Self-Defense
II. Unbalance
Unbalancing Overview Of Why We Need To Unbalance Our Opponent3 minutes and 55 seconds
Dave Weinberg gives a brief overview on why unbalancing the opponent is critically important for street survival. With the exception of evading and surviving the attack learning to unbalance your opponent is one of the most important self-defense skills you can learn.
Triangle Of Balance Introduction & Breakdown5 minutes and 28 seconds
Dave explains how to find your opponent’s triangle of balance so you can easily throw or move someone who outweighs you. Once you learn how to see and feel your opponent’s triangle of balance you will be able to take his balance away with just a few fingers. This is an important concept within FMKJ.
Foot Trapping Breakdown, Drills, And Applications6 minutes and 9 seconds
Dave explains the science behind foot trapping to help unbalance your opponent. He also shows some simple exercises you can practice at home along with demonstrating some applications of various foot traps. The importance of good foot trapping should not be underestimated.
Unbalancing Through Heavy Rapid Striking1 minutes and 50 seconds
Indio demonstrates how the mind can be unbalanced and opportunities created via heavy, rapid striking patterns. If you watch closely how Indio strikes you can tell that he has spent countless hours practicing weapons training on the 9 angles of attack. You could easily place a blade or stick in his hands and his empty handed strike-flows have virtually identical movement patterns.
Spinal Control Breakdown & Learning Drills5 minutes and 12 seconds
Dave reveals the lost art of controlling your opponent’s spine. He also shares some drills you can try at home to learn how to master this important concept. Without understanding how to control your opponent’s spine you run the risk of being countered and overpowered by people who dwarf you in size or being overwhelmed by people who are very quick and athletic. This video illustrates one of the core concepts that make FMKJ so effective against aggressive assailants in the street.
Unbalancing, Manuvering, And Controlling Your Opponent With Two Points Of Opposing Pressure With The Joints10 minutes and 30 seconds
Dave teaches the science of grappling and effortlessly unbalancing and manuvering an opponent who may be much larger than you. He shows how two points of opposing pressure with the joints (as opposed to “against” the joints) can be used to move people the same way a “puppet master” can make a puppet dance or move. This is an important module that you may want to watch a few times and later revisit. This video is critical for understanding how to defend against multiple attacker. It’s also critical for law enforcement and bouncers to learn how to move people without needing strength.