Self Defense

These techniques are just a list of some moves we have performed in class. They are not a list of moves taught for rank in our school. They are here to help describe the type of self defenses we practice. This is an ever growing list of many different types of self defenses for your enjoyment.

Block attackers left jab with a right mantis block to the inside of the attackers jabbing arm (and stick to it). As the attacker strikes with the right cross, your left arm performs the same mantis block the right arm just did (to the inside, stick to the arm). Whenever the attacker returns the jabbing arm (left) stick to it and follow it back to the attacker striking with a right spear hand to just above the sternum (hollow area). While doing this make sure your left hand still has a good grip on the inside if the attackers right arm. Pull with your left arm as you drive foreword with your right spear hand. Rotate the attacker to the left pushing him towards the ground (using your hips to rotate). When attacker just about hits the ground wheel around your right arm in a clockwise motion striking up under the attackers right elbow as you drop to your right knee. Turn right hand counter clockwise and strike with a right tiger's mouth to the attackers right side neck (use finger tips!).

As attacker strikes block with a left mantis hand to the outside of the forearm. At same time right leg steps forward striking with a right vertical palm heel to the base of the skull. Right hand reaches around the right side of the attackers head grabbing the face with a tiger claw. Rotate attackers left palm up with a wrist lock as you pull back on the attackers head. Right knee strikes to spine. Right thumb digs down onto left side of attackers neck as the right fingers grab the trachea. Drop into a horse stance supporting attackers upper spine on your right knee.

You are in a standing position with a knife in your right hand and along your forearm

As attacker strikes, step forward with your right leg as your left hand blocks to the inside of the attackers forearm. At the same time, with an inverted arm cut across the underside of the attackers right elbow. Stab with the knife into the attackers right side. Your right foot kicks out the front of the attackers right foot dropping him to the ground as you remove the knife.

As attacker strikes step forward to the left as you deflect the punch to the right. Strike with your right shoulder into the attackers right side ribs. At same time strike with a right ridge hand to the groin. Slide your right shoulder down to the front of the attackers right thigh. At the same time reach down and grab behind the attackers right ankle. Drive your right shoulder into the attackers thigh as you pull up on the ankle dropping the attacker onto his back (don't pull the attackers foot up into your groin). Catch the attackers foot in your right armpit as you strike with a left knife hand to the side of the attackers kneecap.

As attacker strikes, wrap chain around inside of attackers forearm (left end under elbow, right end on top of wrist). Wrap right end of chain over wrist and under palm. Then wrap the chain up under attackers palm and pull back towards back of attackers wrist (chain is between attackers fingers). This will lock the attackers wrist back.

As attacker punches, duck down and strike with the left end of the staff to the back of the attackers right knee lifting up his leg. Rotate the left end of the staff up between the attackers legs. Strike the attacker just above the groin with the butt end of the staff. Drive the attacker down onto the ground. The right end of the staff strikes up through the attackers groin.

As attacker strikes, block with a vertical chain strike to attackers inner forearm ( left high right low). Left side of chain wraps behind attackers head. Right side of chain wraps under attackers left armpit. Rotate attacker counter clockwise and lay him down onto his back. Right end of spike strikes up under chin. Cross the chain and choke the attacker out.

As attacker strikes, strike with a vertical chain strike to the attackers inner forearm (left hand high , right hand low). Wrap right end of the manrikigusari around attacker wrist, with same side, strike down onto the attackers left inner forearm (from top) with end of weapon , drive attacker down. Left end of manrikigusari strikes down onto attackers collarbone at same time.

As attacker kicks block the outside of the kick with the outside of your right forearm. Wrap arm under attackers leg and pull the notebook edge down onto the attackers shin. When attacker his the ground strike down with the notebook into the groin using the edge. Use the notebook edge to strike the attackers face in a downward motion (flip notebook like you are throwing a Frisbee).

Right Punch to Chest
(you have walking cane along front of body, hook on right side)

As attacker punches block the punch down with the butt end of the cane. Thrust the butt end of the cane into the attackers throat. Right leg steps forward to the outside of the attackers lead right leg. With the hooked end of the cane, hook the inside of the attackers inner right thigh. Use leverage from your right thigh to throw the attacker to the ground. Strike down with the butt end of the cane into the attackers intestines.

Left outside wing block to the outside of the attackers kick. Scoop kick up as your right foot steppes in. Strike with a right elbow down onto the attackers upper left thigh. Right foot side kicks attackers base leg. As attacker falls back strike with a right hammer fist to the inside of the attackers left knee.

As the attacker punches, hook the attackers forearm with the hook of the cane and pull down (from the outside). Strike with the hook end out the cane just below the attackers nose. Swing the cane down into a strike to the groin. Hook the back of the attackers right knee and pull. Strike with a left knife hand to the ribs/stomach as the attacker falls forward.

As attackers slashes invert your sword and block the inside of the attackers blade with the flat part of your sword ( block the blade close to the attackers handle, your sword tip is facing down). Cross step with your left leg tight to the attacker. Strike with a left elbow to the attackers face. Lift sword up between the attackers legs cutting into the groin (hand holding the sword is palm down for this strike). Turn the flat side of the blade to face up (clockwise) and step around to the left with your right leg, step back with your left leg cutting the attackers inside thighs as you pull the sword out from between his legs.

As attacker stabs block the outside of the attackers sword with the flat edge of your sword from the outside. Rotate your sword on top of the attackers sword slightly pushing down. Place the tip of your sword on the left side of the attackers neck (make sure your sword is still blocking the attackers sword from touching you). Left foot steps forward as the sword in your right hand cuts across the attacker neck. Invert the sword and block / Clear a path to the right (shifting your hips to the right). Turn the blade flat and stab into the attackers right rib cage using the shifting of your hips toward the attacker for power.

Duck chin, as right foot steps slightly forward. Left hand strikes down on top of choking hand. At the same time your right palm heel strikes up to the outside of the attackers elbow. Right foot saber kicks the front of the attackers groin (left hand is still pinning down attackers choking hand at throat). Right hand reaches under attackers choking arm and grabs attackers fingers (pinky side). Pull attackers fingers straight to the ground as you drop onto your back. As attacker bends forward, strike with a left heel kick straight up through the attackers chin.

Rear right forearm blocks the outside of the punch followed by your left forearm. Both hands mantis grip over the attackers arm. Strike with a right knee to the stomach. Strike with a right round house kick to the inside of the attackers right ankle. Spin to your left striking with at left side kick to the attackers stomach. Keep turning to your left and strike with a right upwards knee to the attackers right side ribs.

Drop under attackers kick and throw a lead left hook kick to the front of the attackers groin (from the ground) Right top of foot hooks behind attackers left foot. Left side kick strikes attackers inner left knee as your right foot that is hooked behind the attackers left leg pulls attackers foot out. Left heel stomps up into attackers groin.

Right back of hand blocks outside of attackers wrist, at same time left tiger mouth strikes up under elbow (thumb facing you) as your right hand mantis grips over attackers wrist. Rotate attackers right hand clockwise with at wrist lock as you step under attackers arm with your right leg (stepping backwards) attacker falls backwards. Just as he hits ground drop your right knee into the attackers right inner biceps. Strike with a right back fist (dragging fore knuckles through attackers ribs). Drop a right reverse punch to the front of the attackers right shoulder (use your body weight to lean into the impact of the punch).

Left outside wing block the inside of the attackers right forearm. Right tiger mouth strikes into attackers throat (damn near at the same time at the block). Right leg kicks out attackers right leg from the inside. As attacker falls turn to the left striking with a left upwards elbow to the attackers face (use the tiger mouth grip to pull him in). Follow with a left knee strike high on the inner leg.

Left tiger mouth blocks the inside of attackers forearm. Right tiger mouth strikes attackers trachea. Right arm wraps attackers left arm from top. Return your hand in a fist to your sternum. Right hammer fist strikes attackers groin as you right foot reaps out his left ankle from behind.

As you see the jab approaching block the inside upper forearm with your right palm. As you do this have your left hand protecting your right side face. At the same time saber step in with your right foot into the attackers center line. Strike with an upwards elbow to the attackers chin. Turn left into a bow and arrow stance striking with a right inverted palm heel to attackers groin. Spin to the left striking the attackers left kidney with a left hook kick.

Right outside wing block with your forearm against the outside of the attackers forearm. Left tigers mouth grabs the outside of attackers right wrist. Right inverted spear hand strikes into attackers throat. Right knife hand strikes down onto attackers right forearm. Right ridge hand strikes into attackers throat as your right leg steps forward. Right eagles claw grabs down onto attackers right collarbone. Left inverted eagles claw strikes under attackers jaw / ear. Left knee strike to spine.

Left forearm blocks upward under kick and hold as right leg cross steps behind your left leg. Strike with a right spinning back fist to attackers head. Right elbow to spine. Reach up with both hands and grab the attackers head. Rotate attackers head clockwise (from your standpoint) pull to your right side flipping attacker onto his back. Left hand supports behind attackers head. Right palm strikes up under chin.

Right leg very slightly steps 45 degrees to the right as you rotate to the left striking the attackers inner lower leg with the cane. Rotate your hips to the right (like in a front stance) striking with the top of the cane (just below the hook) strikes the groin, make sure that your right hand is up protecting yourself . Left leg cross steps behind your right leg as you hook the attackers inner ankle with the hook of the cane. Twist the cane clockwise to tighten the grip on the attacker, pull the attackers foot out as your right leg steps to the right into a bow and arrow stance (drops attacker on stomach). Hook end of cane strikes attackers right side neck. Wrap hook of cane around the front of the attackers throat. Pull back and strike with a left round house kick to the head (a side kick works well also).

Bring the right side if the cane up to the inside of the attackers left forearm. Right fist (while holding the cane) punches the attacker in the chin, as you punch the cane pins the attackers punch to your right forearm (keep your right elbow down next to your ribs). As attacker falls your left hand lets go of the cane, your right hand circles the cane under the attackers left elbow. Your Left hand grabs the hook end of the cane placing the center of the cane under the attackers elbow. Keeping the arm pinned in your armpit pull up on the cane with both hands locking the elbow. Strike with a right toe kick to attackers left ribs.

As attacker kicks, step forward with your right leg as your left hand circles under the attackers leg pinning it up at your right shoulder. Drop a right elbow down onto the attackers left quadriceps (you are in a horse stance). Strike with a right inverted hammer fist up under the attackers chin. Drop your left knee to the ground as your Right arm reaches for the sky, then drop it down onto the inside of the attackers left quadriceps (the attackers leg is supported my your right thigh, time the elbow strike to hit at the same time the attacker falls onto the ground). Strike with a right hammer fist to the groin.

Right hand mantis blocks over the outside of the attackers jab. Keeping your right elbow tight to your ribs, pull the attackers strike to your right shoulder as you strike to the bridge of the nose with a left knife hand. Left hand grabs the attackers punch with your palm facing you on the inside of the attackers wrist. Left hook kick strikes the groin. Turn to the right pulling the attackers arm, hyper extending the right elbow against your left hip. Continue spinning to the right striking with a spinning ax kick to the back of the attackers neck.

Left mantis block to outside of attackers right forearm. Right mantis wrist strikes outside of elbow, Right mantis hand hooks around the left side of the attackers neck. Right fingers dig into neck. Left hand mantis grips across attackers face. Rotate head counter clockwise pulling it into yourself.

Your left shin blocks attackers kick to the right from the outside. Left foot kicks up to attackers groin from the rear. Right spinning foot stomp to back of attackers left knee. Right elbow strikes up to attackers back as he falls. Right reverse punch strikes down onto ribs when attacker lands.

Right mantis hand blocks inside of attackers forearm. Right mantis hand wraps behind attackers neck and pull down. Left elbow strikes up into face. Left knife hand strikes down into right side collar bone. Left thumb presses into side of trachea. Throw attacker to the left.

Left leg saber steps in. Left downward forearm block to inside of attackers wrist/forearm. At the same time right forearm drives down on attackers right collarbone. Right mantis grabs behind attackers neck and pulls down. Right knee strikes to the face. Right instep kick to the inside of the attackers left knee. Right leg steps back into front stance, as your right forearm strikes down onto the back of the attackers neck.

As you step to the forward and to the left, invert your left forearm and strike with the shaft of the sai along the outside of the attackers forearm. Strike back to the throat with the hook of the sai in your right hand pulling the attacker to your left. The hook of the sai along your right forearm hooks the back of the attackers right leg. Pull up on leg and down on throat throwing attacker to the ground. Flip the sai in your right hand to the shaft out position and strike with a straight thrust to the right lung.

Left hand mantis blocks the inside of the attackers right forearm as your right leg steps forward. At the same time strike with a right inverted reverse punch to the chin. Drop right elbow down onto the attackers sternum. Right tigers mouth strikes up under attackers right elbow (left mantis grip is still holding on) right side kick to ribs. Throw attacker to ground.

Left leg saber steps forward as you strike with a left palm heel to the chin. Right leg steps forward, strike with a right palm heel to attackers mid section. Drop hands to ground sweep attacker with a left reverse sweep. Continue your motion into a right reverse punch to the attackers right ribs.

Block the attackers stab with a left inverted (point of sai facing down) strike to the outside of the attackers wrist with the shaft of the sai. Slide down and hook the attackers wrist with the hook of the sai (the hook facing the attacker). Sai in right hand strikes up from under the attackers wrist using the hook to catch the wrist (shaft of sai is along the front of the attackers wrist). Rotate sai down locking attackers wrist to the front of your left hip. The end of the sai in your right hand strikes up under the attackers jaw. Circle sai in right hand clockwise into a right stab to the attackers throat.

Lead left foot steps 45 degrees. To the left, left palm blocks back of attackers elbow. Knife in right hand circles up under your left arm (clockwise) cutting the attackers right triceps. Left leg steps forward as knife stabs down behind attackers left collarbone (make sure when you stab your right shoulder is very close to the attacker) after the stab circle around behind the attacker pulling with the knife, throwing the attacker to the right.

Left arm wraps under attackers leg then back on top pinning it down to the left shoulder / biceps. Strike with a right palm heel to the inside of the attackers right knee cap. As attacker falls onto his back, strike his left leg with a right elbow as he falls. Right inverted tiger claw strikes up through the groin. Slide right knee up striking into the attackers right hamstring.

Block the inside of the strike with a left hand outside wing block. Turn left hand over and hold onto attackers wrist. Strike with a right inverted punch to attackers chin. Right tiger claw, claws face. Rotate tiger claw to the left side of the attackers head and push to your left (try to put attackers chin toward his chest). Right knee strikes up under attackers right elbow. Right foot then strikes down onto the back of the attackers right knee driving it to the ground.

With left hand pin attackers right hand down onto your collarbone. At same time step forward with your right foot as you strike with a right tigers mouth to the attackers throat. Right hand drives attacker to the ground. Be sure you keep attackers left hand pinned at your chest.

Pin attackers hand down onto your arm with you non grabbed arms hand. Circle grabbed arm up and over attackers arm putting your forearm just below the attackers elbow. Make sure that your forearm over the attackers arm is horizontal. Also make sure that you still have the attackers hand pinned down to yours. Apply pressure down with your forearm putting pressure on the attackers wrist / elbow.

Left arm blocks the inside of the attackers kick. Circle under attackers leg, wrapping over it, pinning it at your shoulder. Right knee drops to the ground while striking down with a right elbow to the attackers right quadriceps. Right leopards paw strikes across attackers right ribs. Circle strike to a right leopards paw to the inside of attackers right leg

Left inside of arm blocks the outside of the kick. Drop to the ground throwing a right reverse sweep to the base leg. Circle right arm under attackers kicking leg scooping it up onto your shoulder. Strike with a double palm heel strike down onto the knee. Right vertical punch to the groin.

Right hand wing block the outside of attackers punch. Left foot slides forward. Strike with a right ridge hand to the throat. Left hand reaches around attackers head from behind. Strike with a left ridge hand to attackers right temple. Drag ridge hands across throat (right hand) and eyes (left hand). Continue motion into inverted punches to the kidneys.

Left triceps blocks the inside of punch (just below elbow). Drive left thumb behind the point of the jaw. Right spear hand strikes dragons layer in throat. Right elbow drops onto xiphoid process (bottom of sternum). Right hand hooks behind attackers right knee. Left knife hand strikes up under jaw dropping attacker onto his back. Right vertical punch to groin.

Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified Kuntao instructor