Common Objects

Common Objects

A series of videos detailing the 5x common object categories and defences on how - and when - they can be used in self-defence.

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Common Objects
  • Defending with knife

    A short video to explain what you can do in a defensive manner once you have the/a knife either from disarming a threat or attacker of picking one up.
    • Various grips
    • Types of defences: Blocking, redirecting and deflecting

  • UKM Long Object Attack

  • Rear Knife Threat with Control

    • Semi passive stance
    • Rotate over 180 degrees, wrap and lock
    • Send an kicks to attackers groin
    • When attacker subdued and dropped knife disengage
    • Kick knife away & create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or ...

  • 1 Hand cross - non aggressive - wrist grab

    • Semi passive stance 1 hand
    • rotate wrist in small circle clockwise
    • step out channel and apply force to back of tricep
    • Communicate and disengage or disable
    • Once threat over scan for other threats

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Side pistol threat high

    This tutorial explains how to execute technique against a side aiming 1-handed pistol threat - with control and disarm. This technique is only an options when all other avenues have been exhausted.

    • Only when no other option
    • Redirect gun offline to side using nearest hand
    • Use body defence t...

  • Rear Pistol Restraint

    This tutorial explains how to execute defence against a rear pistol threat - with disarm. This technique is only an options when all other avenues have been exhausted.

    • Only when no other option
    • Turn into attacker using hand defence to move pistol away
    • Using space now created execute a dow...

  • Rear Choke using Stick

    • Stay low and quietly approach target
    • Push stick under threats Arn or across throat
    • Apply sleeper choke with stick in elbow crease
    • 2 way constriction
    • When safe to do so create space
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Rear Legs Common Object Takedown

    • Stay low and quietly approach target
    • Using mid grip hook cloth over target down below their knees
    • Drive shoulder into attackers back if needed
    • Pull attacker to the ground
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Rear Face Common Object Takedown

    • Stay low and quietly approach target
    • Using close grip hook cloth over targets face
    • Close grip and drive knee into base of targets back
    • Pull target to the ground
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Hand Held Common Object Defence

    • Semi passive stance
    • Rotate inward using a double hand defence
    • Stabilise and counter
    • Create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Defending Knife Attacks with a Long Object

    • Use double hand control of stick
    • Move body away from attack
    • Extend arms and block attack at attackers wrist.
    • Counter is possible
    • Stabilise and create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp o...

  • Common Objects - The 5 Categories

    A short video explaining the 5 categories of common objects and how they can be used in self-defense both offensively and defensively.
    • Small objects
    • Sharp objects
    • Long objects
    • Shields
    • Liquids

  • Circular Knife Attack Defence using Common Object

    • Block attack as early as possible
    • Aim for wrist using common object
    • Counter
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to train

  • Straight Knife Attack Defence using Common Object

    • Semi passive stance
    • Body defence and scoop at attackers wrist using common object
    • Counter
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to train

  • Using a Common Object as Restraining Tool

    • Make 2 loops front and back
    • Pass front loop behind back loop
    • Pass hands through BEHIND the person
    • Pull tight
    • Wrap around and make double knot

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

  • Attacking with common objects

    A video informing us of the everyday common objects we find in our car, in our bag or just lying around in everyday life – that can be used to defend ourselves