Gracie Humaitá’s white-and-red-belt Manoel Tavares teaches a defense against the collar grip.

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Rickson Gracie and Mafu Kobus demonstrate self-defense technique when attacked from behind. July 29th, 2014

Red-and-white-belt Fernando Pinduka was a strong fighter in the 1980s and one of Carlson Gracie’s hardest-working students. He would not only defend his school, but also BJJ against any martial art that would dare challenge it. From 1968 to 1985 he was undefeated in BJJ competitions.

This video discusses in some detail how to bring your Jiu-Jitsu into a street fight in some basic moves. They are not difficult but they are certainly effective…particularly against an unskilled opponent.

I would never say it’s a great idea to engage in a gunfight against a rifle-wielding attacker if you have a pistol, but you can win like this policeman if you combine good tactics and technique with a little luck!

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Attitude. Skills. Plan.

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To paraphrase the adage, when the prey are armed, armed robbers go hungry! There are some good lessons here for all of us as we seek to protect ourselves and our loved ones from armed robbers.

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Attitude. Skills. Plan.

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Self Defense Q&A from http://www.facebook.com/grapplearts. Here’s what we covered…
0:05 – Can You Grapple with Multiple Opponents?
4:40 – Best First Takedown for Non Wrestlers
7:17 – Any Upcoming Self Defense Instructionals?
8:24 – Guard Passing vs a Strong Opponent
10:54 – Do Wristlocks and Anklelocks Really Work in Self Defense?
14:30 – Double Leg Takedowns on Pavement
15:05 – Do You Advocate Striking in Self Defense?
20:00 – Biting and Eye Gouging vs a Skilled Grappler
23:00 – Self Defense vs Sport BJJ
27:35 – Grapplearts Silver Dragon Shirts
28:00 – Are All Self Defense Oriented BJJ Schools Equal?
29:50 – Rolling with Slaps and Punches
30:52 – Sizing Up a Potential Attacker in the Street
34:26 – What Percentage Do You Roll Gi vs No Gi?
36:00 – Standup vs Grappling vs Weapons Training
43:39 – Mexican Jails and the Legal Consequences of Self Defense
46:00 – Should You Strike First in an Inevitable Fight?
46:53 – Any Judo Apps Coming Up?
47:30 – Self Defense Advice for Senior Citizens
53:30 – Getting Threatened with Family Members Present
58:45 – Hoodie and T Shirt Chokes
59:36 – What Should You Yell if Attacked?
1:01:19 – Wrapup

How much have you trained to protect yourself against an armed robber? This off duty officer did a pretty fantastic job of practicing Active Self Protection principles to stop this armed robber cold. This is pretty much textbook, so it’s a good template for us to train from!

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Want to learn more? There are 7 additional lessons, 3 class starters for instructors, and links to more information about this armed robbery on our website: https://get-asp.com/71d3

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This store owner did a lot of things right. Unfortunately, needing to chamber his defensive firearm cost him his life. We need reminders like this, unfortunately.

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Perhaps nothing is as scary and chaotic as a mass shooter. This real-life mass shooter from the Cascade Mall in Burlington, WA was caught on camera committing his evil; I share it not to glorify the mass shooter but for the lessons it teaches good people about survival.

UPDATE and additional lesson on this mass shooter…there was an off-duty Sheriff in Macy’s that night, but HE DIDN’T HAVE HIS GUN ON HIM. That makes me so upset. Carry your dang firearm, friends. Everywhere. https://get-asp.com/1c1j

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Some people say training in a gi is not realistic for street self-defense. Well unless these people live on a tropical beach somewhere with no clothes on, they’re crazy. In this special breakdown, Ryron and Rener show the six most important chokes everyone should know. Master them in the gi, and then apply them on the street!

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These carjackers certainly weren’t prepared for the fight they got! The news story says the victims were unharmed while 3 carjackers ended up taking the Room Temperature Challenge, and that’s about as good an outcome as our Active Self Protection​ can get us!

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This off-duty officer handled his business against these armed robbers! I think he did a great job practicing Active Self Protection​ in keeping himself and his wife safe against these armed robbers. They got what they paid for!

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Gracie Tijuca head coach Vini Aieta talks about the benefits BJJ can give normal people, and the importance of practicing it daily. He explains how BJJ can improve your technique and the importance of self-defense, and teaches us a choke from guard.

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2015 ADCC champ Davi Ramos welcomed the Gallerr team and taught a leg lock starting from the de la Riva guard

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