In this video from the online self defense course “Martial Studies: Defense against multiple attackers”, discover how to take the initiative against two attackers (exercise from Pencak Silat).
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Understand the principles
Exercise from Pencak Silat, martial art self defense practiced by Indonesian commandos.
“Well, don’t move – Do you have your cups on? – Those who don’t have their cup, you tell your partner so they don’t hurt you.”
This exercise is very codified. I placed my partners at a certain distance, that’s why it’s not realistic. It’s just to understand the principles, OK?
Let’s say you find yourself “facing” two aggressors. Under the influence of adrenaline, stress, etc., it’s quite possible that you won’t keep your guard up. What you don’t want to do, however, is touch your opponent like “Hey man, calm down”, in which case the situation can get out of hand! Don’t forget these little things that can make a difference! If you touch him, then you have to hit him.
Instead, you should look ahead without moving and make 2 simultaneous strikes with your hands, one to the genitals, the other to the neck. ” 1, 2… ” Remember that the goal is to go for the genitals, so open hands, underneath.
“What if you mess up? You cope with it.” Let’s be realistic, chances are you won’t hit your target on the first try. You know, chameleons’ eyes go in the opposite direction. Unfortunately, ours don’t, so we don’t have time to aim!
The most important thing is to use your peripheral vision, because if you look straight ahead, you won’t see your targets properly. Lower your head a bit so you can see your targets from the bottom up. You go into “near-sighted” mode, like when you’re bored and your head is down, but you can still see, but not in zoom mode. You get it?
Whipping mode
Your hands are “loose”. You aim at a part. And then you are in Pencak mode, that is to say that you will break your wrist. Be careful, we’re not in hard mode, so don’t stiffen your hand.
“Put your hands like this please guys” Then, with the edge of your hands, you’re going to do in whipping mode.
Of course, you’re going to mess up! You can hit the thigh of one and the throat of the other, or maybe you’ll aim for the genitals of one and miss the throat of the other, there’s no exact science! Knowing that usually, if you manage to hit the genitals, your opponent will go down, so that you will only have to go back up by “whipping” with your hands at his throat. Remember that in the heat of the action, you won’t always have time to throw nice punches, kicks, etc. You won’t have time to do this. You won’t have time to arm your strikes, you’ll have to be quick, but efficient!
Now it’s all very well to practice ping-pong, but you’ll have to think about running away. So choose a side, and when you leave, don’t turn your back on your attackers! We are still in survival mode! So simultaneous strikes, and depending on the side you’ve chosen, “a little clothesline before you leave”, while you’re at it…
