Teachers Of Defense - Technique April 2000

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Pencak Silat

Disclaimer: Training in any martial art or self defense carries an inherent risk of injury. Because of the physical nature of the techniques, we do not recommend attempting these techniques unless you are supervised by someone qualified to teach these techniques.

1.

On the left, Randy (the attacker) throws a jab punch at Sam. Sam parries to the inside. 2.

Sam then checks Randy's attacking limb with the same side arm.
3.

Sam delivers a forearm strike to the side of Randy's neck. 4.

Sam then grabs behind Randy's neck and begins to pull his head down.
5.

Sam then delivers a knee strike to Randy's midsection. 6.

Sam continues to turn Randy into a takedown. This one is known as "Puter Kapala".
7.

Sam then delivers a downward elbow strike to Randy as he is falling. 8.

In this position, Randy is very vulnerable to any type of strike that Sam might choose! He selects a forearm strike to the side of Randy's head.

1. On the left, Randy (the attacker) throws a jab punch at Sam. Sam parries to the inside.	2. Sam then checks Randy's attacking limb with the same side arm.
3. Sam delivers a forearm strike to the side of Randy's neck.	4. Sam then grabs behind Randy's neck and begins to pull his head down.
5. Sam then delivers a knee strike to Randy's midsection.	6. Sam continues to turn Randy into a takedown. This one is known as "Puter Kapala".
7. Sam then delivers a downward elbow strike to Randy as he is falling.	8. In this position, Randy is very vulnerable to any type of strike that Sam might choose! He selects a forearm strike to the side of Randy's head.