The Best Self Defense Sequence Ever
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The kick is simple and very effective. For those who are not fighters or trained, you/we must be decisive and quick.
Good video! Thanks for catching that fly! Ha ha
Very well done and very useful !
Thanks
That one guy whose kick you admire so much is taking out a shoeshine dude.
Good technique. If you live in a location where you can carry a concealed weapon and you are proficient with it you should do so.
So, this is next level self defence from Trav. The intricacies he goes over in this video can not be understated. From the energy transfer, to the placement of your hands(which I, regrettably, disagree with) on the gun. Practicing this move as he said, is likely the ultimate self defence technique.
Unfortunately for me, I’m Canadian, so I can’t legally carry a handgun, but, you know…
Thanks buddy. Can you elaborate on the hand positioning? Again, despite being fast and accurate, I’m no pistol expert… and would always like to improve the game.
It’s nothing major, just personal preference I suppose. For me, the left, or less dominant hand, just cups the bottom of the firearm, under the dominant hand. Not a big thing, just something I’d do differently. Keep the quality content coming Trav!
Ah interesting. Yea, I like the feeling of the one thumb up on the other, but I guess you’ll feel pretty good about anything that you’re ‘used to’!
David this is not related to the video, I am a descended from a Thomas Farnell born 1744 in England, who’s son, William P. Farnell, came to Virginia about 1790 and who’s descendants later settled in south Alabama, there are other branches of the Farnell clan in various parts of the U.S., who came from the Yorkshire, East Ridding area of England , who settled in both Canada and the U.S., I have been able to trace the Farnell family back to about 1212, in that region of England. The U.S. Farnell fought on both sides of the Civil war, are you from the Canadian or U.S. branch
I am from the Canadian branch. I’ve been looking into this, so I apologize for the delayed response. From what I know, the Canadian branch of the Farnell’s, from which I am descended, came to Canada from Ireland. There is also a connection between the Irish and English Farnell’s who immigrated to North America. The first Farnell that came to Canada, in our line, my great-great grandfather Joseph William Farnell. He settled in Perth Ontario, from County Armagh, Ireland. Hey, I hope that helps, if you have any questions, let me know.
No offense…Cupping is one of the most basic no-no’s in pistol grip. Just search YouTube for clarification.
*I actually thought this comment was in response to mine, so I’m going to post my reply anyway. While I do say “kinda cup your hand underneath” in the video, I still have my grip hand fingers almost completely covered by the other hand, so I think I’m good to go here. The ‘gripping hand’ will not break away from the ‘cupping hand’, which is the reason for this sentiment.
The “teacup” style hold, in which you grip the weapon with your strong hand and place your support hand underneath the gun as if resting your gun in your palm, is very weak and the support hand does little to help stabilize the pistol while shooting, and does nothing at all to help mitigate recoil and reacquire the target for follow up shots. The grip you demonstrate is superior by far to the teacup grip.
Sorry, comment was meant in reply to DavidF. One Whiskey turned into 5 and then got fat fingers. He mentioned that his left hand “just cups the bottom of the firearm”. After reading it again I think he meant to say “slightly” cups… Anyway, love the front kick, I think it’s the most underrated, effective, and easiest to learn. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together.
No, I’m glad you mentioned this, because it has made me realize that I need to adjust my verbage.
Perhaps “cupping” is the wrong term. It’s maybe a cradling of the dominant hand, slightly forward, so just ahead of the trigger, with the index finger of the non-dominant hand parallel to the slide. This is a technique that is used by navy seals, and basically every experienced marksman. I mentioned “personal preference” to be kind, but it’s basically law for anyone who really knows how to handle a firearm.
I was taught by 3 separate fire arms instructors to not cup the bottom of the weapon as it does nothing to help with recoil. That’s how they used to teach cops to shoot in the 60s. 😂
Thanks! For those of in Gun control cities, your next video can be knife stick or no weapon response?
You can draw whatever you want!
Trav, thank you so much for the lessons. I have learned a lot from you. Happy New Year to you and please stay safe.
Was practicing front kick on the bob with my son last night, gonna add the gun moves tonight. Thanks!!!!
I never appreciated the front kick until I got hit with it over and over by someone in the ring. I was like, “How the hell is this happening? It’s a beginner’s kick!” Yet it was happening and it was a lot harder to deal with than many other kicks. Anyway, all this to say that front kicks are good, so…kick people with them.