Gerry Barone's Self Defense Notes

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Friday, November 30, 2018

Punch Mechanics

Power Generation
The rear hand punch can effectively be broken into 3 primary contributors to punching force: (a) the contribution from the arm musculature into the target, (b) the rotation of the trunk, and (c) the drive off the ground by the legs.(1)

-Arm velocity

-Trunk rotation

-Leg driving off the ground

Importance of Leg Drive

There is some conflict in current research as to whether leg drive or preimpact hand velocity is the greater contributor to punching power. Investigating other sports, which follow roughly similar movement patterns, the importance of the contribution of the lower body is seen throughout the literature. These findings indirectly support the conclusions about the importance of leg drive to develop punching forces.

https://www.jkdwednite.com/punching-power.htm

https://www.scribd.com/document/87909728/1919-Boxing-and-Self-Defense-Taught-by-the-Marshall-Stillman-Principle

(1) Strength and Conditioning Journal: Assessment and Contributors of Punching Forces in Combat Sports Athletes: Implications for Strength and Conditioning

CONTRIBUTION OF TRUNK AND PELVIS ROTATION TO PUNCHING IN BOXING

Kinematics of Straight Right Punch in Boxing

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Strikes with Footwork

There are two main elements to striking with footwork. They are 1) the type of step taken and 2) how the step is coordinated with the striking arm.

1) Type of step
There are essentially two types of steps used when striking: shuffling and shifting
a. shuffling involves taking small steps. The idea is to move without sacrificing your stance.
b. shifting is when you take a full step while punching. This allows for a great deal of movement but is also risky in that you are less balanced while moving.

2) Coordinating steps with the striking arm
There are two ways you can coordinate your step with the striking arm. Same side stepping and opposite side stepping.
a. Same Side Stepping is when you step with the same side as the striking arm.
b. Opposite Side Stepping is when you step with the foot opposite the striking arm.

Example: In this video the striker uses shuffling steps with same side stepping while moving forward and opposite side footwork while moving backward.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Assaults/Fights: Caught On Video & Stories

Sexual Assault

Rape Attempt in Brooklyn Captured on Video

Woman successfully defends herself using pepper spray

Sexual assault outside of bar

Man pleads guilty to attempted rape of Ludlow jogger

Rape Attempt In Gym

-New Report

Kidnapping
'Hero' father who thwarted alleged kidnapping attempt said he still prays for 'peace of mind' after the incident

7 ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPINGS CAUGHT ON TAPE

Attempted Kidnapping Caught On Camera

Attempted Kidnapping Teaches Us Lessons

Carjacker forces woman in trunk, stares into camera *news report

Home Invasion
Son shoots home invasion suspect in the head while sisters hide in closet at SW Houston home
-"Police say three suspects pistol whipped a father, 39, as he arrived at the home, forcing him to open the door. Police said the armed suspects were hiding in the bushes waiting for the man to come home." Example of criminals using the 'Approach while returning home' method of entry.

Defender Needs Awareness and Empty-Handed Skills | Active Self Protection

Family Needs a Plan Against Home Invaders | Active Self Protection

Robbery/Carjacking

Brutal Assault & Robbery In New Orleans

-Attacked from behind while walking down the street. Shows how quick and brutal an assault can be.

Woman Left Paralyzed After Robber Body Slams Her to the Ground

Man robbed, attacked by 2 suspects before stealing vehicle outside SW Houston

Man attacked during attempted robbery in Rocky Hill

Multiple Attackers

Boxing used against multiple attackers

Bodies Everywhere: England Fighter KO's Multiple People At A Bar In This Security Cam Footage!

Trained versus untrained
OG Gets Kicked In Azz & Knocked Out "Don't Do It OG"

Trained Fighter VS Street Thug