Class 06 - Stop Block Frame GU10 (3 Variations) and Punch Protection GU11 (clinch entry)
Stop Block Frame Predators often test their targets’
spatial boundaries to see how close they can get before initiating
the assault. In this lesson, we teach
you how to use verbal assertiveness to establish and enforce your
personal space and what to do if the attacker crosses the
boundary
and physically assaults you. We will begin with a critical Fight
Philosophy discussion on the importance of boundary setting in
selfdefense.
Technical Slices
1. Fight Philosophy – Boundary Setting (Strangers)
• Set assertive verbal boundaries as early as possible.
• The sooner we set boundaries, the sooner we can assess a
potential perpetrator’s intentions.
• We should not prioritize politeness over our personal
safety.
2. Distance Control
• Indicator: A suspicious person violates your personal
space.
• Essential Detail: Make eye contact and assert yourself verbally
with our hands up and strong body posture.
• Most Common Mistake: Waiting too long to address the potential
assailant.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Walk towards her (don’t run) in an attempt to
get her guard down.
• Drill Orders: Bad approach her with casual conversation, assert
verbally, maintain distance, reverse roles.
3. Block and Move
• Indicator: Assailant crosses your established boundary and
attempts to subdue you.
• Essential Detail: Use stiff arms to block the assailant and break
free.
• Most Common Mistake: Failure to maintain a solid base while
blocking and moving.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Approach her quickly and try to grab ahold of
her hips.
• Drill Orders: Verbal assertiveness, block and move, reverse
roles.
4. Frame Escape
• Indicator: Assailants establishes control of your body.
• Essential Detail: Establish a solid base and frame.
• Most Common Mistake: Torso leaning back instead of forward.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Turn and tighten your neck to avoid
injury.
• Drill Orders: 1 rep, reverse roles.
5. Fight Philosophy – Non-Stranger 4 Phases
• Phase 1: Intrusion – He will test boundaries and introduce
intrusive behavior.
• The earlier we set a boundary against unwanted behavior, the
earlier we can assess their intentions.
• Phase 2: Desensitization – An attempt to make you feel like
inappropriate behavior is normal and acceptable.
• We shouldn’t be made to feel wrong for setting boundaries with
others.
• Drugs and alcohol is a common tool for desensitization.
• Phase 3: Isolation – Uses false sense of trust to accomplish
isolation.
• We can always fall back on our Women Empowered techniques to
ensure our safety, even against someone we know
very well.
• Phase 4: Carry out Assault – In many cases they use persuasion or
manipulation to accomplish the assault.
• It is never too late to establish a boundary with someone,
regardless of what was permitted or invited up until that
point.
• Regardless of what we do, wear, drink, or say, sexual assault is
NEVER the fault of the survivor.
Punch Protection (Clinch Entry)
The natural tendency when being overwhelmed with strikes is to
back away from the assailant while protecting your face and
head.
Once again, the intuitive response in this situation could be the
most dangerous response. In this lesson, we further explore
the
distance management principles and learn how to minimize damage
from aggressive strikes in a standing altercation.
Technical Slices
1. Clinch Control (Preparation Drill)
• Essential Detail: Place your head in the middle of their chest,
and angle your legs to the side creating a triangle with your
feet.
• Most Common Mistake: Not keeping tight control of their
hips.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Check your partner’s base during the clinch
control.
• Drill Orders: Start from the clinch, control for 5 seconds,
disengage.
2. Clinch Entry
• Indicator: Assailant attempts to overwhelm you with punches while
standing.
• Essential Detail: Protect your face and establish the clinch for
safety.
• Most Common Mistake: Not making contact with the bad guy before
releasing head protection and moving into the clinch.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Make a slow, obvious wide punch while they are
learning the entry.
• Safety Tip: Don’t spike your partner with your elevated elbow
upon the entry.
• Drill Orders: Start from distance management, establish clinch,
control for 5 seconds, disengage