P2 Training Program

Defending Against Opponent Attacking from Different Angles P2

Here we have a training method where the attacker is circling half a circle in front of the defender and from different angles and different directions the attacker is attacking different punches, different strikes with a circular or straight…

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The defender always starts from passive stance in this drill. As a defender, you should be looking forward the moment you see the action. Then you can move your sight, then you can look towards the direction of the attacker.

Practically, we have few options here, especially when the attacker’s at your side. If you are ready you can defend with one hand and attack with the other. If you are a bit less ready but still rather aggressive, defend and counter with the same hand. The other hand can follow with the control or the protection or naturally with an attack.

The third option is defend while leaning away. More of a startled response. Counterattack first with a kick and then continue as needed. The fourth option is definitely when you are not ready, you defend leaning and moving away quickly. This will distance yourself so you are able now to act against the opponent or of course escape the area. The attacker strikes from the rear.

The most important thing is move away quickly and position yourself in a way you can react and act against the attacker who may be charging you once again. The basic technique is turn, prepare yourself to do a defense. At the same time you move away quickly from the danger zone. If the attacker attacks again now you are ready at a better distance to defend, to counter, and to finish the situation.

P2 Lecture/Theory I

A. Circular Strikes Hooks (Roundhouses) & Uppercuts

  1. Hook punch
  2. Uppercut from semi-passive stance and from ready stance
    (regular outlet stance)


B. Elbow Strikes

  1. Vertical elbow strikes:

Various Striking Methods

  1. Straight strike with the fingers

D. Kicks

  1. Knee strike – roundhouse
  3. Defensive backward kick
  4. Sidekick (with the heel)


  1. From long to short distances
  2. From short to the long distances

F. Inside Defenses with Palm or Forearm Against Straight Punches

  1. Inside defense with the palm:
    1. Simultaneous counterattack (with the other hand)

G. Outside Defenses Against Punches

  1. Ready stance and starting position for outside defenses
    hand defends against straight strikes.

H. Body Defense with Hand Strike to Groin


I. Defending Against an Opponent Attacking from Different Angles



  1. Stop kicks vs. regular kicks: 1.1.
  2. Inside / outside defenses
    1. Blocking defense with the shin against a low
      roundhouse kick, coming from the same side
      (possibly using the front leg against either
      kicking leg)
  3. Outside defense with the shin and forearm together
    – against a high / low roundhouse kick
  4. Inside defense with the shin and forearm together
    – against a high or low regular kick


K. Choke Releases (including Distance Timeline)




L. Defenses Against a Knife Threat (including Distance Timeline)


M. Dealing With Falls

  1. Backward break-fall
  2. Forward, with attacks

N. Choke Releases While on the Ground


O. Using Common Objects – Small Objects to Distract

  1. Throwing; using distraction to create an opening or opportunity


P. Fighting Games

  1. 4 against 1
      Note: This can start with the "zombie" game.
    2. Defending 360 – against 2 attacks every 2 seconds
  2. Slow fighting – including the process and stages of learning



R. Simulation and Tactics


1. Releases

  1. Against different grabs, with the element of surprise

2. Ground Fighting

  1. Defending against a “shoot to the legs”
  3. Attacking from all positions

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