P3 Training Program

Simulation and Tactics Timeline on the Ground P3 - Syllabus

We have similar thing here, a timeline, while the attacker is approaching from a relatively longer distance to a closer one…

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We have similar thing here, a timeline, while the attacker is approaching from a relatively longer distance to a closer one, when the defender is sitting on the ground. Detecting the aggressor from long-range, you may have the opportunity, the possibility, and also the will to move away from the danger zone. Do it.


We detected the attacker’s intention and abilities. He also has a tool. Get up and attack as soon as you can. That can be a great option. Use a common object if it can assist you.

If you detected the attacker at the closer range, you can and should attack from the ground. If you manage to start and act with a common object, great. In any case, stop the attacker from reaching you.

If the attacker attacks from a close range, all is left for you to do is use defenses. Hand defense, body defense, and use the counter-attacks as soon as you can. Use the appropriate hand defense. Lean sideways, getting away from the line or channel of the opponent’s advance and attack. Counter-attack as soon as you can. Here, with strong kicks towards the opponent’s leg and body. Finish by getting up, moving away and going to the next position.

Another example, here at the closer range, the attacker is trying to grab you. He sends two hands to choke you. Don’t let the opponent grab you. Don’t let the opponent hold you. Defend, use the hand defense, body defense, move away appropriately and counter-attack as soon as you can. Finishing mode as usual. Get up and continue.

Here at the very close range the attacker surprised you. He’s choking and pushing you towards the ground. A very dangerous situation, because if you will hit the ground while he’s still pushing you, you will suffer much damage. Release and counter-attack with two hands or release and push the opponent away from you. If this is a release from a choke from the side, do like you have done in P1. Go with the push of the opponent, insert a knee between yourself and the attacker, push him away and kick as needed. Finish the situation by getting up, more counter-attacks as needed, and move away from the danger zone.

A. Strikes

  1. Low punches – to the body (attacking)

B. Kicks

    1. In retreat
    2. In place


  1. Outside stabbing defenses no.s 1, 2 and 3.

D. Hand Defenses Against Regular (Front) Kicks

  1. Against a kick to the groin:


E. Escaping Headlocks (Distance Timeline)

  1. Side headlock
  2. Headlock from the rear:
    2. Pressure on the carotid artery
  3. Low headlock from the front (guillotine)


  1. Long distance – kick
  3. Short distance – forearm defense
  4. Move backward and slam with both forearms (sprawl)

G. Dealing With Falls

  1. Sideways break-fall
  4. Fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward
  5. Forward high rolls - for distance and/or height


H. Escaping Side Headlocks on the Ground



  1. Overhand stab - regular / ice pick grip
  2. Underhand - upward / Oriental grip
  3. Straight stab
  4. Slashing attack


  1. Regular kick to solar plexus or chin
  2. Sidekick to lower ribs or solar plexus


K. Use of Common Objects - Stick Type

  1. Basic attacks – swings and stabs; five major directions

L. Fighting Games, 4 Against 1




Ground Fighting

  2. Applying an arm-bar from different positions

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