Survive. Defend. Escape.
Learn to defend yourself during a home invasion.
Hone techniques to counter a real-world attack.
Get out of cuffs, zip ties, or duct tape binds … FAST.
Over 7 hours of video training, including live demonstration, footage from the live class, and lecture material with accompanying slides and video case studies. Taught by Sensei Darin Reisler.
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Lessons
Disclaimer
Course Introduction
Holistic nature that surrounds safety.
Meet Darin Reisler, Your Course Instructor
30 years of training that has been tried and tested in the real world
Importance of Course and Crime Statistics
You must know your enemy
Criminology & Victimology
How Criminals pick their victims, and how to avoid being that victim.
Choose Pacifism
Choosing pacifism, rather than being condemned to it.
Legal Aspects
Things to know to help keep you out of trouble for defending yourself.
Real World Scenario Studies
In this section, theory and practice come together. In the following lessons, we’ll examine some real-world scenarios which involve various attacks, and we’ll see both positive and negative outcomes for the victims depending on their knowledge and choices in dealing with the unfortunate circumstance they face. The videos may contain content which is disturbing to some.
Case Study Intro: Followed After Leaving Store
The shocking story of a woman who is followed after leaving a convenient store; she is ultimately raped and killed by her assailant.
Case Study: Followed after Leaving Store
The shocking story of a woman who is followed after leaving a convenient store; she is ultimately raped and killed by her assailant.
Case Study Intro: Positive Self-Defense Outcome During Home Invasion
Case Study: Positive Self-Defense Outcome During Home Invasion
Case Study Review: Positive Self-Defense Outcome During Home Invasion
Case Study Intro: Unprovoked Attack on the Street
Case Study: Unprovoked Attack on the Street
Case Study Review: Unprovoked Attack on the Street
Case Study Intro: Positive Self Defense Outcome During Robbery
Case Study: Positive Self Defense Outcome During Robbery
Case Study Review: Positive Self Defense Outcome During Robbery
Case Study Intro: The Knockout Game
Case Study: The Knockout Game
Case Study Review: The Knockout Game
Situational Awareness
How this can save your life!
Case Study Intro: Grey-Area Self Defense
Case Study: Grey-Area Self Defense
Case Study Review: Grey-Area Self Defense
Situational Awareness – Handling Condition Orange
Self-Defense VS. Fighting
The Plus One Rule
I know people who have been killed because they didn’t obey this tactical imperative.
Situational Awareness: Body Language
Situational Awareness: Psychological Queues
The Mind: Your Best Self Defense Tool
Scenario Based Self-Defense
Real world application- the same stuff I have used in real life and continue to teach to police officers and military operatives.
Self Defense Scenario – Front choke
two fingers is all it takes to save your life
Self Defense Scenario – Straight Punch
how to keep your teeth where they belong.
Crazy bar guy punch defense
how to stop the insanity
Snatch and grab from behind
not today, buddy!
Rear choke
Turn the tables on this cowardly attack
Self Defense Scenario: Home Invasion
Defending Yourself on the Ground: The Mount
The mount – what to do and how.
Defending Yourself on the Ground: The Guard
The guard- an unseemly position that can be your good friend.
Self Defense Scenario: Rising with Standing Attacker
You gotta get up to get down.
Shirt grab
other than a wrinkled collar, you’ll be just fine.
Same side wrist grab
It will take more than that, my friend!
Opposite side wrist grab
Some guys just never learn.
Two handed wrist grab
Twice the fun for you, but not for him.
Straight knife attack
Get the point of this lesson so that you don’t get the point of the knife.
Defense against a gun
We pull the trigger and call out some folks on this one.
Shopping Safety
Vehicular Considerations
Even your car is a tool that requires attention when considering your safety.
Case Study Intro: Road Rage / NYC Motorcycle Attack
Case Study: Road Rage / NYC Motorcycle Attack
Case Study Review: Road Rage / NYC Motorcycle Attack
Unmarked police vehicles
should you pull over?
Common criminal setups
and we just won the Australian lottery, so let’s claim those winnings.
Your house
if I were a criminal, would I pick it? How to make your residence less appealing to those who would do you harm.
Case Study Intro: Use of Firearms
Case Study: Deadly shooting at Fort Smith’s Central Mall
Case Study Review: Use of Firearms
Attacked in your house
apparently, your attacker didn’t know you took this course, but he’s about to find out what you’ve learned.
Hostage and Kidnap scenarios
When to fight; how to survive.
Escaping common restraints
Sensitive information that every law abiding citizen should know – Duct tape- When silence isn’t golden… it’s silver. – Handcuffs- The bad guys use them, too! – Zip ties- Pookie thought he could keep you restrained with these? Nope! – Rope- Scared now… or a frayed knot?
Self Defense Scenario: Duct Tape Escape
Self Defense Scenario – Zip Tie Escape
Self Defense Scenario: Rope Escape
Basic Lock Picking
When I was a kid, my dad told me that he felt cops should know at least as much as the criminals. I agree, and I think you should have a basic knowledge here, too. – Pin Tumber Lock- Time to take a ride down the rabbit hole. – Warded Locks- Just how deep does […]
Lock Picking: Pin Tumbler Lock
Lock Picking – The Warded Lock
Lock Picking – Combination Lock
Lock Picking – Handcuffs
Self Defense Scenario – Cuffed and Stuffed (in a Trunk)
Lock Picking – Vehicle Locks
Lock Picking – Review
Survival Gear
Everyday essentials to help keep you stylin’ and profilin’. – For the home- Unfortunately, my list doesn’t include shampoo. – On your person- Less than you may expect- or maybe more. – In your vehicle- Don’t become a statistic. However, if you do, at least be on the good side of the table.
Survival Gear: Tactical Flashlight
Survival Gear: Keychain
Vehicle Safety
Two thousand pound battering rams with wheels. What to do; what not to do.
Tactical Gear: Vehicle Kit
Staying safe while you travel
It’s all fun and games until you need to find the U.S. Embassy.
Closing Remarks
We’re here for you now, and in the future.