Cutting Block | Bill Wolfe | Wolfe's Combatives

[RSMWolfe]

I've been at it over 50 years studying martial arts and doing it with a lot of good people and therefore tons of quality time on the mats. I hope all martial artists share that common bond reflected in their skill and knowledge.

[RSMWolfe]

No silat is not part of Defendo. In 1974 I was attached to the Indonesian Para Commando's in Egypt (UN) there unarmed combat was based off Japanese Kempo & Jujitsu. I have been to Indonesia training military & police in close combat tactics and made point to get some exposure to several different schools of silat some good some stupid. Hope that answered your question?

[valgorlin]

@RSMWolfe Yes while at the same time missing it. I just see the agressive quality of your locks/takedowns flow seems similar to good silat. We all have two arms and two legs. your have porgressive as well as agressive flow. I mean all combat is relative. The devisions are absurdities. I just wondered if you ever had influence from it.

[valgorlin]

Is hyour backround in Silat? I see some of its influences. De Thours?

[valgorlin]

@valgorlin I mean I love it, you make the traditional locks work. and your teaching method is awesome.

[RSMWolfe]

Thanks for the encouragement...Merry Christmas.

[RSMWolfe]

I'll have to take a closer look at Mr. Nelson's training. Any suggestions?

[wolfshirt2]

hey say man your stuff looks similar to charles nelson self defense ww2 combatives style that's cool!

[RSMWolfe]

Well there is no magic to this blocking; you either shield up or parry or wedge. The cutting block is more aggressive! It takes practice and your size is only a problem if you see it as a disadvantage. My wife Ash can make extremely good use of this cutting block against big guys and she is under 5'4" and 123lbs. She hits like a mack truck! So the alternative is practice it to death so you can use it in your sleep! maybe not the answer you were looking for?

[SubDisease]

@RSMWolfe Thanks for your answer! Well I guess that's what I'll be drilling this week. And I guess the answer to my question of facing somebody much stronger than myself would be to keep training. I appreciate what you're doing out there Mr.Wolfe, happy holidays =)

[SubDisease]

A question about that parrying, so I'm a small guy, if I'm facing bigger and stronger attackers and I cannot generate enough power in the heat of the moment to move/pound their arm aside; what's another option for a small guy to block and parry without getting screwed over by brute strength using that concept besides covering up, splashing, and going straight for vulnerable targets?

[RSMWolfe]

Dam are we stilling thinking like that out there? Time to grow up!

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