This clip is the 1st I have seen that looks like REAL fighing and not some choreographed punch-blocking taking turns. Real opponents grab and try to muffle your energy. This doesn't look pretty but seems more authentic to a real-life situation. (an against some much larger beefier slob). I am interested cause it is more honest than other demos.
I want to see this in the context of stick on stick, or against an edged weapon, or is that not the proper place for this type of stick methodology? It seems like this would work well with other objects instead of a stick, such as a briefcase, or a rifle against an attacker in close quarters.
Speaking as a sword and stick fighting instructor, I think this looks very effective for it's intended purpose. This isn't intended for martial artists, so it's pointless to compare it to what a trained stickfighter could or would do with the weapon. Someone with minimal training could defend themselves using this method, and there is nothing complex they would need to remember. I think this is a great idea.
Id like to use the stick as a thrust... shield... kick to the nuts .... now I think that would be ultra effective.... then stamp on his head til its like a pancake.
I'm not sure how effective this would be if the attacker's arms are not pushed back by the stick as well. If they are free, wouldn't they be able to deal a lot of damage to your torso while you try to hold them back at the neck?
Although I suppose it's still better than randomly flailing around...
By pressing (striking, in reality) the neck with the shield, you gain a lot of leverage and control over the attacker's movement.
The close combat (shield, palm jab etc.) is intended as an emergency measure if the opponent gets past the double-handed thrust, which is the basis of the Falcon system.
The system has been thoroughly pressure-tested through full contact attack scenarios, full body armor etc. It's deliberately simple, and it does what it's designed to do.
If you watch at ~1:14, the stick is trapped between the bodies and the right torso of the victim is completely open to attack. True, the attacker is being held back from grappling by the "shield" move, but what's to keep him from smashing your ribs?
At 1.14 the attacker is too busy having his chin forced back and his eyes gouged to be able to mount much of an offensive. Forcing his head backwards destabilizes him and robs him of the leverage to strike effectively with his hands. The eye gouge reinforces the chin pressure so it's not just a matter of the defender's arm strength vs. the attacker's neck and torso strength; the attacker literally can't move his head forward because the defender's fingers are pressing into his eyes.
It partly depends on the weight and strength of the stick; many walking sticks aren't tough enough to do reliable damage when used like a baseball bat, bokken or even an escrima stick. Also, this method is designed to be learned fairly quickly by non-martial artists, so it's very simple.
It's not directly based on Lang's method or Bartitsu, although the double-handed thrust (for example) is common to all three methods. The Falcon system is mostly drawn from bayonet training and developed through pressure-testing drills, as shown in the clip.
No, it's serious. The Falcon method was designed for non-martial artists who need a relatively simple method of self defense. It includes three cane techniques backed up by very basic unarmed combat at close quarters.
Interesantes tecnicas sobre todo para la bayoneta militar,
Astreo8 1 year ago
funny!!!!
linglingx911 1 year ago
This clip is the 1st I have seen that looks like REAL fighing and not some choreographed punch-blocking taking turns. Real opponents grab and try to muffle your energy. This doesn't look pretty but seems more authentic to a real-life situation. (an against some much larger beefier slob). I am interested cause it is more honest than other demos.
70076NUD 2 years ago
Nice stuff, not meant to be pretty, simple functional and easy to learn I am sure. good work!
doragzed 2 years ago
Was this developed in Falcon Crest?
l2a3sterling 2 years ago
I want to see this in the context of stick on stick, or against an edged weapon, or is that not the proper place for this type of stick methodology? It seems like this would work well with other objects instead of a stick, such as a briefcase, or a rifle against an attacker in close quarters.
GarlandMuay 2 years ago
The context for the basic system, as demonstrated in this clip, is of defense against a larger, unarmed attacker.
ZenWolfDances 2 years ago
Speaking as a sword and stick fighting instructor, I think this looks very effective for it's intended purpose. This isn't intended for martial artists, so it's pointless to compare it to what a trained stickfighter could or would do with the weapon. Someone with minimal training could defend themselves using this method, and there is nothing complex they would need to remember. I think this is a great idea.
gilbride100 2 years ago 4
falcon stick
cydoniashero 3 years ago
Id like to use the stick as a thrust... shield... kick to the nuts .... now I think that would be ultra effective.... then stamp on his head til its like a pancake.
blackpoolrok 3 years ago
I would beat him up with the stick - if i was the guy with the stick
holywynnfan 3 years ago
Looks good. I love the simplicity
labeteduschola 3 years ago
I'm not sure how effective this would be if the attacker's arms are not pushed back by the stick as well. If they are free, wouldn't they be able to deal a lot of damage to your torso while you try to hold them back at the neck?
Although I suppose it's still better than randomly flailing around...
Spazman55 3 years ago
By pressing (striking, in reality) the neck with the shield, you gain a lot of leverage and control over the attacker's movement.
The close combat (shield, palm jab etc.) is intended as an emergency measure if the opponent gets past the double-handed thrust, which is the basis of the Falcon system.
The system has been thoroughly pressure-tested through full contact attack scenarios, full body armor etc. It's deliberately simple, and it does what it's designed to do.
ZenWolfDances 3 years ago
If you watch at ~1:14, the stick is trapped between the bodies and the right torso of the victim is completely open to attack. True, the attacker is being held back from grappling by the "shield" move, but what's to keep him from smashing your ribs?
Spazman55 3 years ago
At 1.14 the attacker is too busy having his chin forced back and his eyes gouged to be able to mount much of an offensive. Forcing his head backwards destabilizes him and robs him of the leverage to strike effectively with his hands. The eye gouge reinforces the chin pressure so it's not just a matter of the defender's arm strength vs. the attacker's neck and torso strength; the attacker literally can't move his head forward because the defender's fingers are pressing into his eyes.
ZenWolfDances 3 years ago
seems like a very inefective way to use a stick...
EvanChaim 4 years ago
It partly depends on the weight and strength of the stick; many walking sticks aren't tough enough to do reliable damage when used like a baseball bat, bokken or even an escrima stick. Also, this method is designed to be learned fairly quickly by non-martial artists, so it's very simple.
ZenWolfDances 4 years ago
Is this based on Lang method, or Bartitsu or something like that? It looks great.
readmedottext 4 years ago
It's not directly based on Lang's method or Bartitsu, although the double-handed thrust (for example) is common to all three methods. The Falcon system is mostly drawn from bayonet training and developed through pressure-testing drills, as shown in the clip.
ZenWolfDances 4 years ago
Thanks. I'll be getting the book next year.
readmedottext 4 years ago
is this a joke? truly?
baronvonchunk 4 years ago
No, it's serious. The Falcon method was designed for non-martial artists who need a relatively simple method of self defense. It includes three cane techniques backed up by very basic unarmed combat at close quarters.
ZenWolfDances 4 years ago
oh... that makes sense. sorry for the misunderstanding.
baronvonchunk 4 years ago