How to Develop Practical Elbow Defense Techniques: Street Combat MMA

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[frantz1]

I think after first elbow it would be done

[trumpetboy360]

damn never realized using an elbow in a fight could be so effective

[beargrylls3]

this is legit. i don't have any street fight experiences but i've seen all these work in mma fights, so i would think they could work in a street fight. I would have had a hard time believing that a spinning back elbow would work, but Jon Jones makes them work all the time!!! lol

[Nica312]

@Nica312 GUESS WHO? MASTER KIMBER!!!!!

[NeptuneKnives]

@NeptuneKnives I dont like to fight unless it's necessary also I refuse to instruct the general public anymore.I only teach limited self defense to civilians & on some special cases will instruct most of everything but I don't like to because there is too much risk in whos learning & the kinda person they are morally

[MegaA7]

Awesomeness! Nuff said!

[TheBamsFuYah]

Well I saw the rough copy and know that THE BAM is a legit martial artist. In society of martial arts today our young people need to educate themselves and be open minded.... when you are on the street there is no right way or wrong way - its try everything and have the will to survive and fight like hell. I am from the streets and have been attacked and I am going to tell you there is no right way or wrong way to survive - you better just fight like hell and this vid shows that!

[PaladinPress]

@TheBamsFuYah Nicely spoken. Many of our authors address this "will to fight", ... which they have acquired and fine tuned through personal experience in various situations. Their knowledge is our power.

[PaladinPress]

Please keep comments intelligent and on-topic so we all might learn as much as possible from different experiences.

[Intensitytraining1]

Can't wait to see the complete DVD.. HardWork, Blood and Pain was on the set for this shoot. Everything that Professor Bam teaches is practical. One of the only Self defense Instructors who has been in the thick of things.. I would say come to school and take a Street Combat class.. You'll walk in but go back limping.. lol

[TheBamsFuYah]

BTW all those who commented are more than welcomed to come to the school for classes FREE of charge to see for yourself!!!!! Up close and personal if those elbows really work.....

[Nica312]

@TheBamsFuYah THATS RIGHT THEY WORK!!!!! I KNOW IT FOR SURE!!!!

[TheBamsFuYah]

Okkkkkkkkkk - let the hilarious comments roll.... think you might want to check who THE BAM is... not practical please. Hes from the streets, was a drug boss, and incarcerated- can't get any more practical than that.

Also for the comments about the elbows - guess you don't know your martial arts after all..... check where they come from before you comment. Just get the video - cause your comments are ridiculous esp. since Melvin Williams - AMERICAN GANSTER is on it!!!! Now that is REAListic!

[bastonydaga]

@TheBamsFuYah It doesn't matter WHO teaches anything, they can still do things poorly. And I said in another comment- there's nothing wrong with throwing 'bows. ANYONE can do it. There doesn't have to be technique involved- just hit hard. The problem with the video is the lack of "reality" training. The partner doesn't move, resist, or impede the progress AT ALL. Secondly, TheBam repeatedly turns his back. Don't mistake a great fitness teacher for a experienced martial artist.

[TheBamsFuYah]

@bastonydaga BAM a fitness instructor OK... not an experienced martial artist... do you have google. He is a world reknown martial artist and just because he believes Cardio training is key to survival to go the distance does not mean he is a fitness instructor. I guess everyone has an opinion but he is from the streets and has been there and knows what it takes to survive.... Does not mean because you don't keep your hand up or turn your back that you are NOT going to survive!

[TheBamsFuYah]

@hob976 what the hell does that have to do with anything.... I guess when you are fighting for your life on the street you better look pretty

[mackbk718]

spike + double hip motion = double the damage in half the time.

[bodytemple]

Sifu Bam, nice drill set.

[CuriousLangPo12321]

1:11 pit of death

[Ben951456]

Awful.

[MrMathsStraightRazor]

Lol. The rest of it pretty much sucks, but the spinny roundy elbowy thing is something I haven't seen before.

[s3ksee]

Anyone can say this is "crap." Truth is, if any of his elbows actually hit you, that's an express ticket to lala land, which then makes it "effective." lol.

[bastonydaga]

@s3ksee Yes, that's true, but the analysis is NOT concerning whether an elbow hurts. Of course. And anyone who can clench a fist can "apply" a hard knock. The reason the video is junk is because there is NO PRACTICALITY is his awareness, range, and his technique concept. Listen- every Joe-blow out there knows how to grab onto people nowadays.  That spinning elbow- after he's clenched- NO GOOD. He doesn't guard, he turns his back, and he has NO awareness of the live(weapon) hands.

[s3ksee]

@bastonydaga I agree with you also. I'm not disputing either or. I'm just sayin' if it any of this actually lands and you didn't expect it, they will damage you. I know if I tried this I wouldn't be successful so yeah, personally I wouldn't use it, plus I wouldn't stay in such close range unless I'm ready to take him down. I prefer to keep my eyes on my opponent. Judging from your handle I'm guessing you're an FMA'er (me too! ^_^) and @ this range, we have a more practical approach.

[bastonydaga]

May I be the first to say.... no. This video is TERRIBLE. You can show what you want, but you CAN'T call it "PRACTICAL" application. More like: "Crap-plication"

[Ronnock]

@bastonydaga Yeah, this is one hellava combo...good for the advanced user, but not for the beginner, and sure as hell not very pragmatic, heheh...no one is going to stand there long enough for you to do that to them...unless you're in an elevator or something.

[Testocules]

Outstanding advice! Thanks, Paladin Press!