Self Defense

NumberCurrent RankAttackStunDefense
White #1 White (10th gup)Same Side One Hand GrabFingers to faceStepping backward into back stance, escape grip by snapping the hand back to your hip. Cross arms (cover position) & deliver a front hand back fist to the temple in horse riding stance followed by a reverse punch to the solar plexus in front stance.
White #2 White (10th gup)Two Hand Grab to One WristFingers to faceStepping backwards into back stance, escaping the grip by snapping the hand over & into the hip (use your free hand over the top to aid with this escape). Cross arms (cover position) Deliver a front hand back fist to temple in horse riding stance followed by a reverse punch to the solar plexus in front stance
Yellow #1 Yellow (9th gup)Cross One Hand GrabInside outside knife strike to neckApply an over the hand wrist grip with your free hand & bring it into your chest/shoulder area. Allow your grabbed hand to escape. The released hand applies pressure at the elbow. Step forward while applying pressure at the attacker’s wrist and elbow joint.
Yellow #2 Yellow (9th gup)Cross One Hand GrabOutside inside knife strike to neckUsing an inside outward motion with the grabbed hand, use the free hand to apply a wrist grip from under the attacker’s hand. Step with the open side leg 45 degrees inward toward the grip into a front stance while applying the wrist break
Rotation – Cho Dan #1All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)The wrist is grabbed straight acrossWrist strike to solar plexusWith left hand, grab to the inside of the attackers hand (as if shaking hands, your thumb over their’s), step to left, then right foot across attacker’s body whilst rotating under your grabbing arm 45 degrees. Stepping into a front stance (right foot forward) apply a wrist break using both hands
Rotation – Cho Dan #2All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Both wrists are grabbed straight acrossFront kick to groinRelax left hand. Simultaneously and swiftly, move your right hand over your left hand in the center of your body, both palms up. Grab your attacker’s right hand with your left hand. Use your free right hand to apply a wrist grip and then break the wrist whilst stepping into to the right in a front stance with right leg away from attacker’s body
Rotation – E Dan #1All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Bear hug from behindFoot stompDrop down into horse riding stance and free up arms with a swift lifting motion, double elbow strike to pectoral muscles. Rotate around and finish with reverse middle punch in front stance
Rotation – E Dan #2All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Bear hug from frontKnee strike to groinDrop down as per no. 1 and utilize double elbow strike to pectoral followed by reverse middle punch in front stance
Rotation – Sam Dan #1All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Single grab to the lapelBackfist using same hand as you use to grab attacker’s handGrab attackers wrist with your left hand, step over the body with the right leg into front stance, simultaneously applying right elbow (arm bar). Apply an elbow strike to the attackers elbow
Rotation – Sam Dan #2All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Double lapel is grabbedClap both earsGrab attacker’s left wrist with left hand. Grab attacker’s right wrist with right hand. Apply the wrist grips. Using a twisting motion step 45 degrees across the body with left leg into horse stance. Use left arm as an armbar. Trapping the arms apply an inward elbow strike to the attacker
Rotation – Sa Dan #1All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Shoulder is grabbed from the sideSide kick to knee (closest leg kicks)Rotating your arm counter clockwise in a circular motion, apply an upward arm bar applying pressure to the elbow. Punch to face with the free hand
Rotation – Sa Dan #2All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Double shoulder grabNone neededStep back into back stance while applying a double upward block. Lifting front leg move forward applying a double knuckle strike to the pectoral muscles, finishing in front stance
Rotation – O Dan #1All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Hair is grabbed from the frontRoundhouse kick to thighWith same hand as attacking hand, grab attacker’s hand and press down while simultaneously striking attacker with stun technique. Pull attacker’s and down to ear while stepping into arm bar position with defender’s body up close to attackers body. Apply downward pressure on attacker’s arm by dropping body weight down.
Rotation – O Dan #2All Orange & Green (8th to 4th gup)Tackle from the front (under arms)#1 – Palm heel to solar plexus
#2 – Hammer fist to nearest kidney
If attacker’s face is up, step back into front stance to stop attacker’s forward progress while simultaneously striking attacker with stun technique #1. Grab attacker by shoulders or belt and knee strike to the groin. If attacker’s face is down, step back into front stance to stop attacker’s forward progress while simultaneously striking attacker with stun technique #2. Grab attacker by the shoulders and knee strike to groin
Cross hand #1Red Belt (3rd gup)Cross Hand GrabNone neededEscape – side stance, escaping hand travels over arm Elbow strike – focus is solar plexus, remain in side stance Knife Hand – focus is neck, remain in side stance Palm Heel – focus is chin, stance moves across to front stance, Spear Hand – focus is groin
Cross hand #2Red Belt (3rd gup)Cross Hand GrabNone neededEscape – Front stance, hand rotates forward and at same time Knife Hand – focus is neck, Palm Heel – focus is jaw line, change front stance to other direction, Spear Hand – Focus is groin
Cross hand #3Red Belt (3rd gup)Cross Hand GrabPalm heel to faceEscape – Move under attackers arm rotating 180 degrees Wrist lock / break – hand position, palm is face down Head Butt – focus is face
Cross hand #4Red Belt (3rd gup)Cross Hand GrabReverse roundhouse kickEscape – rotate wrist , use pressure point at base of thumb Knife Hand – back of wrist, applying pressure to wrist moving forward in front stance Elbow attack – focus is temple
Same hand #1Red Belt (3rd gup)Same Side GrabPalm heel to faceEscape – Move into side stance, hands into mid point inside outside block position Back Fist – focus is temple, hands return after strike to mid low block position Hammer fist – Focus is groin, remain in horse riding stance Ridge Hand – Focus is jaw line, stance moves over to front stance
Same hand #2Red Belt (3rd gup)Same Side GrabNone neededEscape – rotate hand and catch attacker hand moving forward into front stance Knife Hand – focus is neck, after strike hold back of head or shoulder Knee Attack – focus is solar plexus, pull attacker forward as strike goes in, use back leg
Same hand #3Red Belt (3rd gup)Same Side GrabFinger distract to faceEscape – Move under attackers arm rotating 180 degrees Wrist lock / break – hand position, palm is face down. Punch – focus is temple, Front Kick – focus is rib area or roundhouse kick to solar plexus
Same hand #4Red Belt (3rd gup)Same Side GrabFront kick to groinEscape – rotate attackers wrist, step back into front stance Wrist lock – apply pressure to knuckle of middle finger Front Kick – focus is temple with ball foot Elbow strike – focus is back of neck
2 on 1 #1Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 1 GrabFinger distract to faceEscape – Hold hand then drop elbow and raise hand at same time Instep Kick – focus is groin followed immediately by Front punch – focus is face
2 on 1 #2Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 1 GrabBackfistEscape – rotate hand so little finger is uppermost Wrist and Arm Lock – apply pressure to wrist, hold arm if required
2 on 1 #3Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 1 GrabPalm heel to groinEscape – Reach under arm move forward under arm rotating 180 degrees Wrist lock / break – hand position, palm is face down. Punch – focus is temple, Front Kick – focus is side of body
2 on 1 #4Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 1 GrabLeft elbow across faceEscape – Rotate wrist whilst moving forward to front stance Knife hand – apply pressure to elbow whilst moving forward Body Attack – step into body, focus is arm pit/rib cage area Elbow attack – focus is back of neck
2 on 2 #1Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 2 GrabRight leg front kickEscape – left and right counter rotate at same time into front stance Double Knife hand – focus is open area side of head and open area side of body
2 on 2 #2Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 2 GrabFoot stompEscape – Inside to outside movement trapping hand in front stance Knife hand – focus is neck
2 on 2 #3Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 2 GrabLeft leg roundhouse kickEscape – move forward under arm rotating 180 degrees Wrist lock / break – hand position, palm is face down. Front Kick – focus is side of body
2 on 2 #4Red Belt 1 tag (2nd gup)2 on 2 GrabFront kick to groinEscape – bringing hands together, whilst turning into front stance, grab opponents hand. Back fist – focus is groin Wrist lock – rotate under arm into wrist lock, position of palm is upwards – Punch to floating ribs