Flash Counterattack

As you read this article I have to weigh in on this particular technique and add some thoughts. First in a flash attack, or a coordinated "mob" robbery which is one thing they are suggesting there are a few things left out. First is you have to get over the "surprise" aspect of the attack itself and let your self defense training kick in. Once you realize what is going on remember you are in the center of the circle of this attack. First fend of the immediate attacker and move out of the circle and keep moving so you have your attackers in front of you and not behind you. If you use a blade to defend yourself a down hold is good for surprise attacks and they should be first to the attacking weapons or the neck if at all possible. The blood spurting out all over the place does in fact create a power visual psychic dis-insensitive for the others to continue. No credit to the "men who stare at goats" but that was my line! One good thing shown here is the hand strike to the face with an open palm and if you can keep it there during your knife attack even better as they can't focus on what you are doing next. However, unless you are well trained you should remove your hand before your knife attack as you might hit yourself too. If so use your blood as a weapon and sling it at the opponents... heck you are going to bleed might as well make use of it. A few seconds of shock value would allow you to close on the next attacker. Finally any head wound is good as our heads have 30 percent of our blood in our body and head wounds bleed far worse then they really are. The psychological aspect of this can work in your favor very well. If you want to learn to more capable with a blade you should check out my knife on knife fighting DVD series.

Enjoy
Master Peter Brusso
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Flash Counterattack:


When escaping a mob situation, a ruthless, all-or-nothing attitude is essential for success. The “Punch and Cut” was demonstrated on a striking dummy wrapped with a pork roast. The initial straight-line punch flows quickly into the downward cut to the face and mobility-killing comma cut to the quadriceps.
One of the most terrifying crime trends to emerge in recent months has been the “flash mob” robberies. Originally a semi-spontaneous performance gathering coordinated through social media, the concept has been perverted by criminals who now use it to surround and overwhelm unsuspecting victims.
From a self-defense perspective, the flash mob is an extremely difficult problem. Any time you face multiple attackers, the danger level increases significantly. Against a coordinated mob attacking in unison, you face a serious, potentially lethal threat.
There has been a lot of discussion in the firearms world regarding flash mob defenses. In the chaos of a flash mob, bad guys and innocent bystanders are dynamically intermixed, making clean shots extremely difficult. Even if you are able to get shots on the right targets, unless you’re carrying multiple magazines, your success may be very short-lived. This is where a knife has distinct advantages over a gun in that it is extremely selective and never runs out of ammo.

MODERN-DAY BATTLE AXE

As we teach all things that can be thrown, I ran across this and thought everyone should see this new modern day axe. I was watching doomsday preppers the other night and  almost each episode has some form of self defense; mostly with guns but one had an axe. I liked to see that people are thinking the most important concept, in the axe case, or at least they started thinking down that line of philosophical approaches as we always preach: you are the weapon. So here I found this really nice axe for us to look at and ponder. As a side note the defenders would be a great addition to the doomsday preppers as well as our simple weapons disarms DVDs, but that is another topic altogether.

Enjoy
Master Peter Brusso


MODERN-DAY BATTLE AXE:


Modern materials have changed the balance of the tomahawk, but they prove to be useful today as they were in centuries past. Today’s Viking Warriors would be well armed with the United Cutlery M48 Hawk (top) and Smith & Wesson SW671 Tomahawk (bottom).
Use the term “battle axe” and you instantly evoke visions of Viking warriors standing proudly on the bows of their longboats. Throughout history the axe had been used in warfare with devastating results. Like most weapons of war, the axe was a common tool used by man in his daily struggle for survival. Its more mundane uses could include building a shelter, clearing land for crops, and at times, it could provide protection. The battle axe is nothing more than an improved version of the standard tool modified to improve its use in war.
Depending on the race and origin, the battle axe has been designed for use in both single-handed and two-handed models with either a single bit or in double-bitted designs. While this weapon may sound ancient, it has a history in the New World. Prior to the European settlers arriving in the Americas, the native Indians had stone axes, but once available, they traded for the metal versions brought by the settlers. These trade hatchets soon adopted the native Indian name, “tomahawk.” While given an Indian name, it was used equally by both Indians and settlers and has served in conflicts since the founding of the country.


The handles are long enough for a two-handed grip and both handles held up well to heavy use. It would be nice if they had a method of indexing the location of the head during use.
The American battle axe, or tomahawk, has drawn a lot of attention recently. Most of us are familiar with the stories of the Vietnam Tomahawk designed by Peter LaGana. For such an ancient weapon, I am surprised that it would seem as if every cutlery company is offering a model. After receiving two examples of the modern tomahawk for review, I thought it was time to see if the tomahawk is a novelty or if it would have a place in the kit of the American civilian, law enforcement professional, or soldier of the 21st century.

Teen killed, another wounded in Norwalk stabbing

Wouldn't you think a little martial arts blocking training might saved a life here? People... I swear I don't understand at least learning the basics... at least you might survive and go the hospital with defensive knife wounds. This is one of those cases where Be Real would have been a good investment. Or maybe even a defender or self defense weapon!

Enjoy the article... its sad however..

Master Peter Brusso

Teen killed, another wounded in Norwalk stabbing: NORWALK -- One teenager died and another was wounded following a stabbing near Norwalk High School Friday, and two suspects were arrested in connection with the fatal attack, authorities said.
The assault took place about 3:15 p.m. in the 14000 block of Harvest Avenue, Deputy Pete Gomez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Headquarter's Bureau said in a written statement.
Two male suspects were arrested for the crime, Gomez said.
Sheriff's officials released no further information Saturday.

Police: Iowa woman punched boyfriend because he wouldn't have sex

Now here is something you don't see everyday!

Police: Iowa woman punched boyfriend because he wouldn't have sex: Paragraph 5 contains the BEST. QUOTE. EVER.

Master Peter Brusso
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I couldn't help myself

I found this article and couldn't help myself.. http://www.pdws.biz/A_Texas_Woman.html

Master Peter Brusso

Training at the Salton Sea

Hey all.. long time from the last post but life has been busy for me, as most of you know.

First, we are going to have a weekend training at the Salton Sea, my place, May 14th. I will keep everyone up to speed on that with lots of new material to show everyone. Should be a great time, BBQ and such. Camping on the beach or around the house is fine too.

Over the next few months I'm going to change the look of our website and our mission will change a bit as things are firming up in Hollywood too. More on that later as things come in but frankly we have gone a long way to getting to our goal there.

I will be producing more defender, self defense, self defense weapon, and other specials this year too as I have several in development plus some new training material to be had. I'm almost finished with a book too so that will be coming out as well. I found an old manuscript I started many a year ago, scanning that in and cleaning it up too so that will come up for sale later this summer.

Anyway, that is an update and I hope to see all of you Anjing Banfaests out at the Salton Sea!

Master Peter Brusso

Some think

I have been noticing that most people think that martial arts is physical. It's really mental. Our system (Anjing Banfa) has always been separated into two levels; the physical and the mental. Second level ranks were always set to be physical ranks; except white belt. Once a person reaches into the high black belt ranks, its not a matter of technique anymore; but rather the application and transformation (not Obama style). It's important to work with students to expand their thinking and not to "polish" technique. Don't get me wrong, technique is vitally important but it isn't the art. The art is in your head and your soul. It's good to remember that a fight begins and ends in your mind; as I have said for over 30 years. It was true then and its still true now.


Master Peter Brusso
"you are the weapon"

I'm so upset!

We in Anjing Banfa know the reason we train and the need for EVERYONE to have a reasonable level of self defense... I wrote an article that I think we should all read... http://www.pdws.biz/Female_Students_feel_less_secure_because_of_the_Chelsea_King.html

Master Peter Brusso
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The self defense weapon and inventions

Hey all... there is a new article up on the self defense weapon and my inventions (Peter Brusso). Anyone who is interested in inventions should read this article. Its located at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2717473/entering_the_mind_of_a_successful_inventor.html?cat=3

Man disarms armored car guard, steals cash at southern Dallas Family Dollar

Anjing Banfaests... this is a classic example of not paying attention to people and your environment. Also where was the second guard? I always thought there were two, but anyway maybe this guy was successful to disarm both guards. I would think that some more training on how to cover each other might be in the companies future, what to do you think? Anyway, I would think that some more martial arts training or hand gun disarms or simple weapon disarms might have been of some value here... I presume the trade off here is personal safety but then why do we have guards if they don't put up a fight?


Man disarms armored car guard, steals cash at southern Dallas Family Dollar: "

Police are searching for a man who robbed an armored car guard at gunpoint this afternoon as she picked up a bank deposit in southern Dallas.

Officers were called to the Family Dollar store along Cedar Crest Boulevard near East Kiest Boulevard about 1:20 p.m.

Investigators believe one of two female Garda armored car guards had entered the store to pick up a deposit. A man who was already inside the store purchasing gum waited for the guard to get a money bag.

'He came up from behind her and disarmed her at gunpoint,' said spokesman Senior Cpl. Kevin Janse.

--Scott Goldstein/Reporter"

April 30 Black Belt Test

Update: Well lots has happened since Dec... I moved out to my new house in the desert where I can train everyday, shoot, 4 wheel, and more. What is most important is that the house is set up for Anjing Banfa training. As such, we are going to have our black belt test this year, out here at the Salton Sea. It affords us a variety of training environments and capabilities that we have never had before; which is just great. This is our own private beach with fire pit and all.

So this year we will have one of the highest speed low drag tests of all time. We have a stellar group of visiting sensei's and masters who will be here for the 4 day test. We have activities that we, in the past, could never do so it should be another record breaking Anjing Banfa test. We have two master candidates: Grant Smillie and Larry Ahlquist, so wish them well; as they are going to need it. I will keep all posted on the test... Master Peter Brusso