The Single Most Important Unarmed Skill?

[Paul Gomez]

OK, I posted a teaser on my FaceBook page regarding a video that is upcoming shortly on my YouTube channel. I said that I'll be posting a video covering what I consider to be the single most important unarmed technique/tactic out there.

What do you think is the single most important unarmed technique/tactic?

I do have a physical technique/skill in mind that does dovetail into a broader tactics, BTW.

 

[Outlaw]

Situational Awareness

 

[WETSU]

Well, after fitness, using that as a platform for everything physical, I would say some sort of fence. Maybe thats too general. Good call on SA as well outlaw.

 

[IndianaResident]

You're welcome.

 

[jakemartens]

Running?

 

[24Carat]

Kicking someone in the nuts?

 

[jakemartens]

Kicking someone in the nuts?

Damn, that and then running

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Cloaking, and getting to cover. Even cloaked one casts a shadow.

 

[churchmouse]

SA for sure. It is a tactic that involves no physical contact. It is a good way to avoid said contact and it will save your life or the life of others less aware. If that fails then having the skills and ability to kick them in the junk is a good next step........

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Running.

Mobility in the base level martial art.

(Yes, I stole that from Tom Clancy, so sue me).

 

[Ngin]

Evasion. Cover and concealment?

 

[SheriffMedic95]

Knowing where the nearest firearm is?

 

[Paul Gomez]

Some good responses, guys. Situational Awareness is very important, without a doubt. It is, unfortunately, one of those topics that everyone talks about but few provide tools or techniques to support the application thereof.

The physical technique that I think is the single most important thing for people to learn is, in the words of Geoff Thompson, 'the Fence'.

It is a simple structure designed to support controlling your environment when interacting with people. It positions the hands & arms so that they provide options for proactively striking and for mitigating damage from incoming blows.

Here's a video where I talk a bit about using the Fence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8lVBmJj9ow

 

[actaeon277]

I still think the Vulcan neck pinch should be considered.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I'm another that would vote "running".

 

[iChokePeople]

I was debating between ninja chop, judo chop, and Kung fu kick. Wrong again, dang it.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I am torn between situational awareness and the ability to talk my way out of a fight.

 

[Garb]

I would've said walking and chewing gum at the same time. Video is tagged for later though.

 

[actaeon277]

Dodge
Dip
Duck
Dive
& Dodge

Oh wait, thought it was dodgeball.

 

[David Rose]

Paul
How does the "fence" differ from Tony Blauer's "spear"?