Finally, an instructor who shows the technique in slow motion along with a coherent explanation of how to obtain the lock and then apply it. Also, I am happy to find an instructor who doesn't take a sadistic pleasure by subjecting his partner to an unnecessary degree of pain, or extreme discomfort, in order to get a few laughs from the assembled students. One of the better joint lock tutorials you will find on RUclips
Thank you for being respectful. And objective. I train Aikido and while I have stopped arguing with people years ago, it is refreshing to see someone who can appreciate The goals and methods of different martial arts.
Please don't tell me people get insulted by the term "JUNKYARD AIKIDO". As a martial artist HEAVILY influenced by Aikido ( as opposed to being an Aikidoka ) I am almost inclined to be proud of that term. While working as a bouncer ( in VERY rough places ), ALL my Aikido WAS "JUNKYARD AIKIDO" no matter how hard I tried to use perfect technique.
I have 11 of these various discs, and I see them as the most informative collection of instructional discs I have ever seen, Thank you Mr. Janich for sharing your vast knowledge. I have been practicing alone and with a co'worker for months and have joined an Aikido club so as to practice your junkyard moves in application. I do my striking on punching bags and my Hubud and other openings with strikes on my Mook Jong with an attached bamboo roll for stomps and kicks. I am particularly fond of palm strikes but also practice hammer and knife blows. After over 30 years of studying boxing I have those strikes and moves very ingrained. I take the Aikido because locally no one teaches your concepts and your applications on Aikido fascinated me. Thanks again for such a comprehensive analysis and demonstration to both you and Mr. Luke and all others in these productions. After a few weeks of Aikido I am as a flounder that finds itself in Kansas. I am becoming aware of spiral movements and how the body is made on a spiraling concept through the body, even left side-right half brain controlled, left side-right brain half controlled, Now I am trying to put this into application using the coiling body action and your techniques. Wow, so much learning I've got to simplify and get my basic plan. The fun is just beginning.
Brother, I've had my head kicked a few times over the years... I'm 40 now. I've been around the planet. I'm not especially tough. THANK YOU. I'm gonna short cut my troubles in order to protect myself. You gave me that. THANK YOU. You gave me this as a gift, and I appreciate it. Brother, THANK YOU.
That was funny. My daughters and I would practice wrist grabs, both escape and transitioning to offense. A couple of silly boys (these were all fourteen or fifteen year old kids) found that she was hard to dunk at the pool and in fact they found out the my skinny darter could "cause them to unwilling participate in their own baptism." She also understands that in an actual assault those techniques work better when preceded by a poke, palm or kick to one of several more tender targets. And our wives may be related. Mine used to grab my billy goatish beard and move me. The husband is the head of the family but the wife's the neck that turns the head. Good day.
Why the fuk do so many women (99 percent) think that it's okay to fuking assault their man... honestly that shit needs to stop... honestly wtf gives a human being the right to assault another human being because its socially unacceptable to hit a woman no matter what they do... they can burn down your house while screaming straight into your ear while bashing your head with a ham fist... but its not okay to just put em in a rear naked but no choking just to calm them down... lol you'd get arrested and ass fucked in jail for the rest of your life LOLLLL.... Any woman reading this right now who thinks that it's okay to assault another human being just because your losing an argument and your made yourself look stupid as fuk and hes just pointing it out for you so you get mad an assault him... you need to br decked in the face and have your nose broken and then hopefully you'll learn your lesson... but most wont.. most will just get mad and blame the man for everything... never once taking responsibility for your actions... instead ur gonna cry and play the victim and do everything in your power to ruin that mans life... that's u... you're a piece of shit... dont blame the guy.. blame yourself... it's not the guys fault that u said something stupid and the guy points out that you're wrong and you have such a big ego (which u dont even know what the concept or definition of an ego is... also part of the problem... you're stupid as fuk...) that you cant stand being wrong let alone admit it and just move on... no it's too crushing for you to handle... so you gotta resort to physical violence to defend your ego... please just get over the fact you're an immature fukin cunt who will never evolve consciously and u are the spawn of satan and you must be cast back to the depths of hell from whence u spawned... please kill yourself... too many good men have been tortured enough by your kind... you're not needed... the gene pool must be cleansed of your kind... please kill yourself... it's for the betterment of MAN-kind...
you may say that you're not an Aikido guy , much respect for that but you do know your stuff my son is third-degree Korindo Aikido Aikijujitsu and I've had my share of Aikido aiki jujitsu Chin na and I'm a second-degree Kenpo black belt , you're good thank you so much for this video !
Great video, simple and easy....And effective! As a Bouncer I am constantly looking "compliance" techniques that also have the ability to end a confrontation. Thanks again!
In my experience, joint locks are "happy circumstances" that present themselves. It takes awareness and skill to find these and then execute, at the appropriate time. Just one of many techniques you need to be proficient in.
Practicing these technique will help you when you need them. What I like about them is in a grappling situation the joint will become available and with practice you can hit the lock. You have to train in whatever you do for it to work. I train in a version of these locks regularly and what I like to do if someone resist is to change directions and/or kick. I'm a believer in training to better yourself and also to find what works best for you. Thanks Michael D. Janich for posting these vids.
What a great video! :D Not only is this guy a great thinker for not merely following a discipline, but adding his own uniqueness to it, he's also a great teacher. He makes everything so simple a child can understand it. *Arigatou gozaimashta!*
joint locks rock. real results. the finger/wrist lock where he says the guy can come in and attack, that's a perfect setup for a kick to the face, since by reflex they are bending down, this guy is great, very good teacher, easy to follow and understand.
I'm teaching Krav Maga for 13 years and we use also these locks but i learn from this video a few new things and i liked it very much. even if you don't have a degree in Aikido you still are a professional to me i have all the respect for you.
I love how Michael explained the uses of the lock, how 'nobody is going to grab your wrist' but it's to get the motion of it, most videos just show how to do it :/ which is pretty useless, and I love his explanation of locking body joints! Sounds so complicated and exciting haha (that came out a little weird)
I liked that part too, but in my limited wrestling background even I know that it very common to grab wrists in altercations, especially in the moments just before a fight.
Found this video very refreshing. There are many of us who are coming from the same place of respect that Mr. Janich is, while not wishing to achieve rank in Aikido, AikiJJ or JJ. I am simply a karateka that wants to have a few joint locks in my toolkit and this video was right on the money for me. I look forward to exploring more of Mr. Janich's videos. Thank you very much for posting.
This is what I've been looking for. I don't have the time, funds or inclination to learn an entire martial arts system. All I want is to learn and master a few joint locks, edge of hand and palm strikes, and a few kicks, to vulnerable and sensitive areas, dirty fighting if you will, to save my butt in a jam.
Mike Janich is a fantastic teacher, with a real gift for explaining and simplifying his material. This is NOT a traditional martial art, it is his approach to no-nonsense, effective techniques for the street, not the dojo. If you like, then go with it, if you don't then practise your own art. But there is no need to trash Mike for what he does, its just different. And in my opinion, it is simple and effective. Would it work against Michael Jai White, or Scott Adkins? Probably not, but I'm not expecting to run into them on the street.
Very simple demonstration and good mechanics, I like how "you" are teaching not looking for glory. I would recommend all women learn some of these basics as they may save your life. Very good video
I really do like that you mentioned the "NO DISRESPECT" PART. Can't forget your if you want to argue, I ain't the one kinda thing... I appreciate you... Angel Eiez
I was a bit perturbed, @ the name junk yard ( because , junk is not need, only for recycling). However, after continued observance, I got to appreciate the applications of the techniques.. Good job. Coming from an aikido, and a jujitsu background, I can see the lock flows interchanging, quite nicely. Anyone, who has a problem with this should forget the title and look at the technique themselves. They are spot on.
i saw this mike janich guy in a bunch of gun shows on the outdoor channel on tv... Best Defense was one of those shows, and he always gave out the best info/tips on there... this guy know what hes doing.... and im not just talking martial arts.... this guys a pro across the board, and can do it all!!!
I like your Biomechanical approach. I learned these Chin Na locks from various schools and I don't even try to remember which school I got them from. I just want things that work.
First came across small circle jujitsu many years ago when someone let me video we're in the security services and I got fascinated by it I practice it regularly and I believe is definitely the way forward.👍 keep this stuff coming it's dynamite
Awesome information. I used similar on the streets as a cop. What works, works when it works and when it doesn't you flow to next level of Use of Force. It's all a toolbox.
Nicely done. Joint lock/manipulation takes time and dedication to be proficient at, and those who study it should be commended. "Humane" is not the right word, but it takes a more compassionate mind set and a lot more practice to learn to control someone and apply a finishing strike as needed, then it does to intercept an attack and drop the f***er where they stand. Hats off to you Aikido, Aik Jujutso & Chin Na practitioners. Fantastic idea with the curtain! Makes a huge difference in clarity and the ability to focus on the details, almost down to the tendons. Again, well done.
The last thing I think about when someone attacks me on the street is how humane I am going to be with them. One they have made the decision to want to kill or severely maim me, they give up the right to be treated with compassion. Sorry.
I have to be honest with you, I am not a fan of Aikido. Having said that, I must say to you from one person to another that after watching your video I respect your personality ,effort and everything else. Nice work and well done. Believe it or not it took me almost five minutes to write this response, I just recently got out of the hospital for the removal of a Brain tumor and my motor skills will take much time to come back. Thanks for the video. Tony W
Mike Janich always has awesome material! He takes old school moves and just makes them easier and more effective. His Martial Blade Concepts by the way is sweet as hell too!
you are right in aikido there are 2 things that are effective despite people saying its not... locks... and tiasabaki distancing and evasion and escape
Good explanation of techniques. Please post a video of these techniques being used at your local MMA gym to demonstrate how well they work when the situation is dynamic and non-consensual against a strong, athletic, skilled opponent.
I found this absolutely informational.. I had a seminar with with Wally Jay in Grants Pass Oregon and still teach this excellent technique in our Judo class..
I would trust this man to teach me some useful skills. I'm not knowledgeable in the art, philosophy, traditions or culture of martial arts, but I can imagine that some folks would get quite caught up in paying homage to the art, rather than extracting from it only what is practical and effective. This guy has an attitude and delivery that would fill me with confidence in his instruction.
Wrist grabs are a basic starting point. They are an initial learning position and from there you go on to learn how to apply these techniques from every other conceivable position. And as far as people grabbing your wrists, I find it happens more often than people think. Grapplers and ground fighters will grab at the wrists and forearms to take you down. People also grab to keep from getting hit, taken down and to stabilize and brace themselves.
I have a compliment. I am a 2nd kyu in aikido. Been doing it for three years and I want you to know that I actually tried that funny way to do shihonage in a randori line and it worked as well as the real thing! But in my opinion better because it took away the step to get on the other side of the arm. Thanks for the idea! I look forward to using it again.
Not a funny way, as you get better and train longer, you'll learn all sorts of different ways to do one type of technique. All or most of the techniques come from either sword, jo or knife. Shiho nage, for example comes from a sword technique. Your uke's hand is the handle of your sword, his arm becomes your blade. As you step across his body, you are effectively disemboweling him, then you would turn and deliver the coup de grâce. Which in this case is where you bend the arm back on itself and drop your opponent to the ground. So you see, not everything is as it seems.
I study kamishin jiu jitsu with deals with a wide variety of joint locks and this video helped me to develop finishing variations to the locks I study now.
The people who do resist get their wrist broken, or their shoulder dislocated. It's happened. The only reason you see attackers not resisting is that they do not want to get hurt...too badly. Aikido is an art where you allow your partner to potentially really hurt you doing a technique. You should go to a dojo and see for yourself. Then you can decide for yourself.
Understand, that it is a portion of control that is always available after you strike them and disrupt their thought patterns, leaving them open for some type of joint dislocation or control technique. I love this stuff, and continuously add flow of locking in transitions form position to position, thanks for sharing your expertise sir I offered a video response of a bit of chain flow. I love to learn from everyone and every style and technique. My instructor was a Wally Jay pupil...
I like the fact that you differentiated yourself from traditional Aikido practitioners like myself. Some things same, some different, but much respect :)
It allows him the freedom to modify things as he likes and add things from other arts. The big flow motions of Aikido are not going to work on a plane or in a theatre. If you find your art not working for you, modify it until it does.
Did you know that the great Wally J was a Dr Yang student who is by far one of the top Instructors world wide and when it comes to Chin-Na he is a true master of the art.
I realize I'm coming to this video many years late, but a couple of critiques. 1. Knives, guns, and small weapons. Starting from a wrist grab happens when someone wants to control a weapon in your hand. Those are weapon retention techniques. Empty hands, sure, no one is likely to do that. 2. Your rapid shiho nage is pretty cool empty hand. I appreciate your demonstration. But watch where a small weapon gets pointed. You would easily slice your face and eyes or flash yourself with a muzzle. The traditional "duck under" maintains weapons away from you (and tightens the tension). 3. Irony: you say wrist grab defenses are not too useful (merely training aids)....then demonstrate an attack starting with a wrist grab. 😊
Excellent! Shortening the radius is brilliant. I've been practicing aikido/Jujutsu for years and have used the "Chain-link" analogy when describing joint locks on the arm. (If it's loose it takes more torque to lock the links) thanks.
I found this very helpful. I am a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and we did a lot of work on basic arm bars, but these are of a different variety which I find very useful.... Thanks very much.... Subscribed & Liked
I think the video in it self was just fine - But I must agree to the people here in this thread who does not like that these techniques are presented under the name "Junkyard Aikido". Why not just go with e.g. "Junkyard Selfdefence","The Martial Junkyard" or even better "Junkyard Techniques" - Sounds pretty good IMO. Naturally it can not be easily or directly translated but here is a "Junkyard" one: AI = Harmony, KI = "Power", DO = Road/Path - "The path of power and harmony". (Takes a while).
StaySafeMedia Mr. Janich, I have rather enjoyed these videos, they are concise & thought provoking &, your calm demeanor when explaining the intent of the video is simply to share your thoughts from your experience with combatives is direct & respectful. For all you haters- grow up and quit crying! What you study combatives for if you so sensitive you get all bent out of shape watching a video on youtube? How do you people expect to survive an altercation if a youtube video gets you all butthurt?
From Backyard Wing Chun to Junk Yard Aikido ...great video I like the way you handle all the grips and locks thank you for sharing and I will implement some of these techniques in my teachings..
Boy, some people sure do get worked up. Some context here. This is a trailer for a video that runs 2 hours and 16 minutes, so if you have not watched the material in its entirety, many of you posters are commenting based on very little information. Most of the material contained in the video is conceptual, but is also a detailed examination of how joints lock, and then break. If you want to learn how to destroy human anatomy, it is a good idea to be familiar with how it works, and how to stop it working. If you are duty bound, then perhaps you have to practice restraint and control in the application of locking techniques, but if you are a private citizen, and your duty is to get home safely, then a wicked hard face smash followed by an elbow break, and an ankle roll might be apropos. In the words of Kelly McCann - perhaps the best combatives/close quarters combat instructor teaching today - "Adhere to principles, apply technique". Here's another one from Kelly, "Martial arts you do with someone, combatives you do to someone". Practice martial arts to learn discipline, spirit, and get fit. Practice combatives to get you and your loved ones home safely. The gift that Michael Janich brings to us in his instruction is stripping away the nonsense, religiosity and obfuscation common in most traditional martial arts. You may disagree with his approach, but it is authentic and genuine in its presentation and application.
+StaySafeMedia I practice martial art to kill people more effectively with my hands. Perhaps one day I will learn for spiritual growth or some metaphysical reason like that. Between now and then, if I am put in a situation where my hands become a necessary thing, then you will not go home unless that ambulance crew is absolutely top notch. Keep on keeping it real!
+MasterChief Yes they will, raise both hands into a defensive posture and walk toward them, with you hands going roughly at their face. It is natural then to grab one or both of your wrists to divert you from running into them. Then, all of a sudden, they are screaming like little girls as you break their wrists in a dozen new and shiny ways! See, I am not of the school that teaches you to run away, I am from the school that says that if an opponent wants combat, you should destroy him totally and in an instant. FAIR is any fight you walked away from unharmed. But you must always remember: You have to WIN the fight before anyone can get there to help him out. You have one shot to make it work, so go 100% all out until you do win.
As someone whose trained and practiced for years in aikido/aiki jiu-jitsu, I completely agree. Quite frankly, anyone who criticizes the use of certain techniques/movements doesn't understand the basic precept of aikido. In any practical real world situation, it's meant to be adaptable. An educated understanding of how joints move, their extents, their limitations, pressure points, pivot points, etc. well take you further in aikido than strict adherence to specific techniques designed only for exhibition fighting... I honestly couldn't name my techniques, as they're a hash of different techniques and styles with a little personality thrown in... besides, if you're involved in a real fight... you spend more than half the time making it up as you go along. Now some people argue that they never see practical aikido against an opponent that isn't actively resisting. There are some very simple reasons for that: I can't find any willing volunteers to "practice" on that may result in severe bodily injury to themselves (after all, if you want "real"... it will be at full speed with no holds barred...) can you? The first thing you learn in aikido is how to take a fall without injury, so if you're sparring against an unpredictable opponent, their "resistance" will only result in injury. Quite frankly, that argument is about as absurd as it would be to ask why there are no "training videos" on close quarters urban combat with live rounds in the middle of a warzone... And lastly, my own contribution/advice should you ever find yourself in a position where you need to defend yourself; remember this simple acronym: "SPLK" [Solar Plexus, a powerful strike to center mass will stun any opponent; Liver, a powerful strike to the upper right abdomen or especially to the side under the arm (a large cluster of nerves pass under the arm) will incapacitate most opponents and is extremely painful; Kidney... not really necessary, but any strong blow to side lower back will cause unbearable pain to the point of unconscious-nous... and they'll feel even worse the next morning when they're peeing blood, and will most likely regret tackling with you for a long time...] ;)
I am a student of Tuhon McGrath, Tom Bisio and have attended seminars with Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje. For any commenters: In training and demos we are taught not to apply full force and to the partners--don't resist or we'll have a class full of dislocated wrists and shoulders. There are similar moves are involved but we are taught empty hand, blunt weapon and edged weapon moves for different situations. This video points out some of those and is to be taken seriously. Very well explained and demonstrated!!
That is partial true - In fact nearly all basic Tai-jutzu techniques in AIkido are closely related to (Buki-Wasa) weapon techniques (Jo & Ken). If some one wields a sword on the battle field or tries to poke you with a spear, it is pretty natural to try to disarm or get control of the weapon, especially when more opponents are present (which in fact is often the case). If you where a Samurai fighting in the battlefield - You would need your sword to move freely regardless of holds and grabs.
"If you simply want to argue, do it on your own time"....Well said!!!! I can't stand reading arguments for the sake of arguing. Well, That's all well and good if your opponent is a mortal...but WHAT IF you are attacked by a level 85 Warlock with raid gear? Fact of the matter is that martial arts are different things to different people. Some people are in it for the tradition, ritual and history. Others for the competitive aspects and others for nothing more than being able to walk away alive. Appreciate your fact of the matter approach. Take what works for you, and if it's not what you're looking for, walk away (with your mouth closed).
I felt these comments were not necessary. I enjoyed his methodology and whether his ideas are coming from Akido or Sponge Bob, feeding negativity isn't needed. Stay on target, relay your message without trying to put a-holes in their place. The higher road has a clearer view.
Well explained an applied. these immobilizations are good short term. Control points for noncompliant require some atemi strikes, plus kazushi unblancing. The completion to a choke or knockout.
Great video - clear demos and even clearer explanations. I'm not sure what the problem is with people getting concerned about the use of the term "Aikido" in what you're teaching. You need to give what your teaching some sort of name and much of what you've demonstrated could've come from Aikido. It could also have come from Krav Maga, Ju-Jitsu, Hapkido or elsewhere. Personally, I think you are teaching very sound self-defence techniques very well. Keep up the good work!
Unfortunately in many clubs and dojos it´s often not trained or even mentioned - But yes all the openings for both punches and low kicks, knees are there. As someone already mentioned it´s called "Atemi". Very often it serves as a diversion, but never the less it has to be applied with focused intention (Strong Kia Adviced) - You want the opponents body to react to it. Even in the very basic 1st technique "Ikkyo"(omote/kihon) you will need a straight punch or hand attack to the opponents face.
This is a very good video. Wish this guy had a Dojo where I live. I would be there like White on Rice. I am sure that many Bar Bouncers, Security Staff use these techniques. CheckitOut. I have had many Locks etc done to myself from experienced Aikido Practitioners. With many of these locks, the stronger that you are, the more you resist, the more you hurt. The person putting the technique on you, just moves with your body. In other words, you are your own worst enemy. The more you resist, the more hurt that you are causing yourself. Before my Brother passed, he was an avid Aikido practitioner. I never really did learn not to ask him questions re Aikido. Many occasions, I would leave his house with my wrist, elbow and shoulders hurting. I know 100% how effective these techniques are, obviously being the willing recipient many times.
From what I hear, the reason for the focus on defense against wrist grabbing in Aikido stems at least partially from the samurai days, when people would grab the wrist in order to prevent drawing of the sword. The technique would then be made from there.
Because you asked when someone is going to grab your wrist. I am extending the conversation and adding that wrist grabs in aikido are just a convenient way of the attacker providing aggressive linear motion toward the attackee. Folks complain about unrealistic attacks, but dont understand where technique actually begins and what those "unrealistic" attacks really offer.
At 5:58, I also did that lock incorrectly for years. The problem is the elbow mobility of your opponent. If you twist the wrist more (you have his fingers pointed up) so his fingers point to the front of him the elbow cannot bend. If he does try to bend his arm he will feel it immediately in his radial nerve/ radial bone in his forearm. I've noticed other locks are not taught correctly at most schools as well, then that crap gets passed on.
i have indeed been grabbed more than 3 times in a fight so it tells me something when people say no ones gonna grab your wrist or arms ...they havnt really experianced many fights .
Finally, an instructor who shows the technique in slow motion along with a coherent explanation of how to obtain the lock and then apply it. Also, I am happy to find an instructor who doesn't take a sadistic pleasure by subjecting his partner to an unnecessary degree of pain, or extreme discomfort, in order to get a few laughs from the assembled students. One of the better joint lock tutorials you will find on RUclips
Thank you for being respectful. And objective. I train Aikido and while I have stopped arguing with people years ago, it is refreshing to see someone who can appreciate The goals and methods of different martial arts.
BRAVO
Great for showing the use of aikido it's the person who wields the technique properly that can make it work.
Please don't tell me people get insulted by the term "JUNKYARD AIKIDO".
As a martial artist HEAVILY influenced by Aikido ( as opposed to being an Aikidoka ) I am almost inclined to be proud of that term. While working as a bouncer ( in VERY rough places ), ALL my Aikido WAS "JUNKYARD AIKIDO" no matter how hard I tried to use perfect technique.
I have 11 of these various discs, and I see them as the most informative collection of instructional discs I have ever seen, Thank you Mr. Janich for sharing your vast knowledge. I have been practicing alone and with a co'worker for months and have joined an Aikido club so as to practice your junkyard moves in application. I do my striking on punching bags and my Hubud and other openings with strikes on my Mook Jong with an attached bamboo roll for stomps and kicks. I am particularly fond of palm strikes but also practice hammer and knife blows. After over 30 years of studying boxing I have those strikes and moves very ingrained. I take the Aikido because locally no one teaches your concepts and your applications on Aikido fascinated me. Thanks again for such a comprehensive analysis and demonstration to both you and Mr. Luke and all others in these productions.
After a few weeks of Aikido I am as a flounder that finds itself in Kansas. I am becoming aware of spiral movements and how the body is made on a spiraling concept through the body, even left side-right half brain controlled, left side-right brain half controlled, Now I am trying to put this into application using the coiling body action and your techniques. Wow, so much learning I've got to simplify and get my basic plan. The fun is just beginning.
Hey mate, how is your progress going? Hope it's been a good for years for you. Peace.
Brother, I've had my head kicked a few times over the years... I'm 40 now. I've been around the planet. I'm not especially tough. THANK YOU. I'm gonna short cut my troubles in order to protect myself. You gave me that. THANK YOU. You gave me this as a gift, and I appreciate it. Brother, THANK YOU.
My wife has never studied Aikido or any other Martial Art BUT somehow she's got it in her DNA to be good at grabbing my fingers and inflicting pain.
I think your wife and mine are long lost sisters...
The government implants micro-chips in their heads as soon as a girl is born so they know how to hurt their husbands many years to follow birth....LOL
That was funny. My daughters and I would practice wrist grabs, both escape and transitioning to offense. A couple of silly boys (these were all fourteen or fifteen year old kids) found that she was hard to dunk at the pool and in fact they found out the my skinny darter could "cause them to unwilling participate in their own baptism." She also understands that in an actual assault those techniques work better when preceded by a poke, palm or kick to one of several more tender targets. And our wives may be related. Mine used to grab my billy goatish beard and move me. The husband is the head of the family but the wife's the neck that turns the head. Good day.
Why the fuk do so many women (99 percent) think that it's okay to fuking assault their man... honestly that shit needs to stop... honestly wtf gives a human being the right to assault another human being because its socially unacceptable to hit a woman no matter what they do... they can burn down your house while screaming straight into your ear while bashing your head with a ham fist... but its not okay to just put em in a rear naked but no choking just to calm them down... lol you'd get arrested and ass fucked in jail for the rest of your life LOLLLL.... Any woman reading this right now who thinks that it's okay to assault another human being just because your losing an argument and your made yourself look stupid as fuk and hes just pointing it out for you so you get mad an assault him... you need to br decked in the face and have your nose broken and then hopefully you'll learn your lesson... but most wont.. most will just get mad and blame the man for everything... never once taking responsibility for your actions... instead ur gonna cry and play the victim and do everything in your power to ruin that mans life... that's u... you're a piece of shit... dont blame the guy.. blame yourself... it's not the guys fault that u said something stupid and the guy points out that you're wrong and you have such a big ego (which u dont even know what the concept or definition of an ego is... also part of the problem... you're stupid as fuk...) that you cant stand being wrong let alone admit it and just move on... no it's too crushing for you to handle... so you gotta resort to physical violence to defend your ego... please just get over the fact you're an immature fukin cunt who will never evolve consciously and u are the spawn of satan and you must be cast back to the depths of hell from whence u spawned... please kill yourself... too many good men have been tortured enough by your kind... you're not needed... the gene pool must be cleansed of your kind... please kill yourself... it's for the betterment of MAN-kind...
That actually would be considered Chin na !
you may say that you're not an Aikido guy , much respect for that but you do know your stuff my son is third-degree Korindo Aikido Aikijujitsu and I've had my share of Aikido aiki jujitsu Chin na and I'm a second-degree Kenpo black belt , you're good thank you so much for this video !
Great video, simple and easy....And effective! As a Bouncer I am constantly looking "compliance" techniques that also have the ability to end a confrontation. Thanks again!
I am an "Aikido Guy" and you have a very good understanding of it
"he doesn't care what it's called, he just cares that is hurts" Classic - and true ... nice one - wish I were your student !
In my experience, joint locks are "happy circumstances" that present themselves. It takes awareness and skill to find these and then execute, at the appropriate time. Just one of many techniques you need to be proficient in.
exactly! In a perfect situation they work perfectly. If all else fails take out the eyes
Practicing these technique will help you when you need them. What I like about them is in a grappling situation the joint will become available and with practice you can hit the lock. You have to train in whatever you do for it to work. I train in a version of these locks regularly and what I like to do if someone resist is to change directions and/or kick. I'm a believer in training to better yourself and also to find what works best for you. Thanks Michael D. Janich for posting these vids.
What a great video! :D
Not only is this guy a great thinker for not merely following a discipline, but adding his own uniqueness to it, he's also a great teacher. He makes everything so simple a child can understand it.
*Arigatou gozaimashta!*
joint locks rock. real results. the finger/wrist lock where he says the guy can come in and attack, that's a perfect setup for a kick to the face, since by reflex they are bending down, this guy is great, very good teacher, easy to follow and understand.
I'm teaching Krav Maga for 13 years and we use also these locks but i learn from this video a few new things and i liked it very much.
even if you don't have a degree in Aikido you still are a professional to me i have all the respect for you.
I love how Michael explained the uses of the lock, how 'nobody is going to grab your wrist' but it's to get the motion of it, most videos just show how to do it :/ which is pretty useless, and I love his explanation of locking body joints! Sounds so complicated and exciting haha (that came out a little weird)
I liked that part too, but in my limited wrestling background even I know that it very common to grab wrists in altercations, especially in the moments just before a fight.
I have never realized how much of a valuable asset RUclips can be. Thank you for a very educational and practical upload.
Learned some of these simple techniques in the police academy many years ago- shuts down confrontations fast
Found this video very refreshing. There are many of us who are coming from the same place of respect that Mr. Janich is, while not wishing to achieve rank in Aikido, AikiJJ or JJ. I am simply a karateka that wants to have a few joint locks in my toolkit and this video was right on the money for me. I look forward to exploring more of Mr. Janich's videos. Thank you very much for posting.
This is what I've been looking for. I don't have the time, funds or inclination to learn an entire martial arts system. All I want is to learn and master a few joint locks, edge of hand and palm strikes, and a few kicks, to vulnerable and sensitive areas, dirty fighting if you will, to save my butt in a jam.
Mike Janich is a fantastic teacher, with a real gift for explaining and simplifying his material. This is NOT a traditional martial art, it is his approach to no-nonsense, effective techniques for the street, not the dojo. If you like, then go with it, if you don't then practise your own art. But there is no need to trash Mike for what he does, its just different. And in my opinion, it is simple and effective. Would it work against Michael Jai White, or Scott Adkins? Probably not, but I'm not expecting to run into them on the street.
Very simple demonstration and good mechanics, I like how "you" are teaching not looking for glory. I would recommend all women learn some of these basics as they may save your life. Very good video
I really do like that you mentioned the "NO DISRESPECT" PART. Can't forget your if you want to argue, I ain't the one kinda thing... I appreciate you... Angel Eiez
I was a bit perturbed, @ the name junk yard ( because , junk is not need, only for recycling). However, after continued observance, I got to appreciate the applications of the techniques.. Good job. Coming from an aikido, and a jujitsu background, I can see the lock flows interchanging, quite nicely. Anyone, who has a problem with this should forget the title and look at the technique themselves. They are spot on.
11 years later this is still great information for those of us who really do not want to play "Tag. You're it!'
i saw this mike janich guy in a bunch of gun shows on the outdoor channel on tv... Best Defense was one of those shows, and he always gave out the best info/tips on there... this guy know what hes doing.... and im not just talking martial arts.... this guys a pro across the board, and can do it all!!!
I like your Biomechanical approach. I learned these Chin Na locks from various schools and I don't even try to remember which school I got them from. I just want things that work.
First came across small circle jujitsu many years ago when someone let me video we're in the security services and I got fascinated by it I practice it regularly and I believe is definitely the way forward.👍 keep this stuff coming it's dynamite
Awesome information. I used similar on the streets as a cop. What works, works when it works and when it doesn't you flow to next level of Use of Force. It's all a toolbox.
Nicely done. Joint lock/manipulation takes time and dedication to be proficient at, and those who study it should be commended. "Humane" is not the right word, but it takes a more compassionate mind set and a lot more practice to learn to control someone and apply a finishing strike as needed, then it does to intercept an attack and drop the f***er where they stand. Hats off to you Aikido, Aik Jujutso & Chin Na practitioners. Fantastic idea with the curtain! Makes a huge difference in clarity and the ability to focus on the details, almost down to the tendons. Again, well done.
The last thing I think about when someone attacks me on the street is how humane I am going to be with them. One they have made the decision to want to kill or severely maim me, they give up the right to be treated with compassion. Sorry.
Liked the shortened shionage I was using the turn around good seeing a different way to do it.
I have to be honest with you, I am not a fan of Aikido. Having said that, I must say to you from one person to another that after watching your video I respect your personality ,effort and everything else. Nice work and well done. Believe it or not it took me almost five minutes to write this response, I just recently got out of the hospital for the removal of a Brain tumor and my motor skills will take much time to come back. Thanks for the video. Tony W
Great video! Great job of explaining and demonstrating each technique!!
Mike Janich always has awesome material! He takes old school moves and just makes them easier and more effective. His Martial Blade Concepts by the way is sweet as hell too!
Thank you. Train hard, train often.
you are right in aikido there are 2 things that are effective despite people saying its not... locks... and tiasabaki distancing and evasion and escape
Good explanation of techniques. Please post a video of these techniques being used at your local MMA gym to demonstrate how well they work when the situation is dynamic and non-consensual against a strong, athletic, skilled opponent.
This is a fantatic practical system. Thank you for sharing.
I respect all the martial arts and agree with your idea.
I am an Aikido guy. if the techniques work for you than use it. don't worry about nae sayers!
Thank you very much Mr. Janich...
Like a college Professor. Mike Janich is one of the best and more technical martial arts instructors around.
Well done! Thank you for posting this video.
I found this absolutely informational.. I had a seminar with with Wally Jay in Grants Pass Oregon and still teach this excellent technique in our Judo class..
I would trust this man to teach me some useful skills. I'm not knowledgeable in the art, philosophy, traditions or culture of martial arts, but I can imagine that some folks would get quite caught up in paying homage to the art, rather than extracting from it only what is practical and effective. This guy has an attitude and delivery that would fill me with confidence in his instruction.
Really great video!!! I think aikido is one of the best martial arts in the world!!!
you are an excellent teacher Michael.
Wrist grabs are a basic starting point. They are an initial learning position and from there you go on to learn how to apply these techniques from every other conceivable position. And as far as people grabbing your wrists, I find it happens more often than people think. Grapplers and ground fighters will grab at the wrists and forearms to take you down. People also grab to keep from getting hit, taken down and to stabilize and brace themselves.
This is awesome!!!!
Gotta start learning these joint locks
Very much in the vein of Hapkido, stripping down to the essentials to obtain the desired effect, great view of concepts too. Awesome.
Thank you SENSEI as i have learnt something new from your video. 😅
NIce work, some of the best instruction I've ever seen online.!
I have a compliment. I am a 2nd kyu in aikido. Been doing it for three years and I want you to know that I actually tried that funny way to do shihonage in a randori line and it worked as well as the real thing! But in my opinion better because it took away the step to get on the other side of the arm. Thanks for the idea! I look forward to using it again.
Not a funny way, as you get better and train longer, you'll learn all sorts of different ways to do one type of technique. All or most of the techniques come from either sword, jo or knife. Shiho nage, for example comes from a sword technique. Your uke's hand is the handle of your sword, his arm becomes your blade. As you step across his body, you are effectively disemboweling him, then you would turn and deliver the coup de grâce. Which in this case is where you bend the arm back on itself and drop your opponent to the ground. So you see, not everything is as it seems.
Great video. Thanks so much!!
We use all of those joint locks in Kempo Jiu-Jitsu and they are awesome. Good video!
I study kamishin jiu jitsu with deals with a wide variety of joint locks and this video helped me to develop finishing variations to the locks I study now.
The people who do resist get their wrist broken, or their shoulder dislocated. It's happened. The only reason you see attackers not resisting is that they do not want to get hurt...too badly. Aikido is an art where you allow your partner to potentially really hurt you doing a technique. You should go to a dojo and see for yourself. Then you can decide for yourself.
Proud to see this
thank you sir. much appreciate your demonstration of your aikido. Looking forward to more.
Understand, that it is a portion of control that is always available after you strike them and disrupt their thought patterns, leaving them open for some type of joint dislocation or control technique. I love this stuff, and continuously add flow of locking in transitions form position to position, thanks for sharing your expertise sir I offered a video response of a bit of chain flow. I love to learn from everyone and every style and technique. My instructor was a Wally Jay pupil...
I like the fact that you differentiated yourself from traditional Aikido practitioners like myself. Some things same, some different, but much respect :)
It allows him the freedom to modify things as he likes and add things from other arts. The big flow motions of Aikido are not going to work on a plane or in a theatre. If you find your art not working for you, modify it until it does.
As an Aikidoist, I find these principles very useful. I will be using them in the development of my Aikido.
Nobody told Bruce Lee 'you can't invent your own style......Nothing wrong with improvising... Thanks for the great vid.
Aikido itself is an invented style, it's background came from Japanese Jujutsu, it is what they were trained in before they created Aikido,
Did you know that the great Wally J was a Dr Yang student who is by far one of the top Instructors world wide and when it comes to Chin-Na he is a true master of the art.
I did not know that, I have books by both Gentlemen and Dr. Yang is certainly a catalogue of techniques.
You get a GOLD star !! not many people know that , Good job !!
Very helpful techniques.
I realize I'm coming to this video many years late, but a couple of critiques.
1. Knives, guns, and small weapons. Starting from a wrist grab happens when someone wants to control a weapon in your hand. Those are weapon retention techniques. Empty hands, sure, no one is likely to do that.
2. Your rapid shiho nage is pretty cool empty hand. I appreciate your demonstration. But watch where a small weapon gets pointed. You would easily slice your face and eyes or flash yourself with a muzzle. The traditional "duck under" maintains weapons away from you (and tightens the tension).
3. Irony: you say wrist grab defenses are not too useful (merely training aids)....then demonstrate an attack starting with a wrist grab. 😊
You’ve earned my sub Master
Excellent! Shortening the radius is brilliant. I've been practicing aikido/Jujutsu for years and have used the "Chain-link" analogy when describing joint locks on the arm. (If it's loose it takes more torque to lock the links) thanks.
Sweet. Just saw a few movements I can incorporate into my regular practice. Thanks.
I found this very helpful. I am a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and we did a lot of work on basic arm bars, but these are of a different variety which I find very useful.... Thanks very much.... Subscribed & Liked
Great articulation of the technique and body mechanics. Thank you. Will be looking at more of your videos 👍🏼
"Both ends moving around the center." What a great explanation! I like that better than push.pull.
I think the video in it self was just fine - But I must agree to the people here in this thread who does not like that these techniques are presented under the name "Junkyard Aikido". Why not just go with e.g. "Junkyard Selfdefence","The Martial Junkyard" or even better "Junkyard Techniques" - Sounds pretty good IMO.
Naturally it can not be easily or directly translated but here is a "Junkyard" one:
AI = Harmony, KI = "Power", DO = Road/Path - "The path of power and harmony".
(Takes a while).
StaySafeMedia
Mr. Janich,
I have rather enjoyed these videos, they are concise & thought provoking &, your calm demeanor when explaining the intent of the video is simply to share your thoughts from your experience with combatives is direct & respectful.
For all you haters- grow up and quit crying!
What you study combatives for if you so sensitive you get all bent out of shape watching a video on youtube?
How do you people expect to survive an altercation if a youtube video gets you all butthurt?
Its his use of Kuzushi that makes it all work, most Aikido players today dont seem to have a clue how to apply Kuzushi
From Backyard Wing Chun to Junk Yard Aikido ...great video I like the way you handle all the grips and locks thank you for sharing and I will implement some of these techniques in my teachings..
Vince deserves a beer...
without his hands twisted
No more beer, no more
Thank you for clarifying that no disrespect is meant. Most people wouldn't take the time to do that.
Boy, some people sure do get worked up.
Some context here. This is a trailer for a video that runs 2 hours and 16 minutes, so if you have not watched the material in its entirety, many of you posters are commenting based on very little information.
Most of the material contained in the video is conceptual, but is also a detailed examination of how joints lock, and then break. If you want to learn how to destroy human anatomy, it is a good idea to be familiar with how it works, and how to stop it working. If you are duty bound, then perhaps you have to practice restraint and control in the application of locking techniques, but if you are a private citizen, and your duty is to get home safely, then a wicked hard face smash followed by an elbow break, and an ankle roll might be apropos.
In the words of Kelly McCann - perhaps the best combatives/close quarters combat instructor teaching today - "Adhere to principles, apply technique". Here's another one from Kelly, "Martial arts you do with someone, combatives you do to someone".
Practice martial arts to learn discipline, spirit, and get fit. Practice combatives to get you and your loved ones home safely.
The gift that Michael Janich brings to us in his instruction is stripping away the nonsense, religiosity and obfuscation common in most traditional martial arts. You may disagree with his approach, but it is authentic and genuine in its presentation and application.
+StaySafeMedia I practice martial art to kill people more effectively with my hands. Perhaps one day I will learn for spiritual growth or some metaphysical reason like that. Between now and then, if I am put in a situation where my hands become a necessary thing, then you will not go home unless that ambulance crew is absolutely top notch. Keep on keeping it real!
+MasterChief Yes they will, raise both hands into a defensive posture and walk toward them, with you hands going roughly at their face. It is natural then to grab one or both of your wrists to divert you from running into them. Then, all of a sudden, they are screaming like little girls as you break their wrists in a dozen new and shiny ways!
See, I am not of the school that teaches you to run away, I am from the school that says that if an opponent wants combat, you should destroy him totally and in an instant. FAIR is any fight you walked away from unharmed. But you must always remember: You have to WIN the fight before anyone can get there to help him out. You have one shot to make it work, so go 100% all out until you do win.
It's youtube. Just turn the comments off for the video.
As someone whose trained and practiced for years in aikido/aiki jiu-jitsu, I completely agree. Quite frankly, anyone who criticizes the use of certain techniques/movements doesn't understand the basic precept of aikido. In any practical real world situation, it's meant to be adaptable. An educated understanding of how joints move, their extents, their limitations, pressure points, pivot points, etc. well take you further in aikido than strict adherence to specific techniques designed only for exhibition fighting...
I honestly couldn't name my techniques, as they're a hash of different techniques and styles with a little personality thrown in... besides, if you're involved in a real fight... you spend more than half the time making it up as you go along.
Now some people argue that they never see practical aikido against an opponent that isn't actively resisting. There are some very simple reasons for that: I can't find any willing volunteers to "practice" on that may result in severe bodily injury to themselves (after all, if you want "real"... it will be at full speed with no holds barred...) can you? The first thing you learn in aikido is how to take a fall without injury, so if you're sparring against an unpredictable opponent, their "resistance" will only result in injury. Quite frankly, that argument is about as absurd as it would be to ask why there are no "training videos" on close quarters urban combat with live rounds in the middle of a warzone...
And lastly, my own contribution/advice should you ever find yourself in a position where you need to defend yourself; remember this simple acronym:
"SPLK" [Solar Plexus, a powerful strike to center mass will stun any opponent; Liver, a powerful strike to the upper right abdomen or especially to the side under the arm (a large cluster of nerves pass under the arm) will incapacitate most opponents and is extremely painful; Kidney... not really necessary, but any strong blow to side lower back will cause unbearable pain to the point of unconscious-nous... and they'll feel even worse the next morning when they're peeing blood, and will most likely regret tackling with you for a long time...] ;)
I am a student of Tuhon McGrath, Tom Bisio and have attended seminars with Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje. For any commenters: In training and demos we are taught not to apply full force and to the partners--don't resist or we'll have a class full of dislocated wrists and shoulders. There are similar moves are involved but we are taught empty hand, blunt weapon and edged weapon moves for different situations. This video points out some of those and is to be taken seriously. Very well explained and demonstrated!!
That is partial true - In fact nearly all basic Tai-jutzu techniques in AIkido are closely related to (Buki-Wasa) weapon techniques (Jo & Ken). If some one wields a sword on the battle field or tries to poke you with a spear, it is pretty natural to try to disarm or get control of the weapon, especially when more opponents are present (which in fact is often the case). If you where a Samurai fighting in the battlefield - You would need your sword to move freely regardless of holds and grabs.
Great info. Thank you
"If you simply want to argue, do it on your own time"....Well said!!!! I can't stand reading arguments for the sake of arguing. Well, That's all well and good if your opponent is a mortal...but WHAT IF you are attacked by a level 85 Warlock with raid gear? Fact of the matter is that martial arts are different things to different people. Some people are in it for the tradition, ritual and history. Others for the competitive aspects and others for nothing more than being able to walk away alive. Appreciate your fact of the matter approach. Take what works for you, and if it's not what you're looking for, walk away (with your mouth closed).
I felt these comments were not necessary. I enjoyed his methodology and whether his ideas are coming from Akido or Sponge Bob, feeding negativity isn't needed. Stay on target, relay your message without trying to put a-holes in their place. The higher road has a clearer view.
This was brilliant
Well explained an applied.
these immobilizations are good short term.
Control points for noncompliant require some atemi strikes, plus kazushi unblancing.
The completion to a choke or knockout.
Krystal, your answer rocks! That's exactly how it works in real life. It's to blame the hakama!
Great video - clear demos and even clearer explanations. I'm not sure what the problem is with people getting concerned about the use of the term "Aikido" in what you're teaching. You need to give what your teaching some sort of name and much of what you've demonstrated could've come from Aikido. It could also have come from Krav Maga, Ju-Jitsu, Hapkido or elsewhere. Personally, I think you are teaching very sound self-defence techniques very well. Keep up the good work!
Unfortunately in many clubs and dojos it´s often not trained or even mentioned - But yes all the openings for both punches and low kicks, knees are there. As someone already mentioned it´s called "Atemi". Very often it serves as a diversion, but never the less it has to be applied with focused intention (Strong Kia Adviced) - You want the opponents body to react to it. Even in the very basic 1st technique "Ikkyo"(omote/kihon) you will need a straight punch or hand attack to the opponents face.
Well done. Cheers.
This is a very good video. Wish this guy had a Dojo where I live. I would be there like White on Rice. I am sure that many Bar Bouncers, Security Staff use these techniques. CheckitOut. I have had many Locks etc done to myself from experienced Aikido Practitioners. With many of these locks, the stronger that you are, the more you resist, the more you hurt. The person putting the technique on you, just moves with your body. In other words, you are your own worst enemy. The more you resist, the more hurt that you are causing yourself. Before my Brother passed, he was an avid Aikido practitioner. I never really did learn not to ask him questions re Aikido. Many occasions, I would leave his house with my wrist, elbow and shoulders hurting. I know 100% how effective these techniques are, obviously being the willing recipient many times.
From what I hear, the reason for the focus on defense against wrist grabbing in Aikido stems at least partially from the samurai days, when people would grab the wrist in order to prevent drawing of the sword. The technique would then be made from there.
Great job
Because you asked when someone is going to grab your wrist. I am extending the conversation and adding that wrist grabs in aikido are just a convenient way of the attacker providing aggressive linear motion toward the attackee. Folks complain about unrealistic attacks, but dont understand where technique actually begins and what those "unrealistic" attacks really offer.
Great video...I look forward to seeing more.....and poor Vince
Joint locking a major component of the art-along with kicking, throwing, and hand strikes.
Man u guys need to lighten up this is simply someone sharing his perspective of effective self defence.
I appreciate your approach to the arts! as well as the respect you shared in the beginning of the video, well done sir!
Very nice video. You have great teaching skill. Much better than most others I've seen. Keep up the good work!
Wally Jay is a legend in a way, so glad you recalled him.
At 5:58, I also did that lock incorrectly for years. The problem is the elbow mobility of your opponent. If you twist the wrist more (you have his fingers pointed up) so his fingers point to the front of him the elbow cannot bend. If he does try to bend his arm he will feel it immediately in his radial nerve/ radial bone in his forearm. I've noticed other locks are not taught correctly at most schools as well, then that crap gets passed on.
i have indeed been grabbed more than 3 times in a fight so it tells me something when people say no ones gonna grab your wrist or arms ...they havnt really experianced many fights .