I'm nothing special at all but have trained since 1976. I tell my son, if I ever recommend or endorse anyone its Kevin. It takes years to reach the level of kinesthetic awareness displayed here. It's worth a ton and I can't believe he is sharing it on here...what a gift- even for me with all my years of seriously dedicated training.
If been a bouncer for many many year's. I always trained boxing, but I realized that was not good enough for working the doors. I have been training MMA (for want of a better word) for a few years now. We only do street applicable stuff. We do lots of grappling with headbutts and biting. We do some of this stuff which I love as I need it for work. I have watched a few videos now, and went and trained your stuff. And I have even used a couple of your drill's. These things work if done correctly. And are great if you want to control someone, rather than hurt them. Thank you, keep the videos coming!
Kevin Secours come think of it. Mma is bigger than ever. The occasion where you meeting people who train in it too... So what about a "5 tips...." on how to deal with a "trained knucle head" for doormen and police officers :-) as always, sorry for the poor english ;-)
As always, great information delivered clearly and concisely. The camera work was a little distracting in the middle with the back-lighting causing details in the foreground to disappear at times. I hate to sound nit-picky but, being a predominately visual learner, I feel like I might be missing out on a detail when I can't see everything. I understand these are usually seminar situations, not video production situations. Mr. Secours, you are one of the best instructors I've seen anywhere. I appreciate the wealth of information you put on RUclips.
kool!!!! Just noticed the Blacklist poster on the wall. I missed that the first 5 times. LOL! I nerded out for a sec and smiled really big! Awesome work. Jewels every time.
Kevin, This one is incredible. They all are, but this one particularly just wanna watch it a few times simply for the fluidity in your delivery. Nice. So is there a product for this yet? I'm ready to buy. Yves
Yay. Glad you enjoyed it. Not planning on any product on this. I have another piece on 5 steps for head and arms on the ground and a few other snippets from the same day. Was there something specific you wanted to see? If you have specific requests, no matter how detailed, maybe I could get something filmed for you in the next week or two.
No we're good!! You've got TONS on pivotshare (your site) to consume. Not enough hours in the day to watch it all. Wish I could make the summer camp this year😢😢. Grateful for this treasure trove of all this content. Yves
Hey Kevin, I have a question. I recently started training in BJJ at an academy near me, and I've noticed that they tend to focus almost entirely on competition jiu jitsu and don't teach a lot of self defense strategies/skills, which is what made me interested in martial arts. Would it be better for me to seek a different school that focuses more on self defense, or just keep training at the academy I'm at and just try to separate the sport from the street skills? Thanks!
I would say try to keep training there and separate things in your mind. If they are open, they should let you train variations, some of which are a lot more applicable for the street. If they are very fixed and insist on you training things that are entirely unfit for your goals, only then would I suggest looking elsewhere. There is always something of value to be had, and most BJJ schools have great basic delivery systems and basic movements that can be easily adapted. Mindset is always more important than the external manifestation. You can always be thinking about dirty shots, eye gouges, etc.
I work in Systema and Combat Hapkido that both work with self-defense minded groundwork. We practice slowly and have a good concept to approach grappling with head-butts, eye gouges, strikes, and getting up and out quickly. The problem I have playing with BJJ folks (and I do often) is that I have a tough time NOT going for small joint manipulations, pressure points, etc. Even this week I got scolded for choking someone with their own belt when it got tangled in our grapple. It's hard to separating your purposes at the same time. What are your thoughts, Kevin?
I definitely can relate to the frustration. I can't speak for you but for me, for a long time, I resided in a place where I struggled with that dilemma and as such avoided sport guys. Then, I had some sport exposure and the guys handled me. Admittedly it was at their own game but I wasn't content with the excuse that I would of or would have done more in a "real" fight. It just bothered me. I didn't see a lot of their stuff coming. My body didn't understand it. And I was a skilled grappler in routine practice at the time. So I immersed myself in their game until my body understood it better and I could fend off some of the more basic stuff. What I realized from that experience was that losing at an unfamiliar game is good for the ego and occasional exposure to it is equally good. I also learned that there are some things that you would never think would apply that creep into you by osmosis when you expose yourself to different styles. I had a footwork epiphany during a capoeira seminar. I had a dirty boxing revelation during standing chi kung. Things sometimes emerge from unlikely sources. Now, when I train sport and only see gouges and finger locks, I am able to repress them fully while maintaining intense visualization. This duality has become a key part of exerting emotional control over my arsenal and it is something that has been particularly essential in training law enforcement and other professionals with large social responsibility. A lot of my students cross train in BJJ and Wrestling. They experience the same frustration. Some choose to go sportive, but they do so knowingly. Others become more mindful of their priority on self defense. Either way, it encourages critical thinking and independence. I believe that wide exposure is key. I welcome the conflict wherever it manifests. I understand the desire and decision to reduce inputs and focus on less, but I have always found the greatest growth through massive exposure.
Thank you for the reflection, Kevin. I totally agree and still expose myself often and "tie the white belt on" as often as I can. That, interestingly enough is how I came to Systema, in fact. I, like you, have a huge appetite for martial training in all its forms and fashions. I've had some of my students train with you before, but never was able to before. I'm currently in the Middle East, but hope to make it out your way someday. Thanks for the thoughtful dialogue and content.
Brabo is another name for darce. Plus the standard head and arm, which is done from a mirrored position, whereas most of the others are done from north south. There are some variations where the arm is snaked inside the arm, like you are starting from a half nelson, like a supported triangle, but they are more variations than different chokes.
I'm nothing special at all but have trained since 1976. I tell my son, if I ever recommend or endorse anyone its Kevin. It takes years to reach the level of kinesthetic awareness displayed here. It's worth a ton and I can't believe he is sharing it on here...what a gift- even for me with all my years of seriously dedicated training.
Very helpful info for real world control without hurting people. This really helps in my day job. Thank you for sharing Kevin.
My pleasure. Please email me if you ever want to compare notes on restraint. I”d love to hear what’s working for you .
If been a bouncer for many many year's. I always trained boxing, but I realized that was not good enough for working the doors. I have been training MMA (for want of a better word) for a few years now. We only do street applicable stuff. We do lots of grappling with headbutts and biting. We do some of this stuff which I love as I need it for work. I have watched a few videos now, and went and trained your stuff. And I have even used a couple of your drill's. These things work if done correctly. And are great if you want to control someone, rather than hurt them. Thank you, keep the videos coming!
Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there.
They were some great tips. Stuff I wouldn't think of and stuff that I wouln't think that much into.
Thank's for the quick tips ! Your longer form videos are great, but those little reminders do wonder on the overall retention. Cheers !
Absolutely. Let me know if there is anything specific you want to see.
Kevin Secours come think of it. Mma is bigger than ever. The occasion where you meeting people who train in it too...
So what about a "5 tips...." on how to deal with a "trained knucle head"
for doormen and police officers :-)
as always, sorry for the poor english ;-)
As always, great information delivered clearly and concisely. The camera work was a little distracting in the middle with the back-lighting causing details in the foreground to disappear at times. I hate to sound nit-picky but, being a predominately visual learner, I feel like I might be missing out on a detail when I can't see everything. I understand these are usually seminar situations, not video production situations. Mr. Secours, you are one of the best instructors I've seen anywhere. I appreciate the wealth of information you put on RUclips.
Sorry about that. It happens sometimes in a dynamic environment when we're walking around.
Great explanation as always thank you. Keep those videos coming.
Great explanations! Not just the "what" but including the "why" is crucial in teaching. Sub'd
Nate Beres thank you for watching. I appreciate it
kool!!!!
Just noticed the Blacklist poster on the wall. I missed that the first 5 times. LOL! I nerded out for a sec and smiled really big! Awesome work. Jewels every time.
Glad you liked it. It brings joy to me every time too.
Very nice!!! - Thank you for the great share brother.
Any time. Thanks for watching.
Thank you again sir
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great Video
Thanks. Let me know if you have any specific topics you want to see.
Well, my friend, I like a content geared more towards the tactical area. Thank you for your interest and continue this beautiful work.
Very important topic
Thanks for watching.
Love it!
Thanks for helping me film.
Kevin Secours your welcome!
Kevin,
This one is incredible. They all are, but this one particularly just wanna watch it a few times simply for the fluidity in your delivery. Nice. So is there a product for this yet? I'm ready to buy.
Yves
Yay. Glad you enjoyed it. Not planning on any product on this. I have another piece on 5 steps for head and arms on the ground and a few other snippets from the same day. Was there something specific you wanted to see? If you have specific requests, no matter how detailed, maybe I could get something filmed for you in the next week or two.
No we're good!! You've got TONS on pivotshare (your site) to consume. Not enough hours in the day to watch it all. Wish I could make the summer camp this year😢😢. Grateful for this treasure trove of all this content.
Yves
Hey Kevin, I have a question. I recently started training in BJJ at an academy near me, and I've noticed that they tend to focus almost entirely on competition jiu jitsu and don't teach a lot of self defense strategies/skills, which is what made me interested in martial arts. Would it be better for me to seek a different school that focuses more on self defense, or just keep training at the academy I'm at and just try to separate the sport from the street skills? Thanks!
I would say try to keep training there and separate things in your mind. If they are open, they should let you train variations, some of which are a lot more applicable for the street. If they are very fixed and insist on you training things that are entirely unfit for your goals, only then would I suggest looking elsewhere. There is always something of value to be had, and most BJJ schools have great basic delivery systems and basic movements that can be easily adapted. Mindset is always more important than the external manifestation. You can always be thinking about dirty shots, eye gouges, etc.
Thank you for the advice!
I work in Systema and Combat Hapkido that both work with self-defense minded groundwork. We practice slowly and have a good concept to approach grappling with head-butts, eye gouges, strikes, and getting up and out quickly. The problem I have playing with BJJ folks (and I do often) is that I have a tough time NOT going for small joint manipulations, pressure points, etc. Even this week I got scolded for choking someone with their own belt when it got tangled in our grapple. It's hard to separating your purposes at the same time. What are your thoughts, Kevin?
I definitely can relate to the frustration. I can't speak for you but for me, for a long time, I resided in a place where I struggled with that dilemma and as such avoided sport guys. Then, I had some sport exposure and the guys handled me. Admittedly it was at their own game but I wasn't content with the excuse that I would of or would have done more in a "real" fight. It just bothered me. I didn't see a lot of their stuff coming. My body didn't understand it. And I was a skilled grappler in routine practice at the time. So I immersed myself in their game until my body understood it better and I could fend off some of the more basic stuff. What I realized from that experience was that losing at an unfamiliar game is good for the ego and occasional exposure to it is equally good. I also learned that there are some things that you would never think would apply that creep into you by osmosis when you expose yourself to different styles. I had a footwork epiphany during a capoeira seminar. I had a dirty boxing revelation during standing chi kung. Things sometimes emerge from unlikely sources. Now, when I train sport and only see gouges and finger locks, I am able to repress them fully while maintaining intense visualization. This duality has become a key part of exerting emotional control over my arsenal and it is something that has been particularly essential in training law enforcement and other professionals with large social responsibility. A lot of my students cross train in BJJ and Wrestling. They experience the same frustration. Some choose to go sportive, but they do so knowingly. Others become more mindful of their priority on self defense. Either way, it encourages critical thinking and independence. I believe that wide exposure is key. I welcome the conflict wherever it manifests. I understand the desire and decision to reduce inputs and focus on less, but I have always found the greatest growth through massive exposure.
Thank you for the reflection, Kevin. I totally agree and still expose myself often and "tie the white belt on" as often as I can. That, interestingly enough is how I came to Systema, in fact. I, like you, have a huge appetite for martial training in all its forms and fashions. I've had some of my students train with you before, but never was able to before. I'm currently in the Middle East, but hope to make it out your way someday. Thanks for the thoughtful dialogue and content.
It’s a side control or arm control technique
Yep absolutely.
10:00 u can see the splinter cell blacklist poster :D
Autographed by the full cast and crew. A treasured item. A great group of people.
very cool 😀
anaconda,darce,triangle with legs...what am i missing?
Brabo is another name for darce. Plus the standard head and arm, which is done from a mirrored position, whereas most of the others are done from north south. There are some variations where the arm is snaked inside the arm, like you are starting from a half nelson, like a supported triangle, but they are more variations than different chokes.