Rickson’s new course is now open
But what is the content of “Enter the Weapons” after all?
On June, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation took Gallerr crew to California to film Module 2 of the Self.Defense.Unit. We used the Gracie Academy as the location and shot during a week taking advantage of RED cameras, cinema-like lighting and audio systems, and of course an inspired master Rickson.
Each block below is a comprehensive class of the course dubbed “Enter the Weapons,” now available for the whole world through the selfdefenseunit.com:
Art and craft
In this intro to Module 2, master Rickson Gracie acknowledges who helped the Self.Defense.Unit, and talks a bit about his past and how he was lucky enough to have Jiu-Jitsu naturally introduced to his life. Now his mission is to organize the knowledge and transform the art into a craft so everyone will be able to learn.
Honoring Grand Master Helio Gracie
In this class, Rickson acknowledges where the Self.Defense.Unit syllabus comes from and goes over his touches and invisible aspect additions that will make this course unique for you. Each position, he says, is an example of the effectiveness.
Enter the Weapons
This Module 2 is bringing you the first classes dealing with knives, clubs, guns. Here master Rickson explains we are covering situations that you probably never will face, but they are still important because they also teach you Jiu-Jitsu, and they are fun to practice.
Developing the fundamentals through Self Defense
Master Rickson here clarifies precisely what self-defense is: it is the fundamentals, it won’t make you win the game of Jiu-Jitsu against Jiu-Jitsu, but without this knowledge, you may as well go all the way becoming very tough but without the full understanding of Jiu-Jitsu.
Back bear hug under arms defense and with lift.
In this class, Master Rickson Gracie goes over the traditional defense that ends on the knee lock but goes further predicting stresses in which you need to apply more advanced concepts of base, connection and flow.
Hook Sweep.
This move is a classic variation of the Scissor Sweep, but it happens when the aggressor is one step ahead, forcing a stack pass. Pay attention to the invisible aspects of connection used by Rickson to make sure you have the move.
Standing stopping the tackle with knee and elbow
Here your training partner is trying to tackle you like a football player. You need to understand the proper weight distribution to keep your base solid so that you can protect yourself and immediately counter accordingly.
Armlock from mount plus variation
One of the most classic Jiu-Jitsu moves here is explained by the master in a fashion that will give you tools to be relaxed and well connected. Pay attention to the variation, in which Rickson will provide you with a hint about controlling the shoulder to secure the finish.
Shoulder grab, with arm bent and straight
Here you are, being held and dragged by an opponent by the shoulder. Time to finish your training partner with one of the most plastic self-defense finishes there is. But hold on? Is there any invisible aspect on this? Yes, there always is.
Guillotine choke defense
The guillotine is a type of headlock that shows the aggressor is skilled. So you need to have a better understanding of the best base and connection in order not to tap or faint. Master Rickson goes thoroughly through it, and you will feel safe after mastering this class.
Side control concept
You passed the guard. Now you need to know where you are, and where you go from here. But first, you need to keep yourself in a proper balance, and ready to react to the stresses your opponent is going to inflict on you.
From side control to mount
Of course, you want to achieve the mount, who doesn’t? But for that, you will need to find the proper angle to do so, and mainly, defeat your opponent’s inner arm, which consists of his best protection. Master Rickson teaches a thing or two to help you on that matter.
Knife defense, underhand
Remember this Module is the introduction to the basic defense against weapons. And here it is the first move involving a threat from a knife. Read the situation before acting. And then use your connections and your body properly to get away safe from this critical scenario.
Armlock options from side control
You have many ways to attempt an armlock from side control, and Rickson in this class will teach you two. But first, the master will try to make sure you position yourself in a way that will make it a bit hard for your opponent to escape.
Front bear hug under arms defense
Another very traditional self-defense situation that you can now add to your arsenal with some invisible aspects. Practice the turtle back, as you’re going to need in in other cases. And make sure you base yourself stepping towards the side that will give you a better weight distribution.
Mount elbow escape
Do you have the mount elbow escape mastered? What do you do when your opponent control your head and prevent you from turning sideways to implement it? Well, open your mind because Master Rickson has a different approach to this position.
Reach choke defenses, pulled backward
In module 1, we learned a few invisible aspects for this position when the aggressor has a parallel base. When he has a leg leading the stance, however, you will feel it right away and will need to switch strategy accordingly.
Triangle choke
Either if you are an advanced practitioner or a rookie, you may have trouble submitting people with the triangle choke. It’s about angles and not to get stuck, as you will see in this seven-minute-plus master class with master Rickson.
Headlock defense, attacker bent over
You got a bit late, and the aggressor was able to break your posture and prevent your standing headlock to-go escapes. Worry no more as master Rickson will clarify what to do to make sure you will get away from this trouble, even when your opponent makes it even harder.
Side headlock escape using hook
Back to the ground, back to the headlocks. But now there’s no room for you use your arm to frame, so you need to hug, connect, and use your foot as a hook to revert the situation. Of course, you need to survive first, and this is the most crucial aspect of the move.
Club defense, overhead, close range
Now the weapon is a club, and your aggressor will hit your head if you don’t know better. But you will know, and not only that, you will learn a lot about weight distribution and leverage when you practice this move the way master Rickson teaches.
Escape and protection from side mount
It’s a critical situation as your opponent is now across side you. But it’s not the end of the world. In the most comprehensive class so far at the Self.Defense.Unit arch, master Rickson takes over 10 minutes to go over different scenarios and invisible aspects.
Rear gun defense, hostage position
Alright, we wrote in the previous class that the situation was critical. Not really. Now there is a gun on your head, and you’re a hostage. You must not do silly things, and master Rickson doesn’t want to make you delusional. But, if it’s a life/death situation, you better have an option.
Knee-on-belly concept
The knee-on-belly is one of the unique and most underlooked situations in a fight, so chances are you are not that good on that, right? Time to adjust things and understand it’s a situation that will open many possibilities for you from now on.
You can also attend to the course “Enter the Weapons.” To enroll, click here.
