Self Defense Tip Against a Bigger, Stronger Opponent
Defending yourself against a bigger, stronger opponent is a common concern in the martial arts. In fact, it might be the whole reason martial arts were developed in the first place!
In this video, Sifu Matt Ember shares a quick tip to help someone smaller and weaker be more effective when facing a larger attacker.
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Martial artists always ask me about speed and strength, but no one ever asks about acceleration.
Too bad, because according to Sifu Matt, acceleration is the secret to making a technique work when you’re smaller and weaker than your opponent.
What is acceleration?
Let’s say your car can race along at 100 miles per hour. That’s speed. But how long does it take to reach that speed? That time is your rate of acceleration.
In a fight, if someone is stronger than you and can adjust to your movement, they will resist and stop it. But if you can accelerate to a position before your opponent can resist, you will have a chance to complete your movement.
That’s why acceleration is so important!
Acceleration is the key difference between a SNAP or a TAP. If your partner has time to tap, that means you decreased your acceleration. If you snapped the same technique, you would cause damage before your partner even knew what was happening.
If you practice Karate, the word “kime” may come to mind. If you practice Kung Fu, you may think of “fa jin”. Either way, we’re talking about a moment of total commitment. That’s what adds SNAP to your techniques.
Of course, you still want to maximize your speed and strength, just don’t forget that speed and strength are not enough! Whole body acceleration is a crucial factor when someone faces a bigger, stronger opponent.
So, how can you develop your acceleration? Here’s a fun challenge for you…
The Beer Ring Challenge
1. Get some plastic rings from a six-pack of beer or soda.
2. Fold them over until you are left with just one ring.
3. Insert your fingers (two or three) to get a good double grip.
4. Take a breath and…
5. SNAP. Try to pull the rings apart.
Simple, right? But not easy!
Remember, the trick is acceleration, not strength. So, focus on exploding, not stretching.
Of course, the more important challenge is to apply this “trick” to your martial arts training. Focus on adding more SNAP to your workouts and let me know if that helps you handle a bigger, stronger opponent, too.
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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.
Learn physics to help your martial arts. Look up centripetal force (circular force). It why loops and circles create an easier lift. It's the difference between just pulling up a heavy dumb bell vs. spinning while doing it. Same is true when standing up. Which one is easier?
Geometry is why your 45° angle is strong. Because of that multiples of 45 (such as 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, 540°, etc.) are also strong angles. It provides a good structure
Ur Sifu seems like a very nice guy on the outside, but he seems like he has a dragon on the inside that he releases when he needs to. You can feel his powerful energy
#AndoALegendIsBorn Awesomely demonstrated my friend and New found Sensei ✊Also I actually LoL with you as you are a "Funny Guy" respect to that smaller guy, I would not mess with him. Great video once again ✌
Great job!! Thank you so much !! 😉 It was nice video 😉 It's a shame that you are so far away I would like to come and train with you. Hmm I was looking forward to see some Kung Fu and I am glad that you introduced us to your Sifu thanks for doing it . Kung Fu is a brotherhood that's what my Sifu used to say 😉 so stay positive and keep fighting for a Happy life ^^
Definitely more of Sifu Matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just subscribed to your channel so that I can get updates on Sifu Matt's tips and techniques. Waiting. Thx for this awesome video.
I love it when they get all sciency… I have been focusing a lot on how a small person like me could stop a big guy. I was wondering how I could transfer more force with my strikes and I noticed getting more reaction out of the bag when the strike had a, well, a snap! I thought of Bruce Lee describing his arms as being like cobras striking. Is this the same principal you guys are talking about?
Great subject that was explained well. Acceleration/snap isn’t perhaps focused as much as it should once the base level technique has set. Combat is the end goal of all sports.
Can't believe you were trained by that guy from Monty Python. Who knew??
great stuff.
Nice explanation of a simple concept, wich is realy hard to master. THX
F (force) = m (mass) * a (acceleration)
Power = F * v (velocity)
Learn physics to help your martial arts.
Look up centripetal force (circular force). It why loops and circles create an easier lift. It's the difference between just pulling up a heavy dumb bell vs. spinning while doing it. Same is true when standing up. Which one is easier?
Geometry is why your 45° angle is strong. Because of that multiples of 45 (such as 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, 540°, etc.) are also strong angles. It provides a good structure
Aw man I thought you were gonna snap it at the end!
Thanks for the tips !!
Ur Sifu seems like a very nice guy on the outside, but he seems like he has a dragon on the inside that he releases when he needs to. You can feel his powerful energy
#AndoALegendIsBorn Awesomely demonstrated my friend and New found Sensei ✊Also I actually LoL with you as you are a "Funny Guy" respect to that smaller guy, I would not mess with him. Great video once again ✌
Great job!! Thank you so much !! 😉 It was nice video 😉 It's a shame that you are so far away I would like to come and train with you.
Hmm I was looking forward to see some Kung Fu and I am glad that you introduced us to your Sifu thanks for doing it . Kung Fu is a brotherhood that's what my Sifu used to say 😉 so stay positive and keep fighting for a Happy life ^^
Great video!
This challenge is impossible 😂😨
technically acceleration is what kills you in something like a car crash
Thank you Sir, Great Video!
Definitely more of Sifu Matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just subscribed to your channel so that I can get updates on Sifu Matt's tips and techniques. Waiting. Thx for this awesome video.
I love it when they get all sciency… I have been focusing a lot on how a small person like me could stop a big guy. I was wondering how I could transfer more force with my strikes and I noticed getting more reaction out of the bag when the strike had a, well, a snap! I thought of Bruce Lee describing his arms as being like cobras striking. Is this the same principal you guys are talking about?
Thankyou sir
Hey Ando which Kung fu do you practice and teach ???
Ando, does the happy life symbol have a meaning, why did you pick that design?
Great subject that was explained well.
Acceleration/snap isn’t perhaps focused as much as it should once the base level technique has set.
Combat is the end goal of all sports.