Product Description

IN EASY TECHNIQUES FOR SELF DEFENSE, Gene Simco demonstrates an assortment of effective self-defense techniques that any one can apply in threatening situations. With an easy approach to self-defense when physical confrontations are unavoidable, you can train yourself in an automatic, instinctive, reliable response to virtually any form of attack. This easy approach does not require size, strength, or speed. It requires you to use your brain and practice constantly. This lesson includes a supplemental segment on techniques for law enforcement and other professionals, which they use to subdue and restrain their attackers as well as defend themselves.

GENE SIMCO, a renowned martial artist who holds black belts in both classic and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is a sought-after instructor among professional and recreational practitioners alike. Gene has years of experience teaching in military and law enforcement and is a Special Operations Combative Instructor. Gene has trained state, national, and world champions from all walks of life. Here his teachings are passed to you!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52353 in DVD
• Brand: MUSIC VIDEO DISTRIBUTORS
• Released on: 2005-10-03
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 90 minutes

Features

• IN EASY TECHNIQUES FOR SELF DEFENSE, Gene Simco demonstrates an assortment of effective self-defense techniques that any one can apply in threatening situations. With an easy approach to self-defense when physical confrontations are unavoidable, you can train yourself in an automatic, instinctive, reliable response to virtually any form of attack. This easy approach does not require size, strength

Customer Reviews

"Excellent flow patterns. Functional, reliable techniques."
This is exactly what I was looking for. Simco shows some awesome wrist locks with great explanations. The DVD was a success because I watched it with a partner and followed along. I converted many of them into one-step sparring techniques that look pretty sharp. I am very pleased with this self-defense DVD, the instructor is extremely knowledgeable about the subject material and it is a no nonsense DVD that gets right to the heart of strategy. Great tool!

A very well organized and well thought out approach to self defense
The first time I have seen a minimalist approach to defense in a high stress environment, using a few simple techniques for multiple attacks and focusing on applications for different types of athletic abilities. A realistic attitude was presented in admitting the unpractical-ness of elaborate techniques presented elsewhere, and due seriousness given when dealing with armed attacks. Overall, Mr Simco is friendly and patient with his instruction, with good video editing, use of effects and camera work. My compliments to Mr. Simco's assistant Nick, who patiently endures being the 'punching bag' in the demonstrations! Beware of the choppy start of the video and be aware of the law enforcement focus of the 2nd half of the video,'restraining techniques' if a private citizen. A refreshingly honest and useful presentation!

There are better choice for easy self defense.
Unfortunately, this is based on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which has become very popular with young males over the last few years and is similiar to wrestling.

While there is nothing wrong with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, its not a system that small females or older individuals tend to do well in. I have reservations about martial arts that require strength, flexibility or years of training, unless of course, you have the time and the inclination to do this.

Personally, I would recommend something from the Israeli fighting systems because they are 1. Easy to learn. 2. Easy to remember and 3. Don't require knowledge of submission holds and ground grappling.

For easy self-defense, check out Krav Maga or anything by Paul Vunak.