The Shield & Strike Concept

Here is a little clip that talks about the concept of shield in the face, followed by an immediate strike. A concept born in medieval warfare and seen time and again in historical melee weapon conflict. This concept was also employed by the Zulu warriors that would use a cow hide shield and a short spear called an Iklwa. The principle of this tactic will work unarmed as well as with an array of street or melee weapons. Most certainly something the student of Combatives study should be aware of! Enjoy Lee M
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[@jamesmccrindle8633]

Anyone who trained Riot control in the Royal Marines may remember the teachings of the small shield and baton.Circular hard shield was punching boss to do exactly what Lee is doing with the punch out followed by a circular downward baton strike from the shoulder using the same motion as a hammer fist to repeatedly used until threat was gone.As a impact tool the baton was shit!Lads would drill holes and pour lead into said hole to add weight.Just some trivia/History as I was being taught this early 90’s.Show’s what works transfers culture and time.Thanks for reading.Train smart,stay safe.🙏

[@tonysicily2687]

You really are a modern day Ed Parker. You innovate & modernise traditional, but nearly forgotten fighting techniques, and rework them for todays streets. As a Kenpoist of 4o years I can give no higher praise. Awesome work sir

[@jamescharlier393]

Thanks for turning ancient concept into clear practices rules

[@vampilein7291]

Sehr gute Technik zum trainieren Danke Mr. Lee

[@Th3LostR3dCoat]

As one of my teachers once said, "make a sword of the body". The principles of sword work or any weapon must be able to overlap to unarmed combat otherwise you're learning two sets of movements. Awesome video as always Mr Morrison. Teaching the concept of the Shield also being a weapon is alien to some people just as the weapon can sometimes be the shield. Go in peace 🙏

[@M-a-k-o]

Agreed. The Philippino Martial Arts start teaching with sticks. The same movements apply to sword, knife and unarmed combat.

[@Th3LostR3dCoat]

@@M-a-k-o I have great respect for the Phillipino arts 🙏

[@M-a-k-o]

@@Th3LostR3dCoat Me too. There is a great channel here on YT called FMA pulse. The guys invite different instructors so you get to see a wide range of styles and techniques. My favorite one is Grand Master Medina of Derobio Escrima🙏

[@Th3LostR3dCoat]

@@M-a-k-o thanks I'll take a look

[@truebeliever8605]

Keep it coming love the history

[@dlloydy5356]

Really interesting stuff

[@lordlollops1]

Friday evening going for a meal with my wife and six year old son , we passed a scumbag who eyeballs me, turns around about 10 feet away and starts shouting do you want to fight. I desculated the situation by saying no I am out with my wife and child and not looking for a fight. I was happy that I managed to stop the situation but also my blood was boiling he put my wife and child at risk and frightened them I really wanted to get stuck in , its hard not to react but it can also cost you your life

[@CW3500]

"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle." Sun Tzu, The Art of War.

[@UrbanCombatives]

Pick your battles my friend! The best SP of all, is to NOT be there! De-escalation comes in a very good second! Only ever fight if you are a cornered animal, under immediate threat or if the threat is directed to your loved ones! Now you have NO other choice, if there's no other choice, then what f##king choice have you got? Now fight like a vicious demon, until there is nothing left to fight about!

[@lordlollops1]

@@UrbanCombatives Thank you Lee, I have been watching Uraban combative videos for years and have learnt so much , deesculation was my main priority but if it had gone the other way especially with my family it would have been full animal mode. Reply and advice much appreciated.

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

There are medieval manuscripts showing the same move.

[@TheMackirk]

Such as?

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

@@TheMackirk It's in sword & buckler fighting. There's a site named Wiktenauer, they have a lot of old manuscripts.

[@TheMackirk]

@@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y cheers

[@DaveCollins123]

In Broughton’s era of Pugilism it was common to use the lead hand as a defensive/trapping hand and use only the rear hand to strike with…

[@TearsoftheSun218]

Can you do a downward elbow video chopping elbow?

[@themadrazorback2019]

F-ING AWESOME AS USUAL!

[@lorenzor124]

Sir, could you kindly let us know what brand name of arm shield you demonstrate? Thanks

[@tacticaltemplar875]

The small round one is the Coldsteel buckler. Pretty legit practice tool considering its low price tag.

[@tacticaltemplar875]

@@tatumergo3931 I know. I just specified what particular brand of buckler it was since that's what I assumed he was asking about.

[@alextop1850]

Awesome 👌

[@owenthomas9863]

I got a buckler for home defense. Its great

[@user-ig6rz3ry3w]

Thoughtfully used shield will always help a person in case of a street conflict. 🤔

[@IboBozkus]

Yes 👍

[@christopherwinrow3878]

Boss

[@TearsoftheSun218]

The one two lol

[@UrbanCombatives]

Simple enough right!

[@Delio74]

💪👊

[@bullyt2170]

❤❤❤

[@marshy111100]

Can you please share a link to the second arm shield? I would love to get one. Thanks

[@UrbanCombatives]

Check this out! amzn.eu/d/hL1lOKa

[@MAXTHALOS]

👍

[@edoardomancini1066]

Very interesting: 340 reps of same sequence which basing any MA and Boxing...Jab cross...Kizami Gyaku tsuki in Karate...on conventional stance always front hand becomes disturb, deny vision, finding distante..to set up for the stronger hand strike... Can't see anything new in all this... sorry

[@UrbanCombatives]

I'm astounded at 2 things first how there always has to be something new for people to collect, that tells me that you don't understand the concept of less is more, which tells me you know fuck all. Second, where on earth you got the idea that I care a quarter gram of fuck about what you think? It's not for you? Don't watch simple! But don't big yourself so much that you think l care about what you think because I seriously don't! Lee M

[@drmonk604]

This man was born in the wrong era, he should have been around in the Viking or Gladiator days. His skills and mindset is wasted in today’s society. I'm sure he would have been a crowd favourite at the Colosseum...

[@residentjess]

It is not wasted because many people are listening to what he has to say.

[@benjaminprenntzell5793]

Im ultimate Close combat besser umgesetzt. Da die ja ihre Wurzeln aus den europäischen historischen kampfkünsten haben

[@alexblue6991]

Riot police tactics

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

More info on the South African criminal knife tactics. Anything I can read?

[@UrbanCombatives]

There is a PDF around the Web on Piper!