Stephen Lee Wise Jr., the latest scumbag to be brought to justice by a Self Defense Training System member.
I just received this email and I had to blog about it.
Mr. Ross,
I recently had an experience that I would like to share with you.
Perhaps you could share it with your other students and give my any advice if this happens in the future.
I along with my partner who is approximately 5'5" and weighs approximately 160 pounds were recently was involved in an arrest of a violent subject and I used some of the techniques I learned from The Self Defense Company.
I am 5'7" and weigh about 213 pounds. The weather was bad, there was a steady rain and it had been raining all day so the ground was wet and slippery. The fight was on a sidewalk with grass and concrete on a very well traveled road. The bad guy was 6' tall, weighed between 280 and 300 pounds and under the influence of illegal drugs.To make a long story short I grabbed the bad guy to arrest him, he resisted and we fell to the ground with the bad guys body weight on top of me.
I found myself unable to get my legs wrapped tightly around his waist and put him in the guard and along with the rain and wet ground made it easy for the bad guy to break the hold. I immediately and don't really know how cause it happened so fast I managed to climb on the bad guys back and he easily threw me off his back. I don't know how I did it but I was able to get the bad guy on his stomach and I was able to wrap my legs around his waist, extend and lock out my legs on the ground forming a base while attempt to hold the bad guy down with my upper body weight till my back up arrived. The bad guy was able to get to his hands and knees several times but I was able to keep my body weight on him while on the ground. Then the bad guy attempted to remove my weapon from my holster and I immediately applied a choke hold from Module 3 of the Self Defense Training System. He did not get my gun.
To finish the story I was able to keep him on the ground with my feet firmly planted and applying my body weight from moves I learned from you and The Self Defense Training System and I want to say they along with my partner and never quit attitude kept me from getting seriously hurt. I only sustained a couple sore ribs and a lower back strain. The bad guy was also tased several times and that had no effect. Just the training I learned from The Self Defense Company and my sheer will, determination and heart kept me from getting seriously hurt.
I just wanted to say "Thank you",
Lawrence Bloomfield
Maryland, USA
Thanks Larry and I'm just glad you're safe.
Before I continue, I changed this person's name even though they gave me the green light. All this guy needs is some Defense Attorney googling his name and finding him talking about it on line. No sense in creating a situation that can easily be avoided.
I have two initial reactions to emails that I get from people who have saved themselves from serious harm or worse while using The Self Defense Training System. The first is, thank GOD this person is safe, the second is, I'm going to sell a lot of videos. Maybe not in that order, but you get my drift. Sorry, I'm honest to a fault sometimes and well- what's the point of putting up some bullshit facade. I love the fact that the good guys win and the bad guys get choked out. I love the fact that I earn a living enabling people to do this. NO, I am not a violent person, but I'll be damned if I know something that can help you and if you think the price is right, well we're good to go. If not, no hard feelings and I'll see ya when I see ya. Hell, everyone from Bruce Lee, Ed Parker to Billy Blanks sells what they think will work. I can only imagine Bruce's website if he were still alive today...oh wait, there is one and it gets about 20,000 visits per month.
Anyway, in this case, Larry was able to save his bacon (no pun intended) when the chips were down. For Law Enforcement defensive tactics pose a unique problem since since they have to detain someone. In the civilian world it's more "all or noting". You escape or you fight all out. Cops have had the rules ingrained in their brains for so long that when the shit does hit the fan, they don't react in the best interest of their own survival. Fortunately, we get to train them and one by one we're correcting that issue.
Larry actually wanted me to "Monday Morning Quarterback" what happened. My initial reaction was "Why?, you're alive, your partner's alive and the bad guy has a headache sitting in lock up?. But as we got into it, he really wanted to do it faster, better and safer next time so we talked a bit and squared away what he needed to work on.
Look, I'm just going to tell you this, when it's on, it's on and you've got to do whatever you can to end it as fast as you can. In this case, this scumbag was going for his gun. Thank God Larry was prepared.
If you want to READ the article of this incident GO HERE NOW
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Damian Ross
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I love this story (and I love your stuff in general, plus I'm a fellow Lehigh man!) but it would be better to change the perp's name too since the defense attorney could search for that. It will show up for a while in the Google cache anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ken and Go Engineer...I mean Mountain Hawks. You're correct, but by the time this all goes to court, combined with the SEO we do, he'd find it on his first google search. Besides the officer's name is mentioned in the original article...or not.
ReplyDeleteLawrence Bloomfield,First and foremost, I am a Close Combat Specialist that has engaged in operations un-imaginable. Most were in the Private Sector HRT Industry. Others were not bringing kidnapped children back to the States, but in the State Prison System where I was sent for de-manufacturing fully auto weapons without a license to do so from BATF.I love the incident proclamation of the events that took place in your "Criminal Brought to Justice", post for SD company. I encourage Local Law Enforcement to advance their Defense Skills as-well. So, please don't get me wrong.I read over all posts initiated by client's of SD, and came across yours. I have never responded directly to a post. Ever !When I reviewed your post I ran several things through my mind as an experienced operator in the field. Now keep in mind that I deal with professional individuals on a day-to-day basis in fields that are above pay grades period.I don't think that law enforcement officers are trained nearly anywhere close as they should be. On the same note, I realize that the funding is not there. I love that you seek individual development of the skills that you aspire to acquire. That is truly showing that you want to learn to develop your skills, and don't think that you are a natural bad-ass. As we all know precision, and constant practice is the only key.But please remember that when you are dealing with a violent suspect, at times you might run across someone else with training. I learned that the hard way. It took once doing an entry with my CQCB Buddy.
ReplyDeleteIn live situations you have under seven seconds. One or The Other Will die in that time frame. Not injury. Die.Saying that, I would like to review your statements.You were in a fight while in the process of detaining a subject for arrest. Arresting is not a fight, is it ? I thought that it was a subject resisting arrest.Your feet placement is the most important leverage that you can ever obtain in any situation. As my team leader trained me with the KISS program. Keep It Simple Stupid.Martial arts are for want a be's, unless they mix the training up with true self defense. (aggressive&defensive.Your dead if you hit the ground with an experienced individual. Usually on your way down at thatSo please keep in mind that the people in your region need you to keep order. Need. Have you ever bee to a third world country where there is no order. It is just that no order. Every body with Egyptian Madi AK-47's -N-More. Keep a boxer stance. Look up plant off's. Not that you'll be performing them, but alot of boxing techniques require alot of techniques that bring power reserved in the legs. Hell G-force fighter pilots use their legs to counter the G's in maneuvers.Not that your boxing, but the planting of the feet. Solid. Always two feet firmly planted while receiving & giving contact blows. That is truly the start of a good combat foundation.Your core is the second. Allow flow. Do you know how a drunk driver always survives the most un predictable auto encounters? Well, essentially by flow.Nimble loose ect.Practice deflection, hip throws, and being nimble but slightly strong in your core section. You should never allow anybody to be able to come through you, or put you down. Pivot. Use your ankles,and hips to your advantage. Think of foot ball deflection.Now you used a well endorsed technique to obtain your own life in that situation. But what un-trained person don't panic when they lose their oxygen supply.My step dad growing up was Navel Special Warfare & Command ( Seal Team Six ) . Anybody don't pass unconscious from oxygen asphyxiation for approx three minutes. It takes approx six minutes to become brain dead. So the throat don't work on those that know that OFF TOPPS they have a full three minutes to negotiate a way out of their situation. Not to mention, alot of injuries occur fatally with the throat area. That is the easiest way to kill with your bare hands. The nose thing is near myth.Just do your job, and get home.
Lawrence Bloomfield,First and foremost, I am a Close Combat Specialist that has engaged in operations un-imaginable. Most were in the Private Sector HRT Industry. Others were not bringing kidnapped children back to the States, but in the State Prison System where I was sent for de-manufacturing fully auto weapons without a license to do so from BATF.I love the incident proclamation of the events that took place in your "Criminal Brought to Justice", post for SD company. I encourage Local Law Enforcement to advance their Defense Skills as-well. So, please don't get me wrong.I read over all posts initiated by client's of SD, and came across yours. I have never responded directly to a post. Ever !When I reviewed your post I ran several things through my mind as an experienced operator in the field. Now keep in mind that I deal with professional individuals on a day-to-day basis in fields that are above pay grades period.I don't think that law enforcement officers are trained nearly anywhere close as they should be. On the same note, I realize that the funding is not there. I love that you seek individual development of the skills that you aspire to acquire. That is truly showing that you want to learn to develop your skills, and don't think that you are a natural bad-ass. As we all know precision, and constant practice is the only key.But please remember that when you are dealing with a violent suspect, at times you might run across someone else with training. I learned that the hard way. It took once doing an entry with my CQCB Buddy.
ReplyDeleteIn live situations you have under seven seconds. One or The Other Will die in that time frame. Not injury. Die.Saying that, I would like to review your statements.You were in a fight while in the process of detaining a subject for arrest. Arresting is not a fight, is it ? I thought that it was a subject resisting arrest.Your feet placement is the most important leverage that you can ever obtain in any situation. As my team leader trained me with the KISS program. Keep It Simple Stupid.Martial arts are for want a be's, unless they mix the training up with true self defense. (aggressive&defensive.Your dead if you hit the ground with an experienced individual. Usually on your way down at thatSo please keep in mind that the people in your region need you to keep order. Need. Have you ever bee to a third world country where there is no order. It is just that no order. Every body with Egyptian Madi AK-47's -N-More. Keep a boxer stance. Look up plant off's. Not that you'll be performing them, but alot of boxing techniques require alot of techniques that bring power reserved in the legs. Hell G-force fighter pilots use their legs to counter the G's in maneuvers.Not that your boxing, but the planting of the feet. Solid. Always two feet firmly planted while receiving & giving contact blows. That is truly the start of a good combat foundation.Your core is the second. Allow flow. Do you know how a drunk driver always survives the most un predictable auto encounters? Well, essentially by flow.Nimble loose ect.Practice deflection, hip throws, and being nimble but slightly strong in your core section. You should never allow anybody to be able to come through you, or put you down. Pivot. Use your ankles,and hips to your advantage. Think of foot ball deflection.Now you used a well endorsed technique to obtain your own life in that situation. But what un-trained person don't panic when they lose their oxygen supply.My step dad growing up was Navel Special Warfare & Command ( Seal Team Six ) . Anybody don't pass unconscious from oxygen asphyxiation for approx three minutes. It takes approx six minutes to become brain dead. So the throat don't work on those that know that OFF TOPPS they have a full three minutes to negotiate a way out of their situation. Not to mention, alot of injuries occur fatally= every thing I put is too large
Lawrence Bloomfield,First and foremost, I am a Close Combat Specialist that has engaged in operations un-imaginable. Most were in the Private Sector HRT Industry. Others were not bringing kidnapped children back to the States, but in the State Prison System where I was sent for de-manufacturing fully auto weapons without a license to do so from BATF.I love the incident proclamation of the events that took place in your "Criminal Brought to Justice", post for SD company. I encourage Local Law Enforcement to advance their Defense Skills as-well. So, please don't get me wrong.I read over all posts initiated by client's of SD, and came across yours. I have never responded directly to a post. Ever !When I reviewed your post I ran several things through my mind as an experienced operator in the field. Now keep in mind that I deal with professional individuals on a day-to-day basis in fields that are above pay grades period.I don't think that law enforcement officers are trained nearly anywhere close as they should be. On the same note, I realize that the funding is not there. I love that you seek individual development of the skills that you aspire to acquire. That is truly showing that you want to learn to develop your skills, and don't think that you are a natural bad-ass. As we all know precision, and constant practice is the only key.But please remember that when you are dealing with a violent suspect, at times you might run across someone else with training. I learned that the hard way. It took once doing an entry with my CQCB Buddy.
ReplyDeleteIn live situations you have under seven seconds. One or The Other Will die in that time frame. Not injury. Die.Saying that, I would like to review your statements.You were in a fight while in the process of detaining a subject for arrest. Arresting is not a fight, is it ? I thought that it was a subject resisting arrest.Your feet placement is the most important leverage that you can ever obtain in any situation. As my team leader trained me with the KISS program. Keep It Simple Stupid.Martial arts are for want a be's, unless they mix the training up with true self defense. (aggressive&defensive.Your dead if you hit the ground with an experienced individual. Usually on your way down at thatSo please keep in mind that the people in your region need you to keep order. Need. Have you ever bee to a third world country where there is no order. It is just that no order. Every body with Egyptian Madi AK-47's -N-More. Keep a boxer stance. Look up plant off's. Not that you'll be performing them, but alot of boxing techniques require alot of techniques that bring power reserved in the legs. Hell G-force fighter pilots use their legs to counter the G's in maneuvers.Not that your boxing, but the planting of the feet. Solid. Always two feet firmly planted while receiving & giving contact blows. That is truly the start of a good combat foundation.Your core is the second. Allow flow. Do you know how a drunk driver always survives the most un predictable auto encounters? Well, essentially by flow.Nimble loose ect.Practice deflection, hip throws, and being nimble but slightly strong in your core section. You should never allow anybody to be able to come through you, or put you down. Pivot. Use your ankles,and hips to your advantage. Think of foot ball deflection.Now you used a well endorsed technique to obtain your own life in that situation. But what un-trained person don't panic when they lose their oxygen supply.My step dad growing up was Navel Special Warfare & Command ( Seal Team Six ) . Anybody don't pass unconscious from oxygen asphyxiation for approx three minutes. It takes approx six minutes to become brain dead. So the throat don't work on those that know that OFF TOPPS they have a full three minute. This says every thing is too large
Lawrence Bloomfield,First and foremost, I am a Close Combat Specialist that has engaged in operations un-imaginable. Most were in the Private Sector HRT Industry. Others were not bringing kidnapped children back to the States, but in the State Prison System where I was sent for de-manufacturing fully auto weapons without a license to do so from BATF.I love the incident proclamation of the events that took place in your "Criminal Brought to Justice", post for SD company. I encourage Local Law Enforcement to advance their Defense Skills as-well. So, please don't get me wrong.I read over all posts initiated by client's of SD, and came across yours. I have never responded directly to a post. Ever !When I reviewed your post I ran several things through my mind as an experienced operator in the field. Now keep in mind that I deal with professional individuals on a day-to-day basis in fields that are above pay grades period.I don't think that law enforcement officers are trained nearly anywhere close as they should be. On the same note, I realize that the funding is not there. I love that you seek individual development of the skills that you aspire to acquire. That is truly showing that you want to learn to develop your skills, and don't think that you are a natural bad-ass. As we all know precision, and constant practice is the only key.But please remember that when you are dealing with a violent suspect, at times you might run across someone else with training. I learned that the hard way. It took once doing an entry with my CQCB Buddy.
ReplyDeleteIn live situations you have under seven seconds. One or The Other Will die in that time frame. Not injury. Die.Saying that, I would like to review your statements.You were in a fight while in the process of detaining a subject for arrest. Arresting is not a fight, is it ? I thought that it was a subject resisting arrest.Your feet placement is the most important leverage that you can ever obtain in any situation. As my team leader trained me with the KISS program. Keep It Simple Stupid.Martial arts are for want a be's, unless they mix the training up with true self defense. (aggressive&defensive.Your dead if you hit the ground with an experienced individual. Usually on your way down at thatSo please keep in mind that the people in your region need you to keep order. Need. Have you ever bee to a third world country where there is no order. It is just that no order. Every body with Egyptian Madi AK-47's -N-More. Keep a boxer stance. Look up plant off's. Not that you'll be performing them, but alot of boxing techniques require alot of techniques that bring power reserved in the legs. Hell G-force fighter pilots use their legs to counter the G's in maneuvers.Not that your boxing, but the planting of the feet. Solid. Always two feet firmly planted while receiving & giving contact blows. That is truly the start of a good combat foundation.Your core is the second. Allow flow. Do you know how a drunk driver always survives the most un predictable auto encounters? Well, essentially by flow.Nimble loose ect.Practice deflection, hip throws, and being nimble but slightly strong in your core section. You should never allow anybody to be able to come through you, or put you down. Pivot. Use your ankles,and hips to your advantage. Think of foot ball deflection.Now you used a well endorsed technique to obtain your own life in that situation. But what un-trained person don't panic when they lose their oxygen supply.My step dad growing up was Navel Special Warfare & Command ( Seal Team Six ) . Anybody don't pass unconscious from oxygen asphyxiation for approx three minutes. It takes approx six minutes to become brain dead this system wont take large responses