Nine Concepts for Self Defense DVD by Ben Otake Karl Gotch 34 The Gracie Academy

34 The Gracie Academy

You will learn the principles of guard control

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brings students closer to the art's secrets

Nine Concepts for Self Defense DVD by Ben Otake Karl Gotch 34 The Gracie AcademyThe Nine Concepts of Self Defense, developed by Ben Otake, are the necessary elements designed to turn any defensive position into an offensive one. Each concept explores common categories of attacks and offers the responses that not only stop the attack from continuing but actually reverse the momentum in favor of the defender. Each concept is simple to learn and apply. While training with these nine elements it is essential to practice them until