Aware 360 Pro Application

Defending Against Repeated Slaps / Strikes – Control – Takedown – Finish

Aware360 Pro Training Module

Defending Against Repeated Slaps & Strikes

This module teaches how to survive and respond to repeated aggressive strikes from the front. You will learn how to protect yourself under pressure, disrupt the attacker, take control, and escape safely using proven real-world principles.

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πŸ”Ή Stage 1: Initial Strike / Slap Threat
What’s happening:
  • Attacker throws wild slap or looping strike
  • Defender is already inside range
Key Details:
  • Tight forearm cover protecting the head
  • Chin tucked, shoulders raised
  • Weight slightly forward
Coaching:
  • ❌ Don’t lean back
  • βœ… Crash the attack
  • βœ… Hands high, elbows tight
Common Mistake:

Trying to step away and getting hit clean.

πŸ”Ή Stage 2: Immediate Counter
Actions:
  • Elbow strike
  • Palm strike to face
Why it works:
  • Attacker is extended
  • You are in perfect range
Key Rule:

No pause between defence and attack.

Targets:
  • Nose
  • Jawline
  • Neck
πŸ”Ή Stage 3: Entry & Off-Balance
  • Step in aggressively
  • Control head/neck
  • Control arm/shoulder
Purpose:
  • Stop further strikes
  • Break balance
Coaching:
  • Stay tight
  • Use body weight
πŸ”Ή Stage 4: Groin Strike
  • Knee strike to groin
  • Creates pain and posture collapse
Reality:

⚠️ Not always a fight ender

Use:

To set up control or takedown

πŸ”Ή Stage 5: Arm Control & Break
  • Control wrist + elbow
  • Apply pressure through joint
Mechanics:
  • Elbow = hinge joint
  • Overextension = break risk
Important:

Training = control, Real life = potential damage

πŸ”Ή Stage 6: Takedown & Control
  • Drive attacker to ground
  • Establish dominant position
Outcome:
  • Mobility removed
  • Control gained
πŸ”Ή Stage 7: Final Control & Escape
  • Pin if needed
  • Disengage safely
Critical Rule:

πŸ‘‰ Escape as soon as possible

Awareness:
  • Scan surroundings
  • Move to safety

🧠 Decision Point

You’ve just been hit twice rapidly β€” do you:

  • Step back and cover?
  • Freeze?
  • Or step in and take control?

Correct mindset: Step in, disrupt, control.

⚠️ Aware360 Principles

  • Flinch response training
  • Pre-emptive mindset
  • Distance control
  • Continuous flow

🚨 Real-World Notes

  • Slaps are extremely common
  • People freeze after first hit
  • Groin strikes are tools, not guarantees
  • Legal force must be justified
  • Escape is priority
COVER β†’ HIT β†’ CONTROL β†’ BREAK BALANCE β†’ FINISH β†’ ESCAPE