What is indexing? Ask Coach David
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Coach David: Indexing
In this video I explain what an index position is before you strike. WARNING: You should never use what I teach unless you’re in a life or death situation! If you had a gun, would you pull the trigger? Actually, don’t ever use what I teach…you will kill someone!
What is indexing?
An index is a way to protect yourself and to also deceive your attacker, before you strike. Indexing helps protect your vital targets and helps to distract an attacker. Typical index positions include the hands up index, the “Jack Benny” or arms across chest. While indexing you should strike a vital target of your attacker and move through them while taking their space which will ensure a proper strike to incapacitate, render unconscious or kill the attacker. Make sure you “blade” your body to protect your groin and other targets. “Blading” consists of turning your body at a 45 degree angle to protect vital targets while staying close to your attacker so you can strike. You will only be able to index if your attacker is right in front of you and the attack hasn’t already happened.
If you could avoid the attack, then do it. Run away if you can, but be ready to eliminate the threat if retreat is not possible or you need to defend others. You should index to give yourself the opportunity to get in the first strike. You never want to be the one receiving a first strike, because that one strike could be the last thing you ever see. If you are in a life or death fight, then you better know how to win!
Wow! Powerful Video!! I’m 60 years old and my friends want to know WHY I would be interested in something like this and usually follow it up with, “Nobody would want you Maggie, you’re an old gal!”
Sometimes I do wonder if I am too old to learn how to protect myself.
Thanks for the great video. I’m going to go watch it again.
Maggie
Maggie,
You are definitely not to old to defend yourself from a psychopathic predator. My system is designed for the average person to be able to protect themselves and others in a life or death situation. You might be interested in watching my full DVD. I have it for sale at http://HowToSurviveaViolentAttack.com. Check it out. Thanks for the commment! Coach David
Thank you Coach David. I will definitely check this out and look forward to reading more from you.
Maggie
Hi, Dave. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how impressed I am with your video about “indexing.” As a former Police Officer, I’m well versed with most of the techniques you show; my favorite one used to be what you referred to as, “Jack Benny.” Although I never heard it called that, it used to be the standard position we would use on the street when confronting suspects, drunks, or combatants. When used properly, combined with a non-aggressive (submissive) attitude, it has saved the day on countless confront- ations. Keep up the good work and, I hope other readers take advantage of your advice.
Crazyvet1950,
Thank you for the compliment. Coach David
I love your advice. I am 5’4″ tall, 76 years young, in pretty good shape BUT! You appear to be young enough to be at least my son, if not my grandson. AND – you obviously are in fighting shape. My question is this: I would appreciate any defense suggestions for the growing senior group that is not trained. Bonnie
Bonnie, I will try and post some videos that will answer your question, but in the mean time you might be interested in watching my full DVD. I have it for sale at http://HowToSurviveaViolentAttack.com. Check it out. Coach David