JIM GROVER'S SITUATIONS "SELF-OFFENSE": A Hard-Core Guide to Offense-Based Defensive Tactics

I like all of Kelly McCann's DVDs and books. Very Basic and effective technique. Don't believe any of those "experts" that tell you you can't learn self defense from a dvd. I agree that most DVDs are hard to learn from because they can be so intricate. But let's face it, anybody who has ever really used their training in a real fight can tell you, all the pretty and complicated techniques go out the window when you are being pounded on, and the "basic" punch, kick combos come out to play. Kelly McCann's stuff is just like that. basic, effective, easy to remember. The key to this is practise..and being safe. If you have the time, money and patience, by all means, join a dojo/club/gym etc. I have studied many styles in the past 32 years, and I agree you definitley benefit from the one on one instruction. But if you don't have any of those things, a good basic striking DVD and some safety equipmnet and a training partner you can trust can go a long way. I'd rather my wife learn how to palm heel or chop to the throat, than to have to figure out which technique works in which situation when facing an attacker. And before the "experts" say something like " it'll just make the attacker mad"..let somebody chop you in the throat and see if you're still willing to continue your attack. Learn basics, practise many scenarios using those basics, and be careful not to hurt your partner. A few techniques and a survival mindset beats a thousand techniques you've only had the time to practise "10 times each side" in a dojo.Great DVD

This was an exceptional presentation on self defense(-offense). Jim Grover runs the high security company called The Crucible, and in this video he brings to awareness how important it is, in a split-second, to be aware of certain small clues of the attacker and how to defend yourself against their next trick. It is titled "self-offense", because in so many situations, the only real viable way to protect yourself, is to (teach yourself to) react OPPOSITE of what you instinctually would, i.e, to attempt to self protect from a victim position, which usually doesnt work unless it only gets you to the next location with the attacker... I thought this concept was critically important and it's a video I watch again and again to "train my brain". Self-Offense is about moves and techniques to throw your attacker off guard and to position 'yourself' as the attacker. It demonstrates a no-rules, no-holds-bar way of fighting back, disarming and protecting oneself against attacks. Grover presents several common/usual attack situations, and how best to protect yourself. I particularly liked the information about dealing with knife-weilding attackers, and those that attack by choke hold. The video is definately a keeper!

This JIM GROVER video is a great instructional for defending against many of the modern-day "badman" assaults in today's streets. It also gives some very practical advice for staying safe and escaping street violent physical altercations relatively unharmed. It is also easy to comprehend and perform the defense movements so this is an instructional for self-defense that most layman and non-martial artists can actually use in real-life situations. Worth every penny!

The best for self defense in the REAL WORLD. McCann is a superlative combatives instructor. As a former soldier, current cop near Detroit and a self defense instructor, I appreciate the no BS approach that McCann takes. His 'show me' attitude should be copied by ALL who teach others how to defend themselves and by those who learn to defend themselves.You cheat only yourself by not purchasing McCann's materials and DOING them with someone else who is willing to 'bang'.

This single DVD is very well produced & contains a ton of information. It is fine as a stand alone but I viewed it as a sequel or as further examples of applying the techniques in his Combatives series. Hope you never find yourself in these situations but if you do this is what the doctor ordered.

This was a great instuctional video. It is geared more towards the public and civilians, not so much for law enforcement. This is really a great video for civilians looking for techniques to defend themselves against attackers.

I really like all the materials in most if not all the DVDs recorded by Kelly McCann. This is another one which I have enjoyed studying and analyse. It does gives a different and somewhat similar to the other materials. I believe it complements one another. I recommend this video. I have several recordings in my collection.

Jim Grover's (aka Kelly McCann's) no nonsense approach to self offense is a must see video for those in high-risk situations or those to who don't wish to be unprepared when traveling or entering areas they're unfamiliar with. The techniques are easy to apply however; you'll find you spend many hours practicing the techniques he teaches here. I highly recommend it!