self defense/ aggressive technique classes?

Question

i work for a large company apprehending a lot of very violent shoplifters. many of them are much bigger than i and i need to know what is the best course for me to not only aggressively defend against, but take town and place into custody a person. any suggestions on what to take????my contact with these people are mainly hand to hand combat other than mace (which i prefer not to use). suggestions???

Answer 1

Aikido would probably be a good idea for you. Much of its techniques involve throwing or pinning down an opponent without harming them. And unlike Judo, the methods don't involve wrestling on the ground so you wouldn't have to put yourself in a vulnerable position.
The only drawback is that it takes a while to become proficient with the techniques and it would take you at least six months, and probably more, before you can seriously consider using Aikido against a live opponent.

Answer 2

I teach Kajukenbo/Akido/Hapkido. I also have been through the Police Hand to Hand Combat course. And I arrest Shoplifters Also. I Could not honestly tell you I could do with out any one of these. It takes alot of practice, and You will need all the training You can get. Start with Kajukenbo, and then add more after you master that.

Answer 3

You need to realize that any Martial Art you take may help you with the defense part, but if you are looking to learn aggresive control techniques and hand to hand combat techniques, you will need to cross train in some other arts as well.

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Answer 4

If you want to apprehend someone with as little aggression, I agree with "oppiniatedkitten".. Aikido is mostly self-defense, and uses a person's momentum against them.... but, if you want to be able to defend yourself using any means necessary, I recomend "muay thai," it really works in many different situations, I have practiced this a few years.... or, a taser wouldn't be a bad idea!!!!

Answer 5

If you want to learn some self-defense techniques that are used offensively I would suggest you try learning one of the Filipino Martial arts.

Remember though, it takes time you cannot learn this stuff overnight. Probably would be faster to just find a new occupation, unless your heart is set on being a security guard.

Answer 6

I know a lot of bouncers...atleast hte ones i know.....know some level of aikido. THey are big guys though and already are dealing with the situation without the training. They said though it helped. But yeah, its gonna take a while.

Answer 7

what ever you decide, avoid the Aikido suggestions. people watch one steven segal movie and believe that Aikido is the ultimate. damn, everything is with choreography, and Aikido training is continuous choreography.

you need to look into "control & restraint" applications. I got mine through training within the C.Q.B environment. look for places that may have doorman training curriculum or police/military/close protection training/trainers.

Answer 8

Either Hapkido or Aikido rely a lot on joint locks which are your best bet. strikes tend to be all or nothing & leave injuries which can result in lawsuits.

Answer 9

Bushido got it pretty much correct. Anyone who throw out random style like as if it work magic don't know a damn thing. So be very very caution about taking advice from them

Answer 10

Its called the telephone.

911/police is the best and most correct way to handle violent citizens.