Vocabulary
The Fence - developed by Geoff Thompson, a revered technique in real life defense involving keeping your hands in front of you in a non threatening manner so as to protect yourself if a situation escalates but without provoking violence. Your feet are in a stance of balance and remain in balance no matter what direction you turn to.
OODA loop - a decision making model developed by US Air Force Colonel John Boyd. It is also known as the OODA cycle or Boyd’s loop. It consists of 4 stages:
- Observe - to know what is happening through any of your five senses, not just sight.
- Orientate -to understand the meaning of what you observed as well as to study the scene.
- Decide - weighing the options available and picking one.
- Act - carrying out the decision.
Positions:
2nd position = standing.
4th position = feet and knees.
6th position = hands, feet and knees.
Zero position = laying face down on floor.
Retzev - Hebrew; translates to “continuous motion.” In our use, we translate it to “Continuous Attack.” Attack until the threat is extinguished AND in zero position.
