Close Quarter Combat

Close quarter combat = fighting in close with another person(s). Usually meaning that elbows and knees are able to reach the opponent. Thus given multiple possibilities for targets and tools (terms used as in Coach Blauers terminology).

This range is an intense range, were large movements will be moving around and into the opponent, are in contrast to movements that are inside and direct/fast contact. Even if a hook is fast and hard, a direct elbow (which is on the inside) will connect before the hook, and be very hard.

For CQC tools to be efficient tools/targets fit have to have the lowest highest efficient level.
Let’s say that the opponents head is in front of you, and you right elbow is up, but behind your own shoulder. The elbow is effective and ready. But compared to your left hand that is up and open, the palm heel strike will be more ready. Thus given it the most effective tactic (term used as in Coach Blauers terminology)

Viewing the CQC as a tactic, were your tools come into play, give a more principle way of handling a defence situation. Thus not locking yourself to a style, but opening up to the possiblities of how a physical confrontation might evolve.

Todays blog is written based on my participation at Coach Blauers PDR seminars.