Unlocking Modern Self-Defence: Unraveling the ‘Question Mark’ Technique
If you indelibly set your sights on surviving a random, unprovoked attack on the streets, the mental playbook with only one strategy simply won’t cut it—not when the stakes are this high. So, buckle up as we dissect YouTube channel MMAShredded’s powerful, yet often overlooked strategy – the ‘Question Mark’ technique, demonstrated by adept martial artist, Jeff Chan. When it comes to modern self-defence, one crucial element that often distinguishes winners from victims, regardless of the strength, size, or athleticism, is the element of surprise. And that’s precisely what the Question Mark technique brings to the table. The trick is in its deceptive nature, making the assailant believe that a digressive move is inaction. When in reality, a surprising counterattack is about to be unleashed. Q-mark Technique Breakdown There are three variants of this technique that were highlighted in the video. In strategic jargon, we’d call these “technique-variants” – subtypes of the central strategy, each with their unique flavor and function within the broader tactical repertoire. Lead-leg Question Mark Kick The lead leg question mark kick is an evasive maneuver veiled as an initial low kick. When the opponent drops their guard to block the perceived low kick, you snap up a high kick at the face. A combination of speed, agility, and finesse, this kick can deliver a surprising and potent strike. Rear-leg Question Mark Kick Chan demonstrates the rear-leg question mark kick with noticeable ease, but don’t be fooled—it requires a fair amount of practice to execute. The opponent is baited with a threatening low kick, causing them to lower their guard. This quick shift of focus creates the perfect opportunity for an upper-level attack. Question Mark Punch The question mark punch embellishes the same principle but with artistry that blends close-quarters combat with deftness that’s usually reserved for long-ranged stand-offs. It capitalizes on the typical defensive reaction of ducking by suddenly shifting the expected body punch to a head punch. Putting the ‘Question Mark’ into Action Remember, incorporating any technique effectively is less about emulating each action exactly and more about understanding the underlying principles and adapting them to your style and situation. The question mark technique’s power lies in its ability to create a ‘cognitive blindness’ momentarily in your adversary’s perception, opening them up to your unpredicted blow. The utmost value of this technique is as a counterintuitive response to attacks. Instead of retreating or blocking directly, the question mark technique provides a strategic lens through which to see potential attack opportunities even within the immediacy of defence. In a real-life self-defence scenario, milliseconds matter. That’s where the question mark techniques come galloping in. By keeping your assailant perpetually on their back foot, you can maintain the offensive, quickly changing the tides of the encounter in your favor. So, next time you step into the training ground, integrate the question mark techniques into your regimen; you’ll be adding a formidable tool to your defensive arsenal.Conclusion
Surviving in today’s high-pressure predicaments requires both physical mastery and mental agility. The ‘Question Mark’ techniques propound a blend of both, cleverly blurring the lines between offensive and defensive strikes—an essential tenet of modern self-defence. They infuse dynamism into your defensive strategy, transforming everyday survival skills into a veritable Martial Art. So, why stay a mere respondent when you can be an action-driven survivor?MMA Block
MMAShredded is a renowned YouTube channel owned by Jeff Chan. A professional mixed martial artist himself, Chan utilizes the platform to share valuable fighting tips, tutorials, and personal experience. With authenticity and expertise, he aims to inspire and equip his viewers with essential MMA skills and strategies.
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You are so great at finding weaknesses in opponents it’s high IQ
Ohhh I get it
That Feint Jab is "sneaky". Will definitely use it !
Love that punch while I’m sitting on the stretching machine woth the steering wheel to have those high accuracy control kicks
Yea I gotta Lotta kick catchers in my gym. They're not gonna like this 😂
Been doing that sneaky jab for a while now😂
I understand now
In fighting games we call this a fifty-fifty cause it requires your opponent to guess between two moves making it a 50% guess.
My fav question mark technique is faint low to teep or faint low to side kick 👌
i just started working again on my question mark kicks and i realized that the feint side kick to question mark is a beautiful kick since it places you shin on that angle already
Props to everyone catching head kicks after it landed! 😎
Lead leg question mark is called a snap round kick no??
What’s your favorite move in karate
Never tried the fake teep to roundhouse, definitely have to try it!
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I love doing the question mark kick. It's my favorite kick and I was able to land them during sparring.
Jeff I have a dexterity question. I can throw the question mark kick with ease on my left side but not at all with the right leg even though I’m right handed/footed. Any advice?
that rear teep fake to the question mark high kick😮💨 and lead teep man i appreciate the free game
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I finally figured out why i couldn't do a ? kick. I wasn't turning my planted foot backwards, so it was requiring Olympic gymnast level hip dexterity. Jeff's technique just confirmed it.
I think it's one from karate kick right
Because karate kick first movement is lift your tigh before doing kicking it's either front/push kick or side kick
Wheres that shirt that says apex predators from?
My mindsssss telliiinggg meeee yessss but my hips, my hips are telling me nooooo
😂😂😂😂damn he sparked everyone out cold hahaha gotta be quicker than that
I do fake leg to round house but man that teep question mark looks sick gonna practice it heavy know
sooo cool!
Does anyone remember when the "Question Mark Kick" used to be called the "Brazilian Kick" ? Am I crazy ? It was what we called it back in 1997 in Kyokushin Karate
Me when I get kicked in the face out of the blue: ?
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