Control The Head - Control The Body

Silat is an art based on the threat of blades and multiple attackers.


And as with anything - there are layers of meaning...


Just the way we takedown an attacker can open up endless new possibilities for us.


For example, a takedown allows us to use the attacker as a shield from other possible attackers, or even as a weapon to attack them with.


In this brand new edition of my Silat Fitrah online series, we take a deep dive into what it means to take control of your attacker, starting with the head, going all the way to the floor, and hitting everything in between.


Here’s just a glimpse at what’s covered:

  • How to evade incoming attacks from all angles, plus hit hard and “unbalance” your attacker with every movement

  • The best way to take advantage of the universal rule “the body must follow the head” (because if it didn't then something would break!) 

  • Eye gouges, neck rips, elbow and forearm strikes, headbutts on the “high line” as well as knees, kicks, stomps and sweeps on the “low line”

  • How to take control of your attacker’s mobility so that it makes it IMPOSSIBLE for them to break their fall (the ground is hard - so use it!)

  • Simple ways to make use of your environment - no matter where you are - to maximise pain on the way down


And as always…


No training partner or fancy equipment required! 


This is all stuff you can practice on your own at home, and I’ll even show you a variety of everyday items you can use to develop a “feel” for the moves!

Reviews of Head Control to Takedown.

Ola Burhol

5 star rating

“A very good new course Eddie! Getting your courses are just like receiving a new magical jigsaw puzzle. Even with few pieces you can change the picture. A little bit embarrassing , but it open my eyes for applications I should have seen mysel...”

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“A very good new course Eddie! Getting your courses are just like receiving a new magical jigsaw puzzle. Even with few pieces you can change the picture. A little bit embarrassing , but it open my eyes for applications I should have seen myself, but happy to see them now👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ”

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Jonathan Bradshaw

5 star rating

“Eddie does it again! "Where the head goes the body follows." Control your opponent. Not just the basics, but all of the extra ways to hit and attack whilst taking an aggressor down. Great tips on how to practice at home on your own and perfect the...”

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“Eddie does it again! "Where the head goes the body follows." Control your opponent. Not just the basics, but all of the extra ways to hit and attack whilst taking an aggressor down. Great tips on how to practice at home on your own and perfect the skills. Buy it you won't be disappointed!”

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Roy Moore

5 star rating

“What a course! Guru Eddie brilliantly ties the action of the arms with the earlier amazing footwork course meaning we now see throws, head control and up close striking with many, many ideas and tips to enhance your practice. Who would have th...”

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“What a course! Guru Eddie brilliantly ties the action of the arms with the earlier amazing footwork course meaning we now see throws, head control and up close striking with many, many ideas and tips to enhance your practice. Who would have thought a basketball could add so much value to your practice! Silat gold from Guru Eddie!”

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Pål Skaufjord

5 star rating

“This is a great follow up of previous courses and concept, focusing on highly efficient takedowns. Eddie yet again does a great job of explaining how moving your legs, transfering your weight and following with your arms can lead to functional t...”

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“This is a great follow up of previous courses and concept, focusing on highly efficient takedowns. Eddie yet again does a great job of explaining how moving your legs, transfering your weight and following with your arms can lead to functional takedowns as well as powerful strikes. In fact, the explanation of how key techniques a striking art naturally leads to takedowns when the distance and setting is a right, is an eye opener. Likewise, learning why footwork drills from previous courses is fully applicable and very important when learning these takedowns, is explained very convincingly. Highly interesting and nicely produced. ”

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Manus Gallagher

5 star rating

“I became a fan of Eddie Quinns work from “The Approach “ courses. Then as he started adding the Silat courses I wanted to know more. This is just another great course and he makes it very easy to learn. The techniques/principles in this course t...”

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“I became a fan of Eddie Quinns work from “The Approach “ courses. Then as he started adding the Silat courses I wanted to know more. This is just another great course and he makes it very easy to learn. The techniques/principles in this course translate too all styles of martial arts and self defense training. Also these Silat courses are great add ons to “The Approach “ courses. Thanks again sir and cant wait til next one! Matt Gallagher”

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Dag Helle

5 star rating

“I absolutely loved this teaching and course on Head control to takedown! Eddie is an amazing teacher and he still keeps inspiring me by sharing the knowledge and wisdom from his Silat Fitrah. I have started to practice my footwork more or less d...”

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“I absolutely loved this teaching and course on Head control to takedown! Eddie is an amazing teacher and he still keeps inspiring me by sharing the knowledge and wisdom from his Silat Fitrah. I have started to practice my footwork more or less daily now after I started learning from this teaching! Can’t wait to travel again to learn from Eddie! It’s all starting to make sense now, and reminds me the importance of the footwork and moving myself safely being aware of the internal. Thank you so much, Guru Eddie! I will highly recommend this to my network.”

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David Jolly

5 star rating

“Wanted to take the time to write a review of this course by Guru Eddie. I have majority of his previous Silat Fitrah material as I am a big fan of the system, and he did it again with this course. What I really enjoy about this and all of them i...”

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“Wanted to take the time to write a review of this course by Guru Eddie. I have majority of his previous Silat Fitrah material as I am a big fan of the system, and he did it again with this course. What I really enjoy about this and all of them is he connects the dots to all the prior material. He reviews the importance of how everything starts with the feet, and how important it is to concentrate on moving ourselves first, feet to core to big four followed with the head and leading with the breath is the principal he really wants you to understand. From there he connects the hand/arm movements and the motions themselves come alive. Nothing is wasted, every movement can tell a story, and you start to realize what the movement does determines what it is. I really enjoyed this course as it just builds on the rest. Looking forward to your future courses in Silat Fitrah🙏 Mike Jolly”

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Tom Carruthers

5 star rating

“Excellent content and quality instruction as always from Eddie Quinn. Every course is suitable for all open minded martial artists in my opinion regardless of style/art you will gain something as I have in his courses. I highly recommend this and ...”

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“Excellent content and quality instruction as always from Eddie Quinn. Every course is suitable for all open minded martial artists in my opinion regardless of style/art you will gain something as I have in his courses. I highly recommend this and any others by this gentleman A1.”

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Abhijit Banerjee

5 star rating

“Guru Eddie always over delivers and that I think is largely due to the kind of human being he is. This course (like all his material) covers the rationale/logic that makes a system and then gives you the tools, i.e. techniques that can form a basi...”

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“Guru Eddie always over delivers and that I think is largely due to the kind of human being he is. This course (like all his material) covers the rationale/logic that makes a system and then gives you the tools, i.e. techniques that can form a basic foundation of application and then you will automatically move on from there. Amazing content, amazing videography.”

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nigel buxton

5 star rating

“Eddie demonstrates with enthusiasm and energy; as always he conveys the reality of fighting. The essence of the fighting arts is efficient movement, being balanced and in the right place. This course reinforces this and places great emphasis on tr...”

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“Eddie demonstrates with enthusiasm and energy; as always he conveys the reality of fighting. The essence of the fighting arts is efficient movement, being balanced and in the right place. This course reinforces this and places great emphasis on training safety, which for this subject is imperative; innovation with training aids included.”

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Joe Hartnett

5 star rating

“I have watched Head control to Takedown several times now and every time, I see and learn something new. Eddie’s knowledge and way of teaching is inspirational. 10/10!”

“I have watched Head control to Takedown several times now and every time, I see and learn something new. Eddie’s knowledge and way of teaching is inspirational. 10/10!”

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Jake Nelson

5 star rating

“A great, practical course. Eddie Quinn demonstrates some excellent footwork drills to enable you to get close enough to then quickly control your opponent's head, Absolutely nothing is held back here, so the takedowns naturally follow.”

“A great, practical course. Eddie Quinn demonstrates some excellent footwork drills to enable you to get close enough to then quickly control your opponent's head, Absolutely nothing is held back here, so the takedowns naturally follow.”

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Instructor Bio

Welcome! I'm Eddie Quinn, a professional martial arts teacher. I’m based in my hometown of Solihull, England, although I teach martial arts and self defence across the entire globe.

My martial arts journey began 37 years ago... On night of the 23rd November 1984, I attempted to defend three girls who were being attacked at a bus stop.

It resulted in me getting stabbed a total of six times. The right ventricle in my heart, my liver, bowel, gallbladder, head and thigh were all punctured in the attack. Thankfully I survived.

During recovery, my heart surgeon recommended I take up a Combat Sport. I took his advice and began my journey to seek out the best martial arts teachers from around the world.

This journey not only rebuilt my life; it saved my life. I believe that my calling in life is to share with others the benefits of the Martial Arts I have studied and mastered over the years.

I've taught Counter Terrorist Units, Police Officers, Anti-Poaching Units, Elite Military, and members of Bodyguard Detachments for Royals, Presidents and Prime Minsters. The Approach Method I founded was voted System of the Year at The British Martial Arts Awards 2016 and 2017, and I also won Reality Instructor of the Year 2017.

In 2019 I was voted ‘Martial Arts Man of the Year’. Many great titles, but it all sums down to this:

Great teachers change the world for the better by helping others improve their lives, their aspirations and their outcomes. I hope I can do that for you.

Eddie Quinn

Founder of The Approach Self Protection Method