Takedowns
From The Original Approach DVD Series Eddie Quinn Presents
Volume 5: Takedowns – Learn essential techniques to control and subdue opponents.
In this volume, you'll learn essential techniques to dominate and control your attacker.
Explore a variety of takedown methods designed to neutralize threats and gain the upper hand in any confrontation.
From leverage-based techniques to joint manipulation and throws, you'll acquire the skills needed to control the outcome of any encounter.
Instructor Bio
Founder of The Approach Self Protection Method Eddie Quinn
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 39 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.
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My martial arts journey began 39 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.
Reviews
Takedowns from DVD # 5 - as good as the others
Martin Nowak
The motto of the Approach is in many ways "do not do something new every five minutes - do explore what is the potential of one move instead" - and while tha...
Read MoreThe motto of the Approach is in many ways "do not do something new every five minutes - do explore what is the potential of one move instead" - and while that is not true in the absolute literal sense, it is true enough to be immensely practical - easy to learn - and very adaptable. The takedown DVD does not disappoint either. Basically the course material so far has explored what can be done with a simple enough footwork, a forehand and a backhand both in the hammerfist and the elbow format, but man does this course deliver. I am happy I bought the whole bundle and I am looking forward to see - not to devour - the next DVD. While filmed in 2008 apparently the material is as useful today, as it it was then. I am a lifelong practitioner of the martial arts, and I had to use those arts frequently when I had my stint in private security, and all I can say: this stuff would have come in very very VERY handy. So if you are law enforcement, military or civilian and of you look for an approach - pardon the pun - to drastically improve your combat and self defence skills, the APPROACH is an excellent choice.
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