This tape is the first in the series on Vee Arnis Jitsu. Professor Florendo Visitacion's unique system combined with the teaching of the acclaimed Shihan David James makes this video a must have for any martial artist serious about learning street self defense. The renowned Professor Florendo Visitacion himself demonstrates techniques and gives insight into Vee Arnis Jitsu. Vee Arnis Jitsu Vol. I illustrates the basic concepts of Vee Arnis Jitsu, which include touch-and-go striking, V stepping, triangle stepping, dead hands, trading places, and above and beyond. We recommend this video to anyone interested in learning about practical reality based street self defense.

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This tape continues and expands on Vee Arnis Jitsu Vol. I. Professor Florendo Visitacion and instructor Shihan David James demonstrate rapid fire striking with hands and elbows, close quarter combat, throws, chokes, and thumb/finger locks. In addition to empty hands, Vee Arnis Jitsu Vol. II introduces stick and knife sparring segments and street confrontation philosophies. We recommend this video to anyone interested in expanding skills learned in Vee Arnis Jitsu Vol. I as well as any martial artist in search of highly effective street self defense skills.

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In this tape, Shihan David James presents fundamental points about learning sticks. These concepts of movement that are taught can be applied to any weapon, such as the knife and even as Shihan James points out, a Sony Walkman. Warm-up and striking drills are then demonstrated, along with a variety of practical applications and the first dimension of 12, which is an exercise used to build "flow".

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In this tape, Professor Florendo Visitacion and Shihan David James take up where they left off in the previous tape by demonstrating various "dimensions" of the stick, such as cupping and butting, versus the 5 basic angles of attack. Footwork, hand coordination, target acquisition, and high/low attacks are also examined. Shihan James also does a similar routine using the knife, pointing out the similarities between the knife and the stick.

In addition, Shihan James defends himself in various situations such as back-grabs, front chokes, and hook punches. He shows the entire Vee Arnis Jitsu system at work, including touch and go striking, changing opponent's focus, and finishing holds. Finally, concepts dealing with typical street scenarios are discussed.

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In this video, Shihan David James moves out of the dojo and into some realistic street situations. Dressed in street clothes, Shihan James goes through a number of possible attack scenarios in an elevator and on a staircase, two common places that an ambush requiring close-in fighting can occur. Concepts related to avoiding such situations are also discussed.

Shihan James also demonstrates how to deal with practitioners of Western boxing, which makes this tape invaluable for anybody seeking information on dealing with this commonly encountered street situation/style of opponent.

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This tape deals exclusively with edged weapon defense from an empty hand perspective, a commonly encountered and extremely dangerous street situation. In the words of Shihan James, "If anyone tells you that you are going to defend yourself against a knife and not get cut, then that man does not know what he is talking about." But with proper training and technique, you do have the ability to determine where you will take that cut.

Knife defense is presented in a logical and progressive series of drills, including footwork, circular motion, blocking drills, against the wall, low-line kicking, touch-and-go striking, and sensitivity exercises. The completion of this tape will leave the viewer with an effective program of training to defend against an edged weapon assault, not just a disjoined series of knife defense techniques. The drills are hard work, but as Shihan James stresses, "There is no such thing as effortless self defense."

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This series is the first on knife fighting from the Vee Arnis Jitsu System. Acclaimed Professor David James makes these videos a must for any martial artist serious about effective knife training. Techniques are broken down into the simplest and most direct form. The mechanics and structure of the knife are put together in a realistic fashion. Professor David James demonstrates the techniques through progression with insight into the powerful system of Vee Arnis Jitsu.

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VAJ Knife Vol. I illustrates the basic concepts of Vee Arnis Jitsu, which include the basic striking patterns using both hands, alternating hands, knife and empty hand together. In Vol. I, the basic flow for knife training is shown in a practical matter using footwork and hands together. The concepts of redirect, touch and grab are shown. This tape is recommended for anyone serious about reality based knife training.

VAJ Knife Vol. II is the continuation of VAJ Knife Vol. I. Professor David James demonstrates in detail offensive and defense knife and empty handed techniques. Once again in progression, techniques based on Cinco Terro, hammer fist, circular motion, faking, and breaking balance are shown standing and off the wall. Clearly demonstrated is the power behind a person with a knife defending themselves.

VAJ Knife Vol. III is the last tape of this knife training series. Professor David James once again goes into another area in the realm of knife fighting. Vividly shown are defensive techniques using posture, body movement, and flow. Vol. III shows blocking drills used against a knife wielding person. Professor David James shows these drills using two hands, one hand, and same side hand. This tape offers any person interested in knife defense, a very practical no nonsense way of defending against a knife attack. Recommended for anyone involved in knife and edged weapons training.

In this tape titled "Take it to Them", Professor David James along with the assistance of senior instructor Shihan Cirillo Smith, demonstrates effective use of the following basic concepts of Vee Arnis Jitsu - 'touch and go', 'motion causes motion', and 'changing the focus' when unexpectedly confronted by an aggressive individual. Professor James takes you through a series of seven techniques defending against typical street scenarios involving being pushed, charged, grabbed, and flexed on. Given the unexpected confrontation, you realize that you must defense yourself thus the title of this tape. As with all of his tapes, Professor James demonstrates a 'no nonsense' and 'keep it real' approach to practical self defense.

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This powerful video offers very effective self-defense techniques one may use against six of the most common street assaults. The concepts of "Before & After" demonstrates defenses against front and back chokes, waist grabs, straight jabs, two hand grabs, and headlocks. What makes this video unique is twofold. First, is the simplicity and practicality with which these techniques may be employed by anyone. Second, all of these techniques demonstrate how to successfully defend against assaults before the assault is actually applied i.e., before the attacker closes the distance between himself and the victim, as well as what to do after the distance has been close i.e., after an assault has been applied.

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In this volume of the Vee Arnis Jitsu video series, Professor David B. James puts a spotlight on a very unique area of self-defense. In situations where you cannot verbally end a confrontation and the person who is confronting does not allow you to leave the situation or area you are in. What do you do to prevent yourself from being hurt? Please now sit back and watch how you can defend yourself against several different attacks based on a variety of scenarios. In this tape, the techniques are based on the motion causes motion concept. Here you will learn there is no such thing as effortless self-defense!

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Once again in this powerful two part tape series, Professor David James of the Vee Arnis Jitsu system brings to video realistic self-defense. These techniques are based on Real Life Mugging Situations! Twelve distinct techniques are shown with resistance and full body protection. Be prepared to go on a journey into the real world of self-defense. In these videos, effective self-defense is shown based on everyday situations that could happen to anyone on the street. Concepts are demonstrated such as 'motion causes motion', 'verbal combat', and 'moving fasten forward'. This series is a wealth of self-defense concepts and applications.

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