The training in combat concepts and tactics presented by IPDTA is called Explosive Self Defence System (ESDS).
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The concept of ESDS includes the following parts:
ESDS is based on the observation of human reactions to different impulses both physical and psychological. The reactions to motivations (such as pain, fear, physical contact etc.) as well as the best way to provide these motivations to an individual were studied.
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Non violent High Risk stance
All the methods done in ESDS are done with open hands. However to understand the whole concept behind this idea you have to understand the non violent High Risk stance and how the Body language could affect the aggressor. More info ...
Verbal de-escalation
The simple words in combination with "proper" body language could de-escalate the most violent situations. Remember your main goal is to defend yourself and not to get involved in a fight. More info ...
Open hand methods
By using open hand methods will not only minimize the visible damage to attacker. You will also minimize the risk to your own injury and it will be easier to explain the use of force.
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Human behaviour
How to affect peoples behaviour during stressfull confrontations. By using a few simple methods / like throwing an object, shouting or pointing in specific direction / you could force people to react in a specific way.
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Instinctive Body Ractions
Stress will force people to react instinctively, without thinking. Regardless your SD / MA background when surprisingly attacked your body will force you to react with pure instinct.
That kind of reactions should be taken into consideration to making your self defence methods more effective.
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Sensitive Areas of the Human Body
A brief introduction to wich target could be usable during violent street confrontations.
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To view the result of manipulating with sensitive areas of the human body watch the video