Static vs. Live Energy

I recently asked a buddy of mine, who happened to be a L.O.C.K.U.P. instructor, to show me his method of in-holster weapon retention.  He happily agreed and placed a 'blue gun'  ( a solid plastic, training faux gun, with the same sized, shape and weight of specific firearms ) in his duty holster.  I got a firm, one handed grasp on the 'weapon' and stated I was ready.  He wrapped his hand over mine ( securing the 'gun' in the holster ), stepped back and hammered my extended forearm with his free arm.  After 3 or 4 hard ( ouch! ) strikes on my arm he peeled my hand off the gun.  Interesting........

I asked if we can do that again but this time with live energy ( read: active resistance ).  He agreed and we gave it a second go.  This time as he began his technique I slammed my shoulder into his chest ( yes, he really is that much taller than my towering 5' 8" frame ) and drove him back into a wall.  While screaming a string of profanities I delivered strikes to his chest, ribs and head.  His retention method fell apart and I had his 'gun' removed from the holster in short order.  Another example of anything working static, with a compliant 'opponent'.

As you can imagine, my friend now wanted to see Senshido's method of weapon retention.  The 'blue gun' went into my holster and he locked his huge paw on the grip.   When he slammed into me ( Did you think he wouldn't after the way I dealt with him?  Really? ) I grabbed the back of his neck with my left hand, anchoring us together.  My right hand went to his face, palm mashing into his nose and fingers gently pushing on his closed eyes.  In an instant his hand left my 'gun' and both hands tried to get my right hand off his face.  It didn't matter since I was already stepping to his flank where I was able to reach his throat ( primary targets! It's all about the primary targets! ) with my left hand.  The shred continued for another second or two before I let him fall to the floor, my 'gun' safely in the holster.

The REACT concept prevailed under live energy and active resistance, again.. Real energy and real resistance makes for real training, and real results you can count on.  Anything less is unacceptable when your safety is on the line.