Michael Janich – Junkyard Aikido

One of the most intricate, aggravating, and difficult-to-learn skill sets in martial arts is joint locking. Its practical application in self-defense is likewise commonly misunderstood and, at times, exaggerated. However, when correctly understood and executed, it may be an extremely swift and efficient fight stopper.

Junkyard Aikido dispels myths and disinformation to make joint locking techniques available to any martial artist or self-defense practitioner. Michael Janich takes you through the methods and principles of combative joint locks step by step, using the proven analytical methodology that marks his acclaimed instructional method. Janich teaches you how to employ the identical motions of your body against both the right and left sides of your opponent to generate distinct, yet extremely powerful locks, beginning with the fingers and moving systematically through the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck. Many of these straightforward mechanics also expose the “hidden” uses of classical martial arts technique.

Instead of throws and submissions, Junkyard Aikido applications emphasize shattering joints and providing possibilities for debilitating punches that would decisively terminate a battle. It also teaches you how to use locks as a foundation for weapon stripping and disarms, providing you a significant edge over an armed assailant.

To round up the package, Janich examines the flaws of several classic locking methods, teaches you basic but powerful countermeasures, and demonstrates how to adjust your lock approach to avoid counters.