GrahamB wrote:And, er, Wayne - I think that's you they're talking about at 4.50..... ;D
That's actually a good illustration of the types of flaws that are in these videos from a self defense perspective. People are pussies for worrying about their knees "when they might get stabbed or beaten to death", but the takedown they showed leaves the arms totally free to stab at the head and neck during the takedown if, in fact, the intent was to stab someone to death. 'Gami mentioned the legal risks of a big throw-- I would suggest it's a bigger legal risk to be on top of someone, pinning their arms and bouncing their head off the asphalt. The purpose of a big throw in self defense is to stay on your feet and buy time to escape-- not so much with ground and pound.
That doesn't necessarily make any of what they show bad in and of itself, but there are many important elements that are just ignored or glossed over.