by Vladimir Vasiliev
Work with the challenges of being restrained and overcome them with freedom and creativity.
In this two-part instructional film, Vladimir dives into the art of working through truly confining attacks – handcuffs, holds, grabs, belt, and zip-ties – transforming physical limitations into advantages.
Vladimir reveals how to identify the part of your body that instinctively reacts to danger, how to extend that reaction to your entire body and gain instant and fluid movement.
The training covers practical ways to keep efficiency while restrained, to use handcuffs as tools for defense and offense, to apply handcuffs as improvised brass knuckles and operate effectively when cuffed in front, behind your back, or even cuffed to another person.
Whether for self-defense, professional training, or personal growth, this unique film offers the insights into staying in control under extreme constraints, empowering you to adapt and act decisively regardless of the limitations.
No matter how restrained, learn to overcome the biggest limitation – your own tension.
Running time: 55 minutes.
Alex Taylor –
This is a game-changer. As someone who trains regularly, I thought I had a solid grasp of how to handle restraints, but this film completed opened my eyes. Vladimir’s ability to break down how your body reacts under pressure and teach you to move beyond those natural limitations is truly remarkable. The techniques are not just practical but empowering, the training feels both effective and realistic. Watching this gave me a deeper appreciation for how these principles work in real life. It doesn’t just teach you how to overcome physical restraints—it challenges you to overcome the mental and emotional barriers of tension. Highly recommended!
Eric Torres –
I had the honour of attending this special training session and it was really exceptional. Vladimir demonstrated work I had not seen before. The way he manipulated the opponent with such ease and prowess showed the versatility one single handcuff can bring…. It was like watching a modern day Houdini. I particularly enjoyed when Vladimir combined multiple opponents using one or multiple handcuffs and then swiftly maneuvred out bodies in which ever way he desired, using just the right amount of pain to trigger our movement or to lock our bodies in place. Thank you so much, Master Vladimir Vasiliev, for sharing your professional wisdom.