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Viam Chao is more than just a collection of techniques and drills. The most important parts are the concepts behind it, the "Way of Chaos." It is named so for its focus on creating confusion, doubt, and fear in the opponent's mind.

Key Concepts[]

Technique Categories[]

  • Striking (Illisus) - punching, kicking, knees, elbows, headbutts, etc.
  • Grappling (Luctatio) - wrestling, takedowns and throws, joint locks, chokes.
  • Weapons (Telum) - knives, batons, guns, etc.

Viam Chao Strategies[]

These are the ten core "strategies" used for the purpose of instilling chaos within an opponent. Whenever possible, the goal is to disrupt the opponent's game plan through demoralizing, confusion, misdirection, frustration, the unexpected, etc.

  • Amotio - removal of a weapon, especially a body part or favored technique
  • Casurus - overthrowing the opponent's balance, not once, but continually
  • Illectatio - baiting or luring an opponent into a trap
  • Ludifico - a fake or feint
  • Nodus - tying an opponent in knots
  • Proculco - overwhelming, crushing an opponent
  • Remora - delay or interrupt an opponent's actions
  • Repetitio - repeatedly doing something to frustrate or demoralise
  • Vagorum - wandering strikes, speed, timing, distance, or direction
  • Ventus - using movement to confuse your opponent or position yourself where they do not expect

Not technically one of the core strategies, but an important concept:

  • Testa - "shell" active defense

Training Concepts[]

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