SAMI-X SDS
About SDS Concept
S.D.S. Concept is an independent and complete system. It will help you to consequently defend yourself against both armed and unarmed attacks, but also contains fixation and transport techniques as well as nerve-pressure techniques. The system is extremely varied and dynamic, making it perfect for everyone's self-protection needs.
The System
The S.D.S. Concept was developed as a complete and individual system. It is used as a defense system against both armed and unarmed attackers as well as to execute clearing, trapping, transporting, and nerve point pressure techniques.
It is a flexible and dynamic, yet simple system which is ideal for everyone. The techniques are quite easy to learn and can be used effectively in self-defense even after a very short period of training.
The S.D.S. Concept contains weapon techniques, survival and defense strategies, conflict prevention, and also an understanding of self-defense psychology. It teaches awareness of targets on the body, the development of ideal movement angles, footwork and mobility, various punching techniques, weapons use, improvised weapons use, pain-inducing controlling techniques and joint locks, knife fighting tactics, defense against attacks with a stick, protection of third parties, locking and controlling techniques, and combination attacks.
Reality-Based Training
The S.D.S. Concept is a reality-based system. Real conflict scenarios are reproduced for training purposes, covering the range from a perceived threat to the actual attack and defense, as well as strategy and analysis after the attack.
Using appropriate concepts and solutions, the practitioner will be able to improvise in order to solve the problem at hand after a relatively short time. They will not follow a strict pattern or sequence, but will combine, using free-style, techniques and principles of the S.D.S. Concept in an effective and goal-oriented manner.
All principles are concepts for pure self-defense and self-protection — they do not have traditional martial art or combat sport background.
Self-Defense Tools & Everyday Objects
There are many tools and objects that can be used in self-defense. A set table, for example, is a veritable arsenal — keys, cutlery, chairs. Of course there are more obvious devices like stun guns, pepper spray, mobile alarms, gas pistols, etc.
None of those things can guarantee protection and should not give a false impression of security. The correct use of a tool in self-defense is vital for effective protection. Only those who know how to use a device properly will be able to protect themselves without injury.
That's why the S.D.S. Concept doesn't just teach which objects to use — it teaches how to move, protect, control distance, and create safety using what is realistically at hand.
Peter Weckauf
Peter Weckauf is the founder and head developer of the S.D.S. Concept and the entire SAMI Combat Systems family. With over 20 years of experience, he has trained police forces, special units, and military personnel in more than 50 countries worldwide.
His philosophy: self-defense must be simple, realistic, and immediately applicable. No traditional forms — just what works in real life.