Concepts

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

 * Practical Self-defense
 * Threat Assessment and Response
 * Psychology
 * Predator-prey swap
 * Positions
 * Mobility
 * Striking surface
 * Directions of Force
 * Strategy
 * Fight Openers
 * Multiple Attackers

Technique Categories

 * Striking
 * Grappling
 * Weapons

Viam Chao Specific Terminology

 * 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
 * Testa - "shell" active defense
 * Vagorum - wandering strikes, speed, timing, distance, or direction

Training Concepts

 * Pressure testing
 * Gradual Acclimation