"High level" self defense techniques explained with solid confidence by black belt Billy McNeely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoXUHXkPVvA

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This is a very interesting video made by youtuber Super Eyepatch Wolf (29 min. 36 sec.).
Direct video link: The Bizarre World of Fake Martial Arts

Take a close look at this video from youtuber Thoughty2 sharing his thoughts on the reality of the Martial Arts: Why Martial Arts Are Suddenly Being Exposed as Fake (20 min. 18 sec.).

Karate grandmaster Joe Lewis is a former World Karate and Kickboxing champion from the United States. He's sure his Karate in more powerful than Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and tries to teach Bruce Lee a little lession. But it backfired as Bruce demonstrates in this video. Joe Lewis Tries To Teach Bruc...

Those in need of a visual example of my point above, can have a go at this video with Jim Carrey. He is the perfect example of how most martial arts classes are conducted the world over. Even though it is made with comedy in mind, the video touches the actual issues most perfectly: https://www.youtu...

Dear Thoar. Interesting subject, and I do agree, but only in the sense that most people tend to practice the basics forever and ever without any development. Too many teachers keep teaching this way even to what is supposed to be advanced students, and this is very wrong. Kihon is something you lear...

The only word I can think of similar to the spelling you provide is SHOMEN, meaning towards the front.
The word is often used i.e. as in SHOMEN NI REI, "bow to the front".
Hope that helps.