4 MISTAKES Older People Believe in Street Fights that Everyone Knows

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  • THINGS YOU Should Never ASSUME Before a Street Fight. Here are the most common thinking that get people hurt in street fights. In Self Defence what you should NEVER Do to protect yourself in a street fight. Here are a fighting tips that will help you in defend yourself against a bad guy who means you harm.
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  • @SteveGad
    @SteveGad 13 днів тому +470

    Crafty old dog here. Ex-Boxer. Despite being more than able to handle myself, I would rather walk a mile around conflict, than walk a foot toward it.
    That still holds at age 63 (as of 2024) I hate bullies more than anything else.

    • @mr.a8315
      @mr.a8315 11 днів тому +20

      " I would rather walk a mile around conflict, than walk a foot toward it." What a very wise saying, I'd never heard before. 🍺🍺

    • @MakalaDoulos
      @MakalaDoulos 11 днів тому +7

      Amen brother

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 11 днів тому +10

      I am just a few years older than you. You are now entering the period where your opinion of being well able to handle yourself can be snatched away within seconds. Try not to base your future actions on your apparent previous self confidence (please!)

    • @tiomiguel999
      @tiomiguel999 11 днів тому +12

      @@philtucker1224 Lol, we're ALL in a period where being able to handle yourself can be snatched away within seconds, though having fight training of some kind is a big advantage. "Try not to base your future actions on your apparent previous self confidence" - as opposed to what, begging an attacker to leave you alone?

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 10 днів тому +1

      @@tiomiguel999 if you are frail then yes

  • @MP-tf7cc
    @MP-tf7cc 14 днів тому +488

    Random violence happens. But avoiding dangerous places, stupid behavior, and bad decisions will reduce your risk substantially.

    • @bjornna7767
      @bjornna7767 13 днів тому +6

      That's why us Germans rush into the basement/cellar if we want to laugh....

    • @Edgunsuk
      @Edgunsuk 11 днів тому +6

      No it wont, most of the violence i have encountered was in work. And NOT as a bailiff or bounces of which i have been both.

    • @theo847sqn
      @theo847sqn 11 днів тому +8

      I've been military and also a security guard
      The first thing anyone needs to learn to use is their voice
      If this fails
      Then you need the next solution of doing the right thing at the right time

    • @marioflavin2141
      @marioflavin2141 10 днів тому +5

      Alway's have your whits about you and stay calm and Weigh up the stuation before taking any rash action.

    • @theo847sqn
      @theo847sqn 10 днів тому +1

      @marioflavin2141 great advice
      Guy was shouting outside the office I work I with two women yesterday
      They were scared
      I almost went out to sort his shit
      It was a domestic and he was weighin in on his wife
      I left it.
      Locked the door
      Then around 5 to 6 mins later the police came and took him
      So like the man says in his video
      Asses (rapid) then act
      Don't take one thing for granted. Do the best in the moment

  • @patriot5526
    @patriot5526 11 днів тому +202

    When I was a teenager, a wise man told me to never get into a fight with an old man. He said that they know they don’t have the endurance to last for more than a minute or two, so they will go for the kill immediately. Now I’m 68 years old and I know that to be true. I was recently assaulted by a twenty something kid over my dog barking at him. Apparently, no one ever gave him that advice.

    • @nghtwtchmn129
      @nghtwtchmn129 10 днів тому +39

      The older we get, the less that life imprisonment is a deterrent to us!

    • @leoc3492
      @leoc3492 10 днів тому +9

      @@nghtwtchmn129 my feelings exactly. I’d be happy to go to jail if it sends the message that you better not mess with old people because they have little to lose.

    • @williamweb9782
      @williamweb9782 9 днів тому +18

      For him to pick a fight with a 68 year old man was complete cowardice. Hopefully he learned from the experience.

    • @TheFrog767
      @TheFrog767 9 днів тому +3

      👏👏🍾🥂

    • @shalako1047
      @shalako1047 9 днів тому +15

      Never pick a fight with an old man. There's a reason he's old.

  • @the80iesguy
    @the80iesguy 14 днів тому +381

    I'm 60yrs now, I carry a small pot (mints container with quick flip lid or old film cannister) of 50% dry sand and 50% fine ground pepper. It has about a 2-3m reach and you don't see it. Just a few grains will blind the attacker enough for me to hoof it. But I think the main thing that has saved me on occasions is being aware of your surroundings.

    • @JohnSmithGlobeLie
      @JohnSmithGlobeLie 14 днів тому +16

      Yes, a constant calm awareness is the best self defence instrument we have.
      The elderly can carry many things for use as a defence weapon, walking stick, photographers mono stick, defence pen, umbrella, rolled up magazine or newspaper.

    • @thewatcher5271
      @thewatcher5271 14 днів тому +10

      What About Pepper Or Bear Spray? Thank You.

    • @JohnSmithGlobeLie
      @JohnSmithGlobeLie 14 днів тому +22

      @@thewatcher5271
      illegal in a lot of countries though.

    • @Kyle-sr6jm
      @Kyle-sr6jm 14 днів тому +39

      Funny.
      I carry a Glock

    • @rinzler9775
      @rinzler9775 14 днів тому +8

      Fine ground glass is good as well.

  • @frankiemedina8436
    @frankiemedina8436 14 днів тому +276

    I moved to the mountains away from everyone. I get my stuff delivered. As a martial artist of 25 years I learned better is a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a battle.

    • @dsmith9572
      @dsmith9572 12 днів тому +19

      "A warrior in a garden is better than a warrior under a garden."

    • @Andre-nb4ex
      @Andre-nb4ex 12 днів тому +4

      Unless you have a pitch fork lol

    • @qqlelesmbo3612
      @qqlelesmbo3612 12 днів тому +2

      @@dsmith9572 a warrior above the garden, is better than being in the garden

    • @joshreynolds729
      @joshreynolds729 11 днів тому +13

      You know Frankie you make a really good point. I’m a an old soldier fought 4 tours to various theaters and been studying martial arts all my life even today. Truthfully my entire life from birth has been conflict after conflict. Pretty sure the kids above missed the whole point, but well heard 👍🏻. I plan to do the same. It’s hard to have peace when there is so many people because where there are a lot of people there is always some battle. And no lie piece to me is life, greenery, and silence without the possibility of threat at every corner. Personally it gets old and the world has basically been turned evil if you haven’t watch the news or checked your local police site yet or even social media the world going to hell in a hand basket and nobody can be trusted anymore not they they could before but now the tilt is most certainly bad.

    • @luisalphahernandezomega1704
      @luisalphahernandezomega1704 10 днів тому +4

      *NOWADAYS WE HAVE MOBILE PHONES FOR DELIVERY. SMART MOVE. NOT MUCH WAITING, LESS HASSLE. 711s MOUNTAIN MAN ROAST BEEF SUB.*

  • @stevegrifftx
    @stevegrifftx 15 днів тому +447

    Fight Rule #1 - there are no rules.

    • @marlonlo9661
      @marlonlo9661 14 днів тому +24

      Yes, always assume the worst.

    • @energyfitness5116
      @energyfitness5116 14 днів тому +19

      Fight Rule #2 - be able to prove it was involuntary

    • @rinzler9775
      @rinzler9775 14 днів тому +14

      Sucker punches are totally legal.

    • @mr.hanger
      @mr.hanger 14 днів тому

      Over thirty years ago my Grandad taught me "Bite 'em, scratch 'em, throw dirt in their eyes, kick 'em in the nuts, and if that doesn't work FIGHT DIRTY!" Anything is better than an ass woopin'. 🤠

    • @Leonardbro_NoCaprio_
      @Leonardbro_NoCaprio_ 14 днів тому +12

      First rule: we don't talk about fight club

  • @habibmalik1619
    @habibmalik1619 14 днів тому +137

    Every single video you post, is more valuable than 100 videos on self-defense.

  • @makaikalii6859
    @makaikalii6859 14 днів тому +222

    As a Senior one thing is vitally important, do not be taken in by younger people when they say "what're ya gonna do Old Man?" They have no clue as to what you know, and or are capable of.When someone says that just walk away, until, they come at you with intent to harm, and then defend yourself.

    • @BradYaeger
      @BradYaeger 14 днів тому +24

      My response is " I may be old, but I make up for it by being really slow.".

    • @danbeasley6135
      @danbeasley6135 14 днів тому +2

      Sound advice

    • @rinzler9775
      @rinzler9775 14 днів тому +3

      "the same thing I did to all the other thugs"

    • @nathanielovaughn2145
      @nathanielovaughn2145 14 днів тому +7

      There are ccw options.

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 14 днів тому +8

      I may be an old horse but I still have a few rides left.

  • @Raven-flight
    @Raven-flight 14 днів тому +138

    Always told my daughters.
    There's no rules.
    People around you have no responsibility for saving you.
    If they pull a weapon they're willing to use it.
    Never give your opponent the benefit of the doubt.

    • @francismurage895
      @francismurage895 11 днів тому +9

      I always wondered as a young man why no one comes to your rescue and then I realized that most people can't protect themselves leave alone saving others

    • @paulryan2128
      @paulryan2128 10 днів тому +3

      ​@@francismurage895
      Nah, that's not it... they just have that spectator mentality. They wanna see that action, and this time it's REAL.

    • @adw6894
      @adw6894 8 днів тому +1

      @@francismurage895 People enjoy seeing other people's suffering. That's why they ươn't save the victims.

  • @votebritish
    @votebritish 14 днів тому +112

    If you think the fight is over ,don't turn your back.

    • @steve2736
      @steve2736 14 днів тому +10

      It’s over when your assailant’s eyes are rolled back. Just saying.

    • @Explorshon123
      @Explorshon123 13 днів тому +12

      @@steve2736 Unless his mate/ a couple of his mates jump in.

    • @jakemore2024
      @jakemore2024 11 днів тому +4

      He could roll his eyes on purpose..never assume it’s over

    • @davidhenningson4782
      @davidhenningson4782 11 днів тому +2

      ​@@steve2736... no... that's when the fight is truly on... if your opponent... is the undead 🧟‍♂️

  • @moniquefleming3738
    @moniquefleming3738 13 днів тому +231

    I'm a 65 year old retired woman Marine. I am 100% disabled. I'm slow, and weaker than when younger. I was attacked by a 230lb man who started chocking me. My training came back in a flash. I dropped on my back, took him with me, then throat punched him with my knuckles in a short hard jab. He was incompacitated immediately. Couldn't breath. Called 911, they had to trach him. He was arrested and jailed. Never underestimate your opponent. I've gone back to the gym, lost weight, muscled up, and take self defense classes as well as conceal carry now and won't hesitate to use it.

    • @mariojcollado1384
      @mariojcollado1384 13 днів тому +8

      Great job!!!

    • @georgelstuart
      @georgelstuart 12 днів тому +8

      If only we had more like you!

    • @tonycrabtree3416
      @tonycrabtree3416 12 днів тому +13

      When did you wake up from this dream?😂😂😂

    • @hylanddilligaf6023
      @hylanddilligaf6023 12 днів тому +5

      Semper Fi sister. Do not piss around. I am sorry you were attacked but, you did what needed to be done. I have been sucker punched before. All they did was get my attention and was turned into a grezzy little spot.

    • @piratepete842
      @piratepete842 11 днів тому +4

      Semper Fi👍

  • @arthunterns
    @arthunterns 14 днів тому +95

    "Only when mosquito lands on your testicles, you realize that there is always a way to resolve problems without using violence" - Lao Tzu

    • @anthonybalanuik617
      @anthonybalanuik617 13 днів тому +9

      LMFAO, Hilarious,I Like that one!

    • @vpweber
      @vpweber 10 днів тому +2

      Great quote!

    • @twolford01
      @twolford01 10 днів тому +3

      😅 is that a real quote?

    • @Kyrelel
      @Kyrelel 8 днів тому +2

      @@twolford01 Lol, no.

    • @colinm1325
      @colinm1325 6 днів тому

      Yeah, don't leave ya sack bare.....

  • @DyingInPlainSight
    @DyingInPlainSight 14 днів тому +57

    As someone who has worked in security and been in sketchy places and also attend metal concerts, I am always aware of my surroundings and environment. You never know who you will come across and when things will pop off. It is vital to be aware of who is around you.

    • @freakybeaky1
      @freakybeaky1 14 днів тому

      A lot of times people think you are paranoid or making things up - the contexts one sees from security! Happened to a friend taking his son to his first concert: Iron Maiden. Lots of people arrived late from buses etc - under the influence. The main aggressors- a same-sex female couple who he asked to stop from barging through. Then young men started throwing drinks from behind him- he stopped the flow but it also happens a lot as bands take the stage at metal concerts ( I’ve had it done.) Knocking food up from girls’ hands on them etc.
      my friend been around- boxing(US,) Kali and Silat (Indonesia,) Thai, Savate and La Canne. Taught self-defence. Guys who used to do CSW would travel to his seminars.
      Yours Aye!

    • @didamnesia3575
      @didamnesia3575 14 днів тому +10

      I know dudes who go to metal concerts specifically to hurt people

    • @freakybeaky1
      @freakybeaky1 14 днів тому

      @@didamnesia3575
      Wow! The support band noticed and asked to look out for the kids. My friend had his post taken down in the Maiden site.
      Very alarming- used to be the opposite.

    • @DyingInPlainSight
      @DyingInPlainSight 14 днів тому +6

      @@didamnesia3575 It used to not be that way, unless you messed with the wrong dude or his girl. Nowadays dudes are in the pit to inflict damage.

    • @didamnesia3575
      @didamnesia3575 14 днів тому +5

      @DyingInPlainSight "messed with the wrong dude" is sometimes code for a larger bully beating the crap out of some smaller dude having a good time... so what I said stands, people going to inflict harm on other people who then lie to your face about how it started. Pro tip, nobody weighing 120lbs has started anything with a large person randomly (not countin little dudes messing with security, that's uniform specific human behavior)

  • @_munkykok_
    @_munkykok_ 11 днів тому +19

    It's a sad world where old people get attacked.
    That's not how society's supposed to look like.

  • @bigdaveo397
    @bigdaveo397 12 днів тому +17

    Also experience in fighting is massive. A lot of people act tough or think theyre tough and have never been in a fight.

  • @jsj31313jj
    @jsj31313jj 13 днів тому +44

    War is a place where the young kill one another without knowing or hating each other, because of the decision of old people who know and hate each other, without killing each other.
    -- Erich Hartmann

    • @darylfoster7944
      @darylfoster7944 10 днів тому +10

      Would be great if those old leaders had to settle their disputes in the ring, instead of sacrificing teenagers.

  • @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81
    @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81 14 днів тому +97

    Many in the US carry firearms not because they want to use them but because they are the great equalizer between people of vastly different strengths and ages. A 5' woman with a 9mm who knows how to use it is far more dangerous to an attacker than a 6'4" martial artist. In the US, of course - in the UK because weapons are banned, only the physically strong and skilled get to have some assurance of relative safety - the rest of the law-abiding are relegated to the victim class.

    • @peternorthe1912
      @peternorthe1912 14 днів тому

      No. I don’t agree. Most people in America who carry guns are people who let their mouths write cheques that their fists can’t cash, so they carry a gun.

    • @daffyd5867
      @daffyd5867 14 днів тому +8

      Same in Oz..

    • @ScorpionSuerte
      @ScorpionSuerte 14 днів тому +20

      That gun culture sure has turned out well for Americans

    • @Dingleberry1856
      @Dingleberry1856 14 днів тому

      @@ScorpionSuerteit has. The propaganda of the tyrant are lies.

    • @seka1986
      @seka1986 14 днів тому +17

      @@ScorpionSuertetoo bad you can’t carry.

  • @chrismalp7702
    @chrismalp7702 14 днів тому +69

    "Some people value life differently"... Exactly, we have to be prepared to fight back to these kind of people, who want to take our life...

  • @michaelford2517
    @michaelford2517 14 днів тому +19

    An old man told me once, “if someone is going to attack me, they had better be armed, because I damn sure will be.“

  • @rlh125
    @rlh125 14 днів тому +23

    Excellent video. Probably the most important point in it is that no one should assume the other person thinks of a fight the same way you do. A normal, average guy is probably going to think of a fight as a physical altercation that will end when one of the participants says "Okay, that's enough." The other person, however, might have an entirely different background and think the fight is over only when Mr. Normal is maimed or dead. When I was a young man, I rarely hesitated to get in a fight. Especially ego driven fights. As an older man, I won't fight unless I have absolutely no other choice.

  • @jasonweiss2773
    @jasonweiss2773 14 днів тому +8

    I've been a defensive tactics and shooting instructor for 8 years. If people could understand and implement what you just presented, there would be no need for guys like me. Spot on. Awesome.

  • @RS-ln3ns
    @RS-ln3ns 14 днів тому +15

    VIOLENCE CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE BUT IT'S MUCH MORE LIKELY, TO TAKE PLACE IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS, THAN OTHERS.

  • @Soundbrigade
    @Soundbrigade 11 днів тому +14

    Two Swedish ex-criminals wrote a series of books many years ago and in one of them appeared a guy who tried to rob a cab driver and picked the cad with the tiniest driver. However this guy was a master in martial arts and the poor robber had to spend 3 weeks in an emergency ward.
    This story was based on actual events.

    • @TheMazinoz
      @TheMazinoz 8 днів тому

      Of course, small short people are more likely to learn self defence! Necessity.

  • @johnswoodgadgets9819
    @johnswoodgadgets9819 11 днів тому +67

    Never speak. Never threaten. Never try to 'defuse' the situation. If you think a situation needs 'defusing' it is time to fight or run. Do not give either blanket priority over the other. Go with whichever one works. Never fight without a weapon unless you have no choice. If you run, your first priority is to find a weapon. Any weapon. Stick, rock, stray cat, bottle, brick. Only then try to find help.

    • @ericbitzer5247
      @ericbitzer5247 11 днів тому +10

      Stray cat? Lol

    • @Francis-uv3nh
      @Francis-uv3nh 9 днів тому +6

      You never fight without weaponry?

    • @johnswoodgadgets9819
      @johnswoodgadgets9819 9 днів тому +8

      @@Francis-uv3nh Not unless I absolutely have to. Preferably, I am armed and my assailant is not. The only honor in fighting is survival. There is no test of truth or valor in fighting barehanded. Evil men can be more skilled than I, and still be evil.

    • @rayc8948
      @rayc8948 9 днів тому +1

      Stray cat huh? 😂

    • @captainnutzlos3816
      @captainnutzlos3816 9 днів тому +1

      Stray cat :Gottcha on that you sneaky ba8tard 😄

  • @jsj31313jj
    @jsj31313jj 13 днів тому +14

    People are not primarily driven by reason but by emotion. People will often never accept when they are wrong and will find ways to rationalize their actions. Criticism hurts individuals' pride and sense of importance.

  • @johnclark1925
    @johnclark1925 11 днів тому +8

    One important aspect is the fight in the dog.
    Some people will just go further than you would dare, longer than you want and can shrug off discomfort that you would expect to stop others.

  • @lawrenceyap3582
    @lawrenceyap3582 15 днів тому +40

    I always carry a firearm, small knife, and pepper spray in a kit.

    • @orangewarm1
      @orangewarm1 14 днів тому +11

      yeah america is so much safer because everyone has a firearm

    • @lawrenceyap3582
      @lawrenceyap3582 14 днів тому

      @@orangewarm1 Google how many guns saved a life, and ask yourself would a gun have saved all those people in Europe stabbed by illegal aliens maybe.

    • @nathanielovaughn2145
      @nathanielovaughn2145 14 днів тому

      ​@@orangewarm1
      Actually, it is. What you have fallen for, hook line and sinker, is what the propagandists WANT you to believe. Most "gun violence" is between gang bangers, followed by suicides. 1 or 2 percent is by responsible gun owners. So there; you're welcome.

    • @darkshadowgamingii
      @darkshadowgamingii 14 днів тому +3

      Fortunately and unfortunately, my country (Australia) doesn’t allow such tools even for self defence. Yes, including pepper sprays.
      The fortunate side is that enemies will be much less likely to have a gun.

    • @daffyd5867
      @daffyd5867 14 днів тому +2

      In Australia, we have to justify even a small swiss army knife....unless out camping

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 14 днів тому +16

    I am a small guy. Never underestimate the weight difference. I can outrun most people, even at 64 years of age. My nightmare scenario would be to be with my family when something bad happens. A big out of shape guy has an enormous advantage if he’s got 100 pounds on you. Sure, hard, vital strikes can work, but…physics.

    • @fightscience
      @fightscience  14 днів тому +3

      Guess that's why you need a self defence tool to equate the situation.

    • @jean-louislalonde6070
      @jean-louislalonde6070 12 днів тому +3

      There is a reason why boxers are fighting with same weight boxers. The weight is behind the punch.

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 12 днів тому +2

      @@fightscience I am retiring shortly. That’s on my list. I am in pretty good shape. Now, just learn tactics and technique from some pros.

    • @jamescook7713
      @jamescook7713 11 днів тому +5

      Something moving at 1200 feet per second works very well.

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 11 днів тому +1

      @@jamescook7713 Yes. I’ve got a few of the throwers. I joke with people about that.

  • @lionface1364
    @lionface1364 13 днів тому +19

    45 year old checking in. 6'3" 235, used to box and in okay shape. Beat weapons for me at this age: awareness, lack of ego and the ability to walk away. 😎

  • @SBJ1954
    @SBJ1954 15 днів тому +40

    I DON'T HAVE ANY FIGHTING SKILLS, BUT I WILL DEFEND OTHERS! OR TRY TO AS I'M 70 YRS. OLD.

    • @howarddavies782
      @howarddavies782 15 днів тому +2

      Regardless of age if you defend yourself you have a chance, if you don't you have no chance. Never learn any martial art that is not pressure tested with reality attacks, I recommend Goshinkwai Yawara if you live in South Wales the UK, nothing I've seen comes close. No disrespect meant to other styles. Good video.

    • @christinebeames712
      @christinebeames712 14 днів тому +8

      Hi I. 79 granny but if I saw someone in trouble I would try to help

    • @SBJ1954
      @SBJ1954 14 днів тому +3

      @@michaelbond4609 SORRY IF I OFFENDED YOU!

    • @pargolf3158
      @pargolf3158 14 днів тому +1

      @@michaelbond4609 That's cap

    • @mervyncave5263
      @mervyncave5263 14 днів тому

      O

  • @thecoach717
    @thecoach717 11 днів тому +4

    One of the best videos on self-defense on the internet. Avoidance and awareness are the two most important factors in self-defense.

  • @ashali8410
    @ashali8410 15 днів тому +27

    This is absolutely correct 💯 never a judge a book by its cover

  • @josephdavis2982
    @josephdavis2982 11 днів тому +3

    I'm one of those old guys, and at this age I'm not about to try fighting anyone. I thought of carrying a gun, but here in CT. that becomes a big ordeal, so instead I carry a switchblade knife with me. I never used it, or even came close to pulling it out, but if one of these kids ever tried using me as a victim, of the knock out game or attempted to mug me, I don't think that I would feel bad about hurting them and if possible I wouldn't even call the police, after seeing what happen to Kyle Rittenhouse and George Zimmerman, it would save me the trouble of having to hire a attorney.

  • @Epsillion70
    @Epsillion70 8 днів тому +4

    Most times in a street fight. The loser goes to hospital and the winner goes to gaol!

  • @garethcollocott6310
    @garethcollocott6310 11 днів тому +5

    Wow, this was actually remarkably spot on. Refreshing to find something on youtube that is not clickbait or misleading. Appreciated!

  • @CaneFu
    @CaneFu 12 днів тому +19

    I have trained all my life and have skills but don't depend on someone like me to step in and help you out; in fact I am much less likely to help out a stranger than an inexperienced bystander would be. I am all too aware of what can happen in a street fight and I have no desire to deal with the injuries or legal ramifications that can change my life in an instant. Learn to defend yourself because you're on your own in this world and NO ONE is coming to save you.

  • @bbarker5766
    @bbarker5766 15 днів тому +19

    There's so much that can be said about this but I recommend taking a self defense class..Always be ready to use anything for a weapon if needed.
    Had a dude in a bar kept wanting to fight me. Me and his buddies kept telling him that I wasn't who he thought I was. Well he came up the last time and decided to pull a knife. Well I stood and drew mine when his buddies grabbed him, took his knife then apologized and took him home.

    • @DyingInPlainSight
      @DyingInPlainSight 14 днів тому +17

      I've worked security and been a bouncer in many bars (mainly Austin) and idiots always want to test security. My line that I always threw out there was...
      'You're drunk and I'm sober, who do you think is going to win this fight'
      9/10 times they usually backed off.

    • @christophercox936
      @christophercox936 13 днів тому +2

      @@DyingInPlainSightAustin is great I used to live there. They do love to fight on 6th street. lol

    • @DyingInPlainSight
      @DyingInPlainSight 13 днів тому +1

      @@christophercox936 Even now more than ever. I left 20 years ago but Austin is where I grew up and I have lots of great memories from there and I'll always be a Texan.
      Edit : I worked at Buffalo Billiards, The Library, The Ritz, Stubs and also did a lot of private parties and after parties.

    • @foongwailuan9356
      @foongwailuan9356 12 днів тому

      P​@@DyingInPlainSight

  • @GalloPazzesco
    @GalloPazzesco 11 днів тому +6

    These videos are outstanding. My scars and broken bones are my reminders of why my situational awareness and ability to judge dangerous people is apparent. What I find these days, in my 60s, is that there are more dangerous people ..... and far far fewer with the ability to see them and deal with them if need be. Dangerous people will only be stopped by dangerous people. For most, dangerous people should be avoided like the plague. I am paying for my life in dangerous places doing dangerous things while pushing myself to constantly test my abilities .... in jungles, deserts, rings and on the streets. Now, in my late 60s, I wish more men to watch these videos and take heed. Subscribed, bell rung, commented, upvoted, liked, shared .... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel friend. I share these with my Grandsons.

  • @Freiya2011
    @Freiya2011 15 днів тому +50

    If you want help you must specifically call individuals out! "You with the red jacket next to the pillar - call an ambulance!" If you call "Help, please, anybody!" nobody will help!

    • @m4rvinmartian
      @m4rvinmartian 14 днів тому +3

      Yes

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 14 днів тому

      In most countries people will not help because they don't want to be arrested and charged by the authorities. They just don't want to get involved so you are on your own. This applies to Europe, South East Asia, and South America. They don't even want to be a witness to an auto accident and testify about what they saw to the cops.

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 14 днів тому +2

      The "bystander effect" , that's a good tip, nominate someone a task.

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 13 днів тому +1

      Might work in the US but in Europe and Asia, you will not get any help from anyone. People don't want to get involved and arrested.

    • @Freiya2011
      @Freiya2011 13 днів тому +4

      @@PassivePortfolios I AM from Europe. I can't confirm your statement. In Germany you are even complied to help by law! You can get sued if you don't!

  • @remfj40
    @remfj40 12 днів тому +7

    Great points. Most of these type of videos provide worthless or dangerous advise. Yours provide down to earth points without being condescending.

  • @BradYaeger
    @BradYaeger 14 днів тому +27

    It's funny because now that I'm in my late 50's , it's almost a relief that I'm too old to be expected to "fight fair". I'm actually in great shape , still strong , but my balance isn't as good, reaction time slower , and I can't run fast . So I'm going to use tactics and weapons that give me every advantage I can get . I grew up in the Midwest , U.S. and we fought all time but it WAS a fair fight . Skin on skin, shake hands after and it's done. Then we moved to the west coast and into a gang populated area and all that was gone . It wasn't fights, it was attacks and attempts to maim or murder.

    • @mikelang6764
      @mikelang6764 14 днів тому +5

      Similar background. Fought a lot as a kid and young man, but back then it WAS a fight, not attempted murder. These days I'm too old and slow to rock with a 20 year old punk and his 5 best friends.... I carry weapons.

    • @BradYaeger
      @BradYaeger 14 днів тому +3

      @@mikelang6764 Hell, half the time you became friends after the fight .

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 14 днів тому +4

      Once a certain age is reached, you have to have an "equalizer" of sorts regardless of how much you work out.

    • @ianmackenzie686
      @ianmackenzie686 14 днів тому

      Never understood the whole "shake hands" white boy Hank Hill nonsense. Anybody swings at me for no reason they're dead or maimed. No "fair fight" horseshit. No "friends" afterwards either.
      Lots of ego and bullying among white Midwest types. At least the dirtbag gang bangers don't play games.

    • @pattracey105
      @pattracey105 12 днів тому

      The brain is the main element in any confrontation and experience including knowing when to walk away.

  • @danieljonhson6367
    @danieljonhson6367 11 днів тому +3

    I'm a 53 year old disabled veteran i can't walk with out my walker but i can still draw my little pistol fast.

  • @CloseQuarterCombatLFC
    @CloseQuarterCombatLFC 15 днів тому +5

    So true! Another great video thanks.

  • @nem447
    @nem447 12 днів тому +5

    Learn how to de-escalate and know when to make a tactical withdrawal. This has saved me so many times.

  • @55gryphyn
    @55gryphyn 14 днів тому +5

    I'm just a quiet old man, trained in martial arts and served in the military, I still haven't lost my fighting skills. Seldom do I have to fight to defend myself or stand up for others, but if I have to, it will either end very quickly or someone will drag the troublemaker away when they realised I'm not afraid even though I may seemed outnumbered.
    Once, someone tried to stab a vendor with a broken bottle for refusing to sell him beer b'cos he was too drunk and rowdy, I stepped in and sent him flying 10 feet back with a kick without hurting him, he didn't realise he was kicked until he saw the footprint on his crouch. His 2 friends came over and pulled him away, then brought back more guys to "talk" to me. After I'd explained what happened, they turned on the troublemaker and slapped him silly, telling him that he could have ended up badly if I really wanted to hurt him.

  • @user-hx1ky1lg7z
    @user-hx1ky1lg7z 14 днів тому +3

    My friend, you ALWAYS make such good sense. Thank you for being here and helping us all.

    • @fightscience
      @fightscience  14 днів тому +1

      You are so welcome. And a big big thank you for supporting my channel ❤️

  • @DeanFrankovis-kp2nq
    @DeanFrankovis-kp2nq 11 днів тому +4

    Everything you said is basically common sense, only problem is lots of people don't have it! Great video!!

  • @mickbgb5254
    @mickbgb5254 14 днів тому +5

    I always find your videos informative. I find myself thinking about your advice when I find myself travelling through unfamiliar places or in tense situations.
    I take notice of my those around me and my environment; particularly when using my mobile phone.
    As I'm getting older, I move differently and not quite keep up with the herd, so I find your lessons essential.
    Thank you, these are all things that I've encountered in your lessons.

  • @jamespisano1164
    @jamespisano1164 13 днів тому +3

    Well done. Good info. Appreciate your channel.

  • @jonesbrewer4398
    @jonesbrewer4398 14 днів тому +3

    Another valuable video that's articulated extremely well!
    Thanks much!

  • @dragonslayer990
    @dragonslayer990 6 днів тому +1

    Seniors are believed to be easy targets. I'm 67 and been a street fighter all my adult life. Carried a knife all this time. now I train in boxing and Every Day Carry. I pray I never have to kill someone in order to protect my family. Thank you for the tips. My life depends on it.

  • @kenmarchlenski4477
    @kenmarchlenski4477 12 днів тому +2

    This man is highly Intelligent and doing us a favor with this tutorial!
    Thanks guy!

  • @tonyschram1260
    @tonyschram1260 13 днів тому +3

    Great video, thanks 👍👍👍

  • @damienholland8103
    @damienholland8103 14 днів тому +4

    A long time ago when I started doing Jujitsu they said something similar. Violence is the last resort. Try to get away or calm them down first. Assume they could have a weapon. Be on the lookout for their friends who may be circling around you so you can't see them. And so on. It's not just about fighting but surviving a dangerous encounter. Know what objects you can use or cover yourself with.
    The grappling itself was fun but we also learned about knife or bat attacks and so on. You try to survive but you're probably gonna get stabbed or hit at least once with that bat.

  • @jj3710
    @jj3710 14 днів тому +1

    Great advice. Thanks for posting.

  • @JerryDozierKanishkaCombatives
    @JerryDozierKanishkaCombatives 5 днів тому +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @user-fu9vj9ix3g
    @user-fu9vj9ix3g 14 днів тому +27

    I'm 68 now, and I have an old hickory sledge hammer handle. It used to be straight, but like me, has a warp to it that makes a perfect Bo-ken. I carved it into a reasonable shape of said Bo-ken, with a tapered edge, etc, and added a round leather bob the size of a tennis ball as a hand grip for walking, as well as to keep the thing from slipping out of my hand when I practice two basic strikes - every day: An overhead smash downward to the shoulder/collar bone, and a lateral strike to side of the head. The leather ball allows me to extend the range in a frontal cross at high speed. But a rubber cane tip makes it a walking cane.
    It is devastatingly powerful and although it is a cane, it does project a sense of threat to the methheads and punks that seem to hang out around the local Safeway grocery store. More than once I have caused them to break eye contact as I exited with my cart, and cane, secured by a wrist strap, hanging at hand. Normal people don't even glance at it, but bad guys seem to recognize a sword when they see one - even one made of wood.

    • @dougpope3045
      @dougpope3045 12 днів тому +4

      Good one that's what I carry (sledge handle) and no one looks at it twice. Can't think of anywhere you can't take it. Also think about working on some shin bone strikes if you've ever walked into anything like that you'll know what I mean.

    • @user-fu9vj9ix3g
      @user-fu9vj9ix3g 12 днів тому +3

      @@dougpope3045 lower back injuries prevent me from going low. gotta work within the parameters i can handle. I strike from a high guard position like a samurai with one hand on the ball pommel and the other about ten inches up the shaft. The cane is just aft of my right ear. The cantilever effect of pushing forward and down with the right hand while anchoring the left at the pommel takes all the weight off me and onto the swing. There is no wasted movement or energy because there is no wind-up. Amazing what it will do to a watermellon. Got a ham bone from the meat counter and it smashed right through it. Very impressive.

    • @cioran1754
      @cioran1754 12 днів тому

      ​@@user-fu9vj9ix3ghow does the lateral strike go?

    • @user-fu9vj9ix3g
      @user-fu9vj9ix3g 12 днів тому +5

      @@cioran1754 From the same position, but with a slight tilt to the right at the waist. I can strike the head or side of body with no pre-load (wind up). When you're old or very sore in th eback, any wind-up gives th ebad guiy time to react - and - it hurts to pre-load, then suddemnly change the directio of te energy and convert it to th estrike. Better to hold the Bo-ken properly for the cantilever method. The power is from the shoulders/forearm. All you have to do is push with the upper hold and pull with the pommel. It is the same principle as lever and fulcrum. The pommel grip is the lever. The fulcrum is the upper hold. The impact power is from th eshape of the cane: Shaved and shaped like a katana, but far more blunt, having a similar curve. The "cutting edge" is about 1/4" wide and flat but sanded for a smooth eradius all along the length. The back side is full round for strength. The handle end is deeply carved for good grip for a man past his prime. There is a wrist strap for when I need both hands to bag groceries, etc. The pommel is layered leather, glued, then carved like a door knob.

    • @MrDblStop
      @MrDblStop 9 днів тому

      Awesome! As a 62 year old I wonder if I might carry a 'walking stick' at some point and this has given me some good pointers. I particularly like the idea of shaping it, as I hadn't thought of that before. I have trained with sticks and swords though and can appreciate your technique description. Thanks for posting.

  • @JV-io3nn
    @JV-io3nn 14 днів тому +5

    This is a great video.
    Ive seen a lot of people that clearly have little to no experience in street fighting have the mentality that they'd somehow be the top dog in a random fight with someone they e mever seen before. Trying to explain these things to them has often been fruitless because much of the time they have this superhero complex like theyre going to suddenly transform into this badass that they simply are not.
    No one is bullet proof and there are no winners in a knife fight. It's best to just avoid conflict where possible and to act like your life is on the line when conflict is unavoidable.
    Anyway, these days I carry an equalizer. Not because I look forward to the day I get to use it, like the mindset of so many seems to be (still that superhero complex, check any CCW forum), but because I know that when that day comes I will have it to use.

  • @stevesmith-ny8jb
    @stevesmith-ny8jb 13 днів тому +2

    I always enjoy your information and delivery. Another excellent vid3o.

  • @chuckthebull
    @chuckthebull 13 днів тому +2

    Using other people as a shield is pretty dark...you are the type of people i have to protect myself from.

  • @ives3572
    @ives3572 15 днів тому +19

    “Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts.”- Henry Rosovsky

    • @orangewarm1
      @orangewarm1 14 днів тому +1

      thanks for that. useful.

  • @philcook9967
    @philcook9967 11 днів тому +10

    My friend was at a college party. Two drunk guys started fighting. My friend tried to break up the fight when one of the guys hit him over the head with a bottle killing him!

  • @arneminderman3770
    @arneminderman3770 12 днів тому +1

    Great info! Thanks!

  • @buckleymordecai9605
    @buckleymordecai9605 5 днів тому

    This is good- thanks! Good solid info here.

  • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
    @rfiskillingussoftly6568 14 днів тому +3

    Knowledge is power! 👊

  • @justdoingitjim7095
    @justdoingitjim7095 14 днів тому +16

    And don't look like a victim! Don't walk around with your head down or looking at your phone! Walk with confidence and look around. Notice your surroundings and you'll be less likely to be surprised or sucker punched by someone! Also, if you hear quick footsteps coming from behind, don't just turn you head to look. Quickly spin around and take up a defensive posture! If it was nothing, no harm done. If it was someone moving to attack you, they just lost the element of surprise and maybe they'll have second thoughts!

    • @strickefuernazis
      @strickefuernazis 12 днів тому

      Confirmed! "The scan" saved me many times. Some people have called me paranoid for that reason, but I havent been hurt by an attacker for more than 25 years now. Those guys will know, who is aware, because they are, too. So put a soft smile on your face and move like a very chill cat, looking left, right and checking the sky, every now and then. Also, at night, I always check for my own shadow on the ground, in case a light source pops up behind me.

  • @patrickfoley1018
    @patrickfoley1018 10 днів тому +1

    Outstanding...... thank you so much for sharing ...so informative...please keep up the good work!!!!!!

  • @ni4ni775
    @ni4ni775 8 днів тому +3

    Biggest mistake, is thinking you are still in your 20's when you are not.

  • @davidwood2387
    @davidwood2387 14 днів тому +7

    I like the saying in the terminator tv show . : it’s never safe:

  • @tinymanthebeast
    @tinymanthebeast 14 днів тому +2

    this is the best video I have ever seen in my life about self defense 💯🔥

  • @JoeFerber
    @JoeFerber День тому

    GREAT points!

  • @LABoyko
    @LABoyko 13 днів тому +16

    A street fight is a fight to the death until it isn't.

  • @royalflush7276
    @royalflush7276 13 днів тому +5

    avoid places where there is drink ,drugs and women- this will eliminate 90% change of any violent attack. A confident attitude will eliminate another 3% and knowing your terrain will eliminate another 3% and and respectful attitude will eliminate 3% so that leave 1% chance of violent attacks BUT its that 1% chance which we have to train for as it will come from most unexpected place and most unexpected time,Keep a sharp mind and strong well trained body with a healthy nervous system which can react quickly in such situations is our best advantage.even then there is no
    guarantee in violent attacks which way it will go. Great Channel

  • @paulhornbogen980
    @paulhornbogen980 15 днів тому +1

    Dr P. Sir, this video is pure gold in every respect of the word sir. You nail so many key points. Violence can help anywhere at anytime. Fight dirty even if your trained in a certain system. Excellent. Keep up the good work.

  • @howarddavies782
    @howarddavies782 2 дні тому +1

    It's an old military saying " kill or be killed". You have no idea of the type of mind behind the eyes of someone who is going to attack you and what they are prepared to do to you. With this in mind you leave nothing to chance and refer to the first sentence. This is the mindset of someone who is well known where we live and he happens to be one of the nicest people you could meet.

  • @JR-gp2zk
    @JR-gp2zk 14 днів тому +15

    That is the terror some well-off people run into. In the city in the middle of a day or what they think is a nice place someone can just walk up to you, punch you and knock you out cold. Young, old, man or woman. People are nuts.

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 14 днів тому +2

      There are many insane people walking around which are ready to explode if they get off their meds. They can snap in an instant anywhere and attack you for no reason at all. And they have increased strength if they are nuts. Been there, done that for 30 years, "interacting" with all kinds of aggressive people being brought in.

    • @JR-gp2zk
      @JR-gp2zk 12 днів тому

      @PassivePortfolios The sad thing was in the US and the UK urban teens thought it was "funny" to hit a random person and knock them out. Women, old people, even Rick Moranis, one of the nicest actors you will ever meet had this happen to him while walking 8n Manhattan.

  • @user-dw1ls3rp1l
    @user-dw1ls3rp1l 14 днів тому +4

    Avoid it until you can't, and when you can't...go all in right away. There are no "gentleman's rules" if the other guy keeps wanting to go when you do not.

  • @Mattnoble80
    @Mattnoble80 11 днів тому +1

    I am 43 years old and I can count serious fights on one hand. No one ever wins a fight really but don’t be over aggressive, feel the person out, keep an arms distance so you can see their actions. My go to moves have always been throat punch, nut shot, or take them to the ground to wrestle which I am better at overall. Best move is to walk away, life is too short

  • @OnceShy_TwiceBitten
    @OnceShy_TwiceBitten 13 днів тому +3

    This is why the 2A is just the best. Try all this and find out you know. I don't bother with fighting. If you do you wont last long.

  • @aquariumdude7829
    @aquariumdude7829 13 днів тому +3

    Rule #2 (Right after "there are no rules): Never pick a fight with a man you know nothing about.

  • @michaell1665
    @michaell1665 5 днів тому

    Excellent video and information.

  • @feelincrispy7053
    @feelincrispy7053 12 днів тому +2

    Never under estimate “old man strength”

  • @coolerking7427
    @coolerking7427 14 днів тому +8

    As a older person you learn more with your head and experiences than physical abilities.

  • @timfronimos459
    @timfronimos459 22 години тому

    Situational awareness is the start of self defense. Great video

  • @brianhorgan1055
    @brianhorgan1055 11 днів тому +1

    Excellent wisdom and sage like information from a man who knows exactly what he is speaking about, Thankyou Mark 🙏🏻

  • @BlitzWing-vk1zw
    @BlitzWing-vk1zw 13 днів тому +3

    “A fight that you walk a away from is a fight you have won”

    • @Cat_lover756
      @Cat_lover756 11 днів тому +1

      My folks said this to me growing up in a very low income area. Looking back, I wish more of folks had let me walk away, without hurting them.
      Didn't win anything, just took less damage...... 🥲

    • @BlitzWing-vk1zw
      @BlitzWing-vk1zw 11 днів тому

      @@Cat_lover756 Simply walking away passively is still the best advice regardless because no matter how tough/crazy/about that life you think you are, there will always be someone who is much more tougher/crazier/more about that life that is willing to push beyond limits on what they are capable of without being deterred by the aftermath consequences. The old timers always say that graveyards are mostly filled with so-called “tough” guys. Avoiding shows that in the end: you are the true definition of a MAN.

    • @Cat_lover756
      @Cat_lover756 11 днів тому

      @@BlitzWing-vk1zw You have never met EVIL and it shows.

    • @BlitzWing-vk1zw
      @BlitzWing-vk1zw 11 днів тому

      @@Cat_lover756 I hate to admit this but you are absolutely correct about that as I have yet to learn the struggles and brutality of what goes on in the world. Let's just say I'm someone who is only 20 years old who has not yet ventured too far out of his private comfort zone. 😐

    • @BlitzWing-vk1zw
      @BlitzWing-vk1zw 11 днів тому

      @@Cat_lover756 I was just always taught for years by my peers and family as well as most recently the UA-cam channel known as 'Active Self Protection' (ASP) about de--escalation techniques in avoiding general street fights and ego conflicts without immediately resorting to response violence.

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red 14 днів тому +5

    The best defense is a super offense. Not a kung foo expert or boxer, but my two friends who are experts are always to with me. Smith and Wesson.

  • @culloutoltec9111
    @culloutoltec9111 14 днів тому +1

    practical, down to earth, reality-based advice, thank you....

  • @derrickian7008
    @derrickian7008 11 днів тому

    I have never seen your video's before today, they are very informative and well thought out. Thank you for these!

  • @ives3572
    @ives3572 15 днів тому +16

    “I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong.” - Bertrand Russell

    • @greywolf850
      @greywolf850 14 днів тому +3

      Soooooo he has no faith

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia 14 днів тому +1

      @@greywolf850 Faith in what? Some invisible sky-daddy that doesn't exist in any actual meaningful capacity? ROFLMEYERWIENER!

  • @rong2912
    @rong2912 14 днів тому +5

    Go to stupid places, win stupid prizes.

  • @andreasplosky8516
    @andreasplosky8516 6 днів тому

    This is valuable. Thank you.

  • @truthmarshal6627
    @truthmarshal6627 13 днів тому +2

    Spot on information. Thank you. My mother taught me to fight fair and to stand up for the innocent. Found out she was dead wrong in my second fight, which was a continuation of my first. I did the right thing, protected my blaq friend from two bullies. But in the second fight I let him hit first. He didn’t knock me out but it made me look bad. My brothers taught me to do whatever it takes to survive, and be extreme when doing so. Hitting hard, fast and with much violence can act as a deterrent to other potential actors and can deter future attacks.

  • @rolanddeschain965
    @rolanddeschain965 14 днів тому +6

    If you avoid one or two particular demographics you're chances of encountering violence drops to pretty much zero.

  • @user-fo9bv2mm1g
    @user-fo9bv2mm1g 14 днів тому +4

    Tip 1. Don't live in a multicultural area.

  • @user-hn8lm8th8k
    @user-hn8lm8th8k 2 дні тому

    IMHO, you are speaking truth here. I was trained as a psychologist and was told, and believed, I had a gift for defusing situations having done this many, many times in family and office settings. That was until I was hired to be acting Chief Psychologist for a district court. I met people who had no "fuse to defuse" but were metaphorically covered with "blasting caps" that exploded on contact or near proximity. There was no talking to be done. My three years there were world view changing. I became much more alert to potential dangers and how to avoid these situations. Thank you for articulating your knowledge and wisdom to others.

  • @Adam-if3zd
    @Adam-if3zd 9 днів тому

    One of the most informative vids I've ever seen

  • @artyomarty391
    @artyomarty391 14 днів тому +5

    in America, you can live in a 50% black area and witness fights daily, or you can live in a 5% black area and never witness a fight in your life

    • @paulfrost8952
      @paulfrost8952 14 днів тому

      Or you can live in a 100% white area and see fights daily, or live in a 0% white area and never witness a fight!

  • @nevadabadger7925
    @nevadabadger7925 11 днів тому +1

    Absolutely valuable.

  • @jbn0613
    @jbn0613 11 днів тому +1

    Wise advise. Thank you. 👍🏼