Facts. A few years ago I knew someone who got caught up like that in a scrap. They ended surviving some serious time. Bad temper can lead to harsh life lessons. Plus nowadays it's easy to get shot.
Thank you, Tim. I am 70 years old and I can say that this was one of the best life lessons that I have ever heard. Verbal fighting can be just as dangerous as physical fighting. It can lead to anything from hurt feelings to someone's death. I can scar someone emotionally for life. It can destroy people. Fighting can cause such immense harm that there are no winners in a fight. Everyone loses something, whether they realize it or not. Fighting must be avoided, if at all possible.
It's like using a firearm. Once you pull the trigger, your choices are over. Violence needs to be thought of the same way. Once you strike, things are out of your hands. You can usually walk or talk your way out of a situation. That is your first responsibility. On RARE occasion violence is the answer. But you better be damn sure.
One of the best lessons I learned from you is that if I can't carry a weapon, I can use the ones I was born with. Avoid the fight if you can. If not, no rules.
Mr. Larkin, I want you to know that I appreciate sooo much that you talk a lot about how to avoid fights and the important’s of why to avoid fighting when possible I think it is very smart and I appreciate it I can only hope that all subscribers really try hard to understand what it is you are teaching. Thank You 👍🏼💯
You speak truth. The entire point underlying self-defense training is that, if you can walk away, WALK AWAY. I blame a lot of what we see in our perception of violence as being influenced by Hollywood and fiction in general. We see things in movies (and not just techniques but situations leading up to violent conflicts) that are completely unrealistic in terms of actual execution or eventual consequences, and somehow we believe (even those of us who should know better, sometimes) that a real situation will work itself out in the same manner.
Thank you for your insights. Vince Lombardi started every season with going over the fundamentals of the game. No matter how long a person had been playing the game. To many times we get ourselves in situations where if we would just stick to the fundamental principles we could avoid so much. Thank you for staying steady while many others want to go for the wow factor.
Too many ppl go through life playing checkers when they need to be playing chess. Self defense starts with self control. IMO. Thanks Tim for the great insight.
Thank you for staying that clearly , everyone wants to see a move , technique , demonstration...I don't , nor does my son . We understand that the knowledge we have can kill , or cripple. Love to train in the dojo , practice is one thing having to use it is another !
Similar to Matt C.’s comment, I worked for OHS and workers’ comp for several years and we used to say, once an accident happens, there is no way of predicting how bad it will be… you can only prevent. This is in line with what you’ve said consistently… avoid violence at all costs, unless it is the only alternative, then you’d better be able to inflict debilitating injury. Thank you for your videos, in addition to teaching us technique, they increase our awareness and critical thinking. Cheers!
Having for 48 years studied and practiced developing massive and very sudden acceleration of force from the ground through anatomical weapons, blunt weapons, edged weapons, into vulnerable targets, as well as use of firearms, I really appreciate this reminder.
Yep, if you can walk away do so. Just say "sorry" and bite the bullet. If he calls you names and you feel like a coward or so, get over it. Better that than ending in the police station, hospital or morgue. Having to go through expensive court battles or worse as Tim said, having people seek revenge on you or your family. This is real serious stuff that people just don't consider. It's easy just to give in to your anger and try to be macho, but it comes with a cost. So walk away, if you truly have no choice then defend yourself.
@@tatumergo3931 Also true. You do need that skill set to take him out if he doesn't let you walk away. Just keep it simple and straight forward. Go for those targets you feel confident hitting and will give you the quick and best results. Nothing fancy.
Tim, you give such common sense advise. Many young guys just don't think about legal aspects of self defense, and could easy find themselves behind bars if they were not justified!
If you punch a guy and he has heart attack and dies. You going to prison! So if you and or yours are in danger and there is know way out then attack hard and fast. But first did you cross the street when you saw trouble coming? Did you say sorry to the jagooff that bumped into and is looking for a fight? Check your ego at the door! Ego = jail time, injuries, or death. Best self defense on youtube is this guy. This is how I teach my kids. If you are in danger and there is no way out. fight hard swift fast and get to a safer place. Or simply Hit and Run!
Tim, never doubt that your message is always clear. No one having paid attention should ever ask about lethality., but don't hesitate to re make the point. I appreciate your info and respect the functional and yet humanitarian message you offer.
Been following this channel for a few months now and it has quickly became the bench mark for all other self-defense channels that I may stumble across. There is one other channel that I frequent that has a lot more of the "badge cams" or actual footage of bad things happening to people. I always find myself thinking of how TFT would have applied to those scenarios. My "aha" moment was the video you did that talked about how violence is currency in the prison system, and very few of those guys are kung fu etc.. masters. And the sporting aspect of most martial arts information goes along with that. Keep fighting the good fight.
Unfortunately, I am one of the 70% you talk of, my daughter is one of the 30%, I was looking for clear, effective teachings, we are both small in stature. This gives me hope that in life she will be armed to defend herself if necessary. It gives me great comfort, I like the strategic and in-depth application to understanding the human body. Thanks Tim.
Excellent: Strategy vs. Tactics. Hope you keep re-iterating this in future vids. Please also supplement (as you have begun to do) on deciding WHEN injury is necessary. There are black-and-white scenarios where using the technique is to be first-out-of-the-box, but generally the practitioner must be consciously aware of when the "social" aspect has changed to the "potentially lethal". Please makethis a part of your future sessions. Many thanks.
You are experience and wisdom , you know that action has real life accountable damages . Like your life is over as you know it by being reactive and not awareness
Due to the kind of work i do; everything you discuss is relevant... And one does have to have eyes in back of the head to stay safe. Every encounter could be lethal; i dont always have a firearm, so like the other cop says... If you have to use it, be damn sure first...
Hi! Keep up the good work! When you mention the difference between strategy and tactics, I just wanted to comment why I think so many people have a hard time to understand this concept. It's because they don't understand the difference between fighting and self-defense. These are two completely different forms of combat and thus have to be dealt with completely different strategies, resulting in completely different tactics...
Thank you again for the reminder that our job is to stay out of conflict. I also carry concealed, but also plan an attack to disable someone. I am very thankful that I have never had to use either on. If I see a situation going bad, it is time to get the hell out of there. The best fight or gun fight is the one that you are not in. I am also a student of the USCCA and I love you input on things.
"...How can you minimize the chance of violence from ever coming into your life." That's the number one thing that most martial artists today overlook. Without ranting about sport arts or purely theoretical arts, I'll just say that I live in the kind of area where retaliation is a very real thing and can far too often come with a hail of gunfire that leaves dead bodies. In one instance, a guy simply looked at someone the wrong way, at a gas station, and he was dead a few minutes later after being chased down and then shot. Real violence isn't a game and you shouldn't be training with the intention of seeking it out. You should be training with the intention of avoiding it. Most people like to watch videos of ego fights to prove a point about fighting. I prefer to direct people to videos of gang members or other violent criminals committing felony assaults and / or murders.
So true. If we need to use self defence, we don't know how the other person is going react or their health condition. We don't know how we are going to react in the first instance.
Thanks for your insight. Tactical training is as important as strategies. Thanks for reminding us that using physical force may have serious consequences. We train physically for that just in case situation but usually forget what may really happen once we start throwing punches and kicks
Thanks Tim for sharing. Been following you for awhile now and through what you teach, some contingency training I went through living overseas and my martial arts back ground, I've put together a program that teaches the before, during and after affects of a crisis encounter . Love the book by MacYoung Meek " What You Don't Know Can Kill You". Very helpful .
I was in Defended myself against two larger armed opponents who were throwing half house Bricks at Tractor-trailer doing 80MPH this was years ago and in the UK, but the bricks were just missing our Heads. Anyhow it came to a face to face and he (about 6' 2", I'm 5'9") pulled a steel pen. I'd been doing Judo for about 4yrs under two Olympic silver medalists, so I had good teachers also I had some gradings and back then after your first grade you were licenced with the cops, it was like a passport with fingerprints and a photo not sure if it's still the same but regardless I live in Canada now where if they can show that you have even prepared to defend yourself, you're off to jail for sure, came in with the Gun ban laws. Anyway I reacted and struck them as soon as the pen cleared the pocket, I damaged his eye and the other guy's ear, that was the end of the scrap. I heard they were looking for me so I advised them where they could find me, I was charged with GBH due to the training Passport and was facing up to 15yrs, everything I'd worked for down the Drain. I think I was completely justified, Cop's didn't agree, Luckily two eyewitnesses came forward and saved me. However, I was on notice at the local police stations for a year, which never went away, I finished my apprenticeship and college becoming an engineer. I worked on some big and sensitive projects and every time there was a background check it came up, I had to explain myself and hope yet again it didn't cost me my career.
I've been in K rav Maga for about 2 years. You have taught me tons! Thank you. Being a woman, you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Thank you again. I watch you faithfully.
I love this kind of content. Most of this stuff should be common sense stuff but having it pointed out too often makes me think "Oh yeah!" Unknown outcomes on an unknown target, uncontrollable consequences, (or exponential violence) once you go there. Going home safe with the family staying safe is number one. Pride, who is going to care about that in court, in gaol or while bleeding out on the ground.
Tim and his instructors are top notch. Learning at a pace where moves are laid out in slow fashion builds muscle memory, something that sticks with you for when you need it most and it is how I train across the board. But if faced with a situation, if at all possible, talk it down before going green. Like Tim said in so many words, it can go south and you could be facing serious charges. Something you will have to live with for the rest of your life. Thanks Tim.
i've played ice hockey pretty regularly. Falling and body contact is expected and happens a lot. But with padding and helmets, no big deal. Makes me think though, especially with even helmeted head hits to the ice that result in concussions--if helmetless and hit the pavement, which is hard like ice, all bets are off---no telling what the outcome could be. Concussion with helmet, might equal Death with no helmet hitting the pavement. Especially the back part of the head. Think Strategic out there. Save a life.
Its a shame that you are not able to come to the UK. I would love for you to do a self defence course for Females...If i ever win the lottery, i will come to the US and get some lessons!
The most deadly person is the one who know the human anatomy very well when he attacks whatever with his hands or any object he makes sure to get the targets he want ,and he is confident on what is the results. because in real close quarters you need to finish quickly otherwise goodluck with your punches or what ever.
Tim, it might be cool if you shared a popular fight scene from a movie, then recreated it with people in your facility, in order to illustrate what's fantasy, what's real, what works, and how those things that work could work better. People have got to me met where there at - and many of them may confuse entertainment with reality. Highlight the reality in entertainment, and people may better distinguish the two.
I think that info is reserved for those who lived a certain that lifestyle. Like knowing the difference between a agreed fight and a predator mindset. Also the difference between hurting someone and causing. A injury
There is another dimension to the use of violence: you always read of cop actions where the bad guy took like 9 or more bullets and still went forwards, still kept coming. And, tbh, don't rely on your killer targets, you could fuck up the distancing or the timing just about an inch and get no result at all. Happens to the best trained people on the planet, so trust me, chances are good if someone trains 2 times an hour per week, everything, but everything could go wrong really fast. Always have a plan b when push comes to shove, and quick, at that. Better yet, have your ego in check and don't get involved at all.
Outstanding videos!!!!!!! Walk away! Let the ego go!!! Great mental self defense protection videos!!! You may die...OR your opponent may die! Depending on your state/District Attorney, you may hang(prison time)! BOTH FAMILIES WILL LOSS! Walk away!!! Mr Larkin makes a point to observe. ONCE U WALK AWAY AND LEAVE THE EGO BEHIND........YOU WILL NOTICE/UNDERSTAND THE ERRORS YOUR OPPONENT/BULLY/ IGNORANT PERSON MADE. You will realize You are the better Person! I live in NYC.....EVN IF YOU DEFEND URSELF IN THE RIGHT, ( THE D.A. MAY BE A HARD A$$ AND STILL PERSUE XYZ STATUTE/LAW AGAINST YOU!) Loss of money, time, trial, reputation! WALK AWAY!!!! WALK AWAY!! ( mma combat m.c. vet)semper...... ( I OWN A BUSINESS) WALK AWAY OR POSSIBLY LOSE EVERYTHING!! FOLLOW MR. LARKINS ADVICE! I watch his videos when I can! WALK AWAY!!!
Thank you Mr. Larkin for relaying such sound wisdom. Please feel free to remind us Neandertals about this from time to time. I don't always share your videos, but I tell everyone I think will listen to this information to watch your channel. God bless..
As usual great content 👍🏻, being a” dangerous gentleman “as a whole can be the difference between freedom an incarceration 🥴 folks need to choose wisely 👊🏻
True. In college someone punched his friend in the upper are, hard on the deltoid, as part of a game. I hear that resulted in a blood clot and ruined his life. Life isn't a cartoon or the three stooges, which is kind of too bad.
Hi Tim- Is the heart considered a viable self defense target? I know that some old school Boxers targeted this area. Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks.
The point that someone might comment with "yeah, i knew that", just betrays their arrogance and lack of self value. Any secure person would only find it interesting to hear you talk.. if one is already aware of any particular point; then that is simply confirmation.
The only bad thing about self defense being so accessable online is that the people who shouldn't know how to do incredible damage can learn easily also. And those of us who know these things should give you some relief that there isn't just people out there that think they need to kill someone fast for self defense.
Tim, never assume your message has been understood. Your words are only as clear as the mind receiving them. Continue covering your liability by emphasizing any contact could be permanent. Last thing you and we want is for you to be blamed because someone used techniques they learned on your channel.
Totally agreed, I can win most fights against the criminal morons around my area but my country became so corrupt that I would have a bunch of narcos shooting in my house with better weapons than the police so it´s better to avoid problems whenever possible, it´s time to use strategy.
My supper empathic senses Have saved me all my life I can feel peoples energy, All my friends are special needs , and I tell them when I say we got to leave ,we got to leave . Love from the supper empathic raw vegan , Wales 🇬🇧.
Being trained is a gift and a curse at the same time. You can end up in jail or court for knowing how to defend yourself against some idiot who initiated it. I myself have ended up in trouble for being brave and standing up for myself, even though I did not strike any of the 7 people attacking me. Go figure.
Tim it is like insurance nice to have it or in this case nice to know but you should pray you never need it I know back when I was young I fought a lot I am a old man now and know better but I still 🧳 n at home
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 In self-defense, you only have the targets your assailant offers you. Sure, you can set up strikes, but ultimately, you can't plan out the way a violent situation will play out, just act on the opportunities afforded. If he offers his neck, great. His solar plexus, great. His eyes, windpipe, groin, bladder, great. Nearest weapon to nearest target...
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 Yes--while you pointed out the necessity of actually landing the strike, I believe many people simply try to learn a technique with no contextual understanding that the strike or technique requires that it be relative to the moment. If your assailant keeps his hands up, guarding his head, he's also guarding--whether or not he realizes it--his Vagus Nerve. You must mentally shift gears on the fly, and inflict an injury on an unprotected target. We are absolutely on the same wavelength...
Facts. A few years ago I knew someone who got caught up like that in a scrap. They ended surviving some serious time. Bad temper can lead to harsh life lessons. Plus nowadays it's easy to get shot.
Thank you, Tim. I am 70 years old and I can say that this was one of the best life lessons that I have ever heard.
Verbal fighting can be just as dangerous as physical fighting. It can lead to anything from hurt feelings to someone's death. I can scar someone emotionally for life. It can destroy people.
Fighting can cause such immense harm that there are no winners in a fight. Everyone loses something, whether they realize it or not. Fighting must be avoided, if at all possible.
It's like using a firearm. Once you pull the trigger, your choices are over. Violence needs to be thought of the same way. Once you strike, things are out of your hands. You can usually walk or talk your way out of a situation. That is your first responsibility. On RARE occasion violence is the answer. But you better be damn sure.
Tim, you teach good stuff.
The best fight is the one that never happend.
One of the best lessons I learned from you is that if I can't carry a weapon, I can use the ones I was born with. Avoid the fight if you can. If not, no rules.
Mr. Larkin, I want you to know that I appreciate sooo much that you talk a lot about how to avoid fights and the important’s of why to avoid fighting when possible I think it is very smart and I appreciate it I can only hope that all subscribers really try hard to understand what it is you are teaching. Thank You 👍🏼💯
I always first "like" the video and then watch it!
You speak truth. The entire point underlying self-defense training is that, if you can walk away, WALK AWAY.
I blame a lot of what we see in our perception of violence as being influenced by Hollywood and fiction in general. We see things in movies (and not just techniques but situations leading up to violent conflicts) that are completely unrealistic in terms of actual execution or eventual consequences, and somehow we believe (even those of us who should know better, sometimes) that a real situation will work itself out in the same manner.
Thank you for your insights. Vince Lombardi started every season with going over the fundamentals of the game. No matter how long a person had been playing the game. To many times we get ourselves in situations where if we would just stick to the fundamental principles we could avoid so much. Thank you for staying steady while many others want to go for the wow factor.
Too many ppl go through life playing checkers when they need to be playing chess. Self defense starts with self control. IMO. Thanks Tim for the great insight.
@@tatumergo3931 well said !
Thanks Tim the insight of good Info, I like
Tim Thank You…
These are VERY IMPORTANT WORDS that you have said…
People must understand this…
Thank you for staying that clearly , everyone wants to see a move , technique , demonstration...I don't , nor does my son . We understand that the knowledge we have can kill , or cripple. Love to train in the dojo , practice is one thing having to use it is another !
Similar to Matt C.’s comment, I worked for OHS and workers’ comp for several years and we used to say, once an accident happens, there is no way of predicting how bad it will be… you can only prevent. This is in line with what you’ve said consistently… avoid violence at all costs, unless it is the only alternative, then you’d better be able to inflict debilitating injury. Thank you for your videos, in addition to teaching us technique, they increase our awareness and critical thinking. Cheers!
Having for 48 years studied and practiced developing massive and very sudden acceleration of force from the ground through anatomical weapons, blunt weapons, edged weapons, into vulnerable targets, as well as use of firearms, I really appreciate this reminder.
Yep, if you can walk away do so. Just say "sorry" and bite the bullet. If he calls you names and you feel like a coward or so, get over it. Better that than ending in the police station, hospital or morgue. Having to go through expensive court battles or worse as Tim said, having people seek revenge on you or your family. This is real serious stuff that people just don't consider. It's easy just to give in to your anger and try to be macho, but it comes with a cost. So walk away, if you truly have no choice then defend yourself.
@@tatumergo3931 Also true. You do need that skill set to take him out if he doesn't let you walk away. Just keep it simple and straight forward. Go for those targets you feel confident hitting and will give you the quick and best results. Nothing fancy.
Couldn't have been explained more aptly. Thank you Tim
Clear, straight and simple...thanks again
Thank you and God bless. From Ireland 🇮🇪
Hi Tim Great Info i am 64 now and trained in diffrent arts and one thing i can say is selfdefence is much diffrent the arts Thanks Tim
Thanks, chief. Sometimes, we need motivation to keep calm, cool, and collected 💪🏿💪🏾💪💪🏽💪🏼💪🏻
You are a true great Tim , thank you.
Tim, you give such common sense advise. Many young guys just don't think about legal aspects of self defense, and could easy find themselves behind bars if they were not justified!
If you punch a guy and he has heart attack and dies. You going to prison! So if you and or yours are in danger and there is know way out then attack hard and fast. But first did you cross the street when you saw trouble coming? Did you say sorry to the jagooff that bumped into and is looking for a fight? Check your ego at the door! Ego = jail time, injuries, or death. Best self defense on youtube is this guy. This is how I teach my kids. If you are in danger and there is no way out. fight hard swift fast and get to a safer place. Or simply Hit and Run!
Your expression when you get the comments "I heard this could be lethal!" Priceless! btw sooo bummed I couldn't go to this last weekend's class
Tim, never doubt that your message is always clear. No one having paid attention should ever ask about lethality., but don't hesitate to re make the point. I appreciate your info and respect the functional and yet humanitarian message you offer.
You have a great way of explaining self defense. I took your class in NV and will always remember the experience.
Preach it, brother.
Been following this channel for a few months now and it has quickly became the bench mark for all other self-defense channels that I may stumble across. There is one other channel that I frequent that has a lot more of the "badge cams" or actual footage of bad things happening to people. I always find myself thinking of how TFT would have applied to those scenarios.
My "aha" moment was the video you did that talked about how violence is currency in the prison system, and very few of those guys are kung fu etc.. masters. And the sporting aspect of most martial arts information goes along with that.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Unfortunately, I am one of the 70% you talk of, my daughter is one of the 30%, I was looking for clear, effective teachings, we are both small in stature. This gives me hope that in life she will be armed to defend herself if necessary. It gives me great comfort, I like the strategic and in-depth application to understanding the human body. Thanks Tim.
Excellent: Strategy vs. Tactics. Hope you keep re-iterating this in future vids. Please also supplement (as you have begun to do) on deciding WHEN injury is necessary. There are black-and-white scenarios where using the technique is to be first-out-of-the-box, but generally the practitioner must be consciously aware of when the "social" aspect has changed to the "potentially lethal". Please makethis a part of your future sessions. Many thanks.
You are experience and wisdom , you know that action has real life accountable damages . Like your life is over as you know it by being reactive and not awareness
Knowledge is the most lethal weapon. Patience the most explosive. Awareness the most unnoticed and Wisdom the one that binds them all.
Due to the kind of work i do; everything you discuss is relevant... And one does have to have eyes in back of the head to stay safe.
Every encounter could be lethal; i dont always have a firearm, so like the other cop says... If you have to use it, be damn sure first...
Hi! Keep up the good work! When you mention the difference between strategy and tactics, I just wanted to comment why I think so many people have a hard time to understand this concept. It's because they don't understand the difference between fighting and self-defense. These are two completely different forms of combat and thus have to be dealt with completely different strategies, resulting in completely different tactics...
I'm so glad you did this one Tim.
Thank you again for the reminder that our job is to stay out of conflict. I also carry concealed, but also plan an attack to disable someone. I am very thankful that I have never had to use either on. If I see a situation going bad, it is time to get the hell out of there. The best fight or gun fight is the one that you are not in. I am also a student of the USCCA and I love you input on things.
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"...How can you minimize the chance of violence from ever coming into your life."
That's the number one thing that most martial artists today overlook. Without ranting about sport arts or purely theoretical arts, I'll just say that I live in the kind of area where retaliation is a very real thing and can far too often come with a hail of gunfire that leaves dead bodies. In one instance, a guy simply looked at someone the wrong way, at a gas station, and he was dead a few minutes later after being chased down and then shot. Real violence isn't a game and you shouldn't be training with the intention of seeking it out. You should be training with the intention of avoiding it. Most people like to watch videos of ego fights to prove a point about fighting. I prefer to direct people to videos of gang members or other violent criminals committing felony assaults and / or murders.
So true. If we need to use self defence, we don't know how the other person is going react or their health condition. We don't know how we are going to react in the first instance.
Thanks for your insight. Tactical training is as important as strategies. Thanks for reminding us that using physical force may have serious consequences. We train physically for that just in case situation but usually forget what may really happen once we start throwing punches and kicks
Very good advice Mr Larkin !!
great thinking! reminds me of a great story by harlan ellison: "along the scenic route". very short. very good.
Always great info mate. 👍
great advice Tim some young guys don't get the fact fighting is a bad outcome even if you win excellent as usual.
Thanks Tim for sharing. Been following you for awhile now and through what you teach, some contingency training I went through living overseas and my martial arts back ground, I've put together a program that teaches the before, during and after affects of a crisis encounter . Love the book by MacYoung Meek " What You Don't Know Can Kill You". Very helpful .
I learn this stuff because I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
I was in Defended myself against two larger armed opponents who were throwing half house Bricks at Tractor-trailer doing 80MPH this was years ago and in the UK, but the bricks were just missing our Heads. Anyhow it came to a face to face and he (about 6' 2", I'm 5'9") pulled a steel pen. I'd been doing Judo for about 4yrs under two Olympic silver medalists, so I had good teachers also I had some gradings and back then after your first grade you were licenced with the cops, it was like a passport with fingerprints and a photo not sure if it's still the same but regardless I live in Canada now where if they can show that you have even prepared to defend yourself, you're off to jail for sure, came in with the Gun ban laws. Anyway I reacted and struck them as soon as the pen cleared the pocket, I damaged his eye and the other guy's ear, that was the end of the scrap.
I heard they were looking for me so I advised them where they could find me, I was charged with GBH due to the training Passport and was facing up to 15yrs, everything I'd worked for down the Drain. I think I was completely justified, Cop's didn't agree, Luckily two eyewitnesses came forward and saved me. However, I was on notice at the local police stations for a year, which never went away, I finished my apprenticeship and college becoming an engineer. I worked on some big and sensitive projects and every time there was a background check it came up, I had to explain myself and hope yet again it didn't cost me my career.
I've been in K rav Maga for about 2 years. You have taught me tons! Thank you. Being a woman, you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Thank you again. I watch you faithfully.
Great!! I need to find a place here in Vero beach, FL 32960, learn and train. I do watch the videos , try to teach myself.
I love this kind of content. Most of this stuff should be common sense stuff but having it pointed out too often makes me think
"Oh yeah!" Unknown outcomes on an unknown target, uncontrollable consequences,
(or exponential violence) once you go there.
Going home safe with the family staying safe is number one. Pride, who is going to care about that in court, in gaol or while bleeding out on the ground.
Tim and his instructors are top notch. Learning at a pace where moves are laid out in slow fashion builds muscle memory, something that sticks with you for when you need it most and it is how I train across the board.
But if faced with a situation, if at all possible, talk it down before going green.
Like Tim said in so many words, it can go south and you could be facing serious charges. Something you will have to live with for the rest of your life.
Thanks Tim.
Thank you very much🙏
You are awesome! ♥️
Good talk.
Thank you Sir
i've played ice hockey pretty regularly. Falling and body contact is expected and happens a lot. But with padding and helmets, no big deal. Makes me think though, especially with even helmeted head hits to the ice that result in concussions--if helmetless and hit the pavement, which is hard like ice, all bets are off---no telling what the outcome could be. Concussion with helmet, might equal Death with no helmet hitting the pavement. Especially the back part of the head. Think Strategic out there. Save a life.
Its a shame that you are not able to come to the UK. I would love for you to do a self defence course for Females...If i ever win the lottery, i will come to the US and get some lessons!
The most deadly person is the one who know the human anatomy very well when he attacks whatever with his hands or any object he makes sure to get the targets he want ,and he is confident on what is the results. because in real close quarters you need to finish quickly otherwise goodluck with your punches or what ever.
Tim, it might be cool if you shared a popular fight scene from a movie, then recreated it with people in your facility, in order to illustrate what's fantasy, what's real, what works, and how those things that work could work better.
People have got to me met where there at - and many of them may confuse entertainment with reality. Highlight the reality in entertainment, and people may better distinguish the two.
I think that info is reserved for those who lived a certain that lifestyle. Like knowing the difference between a agreed fight and a predator mindset. Also the difference between hurting someone and causing. A injury
There is another dimension to the use of violence: you always read of cop actions where the bad guy took like 9 or more bullets and still went forwards, still kept coming. And, tbh, don't rely on your killer targets, you could fuck up the distancing or the timing just about an inch and get no result at all. Happens to the best trained people on the planet, so trust me, chances are good if someone trains 2 times an hour per week, everything, but everything could go wrong really fast. Always have a plan b when push comes to shove, and quick, at that. Better yet, have your ego in check and don't get involved at all.
Thanks tim
Outstanding videos!!!!!!! Walk away! Let the ego go!!! Great mental self defense protection videos!!!
You may die...OR your opponent may die! Depending on your state/District Attorney, you may hang(prison time)!
BOTH FAMILIES WILL LOSS! Walk away!!! Mr Larkin makes a point to observe. ONCE U WALK AWAY AND LEAVE THE EGO BEHIND........YOU WILL NOTICE/UNDERSTAND THE ERRORS YOUR OPPONENT/BULLY/ IGNORANT PERSON MADE. You will realize You are the better Person! I live in NYC.....EVN IF YOU DEFEND URSELF IN THE RIGHT, ( THE D.A. MAY BE A HARD A$$ AND STILL PERSUE XYZ STATUTE/LAW AGAINST YOU!) Loss of money, time, trial, reputation! WALK AWAY!!!!
WALK AWAY!! ( mma combat m.c. vet)semper...... ( I OWN A BUSINESS) WALK AWAY OR POSSIBLY LOSE EVERYTHING!!
FOLLOW MR. LARKINS ADVICE! I watch his videos when I can! WALK AWAY!!!
He is spot on, people don't think about the consequences, especially in today's world of "touchy feely" prosecutors....
tnx for your video you share....
Thank you Mr. Larkin for relaying such sound wisdom. Please feel free to remind us Neandertals about this from time to time. I don't always share your videos, but I tell everyone I think will listen to this information to watch your channel. God bless..
As usual great content 👍🏻, being a” dangerous gentleman “as a whole can be the difference between freedom an incarceration 🥴 folks need to choose wisely 👊🏻
True. In college someone punched his friend in the upper are, hard on the deltoid, as part of a game. I hear that resulted in a blood clot and ruined his life. Life isn't a cartoon or the three stooges, which is kind of too bad.
Hi Tim- Is the heart considered a viable self defense target? I know that some old school Boxers targeted this area. Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks.
The point that someone might comment with "yeah, i knew that", just betrays their arrogance and lack of self value. Any secure person would only find it interesting to hear you talk.. if one is already aware of any particular point; then that is simply confirmation.
The only bad thing about self defense being so accessable online is that the people who shouldn't know how to do incredible damage can learn easily also.
And those of us who know these things should give you some relief that there isn't just people out there that think they need to kill someone fast for self defense.
In all honesty, those people just go to a BJJ and / or MMA gym to learn that stuff.
hi Tim Larkin,
Your teaching is very valuable; thanks. One of your lasting impacts may be de-mythologizing violence, for both men and women.
Punches? Kicks? Strikes? No I want lethal pushes training! ;)
slow clap ... bravo
Tim, never assume your message has been understood. Your words are only as clear as the mind receiving them. Continue covering your liability by emphasizing any contact could be permanent. Last thing you and we want is for you to be blamed because someone used techniques they learned on your channel.
Totally agreed, I can win most fights against the criminal morons around my area but my country became so corrupt that I would have a bunch of narcos shooting in my house with better weapons than the police so it´s better to avoid problems whenever possible, it´s time to use strategy.
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Yes
Like having a gun pray you never have to use it and if you have to you want the desired effect
I know this is serious stuff!
Being trained is a gift and a curse at the same time. You can end up in jail or court for knowing how to defend yourself against some idiot who initiated it. I myself have ended up in trouble for being brave and standing up for myself, even though I did not strike any of the 7 people attacking me. Go figure.
This is clickbait with a payoff... I get it. Thanks for reminding me.
I see your point TieXiongJi however, as a student of Target Focus Training I can say, Tim and his instructors are top notch.
Don’t get into fights unless someone’s life is in danger.
Magic Bullet no such thing you deal with what you deal out sometimes not what you plan or what you think
Always descalate and walk away if at all possible.
Magic bullet?
Tim it is like insurance nice to have it or in this case nice to know but you should pray you never need it I know back when I was young I fought a lot I am a old man now and know better but I still 🧳 n at home
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Nice not to need it
Yeah, but that neck thing will do it everytime. Lethal and functional, thanks for showing us.
Yeah but you have to land it. It’s not like people just let you hit them.
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 In self-defense, you only have the targets your assailant offers you. Sure, you can set up strikes, but ultimately, you can't plan out the way a violent situation will play out, just act on the opportunities afforded. If he offers his neck, great. His solar plexus, great. His eyes, windpipe, groin, bladder, great. Nearest weapon to nearest target...
@@Joe_Goofball Did you mean to respond to me or OP? Because I don’t necessarily disagree with anything you said.
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 Yes--while you pointed out the necessity of actually landing the strike, I believe many people simply try to learn a technique with no contextual understanding that the strike or technique requires that it be relative to the moment. If your assailant keeps his hands up, guarding his head, he's also guarding--whether or not he realizes it--his Vagus Nerve. You must mentally shift gears on the fly, and inflict an injury on an unprotected target. We are absolutely on the same wavelength...
@@Joe_Goofball 100%
Knife
Show us Dim Mak. Lol
Then you should teach strategic situational avoidance in specific cases step by step.
Like having a gun pray you never have to use it and if you have to you want the desired effect
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