+Nicholas Zahari that is literally 100% what would happen to any one who tried this who had pants that required a belt in the first place, this guys channel is so stupid
+soh loh Belts are used to hold pants at waist height. If you take the belt off your pants are gonna go hips height but not to the floor, unless you use some baggy oversized pants
As a security person I am always wearing a belt so I can use it as a weapon. many self defense systems stress take always, which can be very dangerous. I teach the coin toss, beverage throw, clothing as weapons and magazine jab. I am glad someone out there sees things as they are. Nice vid.
Practical and realistic teaching. The best thing about a belt is that it's 1. Accessable 2. Legal yet Tactical 3. It can probably threaten and scare off opponents on the street and end the fight without blood.
Dmitriy Getman thats a terrible example the guy with the belt just took it off and hit the other guy with it, he never tried to defend himself from getting stabbed
+Areo Hotah your lucky I tried this and I couldn't get my belt off in time and they stabbed me in the leg and then I bought pepper spray for 10 bucks that's a way better self defense weapon
What I carry on my belt for self defense is a solid one piece metal, welded belt buckle (no moving parts). It also adds a decent weight to the belt but is also easy to swing and maneuver. That buckle was given to me by my late step dad over 20 years ago and will far outlive me. I will never have to worry about it breaking or doing its job. It's intimidating just to look at! And it's also silent! Thanks for the video. Great demonstration!
Great teacher and great video! I'm looking for a self defense class in MTL right now, i just wish you gave classes in person and not just online! I would choose your classes for sure!
because a belt can't really be quick draw weapon you will have to be prepared by taking your belt of before the fight so you will have to guess if the person is a valid threat or not Sees suspicious guy approaching* (guy isn't actual threat) takes of belt* wtf r u doing dewd*
Your belt technique videos get many negative comments from people who have probably never actually seen the damage that a belt can cause in a fight. I've seen guys get their faces and foreheads split open with a belt buckle and they bled like stuck pigs and instantly retreated from the fight. You're always going to have these, woulda, coulda, shoulda guys, who can magically break down every blow of a fight, when they weren't even there: "I wish, I was there, when you got jumped. You should've just blocked all those kicks and punches, that those three guys were throwing at you. I could've easily taken those flimsy, little nunchuck and belt buckle strikes straight to my head. Then, I would've punched right past everything they threw at me and I would've put those three guys to sleep". Great plan. Except that nunchucks don't just weakly bounce off your face and head, like they do in the movies. They punch a little half moon, crescent shaped hole into your skin and blood quickly starts to pour out of your face or forehead. Which is why you never want to round the ends of a pair of chucks. Flattened ends cut the skin better. A leather belt with a heavy metal belt buckle is like striking someone in the head with a fishing weight, tied to a piece of rope or leather. It slices you open and it hurts like hell. I used to practice with a belt and buckle or with nunchucks, against trees. That way you can learn in the real world, how to handle the bounce backs and changes in direction, in live situations. All the fancy air spinning in the world, can't teach you how to return your weapon to the cocked or coiled position, after a weird bounce from an odd angle. It's like hitting a bag, versus shadow boxing. Except that your punches won't ever bounce in weird directions and fly back towards your face, when you hit a heavy bag. For this reason, you should focus on short, quick, effective single pops and returns to ready position, rather than a bunch of flashy spinning moves that mostly just look impressive.
I have fought against guys using studded belts and others with knives if I had a choice of who to fight I would fight the guy with the belt and run from the guy with a knife
Nick, man every-single video u upload is really helpful! What a shame not to have the chance of having some lessons with you as a teacher.. For me you are one of the best out there.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us bro.
It seems like an effective technique, however I do wonder, is it worth it? Couldn't someone that is really keen on killing you ignore it and just run into it? I mean, sure, you'll probably be able to wack him once, but maybe you don't hit a vital spot, and now he's in your range and can start stabbing you... Isn't it a bit risky?
***** Yes, yes, I got the general idea. I just mean that someone could probably charge you anyways, covering his head and just taking maybe a wack or two, but when his in your zone, he has the upperhand again. But I don't know! You are super pretty btw.
+James Sarvan Well, it depends on how you hit them, or rather, how hard. Remember that a lot of these belt buckles are made of metal, and hitting someone anywhere on the head(except, maybe, a very conditioned forehead) could kill them, especially when one considers the amount of momentum picked up just by the idle swinging demonstrated here. A powerful swing could get to speeds just short of that of a nunchuck which means that, with an average man's bodyweight behind it(assuming they have the proper technique), could easily shatter an entire forearm, let alone a hand raised to block. And then we have the surprise factor shown by the little trick using distance demonstrated by Nick here, so with the speed of the swing as well as the delayed reaction that comes with the only two possible conditions that could lead to the level of aforementioned pain tolerance and/or negligence(being insanity and anger, with clear thinking being impossible in both cases. Fight or flight response wouldn't really apply as their the ones trying to kill you in a scenario in which you have a belt and they have a weapon of some kind, meaning there isn't enough fear to be able to trigger adrenaline to a level above minor excitement), which would inevitably lead to a you landing a hit that can kill with very little, if any at all, reaction on the opposite end. It can be a bit risky if you're not experienced, or if you don't make full use of the surprise factor and commit fully to the strike. Of course, what I'm getting at is that as long as you know what you're doing, then under these kinds of circumstances, the kind of failure you're depicting is incredibly low in likelihood given the established parameters. However, if that small percentage of failure in which you don't get the OHK still bothers you, then I urge you to keep in mind that the part that you're striking with is the metal part. It's an object that is blunt, not unlike bone- the material which you will be theoretically striking- and so if they continue to charge in the event that you're attack fails, it's very easy to maintain the high levels of momentum by utilizing the ricochet that comes with the blunt nature of the two objects of impact. With this in mind, assuming you're not even moving back, a decently skilled and experienced individual using the belt can land 3-5 strikes before the attacker can close in- just because of the lack of speed loss from each impact(in some cases, very skilled practitioners of blunt weapons can actually gain speed from said impact, provided they maintain enough control and reflexive precision). The margin of error is very large in this case with the weapon alone. Then, you've gotta consider one of the points that Nick drove home in this video: You can use your legs and arms if the need arises. If they come within your belt's effective range, then you can always use your knees, elbows, and (somewhat limited)grappling. And in that case, you've already landed those deadly shots with the belt, meaning the disorientation from blood loss, the aforementioned states of mind required for such pain negligence under this circumstance, the concussive nature of blunt blows to the head or the lack of leftover bone durability from blunt blows, will leave you at an undeniable advantage, provided you know what you're doing when it comes to knife-defense(and no, I don't mean fantasy battles where you lock the knife into the belt hole and somehow disable them in some unrealistic movie battle. I mean joint locks, experience in disarming, having practiced with or against weapon using arts such as Kali or Eskrima, etc). Hope this helps out and relieves you of some of your doubts. :)
I don't know how far fetched it is but maybe if you can slip to their side you could grab the another end and attempt to choke them with it? Or use it to wrap up a limb or something?
Being a retired rodeo cowboy, I learned that alot of us use their belt and buckle as a weapon. Some even sharpen the edge. I have friends who have been sent to the hospital being on the receiving end of this hidden weapon.
thank you for your video it's pretty useful :) Do you have a video for improvised weapons for women to use if they were attacked ? if so I would like to watch it .
Great video and a lot of interesting comments. One of the unique qualities of a belt is the sound it can make. If you use a belt with enough velocity to your side, the speed and sound alone will intimidate most adversaries. Unlike your lesson this can effectively be done with even a lightweight belt buckle. The proper position in that scenario is left side forward in a fighting stance with your right wrist swinging the belt to your side. This is also an easier position to inflict rapid cross-strikes when needed. However the sound alone coupled with a few angry commands such as, "Back off!" will allow you to form a wider perimeter against someone who may have a weapon.
I reallyappreciate the women's self defense social experiment videos you have Nick, I mean any girl without experience, such as myself, our first reaction is fear or " I can't do this ", But regardless at least we now know what to do in such situations, and who knows it might pull off, any knowledge is better than none at all :) great videos!
I hear you talking french sometimes, it's normal if you live in Montreal/Québec. . You should make your vids with french captions. You would gain all the french speaking people of the world, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Québec, Louisiana, etc ... approx 100 millions people. It would be great for your channel.
Honestly, this is the best legal weapon. Smooth textile belt with a heavy iron buckle can make serious damage, and it takes just a second to pull it out
Another way to use a belt is if you have a heavy leather belt is to hold both ends of the belt in one hand and strike with the edge of the belt instead of the flat, it can almost cut like a knife and is pretty numbing to get hit with, against the face it will cut and might even break the temple.
Great video once again! I just tried equipping my belt as a weapon as I was watching the vid. I have a quick release buckle that you can easily unlock with one hand, so I was surprised how quickly I could get it from my suspending pants to being ready to bash some heads in a fight. Less than half a second. As you said, it's also a great choice for multiple attackers, 'cause it's a great tool to even the odds.
Great video! I think closing the distance against the belt would take away its effectiveness. Also when it strikes the arm, it will wind up and be easy to take away. Being able to keep distance would be important. (being 100% theorectical here)
If you're close enough, or if you an oversized belt, you can use it as something to grapple and manipulate an attackers limb. Or swing around the neck, catch the other side and pull their head down so you can knee them but that's a bit too...extreme
Great video. Loved the surprise extending belt trick, but you won't pull that off unless you see it coming way off, like you said. I prefer to hold it loosely in my right hand and control the length with my left. I'm right handed and assuming most attackers will also be, it puts a thick strap shield across my torso that I can use as added defense to block knife hand wrists without exposing the very vulnerable forearm to cuts.
what i would like to add if being attacked with a knife its a lot better to target the hand than the head its closer and you can stop a fight with a lot less damage
Nice technique and very easy to use! Just need to make sure my trousers down't fall down when I pull my belt off lol But what about if you are not able to get your belt off quick enough?
Most who have the guts to enter (rushing in mostly) use the lead hand sticking out for being entangled. If that happens and you have wrapped the belt around your own hand you are more fixed then the opposition . It's like tonfa in whirling - good, as long as it intimidates.
There's a trade-off with every weapon. You can have your knife disarmed and now your opponent has it; if they get too close you can't use a long stick and that stick can be jammed up against your body or used to leverage your wrists; brass knuckles have a very limited range and have been known to break the hand of the people punching with them; so forth so forth. It's too easy to point out just the pros or cons of a weapon, rather than looking at the big picture.
I fought against an attacker in the street who were using the belt as weapon. He hadn't the opportunity to hit me with his first strike because I closed the distance very quickly and striked him in the face with a fist but the belt came back from the behind of my head and hitted me. It cutted the skin causing a bleeding but I was able to continue the fight. The attacker fled away after he fell down to the ground twice because of my strokes. Difficult defend yourself against a belt.
What if your belt buckle is one that snaps on or whatever like a real belt. Wouldn't the buckle just fly off ? Do you need one of the belts like he has in the video? Or does any belt work?
do you know what kind of belt you have there? my belt is stiff leather and doesnt move qyite the same way. whatever one you have looks much better for weaponizing! if u dont know brand, could you describe it? thanks for this and other vids. Awesome!
i heard that in 1900s in london the belt was a favourte with gangs and the skilled results lead to horrific injuries and common death. also the police wore leaather manderin collors to prevent garroting. that tells you something
im no expert but I assume a belt has one opportunity against a aggressive striker or someone that wants to tackle you or do a single/ double leg takedown.
Great video Nick but i have a question. What if i am wearing a leather belt. Its not as "swingy" as the one used in the video. Plus it cant be wrapped like that.
If you had a leather belt then try holding both ends of the belt in one hand and use the side of the belt instead of the flat side. It would probably cut the offender of it was thick enough. This could also be used as a choker with a cutting edge
FUKIN REMARKABLE! THERE are a number of things to use in case of the worst. But a belt is a solid idea in case of a situation occurs. sometimes I like my pants a slight bit loose. but not foolishly. A person can wear 2belts if the pant fits baggy etc. I've also seen where you can use a USB long cord as such, hidden within the belt or pant. I myself don't like to use knifes. And this is a excellent idea. Thanx!
nepson13 I think (atleast hope) that if you're actually being attacked with a knife, that can kill you, you will understand that your own life actually is more important to save than a belt... but, you do you, I guess.
if i were against a belt, id consider sticking out my leg (trying to time it away from the buckle as best as i could) to interrupt it. it would tangle around my leg, i could pull him down while planting my feet and begin striking. does this seem like it could work if you were against the belt?
but what if the person is crazy enough to enter the circle. will the belt will knock him out ? or will the belt even make him drop his knife if it hit is hand ? but its way much better then facing a knife wielding opponent empty hand and a very obvious thing to do.
AltaMirage He reminds me of the kind of guy that got his black belt in family oriented karate, starts bragging about it to the meanest guy in the bar and gets knocked across the room
***** There are different ranges to fighting. Knives are meant for up close. Belts are meant to keep your drawers around your waist. If I had a knife and he had a belt, I would just rush him, take one whap to the face, laugh and stab him in the heart, while twisting the knife. I pray no one takes this guys advice. The second I see him in a real fight, against a real fighter, I'll shut up
AltaMirage Yeah, no shit. Dude has watched to many Van Damme movies. I could see him practicing using a belt in front of one of those full size mirrors, in his tidy whiteys. Believe me Susan, if dude has a knife, he's not going to be scared off by a belt. You would want more like a bat vs a knife...or just give the crazy crackhead your wallet and swallow your pride. BTW, this whole "belt defense thing" is all ripped off from a classic Jet Li movie called "Fist Of Legend". I guarantee a blue belt teenager in my jiu jitsu class would hip toss this fool and choke him into complete submission within seconds. I can tell from his dough-ey posture and lack of killer instinct
***** Yeah, but DON'T fuck with people that have weapons, unless you have an equal or greater weapon that you are willing to use on them. EVERY SINGLE martial artist that isn't out of his mind or trained by instructional DVDs will tell you this
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Thank you for this video, i'm a father of 2 and my wife has been silence for a while
What if my pants fall off while I'm trying to strike the guy
Nicholas Zahari Hit him while he's laughing!!
+Chunda8 best answer I've ever seen 😂
+Nicholas Zahari that is literally 100% what would happen to any one who tried this who had pants that required a belt in the first place, this guys channel is so stupid
+soh loh lol if you know your pants fall off your not going to use this metod dont be stupid
+soh loh Belts are used to hold pants at waist height. If you take the belt off your pants are gonna go hips height but not to the floor, unless you use some baggy oversized pants
As a security person I am always wearing a belt so I can use it as a weapon. many self defense systems stress take always, which can be very dangerous. I teach the coin toss, beverage throw, clothing as weapons and magazine jab.
I am glad someone out there sees things as they are. Nice vid.
Practical and realistic teaching. The best thing about a belt is that it's
1. Accessable
2. Legal yet Tactical
3. It can probably threaten and scare off opponents on the street and end the fight without blood.
4. Your pants are down in the whole engagement. You won the day but your dignity may never recover 😂
@@olafoman9768 pants down so the assailant sees ur bulge therefore u assert dominance
(Yes everyone propably knows) but i heard that bikers used to carry metal chains as belts and pull them out when someone has a knife
Wouldnt it be hard to unsheathe from the pants due to belt loops?I'd think a typical belt would work better .
That's how Cornpop met his match too.
I did not know, thanks for the information
Yeah, I have one of those belts
@@DOYLERULES69Xand he was a bad dude, according to Jackass Joe
I used the belt technique on a 84 year old lady who ran over my foot with her cart at Walmart. I'm sure she did it on purpose.
@Thomas Turner Always attack first to maximize your chances of survival. You never know how heavy the cart can be.
The really question is, did you kick her shopping cart away from the scene so she couldn’t use it again to assail you
Very foolish of you. You should've escaped immediately. You nearly died. These old people could've turned you into minced meat.
You brave soul! I’m glad there was enough time to get the belt out and wrap it around your hand the way Nick explains. Those carts get away fast.
I'm gonna start wearing a belt with my basketball shorts now!
Prevents sagging AND attackers! (Disclaimer: Please use with responsibility)
Prevents sagging AND attackers! (Disclaimer: Please use with responsibility)
LMAO!
Lol
Dmitriy Getman thats a terrible example the guy with the belt just took it off and hit the other guy with it, he never tried to defend himself from getting stabbed
I tried this but then my trousers fell around my ankles and I fell over and got stabbed right in the anus.
+Areo Hotah your lucky I tried this and I couldn't get my belt off in time and they stabbed me in the leg and then I bought pepper spray for 10 bucks that's a way better self defense weapon
I laughed so fuckin hard!
😂
Stabbed with knife or something else...? If you know what I'm saying 😂
abdurrahman nashit screw you man I thought there was a hair on my screen
And then Boom! I strike. And then whatever happens, happens.
Love this guy!!
What I carry on my belt for self defense is a solid one piece metal, welded belt buckle (no moving parts). It also adds a decent weight to the belt but is also easy to swing and maneuver. That buckle was given to me by my late step dad over 20 years ago and will far outlive me. I will never have to worry about it breaking or doing its job. It's intimidating just to look at! And it's also silent! Thanks for the video. Great demonstration!
Great teacher and great video! I'm looking for a self defense class in MTL right now, i just wish you gave classes in person and not just online! I would choose your classes for sure!
because a belt can't really be quick draw weapon
you will have to be prepared by taking your belt of before the fight
so you will have to guess if the person is a valid threat or not
Sees suspicious guy approaching* (guy isn't actual threat)
takes of belt*
wtf r u doing dewd*
+Billy bewb
*(Guy **_is_** an actual threat)*
"Is this bitch seriously gonna fight me with a belt? Guess he doesn't have an actual weapon. Lucky me!"
Evil Ryu and then gets fcked in the face
Just unbuckle it, depends on the kind of belt but most can be pulled out real quick
Or you can keep the belt rolled up in your pocket.
true but you could always run and try and pull it out while running
i usually pull down my pants and show them what kind of weapon i got, then they just run away. >.o
but they could use the defence of luaghing at your weapon
"If i beat you, you know what will happen."
LOL
Yea they are laughing at you hahahaha !!!!!!!
Your belt technique videos get many negative comments from people who have probably never actually seen the damage that a belt can cause in a fight. I've seen guys get their faces and foreheads split open with a belt buckle and they bled like stuck pigs and instantly retreated from the fight.
You're always going to have these, woulda, coulda, shoulda guys, who can magically break down every blow of a fight, when they weren't even there: "I wish, I was there, when you got jumped. You should've just blocked all those kicks and punches, that those three guys were throwing at you. I could've easily taken those flimsy, little nunchuck and belt buckle strikes straight to my head. Then, I would've punched right past everything they threw at me and I would've put those three guys to sleep".
Great plan. Except that nunchucks don't just weakly bounce off your face and head, like they do in the movies. They punch a little half moon, crescent shaped hole into your skin and blood quickly starts to pour out of your face or forehead. Which is why you never want to round the ends of a pair of chucks. Flattened ends cut the skin better.
A leather belt with a heavy metal belt buckle is like striking someone in the head with a fishing weight, tied to a piece of rope or leather. It slices you open and it hurts like hell. I used to practice with a belt and buckle or with nunchucks, against trees. That way you can learn in the real world, how to handle the bounce backs and changes in direction, in live situations.
All the fancy air spinning in the world, can't teach you how to return your weapon to the cocked or coiled position, after a weird bounce from an odd angle. It's like hitting a bag, versus shadow boxing. Except that your punches won't ever bounce in weird directions and fly back towards your face, when you hit a heavy bag. For this reason, you should focus on short, quick, effective single pops and returns to ready position, rather than a bunch of flashy spinning moves that mostly just look impressive.
Sky Marshall do you have any tips for beginners?
Belt can break bricks! Here is a video showing that: ua-cam.com/video/Sv_THG-PBCY/v-deo.html
I actually had 15mins to spare. I read your paragraph structured comment and abalootely agree w/you Sir. Thank you
I fucking died laughing reading this 💯
@@JesusHernandez-kg4zm paragraph structured!
In Silat we have similar to this technique like in this video. We call it Seni Cindai or Cindai Technique.
Another practical and to the point video as usual. Good job.
Great video! Thank you! I’ve been looking for something like this. I’m a correctional officer so improvised weapons are a must!
Love the advice! Shopping for belts will be more interesting now! Lol Thank you for the video Nick.
NICE...NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT USING A BELT. I WILL NOW
I have fought against guys using studded belts and others with knives if I had a choice of who to fight I would fight the guy with the belt and run from the guy with a knife
How u doing ! You don't need knife to get my belt of !! * blush* blush* lol
thank god my mom didn't watch this video when I was a kid lol
LOL
LMFAO UNDERRATED COMMENT
Nick, man every-single video u upload is really helpful! What a shame not to have the chance of having some lessons with you as a teacher.. For me you are one of the best out there.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us bro.
It seems like an effective technique, however I do wonder, is it worth it?
Couldn't someone that is really keen on killing you ignore it and just run into it?
I mean, sure, you'll probably be able to wack him once, but maybe you don't hit a vital spot, and now he's in your range and can start stabbing you... Isn't it a bit risky?
***** Yes, yes, I got the general idea. I just mean that someone could probably charge you anyways, covering his head and just taking maybe a wack or two, but when his in your zone, he has the upperhand again. But I don't know!
You are super pretty btw.
+James Sarvan Well, it depends on how you hit them, or rather, how hard. Remember that a lot of these belt buckles are made of metal, and hitting someone anywhere on the head(except, maybe, a very conditioned forehead) could kill them, especially when one considers the amount of momentum picked up just by the idle swinging demonstrated here. A powerful swing could get to speeds just short of that of a nunchuck which means that, with an average man's bodyweight behind it(assuming they have the proper technique), could easily shatter an entire forearm, let alone a hand raised to block. And then we have the surprise factor shown by the little trick using distance demonstrated by Nick here, so with the speed of the swing as well as the delayed reaction that comes with the only two possible conditions that could lead to the level of aforementioned pain tolerance and/or negligence(being insanity and anger, with clear thinking being impossible in both cases. Fight or flight response wouldn't really apply as their the ones trying to kill you in a scenario in which you have a belt and they have a weapon of some kind, meaning there isn't enough fear to be able to trigger adrenaline to a level above minor excitement), which would inevitably lead to a you landing a hit that can kill with very little, if any at all, reaction on the opposite end. It can be a bit risky if you're not experienced, or if you don't make full use of the surprise factor and commit fully to the strike. Of course, what I'm getting at is that as long as you know what you're doing, then under these kinds of circumstances, the kind of failure you're depicting is incredibly low in likelihood given the established parameters. However, if that small percentage of failure in which you don't get the OHK still bothers you, then I urge you to keep in mind that the part that you're striking with is the metal part. It's an object that is blunt, not unlike bone- the material which you will be theoretically striking- and so if they continue to charge in the event that you're attack fails, it's very easy to maintain the high levels of momentum by utilizing the ricochet that comes with the blunt nature of the two objects of impact. With this in mind, assuming you're not even moving back, a decently skilled and experienced individual using the belt can land 3-5 strikes before the attacker can close in- just because of the lack of speed loss from each impact(in some cases, very skilled practitioners of blunt weapons can actually gain speed from said impact, provided they maintain enough control and reflexive precision). The margin of error is very large in this case with the weapon alone. Then, you've gotta consider one of the points that Nick drove home in this video:
You can use your legs and arms if the need arises.
If they come within your belt's effective range, then you can always use your knees, elbows, and (somewhat limited)grappling. And in that case, you've already landed those deadly shots with the belt, meaning the disorientation from blood loss, the aforementioned states of mind required for such pain negligence under this circumstance, the concussive nature of blunt blows to the head or the lack of leftover bone durability from blunt blows, will leave you at an undeniable advantage, provided you know what you're doing when it comes to knife-defense(and no, I don't mean fantasy battles where you lock the knife into the belt hole and somehow disable them in some unrealistic movie battle. I mean joint locks, experience in disarming, having practiced with or against weapon using arts such as Kali or Eskrima, etc).
Hope this helps out and relieves you of some of your doubts. :)
I don't know how far fetched it is but maybe if you can slip to their side you could grab the another end and attempt to choke them with it? Or use it to wrap up a limb or something?
theappleplunger Well I tried this out irl and it worked out great haha. So I'm convinced now.
***** Yes
Wow, GREAT tip,not many people would think about this.
Never thought about using a belt as a self defence tool. Great thinking well done !
Amazing video, very realistic & useful. Thank you Mr. Nick!
Great demo! Great thinking out of the box. Next time buying a belt I will be thinking about this. Thank you.
Imagine watching this from a distance
This is a good one. Used a belt before back in uni works a treat so long as your trousers don't fall down! ;)
Being a retired rodeo cowboy, I learned that alot of us use their belt and buckle as a weapon. Some even sharpen the edge. I have friends who have been sent to the hospital being on the receiving end of this hidden weapon.
We adapt, improvise, we overcome 😎🙏👍.....outstanding 👍
thank you for your video it's pretty useful :)
Do you have a video for improvised weapons for women to use if they were attacked ? if so I would like to watch it .
Great video and a lot of interesting comments. One of the unique qualities of a belt is the sound it can make. If you use a belt with enough velocity to your side, the speed and sound alone will intimidate most adversaries. Unlike your lesson this can effectively be done with even a lightweight belt buckle. The proper position in that scenario is left side forward in a fighting stance with your right wrist swinging the belt to your side. This is also an easier position to inflict rapid cross-strikes when needed. However the sound alone coupled with a few angry commands such as, "Back off!" will allow you to form a wider perimeter against someone who may have a weapon.
I reallyappreciate the women's self defense social experiment videos you have Nick, I mean any girl without experience, such as myself, our first reaction is fear or " I can't do this ", But regardless at least we now know what to do in such situations, and who knows it might pull off, any knowledge is better than none at all :) great videos!
Thank you for these videos. You just got a new subscriber
I hear you talking french sometimes, it's normal if you live in Montreal/Québec. . You should make your vids with french captions. You would gain all the french speaking people of the world, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Québec, Louisiana, etc ... approx 100 millions people. It would be great for your channel.
how about using spanish on the channel, since spanish is the second most used language in the world
Honestly, this is the best legal weapon.
Smooth textile belt with a heavy iron buckle can make serious damage, and it takes just a second to pull it out
Another way to use a belt is if you have a heavy leather belt is to hold both ends of the belt in one hand and strike with the edge of the belt instead of the flat, it can almost cut like a knife and is pretty numbing to get hit with, against the face it will cut and might even break the temple.
would a smaller belt with not such a hard metal piece wok too?
Licky Time VXV
i prefer a bigger one tho
wut lmao
Licky Time Size doesn't matter...
Like how some parents beat their kids
Great video once again!
I just tried equipping my belt as a weapon as I was watching the vid. I have a quick release buckle that you can easily unlock with one hand, so I was surprised how quickly I could get it from my suspending pants to being ready to bash some heads in a fight. Less than half a second.
As you said, it's also a great choice for multiple attackers, 'cause it's a great tool to even the odds.
Great tactic! Would never thought of this!
Richard Meza-- Thats a good idea because few people have seen what I can do with my belt.
Another great video, Nick : )
Wow.
I have never thought about it! And is legal to carry the belt ! Thank you 🤗
I never would have thought of that.
Good video!
+Nick Drossos THis helps me cuz i get bullies at school and i have a belt so this is a good defence
+Nick Drossos nice..I watch your other vids! I learned a lot just no saying fucking,hell and other bad words
Nice video. What camera were you using? The footage looks super smooth!
You can also use the towel snap shot to act as a jab with the belt.
Thanks Nick totally liking you're videos. Keep'm good. Great work
What type of belt are you using? I assume this makes a difference. Any recommendations?
Great video! I think closing the distance against the belt would take away its effectiveness. Also when it strikes the arm, it will wind up and be easy to take away. Being able to keep distance would be important. (being 100% theorectical here)
Well i shall be on the lookout for one of those belts. Cool.
Very nice video! But what if your attacker somehow grabs a hold of your belt?.
Excellent realistic knife defence!
Thanks Nick
If you're close enough, or if you an oversized belt, you can use it as something to grapple and manipulate an attackers limb. Or swing around the neck, catch the other side and pull their head down so you can knee them but that's a bit too...extreme
Great video. Loved the surprise extending belt trick, but you won't pull that off unless you see it coming way off, like you said.
I prefer to hold it loosely in my right hand and control the length with my left. I'm right handed and assuming most attackers will also be, it puts a thick strap shield across my torso that I can use as added defense to block knife hand wrists without exposing the very vulnerable forearm to cuts.
Nice belt technique..
Amazing video. Thx for sharing. One question to you: is there a specific belt that you recommend? As quality leather vs military belt....???
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Love this awesome way to use what you've got. I wear an extra if needed to have on hand. Devastating!
Very useful! Everyone wears a belt and it can come in handy that way.
Yes, it is, as long as your pants aren't large enough that they fall down when you take the belt out! That would really cramp your ability to move!
Hi Nick, I enjoy watching your videos, quick question how do you defend yourself against someone who is using a knuckle duster in a fight?
Solid Video
Thanks for making these videos!
Thanks!
That was nice,nick
You can also use a spiked emo belt.
one of my fav weapons
great idea
what i would like to add if being attacked with a knife its a lot better to target the hand than the head its closer and you can stop a fight with a lot less damage
nick ur the man g.. no bs
Nice technique and very easy to use! Just need to make sure my trousers down't fall down when I pull my belt off lol But what about if you are not able to get your belt off quick enough?
Cool channel man. I'm subscribed. Thanks for the video!
Great info Nick, thanks
great tuturial!!! greetiong form Italy
Thanks
Most who have the guts to enter (rushing in mostly) use the lead hand sticking out for being entangled. If that happens and you have wrapped the belt around your own hand you are more fixed then the opposition .
It's like tonfa in whirling - good, as long as it intimidates.
There's a trade-off with every weapon. You can have your knife disarmed and now your opponent has it; if they get too close you can't use a long stick and that stick can be jammed up against your body or used to leverage your wrists; brass knuckles have a very limited range and have been known to break the hand of the people punching with them; so forth so forth. It's too easy to point out just the pros or cons of a weapon, rather than looking at the big picture.
Known Anonymous You are right, YT is about pictures. And there is a button to make them bigger.
If I take off my belt my pants will fall off... and then I'd be real threat!
How would you recommend practicing this kind of technique?
Nice. I actually saw a guy swinging his belt and the other guy backed off. Good stuff! !
Thanks
I fought against an attacker in the street who were using the belt as weapon. He hadn't the opportunity to hit me with his first strike because I closed the distance very quickly and striked him in the face with a fist but the belt came back from the behind of my head and hitted me. It cutted the skin causing a bleeding but I was able to continue the fight. The attacker fled away after he fell down to the ground twice because of my strokes. Difficult defend yourself against a belt.
What if your belt buckle is one that snaps on or whatever like a real belt. Wouldn't the buckle just fly off ? Do you need one of the belts like he has in the video? Or does any belt work?
great video
do you know what kind of belt you have there? my belt is stiff leather and doesnt move qyite the same way. whatever one you have looks much better for weaponizing! if u dont know brand, could you describe it? thanks for this and other vids. Awesome!
Thanks, I always get lose leather, or material.
i heard that in 1900s in london the belt was a favourte with gangs and the skilled results lead to horrific injuries and common death. also the police wore leaather manderin collors to prevent garroting. that tells you something
cool man good vid! subscribed
what if thy just run forwards and hey time it right so when the swing comes around they already hit you.
What inprovised weapon can u use against a gun
What if i am in a tight area, should i just not use the belt?
W Nick For Doing His Vid In English But Teaching A French Guy !!
Jesus, that's lethal! :D
If I don’t have a belt that day , do you think it is possible to take off shoes to fight against knife to defence?
Bad idea.
The belt , can it be used to block thrusts or how about as a device to trap and use to throw the attacker ?
If you want to grapple with a belt or rope you can easily choke the other person, I wouldn't bother sending them to the floor on a street fight.
im no expert but I assume a belt has one opportunity against a aggressive striker or someone that wants to tackle you or do a single/ double leg takedown.
Bonjour, j'aime votre videos, ou peux-j'apprends cette techniques? Je suis de Belgique. (Sorry for my bad French, I'm from Flanders.)
Good video but why would I use my hands/feet instead of the belt
Great video Nick but i have a question. What if i am wearing a leather belt. Its not as "swingy" as the one used in the video. Plus it cant be wrapped like that.
Slavi SFZ Don't wear a leather belt then. Doughnut.
Slavi SFZ I tried it with my leather belt and you just have to create new movements for it. Learn how it swings etc.
If you had a leather belt then try holding both ends of the belt in one hand and use the side of the belt instead of the flat side. It would probably cut the offender of it was thick enough. This could also be used as a choker with a cutting edge
How do i use it if my opponent is not an annanas?
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THERE are a number of things to use in case of the worst. But a belt is a solid idea in case of a situation occurs. sometimes I like my pants a slight bit loose. but not foolishly. A person can wear 2belts if the pant fits baggy etc. I've also seen where you can use a USB long cord as such, hidden within the belt or pant. I myself don't like to use knifes. And this is a excellent idea.
Thanx!
i dont want to ruin my guccibelt great video
nepson13 Buy a cheap $5 one
nepson13 I think (atleast hope) that if you're actually being attacked with a knife, that can kill you, you will understand that your own life actually is more important to save than a belt... but, you do you, I guess.
if i were against a belt, id consider sticking out my leg (trying to time it away from the buckle as best as i could) to interrupt it. it would tangle around my leg, i could pull him down while planting my feet and begin striking. does this seem like it could work if you were against the belt?
Yeah, but if it goes wrong you'll have a area on your l3g that'll surely sting in the morning
i guess thats the risk you take, better than a knife cut if its your only choice at least
but what if the person is crazy enough to enter the circle. will the belt will knock him out ? or will the belt even make him drop his knife if it hit is hand ? but its way much better then facing a knife wielding opponent empty hand and a very obvious thing to do.
I’m about to be Grandad Robert lmao
Don't ever bring a belt to a knife fight
AltaMirage Dude is going to get someone killed
AltaMirage He reminds me of the kind of guy that got his black belt in family oriented karate, starts bragging about it to the meanest guy in the bar and gets knocked across the room
***** There are different ranges to fighting. Knives are meant for up close. Belts are meant to keep your drawers around your waist. If I had a knife and he had a belt, I would just rush him, take one whap to the face, laugh and stab him in the heart, while twisting the knife.
I pray no one takes this guys advice. The second I see him in a real fight, against a real fighter, I'll shut up
AltaMirage Yeah, no shit. Dude has watched to many Van Damme movies. I could see him practicing using a belt in front of one of those full size mirrors, in his tidy whiteys.
Believe me Susan, if dude has a knife, he's not going to be scared off by a belt. You would want more like a bat vs a knife...or just give the crazy crackhead your wallet and swallow your pride.
BTW, this whole "belt defense thing" is all ripped off from a classic Jet Li movie called "Fist Of Legend".
I guarantee a blue belt teenager in my jiu jitsu class would hip toss this fool and choke him into complete submission within seconds. I can tell from his dough-ey posture and lack of killer instinct
***** Yeah, but DON'T fuck with people that have weapons, unless you have an equal or greater weapon that you are willing to use on them. EVERY SINGLE martial artist that isn't out of his mind or trained by instructional DVDs will tell you this