Aw c'mon now, get it right. It's called the "5 finger palm exploding heart" technique. If you make that mistake again, Pai Mei will come back and beat you. :-)
The best way to end a fight is to grab a tophat and cane, and sing "Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal!" like the dancing frog from Looney Tunes
NiceGuyGamer try hitting a punching back do some pushups idk man i have a punch that fast and im not trained or anything i just hit the bag often many ppl told me im very fast
Imagine this guy giving a a person a lesson while he's kicking his ass "I'm here I'm square you are predictable and that's why you are on the ground ( smile)😂
A smile or fake smile doesn't make anyone a good guy! Boy, you are sheep-like if you fee that way. I dont smile every minute so... you'd think I am ....?
Thank you for the great comments guys. I define standing square as standing with a leg forward but facing attacker with both shoulders. A common response is that standing square leaves you open to a knee in the groin or a headbutt. These attacks are unlikely, if so, the benefit outweighs the risk. Either way these attacks are easily defended. Here are two follow up videos to address these objections: Intimidation, Threats, & Knees to the Groin | 3 Ways How to Fight Back!!! (please watch at: ua-cam.com/video/5QQsHQRdRuw/v-deo.html) and How to Defend Yourself in a Fight against a Grab & Headbutt Attack (please watch at: ua-cam.com/video/LU4wGzOYfmw/v-deo.html). Feel free to comment, but remember the point of this video is how to deal with someone trying to intimidate you at a pre fight stage. Oh, and yes you should have your hands up, it’s a given. The example in the video is designed to show body position. Have a great day my friends, thanks for staying with us.
you make it look far to easy saying that staying square on and keeping eye contact helped me when I was was confronted by a would be bully at a,wedding reception a few years ago great stuff
If you have stupidly decide to square off inside my bubble You have already gone too far. Hands up in a unarmed stance get ready to take blows either side.. Block and move straight away forward with your elbow through the solerplex.... Otherwise headbutt to the nose followed by a jeet kune to the windpipe. Don't let your bubble burst my friend... Great video
Fight SCIENCE That smile is creepy. But other than that a good video. Just one question though: How do I deal with a choleric person I cant avoid (we live together. Actually were 9 persons.. I had to find something cheap within 24 hours and now I have to live her another 6 months...) but who always gets mad about something and always threatens me to slap and/or kill me. Usually he pushes me around and hes itching for a fight. Hes always commanding me stuff and tries to dominate. I often say no, but I fear a fight. Because Im very sure that I cant beat him and that itll be mortal. Because either I have to find a weapon or he beats me dead. The interactions usually end with me leaving the room with unfinished business and either leave the building or lock myself up in my room. Please dont suggest me the obvious "move out". Im working on it!
I am a trained Thai boxer. I have faced people in the ring and fought so often I tend to lack that anxious energy when someone approaches me angrily. Just recently I was at a club and I was antagonized by a guy a lot bigger than me. He got in my face, he was angry but he's attempt to make himself look larger put him completely off balance. Obviously this man didn't know how I fight because he put his chin right in front of me. I quickly hit him with a right elbow on the left side of his jaw causin severe shock. I then pushed him to the ground where he sat looking up at me, dazed and confused. I felt pretty bad at first. But now I feel great telling the story xD
Iv been a professional bouncer for over 23 years and I'd say you obviously came up with these rules in a DOJO rather than years of street experience. If you are in an intimidating position you can't thing quickly unless you have been in that position meny times before like myself, keeping your head is the main thing. Also standing square on means you have no balance and it's harder to get your hands up to protect yourself (as the person is talking try rubbing your chin as if your thinking, that way your hand is up close to protect you). These guys who do these videos are usually full of crap. Take it from someone who has had meny meny fights in the street the ring and cage aswell as forces and private security abroad.Just get out of the situation as fast as you can. Don't worry about people laughing because you run away,its the safer option if you are not a fighter.Or better watch for situations developing and get away before it starts.
+Jim p thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated. There were a number of key facts that you missed. The main being standing off side with your hands up when someone squares off to you. As a bouncer for 23 years I am sure you already know this position as standard procedure for Control and Restraint. Interestingly I've recently seen two other high level guys in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu teaching the same concept. Both of these guys are ALSO street tested. Lastly it is not likely that you will be pushed over as common sense bids that you have a leg forward. Please watch our follow up video this week on the matter. Thank you for being open minded enough to comment. It's much appreciated. Perhaps check out some of our other videos. Have a great day.
Thanks for the reply, BUT you say to try stand to the side. Yes of course you do but the person will turn towards you. And you say keep square on to him, NO NO NO sorry this is wrong. If you are square you are a larger target, you have no balance and you cannot roll your upper body from any attacks. You also show in the video the defender with hand's down all the time. I consider myself semi-quick but I wouldn't get my hands up to protect myself from the slowest of attacker from there. Someone like yourself who has trained for meny years may be able to use these techniques. But you must remember you are showing people who have NO training and NO experience of fighting. And when it happens the first thing they do is panic and forget EVERYTHING.
+Jim p ok fair point you made at the end of your comment about the difference in experience between myself and people who don't know how to defend themselves. Please bare in mind that this is an extremely short video which can't cover every eventuality as it's not a class. There are very simple answers to your objections that I have (in other videos ) and will continue in later videos. However, There's no excuses implied, but understand that there is limited capacity on a 5 minute video to cover every eventuality. Lastly, this is just one approach that has worked in reality for me many many times. Which, I haven't demanded that everyone do as I say or that others are wrong. Instead I've just shared my experience and kindly asked others to share their experience or alternative of how to deal with someone trying to intimidate them. I stand by the approach of not escalating a situation that can be talked down or avoided. Standing in a boxing stance is antagonistic. After 23 years on the door are you very aware of the importance of body language and physical dominance when someone is trying to intimidate you. Anyway thanks for the discussion. Have a great day my friend.
Thank you again for your reply. And while I do agree with much of what you are saying, I feel being in a good defensive/offensive stance is better incase the situation does escalate,rather than in a passive stance where you cannot defend yourself. But I think the main think to teach students weather on video's like this or in a class is that there are people out there that are dangerous and can turn on you for NO REASON whatsoever. So the best defence is to stay in a group and to learn to spot trouble long before it starts, the same way people like us can. We have been around trouble for so long we can spot it easy, but for most people who just want to enjoy a night out it's not that simple. This is when a designated driver should also be on the lookout for potential trouble and get the group out. Being macho is overrated. Thanks for the video and for the replys good luck with all your other video's.
Nice Debate guys..I'm an MMA Fighter & I Have fear of Fighting In the streets ( of course when I'm threatened) because...when I'm around a lot of people I am very well known In my City for being a trained fighter...so I have a fear of fighting In the streets around a lot of people because most of my 1 on 1's turn into 3 on 1's or 8 on 1's ..etc. In Fact I recently got jumped by 13 people over a basketball Game but it started out as a 1 on 1 & even then the guy caught me completely off guard when I was sitting on the Green box after playing basketball...so That's why I've been watching these videos. I hated that I didn't fight the guy back 1 on 1 but I know I didn't fight him back because I was so afraid of the people around him (which were people from his neighborhood) ...It was kind of like I was already beaten before I fought simply because of that Fear... I Just wanted to know how to overcome it
I love how he smiles at end. You can tell he is a gentleman. In my experience, those who are the baddest, are actually the most gentle, and run away from trouble, but if a criminal thinks he gonna hurt them, he has a can of whoop a## coming. Great video sir, thank you so much.
i agree paul , the real hard men who can really take care of themselves will try to diffuse a situation and talk and reason with a thug , i have known some guys , like the fella in this film , who will simply stare at a thug to make the thug realise he has made a mistake and is messing with someeone he should not mess with . unfortunately , say the thug is drunk / with other thugs and attack , then the scum will find out the hard way they made a real mistake when they suddenly find themselves laying on the floor not knowing what hit them
@@Monkforilla I mean anyone who is relying on UA-cam videos alone to teach them how to defend themselves will probably get knocked out in a fight anyway. It's not that his stuff will get you knocked out. What gets you knocked out is not going to a gym to condition yourself and learn how to take and give a solid hit. If you do that and then use UA-cam videos as inspiration for things to explore, you'll be better off.
Professor, that was excellent, I learned a couple of things. Being short, and having been in this situation more than once, I learned that a good groin strike can take down just about anyone, second best in my arsenal due to my height, is a throat strike; if i can reach him fast this would be my choice but again height limited. I liked your advise on body movement. Cheers.
I like how he is actually really relatable and doesn't try to give off the super manly tough guy vibe and actually gives a smile and makes it really easy to follow; position yourself, scan the periphery, distance yourself from their weapons. I really like this channel!!
I agree. But in my life's experience the macho ones can be just as dangerous. I never assume anything about anyone. I remember a skinny guy, generally weak looking guy in my class holding his own against a much bigger and stronger opponent as well. You just never know.
Although I’ve seen a lot of self-defense stuff, fight stuff and of course Geoff Thompson’s comprehensive philosophy/approach to dealing with intimidation -I would have to say my favorite is Chael Sonnen shoving the axe murderer hard in the chest as he tries to get in his face, yelling “I can’t let you get close to me!”
jjhenson you exemplify why the modern day man is such the p*#@$ that he is. Learn how to square up and hold your own or keep your mouth closed. I'll take a male nutkicker before I'll ever respect some lil b... that has to hide behind the barrel BC he can't handle himself in a man to man.
Bilal Abdullah jjhenson?? I'm going to guess you're trying to spell my handle because it's the closest to mine than others. First of all, my comment was more about humor than anything, which is why there is a smiley at the end. Secondly, although I own guns, I never carry one with me because I don't live in a high crime area. If I ever did carry a gun, it wouldn't be to use against a weaponless attacker, unless I felt my life was in imminent danger. Thirdly, someone asked what to do if the person was 6'4 with years of martial arts training. In other words, if the guy has a huge advantage over you and was hell bent on killing you. If the guy knocked someone down, straddled them and proceeded to punch them in the face with no mercy, having a gun on you is not such a bad idea. Fourth, I can post whatever the fuck I want. You can take your own advice and keep your own mouth closed; and maybe learn how to write too. Fifth, hiding behind a keyboard and claiming your toughness has to be one of the most pathetic things you can do on the internet. Usually people who act that way online are actually the exact opposite. They are pussies and are projecting their cowardliness onto others to make them feel more like the man they wish they were.
Fear and intimidation mostly matter ‘before’ fights and the best way of dealing with that for most people is a) avoiding those situations and b) not letting them result in actual fights. So the best advice here would be how to deflate that moment… using advice by people who are often faced with those situations - and from people who often are (or were) the ‘in your face’ aggressive types.
Been watching your videos for a few days now. Really enjoying them and sharing with my Wing Chun colleagues. But I have to say that's a million dollar smile you have. Thanks for the videos...learning plenty.
"Because I'm so close to him I KNOW he's going to push me." "What happens if he gives you an uppercut right to your chin?" "I KNOW he's going to push me."
A lead elbow from that position is the most direct, effective and brutal strike you can land when someone jams you like that. Elbows are your best weapon in that close. The hook is right there as well. The belief that you need to push to create space is just that, a belief. If you’re going to take the time to push, you’re better served taking the time to deal some pain.
If you're close enough, only a skilled boxer will squeeze in that uppercut. Hes always been a proponent of ALL the way in or ALL the way out. If theres a gap in the middle you're definitely getting struck at instead
i done martial arts and boxing for over 30 years. not sure i agree with the standing square on idea. you arent hampering your vision from strikes coming up like a hook. because your head is still square on. your field of vision remains the same if you're body is angled off or square on. if it gave you better vision to stand sqaure on, boxers and martial artists would be doing it while competing. not only that but you are making your body a much bigger target if stood square on and your balance os WAY off. if it were me and i was in this situation. id say its better to hold your hands up infront of you. left foot forward and right foot out to the side slightly and behind (for balance and a good anchor) hold your hands out like you are extending your personal space and using them as a marker. as soon as the person brings his body in contact with your hand then its obvious hes gonna attack. hit him first and hit him hard. id aim for the solar plexus as no matter how solid someones body is. one hard hit there will stop anyone. another technique would be to place the lead hand firmly over his face and eyes when he gets inside your personal space. it will cause confusion and give you the chance to inflict damage with the other hand, foot or whatever.... all in all... dont wait for him to throw first. you might not get a chance to hit back. as soon as its past the point of no return, hit first and hit hard. the person who lands the first strike. is usually the one who is landing the last
Similar advice from a muay thai perspective. Squared shoulders, front to back cross stance so a shove won't send you on your ass. Keep your hands up in the most non threatening way you can. Say things like let's talk about it, even if you dont intend to, it gives the illusion you aren't ready to attack. If they invade past the barrier you're creating very low kneecap or groin kick if they evade backward clinch the head and knees to face, if the strike connects they will likely lean forward in either scenario if not drop outright. I believe it's one of the stronger openings the mma and systems like krav maga has adopted from muay thai. Low kicks are extremely hard to read especially if the upper body appears non threatening. It also is extremely low risk. A block or grab is unlikely and evading only puts you back at square one. Low risk, high reward. But this is generally low lethality as seen in the combos common use in mma. I really like krav magas answer to this to, though even the first move can be fatal so you better mean it... Palms out in a "no" fashion chin down looking up over your eyebrows great peripheral of waist and arms and looks downright apologetic, hands close to center mass and low. If they impede passed a certain point to your hands drive the palm directly up from center mass which again is extremely hard to see. If you can ascertain before if they are right or left handed drive with the opposite arm so you can grab and control the power arm as they fall back and down. From here it can be as lethal or non lethal as your willing to risk. A very rapid kick to the throat being a life ender. Running being the least. I really love the krav move because it is so damn deceitful and the muscle memory required is very easy to train on a dummy or a willing partner at full speed w soft touch. The muay thai move relies more on skill and how they respond to a strike is different depending. For muscle memory I know this is sadistic as fuck but it's so vital and I had a great teacher burn into my head. Sing pop goes the weasel in your head practicing and immediately fire and compete the motion as fast as you can on "pop". Do it till you can finish the movement before the word weasel w a weighted target. Then do it to the real song. Make the attack queue touching your hands in ANY WAY the pop. You'll fire off like a mouse trap. It sounds silly but it one of the most rapid easy to learn dangerous moves I've seen. If you push up hard enough the head snapping back alone will very likely paralyze or kill them and if you drive back and down the head will contact the floor first for even more lethality. If my life is in danger and I'm cornered this will likely be my go to. Btw I love the boxers take on the move, I never considered that one. They come from a similar methodology you can tell.
Don't watch hands, watch shoulders and stomach. No matter how subtle, you cannot move your arms or hands without moving those three areas. Ignore the eyes and face as well. And don't focus on anything, allow your eyes to relax and watch your peripheral areas.
Exactly, the more central your attention is the better, as all the extremities become more equal in distance to your peripheral vision. So a foot is as easy to notice any movement as a hand or shoulder etc...
"You shouldn't allow nobody to get that close to your face in the first place, because the millisecond they come into striking distance it's on and crackin' ! ! !" 🔥💣💥💨👊😆💢 To hell with explaining what you intended afterwards.
Well there is a difference of what you are asking and what you are saying. Also trained in martial arts but also in street scenarios on the Law Enforcement side and the Civilian side. First and foremost I would try to talk my way out of it keeping a minimum of an arms distance from the subject. "Squaring" off is not a good thing because a spear rush (or any for that matter will always catch you off guard) will make you lose balance. I prefer the fighting stance regardless of the "telegraphing" a punch (only for those who strike one handed or those who know how to backhand). I also prefer my hands and arms minimum at above waist level for immediate confrontation. You as a "victim" have to chose when you want to stop being a victim. You can run away early, run after defense or stay and fight for your life. If one has come closer than arms length then you must make a choice. Every thing else after that does not matter for you have no idea what your opponent knows...or doesn't know. You can say 'I would do this and do that' but truth be told..you opponent might be equally trained in "this and that".
ANY reaction is slower than an action. You stand square so you can throw the first blow; forget that "never hit first" crap as that's a one way ticket to losing. The best defense is truly a good offense. As for legalities, better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Perhaps it's time we forced laws to be on the side of aggressive law abiding citizens for a change, instead of trying to condition us all into sheep. But, I'm sure the conventional minded will be outraged at this "nuttiness", as they have been well conditioned to be.
+ tangled Line , awesome comment!!! once they are within arm length range, it is decision time . Because in that range it is very dangerous and the opponent can be a crazy mf that will bash in your brains or maybe it is just a loudmouth that will be scared even if u just push him. i will do this and then that and if would do this u must blablabla, it doesnt work, i would be so nervous my brain would stop working. if your not a fighter and u know it , buy some good mace and spray the bully, game over and then run away or kick him in the head, better run away but thats your choice
You can always detach your arm and throw it at them from 10 feet away. Sometimes that works for me. It is getting it back that is hard...Sometimes I overthrow it and I am screwed with one arm.
then when he reaches down to pick up your arm, you might be able to rush in and detach his arm and slap him with it just for a little surprise...Sometimes that works. And yes, the obvious question then is what can happen at that close range afterwards. Sometimes, yes, it just ends up in a slappity slap slap contest of "why are you hitting yourself? huh? why are you hitting yourself?" But you've got to think in terms of defusing and disarming the situation like this before it all gets out of hand. Its a hands down lose lose situation no matter how you look at it.
I just went to the mall and threw isles over and trashed the place until a guy got in my face to intimidate me. Then I positioned myself in front of him and he punched me right in the face knocking me out. I gotta say your advice didn't work
+Steven Fox sounds like you missed the point of standing to the side of him not directly in front of him. Anyway fighting is stupid. Why did you bother...
laughing or smiling works great when people try to intimidate you. I personally find it hilarious when people try to intimidate me; i once had all my fingernails and toenails pulled off with a set of pliers, i grew up around meth labs all around my neighborhood, most of my family have mental problems (a sociopath uncle, a bipolar mom, a schizophrenic uncle) and all i can think is "what the fuck do you think you can do to me?" when some wannabe tough guy acts all tough. I rarely get in fights though, partially because when you dont react the way they expect they tend to back off, and artially because most people that know me know my family :P
Lil Dirtbike I'm not really edgy, just laid back. I'm not a tough guy or a brawler. I just find it funny when wanna be tough guys try to act intimidating since most of them are over compensating. A lot of people (but not all) that are genuinely dangerous don't try to act intimidating, they'll go from zero to psycho in no time.
I was always taught to look at your opponents chest. In between the shoulders. Quicker to see arm movement. This way you're not focussed on there aggression and check leg kicks etc. Peripheral vision like you said. Great videos!
This would have been useful if i had watched it before Black Friday now i have to live in shame that a 73 year old Lady got my 10 dollar crock pot dam it. No way can i ever show my face again at my local Walmart .
i am a doorman, what i do is speak to them and tell about the consequences they'll face if it turns violent then if you think it will kick off sure tell them the police are on they're way most people knock it off then.
Thanks, never learned to fight. Always feared men and now that I'm getting over it, I'd finally like to learn more. Take lessons, and learn more about contact sports.. Moreso now for personal growth and fun, but its always good to defend yourself. (Just a few times growing up, I was almost in a fight so I asked the opponent if we could talk and make it right because I couldn't really fight, and we did... One became a good friend.)
I wish I knew this 60 years ago when I lost my front teeth in a soccer game. Yes it was a head butt. Being 68 right now I finally realized it was intensional thank you.
The 1 million dollar question: how to deal with fear? Even those that are trained to fight can be paralyzed by fear and if they react, then they have often tunnel vision, lack of fine motor skills and throw out all they've learned in favor of wild flailing attacks. To make it even worse, when panic is replaced by a berserkers rage, then they'll not notice that they're injured nor that they have to stop attacking, since they've won, easily resulting in an overkill and hence charge for murder (second degree).
+edi you make a valid point. I'm going to do a series of videos on the subject of fear management, starting with the effects of tunnel vision. We're in the process of editing it. Having said that we have started another series on Mental Toughness. Feel free to check out our other videos on our channel. Thanks for the great comment.
It's a strong mind that counts. Everyday I am around drunks, addicts and violent idiots! One thing I have learned is you need to be fearless and be willing to fight!
As a must Thai practitioner for years now, I'll give you the best advise for a street fight - train as hard as you can your.....running - that's right - be the freakin Flash. In a ring or a cage I sure can beat em up he'll send em one after another - no worries - but on the street..a whole another animal. I've seen a humble looking man take out a freakin katana from under his jacket and almost slicing a taxi driver before my eyes - you never know what to expect from ppl on the street. So take my advice - sure, train martial arts but whenever necessary run as hell
+Kal El fact is young men fight for ego. Real men can walk away from ego situations. My experience is that people who know how to fight can walk away because they have nothing to prove. Just sharing my thoughts. Thanks for watching.
Agreed. Walk or run if you have to! Always better to be out of a bad situation. My problem is I’m getting old and can’t run or fight now! But I can pray!
Sifu Dr. Mark Phillips once lost a fight - just to see what it felt like! His students pay top dollar for his worn gloves - just to make their hands move faster and hit harder! His smile always proceeds just enough violence to make men buckle before him, but yet they always thank him for not hurting them more severely. Seriously, what a treasure to self defense and martial arts...A true master and professional of the highest level. A a retired American LE officer with over 31 years experience and part time practitioner of MMA and wrestling, I'm always intrigued by his depth and expertise. While there is certainly a lot of great instructors out there, Dr. Phillips is simply the best...
Police: hm sounds like a pretty cool guy Victim: Excuse Me? 🤨 Police: Ughh Nothing, Nothing at all well get to the bottom of this. Gets off work, opens UA-cam and watches Fight Science plot twist not knowing it’s the guy.
When someone tries to intimidate you like this they are so close that to me they don't want to fight, they want to look tough. Headbutting is not only effective but it's quick and f ing hurts.
Best technique in this situation is using your hand as a whip by lunging your upper knuckles on his nose. This will bring him out of balance and will make his eyes cry and that gives you the opportunity to kick him in the balls :D
Andrew Fishburn Yeah many times, always works because the anatomy of the body can't do anything else when the nose gets damaged like that (it's the softest part of the body besides the balls). If you end up in the street fight your opponent always plays the macho man role which means all his movements will be big to try to intimidate you. If you use quick techniques like this you have the element of surprise.
FistFullOfNope Which is why a headbutt (properly glasgow style to the face) is more effective. I've been punched on the nose many times, you get used to it mate.
The cool thing about this guys technique is that he goes in without that cocktail badboy attitude and no wanting to kill the aggressor. Rather just to neutralize the danger.
What's MY method for facing fear? I'm 5'3, 120#, and I show no fear. That in itself intimidates my opponent. They don't know if I'm crazy, or dangerous, or BOTH. I get the jump on them every time.
Facing someone like you would be to break you down from the waist down, work on the knees, kick or punch in groin then as you go down to hold your balls i will be able to punch you for a K.O. as you would be lower and im 5' 8" 165lbs. It is possible, wasting time trying to fight you stand up & up would be a problem if you grabbed a hold of me and if you did i would eye gouge you or head butt you in the nose ridge. Big guys are actually not that bad unless they grab you or sucker punch you. Keeping distance and strike in sensitive areas not wasting time trying to box.
A person needs training but its chaos. Punches can come in any angle and direction. But these day younger people tend hurt the seniors. I love your vids.
Unless he got you cornered the best self defence is to run. I aint risking me life just to defend "my honor" agianst some aggressive drooling imbecile that cant control his impulses. It dont matter how big and strong you are, even if you are bigger than him all it takes is 1 punch to kill you if you lose balance and fall on your head.
Good advice...for a pussy, run forest run. Just kidding, avoidance is usually better...however getting a reputation as a coward in the area in which you live can also invite trouble.
U didn't know what to do. If someone closes distance and acts in a threatening manner...you are legally within your rights to act. If you lack the ability/cunning to act decisively before getting tied up with a physically superior opponent then that's your mistake. He may have a glass eye but I doubt he's forgotton about you. I can see why you're searching for a strategy.
DingleBungus...there are always risks when it comes to violence...but sooner or later you may have to fight a physically superior opponent. U are unlikely to be attacked by one that is physically inferior. U are probably not going to die but imo u should not fear death or serious injury. Without risk, without challenge u never find out what u are made of. Think of it as a game, u must always act within the law. And try not to act in a way that will go against you in court...remember they are coming to attack you, they are closing distance.
First off Mark and your crew thank you. Now all things you have taught that I have watched makes great sense, however I am a smaller guy 140 lbs, 5’8” I am always intimated cause most are bigger than me in every way. I would train or practice the moves and techniques that you show but I don’t have a sparring partner or really any friends to practice with. Is there trading exercises that I can do by myself? I realize it will not be the same but to do nothing is futile, and I really need to learn so I can be more confident when approached by a would be attacker. Thank you again, Bill
I'm 5"11 145pounds, and yeah dudes 170 180 be trying to intimidate me just because of the weight difference but honestly I don't think they are as wild and energetic as me I just can't ever prove it. I need some MMA Training or self defence that would for sure give me more confidence in life..
Nice video! It’s rare that anybody on here actually talks about that aspect of fighting and not just the technical part of fighting. I think it’s really important for a school regardless of the art to have at least one class each week or a couple or more spending time on the build up to a situation and not just the technical response to a situation, because you can learn all the techniques in the world and you can spend years in classes learning moves or defense but if you don’t prepare for the psychological aspect of an attack and the fact that some of these people attacking you might just be a little sneaky about it. Some of them have the ability to be extremely calm and charming and two seconds later they’ve got a knife at you or sucker punching you. Do you think it’s possible to make a follow up video doing a little bit of acting on the attackers part?
The main content on our channel now is the psychological aspect of self defence. We have lots of videos on every thing from body language to psychology. I think this is the type of video you were talking about ua-cam.com/video/Gj9y_AnLREw/v-deo.html. If it's not, let me know and I will film a new one for you.
I totally agree, as an experienced fighter I know to read the other person. I've taken guys down way bigger than me due to their underestimating me as well as my skill set. Reading each person can make or break you. The fights I've lost were due to my personal cockiness in my younger years. My money is always on the more experienced fighter rather than the biggest fighter. Experience is the best teacher of what really works.
I have unfortunately been in that situation alot when I was a kid. I never looked them in the eye because it wasn't their eyes that I had to worry about. So I looked down toward their body. But not just at the body but everywhere. I had to worry whether one his friends would get involved or if he was going to try to sucker punch me. So my eyes were everywhere very quickly. Darting here and there trying to look at as much as I could. I was very slim but able to move quickly. I didn't want them to know that or any other abilities I had. Running actually worked for me because I was fast. But I would stop on a dime if someone was right behind me and allow them to run into me and get them off balance so I could push or shove them down. Then I was off running again. I have been fortunate to not have had to engage anyone since I was young. But as a teenager I took Kajukenpo which really helped me to not feel so helpless. Now that I'm older can see things progressing and avoid them. The last thing I want is to be forced to engage someone in front of my children. I will not let that happen. So, now I say nothing and take kids hand and walk away. I know myself and my tolerance levels. If forced to it will be as quick as possible. And not allow them to see something they shouldn't have to. Thanks for reading my story. Always take care. Simonsez
Love your videos. I think taking a peripheral look at their shoulders would keep you from being sucked into the emotional aspect of confrontation whilst giving you a good view of shoulder and hip rotation whilst keeping a lookout for hand movements.Thinks for your videos 👊
+Fight SCIENCE PS: I've practiced Pencak Silat for years and there they tend to look at your chest. That way you can keep track of arms, feet and possible weapons. It's also a superstition thing; preventing that they get influenced by black magic.
Nice point. I was lucky enough to have a private lesson with a high level Silat master. I was very impressed, it's a great fighting style. Interestingly he spoke about a trance like state in which they don't stare at a particular point. The idea was to be more responsive to knife attacks. As you know Silat also has a large emphasis on knife fighting. Thanks for the interesting addition.
You’re skills and strategy are awesome and sound. Hope I never have to use them. So far, I’ve been able to talk my way out of the few instances I’ve been in.
Hello. I'm a little late with my comment. Sorry. But Wing tsun is telling us not letting somebody come to us that close. I have to step back or I have to attack which I know I can get in trouble with the law when the opponent has't do something yet. Sorry for my english.
I love the skipper face, smile and wave boy's smile and wave. I also like the square stance offset thought, by forcing them to react by trying to square back up you slow them and with luck get them to trip over someone or run into a lightpole face first
This is some of the best quick-teach advice I've seen and it helps put some things in perspective. both techniques I have concentrated on and some simple truths that I had not quite worked out on my own. I am not a martial artist, per se, but I have been a student of self-defense in several formats and in a professional perspective as well. Thank you.
One of the problems I have is trying to control adrenalin when threatened. It overwhelms and makes me out of breath really quickly. It is probably the fear. How can this be controlled?
Not without exposure to stressful situations, preferably of a nature similar to the one you are likely to face. SWAT teams rehearse by infiltrating facilities again and again. Interestingly, research has shown that there is actually a sweet spot in heart rates that correlates highly with a beneficial distorted perception of time, i.e. your adrenaline helps and yet your remain aware enough to respond. Police officers who respond correctly to an armed assailant can typically be attributed to this phenomenon. In other words, you need to get some boxing gloves and get pushed around. The Marine Corps calls this 'inoculation to violence'. Try a sport like BJJ too. It's very fun, isn't as demanding as boxing or judo, and you will definitely feel a similar form of stress during regular practice. You can really crank up the stress if you do a competition. I've also done some training in the Marine Corps where we talk a lot about overcoming the "chemical cocktail" that washes over you during a violent confrontation. Here's a couple more concepts to keep in mind. Look up the Cooper's Color Codes. The basic idea is that mindset black is when you are overwhelmed, red is when you are actively engaged, orange is when you are beginning to focus on threats, yellow is when you are scanning for threats, and white is when you are oblivious. Keep in the yellow. You slip into mindset black if you are in the red or even the orange for too long. Another factor is breathing. You slip into higher states of readiness based on your breathing and it also is necessary to bring yourself back down from higher states. For instance, the first thing you need to concentrate on when you are in a prolonged fire fight is to control your breathing if you want to prevent tunnel vision. We also take the guys who are "shell shocked" and get them to slow down their breathing while we try to calm them down. Lastly, in a less practice and more philosophical sense, try to keep in mind that the goal is not to overwhelm their energy. The threat may be real, but you don't need to compete by projecting even greater energy. Survey your surroundings. Break your line of vision if you can to lower your mind level from red back down to orange. Marines always scan from side to side every time they are finished shooting to prevent tunnel vision and bring back their focus. Concentrate on slowing your breathing down too, since that has biological and psychological benefits. Anyway, its late and I ended up writing too much. Stay safe.
Imagine picking a fight with him and he starts grinning before kicking the shit out of you
@Fahrenheit451 Sometimes big guy is a small guy in a big body.
@Fahrenheit451 Nope. Size and strength are secondary to technique and experience.
he smiles at you... you've just become another episode on his channel 😂
@@damone70 ye that only apply in pro fights, in street fight, it's best to avoid fighting big guy
@@midnightaustin9287 Very true.
Legend says he once killed his opponent just a smile.
It was BIG BANG, they didn't see it coming
I shot a man in reno , just to watch him die.
:-)))))))))
My husband stole my heart with his smile. It's a powerful thing!!!
I'm trying to focus on what he's saying & then he breaks out in that cheesy smile - it's so comical, it cracks me up!!!!
When they get close like that I like to use Pai Mei's five point exploding heart technique.
Yo Ron Or offer them one of McDonalds new Double Big Mac Heart Attack
Aw c'mon now, get it right. It's called the "5 finger palm exploding heart" technique. If you make that mistake again, Pai Mei will come back and beat you. :-)
Pai Mei taught you the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique?.....Why didn't you tell me??
Lol 😂 me too
😂😂
That smile gets me every time
I know right? Kinda weird.
LOL! I scrolled down the comment section to see if anyone had commented on his smile.
TorTorTalks same i just left a comment about that smile tho😁😂 he looks so inosent but will nock ur tooth in😂
TorTorTalks hahahaha
hahahaahahahahah
I tried to do exactly what this video instructed taught.
*My house is on fire now*
SSmithProductions
me too, the Mrs left me , don't know why?
So i presume you're not a fire fighter...?
The best way to end a fight is to grab a tophat and cane, and sing "Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal!" like the dancing frog from Looney Tunes
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣That'll do it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That smile end of the intro is intimidating
jajajajajaja
I noticed he smiled after every part.
HAHAHA
Lol.
Mr M.A it's the smile of a man who beat the shit out of many ppl during his lifespan so far (unlike me of course)
must have take years to master that smile ;)
+2002zippy a lifetime my friend. 😀
If It Anit Broke Still Fix It It comes natural to those who are genuine and sincere, this guy has both in bucket loads !
NiceGuyGamer try hitting a punching back do some pushups idk man i have a punch that fast and im not trained or anything i just hit the bag often many ppl told me im very fast
my female doberman does it too.
Imagine this guy giving a a person a lesson while he's kicking his ass "I'm here I'm square you are predictable and that's why you are on the ground ( smile)😂
Man, I love how you look threatening to the sparring partner and then quickly smile to remind us you're the good guy XD
A smile or fake smile doesn't make anyone a good guy! Boy, you are sheep-like if you fee that way. I dont smile every minute so... you'd think I am ....?
@@meacomefeyou by your comment you are just a idiot.
lol fr
@@meacomefeyou Can you take things any more serious?
Love his little malevolent grin at the end of each segment :)
Hit em with the punch, then hit em with that winning smile!
yeah, just don't ever get that order mixed up lol
It’s all about his passion in teaching! With that smile it takes it to the next level! That brings the joy of teaching!
Much love
USA 🇺🇸
Thank you for the great comments guys. I define standing square as standing with a leg forward but facing attacker with both shoulders.
A common response is that standing square leaves you open to a knee in the groin or a headbutt. These attacks are unlikely, if so, the benefit outweighs the risk. Either way these attacks are easily defended.
Here are two follow up videos to address these objections: Intimidation, Threats, & Knees to the Groin | 3 Ways How to Fight Back!!! (please watch at: ua-cam.com/video/5QQsHQRdRuw/v-deo.html) and How to Defend Yourself in a Fight against a Grab & Headbutt Attack (please watch at: ua-cam.com/video/LU4wGzOYfmw/v-deo.html).
Feel free to comment, but remember the point of this video is how to deal with someone trying to intimidate you at a pre fight stage.
Oh, and yes you should have your hands up, it’s a given. The example in the video is designed to show body position. Have a great day my friends, thanks for staying with us.
If you don't use your shoulders in a punch you lose all power. You can always set up a cross with a jab without telegraphing.
Also if you are square without your hands up you can't defend strikes while when in a sideways fighting stance you can block strikes with your arms.
you make it look far to easy
saying that staying square on and keeping eye contact helped me when I was was confronted by a would be bully at a,wedding reception a few years ago
great stuff
If you have stupidly decide to square off inside my bubble You have already gone too far. Hands up in a unarmed stance get ready to take blows either side.. Block and move straight away forward with your elbow through the solerplex.... Otherwise headbutt to the nose followed by a jeet kune to the windpipe. Don't let your bubble burst my friend... Great video
Fight SCIENCE That smile is creepy. But other than that a good video.
Just one question though: How do I deal with a choleric person I cant avoid (we live together. Actually were 9 persons.. I had to find something cheap within 24 hours and now I have to live her another 6 months...) but who always gets mad about something and always threatens me to slap and/or kill me. Usually he pushes me around and hes itching for a fight. Hes always commanding me stuff and tries to dominate. I often say no, but I fear a fight. Because Im very sure that I cant beat him and that itll be mortal. Because either I have to find a weapon or he beats me dead.
The interactions usually end with me leaving the room with unfinished business and either leave the building or lock myself up in my room.
Please dont suggest me the obvious "move out". Im working on it!
I am a trained Thai boxer. I have faced people in the ring and fought so often I tend to lack that anxious energy when someone approaches me angrily. Just recently I was at a club and I was antagonized by a guy a lot bigger than me. He got in my face, he was angry but he's attempt to make himself look larger put him completely off balance. Obviously this man didn't know how I fight because he put his chin right in front of me. I quickly hit him with a right elbow on the left side of his jaw causin severe shock. I then pushed him to the ground where he sat looking up at me, dazed and confused. I felt pretty bad at first. But now I feel great telling the story xD
Chris Lawlor he he good for you
**NOBODY CAAREESSSSS**
Stop lying to yourself mate
Good lord just look at all these dudes fawning over his smile...
Iv been a professional bouncer for over 23 years and I'd say you obviously came up with these rules in a DOJO rather than years of street experience. If you are in an intimidating position you can't thing quickly unless you have been in that position meny times before like myself, keeping your head is the main thing. Also standing square on means you have no balance and it's harder to get your hands up to protect yourself (as the person is talking try rubbing your chin as if your thinking, that way your hand is up close to protect you). These guys who do these videos are usually full of crap. Take it from someone who has had meny meny fights in the street the ring and cage aswell as forces and private security abroad.Just get out of the situation as fast as you can. Don't worry about people laughing because you run away,its the safer option if you are not a fighter.Or better watch for situations developing and get away before it starts.
+Jim p thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated. There were a number of key facts that you missed. The main being standing off side with your hands up when someone squares off to you. As a bouncer for 23 years I am sure you already know this position as standard procedure for Control and Restraint. Interestingly I've recently seen two other high level guys in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu teaching the same concept. Both of these guys are ALSO street tested. Lastly it is not likely that you will be pushed over as common sense bids that you have a leg forward. Please watch our follow up video this week on the matter. Thank you for being open minded enough to comment. It's much appreciated. Perhaps check out some of our other videos. Have a great day.
Thanks for the reply, BUT you say to try stand to the side. Yes of course you do but the person will turn towards you. And you say keep square on to him, NO NO NO sorry this is wrong. If you are square you are a larger target, you have no balance and you cannot roll your upper body from any attacks. You also show in the video the defender with hand's down all the time. I consider myself semi-quick but I wouldn't get my hands up to protect myself from the slowest of attacker from there. Someone like yourself who has trained for meny years may be able to use these techniques. But you must remember you are showing people who have NO training and NO experience of fighting. And when it happens the first thing they do is panic and forget EVERYTHING.
+Jim p ok fair point you made at the end of your comment about the difference in experience between myself and people who don't know how to defend themselves. Please bare in mind that this is an extremely short video which can't cover every eventuality as it's not a class. There are very simple answers to your objections that I have (in other videos ) and will continue in later videos. However, There's no excuses implied, but understand that there is limited capacity on a 5 minute video to cover every eventuality.
Lastly, this is just one approach that has worked in reality for me many many times. Which, I haven't demanded that everyone do as I say or that others are wrong. Instead I've just shared my experience and kindly asked others to share their experience or alternative of how to deal with someone trying to intimidate them.
I stand by the approach of not escalating a situation that can be talked down or avoided. Standing in a boxing stance is antagonistic. After 23 years on the door are you very aware of the importance of body language and physical dominance when someone is trying to intimidate you. Anyway thanks for the discussion. Have a great day my friend.
Thank you again for your reply. And while I do agree with much of what you are saying, I feel being in a good defensive/offensive stance is better incase the situation does escalate,rather than in a passive stance where you cannot defend yourself. But I think the main think to teach students weather on video's like this or in a class is that there are people out there that are dangerous and can turn on you for NO REASON whatsoever. So the best defence is to stay in a group and to learn to spot trouble long before it starts, the same way people like us can. We have been around trouble for so long we can spot it easy, but for most people who just want to enjoy a night out it's not that simple. This is when a designated driver should also be on the lookout for potential trouble and get the group out. Being macho is overrated. Thanks for the video and for the replys good luck with all your other video's.
Nice Debate guys..I'm an MMA Fighter & I Have fear of Fighting In the streets ( of course when I'm threatened) because...when I'm around a lot of people I am very well known In my City for being a trained fighter...so I have a fear of fighting In the streets around a lot of people because most of my 1 on 1's turn into 3 on 1's or 8 on 1's ..etc. In Fact I recently got jumped by 13 people over a basketball Game but it started out as a 1 on 1 & even then the guy caught me completely off guard when I was sitting on the Green box after playing basketball...so That's why I've been watching these videos. I hated that I didn't fight the guy back 1 on 1 but I know I didn't fight him back because I was so afraid of the people around him (which were people from his neighborhood) ...It was kind of like I was already beaten before I fought simply because of that Fear... I Just wanted to know how to overcome it
I love how he smiles at end. You can tell he is a gentleman.
In my experience, those who are the baddest, are actually the most gentle, and run away from trouble, but if a criminal thinks he gonna hurt them, he has a can of whoop a## coming.
Great video sir, thank you so much.
i agree paul , the real hard men who can really take care of themselves will try to diffuse a situation and talk and reason with a thug , i have known some guys , like the fella in this film , who will simply stare at a thug to make the thug realise he has made a mistake and is messing with someeone he should not mess with . unfortunately , say the thug is drunk / with other thugs and attack , then the scum will find out the hard way they made a real mistake when they suddenly find themselves laying on the floor not knowing what hit them
facts
I would take everything with a grain of salt. Some stuff will get you knocked out
@@Monkforilla I mean anyone who is relying on UA-cam videos alone to teach them how to defend themselves will probably get knocked out in a fight anyway. It's not that his stuff will get you knocked out. What gets you knocked out is not going to a gym to condition yourself and learn how to take and give a solid hit. If you do that and then use UA-cam videos as inspiration for things to explore, you'll be better off.
so criminals are bad?? nope... nope and nope. your too busy getting told rich people propaganda from school.
Professor, that was excellent, I learned a couple of things. Being short, and having been in this situation more than once, I learned that a good groin strike can take down just about anyone, second best in my arsenal due to my height, is a throat strike; if i can reach him fast this would be my choice but again height limited. I liked your advise on body movement. Cheers.
That smile !!
If I had a smile like that I'd never have to fight... I could just smile at them and voila !!... friends !!
I have a natural smile and people get mad at me. And say what you smiling at.😃
that smile...
We must protect that smile
Ya don’t smile at a attacker, its going to embarrass them and provoke them.
01:53 when you are arguing with a guy on the street and you realizes someone is recording you.
That made me Lol
Haahah
have u ever smiled like that after a real fight? that would be bloody gold
I like how he is actually really relatable and doesn't try to give off the super manly tough guy vibe and actually gives a smile and makes it really easy to follow; position yourself, scan the periphery, distance yourself from their weapons. I really like this channel!!
Yep. Confident enough to not need to act macho.
I agree. But in my life's experience the macho ones can be just as dangerous. I never assume anything about anyone. I remember a skinny guy, generally weak looking guy in my class holding his own against a much bigger and stronger opponent as well. You just never know.
Yeah on youtube
@@CrisIs_Here I used to train with the UKWCKFA and Mark Phillips is one of their top guys. This channel is awesome.
Internet "manly tough guy vibe" is so cringe
Although I’ve seen a lot of self-defense stuff, fight stuff and of course Geoff Thompson’s comprehensive philosophy/approach to dealing with intimidation -I would have to say my favorite is Chael Sonnen shoving the axe murderer hard in the chest as he tries to get in his face, yelling “I can’t let you get close to me!”
What if im not a 6'4 black guy with years of martial arts training?
_What if im not a 6'4 black guy with years of martial arts training?_
That's where a 9mm come in. :)
Samuel Keeler Kick in the balls.. Knee up to the nose. Job done most of the time.
jjhenson you exemplify why the modern day man is such the p*#@$ that he is. Learn how to square up and hold your own or keep your mouth closed. I'll take a male nutkicker before I'll ever respect some lil b... that has to hide behind the barrel BC he can't handle himself in a man to man.
Bilal Abdullah jjhenson?? I'm going to guess you're trying to spell my handle because it's the closest to mine than others.
First of all, my comment was more about humor than anything, which is why there is a smiley at the end.
Secondly, although I own guns, I never carry one with me because I don't live in a high crime area. If I ever did carry a gun, it wouldn't be to use against a weaponless attacker, unless I felt my life was in imminent danger.
Thirdly, someone asked what to do if the person was 6'4 with years of martial arts training. In other words, if the guy has a huge advantage over you and was hell bent on killing you. If the guy knocked someone down, straddled them and proceeded to punch them in the face with no mercy, having a gun on you is not such a bad idea.
Fourth, I can post whatever the fuck I want. You can take your own advice and keep your own mouth closed; and maybe learn how to write too.
Fifth, hiding behind a keyboard and claiming your toughness has to be one of the most pathetic things you can do on the internet. Usually people who act that way online are actually the exact opposite. They are pussies and are projecting their cowardliness onto others to make them feel more like the man they wish they were.
jjenson2006 Fucking right on.
good tips there.....followed by a great cheesy grin! haha
Dude, his smile really brings everything together
Practice your running away with dignity. It works for me.
Peter C 😂
But I have bad stamina
Word it kept me alive
Peter C LMAOOOOO
Of course but this is for must fight situations only ..a smart person always avoids, but u must have the tools necessary
He looks so terrified poor guy 😂
Exhausted is probably a more appropriate word, they train all day and record after training.
Fear and intimidation mostly matter ‘before’ fights and the best way of dealing with that for most people is a) avoiding those situations and b) not letting them result in actual fights.
So the best advice here would be how to deflate that moment… using advice by people who are often faced with those situations - and from people who often are (or were) the ‘in your face’ aggressive types.
Been watching your videos for a few days now. Really enjoying them and sharing with my Wing Chun colleagues. But I have to say that's a million dollar smile you have. Thanks for the videos...learning plenty.
Thank you, I'm glad you came here for the Wing Chun, but stayed because of the smile. Have a great day my friend.
Fight SCIENCE Cheers mate.
Really like the part about moving to the side slightly, think that really helps control the situation! Thanks!
Last part: Same as I was taught. We were told NEVER hyperfocus on any one thing in a fight or you have already sealed your fate.
That smile tho
"Because I'm so close to him I KNOW he's going to push me."
"What happens if he gives you an uppercut right to your chin?"
"I KNOW he's going to push me."
Or a knee in the bollocks.
OR, he is a Terminator and your name is John Connor...
A lead elbow from that position is the most direct, effective and brutal strike you can land when someone jams you like that. Elbows are your best weapon in that close. The hook is right there as well. The belief that you need to push to create space is just that, a belief. If you’re going to take the time to push, you’re better served taking the time to deal some pain.
If you're close enough, only a skilled boxer will squeeze in that uppercut. Hes always been a proponent of ALL the way in or ALL the way out. If theres a gap in the middle you're definitely getting struck at instead
Or a jab?
That smile is the most intimidating thing in this video
*Just a tip it would help your channel to introduce yourself briefly in the beginning of every video.It helps word of mouth travel.Good vid*
Night Rider I think you should introduce yourself after the introduction. First grab our attention, then introduce, then the rest of the video.
You have a nice pfp
i done martial arts and boxing for over 30 years. not sure i agree with the standing square on idea. you arent hampering your vision from strikes coming up like a hook. because your head is still square on. your field of vision remains the same if you're body is angled off or square on. if it gave you better vision to stand sqaure on, boxers and martial artists would be doing it while competing. not only that but you are making your body a much bigger target if stood square on and your balance os WAY off.
if it were me and i was in this situation. id say its better to hold your hands up infront of you. left foot forward and right foot out to the side slightly and behind (for balance and a good anchor) hold your hands out like you are extending your personal space and using them as a marker. as soon as the person brings his body in contact with your hand then its obvious hes gonna attack. hit him first and hit him hard. id aim for the solar plexus as no matter how solid someones body is. one hard hit there will stop anyone. another technique would be to place the lead hand firmly over his face and eyes when he gets inside your personal space. it will cause confusion and give you the chance to inflict damage with the other hand, foot or whatever....
all in all... dont wait for him to throw first. you might not get a chance to hit back. as soon as its past the point of no return, hit first and hit hard. the person who lands the first strike. is usually the one who is landing the last
Well said Edie. it's experience the world needs.
Similar advice from a muay thai perspective. Squared shoulders, front to back cross stance so a shove won't send you on your ass. Keep your hands up in the most non threatening way you can. Say things like let's talk about it, even if you dont intend to, it gives the illusion you aren't ready to attack. If they invade past the barrier you're creating very low kneecap or groin kick if they evade backward clinch the head and knees to face, if the strike connects they will likely lean forward in either scenario if not drop outright. I believe it's one of the stronger openings the mma and systems like krav maga has adopted from muay thai. Low kicks are extremely hard to read especially if the upper body appears non threatening. It also is extremely low risk. A block or grab is unlikely and evading only puts you back at square one. Low risk, high reward. But this is generally low lethality as seen in the combos common use in mma.
I really like krav magas answer to this to, though even the first move can be fatal so you better mean it... Palms out in a "no" fashion chin down looking up over your eyebrows great peripheral of waist and arms and looks downright apologetic, hands close to center mass and low. If they impede passed a certain point to your hands drive the palm directly up from center mass which again is extremely hard to see. If you can ascertain before if they are right or left handed drive with the opposite arm so you can grab and control the power arm as they fall back and down. From here it can be as lethal or non lethal as your willing to risk. A very rapid kick to the throat being a life ender. Running being the least.
I really love the krav move because it is so damn deceitful and the muscle memory required is very easy to train on a dummy or a willing partner at full speed w soft touch. The muay thai move relies more on skill and how they respond to a strike is different depending.
For muscle memory I know this is sadistic as fuck but it's so vital and I had a great teacher burn into my head. Sing pop goes the weasel in your head practicing and immediately fire and compete the motion as fast as you can on "pop". Do it till you can finish the movement before the word weasel w a weighted target. Then do it to the real song. Make the attack queue touching your hands in ANY WAY the pop. You'll fire off like a mouse trap.
It sounds silly but it one of the most rapid easy to learn dangerous moves I've seen. If you push up hard enough the head snapping back alone will very likely paralyze or kill them and if you drive back and down the head will contact the floor first for even more lethality. If my life is in danger and I'm cornered this will likely be my go to.
Btw I love the boxers take on the move, I never considered that one. They come from a similar methodology you can tell.
You are absolutely right
I love the way this guy smiles after every lesson
Don't watch hands, watch shoulders and stomach. No matter how subtle, you cannot move your arms or hands without moving those three areas. Ignore the eyes and face as well. And don't focus on anything, allow your eyes to relax and watch your peripheral areas.
Thank you...
The Unwanted One's But...all that's easier said than done when the adrenaline kicks in ...lol
Exactly, the more central your attention is the better, as all the extremities become more equal in distance to your peripheral vision. So a foot is as easy to notice any movement as a hand or shoulder etc...
Hmm I see.
Lupus Venator dont forget to watch his legs. thats very important too
I love how after each time he explains some violent situation, he stops and SMILES with this quick, practiced grin! :)
"You shouldn't allow nobody to get that close to your face in the first place, because the millisecond they come into striking distance it's on and crackin' ! ! !"
🔥💣💥💨👊😆💢
To hell with explaining what you intended afterwards.
Well there is a difference of what you are asking and what you are saying. Also trained in martial arts but also in street scenarios on the Law Enforcement side and the Civilian side. First and foremost I would try to talk my way out of it keeping a minimum of an arms distance from the subject. "Squaring" off is not a good thing because a spear rush (or any for that matter will always catch you off guard) will make you lose balance. I prefer the fighting stance regardless of the "telegraphing" a punch (only for those who strike one handed or those who know how to backhand). I also prefer my hands and arms minimum at above waist level for immediate confrontation. You as a "victim" have to chose when you want to stop being a victim. You can run away early, run after defense or stay and fight for your life. If one has come closer than arms length then you must make a choice. Every thing else after that does not matter for you have no idea what your opponent knows...or doesn't know. You can say 'I would do this and do that' but truth be told..you opponent might be equally trained in "this and that".
Bingo, its all about the inability to react in time if someone is closer than arms length.
ANY reaction is slower than an action. You stand square so you can throw the first blow; forget that "never hit first" crap as that's a one way ticket to losing. The best defense is truly a good offense. As for legalities, better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Perhaps it's time we forced laws to be on the side of aggressive law abiding citizens for a change, instead of trying to condition us all into sheep. But, I'm sure the conventional minded will be outraged at this "nuttiness", as they have been well conditioned to be.
+ tangled Line , awesome comment!!!
once they are within arm length range, it is decision time . Because in that range it is very dangerous and the opponent can be a crazy mf that will bash in your brains or maybe it is just a loudmouth that will be scared even if u just push him.
i will do this and then that and if would do this u must blablabla, it doesnt work, i would be so nervous my brain would stop working. if your not a fighter and u know it , buy some good mace and spray the bully, game over and then run away or kick him in the head, better run away but thats your choice
You can always detach your arm and throw it at them from 10 feet away. Sometimes that works for me. It is getting it back that is hard...Sometimes I overthrow it and I am screwed with one arm.
then when he reaches down to pick up your arm, you might be able to rush in and detach his arm and slap him with it just for a little surprise...Sometimes that works. And yes, the obvious question then is what can happen at that close range afterwards. Sometimes, yes, it just ends up in a slappity slap slap contest of "why are you hitting yourself? huh? why are you hitting yourself?" But you've got to think in terms of defusing and disarming the situation like this before it all gets out of hand. Its a hands down lose lose situation no matter how you look at it.
I just went to the mall and threw isles over and trashed the place until a guy got in my face to intimidate me. Then I positioned myself in front of him and he punched me right in the face knocking me out. I gotta say your advice didn't work
+Steven Fox sounds like you missed the point of standing to the side of him not directly in front of him. Anyway fighting is stupid. Why did you bother...
Wait what? You know you should react to him attemptingto punch you right?
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Steven Fox : you made my 4am power nap worth wild'
when a troll so obvious works out
+Angerangel Angel and I thought he was a 10 year old kid ha ha... well spotted.
The smiling Assassin !!!
When I was younger growing up in L.A., I got into many fights, and I wish this info was around then. Thank You for this..!
laughing or smiling works great when people try to intimidate you. I personally find it hilarious when people try to intimidate me; i once had all my fingernails and toenails pulled off with a set of pliers, i grew up around meth labs all around my neighborhood, most of my family have mental problems (a sociopath uncle, a bipolar mom, a schizophrenic uncle) and all i can think is "what the fuck do you think you can do to me?" when some wannabe tough guy acts all tough. I rarely get in fights though, partially because when you dont react the way they expect they tend to back off, and artially because most people that know me know my family :P
Lil Dirtbike I'm not really edgy, just laid back. I'm not a tough guy or a brawler. I just find it funny when wanna be tough guys try to act intimidating since most of them are over compensating. A lot of people (but not all) that are genuinely dangerous don't try to act intimidating, they'll go from zero to psycho in no time.
Arthas Menethil true, the loudest mouths are the ones you can read too easily
Chris White south los angeles?
Chris White did you win?
I love it, would like to learn more about the phycological side of intimidation.
I was always taught to look at your opponents chest. In between the shoulders. Quicker to see arm movement. This way you're not focussed on there aggression and check leg kicks etc. Peripheral vision like you said. Great videos!
focus on the chest so that if you see the slightest movement you can react
@@boudaakararam9007 always look a person in the eyes
It’s great when an instructor gives you some valid, potentially lethal instruction and then flashes the Cheshire Cat smile 😀
That cheeki smile
Redhead Russkie cheeky*
Recently earned my black belt,I have trained in a few different styles, these are good techniques,I would like to train with this man for a while.
This would have been useful if i had watched it before Black Friday now i have to live in shame that a 73 year old Lady got my 10 dollar crock pot dam it. No way can i ever show my face again at my local Walmart .
lmao
+darrin8112 ha ha... you got intimidated by a 73 years old. Good for her, where I can train with her. I must learn her secret.
Fight SCIENCE LMAO
why would you even screw with a woman shopping. You got what you deserved.
i am a doorman, what i do is speak to them and tell about the consequences they'll face if it turns violent then if you think it will kick off sure tell them the police are on they're way most people knock it off then.
probably the most sane advice on here.
I've just landed my first job in the industry. Spell my name the same as you too. Rare. 1970.
Jarrod, guess the idea of 500,000 volts of taser, mace, and a jail cell makes most idiots think.
Thanks, never learned to fight. Always feared men and now that I'm getting over it, I'd finally like to learn more. Take lessons, and learn more about contact sports.. Moreso now for personal growth and fun, but its always good to defend yourself.
(Just a few times growing up, I was almost in a fight so I asked the opponent if we could talk and make it right because I couldn't really fight, and we did... One became a good friend.)
ALL his weapons are pointing at George apparently
lol
I love the title, the approach, and the smile! Lmao 😂😁
I wish I knew this 60 years ago when I lost my front teeth in a soccer game. Yes it was a head butt. Being 68 right now I finally realized it was intensional thank you.
The 1 million dollar question: how to deal with fear?
Even those that are trained to fight can be paralyzed by fear and if they react, then they have often tunnel vision, lack of fine motor skills and throw out all they've learned in favor of wild flailing attacks. To make it even worse, when panic is replaced by a berserkers rage, then they'll not notice that they're injured nor that they have to stop attacking, since they've won, easily resulting in an overkill and hence charge for murder (second degree).
+edi you make a valid point. I'm going to do a series of videos on the subject of fear management, starting with the effects of tunnel vision. We're in the process of editing it. Having said that we have started another series on Mental Toughness. Feel free to check out our other videos on our channel. Thanks for the great comment.
Fight SCIENCE
I'll be looking forward to it.
his awkward smiles at the end of every tip 😃
It's a strong mind that counts. Everyday I am around drunks, addicts and violent idiots! One thing I have learned is you need to be fearless and be willing to fight!
Love the smile Sifu - you’re a legend 😄
As a must Thai practitioner for years now, I'll give you the best advise for a street fight - train as hard as you can your.....running - that's right - be the freakin Flash. In a ring or a cage I sure can beat em up he'll send em one after another - no worries - but on the street..a whole another animal.
I've seen a humble looking man take out a freakin katana from under his jacket and almost slicing a taxi driver before my eyes - you never know what to expect from ppl on the street. So take my advice - sure, train martial arts but whenever necessary run as hell
Kal El
best advice on here mate well said, don't be a hero.
+Kal El fact is young men fight for ego. Real men can walk away from ego situations. My experience is that people who know how to fight can walk away because they have nothing to prove. Just sharing my thoughts. Thanks for watching.
I agree with you. Resort to runfu when the need arises in the absense of gunfu amd kungfu.
Agreed. Walk or run if you have to! Always better to be out of a bad situation. My problem is I’m getting old and can’t run or fight now! But I can pray!
Lmao I love this advice
Sifu Dr. Mark Phillips once lost a fight - just to see what it felt like! His students pay top dollar for his worn gloves - just to make their hands move faster and hit harder! His smile always proceeds just enough violence to make men buckle before him, but yet they always thank him for not hurting them more severely. Seriously, what a treasure to self defense and martial arts...A true master and professional of the highest level. A a retired American LE officer with over 31 years experience and part time practitioner of MMA and wrestling, I'm always intrigued by his depth and expertise. While there is certainly a lot of great instructors out there, Dr. Phillips is simply the best...
- "Sir, can you describe the person that knocked you unconscious"?
- "Yes. Bald, British accent, and the loveliest smile you've ever seen".
lol...
Police: hm sounds like a pretty cool guy
Victim: Excuse Me? 🤨
Police: Ughh Nothing, Nothing at all well get to the bottom of this. Gets off work, opens UA-cam and watches Fight Science plot twist not knowing it’s the guy.
When someone tries to intimidate you like this they are so close that to me they don't want to fight, they want to look tough. Headbutting is not only effective but it's quick and f ing hurts.
Best technique in this situation is using your hand as a whip by lunging your upper knuckles on his nose.
This will bring him out of balance and will make his eyes cry and that gives you the opportunity to kick him in the balls :D
FistFullOfNope
You ever tried that in real life ?
Andrew Fishburn Yeah many times, always works because the anatomy of the body can't do anything else when the nose gets damaged like that (it's the softest part of the body besides the balls). If you end up in the street fight your opponent always plays the macho man role which means all his movements will be big to try to intimidate you. If you use quick techniques like this you have the element of surprise.
FistFullOfNope
Which is why a headbutt (properly glasgow style to the face) is more effective.
I've been punched on the nose many times, you get used to it mate.
I find a headbutt too risky, you need to keep your distance and imo the best thing to do is that technique or just the good ol' fist fight.
So impressed how fast you are, just amazing! Love the smile!
First teach me how to smile in a creepy way to scare off attacker
Finally a real self defense coach he always give us easy but super effective tips that we are not going to forget
To be honest he is irrelevant
The cool thing about this guys technique is that he goes in without that cocktail badboy attitude and no wanting to kill the aggressor. Rather just to neutralize the danger.
What about this creepy smile before every scene cut?
he's trying to become a meme
PedroSimões. cause he know he dangerous af
Dariush Ashkani
That word meme is only used by wimps
PedroSimões I think he's got a nice smile. No homo
I love how he smiles
I grin, ear to ear. You can sometimes see the doubt register. V powerful
“What’s your method for facing fear”
I’m 6’4 230lbs and haul pallets for a living.
What's MY method for facing fear? I'm 5'3, 120#, and I show no fear. That in itself intimidates my opponent. They don't know if I'm crazy, or dangerous, or BOTH. I get the jump on them every time.
@@davewade3876 Well you have to have fear at some point with someone, you cant beat everybody you nutcase.
Facing someone like you would be to break you down from the waist down, work on the knees, kick or punch in groin then as you go down to hold your balls i will be able to punch you for a K.O. as you would be lower and im 5' 8" 165lbs. It is possible, wasting time trying to fight you stand up & up would be a problem if you grabbed a hold of me and if you did i would eye gouge you or head butt you in the nose ridge. Big guys are actually not that bad unless they grab you or sucker punch you. Keeping distance and strike in sensitive areas not wasting time trying to box.
Abuelita * respect grannies! Lol
Fight me😏
if you stand square at close range you are asking for a headbutt or a knee to the groin.. just my 2 cents.
Thats why its only worth 2 cents.
No, he's right.
A person needs training but its chaos. Punches can come in any angle and direction. But these day younger people tend hurt the seniors. I love your vids.
Unless he got you cornered the best self defence is to run. I aint risking me life just to defend "my honor" agianst some aggressive drooling imbecile that cant control his impulses. It dont matter how big and strong you are, even if you are bigger than him all it takes is 1 punch to kill you if you lose balance and fall on your head.
Good advice friend :)
Good advice...for a pussy, run forest run. Just kidding, avoidance is usually better...however getting a reputation as a coward in the area in which you live can also invite trouble.
U didn't know what to do. If someone closes distance and acts in a threatening manner...you are legally within your rights to act. If you lack the ability/cunning to act decisively before getting tied up with a physically superior opponent then that's your mistake. He may have a glass eye but I doubt he's forgotton about you. I can see why you're searching for a strategy.
Some head cases around, no value of life, what goes round, comes round :(
DingleBungus...there are always risks when it comes to violence...but sooner or later you may have to fight a physically superior opponent. U are unlikely to be attacked by one that is physically inferior. U are probably not going to die but imo u should not fear death or serious injury. Without risk, without challenge u never find out what u are made of. Think of it as a game, u must always act within the law. And try not to act in a way that will go against you in court...remember they are coming to attack you, they are closing distance.
That smile after each instruction ( priceless)😁😁 it's like getting your ass beat with a smile included 😁😁
Great videos mate, wish I was younger and had the time to study the arts more but still enjoy watching ya 👏
First off Mark and your crew thank you. Now all things you have taught that I have watched makes great sense, however I am a smaller guy 140 lbs, 5’8” I am always intimated cause most are bigger than me in every way. I would train or practice the moves and techniques that you show but I don’t have a sparring partner or really any friends to practice with. Is there trading exercises that I can do by myself? I realize it will not be the same but to do nothing is futile, and I really need to learn so I can be more confident when approached by a would be attacker. Thank you again, Bill
I'm 5"11 145pounds, and yeah dudes 170 180 be trying to intimidate me just because of the weight difference but honestly I don't think they are as wild and energetic as me I just can't ever prove it. I need some MMA Training or self defence that would for sure give me more confidence in life..
Nice video! It’s rare that anybody on here actually talks about that aspect of fighting and not just the technical part of fighting. I think it’s really important for a school regardless of the art to have at least one class each week or a couple or more spending time on the build up to a situation and not just the technical response to a situation, because you can learn all the techniques in the world and you can spend years in classes learning moves or defense but if you don’t prepare for the psychological aspect of an attack and the fact that some of these people attacking you might just be a little sneaky about it. Some of them have the ability to be extremely calm and charming and two seconds later they’ve got a knife at you or sucker punching you.
Do you think it’s possible to make a follow up video doing a little bit of acting on the attackers part?
The main content on our channel now is the psychological aspect of self defence. We have lots of videos on every thing from body language to psychology. I think this is the type of video you were talking about ua-cam.com/video/Gj9y_AnLREw/v-deo.html. If it's not, let me know and I will film a new one for you.
I totally agree, as an experienced fighter I know to read the other person. I've taken guys down way bigger than me due to their underestimating me as well as my skill set. Reading each person can make or break you. The fights I've lost were due to my personal cockiness in my younger years. My money is always on the more experienced fighter rather than the biggest fighter. Experience is the best teacher of what really works.
Enjoy the videos. They are very informative. I know that if I saw your smile, should we have a conflict, I am about to die.
I simply say, do you know Jesus? No then knock him out!
I have unfortunately been in that situation alot when I was a kid. I never looked them in the eye because it wasn't their eyes that I had to worry about. So I looked down toward their body. But not just at the body but everywhere. I had to worry whether one his friends would get involved or if he was going to try to sucker punch me. So my eyes were everywhere very quickly. Darting here and there trying to look at as much as I could. I was very slim but able to move quickly. I didn't want them to know that or any other abilities I had. Running actually worked for me because I was fast. But I would stop on a dime if someone was right behind me and allow them to run into me and get them off balance so I could push or shove them down. Then I was off running again. I have been fortunate to not have had to engage anyone since I was young. But as a teenager I took Kajukenpo which really helped me to not feel so helpless. Now that I'm older can see things progressing and avoid them. The last thing I want is to be forced to engage someone in front of my children. I will not let that happen. So, now I say nothing and take kids hand and walk away. I know myself and my tolerance levels. If forced to it will be as quick as possible. And not allow them to see something they shouldn't have to.
Thanks for reading my story. Always take care.
Simonsez
Love your videos. I think taking a peripheral look at their shoulders would keep you from being sucked into the emotional aspect of confrontation whilst giving you a good view of shoulder and hip rotation whilst keeping a lookout for hand movements.Thinks for your videos 👊
Big fan of your teachings Mark but I'd ease down the smile a bit ;-)
Ha ha, maybe you're right. My jaw is starting to get locked in place. Thanks for watching again.
+Fight SCIENCE PS: I've practiced Pencak Silat for years and there they tend to look at your chest. That way you can keep track of arms, feet and possible weapons. It's also a superstition thing; preventing that they get influenced by black magic.
Nice point. I was lucky enough to have a private lesson with a high level Silat master. I was very impressed, it's a great fighting style. Interestingly he spoke about a trance like state in which they don't stare at a particular point. The idea was to be more responsive to knife attacks. As you know Silat also has a large emphasis on knife fighting. Thanks for the interesting addition.
Gotta Love his Smile!!!
Yeah, this is Wing Chun applied to reality! I love your channel. Greetings from SP, São Paulo - Brazil!
Great understanding of bio mechanics and mindset. I wish all traditional Martial Arts followed this route instead of focusing on how to score a point.
You’re skills and strategy are awesome and sound.
Hope I never have to use them.
So far, I’ve been able to talk my way out of the few instances I’ve been in.
3:41
That doesn't look intimidating at all.
He looks like just passed an offensive flatulence
Hello.
I'm a little late with my comment. Sorry. But Wing tsun is telling us not letting somebody come to us that close. I have to step back or I have to attack which I know I can get in trouble with the law when the opponent has't do something yet.
Sorry for my english.
Jörg Bluschke wow whos wing tsun he sounds cool
Hope you’re staying safe at the current time my dude. Thanks for the videos over the years. I appreciate you. 🖤
I love the skipper face, smile and wave boy's smile and wave. I also like the square stance offset thought, by forcing them to react by trying to square back up you slow them and with luck get them to trip over someone or run into a lightpole face first
“And make sure all your weapons are facing them”
*Grins*
My new fav coach right here 😂
This is some of the best quick-teach advice I've seen and it helps put some things in perspective. both techniques I have concentrated on and some simple truths that I had not quite worked out on my own. I am not a martial artist, per se, but I have been a student of self-defense in several formats and in a professional perspective as well. Thank you.
Mind me saying Sifu, you have a great smile and a very welcoming personality. I love all of your videos.
Always nice to see a smiling assassin who loves his work 😉
Look them in their eyes and tell them their breath stinks 😭
They'll get more frustrated and hit you 😂
I like how the trainer smiles after, it kinds of scary at the same time
One of the problems I have is trying to control adrenalin when threatened. It overwhelms and makes me out of breath really quickly. It is probably the fear. How can this be controlled?
in through your nose..out through your mouth.control your fear and breath out with every punch.
Mange 2 marathon
Not without exposure to stressful situations, preferably of a nature similar to the one you are likely to face. SWAT teams rehearse by infiltrating facilities again and again. Interestingly, research has shown that there is actually a sweet spot in heart rates that correlates highly with a beneficial distorted perception of time, i.e. your adrenaline helps and yet your remain aware enough to respond. Police officers who respond correctly to an armed assailant can typically be attributed to this phenomenon.
In other words, you need to get some boxing gloves and get pushed around. The Marine Corps calls this 'inoculation to violence'. Try a sport like BJJ too. It's very fun, isn't as demanding as boxing or judo, and you will definitely feel a similar form of stress during regular practice. You can really crank up the stress if you do a competition.
I've also done some training in the Marine Corps where we talk a lot about overcoming the "chemical cocktail" that washes over you during a violent confrontation. Here's a couple more concepts to keep in mind. Look up the Cooper's Color Codes. The basic idea is that mindset black is when you are overwhelmed, red is when you are actively engaged, orange is when you are beginning to focus on threats, yellow is when you are scanning for threats, and white is when you are oblivious. Keep in the yellow. You slip into mindset black if you are in the red or even the orange for too long. Another factor is breathing. You slip into higher states of readiness based on your breathing and it also is necessary to bring yourself back down from higher states. For instance, the first thing you need to concentrate on when you are in a prolonged fire fight is to control your breathing if you want to prevent tunnel vision. We also take the guys who are "shell shocked" and get them to slow down their breathing while we try to calm them down.
Lastly, in a less practice and more philosophical sense, try to keep in mind that the goal is not to overwhelm their energy. The threat may be real, but you don't need to compete by projecting even greater energy. Survey your surroundings. Break your line of vision if you can to lower your mind level from red back down to orange. Marines always scan from side to side every time they are finished shooting to prevent tunnel vision and bring back their focus. Concentrate on slowing your breathing down too, since that has biological and psychological benefits.
Anyway, its late and I ended up writing too much. Stay safe.
Frank Chisowsky well put sir!