Also do not ever speak to police after defending yourself. They are not your friends. Especially when it comes to pre-emptive strikes. Get a solicitor and refuse every question.
True. No matter what the other guy said or did, if you admit you hit first you'll be the one they take away. To be fair, police have no choice in the matter.
Absolutely true,the officers will happily let talk and thus incriminate yourself in that stressful situation,they won’t care whether you are innocent or in the right and you won’t even know you’ve incriminated yourself until afterwards.
0:51 "We don't have to tell you to run away. If you CAN run away, you will. We are here to help you for when running away is not an option for you." This is one of the most intelligent statements on UA-cam. Not kidding.
Excellent. Yes, disrupting their plan before they can execute it can completely discombobulate them. As Tyson said: everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. I really like this channels honest and realistic treatment of defending yourself from street violence. Cheers guys!
Normal people are so very conditioned not to throw the first punch that this will be a big challenge to them. But the way society in the UK is going down the pan, people need to be more pro-active.
I was totally unprepared for what happened, 9pm I was walking the dog along a well lit main road, a man on the other side of the road shouted somthing and came running fast at me, I had never seen him before, he was screaming at me, his face a inch from mine he was a big guy in his 30s I am 67 years old and 5 foot 6, he punched me in the head, luckily I was near a shop and managed to get in the shop he then disappeared, the one thing I learnt was violence can come out of the blue with no warning, now I am always looking around me for danger, it was a experience I will never forget.
Lesson well learned. I hope you are now carrying some sort of weapon with you when you're out of the house.
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No matter where it is or what time of day ALWAYS check your surroundings !! One the most dangerous weapons that attacker would expect is ball point pen !! When walking alone with a dog keep it hidden but keep it in your hands an if attacked his new contacts will be that ball point pen and if you hesitate you will be on the losing end of that pen 🖊️
One of my dogs was involved in altercation with another dog when it's owner started to make threats towards me. I simply told him that if he used violence, my dogs would attack him. They are/were both large dogs. He backed off. So would I.
Legally you do not have to wait to be hit before you defend yourself. Just more difficult to prove self defence if you've decked them before they can land one 9n you.
Have fighting experience from long ago, when I was young. Be alert. If someone is aggressive Square off and step to the side. Do not step forword or backwards.
Quite some time ago I practiced Ju Jitsu- Tai sabaki- moving your body with simple footwork is a major part of dealing with attacks- so you are not square on and are, ideally on the outside of the attacking limb (but it's not always possible so being inside the attack also has a place)- in many cases you would step towards the attacker but to their side. This also places them in a good position to be thrown. Even more years ago I'd done a handful of Aki-Jitsu classes and got into a street confrontation. The guy who attacked me threw a bunch of haymakers and, being inexperienced I just stood there with my arms up in a triangle blocking them until I decided to try a technique- I stepped forwards and to the side but ended up on the inside of his incoming arm- which didn't matter as I had my arm up which I then used to pull him into a headlock which he could not escape from! His mate was then trying to hit me but I was dragging the first guy around by his neck using his read end to fend off the attack! It must have looked quite funny on CCTV!
This scenario has happened to me only twice in my 70 years, and a reverse kick has put my assailants on their backs on both occasions. The force that a reverse kick delivers added to the momentum of the attacker's oncoming movement has enormous power.
Yes like Stephen Wonderboy Thompson (UFC) said, when you throw this reverse kick, you are already in a good position to start running away afterward. Good strategy I guess.
The kick yes - especially if you can put a lot of your weight into the kick and it connects with your opponent’s knee - cap - needs a bit of practice but well worth it - not even Steven Segal would feel like fighting with a busted knee 😖😖😖
I wrestled for a couple of years in Jr high and high school, and it turned out to be priceless practice for the real world. Also fight with no rules. none.
I did 10 tours in Vietnam. Met Steven Seagal during a Special Ops mission deep in the jungle. He trained me on self defence and hand to hand combat. The one thing he told us to NEVER do, was throw a road works cone. He said there was always a chance that the road crew were on a tea break, and if someone throwing a cone was to disturb said tea break, all hell would break loose. The mantra was never to disturb a crew having a brew. Fatal mistake. Glad I listened to him. Steven, if you read this - you're the best.
This is a very important piece of advice. With camera's pretty much everywhere now, the police will almost undoubtedly find some CCTV or Ring doorbell footage etc that will show the incident. With you holding hands up in a 'please, I don't want any trouble' stance (it doesn't hurt to say it out loud too), it will be clear that the aggressor is the other person. That position is also basically a defensive fighting stance without appearing to be one, you're already in the position to fight and defend as needed.
As a small late twenties female needing to defend myself is really important these days. The more ideas I acquire the safer I feel. THANKS for your help Gentlemen!
Indeed, though, it has to be said that ideas and watching videos won't protect you- you must practice even simple techniques, ideally under pressure against someone not being compliant (though, you can build up to that). Unless practiced well, most people's reaction to aggression is to freeze in fear, which is understandable but not helpful.
This is great advice and the best thing to do - I agree however most cowards run in packs and multiple attackers raise an entirely different question. Thanks for the presentation. Cheers!
@@raullm6820so you people can end up dead by gunshot? Like, you maybe, or the people behind the person who is being aggressive toward you? If you don’t mean guns and you mean something else; sorry! I think guns vs guns is idiotic and gets people killed for no reason.
Brilliant advice, and I can only reiterate what everyone else has said, distance and timing is key. Also attacking first on an aggressor is great advice. it's legal and could stop an unpleasant situation. In regards to the age-old running away thing. I have arthritis in my knees, so I ain't running anywhere, I can limp away, but that won't work if someone intends to do me harm and is serious.
Someone tried to pick a fight with me in the high street near Southall. I backed off. After what felt like a minute he started crying. He wanted someone to beat him up as his girlfriend had left him. Pathetic. Martial arts experts told me the best defence is awareness, don’t get into dangerous situations if you can help it. They did say to run away.
Most common sense thing i have ever seen on this subject.. Look at it like this; If someone approaches you like that, they ARE going to attack you. 30 years ago you could probably reason with them, society has changed now, any trying to defuse things will be taken as a sign of weakness and make it worse [for you] As said, the LAST thing they expect is for you to go on the attack.
I posted up on a guy advancing on me, shuffled backward slowly, telling him to "leave me alone." I was able to deescalate. I have a decent amount of exp in the street so feel free to ignore my story.
Usually when a bully confronts you like this it's because he believes he has superior strength, he believes you are weaker and so the last thing he expects is for you to take the initiative and strike first. The SAS use a shock and awe tactic. When they are outnumbered and out gunned they attack because that's not what the enemy is expecting. They think you'll run and are simply not prepared for you to turn around and attack. The person who strikes first always has the advantage, so make it count and don't necessarily go for the head. A well placed power strike in the solar plexus is just as effective and won't be expected
I worked in law enforcement for about ten years, and this is accurate. However I learned a long time ago that throwing closed fist punches is not a great idea, it’ll work, but it will cause problems for the rest of your day, week or even month. Something that I’ve done several times is throw a low kick at the about to be forward leg/knee. It doesn’t have to be hard but it’s enough to cause them to have balance issues, you are then close enough for grappling.
@@mr.anti.conservatives-u6f I think the point of what I said was missed. If you are being attacked by someone, then you can interrupt them by kicking the leg that is about to be their lead leg as they step forward. I said that I was law enforcement to give this some context, I’ve had several interactions with people who are just going nuts and attacking every person they see. This was my go to technique for someone who wasn’t holding a weapon.
I wouldn’t plan to grapple unless you are a judo expert The aggressor may be stronger and better at it than you. I certainly couldn’t due to medical issues 😮
For a trained individual this is good advice. I agree with some that you should have defensive hands raised and you should be giving commands to back off. But those defensive hands can become offensive if the person keeps coming. For the average untrained person who doesn’t know how to fight, also raised defensive hands but backing away with the intention of leaving fast and loud commands to back off. If you don’t know how to fight you need to leave fast if possible. Too many people will have normalcy bias and let someone walk right into their red zone space. Hands up and create distance and leave fast if you can’t fight. If you know how to fight, hands up, give commands, launch first strike if forced to do so no hesitation. Palm strike to nose, hard push kick to the stomach, while protecting your head. Stay safe out there with situational awareness by seeing your surroundings in public. but don’t overestimate your ability if you’ve never trained. And if you don’t train then maybe you should.
If there’s a group of them, my mums advice has always served me well… She said always clump the quiet one first, Great advice, though I have ironed out a few deaf fellas by mistake.
I used this years ago several times when I was threatened on building sites by my men. Instead of running away as expected I advanced & often it put the bloke off as he expected something different.He would stop & I could calm the situation. I picked up the idea from an SAS officer who said that if a small group was caught & outnumbered instead of retreat they were trained to advance, knowing that if they tried to retreat they would lose anyway. Sometimes that tactic threw the enemy into disarray because they did not expect it & the SAS group managed to survive.
Put your hands up in a Self Defensive frame. This way, you can, if anyone is filming you with their cell phone, you can say that you didn't want to fight. Nowadays cameras are EVERYWHERE, even if you think they're not. And if you land in court, taking the first punch may still land you in jail. If the other guy has a good lawyer, his lawyer will be able to show that you used EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE even if it was supposedly defending yourself. Cops really aren't great at sorting out who the "bad guy" is, SO USE YOUR HEAD - BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FISTS!
Usually the aggressor will try to instigate their victim to be the aggressive one in a altercation. Perfect situation for the "bully" or aggressor to play innocent or to be seen as the one defending. Make note of this, the aggressor will insult/ disrespect and say or do anything to make you look like the violent one. Have discretion who you choose to be around. Take heart for peace and truth.
Great advice and as I do BJJ I would always start to defend myself with strikes, the actul purpose of which are to compel my attacker to come in close to try and grapple with me.
Isn't BJJ kinda worthless against multiple attackers? Won't his buddies kick you to death while you are feeling up the first guy? Cowards always run in packs. What is your strategy for multiple attackers.
@kaoskronostyche9939 nothing is effective against multiple determined attackers! Any combat sport with a large component of live sparring makes someone fitter and tougher but the hours I spend training each week would be a very poor use of time if my aim was to marginally improve my chances in a hopeless and unlikely situation.
BJJ is very scenario specific. I have the Gracie self defence book and it is basically the same as the Japanese JJ I did in the 80s as a kid. Judo, wrestling, rugby and boxing are a good combination
Theres a diffrence between surviving and winning. When youre being attacked you only really need to disable your attacker. And look for tje opportunity to escape. You don't necessarily have to beat then to a bloody pulp. You don't have to "win." Getting out of the situation as unscathed as possible is winning. Also it is rare these days for an attacker to be alone. Usually theres multiple attackers and that changes things completely. But this video is good advice. I like it.
But if they can get back up, there still a risk. Once you have the advantage, surely exploit it to the maximum degree, inflict as much damage as possible yes?
@@raullm6820 Legally I see your point, I suppose in a way considering that can even be seen as self defence. Morally however, I would push back on you. People who randomly assault others are vermin, their removal from society is not something to be mourned. Good people should not have to suffer their ill works. There is no advantage in them. Keep in mind, I've been able to avoid fights my entire life by being good at talking down aggressive people, and I'm too weak to physically harm paint on a wall so I would never do this myself. If someone wants to hurt me I essentially have an enforced pacifism of being unable to fight back. It is just that personally, I simply find them revolting.
In Spain, you can legally carry pepper spray. Fight stopper, right there, and time to get away from trouble. UK laws are a joke on the side of criminal attackers.
@@113msaunders Yes, I know. I have a kickboxing and Judo background and carry a baton as well just in case I have to defend myself against 'traumatized' asylum seekers🤭 Personally, I don't effing care what my so-called German government allows or not. It's my life, bro. Cheers.
Good video but to do this you need to maintain situational awareness at all times (you should), especially when the referenced factors are present - being with children, a gf etc.
Good info. guys . A solid cane is also a good tool for keeping an aggressor at bay & it is most always in hand if your not as agile as a younger person is. Whether a person is in an empty handed situation or they have a n equalizer at hand, "awareness " ( just as you're advising ) is a persons first defense, especially while pumping gas, everyone knows you just want to get in & out & most folks are pre- occupied with the task as it's just an annoyance & where low life's like to hang out.
As someone who has practiced Judo for many years I find that I am mentally conditioned to get in close and reduce the distance as quickly as possible. Most people want to use their fists and punch but unless you are a trained boxer that is quite hard to do when your opponent is right on top of you. Even against bigger people i fancy my chances better when I am right in their faces where i can go for the eyes, nose, headbutt or just grapple.
Excellent analyses. The trouble comes when, if there are witnesses, it is shown that you were the initial aggressor. One must bear in mind that sometimes, an aggressor will feint to get you to make the first move. Of course, in the endless amounts of scenarios, remaining situationally aware is key. So many variables involved. Videos like this and others are so helpful. We do need to see more videos of the legal (or illegal) aspects of physical confrontations.
I am glad I found you guys. I am training Krav Maga myself and did boxing in the past. I love constantly improving myself so your videos are amazing. Discovered you guys yesterday and binged like 10 videos already 🙂
Always do a 'collision test' before say 10 yards if the guy looks dodgy. Step to the side to 'give way'. See if he re-aligns. You can also check for aggression if they're calling you like "not today, thanks".
And when you're in court, anyone who saw what happened will say you threw the first punch and started the fight. You get to wear the pretty orange jumpsuit. Better to put all that training you did by sidestepping and counter punching. It sucks to be a martial artist because the law is always against you but it's what we have to put up with and we get to survive... hopefully.
You know things are bad when self defense videos like this have to be made but I understand why the amount of times I have been approached by someone looking for a fight because they think they can get one over you I live in Birmingham UK and this sort of thing happens every now and then thanks for the video it was helpful 👍👍
Breakfalling is an underestimated skill . I would have been permanently done I reckon if I didn't know to put my chin to chest going backwards saved my life I reckon
😂😂😂 thank you mate! Appreciate your support as always👊🏻
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The whole idea is to never let the attacker get any momentum because the last thing he is expecting is you be the aggressor!! So take a deep breath as you let it out and the attacker gets closer and in his fake anger his eyes 👀 are ready to become your new 🧤 gloves and he’ll be so much shock and that’s the opening of letting him know it’s not a good day to be you !!!
Im an oldie and watch a lot of these self defence videos TBH most are a load of crap , this however is not ,excellent realistic solutions without the ego Bullshittery that seem to be the norm nowadays , BE FIRST ,BE NASTY, WALK FASTER 👍 new subscriber
I think it’s all about the element of surprise. If you can feign innocence and weakness or an unwillingness to fight, then unleash your assault quickly and run away, that’s the ideal outcome. Real life fights aren’t like in the movies, it’s not choreographed and it’s faster in real life. Not to mention the adrenaline will cripple a lot of people. I remember at school when fights broke out, some guys were just naturally good fighters that put adrenaline to good use, whilst others literally broke down crying and collapsed in a heap because it was too intense for them.
Brilliant video, well done guys 👏 I don’t hear enough people talking about gaining an advantage before it kicks off. My 3 As Awareness Avoidance Advantage If shit is about to go down you want to gain every & any advantage you can before your forced to defend yourself & engage.
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Also do not ever speak to police after defending yourself. They are not your friends. Especially when it comes to pre-emptive strikes. Get a solicitor and refuse every question.
Cops are taught to incriminate you by your actions or words. Say nothing but only what you have to by law. Admit nothing.
True. No matter what the other guy said or did, if you admit you hit first you'll be the one they take away. To be fair, police have no choice in the matter.
@@joeoleary9010 They always have a choice. "Just following orders" is never a valid excuse
Absolutely true,the officers will happily let talk and thus incriminate yourself in that stressful situation,they won’t care whether you are innocent or in the right and you won’t even know you’ve incriminated yourself until afterwards.
Absolutely! Well said.
0:51 "We don't have to tell you to run away. If you CAN run away, you will. We are here to help you for when running away is not an option for you." This is one of the most intelligent statements on UA-cam. Not kidding.
Thank you mate👍🏻
@@simpleselfdefence_ Right? Second only to "It don't make no differnce no how".
Yu may not be kidding but you must be joking, lol.
@@bogse Better joking that choking.
@@simpleselfdefence_ This is a good video.
Excellent. Yes, disrupting their plan before they can execute it can completely discombobulate them. As Tyson said: everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
I really like this channels honest and realistic treatment of defending yourself from street violence. Cheers guys!
Exactly!! Thank you so much for this great feedback👊🏻 really appreciate it!
Everybody's got a plan 'til they lose their day planner. ;)
I agree with you entirely. This channel is a no-nonsense honest setup.
Huh. I read that it was Ali who said that famous quote.
Tyson was so right with that statement!
Normal people are so very conditioned not to throw the first punch that this will be a big challenge to them. But the way society in the UK is going down the pan, people need to be more pro-active.
Agree completely 🙏🏼
Especially not the superman punch, that takes a lot of practice
In UK you would be in jail for "throwing first punch". :((
@@terry_willis Not if you feared that you are about to be attacked.
Be first, don’t wait, if you do, you’ll be a victim
I was totally unprepared for what happened, 9pm I was walking the dog along a well lit main road, a man on the other side of the road shouted somthing and came running fast at me, I had never seen him before, he was screaming at me, his face a inch from mine he was a big guy in his 30s I am 67 years old and 5 foot 6, he punched me in the head, luckily I was near a shop and managed to get in the shop he then disappeared, the one thing I learnt was violence can come out of the blue with no warning, now I am always looking around me for danger, it was a experience I will never forget.
Wow, sorry about that Andy, I hope you and your dog were fine after!
Lesson well learned. I hope you are now carrying some sort of weapon with you when you're out of the house.
No matter where it is or what time of day ALWAYS check your surroundings !! One the most dangerous weapons that attacker would expect is ball point pen !! When walking alone with a dog keep it hidden but keep it in your hands an if attacked his new contacts will be that ball point pen and if you hesitate you will be on the losing end of that pen 🖊️
That man was a coward sir, or seriously mentally ill.
One of my dogs was involved in altercation with another dog when it's owner started to make threats towards me. I simply told him that if he used violence, my dogs would attack him. They are/were both large dogs. He backed off. So would I.
Technique is called "Do unto others before others do unto you"
Nice .
Legally you do not have to wait to be hit before you defend yourself. Just more difficult to prove self defence if you've decked them before they can land one 9n you.
Or even better, "get your retaliation in first".
4:27 ..☔
I always try to get the first hit before any opponent if im in that situation.
Have fighting experience from long ago, when I was young.
Be alert. If someone is aggressive
Square off and step to the side.
Do not step forword or backwards.
Great points
This was better advice than the video
@@grantmail4112 only a detail.... Sometimes moving forwards or backwards can help... It depends on different variables
Quite some time ago I practiced Ju Jitsu- Tai sabaki- moving your body with simple footwork is a major part of dealing with attacks- so you are not square on and are, ideally on the outside of the attacking limb (but it's not always possible so being inside the attack also has a place)- in many cases you would step towards the attacker but to their side. This also places them in a good position to be thrown. Even more years ago I'd done a handful of Aki-Jitsu classes and got into a street confrontation. The guy who attacked me threw a bunch of haymakers and, being inexperienced I just stood there with my arms up in a triangle blocking them until I decided to try a technique- I stepped forwards and to the side but ended up on the inside of his incoming arm- which didn't matter as I had my arm up which I then used to pull him into a headlock which he could not escape from! His mate was then trying to hit me but I was dragging the first guy around by his neck using his read end to fend off the attack! It must have looked quite funny on CCTV!
This scenario has happened to me only twice in my 70 years, and a reverse kick has put my assailants on their backs on both occasions. The force that a reverse kick delivers added to the momentum of the attacker's oncoming movement has enormous power.
I love it ... But that needs some training skills
@@raullm6820 Yes, I did study Karate for some 10 years, but it was this relatively simple kick that I used LOL
Excellent. The reverse kick is also my favorite. You don't need splits for this😉
Yes like Stephen Wonderboy Thompson (UFC) said, when you throw this reverse kick, you are already in a good position to start running away afterward. Good strategy I guess.
The kick yes - especially if you can put a lot of your weight into the kick and it connects with your opponent’s knee - cap - needs a bit of practice but well worth it - not even Steven Segal would feel like fighting with a busted knee 😖😖😖
I wrestled for a couple of years in Jr high and high school, and it turned out to be priceless practice for the real world. Also fight with no rules. none.
Jail sux bro.
Use your car of you have to
I did 10 tours in Vietnam. Met Steven Seagal during a Special Ops mission deep in the jungle. He trained me on self defence and hand to hand combat. The one thing he told us to NEVER do, was throw a road works cone. He said there was always a chance that the road crew were on a tea break, and if someone throwing a cone was to disturb said tea break, all hell would break loose. The mantra was never to disturb a crew having a brew. Fatal mistake. Glad I listened to him. Steven, if you read this - you're the best.
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Wise words mate 😅
Well done, distance is essential..
Absolutely👊🏻
always good to 1st show palms up when being attacked in case of cctv then in court it looks like youre not the aggressor
This is a very important piece of advice. With camera's pretty much everywhere now, the police will almost undoubtedly find some CCTV or Ring doorbell footage etc that will show the incident. With you holding hands up in a 'please, I don't want any trouble' stance (it doesn't hurt to say it out loud too), it will be clear that the aggressor is the other person. That position is also basically a defensive fighting stance without appearing to be one, you're already in the position to fight and defend as needed.
As a wise man once said offence is the best defense!
Spot on
Same like said; the loudest sound you'll ever hear in battle is click
The biggest problem nowadays is that most attackers come at you with a knife and not a fist.
Awareness is key!
As a small late twenties female needing to defend myself is really important these days. The more ideas I acquire the safer I feel. THANKS for your help Gentlemen!
Thank you for watching!!!
Indeed, though, it has to be said that ideas and watching videos won't protect you- you must practice even simple techniques, ideally under pressure against someone not being compliant (though, you can build up to that). Unless practiced well, most people's reaction to aggression is to freeze in fear, which is understandable but not helpful.
...but your Honor! he was about to hit me!
*And shouting he was about to knock me out
**"Case dismissed"
great message. Disrupt your challengers timing. Dont let him get set or in a rhythm .
Big lesson I learned when I was 10. Don’t talk about it. Do it first when they are talking absolute shite.
Couldn't agree more👍🏻
Came home with a black eye once after a night on the town. Dad: ‘were you talking when you should have been listening?’ 😂
This is great advice and the best thing to do - I agree however most cowards run in packs and multiple attackers raise an entirely different question. Thanks for the presentation.
Cheers!
@kaoskronotyche9939
Well said. Well said.
This what migrants do, usually about 6 of them against one old pensioner.
So glad i don't go out any more
I'm over 50 (a long way over) and I think how you present yourself can help. Walk tall with shoulders back etc.
Good point too
Yep, it makes you appear stronger and bigger. Many animals do this with certain parts of their body.
True. It also shows an absence of fear along with an awareness of your surroundings.
Fear is the biggest obstacle....stay calm, use intelligence and research what counterattack moves you can make
Spot on... Fear is a very natural thing that complicates things (but sometimes helps too)
Thanks guys, wishing you all a great new year.
Happy New Year to you too😁 thank you for watching!
And to you too!
Great Video. Action beats Reaction. 👍
Cheers!!
I live in Texas. Constitutional carry and stand your ground law. No worries.
Hats off
@@raullm6820so you people can end up dead by gunshot? Like, you maybe, or the people behind the person who is being aggressive toward you?
If you don’t mean guns and you mean something else; sorry!
I think guns vs guns is idiotic and gets people killed for no reason.
Brilliant advice, and I can only reiterate what everyone else has said, distance and timing is key.
Also attacking first on an aggressor is great advice. it's legal and could stop an unpleasant situation.
In regards to the age-old running away thing. I have arthritis in my knees, so I ain't running anywhere, I can limp away, but that won't work if someone intends to do me harm and is serious.
Thanks!
Someone tried to pick a fight with me in the high street near Southall. I backed off. After what felt like a minute he started crying. He wanted someone to beat him up as his girlfriend had left him. Pathetic. Martial arts experts told me the best defence is awareness, don’t get into dangerous situations if you can help it. They did say to run away.
Spot on
Keep this in mind .. push when pulled an pull when pushed. This will give you the edge wverytime
Not bad.... But also risky IMO
@raullm6820 no not risky at all
Clever
Needs lots of contact training though.
I know this, having done 30yrs of wingchunnery
@@deegee8645 don't agree
Most common sense thing i have ever seen on this subject.. Look at it like this; If someone approaches you like that, they ARE going to attack you. 30 years ago you could probably reason with them, society has changed now, any trying to defuse things will be taken as a sign of weakness and make it worse [for you] As said, the LAST thing they expect is for you to go on the attack.
Thank you for sharing this feedback mate, couldn't agree more either👍🏻
I posted up on a guy advancing on me, shuffled backward slowly, telling him to "leave me alone." I was able to deescalate.
I have a decent amount of exp in the street so feel free to ignore my story.
@jackjack4412 😂thanks for the honesty, I believe you.😊
Usually when a bully confronts you like this it's because he believes he has superior strength, he believes you are weaker and so the last thing he expects is for you to take the initiative and strike first. The SAS use a shock and awe tactic. When they are outnumbered and out gunned they attack because that's not what the enemy is expecting. They think you'll run and are simply not prepared for you to turn around and attack. The person who strikes first always has the advantage, so make it count and don't necessarily go for the head. A well placed power strike in the solar plexus is just as effective and won't be expected
Simple, easy to remember THANK YOU for helping us out here and for the awesome emails too.
Thanks Bernadette! Happy New Year to you😁
Thank you. All the best @@simpleselfdefence_ for 2025 🙂the best of the rest.
I worked in law enforcement for about ten years, and this is accurate.
However I learned a long time ago that throwing closed fist punches is not a great idea, it’ll work, but it will cause problems for the rest of your day, week or even month.
Something that I’ve done several times is throw a low kick at the about to be forward leg/knee.
It doesn’t have to be hard but it’s enough to cause them to have balance issues, you are then close enough for grappling.
Only if you are caught. Don't stay behind and wait for the police after a fight.
@@mr.anti.conservatives-u6f I think the point of what I said was missed.
If you are being attacked by someone, then you can interrupt them by kicking the leg that is about to be their lead leg as they step forward.
I said that I was law enforcement to give this some context, I’ve had several interactions with people who are just going nuts and attacking every person they see.
This was my go to technique for someone who wasn’t holding a weapon.
@@mr.anti.conservatives-u6f I believe the "not a great idea" is that it damages the nerves in your hand. Not that you're going to get in more trouble.
I wouldn’t plan to grapple unless you are a judo expert
The aggressor may be stronger and better at it than you.
I certainly couldn’t due to medical issues 😮
You wouldn't want to grapple with someone unless you were a pro wrestler/judo expert/etc that is stupid advice.
The drop step straight lead punch is superb. Worth practicing.
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Thumbnail looks like a British Dr. Strange opening a portal.
😅someone got it 🙌
Great advice, distance and timing is everything....Will try this tonight when Mrs comes running at me to clean the kitchen ☺️
Always be ready folks👍
This is often the issue. We all go about our lives not feeling we should need to be ready - then things go pear shaped.
Heard this conversation hundreds of times at 3.00 am in numerous kitchens 😂😂
For a trained individual this is good advice. I agree with some that you should have defensive hands raised and you should be giving commands to back off. But those defensive hands can become offensive if the person keeps coming. For the average untrained person who doesn’t know how to fight, also raised defensive hands but backing away with the intention of leaving fast and loud commands to back off. If you don’t know how to fight you need to leave fast if possible. Too many people will have normalcy bias and let someone walk right into their red zone space. Hands up and create distance and leave fast if you can’t fight. If you know how to fight, hands up, give commands, launch first strike if forced to do so no hesitation. Palm strike to nose, hard push kick to the stomach, while protecting your head. Stay safe out there with situational awareness by seeing your surroundings in public. but don’t overestimate your ability if you’ve never trained. And if you don’t train then maybe you should.
Good analysis, thanks
If there’s a group of them, my mums advice has always served me well…
She said always clump the quiet one first,
Great advice, though I have ironed out a few deaf fellas by mistake.
Well it's their fault they where with a group of bad people but that's good advice.
😂😂 No one seems to get the joke
Thanks for the laugh, guess they should have listened 😂
I used this years ago several times when I was threatened on building sites by my men. Instead of running away as expected I advanced & often it put the bloke off as he expected something different.He would stop & I could calm the situation.
I picked up the idea from an SAS officer who said that if a small group was caught & outnumbered instead of retreat they were trained to advance, knowing that if they tried to retreat they would lose anyway. Sometimes that tactic threw the enemy into disarray because they did not expect it & the SAS group managed to survive.
I like the step back slip counter
feign a step back, make them think youre retreating, before launching forward at them.
double the confusion.
That's what we call in Spain "The crossbow"
@raullm6820 Great name for it🎉
Put your hands up in a Self Defensive frame.
This way, you can, if anyone is filming you with their cell phone,
you can say that you didn't want to fight.
Nowadays cameras are EVERYWHERE, even if you think they're not.
And if you land in court, taking the first punch may still land you in jail.
If the other guy has a good lawyer, his lawyer will be able to show
that you used EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE even if it was supposedly defending yourself.
Cops really aren't great at sorting out who the "bad guy" is,
SO USE YOUR HEAD - BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FISTS!
That's a very good point Dave
*But is the first thing I am doing in the thumbnail ;)
I know how to deal with this, I don’t think UA-cam will let me say what I believe to be the correct answer.
Usually the aggressor will try to instigate their victim to be the aggressive one in a altercation. Perfect situation for the "bully" or aggressor to play innocent or to be seen as the one defending. Make note of this, the aggressor will insult/ disrespect and say or do anything to make you look like the violent one. Have discretion who you choose to be around. Take heart for peace and truth.
Thanks for sharing this👍🏻
Great advice and as I do BJJ I would always start to defend myself with strikes, the actul purpose of which are to compel my attacker to come in close to try and grapple with me.
Isn't BJJ kinda worthless against multiple attackers? Won't his buddies kick you to death while you are feeling up the first guy? Cowards always run in packs. What is your strategy for multiple attackers.
@kaoskronostyche9939 nothing is effective against multiple determined attackers! Any combat sport with a large component of live sparring makes someone fitter and tougher but the hours I spend training each week would be a very poor use of time if my aim was to marginally improve my chances in a hopeless and unlikely situation.
BJJ is very scenario specific.
I have the Gracie self defence book and it is basically the same as the Japanese JJ I did in the 80s as a kid.
Judo, wrestling, rugby and boxing are a good combination
Karate Kid crane style, works every time!
Theres a diffrence between surviving and winning. When youre being attacked you only really need to disable your attacker. And look for tje opportunity to escape. You don't necessarily have to beat then to a bloody pulp. You don't have to "win." Getting out of the situation as unscathed as possible is winning. Also it is rare these days for an attacker to be alone. Usually theres multiple attackers and that changes things completely. But this video is good advice. I like it.
Agree!
Thanks!
But if they can get back up, there still a risk. Once you have the advantage, surely exploit it to the maximum degree, inflict as much damage as possible yes?
@@Holesdontexist proportionality is key.... Legally and morally
@@raullm6820 Legally I see your point, I suppose in a way considering that can even be seen as self defence.
Morally however, I would push back on you. People who randomly assault others are vermin, their removal from society is not something to be mourned. Good people should not have to suffer their ill works. There is no advantage in them.
Keep in mind, I've been able to avoid fights my entire life by being good at talking down aggressive people, and I'm too weak to physically harm paint on a wall so I would never do this myself.
If someone wants to hurt me I essentially have an enforced pacifism of being unable to fight back. It is just that personally, I simply find them revolting.
This is really good amigos🙂👍 I just love it how the Spanish temperament shines through.
Gracias amigo😅
In Spain, you can legally carry pepper spray. Fight stopper, right there, and time to get away from trouble. UK laws are a joke on the side of criminal attackers.
@@113msaunders Yes ... I miss the sprays a lot
@@113msaunders Yes, I know. I have a kickboxing and Judo background and carry a baton as well just in case I have to defend myself against 'traumatized' asylum seekers🤭 Personally, I don't effing care what my so-called German government allows or not. It's my life, bro. Cheers.
Is it possible to use another spray? Really anything to irritate/blind the eyes-binacs, small hairspray, big spray, spray paint-just anything.
Good video guys.Thumbs up. A lot of words for 'preemptive attacks' 😊
Thanks amigo?
Cool, down-to-earth advice for the common man. Stay safe.
Thank you👍🏻
Good video but to do this you need to maintain situational awareness at all times (you should), especially when the referenced factors are present - being with children, a gf etc.
Agree 100%
Good info. guys . A solid cane is also a good tool for keeping an aggressor at bay & it is most always in hand if your not as agile as a younger person is. Whether a person is in an empty handed situation or they have a n equalizer at hand, "awareness " ( just as you're advising ) is a persons first defense, especially while pumping gas, everyone knows you just want to get in & out & most folks are pre- occupied with the task as it's just an annoyance & where low life's like to hang out.
Agreed👍🏻 thanks so much for sharing!
Spartan kick
I said F off, extremely loud,and he did.i, couldn't believe it.❤.
As someone who has practiced Judo for many years I find that I am mentally conditioned to get in close and reduce the distance as quickly as possible. Most people want to use their fists and punch but unless you are a trained boxer that is quite hard to do when your opponent is right on top of you. Even against bigger people i fancy my chances better when I am right in their faces where i can go for the eyes, nose, headbutt or just grapple.
Excellent analyses. The trouble comes when, if there are witnesses, it is shown that you were the initial aggressor. One must bear in mind that sometimes, an aggressor will feint to get you to make the first move. Of course, in the endless amounts of scenarios, remaining situationally aware is key. So many variables involved. Videos like this and others are so helpful. We do need to see more videos of the legal (or illegal) aspects of physical confrontations.
That's for the feedback and for watching!
I am glad I found you guys. I am training Krav Maga myself and did boxing in the past. I love constantly improving myself so your videos are amazing. Discovered you guys yesterday and binged like 10 videos already 🙂
Also trained in Krav Maga great way to learn self defence and improve fitness
Thanks a million!! Glad you are watching
@@stuartboys260thanks and great!
Lovely gents.
Thanks amigo!
Very useful thank you. Though was half expecting someone to come and park right next to them...
😂 we make the best out of what we've got!
Thank you.
Thank you for warchin
Cheers Paul👍🏻
greetings from llanishen, south wales,
interesting,
thankyou 🙂
C'mon Wales!
Superman punch, that was the end of the video. You did well telling people how to get themselves arrested
How many people do u know who have been arrested because of it??
Great job guys 😎
Thanks!
Thank you!😁👊🏻
Excellent. Love the landmine analogy. Thank you both
Thank you Gary!
Very good tip 👍
Thanks!
Very practical advices.Good job as always.
Thanks so much!
@simpleselfdefence_ thank you too.
4:10 remember the most important step. You must say "mate, mate, mate" at least 3 times. Very useful video guys.
thanks
😂thank U!
I always carry a traffic cone... XD. Seriously, though, yes. It is always about not playing their game. Thanks.
😂never leave home without mine!
Tell him. You started courting his mum. 😂
Always do a 'collision test' before say 10 yards if the guy looks dodgy. Step to the side to 'give way'. See if he re-aligns. You can also check for aggression if they're calling you like "not today, thanks".
And when you're in court, anyone who saw what happened will say you threw the first punch and started the fight. You get to wear the pretty orange jumpsuit. Better to put all that training you did by sidestepping and counter punching. It sucks to be a martial artist because the law is always against you but it's what we have to put up with and we get to survive... hopefully.
4:38 lol better to throw something
Lol. What court is that?
@@dreed7312 Criminal court.
@@dreed7312- don't be funny. When the person who punched first who is now up on a GBH charge.
Hpw will they know it was me involved.
Fair enough
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The last time I was stopped by three young guys asking me for money, they saw my council lanyard and they fled...
Great presentation👍Happy new year!
Happy New Year to you mate!
You know things are bad when self defense videos like this have to be made but I understand why the amount of times I have been approached by someone looking for a fight because they think they can get one over you I live in Birmingham UK and this sort of thing happens every now and then thanks for the video it was helpful 👍👍
Hear hear... Thank you for watching!
The wealdstone raider never gets old 😂
Good video. Glad to see you channel is growing.
Ah, thank you so much! Hope you are well👊🏻
Good advice!
Thank you!👍🏻
Breakfalling is an underestimated skill . I would have been permanently done I reckon if I didn't know to put my chin to chest going backwards saved my life I reckon
Great advice lads… I did chuckle with the cone throw 🤣🤣
😂😂😂 thank you mate! Appreciate your support as always👊🏻
The whole idea is to never let the attacker get any momentum because the last thing he is expecting is you be the aggressor!! So take a deep breath as you let it out and the attacker gets closer and in his fake anger his eyes 👀 are ready to become your new 🧤 gloves and he’ll be so much shock and that’s the opening of letting him know it’s not a good day to be you !!!
Thanks for another good video.👍
No problem! Thank you for watching👊🏻
Sound advice , good content !
Thanks Stephen!
You guys are awesome. Respect from Sydney Australia.
Thanks amigo!!
Im an oldie and watch a lot of these self defence videos TBH most are a load of crap , this however is not ,excellent realistic solutions without the ego Bullshittery that seem to be the norm nowadays , BE FIRST ,BE NASTY, WALK FASTER 👍 new subscriber
Thanks so much for this lovely feedback! Great to have you aboard😁👊🏻
I second that! 👍
Get your retaliation in first ? I can’t run so will have to hope for best
Fill a washing up liquid bottle for hot sauce propulsion
Great video thanks guys
GOOD SHIT. MANY THANKS.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you Mates Happy New Year
Happy New Year mate!👊🏻
I'll definitely throw the cone
Looks like good advice to me. The gent with the cone nearly got one in there! Damned good job there wasn't any gelato in it! 🌟👍
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I think it’s all about the element of surprise. If you can feign innocence and weakness or an unwillingness to fight, then unleash your assault quickly and run away, that’s the ideal outcome. Real life fights aren’t like in the movies, it’s not choreographed and it’s faster in real life. Not to mention the adrenaline will cripple a lot of people. I remember at school when fights broke out, some guys were just naturally good fighters that put adrenaline to good use, whilst others literally broke down crying and collapsed in a heap because it was too intense for them.
Yes agreed... But cold blood and some self control is trainable and usually (imo) gets better with age
Brilliant video, well done guys 👏
I don’t hear enough people talking about gaining an advantage before it kicks off.
My 3 As
Awareness
Avoidance
Advantage
If shit is about to go down you want to gain every & any advantage you can before your forced to defend yourself & engage.
Love this👊🏻 thanks so much for sharing mate!
An old Scottish proverb : if at first you don't succeed, get in with the boot and in with the heid .
It's all about timing
Good stuff guys thanks
Thank you!
Excellent. Just found this channel and subscribed. Thank you.
Thank you!!
Awesome advice, clear and concise.
I liked and subscribed ❤
Thanks amigo!!