Thank you so much for making this video. Two nights ago, a scenario came up where my life was threatened and after everything had resolved, I have been left feeling like I could and should have done something more. Nobody was hurt physically, and it could have ended worse if I would have tried to fight him without knowing any disarming techniques. I called the police and they ended up catching him very quickly. I feel like after watching my this video, that I made the right decision. Thank you for helping me understand that pride and ego aren't everything, and in dangerous situations, your brain is the most important thing you have.
I think one fear of fighting is not knowing if you have the capacity to defend yourself after engaging. I was in a couple fights when younger and was surprised by how ineffective their punches were, so therefore I've always wondered how much strength it takes to fight.....which keeps me from engaging.
In my area people only fight with knives/machetes and bats and poles, never with their hands its really frustrating being an MMA fighter in an area like that.
Good video! There are three more things I think you can use to handle fear in a situation. They are nr 1: do the internal self talk like " I can do it ". " I dare to do it ". Nr 2: get angry ( you will not feel fear when you are angry). Nr 3: take action for exempel; attack, attack and attack your enemy if it is a fight. To handle your fear is everything. Mindset before techniques. Thank you. Take care!
Hey I was wondering if you would do a video covering what to do if you see someone else being attack. For example your by yourself and you see someone getting punched up against a wall or on the floor. You can tell that the attacker is really hurting the victim and isn't stopping. In that moment how would you process the situation and deal with it in whatever way. One of my fears as well as fear of fighting is fear of not being able or to slow to help someone who is being attacked or beaten up. Great video as always.
Buy the fight to yourself, and as the victim runs its you and the agressor. Or, since you are the surprize element, u can attack the guy from behind and knock him down before he even see you, if you feel like gave few chances of winning
I would think the best course of action would be to grab something and smash his head... Though there's always the chance that maybe the guy deserved to be gettin his ass kicked, maybe he tried to rob the other guy? You never know.
I like the vid. I don't have a partner to workout with so I use my B.O.B dummy an heavybag. I try to move, block,duck,strike an mimic self defense as close as possible. I realize no situation is written in stone.
+BrownBessOwner Indeed...though perhaps he may have been 'more' of a victim if he had reacted differently? Think he took the right course of (in)action...
I fear what I can do to the next person. is funny how life is but when it is family you kinda forget about your self. well at least with me. I can avoid if the situation is with me, but when is with my loves ones you cross the line. so I guess is more like afraid that a demon can just take over you kinda like the hulk when he gets angry.thats my fear..
This. I never resort to fighting unless it's really necessary. I'm always composed and I'd rather not hurt anyone. Last guy who was trying to intimidate my sister, was out of his mind, I hurt him really bad. I didn't want to. Now, I just see whoever has a belligerent temper as someone weak-minded, and don't answer to their taunts. I don't know what I will do if it's a case of "Fight or someone will get hurt" scenario with an irrational tough guy wannabe though.
You are talking to me ?! you are talking to me ?! I'm the only one in the room. This is for practicing at home, from Taxi Driver 1975, the famous scene by Robert Di Nero. Well, it add a lot of charisma at your character. I think it makes people think that you want them to fight you so they get scared.
i was scared of fighting from 8 grade when i got jumped by 4 people and broke my left arm and almost broke my left ankle.But i overcame it to protect my friend while he was being jumped by 5 people.Somehow the fear before fighting changed to exitement.Sorry my english is bad. LOL
I'd like to know where the ego talk ends and where real need for self defense and therefore pre-emtivenes comes in. Also how a "normal" person, who doesn't want to fight daily, gets to boost his confidence, without getting into legal trouble?
I'm absolutely scared of fighting...I always imagine people I'm working with either lunging at me or hitting me and I don't know what to do. Also, recently my friend got super drunk and tried attacking me and I ran away...I'm too busy working all the time and I don't make enough money to afford martial arts even if I did have the time. I really don't know what to do anymore, I'm in constant fear all the time.
Shadow box and a punching bag or speed bag. Nothing can prepare you more than those. My is problem is the opposite even if 5 guys are trying to fight me.
Nick, when someone's talking, don't keep commenting in the background. "Yep." "Right." "Mhmm." They're totally unnecessary, make it more difficult to hear him, and it takes the focus off of him and onto you.
+Stoward Hearn if dont like dont watch, fuck off. Dont blame other if there is something wrong with your foccus, I heard all the guys words and Nick said some really interesring stuff
+Shinebakaaho I'm assuming that was meant for me. 1. When did I say I didn't like the show? It's called constructive criticism. I give it because I like the show. Obviously. 2. I didn't blame anyone, and there's nothing wrong with my focus. I suggested that he not talk over someone with noises that don't add anything to the product. Obviously. 3. Don't make up things that I said. I never said that I couldn't hear him. Your entire comment is full of shit. 4. Yes. But not "mhmm" or "yes" when the other guy's trying to talk. That isn't necessary. You see, constructive criticism is something that you give when you like something. It means you want it to improve. You getting all pissy over something that is an attempt at improving what you like makes you a dumb fucking cunt.
+Stoward Hearn Really? You think I deleted your comment? Just who the fuck do you think you are? I really don't care about your damn comment. It was an embarrassment to you, anyway. So, no, I never deleted it. I can't even do that. And it's funny how all you do is spout shit, but give no actual points. I detailed why. I said what I said to a guy above. You've sat there, projected how you view yourself onto me, and failed at making any argument.
Nice video. What about the stress before a possible fight? For example there was a guy who was picking on me everyday. The day I decided it was enough an wanted to throw a punch, I was really stressed out and was shaking even if the guy was the same height as me.
Well, it's all about just doing it, if it's constant. Recently I was at school when the year above me took our football and wouldn't give it back. Bare in mind there was around 15 of them and 5 of us, and we are smaller. I don't start anything, walk up behind thinking of getting the ball when it's passed to him. Instead he turns around and smacks me. Now, instead of telling myself that I WANT to throw a punch, I just did. My brain just clicked and I threw it. And sometimes, especially in school, it isn't as scary as you think. I won this fight against someone bigger than me, but none of his friends helped him. Basically what I'm trying to say is, if the other person is in the wrong, and he's been doing it a lot, just finish what he started, if it's a school problem make sure to do it in school so you can be semi sure he doesn't have a weapon on him, if it's outside of school bring some friends in case he pulls a weapon. Hope I helped
+Veggy Dishwasher because you decided that you had to force yourself into that situation of punching this man up. you have to enjoy the thing if you want to be good at it. sounds controversial, but you have to start to enjoy fighting. love the adrenaline, love the pain, love causing pain to those who cause you pain. as far as fighting. people might say I'm full of shit, but this just MHO on how to not get shaking with nerve before a fight. the type of person you are, of course, matters. ultimately: do martial arts, self-defence, fighting sports, etc. helps both ways: even if you hate fighting, even if you love fighting. you'll get good at it and you might still hate it, but it won't be a fearful hatred. you'll just get it done if you have no other choice and not come out with a black eye. if you love fighting, you'll get good at it and martial arts will give you the discipline to not overuse your skills and to not become what you fight against.
Too much fear, as well no fear at all, is bad. To much fear= loose control of the situation. No fear at all= no awareness when your life is in danger. About the ego, in case of fighting for "your manhood", I think many people that went away with that, could end up in jail for sending someone to hospital, 5 minutes of self control could cost you 5 years in jail. Conclusion: Fight for self defense if necessary, that's it.
+karrick the great that happens a lot and goes away if you stop thinking. when I was a kid, I used to fight a lot in school and had that feeling a lot of times. as you stop thinking, turn off emotions, decide and know you're gonna beat this idiot up, it just goes away. it all originates in the head, so turn your head off.
You never went into the "False Evidence Appears Real" thing and frankly I don't see how that fits w/ the rest of the messaging anyway. So fear is false, but still good? Confused. Please enlighten me.
Great question. Fear is strictly based on our PERCEPTION of an event. Always. In most cases in our lives, the fear we have has nothing to do with what's actually going on. This helps us gain perspective, and remove judgement from it. When legitimate, fear will litteraly save your life.
+SirBigSpur06 fear is here for a reason, it was about a beast thousand of years ago, can be the same today if you have a bear running towards you, makes you run faster in this case, you don't use crosswalks beacuse they told you to di it but because a car can hurt you
That was not any kind of informative, not was it educational. I would of thought it would of entailed something I could bring to an altrucation. Not something I take away and ponder on. My opinion: Not very scientific or benificial.
Thank you for posting, it's only 7 minutes long, I could have said much more, but we will save that for longer videos later. And yes, it's all based on science.
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Thank you so much for making this video. Two nights ago, a scenario came up where my life was threatened and after everything had resolved, I have been left feeling like I could and should have done something more. Nobody was hurt physically, and it could have ended worse if I would have tried to fight him without knowing any disarming techniques. I called the police and they ended up catching him very quickly. I feel like after watching my this video, that I made the right decision. Thank you for helping me understand that pride and ego aren't everything, and in dangerous situations, your brain is the most important thing you have.
Always impressed with Nick-it's not just about the moves,it's about the mental side too-an essential part of the training.Thanks again
I think one fear of fighting is not knowing if you have the capacity to defend yourself after engaging. I was in a couple fights when younger and was surprised by how ineffective their punches were, so therefore I've always wondered how much strength it takes to fight.....which keeps me from engaging.
this was absolutely incredible!
Keep them coming please!
+overdose wow thanks! We will!
This is the best video on this subject thank you.
In my area people only fight with knives/machetes and bats and poles, never with their hands its really frustrating being an MMA fighter in an area like that.
Good video! There are three more things I think you can use to handle fear in a situation. They are nr 1: do the internal self talk like " I can do it ". " I dare to do it ". Nr 2: get angry ( you will not feel fear when you are angry). Nr 3: take action for exempel; attack, attack and attack your enemy if it is a fight. To handle your fear is everything. Mindset before techniques. Thank you. Take care!
excellent! THank you for watching!
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Nick this dude is awesome. I been watching for years but now im really paying attention.
Good stuff Nick.. I always try to listen to fear over ego..
Hey I was wondering if you would do a video covering what to do if you see someone else being attack. For example your by yourself and you see someone getting punched up against a wall or on the floor. You can tell that the attacker is really hurting the victim and isn't stopping. In that moment how would you process the situation and deal with it in whatever way. One of my fears as well as fear of fighting is fear of not being able or to slow to help someone who is being attacked or beaten up. Great video as always.
Buy the fight to yourself, and as the victim runs its you and the agressor. Or, since you are the surprize element, u can attack the guy from behind and knock him down before he even see you, if you feel like gave few chances of winning
I would think the best course of action would be to grab something and smash his head... Though there's always the chance that maybe the guy deserved to be gettin his ass kicked, maybe he tried to rob the other guy? You never know.
Great topic and advice. Thanks Nick and George.
Extremely Useful Video!Thanks so much for this valuable information.
Fantastic! Thank you.
you are very welcome!
Bravo Nick
Interesting, I am rather intrigued to hear more on this subject. Thanks guy's! :)
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THANK YOU.
Our pleasure!
Μπράβο παιδιά! You should come to Greece and start some seminars about subjects like these!
Get a group together and we will! Thanks for watching filarako!
awsome job guys
I like the vid. I don't have a partner to workout with so I use my B.O.B dummy an heavybag. I try to move, block,duck,strike an mimic self defense as close as possible. I realize no situation is written in stone.
Thank you !
+Carolyn Gaulin you are welcome :)
Great video nick
Thank that guy for sharing that story. I'm sure Its not easy to share a story where you were victimized
+BrownBessOwner Indeed...though perhaps he may have been 'more' of a victim if he had reacted differently? Think he took the right course of (in)action...
I fear what I can do to the next person. is funny how life is but when it is family you kinda forget about your self. well at least with me. I can avoid if the situation is with me, but when is with my loves ones you cross the line. so I guess is more like afraid that a demon can just take over you kinda like the hulk when he gets angry.thats my fear..
Awesome video subbed
really knowledgeable!
Doing my best, and still learning!
I've gotten my ass kicked before...it's not THAT bad. I've felt more pain from constipation
LOL!
That's complete horse shit.
my biggest fear is hurting the other person.
We will make a video on that!
This.
I never resort to fighting unless it's really necessary. I'm always composed and I'd rather not hurt anyone. Last guy who was trying to intimidate my sister, was out of his mind, I hurt him really bad. I didn't want to.
Now, I just see whoever has a belligerent temper as someone weak-minded, and don't answer to their taunts. I don't know what I will do if it's a case of "Fight or someone will get hurt" scenario with an irrational tough guy wannabe though.
Nick, have you made that video on the fear, I would say blockage, about hitting an attacker?
You are talking to me ?! you are talking to me ?! I'm the only one in the room.
This is for practicing at home, from Taxi Driver 1975, the famous scene by Robert Di Nero.
Well, it add a lot of charisma at your character. I think it makes people think that you want them to fight you so they get scared.
I do admit the joker was one scary dude.
It’s apart of the process.
i was scared of fighting from 8 grade when i got jumped by 4 people and broke my left arm and almost broke my left ankle.But i overcame it to protect my friend while he was being jumped by 5 people.Somehow the fear before fighting changed to exitement.Sorry my english is bad. LOL
I'd like to know where the ego talk ends and where real need for self defense and therefore pre-emtivenes comes in.
Also how a "normal" person, who doesn't want to fight daily, gets to boost his confidence, without getting into legal trouble?
I'm absolutely scared of fighting...I always imagine people I'm working with either lunging at me or hitting me and I don't know what to do. Also, recently my friend got super drunk and tried attacking me and I ran away...I'm too busy working all the time and I don't make enough money to afford martial arts even if I did have the time. I really don't know what to do anymore, I'm in constant fear all the time.
Keep following us, we will have more in depth material about this soon. There is a way to shift your perspective.
George Giannou Okay I will, thanks.
u dont need martial arts to fight.Just train your muscles.By that you willbe increasing your both defence and offence
Shadow box and a punching bag or speed bag. Nothing can prepare you more than those. My is problem is the opposite even if 5 guys are trying to fight me.
Where do you work? What friends do you have?
Nick, when someone's talking, don't keep commenting in the background.
"Yep."
"Right."
"Mhmm."
They're totally unnecessary, make it more difficult to hear him, and it takes the focus off of him and onto you.
+Stoward Hearn if dont like dont watch, fuck off. Dont blame other if there is something wrong with your foccus, I heard all the guys words and Nick said some really interesring stuff
+Shinebakaaho I'm assuming that was meant for me.
1. When did I say I didn't like the show? It's called constructive criticism. I give it because I like the show. Obviously.
2. I didn't blame anyone, and there's nothing wrong with my focus. I suggested that he not talk over someone with noises that don't add anything to the product. Obviously.
3. Don't make up things that I said. I never said that I couldn't hear him. Your entire comment is full of shit.
4. Yes. But not "mhmm" or "yes" when the other guy's trying to talk. That isn't necessary.
You see, constructive criticism is something that you give when you like something. It means you want it to improve. You getting all pissy over something that is an attempt at improving what you like makes you a dumb fucking cunt.
You actually are talking shit, you are 100% correct about that.
+Stoward Hearn Really? You think I deleted your comment? Just who the fuck do you think you are? I really don't care about your damn comment. It was an embarrassment to you, anyway.
So, no, I never deleted it. I can't even do that.
And it's funny how all you do is spout shit, but give no actual points. I detailed why. I said what I said to a guy above. You've sat there, projected how you view yourself onto me, and failed at making any argument.
Ben has a good point, and we didn't take offence to it, it was said in a constructive manner, no worries guys :)
Nice video. What about the stress before a possible fight? For example there was a guy who was picking on me everyday. The day I decided it was enough an wanted to throw a punch, I was really stressed out and was shaking even if the guy was the same height as me.
Well, it's all about just doing it, if it's constant. Recently I was at school when the year above me took our football and wouldn't give it back. Bare in mind there was around 15 of them and 5 of us, and we are smaller. I don't start anything, walk up behind thinking of getting the ball when it's passed to him. Instead he turns around and smacks me. Now, instead of telling myself that I WANT to throw a punch, I just did. My brain just clicked and I threw it. And sometimes, especially in school, it isn't as scary as you think. I won this fight against someone bigger than me, but none of his friends helped him. Basically what I'm trying to say is, if the other person is in the wrong, and he's been doing it a lot, just finish what he started, if it's a school problem make sure to do it in school so you can be semi sure he doesn't have a weapon on him, if it's outside of school bring some friends in case he pulls a weapon. Hope I helped
+Veggy Dishwasher because you decided that you had to force yourself into that situation of punching this man up. you have to enjoy the thing if you want to be good at it. sounds controversial, but you have to start to enjoy fighting. love the adrenaline, love the pain, love causing pain to those who cause you pain. as far as fighting. people might say I'm full of shit, but this just MHO on how to not get shaking with nerve before a fight.
the type of person you are, of course, matters.
ultimately: do martial arts, self-defence, fighting sports, etc.
helps both ways: even if you hate fighting, even if you love fighting. you'll get good at it and you might still hate it, but it won't be a fearful hatred. you'll just get it done if you have no other choice and not come out with a black eye.
if you love fighting, you'll get good at it and martial arts will give you the discipline to not overuse your skills and to not become what you fight against.
+overdose Thank you
+Lanii xx Thank you
Great pointers!
I Practice Against Fear Before,
Too much fear, as well no fear at all, is bad.
To much fear= loose control of the situation.
No fear at all= no awareness when your life is in danger.
About the ego, in case of fighting for "your manhood", I think many people that went away with that, could end up in jail for sending someone to hospital, 5 minutes of self control could cost you 5 years in jail.
Conclusion: Fight for self defense if necessary, that's it.
Well said,well explained.
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Both of us in Montreal :)
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My ego bullies my fear
Nick are you in Montreal
Yes sir!
Fear is Real Shit it Will Never Go Away Period Fear Will Never Go Away From Me Totally,
nick drosos are you from greece?
+stavros grapsas Yes sir! So is my father :) Geia sou Stavro!
+George Giannou wow cool :)
What if you get lightheaded and butterfly's in your stomach ??
+karrick the great that happens a lot and goes away if you stop thinking. when I was a kid, I used to fight a lot in school and had that feeling a lot of times. as you stop thinking, turn off emotions, decide and know you're gonna beat this idiot up, it just goes away. it all originates in the head, so turn your head off.
my english is not very good i wish if you subtitle this in arabic
not being afraid saved me many an arse kicking ilol
You never went into the "False Evidence Appears Real" thing and frankly I don't see how that fits w/ the rest of the messaging anyway. So fear is false, but still good? Confused. Please enlighten me.
Great question. Fear is strictly based on our PERCEPTION of an event. Always. In most cases in our lives, the fear we have has nothing to do with what's actually going on. This helps us gain perspective, and remove judgement from it. When legitimate, fear will litteraly save your life.
+SirBigSpur06 fear is here for a reason, it was about a beast thousand of years ago, can be the same today if you have a bear running towards you, makes you run faster in this case, you don't use crosswalks beacuse they told you to di it but because a car can hurt you
johnthursday2 agreed
thank you!!
Is that a fake lacoste shirt?
yooo
If "ifs" were fifths we'd all stay drunk.
buy new markers damn
That was not any kind of informative, not was it educational. I would of thought it would of entailed something I could bring to an altrucation. Not something I take away and ponder on. My opinion: Not very scientific or benificial.
Thank you for posting, it's only 7 minutes long, I could have said much more, but we will save that for longer videos later. And yes, it's all based on science.
Guys all over the place lol. Plan and practice your presentations bro.
Fear is Real Shit it Will Never Go Away Period Fear Will Never Go Away From Me Totally,
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