The distinction between self-defense, combative, and martial arts is crucial, and the emphasis on understanding the psychological aspects of violence prevention is spot on. True self-protection goes beyond physical techniques. Great insights!
Combat MA magazine in the late 90s interviewed Mr Dimitri. Back then his knowledge and understanding of violence blew me away, and after your interview with him I can honestly say it still does. Thank you to the both of you for doing this interview. All the best to you.
Spectacular interview! Rich mentioned so many consequencial factors that are rarely--if--ever discussed in the self-defense world! Rich was more genuine and realistic than anyone I've seen interviewed! It might take a while for many of his points to sink in to those who haven't considered those truths before--and hard for many to admit, but crucial to recognize in others, and especially in one's self. Thank you Tim for interviewing Rich, and thank you Rich for putting your whole heart into what you do (it comes through loud and clear)!
Pure gold! Spot on connection he makes between the effects of lack of empathy, sociopathy and abuse inside couples and families AND countries invading each other. It is the same failure of humanity in being good humans.
What a wonderful interview that covered a spectrum of topics important to everyone (single, married, male, female). The language will be offensive to many but this is a case where the message is more important than the words of delivery. I will ask several people to view it but gie a warning of language.
Im so glad I found Tim and subsequently this brilliant interview. I found you both on a chat thread an hour ago about how bjj messed up Dorian (I can't remember his surname) his body. A person commented that at 40, he is re-evaluating his reasons for continuing his chosen martial art. He said it was more important to him to not get any more life changing injuries. It made me think about why I really wanted to take up Muay Thai now I'm a 49 year old woman. I recently posted on Reddit asking how to defend myself against a woman at 5ft 6, 6 inches taller than me (my husband's ex...she told him in 2014 she was going to punch me...for no reason). It never happened. I got a very good answer from a man, who said I should avoid fighting her and try to talk. He said ask yourself why you're really thinking about martial arts, and do it for the right reasons, fot yourself.
For me, this interview during the time sequence from 53-57 minutes will forever change how I think and react to these kinds of situations in the future. Best self-defense technique I've ever learned is in that 4 minutes. 5-star rating for this interview, Tim.
WOW! That was amazing! I've had very similar thoughts for a number of years. However, the World around me has not been in agreement with me, so sometimes I was even questioning my own beliefs. I'm glad I can listen to people like Richard or yourself. Will share it with my friends.
Tim, first time I've ever sat through a 90 minute presentation. It was very enlightening. I received my first martial arts training in my early 20's. Before that I had been a brawler. Coming from a family of quick tempered people I discovered that projecting the calm certainty that if the situation turned violent it would be bad made it easier to defuse most situations to the point I could generally negotiate a non-violent resolution. From my perspective one of the most important things for people to learn is do not look or act like a victim. Keep situationally alert and maintain eye contact. With this approach I've been able to walk the streets alone in cities all over the world with no issues. I am now in my 80's and still go where ever I choose. It's still working.
My dad walks alone in cities he's 82 , no combat training . you walk in certain areas in certain cities and your done , cooked, finito unless you are rolling in a bullet proof motor with a carfull of gun men
This is one of the best breakdowns I've heard of how real violence happens, and how to avoid it. So much of it is an internal change away from machismo. The irony is that many of my female friends post to FB about how avoiding violence is the "new reality that needs to change". I write back that it has been reality since humans first picked up rocks, and that even buff guys have to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and traps, including what to do if we actually do use violence in self-defense. It ain't like the movies.
Tim, Richard One of THE BEST takes on all of this self defence issues. I think as our knowledge and understanding of behaviour and personality types grows, we will move into a different arena of self defence. I know i have got into trouble many times because of not knowing or realising what the situation is or who the person was and then ego got in the wsy and bam..... you in. Hook line and sinker. And then the consequences afterwards...... Gang warfare, revenge and the law. Stupid Stupid Stupid. I have seen so so many scenarios you guys speak of. And its true. Empathy as a human being. I turned my life around mid 80's and have been walking a long walk of learning. And trying to help. Not from a position of ignorance and weakness, but from a position of awareness and strength. And that strength in the form of meekness. Dont make the mistake ever of confusing meekness with weakness. It will be to your detriment. Because that meek person is accommodating to a point that you get between them and their family and then you will discover meekness is strength and absolute violence under control. It will destroy you because you will never see it coming. We always had a saying : never push a good person to the point they have nothing to lose..... So, this dovetails perfectly with : Violence is seldom the answer, but when it is, its THE ONLY answer. And that has consequences. Good topic and interview. I truly hope that it makes some lights go on. And btw, i am in my mid 60's, and in the ring i will get destroyed today. But get between me and my wife or family, you will wish it never happened. That old grandfather may be an ape in your eyes. But he is an old ape. And he never got through to being mid 60's by being fearful nor unskilled on the street. Keep on keeping on Heads up Eyes open No fear
You have had a lot of great interviews with a lot of great people on this show. This is among the best of those interviews. Great job to you and Richard.
I have seen lots of material from Richard Dimitri , he is to Martialarts/self defense what Houdini and the amazing Randy were to charlatans and exploiters. Richard Dimitri has no fear in calling out the charlatans in the self defense industry. I always enjoyed how he debunked all the fake claims from the charlatans who most people have been brain washed into believing are the experts in self defense. I am not going to name the styles and or organizations, I do not have to, they know who they are and people who chose to educate them selves will figure it out on their own. Richard Dimitri is one of the few who knows what he is talking about, he has great knowledge to share.
At 1:13:15 - basically the old old old story - that sadly too few people understand - of the turtle and the scorpion. We are each who we are. It is rare that people see people as they are, we tend to see people as we want them to be. And for the relatively few people with non-optimal behaviour (towards others or to their own self) who want to change, it's even more rare for them to be lucky enough or motivated enough to gain the skill to make the changes that they want. And, at the risk of offending (although I absolutely include myself) - too many people in the self defence, counselling, and other helping roles are actually still trying to work out their own demons. Thus they run the risk of focusing too much on their own issues (weaknesses; fears; whatever) when trying to help/teach others.
Fantastic interview Tim. This is what people need to hear and this is why your content needs to reach those who wouldn’t normally thinking to subscribe. Between Richard, Lee Morrison and your guy from the Ayrian Brotherhood (sorry I forget his name) I genuinely think all the critical bases are covered from not being there in the first place, if you are there have the situation awareness, don’t have a fucking ego that gets you into trouble but if it does hit the fan, righteous indignation, get angry, get back to your family and open palm can do a lot of damange. I’ll never forget also that if I’m being chased by a gang with knives, it’s like a dance and you need to keep moving. Brilliant stuff and I wouldn’t be equipped to handle these situations without you. Your book ‘When Violence is the Answer’ was also the first I bought on the subject and it’s been such a worthwhile rabbit hole to go down
Another very interesting interview, with another great (excitable) character. I have been in the martial arts/combat sport/ self protection realm, training then teaching, for more than 50 years now and have seen many changes in teaching methods and threat evaluation in my own methods and in others, like yourself Tim. Those of us that truly want to help others, and not just pay the bills or boost ego`s , have learned to adapt to the changing threats, client base and legal implications. Thanks for sharing this interview, the time you take to help us all learn and an introduction to another great teaching aid in the form of Richard Dimitri. Best wishes for continued success from Spain.
Even a simple altercation can lead to revenge, legal issues, and long-lasting guilt. By de-escalating and understanding the cost of violence, we can minimize the chances of it entering our lives and protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Excellent interview. You always seem to get people (like yourself) that can actually speak to the reality of violence and how it effects us all. Thanks again.
One of THE most important interviews for understanding the logistics of survival... thank you for uploading, Mr. Larkin and for the insights Mr. Dimitri.
Very thoughtful and innovative. I think there are many variations on survival. Street survival, environmental survival, home survival and domestic survival, which is the hardest to prepare for. The attacker is the devil you thought you knew. The attacker is close to you, and the attack probably started years ago, and you thought it was normal. Having previously investigated sexual assaults, every single one was committed by someone they knew. The stranger down the dark alley may, of course, occur. So, we must understand the concepts of awareness, avoidance, and preparedness. In addition, education into signs of coercive or abusive behaviour. Thank you so much for posting.
At 15 minutes in, Richard's comment that 'de-sexed' the subject was REALLY IMPORTANT - I remember giving a lecture in the 90s to a group of black belts and I touched on the subject of rape and could see the males turning off... so, I mentioned that MALE rape was a thing too (and an underreported one) and all of a sudden I had a lot more focus and attention on what I was saying. Violence (of all sorts) happens - potentially - to anyone anywhere and by 'friends and foes' and still to this day, too many classes focus on 'beating up the mugger' :)
In the 90s I got accosted by 2 drunks who wanted to fight. I said "Sure, but I have AIDS so be careful." Ended the fight and was only called some slurs. Was my best fight stopper ever.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all to train hard and smart, Richard and Pamela should be legends in the martial arts community, but speaking and teach the truth and the realities doesn't win you and belts or recognition, keep up the great work 👍
Hey Tim, I wanted to ask Will practicing Tai Chi in it's many forms and styles Do you think it's Good to Limber ,Strengthen, and Help The Mind without Messing up ANY COMBATIVES I may have Learned? I feel Mr. Dimitri is Describing ME @ 43:51Maybve even a little far back.
Wow . What a great interview. Changed the way I'm going to instruct Combatants in the future. So much knowledge from all the people who you interview. Personal protection is evolving,Tim from you and your guests at a supersonic level. Amen
Absolutely love this content!!!! Spot on. Great to see clear explanations of what self defense v combative is. There is much confusion for a profit sake going on.
my question is how far do you go to de-escalate? it is possible to get out of almost any confrontation by groveling. so should you? many times the reason you have confrontation is because both parties are at fault. how far do you give up your ego to avoid confrontation?
This is a great video, touching on real important aspects that are mostly left out of martial arts schools and of course gyms . These so called martial artists are more focused (and with good reason) on making $ which they need to survive yes. But they do not understand the psychological aspects of self defense. I’m writing a book now . I spent 18 weeks training high school kids during Covid , what would you teach? Body language, and other awareness skills are more important than kicking and punching (which should be last ) .
Tim, can you go over or interview people that cover urban survival strategies? In case of catastrophic events (ie wars, power grid failures, zombie apocalypse etc). How to survive in cities like Las Vegas, L.A., N.Y. I think we need it. Godspeed, Tim.
The Bestest interview ever. Pure non b.s. , realist. Deep insights , Richard Dimitri needs to be on lot's of Ted Talks. Sagely and more truer word's of Wisdom are hardly ever heard anymore. This episode needs to be heard multiple times to sink in coz he gets it & hits it on so many different levels. A+++++ 👍 👌 🙏
Dear Tim, Another interesting presentation, well done to both of you. The Bas Rutten 'confession' was very similar to the story Geoff Thompson told about a similar confrontation. On the one hand you can say their judgement was poor, but on the other, at least they know for certain their techniques are effective.
The distinction between self-defense, combative, and martial arts is crucial, and the emphasis on understanding the psychological aspects of violence prevention is spot on. True self-protection goes beyond physical techniques. Great insights!
"most fighting in dojo context is social, violence is antisocial" truly a brilliant observation.
The moment I saw target focused training Dimitri immediately popped to my mind. He is very underrated as an instructor
Combat MA magazine in the late 90s interviewed Mr Dimitri.
Back then his knowledge and understanding of violence blew me away, and after your interview with him I can honestly say it still does.
Thank you to the both of you for doing this interview. All the best to you.
Spectacular interview! Rich mentioned so many consequencial factors that are rarely--if--ever discussed in the self-defense world! Rich was more genuine and realistic than anyone I've seen interviewed! It might take a while for many of his points to sink in to those who haven't considered those truths before--and hard for many to admit, but crucial to recognize in others, and especially in one's self.
Thank you Tim for interviewing Rich, and thank you Rich for putting your whole heart into what you do (it comes through loud and clear)!
It's not about owning a system or style, but understanding the human process behind it. Mind blown! 👏👏
Finally, Richard Dimitri!!
Dimitri is one of the all time greats in the field as far as I'm concerned.
Pure gold! Spot on connection he makes between the effects of lack of empathy, sociopathy and abuse inside couples and families AND countries invading each other. It is the same failure of humanity in being good humans.
Typically compelling and brilliant from Richard Dimitri. His insight and what he does with it is incredible. Thanks for great video.
Self defense starts with a mindset. Spot the problem before it spots you and take yourself away from a situation.
This was one of the most interesting and informative interviews I’ve heard in a long time. THANK YOU TO YOU BOTH
very enlightening:) I took a lot of notes! TY!
What a wonderful interview that covered a spectrum of topics important to everyone (single, married, male, female). The language will be offensive to many but this is a case where the message is more important than the words of delivery. I will ask several people to view it but gie a warning of language.
Pamela and Rich are the real deal. I highly recommend their program.
This given me a new perspective on self-defense.
I could not stop listening to these two gentlemen...who in FACT tell life the way it is....LISTEN PEOPLE....They know what life is about....
Wow, this video really opened my eyes to the true essence of self-defense.
INTERNET WON TODAY BECAUSE OF THIS INTERVIEW. OUTSTANDING JOB RICHARD & TIM
Im so glad I found Tim and subsequently this brilliant interview. I found you both on a chat thread an hour ago about how bjj messed up Dorian (I can't remember his surname) his body. A person commented that at 40, he is re-evaluating his reasons for continuing his chosen martial art. He said it was more important to him to not get any more life changing injuries. It made me think about why I really wanted to take up Muay Thai now I'm a 49 year old woman. I recently posted on Reddit asking how to defend myself against a woman at 5ft 6, 6 inches taller than me (my husband's ex...she told him in 2014 she was going to punch me...for no reason). It never happened. I got a very good answer from a man, who said I should avoid fighting her and try to talk. He said ask yourself why you're really thinking about martial arts, and do it for the right reasons, fot yourself.
Provoking someone by not listening to their concerns can escalate tensions further.
For me, this interview during the time sequence from 53-57 minutes will forever change how I think and react to these kinds of situations in the future. Best self-defense technique I've ever learned is in that 4 minutes. 5-star rating for this interview, Tim.
I am of the same thinking....I felt the same as you...THE LIGHT CAME ON...
Me too 😊
This was just so good! Thank you. Immensely!
Understanding the potential consequences of violence.
Road rage is a serious issue that can escalate quickly, we should all strive to stay calm.
WOW! That was amazing! I've had very similar thoughts for a number of years. However, the World around me has not been in agreement with me, so sometimes I was even questioning my own beliefs. I'm glad I can listen to people like Richard or yourself. Will share it with my friends.
Thanks Rich provided great insights
Tim, first time I've ever sat through a 90 minute presentation. It was very enlightening. I received my first martial arts training in my early 20's. Before that I had been a brawler. Coming from a family of quick tempered people I discovered that projecting the calm certainty that if the situation turned violent it would be bad made it easier to defuse most situations to the point I could generally negotiate a non-violent resolution. From my perspective one of the most important things for people to learn is do not look or act like a victim. Keep situationally alert and maintain eye contact. With this approach I've been able to walk the streets alone in cities all over the world with no issues. I am now in my 80's and still go where ever I choose. It's still working.
Thanks for the feedback. This was a very different interview and it hit home with many folks
My dad walks alone in cities he's 82 , no combat training .
you walk in certain areas in certain cities and your done , cooked, finito unless you are rolling in a bullet proof motor with a carfull of gun men
This is one of the best breakdowns I've heard of how real violence happens, and how to avoid it. So much of it is an internal change away from machismo. The irony is that many of my female friends post to FB about how avoiding violence is the "new reality that needs to change". I write back that it has been reality since humans first picked up rocks, and that even buff guys have to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and traps, including what to do if we actually do use violence in self-defense. It ain't like the movies.
Wish our lawmakers and politicians were of this mindset . Things would make more sense
Way less crime.
great content thanks to both of you much appreciated from old an scottish man still learning it would seem.
Excellent Material.....👍
The story of the bar fight and its tragic aftermath is a wake-up call about the dangers of impulsive actions.
Everyone has the right to defend themselves, and it's empowering to know that we can all learn from a human perspective. 🙌
Tim, Richard
One of THE BEST takes on all of this self defence issues.
I think as our knowledge and understanding of behaviour and personality types grows, we will move into a different arena of self defence.
I know i have got into trouble many times because of not knowing or realising what the situation is or who the person was and then ego got in the wsy and bam..... you in. Hook line and sinker.
And then the consequences afterwards......
Gang warfare, revenge and the law.
Stupid
Stupid
Stupid.
I have seen so so many scenarios you guys speak of.
And its true. Empathy as a human being.
I turned my life around mid 80's and have been walking a long walk of learning. And trying to help.
Not from a position of ignorance and weakness, but from a position of awareness and strength.
And that strength in the form of meekness.
Dont make the mistake ever of confusing meekness with weakness. It will be to your detriment.
Because that meek person is accommodating to a point that you get between them and their family and then you will discover meekness is strength and absolute violence under control. It will destroy you because you will never see it coming.
We always had a saying : never push a good person to the point they have nothing to lose.....
So, this dovetails perfectly with :
Violence is seldom the answer, but when it is, its THE ONLY answer.
And that has consequences.
Good topic and interview. I truly hope that it makes some lights go on.
And btw, i am in my mid 60's, and in the ring i will get destroyed today. But get between me and my wife or family, you will wish it never happened. That old grandfather may be an ape in your eyes. But he is an old ape. And he never got through to being mid 60's by being fearful nor unskilled on the street.
Keep on keeping on
Heads up
Eyes open
No fear
very true for me... thanks tim..
You have had a lot of great interviews with a lot of great people on this show. This is among the best of those interviews. Great job to you and Richard.
I have seen lots of material from Richard Dimitri , he is to Martialarts/self defense what Houdini and the amazing Randy were to charlatans and exploiters. Richard Dimitri has no fear in calling out the charlatans in the self defense industry. I always enjoyed how he debunked all the
fake claims from the charlatans who most people have been brain washed into believing are the experts in self defense. I am not going to name the styles and or organizations, I do not have to, they know who they are and people who chose to educate them selves will figure it out on their own.
Richard Dimitri is one of the few who knows what he is talking about, he has great knowledge to share.
At 1:13:15 - basically the old old old story - that sadly too few people understand - of the turtle and the scorpion. We are each who we are.
It is rare that people see people as they are, we tend to see people as we want them to be.
And for the relatively few people with non-optimal behaviour (towards others or to their own self) who want to change, it's even more rare for them to be lucky enough or motivated enough to gain the skill to make the changes that they want.
And, at the risk of offending (although I absolutely include myself) - too many people in the self defence, counselling, and other helping roles are actually still trying to work out their own demons. Thus they run the risk of focusing too much on their own issues (weaknesses; fears; whatever) when trying to help/teach others.
It's good to know that someone who is charged with teaching is so circumspect. Thank you.
What an amazing lecture. Many thanks to both of you gentlemen for your informative and passionate presentation.
😂 I like this guy...he's keeping it Real!
Fantastic interview Tim. This is what people need to hear and this is why your content needs to reach those who wouldn’t normally thinking to subscribe. Between Richard, Lee Morrison and your guy from the Ayrian Brotherhood (sorry I forget his name) I genuinely think all the critical bases are covered from not being there in the first place, if you are there have the situation awareness, don’t have a fucking ego that gets you into trouble but if it does hit the fan, righteous indignation, get angry, get back to your family and open palm can do a lot of damange. I’ll never forget also that if I’m being chased by a gang with knives, it’s like a dance and you need to keep moving. Brilliant stuff and I wouldn’t be equipped to handle these situations without you. Your book ‘When Violence is the Answer’ was also the first I bought on the subject and it’s been such a worthwhile rabbit hole to go down
Another very interesting interview, with another great (excitable) character. I have been in the martial arts/combat sport/ self protection realm, training then teaching, for more than 50 years now and have seen many changes in teaching methods and threat evaluation in my own methods and in others, like yourself Tim. Those of us that truly want to help others, and not just pay the bills or boost ego`s , have learned to adapt to the changing threats, client base and legal implications. Thanks for sharing this interview, the time you take to help us all learn and an introduction to another great teaching aid in the form of Richard Dimitri. Best wishes for continued success from Spain.
What an amazing interview!!!
Even a simple altercation can lead to revenge, legal issues, and long-lasting guilt. By de-escalating and understanding the cost of violence, we can minimize the chances of it entering our lives and protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Excellent interview. You always seem to get people (like yourself) that can actually speak to the reality of violence and how it effects us all. Thanks again.
Appreciate the feedback!
One of THE most important interviews for understanding the logistics of survival... thank you for uploading, Mr. Larkin and for the insights Mr. Dimitri.
This is one of the best talks ( if not the best ) talks I've listened to thank you both on all levels , peace & love to all .
Glad you liked it
That was good and I’d like to see a part two. Thanks
Amazing interview covering a lot of great material!! From 2 of the best in the industry!!!!
This interview was fire. Unbelievably potent stuff
This is one of greatest conversation what i ever heard.Im 45 yo.This Content is briliant.Thank You friends
Very thoughtful and innovative. I think there are many variations on survival. Street survival, environmental survival, home survival and domestic survival, which is the hardest to prepare for. The attacker is the devil you thought you knew. The attacker is close to you, and the attack probably started years ago, and you thought it was normal. Having previously investigated sexual assaults, every single one was committed by someone they knew. The stranger down the dark alley may, of course, occur. So, we must understand the concepts of awareness, avoidance, and preparedness. In addition, education into signs of coercive or abusive behaviour. Thank you so much for posting.
Tim and Richard - MANY THANKS great video.
Thanks very much for the great conversation 🙏
Absolute GOLD
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ interview. Not enough credit given to Rich in the field of self defence.
This is fantastic and an eye opener for me …especially in deescalation👍🏻
Same here. I was blown away by the insight into human nature and psychology.
@@patronus1776 , totally 💯
Love these !
At 15 minutes in, Richard's comment that 'de-sexed' the subject was REALLY IMPORTANT - I remember giving a lecture in the 90s to a group of black belts and I touched on the subject of rape and could see the males turning off... so, I mentioned that MALE rape was a thing too (and an underreported one) and all of a sudden I had a lot more focus and attention on what I was saying.
Violence (of all sorts) happens - potentially - to anyone anywhere and by 'friends and foes' and still to this day, too many classes focus on 'beating up the mugger' :)
In the 90s I got accosted by 2 drunks who wanted to fight. I said "Sure, but I have AIDS so be careful." Ended the fight and was only called some slurs. Was my best fight stopper ever.
I believe you, AIDS-htysteria was a thing back then.
This has been such a great interview! It trued up so much of what self defense really is! Thank you Tim!
Love your interview with the Canadian Jack Lemon. Thanks for bringing reality and good sense
Understanding how people behave and react can help us anticipate and respond effectively.
26:30 Has anyone acknowledged *_Jury Nullification?_* and what it could mean in such cases?
Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all to train hard and smart, Richard and Pamela should be legends in the martial arts community, but speaking and teach the truth and the realities doesn't win you and belts or recognition, keep up the great work 👍
Hey Tim,
I wanted to ask Will practicing Tai Chi in it's many forms and styles Do you think it's Good to Limber ,Strengthen, and Help The Mind without Messing up ANY COMBATIVES I may have Learned? I feel Mr. Dimitri is Describing ME
@ 43:51Maybve even a little far back.
That was really outstanding!
Amazing thoughts. That's profoundly great.
Great interview Tim with Richard Dimitri 👍. Interesting discussion of the psychology of people.
Dams this guy is good hes taught me a few things about myself that i never knew lol
Thank you.
Wow . What a great interview. Changed the way I'm going to instruct Combatants in the future. So much knowledge from all the people who you interview. Personal protection is evolving,Tim from you and your guests at a supersonic level. Amen
Very interestinhg and useful information. Thanks
Outstanding! Great topic and very down to earth. I really appreciate his perspective and this has to go along with the physical part of self-defense.
Hi Tim , have you had a chance to interview Kelly Mcann .. aka Jim Grover .. had to ask ..🙏
Great interview!! I’m glad you didn’t split it up into 2 or 3 installments.
If he has more to say, I’d like to hear it.
Absolutely brilliant. Another mindset completely! Essential info for everyone to take away and think about. Mind=Blown :)
Absolutely love this content!!!! Spot on. Great to see clear explanations of what self defense v combative is. There is much confusion for a profit sake going on.
Glad the interview resonated with you
Wow, love this guy! Speaking seriously real truth. Great video 👍
I have been following him and Chris for awhile now-his outlook on life has helped me both teach self defense and study it-Ari of Don,t be a victim..
my question is how far do you go to de-escalate? it is possible to get out of almost any confrontation by groveling. so should you? many times the reason you have confrontation is because both parties are at fault. how far do you give up your ego to avoid confrontation?
Loved this interview! So interesting and full of great spot on information.
Excellent interview with exceptional insights. More please
Thanks Coach Great Stuff
Thanks Tim
Tim, I found you thru your interview with Sammy. Keep up the good work
Very good information
This is a great video, touching on real important aspects that are mostly left out of martial arts schools and of course gyms . These so called martial artists are more focused (and with good reason) on making $ which they need to survive yes. But they do not understand the psychological aspects of self defense. I’m writing a book now . I spent 18 weeks training high school kids during Covid , what would you teach? Body language, and other awareness skills are more important than kicking and punching (which should be last ) .
For shure one of your best Tim, looking forward to the new book.
Tim, can you go over or interview people that cover urban survival strategies? In case of catastrophic events (ie wars, power grid failures, zombie apocalypse etc). How to survive in cities like Las Vegas, L.A., N.Y. I think we need it. Godspeed, Tim.
Yes that would be interesting
I thought I knew everything, and then I heard this interview. Excuse me while think about what I just heard.
Brilliant.
The Bestest interview ever. Pure non b.s. , realist. Deep insights , Richard Dimitri needs to be on lot's of Ted Talks.
Sagely and more truer word's of Wisdom are hardly ever heard anymore. This episode needs to be heard multiple times to sink in coz he gets it & hits it on so many different levels. A+++++ 👍 👌 🙏
Those statistics on abused girls are truly heartbreaking.
Dear Tim,
Another interesting presentation, well done to both of you. The Bas Rutten 'confession' was very similar to the story Geoff Thompson told about a similar confrontation. On the one hand you can say their judgement was poor, but on the other, at least they know for certain their techniques are effective.
This was epic and real.
Much Enjoyment 👍😎
Wow.. great stuff 👏
Loved the interview