This is Why SIZE Doesn't Matter Street Fights
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2021
- Which matters more, your Fight IQ or Self Defence IQ? This week we look at the difference between the two and which is better for fighting and defending yourself in the street. Self defence is better knowing your own mindset. Does INTELLIGENCE Matter More Than ABILITY in Self Defence?
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Does Fight IQ TRUMP Self Defence IQ?
No, the self defence IQ can even manipulate the attacker to stop
@@chiefofchampscoc2444 facts!
Real question can ppl in the UK carry pepperspray or maybe a very bright self defense
flash light 5000 lumens or more to at least stun an attacker
@@johnrambo4259 unfortunately no self defence tool is permitted. Although we can use every day items in the spur of the moment to defend ourselves. Flashlights would work here.
"Improvise, adapt, overcome." Clint Eastwood
The one that *"...matters more..."* is the one you don't have when you're losing.
That's a good way of looking at it. Strengthen your weaknesses then.
Faaaaaaacts
Science....
The take away is watch out for people wearing a huddy up on a hot day. Like the attackers in the video
Hahaha
Self defense IQ is situational awareness plus the skills to devastate or escape your attacker within 3 to 5 seconds. Remember, the only rule in a self defense scenario is to survive!
Survival has to be the main priority without doubt, once we can get ourselves safe from immediate danger we have succeeded. Thanks for joining the conversation Butch. - Jack
@@fightscience I always enjoy your videos!
exactly. the best self defense is not to be in a dangerous situation to begin with. it is very common that victim say after the incident that "I felt wierd, but I didn't think there would be trouble". listen to your senses. if something is off, avoid. its better to be viewed as "strange" without reason 9 times of 10, than being oblivious in the remaining 1 case.
I used to carry two wallets, one with a library card and 3 dollars in it and the other wallet had my drivers license and credit cards. If someone tried to mug me I would just give them the "dummy wallet" and firmly tell them that I didn't want any trouble.
I used to carry 2 guns, one Glock and one Smith and Wesson. If someone tried to hit me... boom, boom boom
@@leonidaskaragiannis7875 I carry a gun, in quick reach too but when you are walking home and a vehicle pulls up with people already pointing guns at you it's so much easier to hand them a dummy wallet and move on. I lived in the inner city during the "crack epidemic" muggings were often and many times people got shot just for flinching during a robbery. I'd rather go home and see my wife than try to figure out if I'm Johhny Ringo or Doc Holiday.
This is a great example of smart preparation which I imagine can make for a more quickly accessible option for avoidance and deescalation. Getting home safe to our families is always priority for me personally, totally with you there. Thanks for taking the time to comment. - Jack
I've heard it recommended to have enough money in the wallet that the robber won't be pissed off and will leave you alone.
Good tactic. You could add to that throwing the dummy wallet in one direction and running away while making noise in the opposite direction. If they have to choose a direction they'll run towards the wallet while you're gaining distance away from the situation.
Fight IQ is like studying a chess board. Defense IQ is crossing the street when the Running of the Bulls turns the corner.
Interesting analogy, cool insight into the difference between Fight IQ and Self Defence IQ. Thanks for joining the conversation. - Jack
Fool u get plenty time to play chess 😂😂😂😂, don't confuse real life with chesa
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe You just made the same point as the original post...
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe Fool you know what he means. Don't take everything Ramsey Dewey says, too seriously
Good analogy. In practice, defense should ultimately be about disengagement without excessive risk; “fight IQ” takes a more dynamic, easily upset strategy. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS) is a fairly effective principle imho.
"Fight" has rules. "Self defense" doesn't have rules"
A VERY important point that is often overlooked. Thank you for taking the time to comment James. - Jack
The restaurant being robbed in this video is a great example. If you can, pick something up and bash them over the head 😂
I'm living in safe country so I've never been in dangerous situation like these but I still care about the place I go. Best self defense method is to stay away from the threat, I think. Fighting sport is a sport. It's about showing a skill on the ring. Processional fighters practices everyday for one or two special occasion in a year. On the other hand, survival is necessary condition to stay alive. Making a good observation of environment, choose better place to live...so on and so on. It never ends until you die and every decision you'll make in your life matters. Practicing combat is the last thing you can do for self defense while it's the primary objective of fighting sport.
"You have to be able to adapt to your environment and improvise around that, awareness, attention, psychology..."
Cant be more agreed!!! Nice lessons, like always !!! Greetings from Spain ! 💪🏽
Muchas gracias @musicailegal estoy feliz que disfrutes nuestros videos. Qué le gustaría ver en los próximos? - Jack
@@fightscience Miss the videos with your friend hahah very funny and educationals 🤣
Wow a country you cant carry weapon. I guess usa will have to bail you out in another war. So sad.
Yesterday I was making my way back from Tesco until I saw a shirtless man screaming in the street pavement. I then turn back, walk faster and decided to walk another road with a McDonald’s drive thru. That road was well lit and crowded with food delivery bikers. Fortunately I make it back home safely and I carry on with my everyday life.
Stan very interesting story, you are a real man, a hero!!!
A shirtless screaming man is how Nature says "STAY AWAY".
Your street awareness iq as come up to the maximum
that's the right way to deal with a situation without actually engaging
and being spatially aware
Good job
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I'm a pretty big guy and I have some martial arts and self defense training. And because of that, I project an attitude that I'd be a formidable opponent in a fight. You mentioned weaponizing ordinary objects. Recent example, I was in a strange town a few weeks ago. Walking back to my hotel from a late night coffee shop, there was a guy eyeing me from a dark doorway. I looked back at him, letting him know that I was aware of his presence and wasn't afraid of him. That caused a slight change in his stance, reconsidering his actions. He glanced towards my hands and saw I was carrying a thick, collapsible umbrella. He turned away from me as if he suddenly remembered he had something else to do. Awareness, attitude from being prepared, and being weaponized probably prevented an attempted robbery, or worse.
Another big diff between a competitive fight iq and a street fight iq is that in a competitive fight, your relatively safe. Your not having to worry soo much about someone potentially trying to kill you. And if you do get hurt you have refs to stop it and medical staff near by. In a street fight none of that exist. So you're mindset is different, your alertness level is diff. Pretty much everything is different.
Absolutely true. While competitive fighting and street fights may both look like fights from the outside, there is a big difference, which you described very well. Thank you for joining the discussion. - Jack
"Fit for purpose" Love that
Actually gets into the psychology of fighting... that is why I love this channel. Wish I had this man as my sensei.
Like your logo makes perfect sense.
Have recently taken up self defence training after 20+years absence from it. My instructor has made much of the ‘self awareness ‘ mindset. Being aware of surroundings/ people and not being distracted by phone use in public..and your exit strategy. Great topic to cover here!
I would define self defence IQ as situational awareness.
Situational awareness is critical, being able to red flag stimuli, level by level, knowing where you're the gator or the bear but seeing is only half of it. You also need an open mind, growing your bag of tricks to draw from, primary, secondary plans...nth etc understanding OCOKA and the OODA Loop
How do you practice situational awareness in your everyday life to train your self defence IQ? - Jack
@@fightscience I guess it would be being aware of your surroundings learning body language, knowing how to difuse potentialy violent encounters ( when that is possible)
BJJ, but don't sleep on traditional jiu-jitsu, collar chokes. Some concept of stand up, knowledge of fence technique if nothing else. Center line theory interesting concept for exotic styles, but boxing knowledge, form > wrist control, you want to understand the dynamics of your body first
Understanding choke points and collapse points, because at certain crowd densities, say 12+ p/sqm, it'd be like being in a river of human fluid. At the mercy of the laws of fluid dynamics. Death by being crushed or compressive asphyxiation
Love your stuff dude ! You always bring reality to the table you think outside the box more than most ! I live in Aussie and on of your students from many years ago used to come to my backyard gym everyone who came was intrigued by his street knowledge of self defence that was passed on! Thank U!🤟
Self defense IQ is often chilling the potentially unpleasant situation , and making things work out without fighting. I sometimes will start to warm up a bit, and show my speed and focus. Suddenly that can make a wooley bully less anxious to tiff . I enjoy watching you showing off your speed and precision . Its a thing of beauty. Thanks for your vids.
I agree the best outcome is when you could deescalate, but self defense IQ means being able to determine when the threat has to be neutralized. These are often split second actions that tell you the person is just barking or if they are really trying to bite.
Next vdo ... How to increase fight and self defence iq ??? 🙏🙏🙏🏼
Great idea! Thanks for the feedback Goku. We will be sure to include this in an upcoming discussion. What else would you like to see from future videos? - Jack
@@fightscience Hey isn't this a big podcast which you have broken topic by topic?
@@fightscience💪 tq Jack .. wheres sifu ??? Loving the vdos ... pls make a vdo on most effective strikes in a street fight and best subm. In a street fight ?? .. and the diff between UFC and street fights...!!!
P.S :
One vdo on Jon Jones vs average gym rat / common man ???? Pls pls , dnt say no ... 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🙏🏼🙏
I love your videos. Thanks for making them. In the USA we the people have so many things we can use as weapons. And yes attacks can happen any where. But it depends on what State you live in. The rate of crime is lower in some than others.
I've taught my kids that rocks and a good stick can become a weapon and always pick one up when walking home. Not always a person, sometimes a loose dog needs a rock to the face to. I also practice techniques on how to attack with a club, so not over swing. Improvised weapons., definately.
Very well broken down and discussed guys. I've seen it discussed with other labels such as mental preparedness, situational awareness, planning for the worst, but really I think the way you frame this really captures all of those ideas in a more related and applicable mental package. Thanks!
Very interesting topic. One of those hmmm never thought about it in this context things. You have a way of getting us to look at mma and self defense thru different lenses. Excellent.👍
Thanks... I just try to encourage critical thinking when it comes to training. It makes us all better in the end.
Fight IQ is your knowledge, anticipation, decision making, and ability to adapt when in a fight.
Self defence IQ is situational awareness, understanding your environment and probability of threats, your capacity to handle or control those threats, and your ability to adapt and make good decisions if in danger or suspect you may be.
One is the capacity to perform and make good decisions in a fight. The other is the capacity to avoid fights, avoid conflict, avoid danger, and make good decisions if it finds you regardless.
My wife carries a fork in her car and handbag in case of emergencies and I'm not talking about for lunch
Excellent video thanks for sharing Sifu 🙏🏽
When we are so limited by the laws which prohibit carrying almost any self defence tool, we must get creative. This sounds like an ingenious solution! Glad you enjoyed the video. - Jack
@@fightscience Agreed 👍🏽
I was told you could keep a baseball bat in your boot as long as you had a ball too... Not sure of the legality of that tho 🤔
Many thanks to you too Jack 🙏🏽
A bic pen. 👍
@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 I've found a wire brush to be a good option too 😉
UK what could be used realistically without breaking the law
1) i think there is a specialised chain what you can have around your arm to help with stabbing weapons
2) the old lion joke i.e you don't have to be faster than the lion just faster than your mate
3) if you like dogs get the most legal dangerous dogs you can get as a pack
Always a good episode from this channel, and generally useful info. Bravo.
Thanks for the kind feedback Mark, we are glad you find value in the content. Stay tuned. - Jack
I love your Brazilian jiu jitsu videos
Keep up the good work you do sir
Self defence IQ can be employed in any environment.
For instance at work where you are being targeted by a group of individuals but fighting or violence is not allowed as a defence.
You have to develop an awareness of when something bad is coming your way and work out an appropriate response.
All those things, thinking on your feet, awareness of surrounding etc count but physical conflict is out of the question.
And the group will work on your temper and anger as a means of provoking you.
Self defence IQ, great saying.
Fight science, love it.
Self defense IQ is maintaining situational awareness, not giving in to ego and try to diffuse the situation, but if the situation escalates then being ready to make a preemptive first strike via distraction and going for KO. Thank you for all your videos! They provide a lot of insights. I am big fan of your videos!
Thank you for taking the time to comment Supriyo, really happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos. What would you like to see us discuss in the next video? - Jack
@@fightscience I would like to see more on mental and psychological aspects of street fighting such as overcoming fear and controlling the adrenaline.
Love this channel😍
Love your videos. Have learned a lot so far and have to say awareness is key. I never look ar my cell phone in public without my back against a wall after che king the area. Also weaponizing the environment is crucial if need arises. Been practicing lately with common items like chairs, coatracks and even salt and pepper shakers. You never know.
Glad you have been enjoying the videos Mike, thanks for the great comment. These are great skills for self defence IQ, improvisation within our environment can be the difference between overcoming the threat and succumbing to the threat, great point! - Jack
I guess that’s why I love the Bourne movies. Exaggerated of course but great celebration of some of the attributes of self defence IQ.
How can anyone not enjoy those movies?! Yes it might be dramatic and exaggerated, but it is a great display of all of the skills and expertise that we want to be able to walk around with in our daily lives... though I hope I am never being hunted down by international intelligence agencies haha. - Jack
Rule number 1 in self defense book, is know your surroundings, that's the most important thing
Excellent discussions. Great service to the UA-cam community.
Thank you for the great feedback Rickyw01 we are glad you're enjoying the content. - Jack
You present an excellent point. “ Fit for purpose” it would be an awesome preparation for self defense the challenge is how? In an MMA fight we know the purpose, in self defense it could come from any situation, at the supermarket, gas station, walking. One or two attackers, we could be with our small children, weapons or no weapons. My point is you can not trained for every conceivable situation. Thanks for the conversation, love your channel.
Thanks for the great feedback Richard! We will keep discussing this topic in greater detail in future videos, digging in to how we can best prepare for different situations and practice our self defence IQ. However, you are right, we cannot ever be absolutely prepared for every and any possibility, we can only be as prepared as possible to give us the best chance of survival. - Jack
Awareness and presense of mind is also Self-defense IQ and is very crucial for improvising. This video makes a lot of sense and has a lot of simple things which aren't discussed usually when it comes to self defence.
Glad to hear that you found good value in the discussion, we always aim to bring things to the table which are not talked about often enough. What else would you like to see from us in our future videos? - Jack
Hey, greetings from Cologne, Germany.
Yesterday I was walking outside, and when I got out of the underground suburban railway; I immediately noticed a young guy yelling, walking around & asking other males if they want to fight... and immediately I had to think of you and your channel... I like your work here, but in reality it's impossible to memorize it and apply it... I was just thinking that I have to watch that he doesn't push me on the trail track... My 2nd thought was that I absolutely don't know that guy and that he could be a combat sports athlete (unlikely, but you never know).
Anyway, he chose to ignore me as I got out of the trailway for whatever reason... Which was strange as he was challenging pretty much every male person standing on the trail station & invading their personal space, and when I got out I was literally walking towards him... He gave me a short look and then turned around to walk up towards someone else.
A few minutes later a police car arrived (two female officers believe it or not) and the guy immediately followed their instructions, walked towards a wall and put his plams on the wall (two male pedestrians helped detaining him) ... He didn't show any resistance at all, which was odd, because moments earlier he was acting all maniac. But maybe after all he may have been just a dog that barked, but didn't bite... It seems like he wasn't ever going to throw a punch at anyone, but if the wrong person was there and he had approached that person, we all know what would've happened.
Situational awareness is everything and staying in control
Awesome video. IMO self defense IQ is most important, in a really world Situation it’s not a sport fight and being able to overcome and adapt is crucial to ones survival.
I think self defense IQ is general IQ plus good instincts especially survival instincts , survival instincts being both inherent a priori and environmentally developed . Thanks guys for the multiple informative videos on this channel .
Always enjoy fight science Rodney . Zambia Africa
This video/ talk made all good sense...
Firstly, I enjoy your content and respect your opinions. My own humble opinion is that self defence is about surviving a situation not winning a fight. Avoidance, escape strategy, de-escalation before physical self defence.
Thank you for the great feedback Anthony, glad you enjoy the content. I agree that survival is the paramount aim in any self defence situation, winning means living in my opinion. - Jack
For self-defense scenarios and situations, self-defense IQ and fight IQ are both important as you ought to fight back and defend yourself whenever necessary.
Situational awareness, presense of mind, mental strength or toughness, composure, self-confidence, resourcefulness, quick physical reactions or reflexes, the will or the instinct to fight back and defend yourself, and your self-defense skills and techniques which you have spent long periods of time practicing and training, can drastically increase your chances of surviving violent encounters and successfully defending yourself.
Um, yup.
Excellent points! Interesting and thought provoking. Thank you, Dr. Philips!
Thank you for the great feedback Eric, happy to hear you're enjoying the content. What would you like to see us discuss in future videos? - Jack
@@fightscience Please expound on Bruce Lee's fighting ethic: Win/end a fight as quickly as possible! Thanks again. ~
IQ - Intelligence Quotient. IQ is often equated with consciousness. Consciousness is often defined as the ability to be self aware - what you are, where you are, how you fit into the environment and social structure around you, on both macro and micro levels. All the things you mentioned - attention, situational awareness, planning, all of these would be considerations of consciousness.
Ring / Cage fighting would / should have a limited consciousness. There are fewer factors involved. The ring / cage limits the space, controls (eliminates) the random items and obstacles in the area. The options of the combatants are limited. The focus - the consciousness - narrows, by design and necessity.
In a self-defense situation, the consciousness (the IQ) must expand. The arena is more wide open, there are potentially useful and hazardous obstacles and tools in the area. The tactical options are greatly increased, along with the tactical threats (weapons for example - which can extend beyond the obvious).
This should not be perceived as a slight to ring fighters. They have a set goal, and it is to their advantage to narrow their situational consciousness - they want to focus on the fixed goal within the limited rule set. That is a skill in itself.
On the other hand, those training for self-defense need to expand their consciousness, to open their vision and options. (In my humble opinion.)
U have got to be a huge Jackie chan fan. Sorry im a rather new fan of this channel. Though fight iq vs self defense is sound like debates I've had with friends. The debate was Jackie chan vs a real mma fight. Conditions in life like setting work, home, restaurant honestly anywhere besides a ring.
Thank you very much, you are kind.
For myself a best defence is always a best offence.
Always reactions to what's in front and around.
In a street fight, you're not going have a referee asking each party if they're ready. Also, a self-defense street situation often doesn't start off with both sides squared off. If it does, it's likely to be an ego-driven confrontation that may have been avoidable. There is also something to be said about having trained reflexive reactions to certain types of attacks that don't often happen in a sanctioned fights (for example non-technical chokes like two hands around the neck and attacks from behind like bear hugs and standing headlocks).
Been in a few of those situations... The umbrella saved me from 2 muggers... The car stop with 4 guys getting out... Ran over the car hood,roof and trunk... Making sure to dent it... Etc... Been more than I can count...
The scene where they're grappling in the mud instantly reminded me of any number of rugby matches I've played. 😉
He said "less" but there are *no* rules on the street. Being willing to understand and commit to that is key. If you can't, take any and all means to avoid a street fight. It's lack of commitment and understanding of the potential severity of the situation that becomes the greatest threat.
My (and anyone's) military philosophy covers it all.
"Observe, adapt and overcome..."
If you're not observant, your in trouble. If you can't adapt to the situation and position yourself advantageously, you're in trouble. If you can't use what you've seen and how you've positioned yourself (including arming yourself if possible) in such a was as to overcome the threat, you're in trouble.
"Self defense I.Q." is the same as "situational awareness," in which you constantly survey and observe your surroundings, scan for areas and people, identifying them as potential threats and avoiding or at least minimizing their potential impact.
What most call "situational awareness" I simply call awareness, because you should be aware of your surroundings and those people in it, at all times. Just plain aware. Stop staring at your phone as your walking around and you'll avoid everything from walking into fountains or into the street to walking into a group of "roughians" who are looking to do you harm to running into someone who might not take the situation well and has anger issues.
Learn when to cross the street to avoid potential issues, to change directions to see if you're being followed or move away from trouble... The inner city is fraught with any number of all kinds of bad things that can and do happen every day, accidentally or by design of an evil minded person.
Defense IQ?? Keep your mind on what you're doing and where you're going, who's around you when you're at the gas station ("gas bar," for our Canadian friends), getting cash from the ATM or getting ready to enter your apartment/home. Look how many "push in" robbery/rapes happenbe cause people are oblivious to what/who's around them when getting into a car or their home.
You'll avoid 90% of the things that get people into trouble, simply by training yourself to be aware/observant at all times. Wait until your home and behind locked doors before opening your social media apps.
I can't tell you how many people I've had to "teach" all of these principles to while in the studio, working private security or in the military.
"Just pay attention, folks..." That's your "self defense I.Q.
Look at the idiots in the internet cafe. Sitting on the back side of the table, right next to the door is begging to be robbed. Being in an internet cafe without some kind of lanyard attaching you to your computer is begging to be robbed.
Having things in an open purse/bag, on and on. "Bikers" carry their wallet attached by a chain not to look "cool" but to keep from losing their wallet out of their pocket at 60 mph. I've done it, it sucks. The chain also keeps someone from picking your pocket.
Finding ways to keep things attached to you, not sitting right beside the exit with you trapped behind a table... Learning not to be so trusting of your environment and those lurking in it, learning what scams to watch for... If you're on the mass transit and someone "drops all their change," just wish them luck picking it up because the moment you try to help, someone grabs your stuff and hauls ass. That's the "I.Q. secret."
I'm sorry that you folks across the pond can't carry any kind of defensive weapon, they've "safety regulated" you right into being victims.
What the people making all of these laws don't realize is that you'll have to send me down the street naked and empty handed before you take away all my "weapons of opportunity."
A cane, an umbrella, a "rock in a sock," my boot laces as a garrote,
A pencile is good as a knife if you know how to use it. I could go one listing potential weapons indefinitely. Anything harder than your opponent'ss head... It's endless. The secret is being aware of what's around you both where you are and when you're home, looking for a defensive tool either for use in the home or to take, "innocently," with you on a walk to the store.
Let legislators take away your means of defense "to keep you safe?" When you've traded your ability to defend yourself for security, you have neither (that's only a paraphrase but, is very true).
I love this guy.
Hey brother, I love your videos and style!! Never noticed this before today, but I see something in your right eye in the white part that may benefit from being looked at by an iridologist. They can tell things about your health (which you already protect well) that may not show up in other tests. I just want to see you at 90 still teaching people to protect themselves. By then, you'll have some wheelchair or cane defense systems for the elderly. But seriously, you probably already know about it. But I heard that something like that can indicate something preventable. Bless you man, thanks again!!
Well said bro
Excellent video. I trained boxing, muay thai and BJJ and while these are great for the ring/cage they do not teach situation awareness and the attitude - willingness to step into the red zone - for a street fight. In martial arts you are training with good and decent people most of the time under rules and regulations, in self defense you may be confronted with a true violent criminal with potentially with sociopathic tendencies . No amount of sparring will get you ready for the latter, training with the proper mindset is the closest you can get and even then you may freeze.
This is very helpful. 👍👍
How to defend/protect yourself or escape or evade if you’re not trained or if you have limiting physical ability is a necessity.
Also, how to gauge and control the response so as to not be accused of excessive force. If you intuit that you’re going to be punched or have been punched and you stab the person with something you’ve grabbed because the opportunity is available before you are injured or worse ; you might well be accused of excessive force.
Thanks for the great comment M, glad you found the video helpful! - Jack
tks. watching from Japan always.
I just thought I'd share an acronym I created (actually Star Wars created the word) for situational awareness in case anyone might find it useful.
Some years ago I made a simple acronym to remember what to be aware of when entering any area whether closed or limited in movement: EWOK = Exit points, Weapons, and O(k)ccupants.
- Where are the (E)xit points?
- What (W)eapons are available?
- What are the o(K)ccupants doing?
I clearly remember two interesting incidents whilst practicing the awareness in relation to EWOK. I was on a train on the way home and worked out the Exit points and Weapons available (mostly other peoples umbrellas, briefcases, my mobile phone and Smith and Wesson combat pen) then I scanned the occupants. 99% of the passengers were either asleep, on their phones, reading papers or books or zoned out... Except one person at the end of the carriage in a corner seat, I looked at him, he immediately recognised I was aware of my environment and we were aware of each other. We just looked at each other then after 3-4 seconds he looked out of the window. Then he looked back just to be sure and yep, he was fully awake alright, and so was I.
Another incident was on Flinders St Train Platform, Melbourne city where I stood scanning the platforms and directly across from me two platforms away was another passenger just looking at me, black T-shirt, grey jeans, arms crossed, feet just passed shoulder-width apart, mid 40's and fit and in a state of readiness, mirroring me actually lol. Everyone else was busying themselves and in their own world but this guy, I wouldn't want to mess with him, he was fully aware of what was going on around him and we kinda looked at each other in acknowledgement of each other's presence and awareness.
I was in a car park late at night, probably Friday or Saturday, with my then girlfriend when an old taxi pulled in and about half a dozen pissed older guys got out (we were 20 and they were late 40s maybe). Could have been more or less, I didn't consider the number of them too relevant once I spotted one of them coming for us with closed fists. We made a B-Line for the HJ47 Landcruiser flat tray and locked the doors behind us. ....Then you have to wait for the glow plugs to warm up enough to start the dinosaur - none of that modern 2 second glow crap here, more like about 20 seconds. One of the guys had lined up in front of the Landcruiser with his fists up ready to punch something, I have no idea what. His mates were milling around and a couple of them moving in our direction but a bit further away. Good thing he was too drunk to think or run or things could have been way different. When the diesel smoke started pouring out, I drove around him and out of the car park. My self defence IQ told me to get in the biggest truck in the car park and run over the bastard(s) as required. I had a 3' piece of pipe behind the seat for such occasions, but I didn't think it was a good idea to use that as a first line of defence given that it was 5 or 6 against one. If those guys had been a bit more sober, they would have been truly dangerous and I'm not sure what I would have done if things escalated. What would you do in this sort of situation?
The self-defense IQ is what can keep the violent exchange from happening, or at least lets you see it coming a little sooner if unavoidable so that any fight-IQ you have can help more. People forget the most important range for self defense is outside of striking range.
IMO, Fight IQ is an attitude similar to other basics of competitive sports: it is the capacity of use and choose fight movement and attacks on the basis of rules and , almost usually, prearranged strategy. Self defense IQ is the attitude to adapt to an aggression/assault. Self defense IQ requires awareness and a spread range of abilities: i.e: from descalation techniques to punches to firearms... Self defense IQ is similar to defense from a predator (or attack of a predator), Fight IQ similar to a rank competion in a herd...speaking from a ethologic perpective. ..male lions have high fight IQ, wolves high self defense IQ.
Thank you for intelligent videos.
Situation awareness is the big thing and using your verbal skills to defuse the situation before it escalates.
I agree. It's what you want to achieve. I spent years studying martial arts of different discipline primarily for self defense purposes. I had a sensei that teaches all tournament fighting. No mystery there you know what you are getting. Most sifu's and sensei's teaches alot of what to do when somebody do...this, or if somebody do... that. They never teach awareness, or avoidance, or what can lead up to the encounter. The best instructor i've had, to me at least, was a couple of former military guys whom brought their past training into the civilian world. To list a few things they teaches you how to posture, (yes your posture), awareness and avoidance, predator psyche and their tactics, and alot of other things along with defensive skills. Including running if the situation permit. I miss those classes.
Thanks for the great comment. I absolutely agree that some of the most essential skills and knowledge in a real life threatening situation are psychological. Awareness, avoidance, signs of a predator and what to look for before it arrives, you're absolutely right. - Jack
Very informative video!
Thanks for the great feedback Ben, glad you enjoyed it! - Jack
I say it's good to have both period 💯
Thanks
One of the main differences, is environmental awareness. In a competitive fight, you have a flat, even surface, surrounded by a barrier, which enables you to focus solely on the person in front of you. you fight one on one and you go into it with the knowledge that there are rules and that there's always someone who will stop the fight if it gets too dangerous. It's a relatively safe and known situation.
Out in public, everything is an unknown quantity. The environmental hazards, the motivations of your attacker/attackers, their numbers, their group tactics as well as what they are willing to do to achieve their goals. A group of attackers are able to focus on you, but you can't afford to focus on any one thing. You have to split your attention and I think that can either be a hindrance, or something you can train to use as a strategy. There is always the potential threat of death, not just the fear of loosing a title match.
It may be another topic for a video, if you haven't done one already, "How important is fear?"
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everything is a weapon.
(it's quite a fun game to think about tbh)
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IQ is just IQ, it is a significant factor that determines how effectively you are able to do basically anything.
Not sure about the terminology and all that. But I've definitely found that a combination of scholarly intelligence and physical talent are the two base factors in violent situations.
I remember you're that guy that keep jumping on the ring
That fight is legendary
I keep that for fun
Now you make fight science
I've had a couple of weird situations where I have had to defend myself so I try and keep myself ready by doing by getting into martial arts such as boxing/mauy tai and getting into jui jitsu (struggling with it abit but inenjoy so I'm going to persevere and keep on doing it as well as weight training because the way I look at it and I don't want it to sound cheesy or anything like that but I would rather it happen to me where I know how to handle myself rather than my mum or sister or one of my freinds who can't look after themselves plus I guess I am abit paranoid/ready I guess. Great channel and great video I've just subscribed 👍 keep up the great work very interesting 😃
It's completely normal, I would 10.000 times rather anything bad on the streets happening to me than to my family or friends who don't know how to defend themselves, expect for my friends who do know, so far just two ^^`...
@@MiguelMedV well that's good cheers for reassuring me not being paranoid haa. And I agree with you too.
Streetfights are immediate life danger must do what's needed during the moment as in prize fighting you can prepare for a fair fight and study your opponent during the the fight.In self defense you may kill but in a prize fight you don't go to far.
No difference between MMA and a street fight with that viewpoint is so true
Batman trains for the streets because it's his city
Good video
Thank you Sir.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Choose where you sit in a public place on purpose. My GF knows that when we are seated that I will face a certain direction and she waits for me to pick my seat. When in the public walk with confidence. Don't make yourself appear to be a target.
In the ring fight IQ. On the street your brain awareness suspicion and some pre planning of what you might have to do maybe race to a weapon first or avoiding a disadvantaged position is very important. If you feel people burning a hole in you with their eyes trust that fear is probably correct and remove yourself from that situation calmly without drawing attention if you can. Never let a current threat leave your field of vision or thought.
Dominating with Self defense iq, Woo that's critical
awareness look for the little signs.
In my opinion, intellect matters more but ability can also be a critical factor. Character can make a difference as well. Who started the fight? If one is a troublemaker then the other must have the character to step up and be the hero. Who's comfortable and who's wearing ☹️ slippery shoes? Who's focused who's not? There are many deciding factors involved.
Key to self defence IQ is reading the dangers before they arrive.
Thank you for the great comment Stephen. Staying prepared and maintaining an awareness will better enable us to avoid the problems all together. - Jack.
Story time: At a pub, 4 mates and a jug of beer. Enter random guy, he got insulted by an inane comment and immediately as his voice raised at my mate I grabbed the jug poured the last beer and sat prepared as he had a glass bottle in his hand.
I'm not usually going straight for a weapon, however caution is always my first priority when it comes to people I care about.
Yes we are
Awareness, Attention, Fitness, Adaption & Improvising
A great list! Thanks for taking the time to comment. - Jack
How do you define Fight IQ and Self Defence IQ?
Both based around tactics and forward planning and training (yes I know about the mike Tyson quote stfu) in an actual fight using feints, set ups and traps to expose your opponent. It works best in sport but even in the street a feint punch can get a quick opening.
Self defence IQ I feel is more forward planning such as avoiding dodgy areas full of KGB agents, taking a favourable position if a fight happens such as high ground or somewhere with escape routes, also using speech and psychological tricks to gain time, get help and to escape.
Essentially IQ just means how effective you are at either fighting or self defence and what tactics you use to get out safe MATE!!
You must be senceing the vibe i was just thinking this yesterday
For Brevity:
Fight IQ = Ability to protect yourself at all times while engaged.
Self Defense IQ = Situational Awareness/Conflict Avoidance/Verbal Judo
Also: Learn how to fight!!
Adaptability. In a 2 minute round fight you can train on your stamina,, strength, speed, etc. plus you're likely in the same weight class, and most importantly YOU CAN STUDY YOUR OPPONENT, you can see how he/she moves maybe they feint a certain way, maybe they hold their hand/arm out after a punch, maybe they move a certain way before they kick, you can study their "tale-tell". Plus in a match there are rules you must follow.
In a street fight, there are no judges, no bell, no weight class and no warm up/psyche up period. Just BAM! 💥 YOU'RE THERE, that's it. And most likely not by choice. So how fast your mind reacts to the situation is in part determining the outcome. It takes a second or two to think "Did this guy just do this to me?" and the react. Same 2 seconds to react, and then think "WTF?!" once the attacker is on the ground. It really has to do with the mindset with which one trains as well as the purpose. A marine, an MMA fighter, and a housewife will train differently even though the are all training to win a physical struggle.
Great vid Doc. Glad I sub'ed to your channel. There are many "technique training" videos out there, but few that examine the psychology of fighters and fighting 👍🏼
Feint don't work in the dark and sometimes in poor lighting. .
Do you remember the scene in The Accountant Ben Affleck took off his belt and used it as a weapon?
Had situations were i had to step in ,to protect others when that happens heart starts to accelarate,and fear not of getting hurt but of seriously hurting my opponent
I’m a shorter,stocky man.
Flight is usually not an option.
I’ve practiced quick fight stopping techniques,the ones my build power and hand speed work.
It usually gives me time to make a quick exit.
Brain with brawn, now that is a potent combination. The one is'nt necessarily an enemy to the other...
And be really ready to use
In a organized fight you can 100% assume someone will continue to attack you until the bell rings. In defense, you may just need to be more bother than you are worth before someone moves on to the next target.
In the streets intelligence can be good if u can process things very fast.....u have to breakdown the situation and put that plan in action....I can't fight a lick so when the school bully decided it was my day to give up my lunch money I knew straight up I couldn't beat him and he knew that as well....so I decided to take off running around the park he starts chasing me after about the 5th go around I could hear him breathing hard so then I struck I stopped turned and hit him he almost backflipped and when he hit the ground he was snoring....no one else ever tried to bully me
Dr. Medical? Dr. Of what? Great videos. Good work!
For self defnce you need deference mindset the right tool the right physiology and you are ok. You can combine fight IQ and self defence IQ.
I think SelfDefense IQ (SDIQ) includes the plan to not having to fight and avoid unnecesary risks in the first place. Avoid the danger, avoid risk, descalate, diplomacy, good maners, route planing, etc. Besides the improvised weaponization already mentioned, of course. Fight IQ is the problem solving skill you need once the fight has started or even once it is absolutely unavoidable even if it has not started yet.
Self defense IQ is instictive natural reaction build with muscle memory and it starts prior to the encounter where self defense is needed. It starts with situational awareness, preparation (CCW, knife hands ect..) and drill on the mat. Krav Maga has no rules, the techniques are simple to learn and for anyone willing to put some reps in.
Staying trained is definitely a great way to develop those all important muscle memory reactions which are likely to be the only thing we are able to employ in any high intensity, adrenaline filled self-defence situation. Thanks for joining the conversation Matteo. Do you practice Krav Maga? - Jack
@@fightscience yes Sir. I practice and teach it at Alphadefensegroup.com. We are a school part of the Krav Maga association. I enjoy your channel. I always learn and get new nuggets I can pass on my students in our discussions about self defense. Thank you
Always have an exit strategy 👍
Exelent Sifu
the reaction at the end with the fighter trying to put a positive spin and his reaction saying it doesn't matter but looking at him just completely shut him down so he said as much.. ouch... but it's true... Self-defense is more important because the average people aren't going to be in the rings most of the time.
Steel-toe boots are a great self-defense weapon. If an attacker gets kicked in the shin by one of those they are going down and not running for a while. Even if your kicks are not that strong, the steel does the work for you.
Jeet Kune Do even back in Bruce's day had kickboxing with elbows, knees, headbutts, wrestling, judo/jiu-jitsu. But it also has Weapon's Arts, things from HEMA, Kali. And it encourages you to evolve with your knowledge of fighting and use things from any style or anything as long as it works. And to be able to defend yourself from even a neutral position, with defensive interceptions, tie-ups, evasiveness, etc. Jkd people however need to also somewhat works in MMA and that's most of it and add the rest for the street (accoint for weapons, concrete, clothing, headbutts, multiple opponents, obstacles, hair grabbing biting, so many things)