How about we all stop accusing each other of a lack of courage and just admit the truth--that the Right to Keep and Bear Arms encompasses BOTH knives and firearms?
Your true there my brother in law was 6,2 in school now he is in the arm a tank gunner he is now over 6,7 could possibly be 7foot he has to duck to get in a door and he has never been in a fight never he doesn't know what it feels like to hit someone literally he is a gentle giant like just imagine me standing next to him last time I checked I was 5,7 lol I look like a toddler next to him and he also thinks it funny to rest his arm ontop of my head 🤨
First I would stress that EVERYONE needs to be aware of their surroundings constantly! Especially easy targets like lone women/older people. Always let people approaching you see that you notice their presence. Don't let people pause/linger/maneuver in behind you. I will stand out of of the way and let people pass me if I get an uneasy feeling about them behind me. I also often say 'hello' or nod/smile at people passing by. People who are aware of their surroundings make poor targets. Bad guys tend to want to surprise, ambush, or sneak up on you. Don't let them. By appearing alert and ready you will avoid all but the most determined or mentally ill problem starters. Look around constantly and take notice of people's clothing, facial, features, etc... Learn how to throw a strike. Learn how to dodge/deflect a strike, and learn a good combination of 5-7 moves that works for you and practice it! If you ever need to get physical you want your combination of strikes to be quick, effective, and second nature. Practice will gain you muscle memory and efficiency. ,Groin, eyes, throat, nose, are all top self-defense targets. Behind the human eyeball is a very thin layer of bone that can be broken with your thumb - you can actually kill a person this way if you have to. Stomping on toes with your heel can work, and breaking fingers can work. Punching/slapping of the ears can rupture the eardrum and be very effective. The human ear can be ripped off with surprisingly little force - around 8 lbs of pressure or the same amount of force it takes to tear a dozen pieces of printer paper. It will leave a lasting impression! Im a tall big, guy - my advice to shorter people is to hit hard, surprise is your friend and MOVE YOUR FEET! do not try to go toe to toe with a taller/bigger guy unless he is an unathletic beanpole... Your speed and your reflexes are your best assets as a shorter person. A tall person's movements will be more telegraphed because their body is longer and their movements cover more ground - Im talking fractions of a second, but maybe enough for you to duck, dodge, counter, etc. Their longer frame will take a little longer to recover from throwing a strike as well. With those longer movements comes the potential for greater power and centrifugal force behind the strike so don't get caught. Those big slower developing punches with weight behind them are one-hitter-quitters. A taller guy has a leverage advantage as well and can wrap you up, pick you up and dump you on your head unless you know how to sprawl/defend against grappling. I've sparred (boxing) smaller guys who were much quicker and could stick and move on me pretty well. I've also sparred people that forfeit after a few minutes because they were afraid of getting caught. When a guy is 6'6" 325 it only takes one punch to knock you out, so be careful. In a street fight I tend to start off with a straight kick or two as I close the gap into jab/cross/hook/uppercut territory as I make my way in to grab and physically dominate them. From there I would work a choke, knees from a clinch, or flip them on their head. Fighting isn't pretty, but when the time comes don't be wishy washy. You need to commit to neutralizing the threat as quickly and safely as possible. A determined, calm, confident fighter has already won most of the battle prior to the first punch. Don't start nothin, won't be nothin!
I read all of that -be aware of your surroundings -if your shorter have that quick feet - be able to strike dodge and deflect - there’s a bone behind the eye that can potentially be broken and can seriously take a life (I’d personally avoid that but hey) - be careful of those slow punches but pack hella weight those are usually knockoutabble if that makes sense
Right on ...I am also 6ft6inches 300lbs and would rather not fight especially a smaller opponent because there is nothing to gain...Having said that I agree with your approach to fighting as a larger person ...A good front kick and work towards a choke with knees and elbows ....
Answer to this question would be - it depends. I’m only 5’7”, but am thick and powerful. I also have a high pain tolerance and am no stranger to taking punches. So for me, I never like to be farther than arm’s distance from an aggressive taller man. Preferably even closer. The answer also depends on the seriousness of the threat. If I think someone genuinely wants to cause me harm, I’ll wait for them to step in on me and then stomp their lead knee backwards. If they’re close, eyes, throat, and groin are good to quickly take the fight out of someone. And never forget a shorter man’s secret weapon - headbutt to the chin.
@@yasirisrar5493 That's simply not true. Your forehead is the strongest bone in your body, and your chin is easy to break. Precisely how often do you see reports of people's FOREHEADS busted off of someone's face? There's a reason headbutts aren't legal in MMA bouts, and it ain't to protect the forehead. It's so you don't fucking kill someone.
Sadly, (I wish this wasn’t true) but if you’re tall you have an advantage. You have more power usually you have more reach and hitting headshots is easier. This is coming from a short guy
@@trueblaze344 I fight tall guys most of the time cause I am a short dude. You need to practice wrestling and boxing. It never mattered to me if the guy was tall. Short people can defeat tall guys. You need to know how to counter attacks from tall people. The average joe can't throw a proper fast and powerful punch. The only advantage they got is intimidation. You need to weave or bob away from their punches, forget punching the head, especially if you ain't wearing gloves, attack the legs, get him off balance. Move to his left or right. You need to get past his gaurd and ensure he cannot elbow you in the process. Everybody I ever fought or had a match with was tall. Trust the process, train train train in the most uncomfortable conditions.
@@AlejandroRodriguez-le7pm my tactic(real street fights), when I was a young guy and living in a not so nice area, was to get close and overwhelm the other guy with punches and in the meantime avoiding being grabbed. Usually is hard for them to punch you in a close distance, due to their longer arms. Anyway, I know I was lucky, cause I never suffered any major injury nor went down.
also look for things to use as improvised weapon. i'll put my money on a completely untrained fighter with a weapon vs a well trained veteran fighter with no weapon any day.
At 71, I have been in my share of scrapes. I'll not get into my training, but I have to say that this video is bar none one of the best I have seen when it comes to dealing with a taller adversary. Great stuff, I am now a subcriber. Keep the stuff coming! One thing that Ed Parker used to say, "Just remember, there will always be someone better"
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
@@trendsettaswavey5833 If they spar, after learning proper foot placement, yes. Of course, dimensions and mass do matter, with extreme differences. Skills combined with fitness and athleticism, will almost always overcome strength and mass. For instance, fighting an in shape, 200 cm basketball player, with any sort of striking ability, would be extremely dangerous in the street. When boxing, I found that 10 kg of muscle was easier to deal with than 5 cm in height. The ability to control distance, using proper foot placement, is possibly the most important skill for a striker.
If the taller guy has any basic understanding of fighting, he won't be giving you his full body, to go at his plexes. The taller guy will take a defensive stand which is a sideways posture.
I fought my share of taller boxers and fighters in general most being over 6 feet to the tallest being 6’3, being 5’6 I’ve found that speed is the key you hit as fast as you can in the body and then head it seems to work no matter how tall. Get close and strike fast.
I've boxed for years and there's so many ways to approach this. Most people in general aren't trained and you can easily tire them out with defense if you have that opportunity.
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
I've been to hundreds of demos and seminars over the years (I'm 65) since I started training in 1973. What has always annoyed me is how often the instructor uses a smaller opponent to attack. Duh, wasted another attendance fee and my time. I've very rarely, if ever, seen a small instructor (other than myself) give any instruction on how to deal with bigger attackers. You are probably the first to actually have an attacker bigger than yourself while explaining how to deal with a bigger attacker. I can't remember the last time I was threatened by someone smaller than me. BTW I'm only 5'4" so you will understand why this is important to me. The only thing on my side is how aggressive I can be, one reason I never drink. If you go in like a madman, and give some pain, it's surprising how often a larger person will back off. Also, it's my understanding that bouncers don't like dealing with smaller trouble makers because they've always been the underdog and can be very vicious and tenacious.
Lol luke Holloway uses smaller people but he can fight !!!!! And because he was in Japan and is an Australian giant lol not many people bigger than him in Japan
I'm surprised he didnt talk more about working the legs. First thing I look for when fighting someone taller is a set up or opportunity to collapse a knee. Leg take downs are also good for shorter guys. We have a lower center of gravity, use it to your advantage
My thought exactly. Street or bar fighters are generally unsophisticated and undisciplined headhunters, not even thinking about the legs. It doesn't take much force to dislocate a knee, and even a good stomping kick on the shins is very painful. Even just tripping with a low sidekick. Whatever is quickest and easiest. Getting 'em down is the easiest way to escape. Tall people can use this even more effectively against shorter, stockier attacker, given the length advantage.
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
@@trendsettaswavey5833here’s the thing. If the boxer went into a legit gym and trained and actually SPARRED. Sparring is key for self defense. It helps you develop your technique and apply to a real fight. Hard sparring will help you develop grit and the will to fight back. So I believe that if the boxer is properly trained by a legit gym he can beat the street fighter. Street fighters won’t have the cardio as a boxer.
Mike Tyson...was also a really good pressure fighter with his head movement. Danial cormier is also a wrestler hence why he can shoot engagement distance so well.
I respect the intent here, however getting in close to the guy who is larger than you = larger guy grappling you! Good luck with that. Not a great idea..
Good points here Sifu, perhaps using combination of cross stamp kicks or even kicking up to the shin will be helpful as well as it disrupts the balance of the opponent.. that will bring his head closer to you and allow for head control and access to the face with clean uppercuts or elbows to the back of the head ( karp jarn (downwards smashing elbow)).
I think it's brilliant how you can be such a gentleman whilst being so vicious as a fighter it speaks volumes of your training and Life attitude your students are lucky.
You need to be very quick when dealing with taller opponents. Never allow them to grab or hold you, always move out fast then hit very quickly and runaway. Yes don't expect them to get hurt by your punches cause they probably won't, just hit and move quickly from their side (left or right), never tie up with them cause that's their vantage point.
Years ago I have beat a basketball player at airport. He was around 2.05 and I was very very short compared to him which is 1.90. We were both around 120kg. Maybe its my bodybuildig discipline but he definitely had spasm as soon as I hit him in solar plexus which gave me opportunity to lift him from crotch and armpits. Before the fight ended his teammates and security surrounded us. It suck because I could have landed the final blow while he was on floor. Anyways I'm sure he wont be full of himself again unless he makes a Haftor Bjornson transformation haha.
As a younger man, i got into a few serious tear ups with some really big geezers, I’m not short, about six foot, but I’ve had to have it with some guys 6.5 and up, I come from a boxing background, my approach to these guys, was what I call, the Jack Dempsey attack, I would roll in and up, starting with a big right hand to the solar plexus, and keep going with a two handed attack, in my experience, I always found really big guys easy, it’s the smaller compact bulldog types, who I always found the toughest, but I also think the big guys don’t have to fight as much as the rest of us
Excellent analysis, and very instructive! Thanks! I used to spar a "big boy" like your subject; his "wingspan" in terms of his reach enabled him to clock me regularly; I soon learned the only advantage I had was when I could get in close, thereby eliminating his competitive advantage. It took quite a few hits to the head to learn that, though! :)
Great stuff. My Dad squatted lower and hit a huge aggressive guy in the nuts when he was a lot younger. He reckoned that he would have lost in a fair fight easily due to the size disadvantage. Dad was trained in Hung Gar kung fu, most Brits didn't kick or hit below the belt in the 1960-70s.
Unfortunately not. There was a lot more racism towards Chinese restaurant workers in those days which is why he learnt kung fu. He didn't win them all either. He couldn't speak properly for days once after getting hit in the throat. Kung fu is obsolete against modern fighting styles, but it was good enough against the average person.
Daniel Pesina, the guy who played Johnny Cage in the video game, has a similar story. I don't know if it has been confirmed but supposedly some drunk big guy was bullying people in a bar. Pesina (a kung-fu expert) confronted the bully, the bully took a swing and was then taken out with one punch below the belt.
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
Yes, moving in close takes away his advantage of having a longer reach, which is needed to produce power. He cannot make power up close, but YOU can! So you should make sure you are close enough to him (one to two feet or so, depending on arm length), to take away his advantage and give you the advantage of speed, and take away his ability to attack.
I'm 5 foot 6 and a big man, about 260 lbs. I always knew to throw to the body first because I can fold a man in half. Its cool to see the reasoning behind this. I just new throwing up top left me open and I couldn't throw as hard. But I will also say that hands tend to drop down after I break a few ribs.
Excellent teachings from you yet again! I'm 5'3", 120#, and everyone I've fought has been bigger than me. Once I've committed to the fight I go straight for closing up the space. Fast. I prefer to strike the solar plexus first, headbutt is very effective there, or strike the throat. Punching upward loses your striking power n leaves yourself too open. Elbows in maxes your striking power and helps to block your core from strikes. Thank you Sifu, you're the best!
@@sbnwnc FIRST OFF YOU STUPID DUMBASS, I'VE TRAINED IN KRAV MAGA AND GROUND AND POUND AND BARE KNUCKLE BOXING SO YOU SHOULD BE MORE CAREFUL OF THE DUMB SHIT U SAY U IGNORANT FUCK..... AND I'M A GIRL SO IT'S EASY 2 UNDERESTIMATE ME
@@Ramanathan-z5n yes only fight as a last option and I mean it if U can run run even if U can win in a fight do we really win. Sometimes U must have to defend yourself and others but 99.9 percent of fights could be avoided
It works! Yeaah!! 5'7" here my girl is 5'5" Quick story we went to a restaurant take out only, we were inline and I forgot my wallet in my car, went back to get it when I came back my girl told me that an idiot was being rude I asked her to point to him she did this mofo was about 6'3 over 200 lbs looked like a biker, he looked at me and laughed, big mistake remembering your advice I went for the closest target and beat the sht out of my girl!! Now my record is 25-1 thanks!! finally got a win.
I'm 5'5", got destroyed by my best friend who is 6'6" boxing (friendly). I did win, but he punished me in ways I can't explain. Distance is not the way to do, but it is difficult when you think you're fast and they are faster and stronger. Circling is a good thing with these elevated titans. They get dizzy
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
It's always good to have the knowledge. I wouldn't dedicate my life to training. But having a little practice is always good to fall on for when you need it.
Bro I want to tell you this guy kinda has it wrong. It's better to stand sideways with your leading side foot in front and your other foot at about a 75 degree angle, in a sideways position. The second thing is KEEP YOUR DISTANCE AND KEEP MOVING. Use your feet as much as you can to wear out the opponents energy and balance, do side kicks in the knees, shins, and round kicks in the kidneys. Do not do push kicks because they can grab your feet unless it's a skip kick. Make sure every strike you use your foot for can snap right back or you can create distance immediately after. Once their energy is lowered their balance will come next, direct their motion to a particular direction by moving in that direction, then strike with your non leading fist in the opposite direction of their movement to tip the scales.
Nah.. Listen.. Here's what you do shorty. Tall guys keep you out of range. And they're going to win all day. So guess what? Take a step back OUT of his range. Now he can't reach you either. He has to take step to get you. As soon as you see his foot take that step toward you, use that as you're cue to close the distance and start punching. Trust me, you'll be in a very bad place for him. You're more dangerous to him than he is to you at that range because long arms are a disadvantage close so BE AGGRESSIVE throwing punches in bunches and staying on him. He's going to want to run / retreat from you. And as long as he's moving backwards, his weight is moving in the wrong direction so he'll have a hard time hurting you. So stick to him and punch punch punch. As soon as you see him set his feet, and he will when he realizes running didn't work back the Heck out of there at an angle and get OUT of his reach again. He'll start chasing since.he wants revenge. And the second he comes to get it, stop.running and close and meet him in the middle again. Most people punch. Or they move. Most people can't do both. So when he plants his feet you move and he can't follow you. And when he's moving (especially backwards) he can't punch. So it's a whole lot safer for you to get aggressive. Watch him set his feet, tie him up, and/or bug out of there on an angle. It takes practice. But you'll catch on.
The best way to beat someone that is bigger than you is to make them laugh, if you do not enjoy laughing, life is already beat you, stay humble my friend, be water and the live free!
I'm not super tall, 6ft 2, but i will concur , I dont want somebody shorter getting inside . Chances are a tall man will extend his hands again and again to keep the shorter away. Add a good liver shot to this advice , keep your level low and head moving and the taller man will not have an advantage . Our whole focus is to keep you away from our lower line.
When you swing up your sholder will protect your head. If a taller guy swings down his shoulders will not protect his face. A great exsample was the heavy weight boxing fight between Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua watch it and you'll see. Alot of trainers agreed
For a one on one encounter, a two legged take down after a punch to the groin is also good. I find that ground fighting to a degree levels height differences. But it could be that a take down gives you the often enough option to flee or ground and pound. Just my two cents. Great video here! Now a subscriber. Thank you.
@@counterkidnapping1737 You might want to trace the immigration story into Greece, between today and days of old. I wonder if those warrior Greeks have been replaced?
Yep, as a boxer myself as a martial art, and as a very short guy, my best distance is close range because my best punches are hooks and uppercuts. And I don't necessarily head hunt, so body shots work best for me. Loop works for me too as I'm also used to throwing those
I am 167 cm and worked as bodyguard and head dorman. I only had taller opponents and they went down same pace. Going close is best tactics. Always works. Had brawl with Olympic style wrestler and rugby player as well. Never lost one fight.
I'm a short guy. I've had my share of fights win and lost. I always noticed body shots were extremely effective against taller guys though i try to tap the chin. I've made dudes stumble with chin shots but dudes have definitely folded with body shots. I don't have time for boxing classes. This video just helped me confirm my thoughts on body shots against taller people.
All good advice. I would add a thing or two. The shorter man will do much better when he has naturally heavy hands. Many years ago, I knocked a guy silly with one punch to the head. He was about 8 inches taller than me, we were close, but his rock solid arm was partially blocking his body. I did not loop the punch. Went straight in. Actually straight UP. He never knew what hit him. But 19 times out of 20, I go for the body. A lot of big guys will actually flinch downward to cover up against another body shot, and that's when I MIGHT have a clear shot at the head or face. Having said all of this, I have ALWAYS tried to avoid trouble, and I find that most guys really do not want to fight, too. I see trouble in the vicinity and avoid it. Almost always works. I try to avoid groups of people, because I do not want to get jumped, and I try to avoid drunks, because they are inherently unstable and unpredictable. Fighting is my last resort. My very last resort. But if it goes past the point of no return, I'm all in.
100% would rather tussle with someone taller and bigger than me, those shorter stocky guys are sneaky, and have small hands that fit perfect in your eye socket.
Knees..having said that when I was attacked by a guy well over 6ft it was 2 right rips to the ribs after 2 failed shots to his chin as he leaned back and was out of range. Finished with 2 left knees and a visit to the police station..so there is what I think I should do and what I did.
I'm about 6 foot and I used to spar with a guy that's about 6'4" or 6'5". When I would close the distance and try to punch him in the spleen I would instead hit the hip or his buttcheeks because of the height difference. You're probably going to have to spar with taller people too to get a sense of how different their anatomy is to someone who's the same size.
It would be a great idea if you were analyzing famous murder attacks and what someone would have done if he was in victim's shoes for saving his life ... Thank you!
Say I hit the taller dude in the solar plexus which disrupts his breathing and he drops his hands because he doesn’t want another devastating body shot would you advise going to the head then or continue to attack the lower body (his knee caps,groin,etc)?
If the guy is a lot bigger than you, you're going to have a hard time knocking him out with punches to the head. If it's a streetfight and he is a lot taller, get close (head almost to his chest with chin tucked) and rip the body and groin and get the fuck out of there. Avoid streetfights at all costs, just get out safe.
Thank you what I saw could help i don't go round looking for fights i just want to know how to defend myself many thanks for all of you showing me for all the videos.
I asked the same question. Thats my go to. It's unexpected & a vulnerable areanthat will in the very least slow an opps mobility &/or distract from follow up attacks.
This video confirms my beliefs on fighting a much taller opponent. Years ago at the age of 50 I had a confrontation with a mid 20's young man. He was in his car and decided to come out after me. Much to my surprise he easily stood 6'5" I'm a mere 5'7". Having put myself in that position, I felt I had to go on the offensive. As he walked up on me I hit him with 4 hard punches to the solar plexus. This indeed stopped the incident from any further escalation. I surprised him with my aggression and he didn't want anything more to do with me. He got back in his car to the applause and taunting of 2 middle age men across the street. No I don't consider myself a bad ass. It was more a reactionary response on my part.
Lmao. This doesn't work if the guy is musclar as well. Good luck hitting him in the solar plexus, and actually feeling anything. You'd be eating cement at that point Tall guys ALWAYS win against the average short guy
@@greatestnitemare6626 i disagree....this young man wasn't yoked, but he has buff. If you are striking an opponent in the plexus hard they wil feel it. I was a state wrestler....no I didn't place. But that was one of the rare instances I didn't incorporate my wrestling skills. On the ground that 6'5" opponent is living in my world. I incorporated elbows and forearms in high school, just not at the same intense level I have in a fight.
I love this guy, he is so real. I LMAO at the start, I don't remember his partner being that tall, he was on a box.LOL. I picked solar plexus and groin also. Solar plexus with fist and hip turning in, and knee to groin is very good too, lots of mass hitting him there. He will ben over, you stay low, and look to connect and wrench that big boy to the ground using his momentum and your strong base. Great stuff here as always.
So what's stopping the guy from hitting you in the head while you have your hands down like that? If he's a lot bigger and stronger, one clean shot to the head can knock you out easily. Also, if you're much smaller and weaker, I don't think those punches to the body would be all that effective (that's if you even get to land them before he hits you in the head and possibly knocks you out)
Ask how a 6'2, 215, outwrestled a 5'8, 160? Even if he had better leverage, I had the strength to come from a bent-backwards position, to lift this kid and slam him on a car. He didn't get back up.
I think you're misusing the word leverage. If you know how levers work, longer arms and legs have more leverage (tall person, longer limbs). A shorter person does have a lower center of gravity, though.
@@AbcAbc-sp1od No, I'm right. The longer arms meant they had to have more motion spread over longer distances. It puts more strain on the pivot point and makes it harder to control. The same principles work in many sports from wrestling, to bench pressing and marksmanship. Longer limbs help with striking, running, and other highly mobile sports.
Lions don't usually mess with elephants they usually give them a wide berth,unless they are on the verge of starvation,then they usually need a pride of 10 plus learned that on wildlife doc
That was a great interaction between you both I thought, my friends, because I was seeking something in particular, when I see this GIANT looking down at one of my favorite UA-cam instructors, and I had to stop my advance, to see what this would be about, and where this "giant young man," was born? Glad I stopped, because not only did I understand he was NOT a giant, but got as usual, some good tips, and listened and used the skill noted especially of the "latissimus dorsi" muscle on either side of the back, to add extra power to a solar plexus strike. I really enjoyed the interaction between you both from the beginning, as your partner really did well playing the guy who is ready to hurt you my friend! Again, thanks very much, as I appreciate all of the good info you give to people like me, an older guy who although I have taken three martial arts throughout my younger life, I often still recognize due to the problems here in America, and virtually occurring ALL over now, older people must keep up, because there likely are plenty of young ones looking for older people who may well be carrying cash, and for the young and foolish, they think older men and women are a safe target! I will not become a safe target for anyone! All the best again: many I am sure love your work, and seek you out, and just have not gotten in touch, because for me, I am far too busy, but keep going, please!
Great lessons once again! Thank you Sifu! I was wondering, what are your thoughts and ideas on facing someone who is much larger than you and who has quite a stomach on them? My first initial thought is going to the left or right of the gut and attacking the rib cage. Of course a low inside sidekick to the shin or groin is effective but let’s say we are focusing just on striking with the upper body. I like your movement with the head butt to the taller opponents chin. Thank you for all the great lessons! Please let me know what you think.
I got punched on face whn I was not looking at him nd I started bleeding! But I did not hit back as I was shocked! Wht to do? Should I go back and hit him hard some other time ?
@@sbnwnc cuz he came to me whn i was around my friends nd he hit me nd my friends didn't do anything! He left with ease! It shows tht I am weak! So if I let it go! Wht to do whn he messes around with me again?
@@ink226 Where do you live? If you live in a place that teaches Judo or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or *any* form of wrestling, then take those classes. That will give you the confidence you need to *avoid* fighting. This video is entertaining but it is basically a lie. You cannot fight a bigger opponent without serious risk of injury or death. You should only fight if you absolutely have to. I understand that you want to prove that you are not weak. But there are better ways to do that than fighting. If you want to prove you are not weak, take Judo classes or some similar combat sport where there is full contact sparring. I would also recommend boxing or Muay Thai but there is a good risk of brain damage if you do that. Be safe.
He's standing still at the start and the video states to try these tactics before he initiates anything so yeah he will be standing still. But if it's a tall person who knows how to fight then you probably should just run lol
Nice content. On paper, this works great. Although, being the 6’3” (really not that tall) southpaw Muay Thai fighter I am… A smaller man will have .5 of a second AT MOST in the close range. It might be worth discussing the possibility of encountering an 8 point fighter. In other words - you’ll either be teeped, kneed, or elbowed. If a taller fighter has even an ounce of training he’ll be backing up and preparing the leg/head kick. My advice to smaller/untrained fighters - run.
Lol Max Holloway completely destroyed Will Chope by relentlessly invading his space and wrecking him with fast, powerful combinations. Max was a good 7 inches shorter. And Chope had 70+ Muay Thai fights. A shorter, powerful man needs less than half a second to throw a one two directly to the diaphragm, that sweet spot between the zyphoid process and upper abdominal muscle where knuckles will shock diaphragm into temporarily seizing up, stunning the target and bending him at the waist. Crushing back of skull with elbow is then optional. Bigger the opponent, the more ferociously he will be dealt with.
"My advice to smaler/untrained fighters - run" => Absolutely. Never engage in a fight you can avoid, particularly if the aggressor is larger or seems skilled. But I disagree with some of your assessment. In my life I've never fought someone my size. It's always some guy that towers over me. Maybe it's because I don't fight in a conventional way, but I only ran into trouble twice, both of which I was fighting two men at once. I still came out on top, but I felt it afterwards. I'll agree 100% that if you're wearing gloves or fighting with sport rules that the taller, larger man has an overwhelming advantage. Not as much in street fights with neither.
ALL you fight & self defense instructors are totally MISSING it! You MUST get an injury done on the enemy. The whole purpose is to get an injury, which will open the aggressor up and give you access to targets. The emphasis should be on getting an injury not on "winning".
You're missin it son. The point is to disrupt them enough to the point that you can disengage. You dont need to injure and keep hitting. Thats how you end up gettin broken.
@@SM-xy6py What you said is meaningless. "Disrupt" him? what on earth are you talking about. If the guy is intent on doing you serious harm, of maiming or even killing you, "disrupt" is likely just to piss him off after he recoups, and get him more enraged.
@@glennrobinson7193 @Glenn Robinson what I said is how you stay alive,son. If you've disengaged and aren't hanging about like a dick then he cant do shit. Now away pretend you've lived life somewhere else, you're embarrassing yourself. For someone talking about the focus not being on winning,you sure talk like it should be. Make up your mind son.
You forgot to mention the most important weakness his knees . Every tall guy I’ve ever fought which is almost every one of them, I get one leg behind his shove and they end up on the ground they “usually” can’t fight on the ground.
“You’re too big for me.”
“I need to knock you up.”
Different connotation for an American audience.
I thought that's what he said. Wouldnt do good for us to laugh at that when getting mugged up in jolly old.
Lmaooo. I'm a Brit and we use that term aswell but I don't know why he said that
@mateas786 it actually takes more guts to walk up n stab someone rather shooting from far distance that's easy to do
@@yungelplaga9538 No, not true--not if you're in a firefight.
How about we all stop accusing each other of a lack of courage and just admit the truth--that the Right to Keep and Bear Arms encompasses BOTH knives and firearms?
i'm 6'8 but watching just in case I will face a Shaquille O'neal one day
What if you fight a Manute Bol?
Im 6'7" and im watching to know what the short guy gonna try to do
@@johnallenbailey1103 never fight a short guy who looks at six foot seven and thinks, "i can handle that"
What is your parents height can you tell me
That Yao Ming's a bad dude! Probably a multi-level black belt lol...
Fun fact: most super tall/big guys have NEVER, I REPEAT, NEVER been in an physical altercation.
Some have when they were tall and skinny as kids and used to get the crap beaten out of them.
A lie... little en attack big enough to try and prove their manly...we call it lil man's disease
You made that up.
Your true there my brother in law was 6,2 in school now he is in the arm a tank gunner he is now over 6,7 could possibly be 7foot he has to duck to get in a door and he has never been in a fight never he doesn't know what it feels like to hit someone literally he is a gentle giant like just imagine me standing next to him last time I checked I was 5,7 lol I look like a toddler next to him and he also thinks it funny to rest his arm ontop of my head 🤨
Yeah that's definitely not the case friend, dont try to test your logic.
First I would stress that EVERYONE needs to be aware of their surroundings constantly! Especially easy targets like lone women/older people. Always let people approaching you see that you notice their presence. Don't let people pause/linger/maneuver in behind you. I will stand out of of the way and let people pass me if I get an uneasy feeling about them behind me. I also often say 'hello' or nod/smile at people passing by. People who are aware of their surroundings make poor targets. Bad guys tend to want to surprise, ambush, or sneak up on you. Don't let them. By appearing alert and ready you will avoid all but the most determined or mentally ill problem starters. Look around constantly and take notice of people's clothing, facial, features, etc...
Learn how to throw a strike. Learn how to dodge/deflect a strike, and learn a good combination of 5-7 moves that works for you and practice it! If you ever need to get physical you want your combination of strikes to be quick, effective, and second nature. Practice will gain you muscle memory and efficiency. ,Groin, eyes, throat, nose, are all top self-defense targets. Behind the human eyeball is a very thin layer of bone that can be broken with your thumb - you can actually kill a person this way if you have to. Stomping on toes with your heel can work, and breaking fingers can work. Punching/slapping of the ears can rupture the eardrum and be very effective. The human ear can be ripped off with surprisingly little force - around 8 lbs of pressure or the same amount of force it takes to tear a dozen pieces of printer paper. It will leave a lasting impression!
Im a tall big, guy - my advice to shorter people is to hit hard, surprise is your friend and MOVE YOUR FEET! do not try to go toe to toe with a taller/bigger guy unless he is an unathletic beanpole... Your speed and your reflexes are your best assets as a shorter person. A tall person's movements will be more telegraphed because their body is longer and their movements cover more ground - Im talking fractions of a second, but maybe enough for you to duck, dodge, counter, etc. Their longer frame will take a little longer to recover from throwing a strike as well. With those longer movements comes the potential for greater power and centrifugal force behind the strike so don't get caught. Those big slower developing punches with weight behind them are one-hitter-quitters. A taller guy has a leverage advantage as well and can wrap you up, pick you up and dump you on your head unless you know how to sprawl/defend against grappling. I've sparred (boxing) smaller guys who were much quicker and could stick and move on me pretty well. I've also sparred people that forfeit after a few minutes because they were afraid of getting caught. When a guy is 6'6" 325 it only takes one punch to knock you out, so be careful. In a street fight I tend to start off with a straight kick or two as I close the gap into jab/cross/hook/uppercut territory as I make my way in to grab and physically dominate them. From there I would work a choke, knees from a clinch, or flip them on their head. Fighting isn't pretty, but when the time comes don't be wishy washy. You need to commit to neutralizing the threat as quickly and safely as possible. A determined, calm, confident fighter has already won most of the battle prior to the first punch. Don't start nothin, won't be nothin!
bro, love what ur saying but its too long to read lmao. Thanks for taking the time to write this though.
I read all of that
-be aware of your surroundings
-if your shorter have that quick feet
- be able to strike dodge and deflect
- there’s a bone behind the eye that can potentially be broken and can seriously take a life (I’d personally avoid that but hey)
- be careful of those slow punches but pack hella weight those are usually knockoutabble if that makes sense
Thank you for taking the time to write this! 👍
Right on ...I am also 6ft6inches 300lbs and would rather not fight especially a smaller opponent because there is nothing to gain...Having said that I agree with your approach to fighting as a larger person ...A good front kick and work towards a choke with knees and elbows ....
@@incine8908 Too long to read? Oh boy.
For a 5'2" shrimp like me, this was invaluable! Thank you
5'6 1/2 have cornered 6'2 dudes and buried their asses with my hands and their sweat shirt around their head sopped in blood haha
Spiritual Tee ayy I’m 5,5 and their is a pussy that wants to fight
Small guys can fight quick and fast hands
@@takenoshit8456 That's badass
TWINSSSSSSSS YASSS
Answer to this question would be - it depends. I’m only 5’7”, but am thick and powerful. I also have a high pain tolerance and am no stranger to taking punches. So for me, I never like to be farther than arm’s distance from an aggressive taller man. Preferably even closer. The answer also depends on the seriousness of the threat. If I think someone genuinely wants to cause me harm, I’ll wait for them to step in on me and then stomp their lead knee backwards. If they’re close, eyes, throat, and groin are good to quickly take the fight out of someone. And never forget a shorter man’s secret weapon - headbutt to the chin.
Nice tactics, Sir. I like.
5'6 #GimliGang
The chin is the strongest bone in our body. Are you sure headbutts theres wouldnt hurt us more
Good point the chin is only for rotational forces so you can put it to sleep, headbut the chin will result in more anger being delivered to you.
@@yasirisrar5493 That's simply not true. Your forehead is the strongest bone in your body, and your chin is easy to break. Precisely how often do you see reports of people's FOREHEADS busted off of someone's face? There's a reason headbutts aren't legal in MMA bouts, and it ain't to protect the forehead. It's so you don't fucking kill someone.
Best way to fight big guy's....just carry a 357 magnum and just aim to the chest.
Personal opinion
My two friends agree, Mr. S and Mr. W would make quick work of the tallest dudes.
Oh my god... Why be so extreme now...
Best method....until you realized you're not living in Murica and you get arrested for first degree murder
Yeah but then you have to go to prison where big bubba is waiting for you
I personally aim for the head
“His groin is very phallic - I’m not sure where this is going” 😆
I know...he made it gayer than it had to be. Lol
Hmm. It may work to talk some gay stuff to confuse and make attacker ungry while give some fist snaps to the balls.😁
@@petskup4 Haha. I like it. And if you lose the fight, you can always try to get the dude charged with a hate crime.
@@bkl8804 that hate crime is so genius for all losing situations.😂
#PHALLIC_GROIN
Doesnt matter you're small, big or tall, as long as you can fight better/harder than your opponent, you'll be fine
Sadly, (I wish this wasn’t true) but if you’re tall you have an advantage. You have more power usually you have more reach and hitting headshots is easier. This is coming from a short guy
@@trueblaze344 agreed, this too, is coming from a short guy
@@trueblaze344 I fight tall guys most of the time cause I am a short dude. You need to practice wrestling and boxing. It never mattered to me if the guy was tall. Short people can defeat tall guys. You need to know how to counter attacks from tall people. The average joe can't throw a proper fast and powerful punch. The only advantage they got is intimidation. You need to weave or bob away from their punches, forget punching the head, especially if you ain't wearing gloves, attack the legs, get him off balance. Move to his left or right. You need to get past his gaurd and ensure he cannot elbow you in the process. Everybody I ever fought or had a match with was tall. Trust the process, train train train in the most uncomfortable conditions.
@@AlejandroRodriguez-le7pm my tactic(real street fights), when I was a young guy and living in a not so nice area, was to get close and overwhelm the other guy with punches and in the meantime avoiding being grabbed. Usually is hard for them to punch you in a close distance, due to their longer arms. Anyway, I know I was lucky, cause I never suffered any major injury nor went down.
also look for things to use as improvised weapon. i'll put my money on a completely untrained fighter with a weapon vs a well trained veteran fighter with no weapon any day.
At 71, I have been in my share of scrapes. I'll not get into my training, but I have to say that this video is bar none one of the best I have seen when it comes to dealing with a taller adversary. Great stuff, I am now a subcriber. Keep the stuff coming! One thing that Ed Parker used to say, "Just remember, there will always be someone better"
Deep words
Why dont you want to say your training
Facts bro
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
@@trendsettaswavey5833 If they spar, after learning proper foot placement, yes. Of course, dimensions and mass do matter, with extreme differences. Skills combined with fitness and athleticism, will almost always overcome strength and mass. For instance, fighting an in shape, 200 cm basketball player, with any sort of striking ability, would be extremely dangerous in the street. When boxing, I found that 10 kg of muscle was easier to deal with than 5 cm in height. The ability to control distance, using proper foot placement, is possibly the most important skill for a striker.
If the taller guy has any basic understanding of fighting, he won't be giving you his full body, to go at his plexes. The taller guy will take a defensive stand which is a sideways posture.
one knee is always available...
I fought my share of taller boxers and fighters in general most being over 6 feet to the tallest being 6’3, being 5’6 I’ve found that speed is the key you hit as fast as you can in the body and then head it seems to work no matter how tall. Get close and strike fast.
don't forget these big guys tend to underrate short guys. that's where they lose it.
true of anyone with any training but bigger people tend to be over -confident they can forget their dojo time small guy is not going to hit me.
manlets btfo
I’m 6’3 and since I learned about the solar plexus, now I watch out for any short guy who looks like he can box
@It Is Cool Impossible to predict, best tip is to never underestimate your enemy.
@@regalfx6702 learnt that the hard way. But man I won't forget !!!
Finally someone who knows how to spell solar plexus ... lol
@It Is Cool cause he got gloves on? probably coming home from the Gym.
I've boxed for years and there's so many ways to approach this. Most people in general aren't trained and you can easily tire them out with defense if you have that opportunity.
I know what you mean man, my technique is to block all his punches with my head until he gets winded and that's when I attack like an Angry squirrel
@@ROBMCKISSOCK wahahaha
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
I remember when I used to be one of the only people in your comment section. Glad to see you get popular
This is the best (funny) start to a UA-cam video I've ever seen.... Great work!
I've been to hundreds of demos and seminars over the years (I'm 65) since I started training in 1973. What has always annoyed me is how often the instructor uses a smaller opponent to attack. Duh, wasted another attendance fee and my time.
I've very rarely, if ever, seen a small instructor (other than myself) give any instruction on how to deal with bigger attackers. You are probably the first to actually have an attacker bigger than yourself while explaining how to deal with a bigger attacker. I can't remember the last time I was threatened by someone smaller than me.
BTW I'm only 5'4" so you will understand why this is important to me. The only thing on my side is how aggressive I can be, one reason I never drink. If you go in like a madman, and give some pain, it's surprising how often a larger person will back off.
Also, it's my understanding that bouncers don't like dealing with smaller trouble makers because they've always been the underdog and can be very vicious and tenacious.
jack russel complex , snappy little feckers
Lol luke Holloway uses smaller people but he can fight !!!!! And because he was in Japan and is an Australian giant lol not many people bigger than him in Japan
I'm surprised he didnt talk more about working the legs. First thing I look for when fighting someone taller is a set up or opportunity to collapse a knee. Leg take downs are also good for shorter guys. We have a lower center of gravity, use it to your advantage
My thought exactly. Street or bar fighters are generally unsophisticated and undisciplined headhunters, not even thinking about the legs. It doesn't take much force to dislocate a knee, and even a good stomping kick on the shins is very painful. Even just tripping with a low sidekick. Whatever is quickest and easiest. Getting 'em down is the easiest way to escape. Tall people can use this even more effectively against shorter, stockier attacker, given the length advantage.
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
@@trendsettaswavey5833here’s the thing. If the boxer went into a legit gym and trained and actually SPARRED. Sparring is key for self defense. It helps you develop your technique and apply to a real fight. Hard sparring will help you develop grit and the will to fight back. So I believe that if the boxer is properly trained by a legit gym he can beat the street fighter. Street fighters won’t have the cardio as a boxer.
Mike Tyson fights are also a very excellent example too. I think so atleast
Also Daniel cormier he was very short for his weight class but beat mostly much taller fighters
Mike Tyson...was also a really good pressure fighter with his head movement. Danial cormier is also a wrestler hence why he can shoot engagement distance so well.
I respect the intent here, however getting in close to the guy who is larger than you
= larger guy grappling you!
Good luck with that.
Not a great idea..
Martial arts and fitness if he is heavier than u grappling it’s a terrible idea unless u are a skilled wrestler
Martial arts and fitness assuming that u are grappler yes . But the heavier has always A vantage
Martial arts and fitness usually
The idea, like the instructor says, is going pre-emptive so the fight doesn't get into a grappling situation.
Smaller guy always fight dirty, they will pick anything on the ground to hit bigger guy... thats why i hate to fight someone smaller
Good points here Sifu, perhaps using combination of cross stamp kicks or even kicking up to the shin will be helpful as well as it disrupts the balance of the opponent.. that will bring his head closer to you and allow for head control and access to the face with clean uppercuts or elbows to the back of the head ( karp jarn (downwards smashing elbow)).
I think it's brilliant how you can be such a gentleman whilst being so vicious as a fighter it speaks volumes of your training and Life attitude your students are lucky.
You need to be very quick when dealing with taller opponents. Never allow them to grab or hold you, always move out fast then hit very quickly and runaway. Yes don't expect them to get hurt by your punches cause they probably won't, just hit and move quickly from their side (left or right), never tie up with them cause that's their vantage point.
Years ago I have beat a basketball player at airport. He was around 2.05 and I was very very short compared to him which is 1.90. We were both around 120kg. Maybe its my bodybuildig discipline but he definitely had spasm as soon as I hit him in solar plexus which gave me opportunity to lift him from crotch and armpits. Before the fight ended his teammates and security surrounded us. It suck because I could have landed the final blow while he was on floor. Anyways I'm sure he wont be full of himself again unless he makes a Haftor Bjornson transformation haha.
@@ardaarsen
bruh 190
As a younger man, i got into a few serious tear ups with some really big geezers, I’m not short, about six foot, but I’ve had to have it with some guys 6.5 and up, I come from a boxing background, my approach to these guys, was what I call, the Jack Dempsey attack, I would roll in and up, starting with a big right hand to the solar plexus, and keep going with a two handed attack, in my experience, I always found really big guys easy, it’s the smaller compact bulldog types, who I always found the toughest, but I also think the big guys don’t have to fight as much as the rest of us
have fun punching my plexus cuz i have pectus carinatum 😂😂 gotta get a plan B boya ;)
@@ivandragokrizanac9429 a left hook to the liver and you will drop😂
@@jesisUp good luck reaching me before i reach you lol
@@jesisUp keep dreaming 😂😂😂
@@ivandragokrizanac9429 i train muay thai for over 6 years, you will drop lil bro trust me
Excellent analysis, and very instructive! Thanks! I used to spar a "big boy" like your subject; his "wingspan" in terms of his reach enabled him to clock me regularly; I soon learned the only advantage I had was when I could get in close, thereby eliminating his competitive advantage. It took quite a few hits to the head to learn that, though! :)
Great stuff. My Dad squatted lower and hit a huge aggressive guy in the nuts when he was a lot younger. He reckoned that he would have lost in a fair fight easily due to the size disadvantage.
Dad was trained in Hung Gar kung fu, most Brits didn't kick or hit below the belt in the 1960-70s.
He curled one out!?!?
Your dad is bullshiting you bud.
Unfortunately not. There was a lot more racism towards Chinese restaurant workers in those days which is why he learnt kung fu. He didn't win them all either. He couldn't speak properly for days once after getting hit in the throat. Kung fu is obsolete against modern fighting styles, but it was good enough against the average person.
Daniel Pesina, the guy who played Johnny Cage in the video game, has a similar story. I don't know if it has been confirmed but supposedly some drunk big guy was bullying people in a bar. Pesina (a kung-fu expert) confronted the bully, the bully took a swing and was then taken out with one punch below the belt.
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
Yes, moving in close takes away his advantage of having a longer reach, which is needed to produce power. He cannot make power up close, but YOU can! So you should make sure you are close enough to him (one to two feet or so, depending on arm length), to take away his advantage and give you the advantage of speed, and take away his ability to attack.
I'm 5 foot 6 and a big man, about 260 lbs. I always knew to throw to the body first because I can fold a man in half. Its cool to see the reasoning behind this. I just new throwing up top left me open and I couldn't throw as hard. But I will also say that hands tend to drop down after I break a few ribs.
ok bud, sure
Lol lies
Good Video Mr.Phillips. You fight well. You and your know what works on the Street and what not. Have a great great day.
Thank you very much.
Excellent teachings from you yet again! I'm 5'3", 120#, and everyone I've fought has been bigger than me. Once I've committed to the fight I go straight for closing up the space. Fast. I prefer to strike the solar plexus first, headbutt is very effective there, or strike the throat. Punching upward loses your striking power n leaves yourself too open. Elbows in maxes your striking power and helps to block your core from strikes. Thank you Sifu, you're the best!
You should maybe focus on moving to a less dangerous neighborhood.
@@sbnwnc LOL YOU DON'T KNOW HOW 2 FIGHT HUH
@@cutiepie6796 Neither do you. But I also know *not* to fight unless you absolutely have to.
@@sbnwnc FIRST OFF YOU STUPID DUMBASS, I'VE TRAINED IN KRAV MAGA AND GROUND AND POUND AND BARE KNUCKLE BOXING SO YOU SHOULD BE MORE CAREFUL OF THE DUMB SHIT U SAY U IGNORANT FUCK..... AND I'M A GIRL SO IT'S EASY 2 UNDERESTIMATE ME
@@sbnwnc Hi! As I said, I'm a petite female, living in the USA. There is no such thing as a "less dangerous neighborhood" if you're a tiny chick.
Great video! I don't really plan on getting in any fights, but as a shorter dude, this may come in handy some day!
Lesson is never mess around with someone way shorter than you, cos he's way closer to your groin area LOL
Lmao pretty much
The lesson is never mess around anyone and avoid a fight at all costs if you really want to live peacefully.
@nick m. since your shorter then go on the inside when facing taller guys go for the body,head while on the inside so they can't hit you
@@brycebrown3416 Until they can grab his tiny ass, and then game set match.
@@Ramanathan-z5n yes only fight as a last option and I mean it if U can run run even if U can win in a fight do we really win. Sometimes U must have to defend yourself and others but 99.9 percent of fights could be avoided
Anatomy is my best friend when it comes to fighting.
It works! Yeaah!! 5'7" here my girl is 5'5" Quick story we went to a restaurant take out only, we were inline and I forgot my wallet in my car, went back to get it when I came back my girl told me that an idiot was being rude I asked her to point to him she did this mofo was about 6'3 over 200 lbs looked like a biker, he looked at me and laughed, big mistake remembering your advice I went for the closest target and beat the sht out of my girl!! Now my record is 25-1 thanks!! finally got a win.
Wtf
Lmaowwwww
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL this is too funny
Y o u beat your girl.,?... you need an ass kickin
I'm 5'5", got destroyed by my best friend who is 6'6" boxing (friendly). I did win, but he punished me in ways I can't explain. Distance is not the way to do, but it is difficult when you think you're fast and they are faster and stronger. Circling is a good thing with these elevated titans. They get dizzy
Do you think a young adult who has never trained in fighting can hold their own in a street fight against someone who normally street fights, if they practice boxing for 6 months
I remember 3 years ago when i was looking for videos like this, then started training fighting and now i'm just chill and don't even care
It's always good to have the knowledge. I wouldn't dedicate my life to training. But having a little practice is always good to fall on for when you need it.
I'm small so this will help.thanks
Learn some easy wrestling moves.
Bro I want to tell you this guy kinda has it wrong. It's better to stand sideways with your leading side foot in front and your other foot at about a 75 degree angle, in a sideways position. The second thing is KEEP YOUR DISTANCE AND KEEP MOVING. Use your feet as much as you can to wear out the opponents energy and balance, do side kicks in the knees, shins, and round kicks in the kidneys. Do not do push kicks because they can grab your feet unless it's a skip kick. Make sure every strike you use your foot for can snap right back or you can create distance immediately after. Once their energy is lowered their balance will come next, direct their motion to a particular direction by moving in that direction, then strike with your non leading fist in the opposite direction of their movement to tip the scales.
Nah.. Listen.. Here's what you do shorty. Tall guys keep you out of range. And they're going to win all day.
So guess what?
Take a step back OUT of his range. Now he can't reach you either. He has to take step to get you. As soon as you see his foot take that step toward you, use that as you're cue to close the distance and start punching. Trust me, you'll be in a very bad place for him.
You're more dangerous to him than he is to you at that range because long arms are a disadvantage close so BE AGGRESSIVE throwing punches in bunches and staying on him.
He's going to want to run / retreat from you. And as long as he's moving backwards, his weight is moving in the wrong direction so he'll have a hard time hurting you. So stick to him and punch punch punch.
As soon as you see him set his feet, and he will when he realizes running didn't work back the Heck out of there at an angle and get OUT of his reach again.
He'll start chasing since.he wants revenge. And the second he comes to get it, stop.running and close and meet him in the middle again.
Most people punch. Or they move. Most people can't do both. So when he plants his feet you move and he can't follow you. And when he's moving (especially backwards) he can't punch. So it's a whole lot safer for you to get aggressive. Watch him set his feet, tie him up, and/or bug out of there on an angle.
It takes practice. But you'll catch on.
I like this guy. He speaks science fact not science fiction. Kudos dude
Also a key punch at that close of distance is a solid uppercut straight up the middle gets there quickly.
The best way to beat someone that is bigger than you is to make them laugh, if you do not enjoy laughing, life is already beat you, stay humble my friend, be water and the live free!
The beginning was so spot on to how arguments happen.
I'm not super tall, 6ft 2, but i will concur , I dont want somebody shorter getting inside . Chances are a tall man will extend his hands again and again to keep the shorter away. Add a good liver shot to this advice , keep your level low and head moving and the taller man will not have an advantage . Our whole focus is to keep you away from our lower line.
5 ft 6 and my whole goal is to get inside on ya! Hahah
This is what I have a problem with, back in my first karate tournament I couldn't get in to score at all
When you swing up your sholder will protect your head. If a taller guy swings down his shoulders will not protect his face. A great exsample was the heavy weight boxing fight between Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua watch it and you'll see. Alot of trainers agreed
great comment
For a one on one encounter, a two legged take down after a punch to the groin is also good. I find that ground fighting to a degree levels height differences. But it could be that a take down gives you the often enough option to flee or ground and pound. Just my two cents. Great video here! Now a subscriber. Thank you.
I always think the tough little guys are nastier, more vicious.
Hi guys ! Hello from Greece !I'm a poor guy and untrained , I can use your advice ONLY for defense !
@@counterkidnapping1737 You might want to trace the immigration story into Greece, between today and days of old. I wonder if those warrior Greeks have been replaced?
Yep, as a boxer myself as a martial art, and as a very short guy, my best distance is close range because my best punches are hooks and uppercuts. And I don't necessarily head hunt, so body shots work best for me. Loop works for me too as I'm also used to throwing those
I am 167 cm and worked as bodyguard and head dorman. I only had taller opponents and they went down same pace. Going close is best tactics. Always works. Had brawl with Olympic style wrestler and rugby player as well. Never lost one fight.
So true man.. samexhere. I am 1.60..and nobody expects me to me so quick.. nor they expect me to weight 85 kilos.. soo.. surprise surprise
I'm a short guy. I've had my share of fights win and lost. I always noticed body shots were extremely effective against taller guys though i try to tap the chin. I've made dudes stumble with chin shots but dudes have definitely folded with body shots. I don't have time for boxing classes. This video just helped me confirm my thoughts on body shots against taller people.
All good advice. I would add a thing or two. The shorter man will do much better when he has naturally heavy hands. Many years ago, I knocked a guy silly with one punch to the head. He was about 8 inches taller than me, we were close, but his rock solid arm was partially blocking his body. I did not loop the punch. Went straight in. Actually straight UP. He never knew what hit him. But 19 times out of 20, I go for the body. A lot of big guys will actually flinch downward to cover up against another body shot, and that's when I MIGHT have a clear shot at the head or face. Having said all of this, I have ALWAYS tried to avoid trouble, and I find that most guys really do not want to fight, too. I see trouble in the vicinity and avoid it. Almost always works. I try to avoid groups of people, because I do not want to get jumped, and I try to avoid drunks, because they are inherently unstable and unpredictable. Fighting is my last resort. My very last resort. But if it goes past the point of no return, I'm all in.
A what dance? !!!
I got a new phrase now..!!! Lol...
@@brians2579 no problem. I got dat part covered...
Lol...
Thanks for looking out ...
100% would rather tussle with someone taller and bigger than me, those shorter stocky guys are sneaky, and have small hands that fit perfect in your eye socket.
His helper looks like Alistair Overeem if you got him off of Wish.
Thanks a lot great videos, you guys are doing a great team, keep the good work....
Thank you very much. 🙏
Excellent, logical, experienced possible life-saving tips teacher w/assuring smile! Namaste.
Knees..having said that when I was attacked by a guy well over 6ft it was 2 right rips to the ribs after 2 failed shots to his chin as he leaned back and was out of range. Finished with 2 left knees and a visit to the police station..so there is what I think I should do and what I did.
I'm about 6 foot and I used to spar with a guy that's about 6'4" or 6'5". When I would close the distance and try to punch him in the spleen I would instead hit the hip or his buttcheeks because of the height difference. You're probably going to have to spar with taller people too to get a sense of how different their anatomy is to someone who's the same size.
Agreed. 👍
“But I got 350,000 subscribers “😂😂
He's a LIAR. He has 366,000 subs, not 350,000.
GrammaWearsCombatBoots ! It was a joke Gramma in a form of a compliment. I LOVE this channel. Quit being toxic
Colonel Panic truuu
You got 992 subs
Sharpish_rapport YT ur an idiot
great advice and knowledge....as well as amuzeing
Again real world KNOWLEDGE..luv it.gr8 job n congrats
It would be a great idea if you were analyzing famous murder attacks and what someone would have done if he was in victim's shoes for saving his life ... Thank you!
I’ve always found going for the knees and getting them on the ground was best. More wrestling than boxing. I’m 5’6”.
Lmao
@Dylan Chua Try doing that to somebody with even an ounce of fighting experience, and they'll make you pay dearly for a greasy move like that.
@@noremac0575 What about kicking them from the inside?
Say I hit the taller dude in the solar plexus which disrupts his breathing and he drops his hands because he doesn’t want another devastating body shot would you advise going to the head then or continue to attack the lower body (his knee caps,groin,etc)?
If the guy is a lot bigger than you, you're going to have a hard time knocking him out with punches to the head. If it's a streetfight and he is a lot taller, get close (head almost to his chest with chin tucked) and rip the body and groin and get the fuck out of there. Avoid streetfights at all costs, just get out safe.
@@brians2579 Very good advice!
Go for whatever is open; throat, knees, groin....The idea is to end the fight. Whatever works.
Double tap to be sure. Or in this case double ball tap.
Keep the pressure on if he still poses a threat to you. Solar plexus head is a good combination.
Thank you what I saw could help i don't go round looking for fights i just want to know how to defend myself many thanks for all of you showing me for all the videos.
enjoying those core wing Chun principals 💯💯💯
When a guy thall like this comes after you - 😨😱😵
- its hard to geth your mind together - its scarry as shitt...
You fight against a tank.
...
You and Master wong my favs..thank you
There's something wong here.
@@peaceonearth8693 Oh a problem
Do a video on how to go Ultra Instinct
You are very clever about how one can defend themselves. I've enjoyed a few of your videos they are very helpful and fun to sit and watch.
very helpful video, might come handy in a real life or death situation thanks
Everyone’s bigger than me Sifu so it’s normal for me 😁
Me too hahaha
What do you think of kicking the legs, particular the knees, of a taller person?
I asked the same question. Thats my go to. It's unexpected & a vulnerable areanthat will in the very least slow an opps mobility &/or distract from follow up attacks.
This video confirms my beliefs on fighting a much taller opponent. Years ago at the age of 50 I had a confrontation with a mid 20's young man. He was in his car and decided to come out after me. Much to my surprise he easily stood 6'5" I'm a mere 5'7". Having put myself in that position, I felt I had to go on the offensive. As he walked up on me I hit him with 4 hard punches to the solar plexus. This indeed stopped the incident from any further escalation. I surprised him with my aggression and he didn't want anything more to do with me. He got back in his car to the applause and taunting of 2 middle age men across the street. No I don't consider myself a bad ass. It was more a reactionary response on my part.
And now we have to run... 😂
Lmao. This doesn't work if the guy is musclar as well. Good luck hitting him in the solar plexus, and actually feeling anything. You'd be eating cement at that point
Tall guys ALWAYS win against the average short guy
@@greatestnitemare6626 i disagree....this young man wasn't yoked, but he has buff. If you are striking an opponent in the plexus hard they wil feel it. I was a state wrestler....no I didn't place. But that was one of the rare instances I didn't incorporate my wrestling skills. On the ground that 6'5" opponent is living in my world. I incorporated elbows and forearms in high school, just not at the same intense level I have in a fight.
These two. Nicest dudes ever. From America
I love this guy, he is so real. I LMAO at the start, I don't remember his partner being that tall, he was on a box.LOL. I picked solar plexus and groin also. Solar plexus with fist and hip turning in, and knee to groin is very good too, lots of mass hitting him there. He will ben over, you stay low, and look to connect and wrench that big boy to the ground using his momentum and your strong base. Great stuff here as always.
So what's stopping the guy from hitting you in the head while you have your hands down like that? If he's a lot bigger and stronger, one clean shot to the head can knock you out easily. Also, if you're much smaller and weaker, I don't think those punches to the body would be all that effective (that's if you even get to land them before he hits you in the head and possibly knocks you out)
You just have to assume in this scenario that the shorter guy is fairly strong for his size and/or fast.
Wrestling is easier when you're shorter, too. You have better leverage.
Ask how a 6'2, 215, outwrestled a 5'8, 160? Even if he had better leverage, I had the strength to come from a bent-backwards position, to lift this kid and slam him on a car. He didn't get back up.
I think you're misusing the word leverage. If you know how levers work, longer arms and legs have more leverage (tall person, longer limbs). A shorter person does have a lower center of gravity, though.
@@AbcAbc-sp1od No, I'm right. The longer arms meant they had to have more motion spread over longer distances. It puts more strain on the pivot point and makes it harder to control. The same principles work in many sports from wrestling, to bench pressing and marksmanship. Longer limbs help with striking, running, and other highly mobile sports.
@@davis4555 so, do you mean that a shorter person would have more leverage because it's easier for their shorter limbs to pivot? I could see that
@@davis4555 Most wrestlers are TALL or above average height, so wrong again.
If size matters elephants will be the king of the jungle and not lions
So keep up I hope I inspired you
Lions don't usually mess with elephants they usually give them a wide berth,unless they are on the verge of starvation,then they usually need a pride of 10 plus learned that on wildlife doc
Coping mechanism is strong here. Lions will NEVER mess with elephants. Hmm I wonder wh?
The Intro was cool and funny…I really like this UA-cam channel on self defense 👊🏽👊🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
That was a great interaction between you both I thought, my friends, because I was seeking something in particular, when I see this GIANT looking down at one of my favorite UA-cam instructors, and I had to stop my advance, to see what this would be about, and where this "giant young man," was born? Glad I stopped, because not only did I understand he was NOT a giant, but got as usual, some good tips, and listened and used the skill noted especially of the "latissimus dorsi" muscle on either side of the back, to add extra power to a solar plexus strike. I really enjoyed the interaction between you both from the beginning, as your partner really did well playing the guy who is ready to hurt you my friend! Again, thanks very much, as I appreciate all of the good info you give to people like me, an older guy who although I have taken three martial arts throughout my younger life, I often still recognize due to the problems here in America, and virtually occurring ALL over now, older people must keep up, because there likely are plenty of young ones looking for older people who may well be carrying cash, and for the young and foolish, they think older men and women are a safe target! I will not become a safe target for anyone! All the best again: many I am sure love your work, and seek you out, and just have not gotten in touch, because for me, I am far too busy, but keep going, please!
Insgine you Hit him on his stomach and nothing happens to him, what would he do With you ...😂
Run
oh, hey there bubba lol
That’s when u go for the nuts.
Just take em down and hammer fist them or choke hold, im 170 cm and 74 kg´s i beat up allot of bigger guys.
Thank you
Great info... Thank you.
As a 5'3 female, this is very important
Great lessons once again! Thank you Sifu! I was wondering, what are your thoughts and ideas on facing someone who is much larger than you and who has quite a stomach on them?
My first initial thought is going to the left or right of the gut and attacking the rib cage. Of course a low inside sidekick to the shin or groin is effective but let’s say we are focusing just on striking with the upper body.
I like your movement with the head butt to the taller opponents chin. Thank you for all the great lessons! Please let me know what you think.
Run away 😂
0:08 sound like mr bean
"His groin is very phallic, close to me
I'm not sure where this is going..."
😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
A good low kick to the shin & a big overhand works good too.
Just Trying To Tell You agreed
I refuse to use kick. It makes you loose balance unless you are trained.
Watching you guys laugh is really good for the soul.
I got punched on face whn I was not looking at him nd I started bleeding! But I did not hit back as I was shocked! Wht to do? Should I go back and hit him hard some other time ?
You should.
No. Let it go.
@@sbnwnc cuz he came to me whn i was around my friends nd he hit me nd my friends didn't do anything! He left with ease! It shows tht I am weak!
So if I let it go! Wht to do whn he messes around with me again?
@@ink226 Where do you live? If you live in a place that teaches Judo or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or *any* form of wrestling, then take those classes. That will give you the confidence you need to *avoid* fighting. This video is entertaining but it is basically a lie. You cannot fight a bigger opponent without serious risk of injury or death. You should only fight if you absolutely have to. I understand that you want to prove that you are not weak. But there are better ways to do that than fighting. If you want to prove you are not weak, take Judo classes or some similar combat sport where there is full contact sparring. I would also recommend boxing or Muay Thai but there is a good risk of brain damage if you do that. Be safe.
@@ink226 punch first next time
When fighting your twin never forget which one you are. 😜
So if you’re fighting a tall dude who doesn’t know how to fight and stands still.
He's standing still at the start and the video states to try these tactics before he initiates anything so yeah he will be standing still.
But if it's a tall person who knows how to fight then you probably should just run lol
Fabulous advice. And most tall guys feel theyve won just because of mass. This takes em off guard
Nice content. On paper, this works great. Although, being the 6’3” (really not that tall) southpaw Muay Thai fighter I am… A smaller man will have .5 of a second AT MOST in the close range. It might be worth discussing the possibility of encountering an 8 point fighter. In other words - you’ll either be teeped, kneed, or elbowed. If a taller fighter has even an ounce of training he’ll be backing up and preparing the leg/head kick. My advice to smaller/untrained fighters - run.
Lol Max Holloway completely destroyed Will Chope by relentlessly invading his space and wrecking him with fast, powerful combinations. Max was a good 7 inches shorter. And Chope had 70+ Muay Thai fights.
A shorter, powerful man needs less than half a second to throw a one two directly to the diaphragm, that sweet spot between the zyphoid process and upper abdominal muscle where knuckles will shock diaphragm into temporarily seizing up, stunning the target and bending him at the waist. Crushing back of skull with elbow is then optional.
Bigger the opponent, the more ferociously he will be dealt with.
"My advice to smaler/untrained fighters - run" => Absolutely. Never engage in a fight you can avoid, particularly if the aggressor is larger or seems skilled. But I disagree with some of your assessment. In my life I've never fought someone my size. It's always some guy that towers over me. Maybe it's because I don't fight in a conventional way, but I only ran into trouble twice, both of which I was fighting two men at once. I still came out on top, but I felt it afterwards. I'll agree 100% that if you're wearing gloves or fighting with sport rules that the taller, larger man has an overwhelming advantage. Not as much in street fights with neither.
ALL you fight & self defense instructors are totally MISSING it! You MUST get an injury done on the enemy. The whole purpose is to get an injury, which will open the aggressor up and give you access to targets. The emphasis should be on getting an injury not on "winning".
You're missin it son. The point is to disrupt them enough to the point that you can disengage. You dont need to injure and keep hitting. Thats how you end up gettin broken.
@@SM-xy6py Don't call me son. I'm 65.
@@glennrobinson7193 65 my arse. You talk like you're 15 and have about as much common sense as a 15 year old as well.
@@SM-xy6py What you said is meaningless. "Disrupt" him? what on earth are you talking about. If the guy is intent on doing you serious harm, of maiming or even killing you, "disrupt" is likely just to piss him off after he recoups, and get him more enraged.
@@glennrobinson7193 @Glenn Robinson what I said is how you stay alive,son. If you've disengaged and aren't hanging about like a dick then he cant do shit. Now away pretend you've lived life somewhere else, you're embarrassing yourself. For someone talking about the focus not being on winning,you sure talk like it should be. Make up your mind son.
Fun Fact :- And your opponent stand straight like this dude.
Awwwh just ask Mike Tyson
You forgot to mention the most important weakness his knees . Every tall guy I’ve ever fought which is almost every one of them, I get one leg behind his shove and they end up on the ground they “usually” can’t fight on the ground.
Until you mess with a guy who knows Muay Thay, Wrestling, MMA, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu. Game Over for you.
excellent advice much respect and thanks keep safe