@kyleglasco6695 You're right, people who offer complicated shit are clueless and do not abide by any duty of care. What you did was simple and direct and obviously that's why it worked.

From a self defense perspective I agree with you 100%. Forget about trying to grab the wrist and go straight in for the eyes. What I am teaching here is complex in nature for sure and takes dedicated practice.

Very good points!

Yay, thank you!

Absolutely! It all starts with awareness.

Many thanks!

Thanks. Keep up the good work. Practice is the key:)

I think we can accommodate this. Thanks for your request.

Sorry maybe I don't understand the question but isn't that we are showing in this video? To be clear we are showing an undertook and applying it to a scenario when an attacker holds your lapel and puts a knife to your throat. What are you asking for? I would be happy to do a video where we deal with when an attacker holds your lapel and puts a knife to your throat and all the different choices you have. I would start with the most basic and move onto more complex.

@@InstinctDefenseAcademy edit: I must've missed the initial grab. I just remembered the knife & w/o a grab...maybe it was when you were showing followup techniques.

Thank you for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts on the video. I appreciate feedback and constructive criticism, but it's important to address your comment. I want to clarify that the knife technique demonstrated in the video is indeed a complex skill, and I explicitly mentioned that it wouldn't be suitable for a self-defense class due to its intricacies. While I respect differing opinions, I would appreciate a more specific critique if you believe there are flaws in the technique. Dismissing it as "pure fantasy" without providing concrete reasons doesn't contribute to a constructive conversation. If you can articulate your concerns more clearly, I'd be open to addressing them in a future video. It's essential to approach discussions with respect and a willingness to understand different perspectives. If you have specific points or techniques you think won't work, please share them, and I'll be glad to consider and discuss them in a respectful manner. Thank you for your engagement, and I look forward to hearing more detailed thoughts from you.

@@InstinctDefenseAcademy I mean i have to agree with the original post here. Putting someone's arm behind your back while they have a knife in their hand is absolutely absurd and will get yourself killed. In no situation and i mean NO situation where there is a deadly weapon involved do you ever take that weapon and voluntarily put it out of your view. Especially not in some flimsy joint lock that requires precise movements. Your adrenaline is gonna be pumping and that just wouldn't work. Your best bet is to create space vs a knife to get away in an attempt to pepper spray, taser them, or pull a firearm. I think that in the event of knife fighting martial arts does serve a purpose and that purpose is creating the space to get on an even force multiplier or get to safety. edit for typos

What ufc fight has someone grabbing a sleeve???. None that I have seen. Real question: What ufc fight is someone defending a knife attack.

Thank you for the insightful question! It's worth noting that certain techniques, like the 'undertook' in grappling systems, might not always be prominently featured in both real street fights and UFC matches. Here's why: Variability in Techniques: While the 'undertook' is common in grappling systems, its manifestation in the UFC might not always mirror the execution I showed. However, you can find variations and adaptations on platforms like KZbin, showcasing its usage in the context of mixed martial arts. Street Fights and Skill Levels: Street fights often devolve into brawls characterized by spontaneity and a lack of structured skill. The 'undertook' demands a certain level of technical proficiency, which may be absent in the chaotic nature of many street altercations. That being said you still see it show up on occations in a more rudementary form. It's essential to appreciate the dynamic nature of different fighting scenarios. All that being said this here is the real answer: UFC and Street Fights are just that "FIGHTING". What I focus on is the opposite. Not fighting. In self defense a predator always chosses a weaker target. So fighting back is not the answer. In fights it's always the bigger and stronger one who prevails.

Thanks Francis!

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for your comment. Actually none of us have taken Aikido before but many martial arts share the same basics.

Violence is a very complex subject and statistics sadly show that 75% of victims who made attempts to defend themselves were not successful. Why is that? It’s partially because too many people fall into the 80/20 trap. Thinking that 80% of success is all about the proper technique and 20% is the mindset. Really it’s quite the opposite. 80% is all about the proper mindset and technique is only 20%. In this video we are only talking about 1% of what you could do from an application standpoint and we are not even covering mindset. However I promise that almost anyone who has the proper mindset and understands the principles as shown in this video will be able to use this in a real life setting with minimal amount of training. Feel free to join us on the mat if you’re interested.

Yes he was promoted to Black belt shortly after this video. This was actually part of his test.

@@InstinctDefenseAcademy I thought this was Self Defense? How can you have a black belt in self-defense? In what martial art is he, or any of them, supposed to have any belts?

Technically self defense is just a legal term. We are ranked in the art of Bujinkan Budo. The warrior arts of the Samurai. Part of this system is women’s self defense.

This was part of his black belt test. He was required to explain a specific principle. So it’s very nuanced on purpose.

Thank you! Cheers!

Very good points!

Thanks for the compliment. Humor is a key to success in life. Remember to not let take yourself too seriously and you will become much happier and healthier :)

Thanks for sharing. I plan on doing a follow up video on wrist escapes that is more wholistic. At that time we can cover 2 hand grabs as well.

@@InstinctDefenseAcademy Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad to hear you were able to make your aikido work in real live applications. Kudos for that! Not everyone is able to make the jump from training in a dojo to real live applications. Please remember that self defense is about protection not self gratification. Never use it to prove a point or test your skills.

@@InstinctDefenseAcademy I was very drunk when the bouncer tried the rear headlock I was a white belt at the time in Aikido. My first session in Aikido Sensi demonstrated an arm pindown on me. Coming from Judo (no grade), I asked if I should try to escape? He said, "You can try". I escaped and pinned him to the mat. Not very happy. A little knowledge is dangerous.

Yes that’s correct. That’s a great tool to use under the right circumstances. Thanks for bringing that up.

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What martial art are you training sir?

Thanks a ton

Let me borrow a quote from Rory Miller in response to your comment. “It’s better to avoid than to run, it’s better to run than to de-escalate, it’s better to de-escalate than to fight, it’s better to fight than to die”. The only thing is I replace the word “Fight” in this quote with the word “injure”, because you are right if women try to “fight”against a larger male attacker they will most likely loose. But they can most certainly learn how to injure them using the right mindset and tactics.

Thanks for letting us know.

Great! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience

That was during Covid. Just trying to be respectful of others.