3 Things YOU MUST DO to Face Fear & Intimidation in a Fight

[@widget_9435]

Imagine picking a fight with him and he starts grinning before kicking the shit out of you

[@AlligatorAli]

@Fahrenheit451 Sometimes big guy is a small guy in a big body.

[@damone70]

@Fahrenheit451 Nope. Size and strength are secondary to technique and experience.

[@reddjustaguy1598]

he smiles at you... you've just become another episode on his channel 😂

[@midnightaustin9287]

@@damone70 ye that only apply in pro fights, in street fight, it's best to avoid fighting big guy

[@damone70]

@@midnightaustin9287 Very true.

[@TorTor323]

That smile gets me every time

[@JustLookA7]

I know right? Kinda weird.

[@lesamourai777]

LOL! I scrolled down the comment section to see if anyone had commented on his smile.

[@marongameing7294]

TorTorTalks same i just left a comment about that smile tho😁😂 he looks so inosent but will nock ur tooth in😂

[@SONUYADAV-mo3ng]

TorTorTalks hahahaha

[@jonbog6479]

hahahaahahahahah

[@whotoldyou4406]

It’s all about his passion in teaching! With that smile it takes it to the next level! That brings the joy of teaching! Much love USA 🇺🇸

[@vivianobrien3687]

I like how he is actually really relatable and doesn't try to give off the super manly tough guy vibe and actually gives a smile and makes it really easy to follow; position yourself, scan the periphery, distance yourself from their weapons. I really like this channel!!

[@meldroc]

Yep. Confident enough to not need to act macho.

[@damienholland9244]

I agree. But in my life's experience the macho ones can be just as dangerous. I never assume anything about anyone. I remember a skinny guy, generally weak looking guy in my class holding his own against a much bigger and stronger opponent as well. You just never know.

[@CrisIs_Here]

Yeah on youtube

[@Megolhen]

@@CrisIs_Here I used to train with the UKWCKFA and Mark Phillips is one of their top guys. This channel is awesome.

[@adw6894]

Internet "manly tough guy vibe" is so cringe

[@allanwaters9782]

Love his little malevolent grin at the end of each segment :)

[@thedead-eyejedi]

Hit em with the punch, then hit em with that winning smile!

[@tfranc347]

yeah, just don't ever get that order mixed up lol

[@stevekelley5635]

I love the way this guy smiles after every lesson

[@AllThingsSevenKings]

That smile end of the intro is intimidating

[@rodrigolescano6945]

jajajajajaja

[@AzraelJericho]

I noticed he smiled after every part.

[@limitlessbeast3867]

HAHAHA

[@AzraelJericho]

Lol.

[@dragosxtc1901]

Mr M.A it's the smile of a man who beat the shit out of many ppl during his lifespan so far (unlike me of course)

[@diegobelingieri9959]

Man, I love how you look threatening to the sparring partner and then quickly smile to remind us you're the good guy XD

[@meacomefeyou]

A smile or fake smile doesn't make anyone a good guy! Boy, you are sheep-like if you fee that way. I dont smile every minute so... you'd think I am ....?

[@Tentacl]

@@meacomefeyou by your comment you are just a idiot.

[@davobrokeasf]

lol fr

[@derbyharrington16]

@@meacomefeyou Can you take things any more serious?

[@MajikCatSecurity]

Last part: Same as I was taught. We were told NEVER hyperfocus on any one thing in a fight or you have already sealed your fate.

[@ErtuKC]

Legend says he once killed his opponent just a smile.

[@cl759]

It was BIG BANG, they didn't see it coming

[@laterdudesaint]

I shot a man in reno , just to watch him die.

[@euozdil]

:-)))))))))

[@Chelsealynnism]

My husband stole my heart with his smile. It's a powerful thing!!!

[@DJSonicScotland]

I'm trying to focus on what he's saying & then he breaks out in that cheesy smile - it's so comical, it cracks me up!!!!

[@Belleville197]

That smile !! If I had a smile like that I'd never have to fight... I could just smile at them and voila !!... friends !!

[@lorenzocrespin6730]

I have a natural smile and people get mad at me. And say what you smiling at.😃

[@YoRon427]

When they get close like that I like to use Pai Mei's five point exploding heart technique.

[@sonyfanboy1617]

Yo Ron Or offer them one of McDonalds new Double Big Mac Heart Attack

[@djs12007]

Aw c'mon now, get it right. It's called the "5 finger palm exploding heart" technique. If you make that mistake again, Pai Mei will come back and beat you. :-)

[@MattBurosh]

Pai Mei taught you the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique?.....Why didn't you tell me??

[@johnterry804]

Lol 😂 me too

[@dr.syedshahzadalishahzad5806]

😂😂

[@generic53]

I love how after each time he explains some violent situation, he stops and SMILES with this quick, practiced grin! :)

[@fightscience]

Thank you for the great comments guys. I define standing square as standing with a leg forward but facing attacker with both shoulders. A common response is that standing square leaves you open to a knee in the groin or a headbutt. These attacks are unlikely, if so, the benefit outweighs the risk. Either way these attacks are easily defended. Here are two follow up videos to address these objections: Intimidation, Threats, & Knees to the Groin | 3 Ways How to Fight Back!!! (please watch at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4K0pHuHh8mFq9k) and How to Defend Yourself in a Fight against a Grab & Headbutt Attack (please watch at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goaXqHqwhL6Zo9k). Feel free to comment, but remember the point of this video is how to deal with someone trying to intimidate you at a pre fight stage. Oh, and yes you should have your hands up, it’s a given. The example in the video is designed to show body position. Have a great day my friends, thanks for staying with us.

[@akim6000]

If you don't use your shoulders in a punch you lose all power. You can always set up a cross with a jab without telegraphing.

[@akim6000]

Also if you are square without your hands up you can't defend strikes while when in a sideways fighting stance you can block strikes with your arms.

[@alereatoalereato6936]

you make it look far to easy saying that staying square on and keeping eye contact helped me when I was was confronted by a would be bully at a,wedding reception a few years ago great stuff

[@SquirrelSniper138]

If you have stupidly decide to square off inside my bubble You have already gone too far. Hands up in a unarmed stance get ready to take blows either side.. Block and move straight away forward with your elbow through the solerplex.... Otherwise headbutt to the nose followed by a jeet kune to the windpipe. Don't let your bubble burst my friend... Great video

[@obiwanfisher537]

Fight SCIENCE That smile is creepy. But other than that a good video. Just one question though: How do I deal with a choleric person I cant avoid (we live together. Actually were 9 persons.. I had to find something cheap within 24 hours and now I have to live her another 6 months...) but who always gets mad about something and always threatens me to slap and/or kill me. Usually he pushes me around and hes itching for a fight. Hes always commanding me stuff and tries to dominate. I often say no, but I fear a fight. Because Im very sure that I cant beat him and that itll be mortal. Because either I have to find a weapon or he beats me dead. The interactions usually end with me leaving the room with unfinished business and either leave the building or lock myself up in my room. Please dont suggest me the obvious "move out". Im working on it!

[@edwardbliss8931]

The best way to end a fight is to grab a tophat and cane, and sing "Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal!" like the dancing frog from Looney Tunes

[@karlareadstheclassics217]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣That'll do it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SSmithProductions]

I tried to do exactly what this video instructed taught. *My house is on fire now*

[@54356776]

SSmithProductions me too, the Mrs left me , don't know why?

[@slingblade8963]

So i presume you're not a fire fighter...?

[@IfItAintBrokeStillFixIt]

must have take years to master that smile ;)

[@fightscience]

+2002zippy a lifetime my friend. 😀

[@mattevans923]

If It Anit Broke Still Fix It It comes natural to those who are genuine and sincere, this guy has both in bucket loads !

[@williamquantrill9076]

NiceGuyGamer try hitting a punching back do some pushups idk man i have a punch that fast and im not trained or anything i just hit the bag often many ppl told me im very fast

[@josepeixoto3384]

my female doberman does it too.

[@n.l.r.e.a5460]

Imagine this guy giving a a person a lesson while he's kicking his ass "I'm here I'm square you are predictable and that's why you are on the ground ( smile)😂

[@Sagaciousish]

that smile...

[@kanantosakamaki9680]

We must protect that smile

[@michaelnice93]

Ya don’t smile at a attacker, its going to embarrass them and provoke them.

[@Cre8iveSignWorks]

good tips there.....followed by a great cheesy grin! haha

[@fares.b1301]

Finally a real self defense coach he always give us easy but super effective tips that we are not going to forget

[@Dexter-gz4hc]

To be honest he is irrelevant

[@jasonjay81]

Really like the part about moving to the side slightly, think that really helps control the situation! Thanks!

[@LonelyGamr]

have u ever smiled like that after a real fight? that would be bloody gold

[@Tawni.6269]

"You shouldn't allow nobody to get that close to your face in the first place, because the millisecond they come into striking distance it's on and crackin' ! ! !" 🔥💣💥💨👊😆💢 To hell with explaining what you intended afterwards.

[@peterc7327]

Practice your running away with dignity. It works for me.

[@pokerclown7922]

Peter C 😂

[@88hyperman]

But I have bad stamina

[@originalrobmarley]

Word it kept me alive

[@dreadheadrastah]

Peter C LMAOOOOO

[@ballisliferjs]

Of course but this is for must fight situations only ..a smart person always avoids, but u must have the tools necessary

[@tomoxfford]

Fear and intimidation mostly matter ‘before’ fights and the best way of dealing with that for most people is a) avoiding those situations and b) not letting them result in actual fights. So the best advice here would be how to deflate that moment… using advice by people who are often faced with those situations - and from people who often are (or were) the ‘in your face’ aggressive types.

[@cjbarbera1595]

Love the moment when he’s instructing, and throws out a smile straight into the camera...

[@chriswhite1584]

When I was younger growing up in L.A., I got into many fights, and I wish this info was around then. Thank You for this..!

[@arthas640]

laughing or smiling works great when people try to intimidate you. I personally find it hilarious when people try to intimidate me; i once had all my fingernails and toenails pulled off with a set of pliers, i grew up around meth labs all around my neighborhood, most of my family have mental problems (a sociopath uncle, a bipolar mom, a schizophrenic uncle) and all i can think is "what the fuck do you think you can do to me?" when some wannabe tough guy acts all tough. I rarely get in fights though, partially because when you dont react the way they expect they tend to back off, and artially because most people that know me know my family :P

[@arthas640]

Lil Dirtbike I'm not really edgy, just laid back. I'm not a tough guy or a brawler. I just find it funny when wanna be tough guys try to act intimidating since most of them are over compensating. A lot of people (but not all) that are genuinely dangerous don't try to act intimidating, they'll go from zero to psycho in no time.

[@jay5ivez]

Arthas Menethil true, the loudest mouths are the ones you can read too easily

[@vlLEGTxSQUADX]

Chris White south los angeles?

[@christopherhernandez858]

Chris White did you win?

[@zanetruesdale8336]

I love how he smiles

[@gt500dox8]

01:53 when you are arguing with a guy on the street and you realizes someone is recording you.

[@ThatDanielTv]

That made me Lol

[@Leispada]

Haahah

[@meltedsack421]

I am a trained Thai boxer. I have faced people in the ring and fought so often I tend to lack that anxious energy when someone approaches me angrily. Just recently I was at a club and I was antagonized by a guy a lot bigger than me. He got in my face, he was angry but he's attempt to make himself look larger put him completely off balance. Obviously this man didn't know how I fight because he put his chin right in front of me. I quickly hit him with a right elbow on the left side of his jaw causin severe shock. I then pushed him to the ground where he sat looking up at me, dazed and confused. I felt pretty bad at first. But now I feel great telling the story xD

[@costas91]

Chris Lawlor he he good for you

[@griefwizard]

**NOBODY CAAREESSSSS**

[@drpastrulo]

Stop lying to yourself mate

[@TheChristian01]

I was always taught to look at your opponents chest. In between the shoulders. Quicker to see arm movement. This way you're not focussed on there aggression and check leg kicks etc. Peripheral vision like you said. Great videos!

[@boudaakararam9007]

focus on the chest so that if you see the slightest movement you can react

[@truthhurts6327]

@@boudaakararam9007 always look a person in the eyes

[@Quodge]

Hope you’re staying safe at the current time my dude. Thanks for the videos over the years. I appreciate you. 🖤

[@abdillahazhar1833]

I've only taken Tae Kwon Do lessons for a few months in highschool. And one of the things that our instructor taught us is periphery vision. Me having a hobby of reading detective stories, made it a habit, trying to pay attention to many things at once, scanning my surroundings. And it's useful not only in self defense situations (which I am so, so, so fortunate haven't gotten the experience of happening, thank goodness), but also in daily life. Driving and crossing the road, for instance. Or grocery shopping (I know something is where when I need it to buy next time), or where the empty line on a cashier. Or, just walking mindfully in a crowded place so as not to bump yourself, etc. Training periphery vision is so, so useful it saved me from troubles outside of self defense.

[@Geekman333]

Been watching your videos for a few days now. Really enjoying them and sharing with my Wing Chun colleagues. But I have to say that's a million dollar smile you have. Thanks for the videos...learning plenty.

[@fightscience]

Thank you, I'm glad you came here for the Wing Chun, but stayed because of the smile. Have a great day my friend.

[@Geekman333]

Fight SCIENCE Cheers mate.

[@bradjunes1610]

wish I new that back in high school 50 yrs ago. much thanks at 70 now.

[@jlewsd]

his awkward smiles at the end of every tip 😃

[@lupusvenator4701]

Don't watch hands, watch shoulders and stomach. No matter how subtle, you cannot move your arms or hands without moving those three areas. Ignore the eyes and face as well. And don't focus on anything, allow your eyes to relax and watch your peripheral areas.

[@theunwantedones9197]

Thank you...

[@lupusvenator4701]

The Unwanted One's But...all that's easier said than done when the adrenaline kicks in ...lol

[@betterbsure]

Exactly, the more central your attention is the better, as all the extremities become more equal in distance to your peripheral vision. So a foot is as easy to notice any movement as a hand or shoulder etc...

[@theunwantedones9197]

Hmm I see.

[@playlists1168]

Lupus Venator dont forget to watch his legs. thats very important too

[@philipbrooks7640]

Dude, his smile really brings everything together

[@amramjose]

Professor, that was excellent, I learned a couple of things. Being short, and having been in this situation more than once, I learned that a good groin strike can take down just about anyone, second best in my arsenal due to my height, is a throat strike; if i can reach him fast this would be my choice but again height limited. I liked your advise on body movement. Cheers.

[@anabelan6709]

Love the smile Sifu - you’re a legend 😄

[@allenlott3592]

Man I'm 49 years old just start taking Muay Thai classes just to get some extra cardio and weight loss and some self-defense to boot and I have to tell you. looking at you it's amazing I sit and watch your videos sometimes they're too intense I can only watch two or three at a time then I have to need a rest, because I feel like I've already been in a fight just by watching you thank you so much for what you do. You teach me that the best way not to be nonviolent is to learn how to defend yourself and I applaud you for that.

[@jimp7173]

Iv been a professional bouncer for over 23 years and I'd say you obviously came up with these rules in a DOJO rather than years of street experience. If you are in an intimidating position you can't thing quickly unless you have been in that position meny times before like myself, keeping your head is the main thing. Also standing square on means you have no balance and it's harder to get your hands up to protect yourself (as the person is talking try rubbing your chin as if your thinking, that way your hand is up close to protect you). These guys who do these videos are usually full of crap. Take it from someone who has had meny meny fights in the street the ring and cage aswell as forces and private security abroad.Just get out of the situation as fast as you can. Don't worry about people laughing because you run away,its the safer option if you are not a fighter.Or better watch for situations developing and get away before it starts.

[@fightscience]

+Jim p thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated. There were a number of key facts that you missed. The main being standing off side with your hands up when someone squares off to you. As a bouncer for 23 years I am sure you already know this position as standard procedure for Control and Restraint. Interestingly I've recently seen two other high level guys in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu teaching the same concept. Both of these guys are ALSO street tested. Lastly it is not likely that you will be pushed over as common sense bids that you have a leg forward. Please watch our follow up video this week on the matter. Thank you for being open minded enough to comment. It's much appreciated. Perhaps check out some of our other videos. Have a great day.

[@jimp7173]

Thanks for the reply, BUT you say to try stand to the side. Yes of course you do but the person will turn towards you. And you say keep square on to him, NO NO NO sorry this is wrong. If you are square you are a larger target, you have no balance and you cannot roll your upper body from any attacks. You also show in the video the defender with hand's down all the time. I consider myself semi-quick but I wouldn't get my hands up to protect myself from the slowest of attacker from there. Someone like yourself who has trained for meny years may be able to use these techniques. But you must remember you are showing people who have NO training and NO experience of fighting. And when it happens the first thing they do is panic and forget EVERYTHING.

[@fightscience]

+Jim p ok fair point you made at the end of your comment about the difference in experience between myself and people who don't know how to defend themselves. Please bare in mind that this is an extremely short video which can't cover every eventuality as it's not a class. There are very simple answers to your objections that I have (in other videos ) and will continue in later videos. However, There's no excuses implied, but understand that there is limited capacity on a 5 minute video to cover every eventuality. Lastly, this is just one approach that has worked in reality for me many many times. Which, I haven't demanded that everyone do as I say or that others are wrong. Instead I've just shared my experience and kindly asked others to share their experience or alternative of how to deal with someone trying to intimidate them. I stand by the approach of not escalating a situation that can be talked down or avoided. Standing in a boxing stance is antagonistic. After 23 years on the door are you very aware of the importance of body language and physical dominance when someone is trying to intimidate you. Anyway thanks for the discussion. Have a great day my friend.

[@jimp7173]

Thank you again for your reply. And while I do agree with much of what you are saying, I feel being in a good defensive/offensive stance is better incase the situation does escalate,rather than in a passive stance where you cannot defend yourself. But I think the main think to teach students weather on video's like this or in a class is that there are people out there that are dangerous and can turn on you for NO REASON whatsoever. So the best defence is to stay in a group and to learn to spot trouble long before it starts, the same way people like us can. We have been around trouble for so long we can spot it easy, but for most people who just want to enjoy a night out it's not that simple. This is when a designated driver should also be on the lookout for potential trouble and get the group out. Being macho is overrated. Thanks for the video and for the replys good luck with all your other video's.

[@ijonharris658]

Nice Debate guys..I'm an MMA Fighter & I Have fear of Fighting In the streets ( of course when I'm threatened) because...when I'm around a lot of people I am very well known In my City for being a trained fighter...so I have a fear of fighting In the streets around a lot of people because most of my 1 on 1's turn into 3 on 1's or 8 on 1's ..etc. In Fact I recently got jumped by 13 people over a basketball Game but it started out as a 1 on 1 & even then the guy caught me completely off guard when I was sitting on the Green box after playing basketball...so That's why I've been watching these videos. I hated that I didn't fight the guy back 1 on 1 but I know I didn't fight him back because I was so afraid of the people around him (which were people from his neighborhood) ...It was kind of like I was already beaten before I fought simply because of that Fear... I Just wanted to know how to overcome it

[@redheadrusskie]

That cheeki smile

[@raccoontickler7744]

Redhead Russkie cheeky*

[@TheBladepolisher]

I've always been told to never allow anyone to get that close. Make two attempts to distance yourself, if that doesn't work and the perp continues to close in on you, he's 1. told you it's not over and he intends to go further, and 2. He's built up some momentum as he comes in. Feints work well as it distracts his focus somewhere else, usually opening up a spot to counter his continued aggression, and I mean a centerline snap punch where he's left thoroughly dazed and disabled. Then leave. If you can't, then continue with a game over strike. Again, the important thing is to relinquish his control of the situation and watch carefully for your opening. You can not hesitate . . . . . . if you can't deliver the power with your hand, use your elbow.

[@paranormalennui4660]

This is some of the best quick-teach advice I've seen and it helps put some things in perspective. both techniques I have concentrated on and some simple truths that I had not quite worked out on my own. I am not a martial artist, per se, but I have been a student of self-defense in several formats and in a professional perspective as well. Thank you.

[@eddiebear34]

i done martial arts and boxing for over 30 years. not sure i agree with the standing square on idea. you arent hampering your vision from strikes coming up like a hook. because your head is still square on. your field of vision remains the same if you're body is angled off or square on. if it gave you better vision to stand sqaure on, boxers and martial artists would be doing it while competing. not only that but you are making your body a much bigger target if stood square on and your balance os WAY off. if it were me and i was in this situation. id say its better to hold your hands up infront of you. left foot forward and right foot out to the side slightly and behind (for balance and a good anchor) hold your hands out like you are extending your personal space and using them as a marker. as soon as the person brings his body in contact with your hand then its obvious hes gonna attack. hit him first and hit him hard. id aim for the solar plexus as no matter how solid someones body is. one hard hit there will stop anyone. another technique would be to place the lead hand firmly over his face and eyes when he gets inside your personal space. it will cause confusion and give you the chance to inflict damage with the other hand, foot or whatever.... all in all... dont wait for him to throw first. you might not get a chance to hit back. as soon as its past the point of no return, hit first and hit hard. the person who lands the first strike. is usually the one who is landing the last

[@anpu]

Well said Edie. it's experience the world needs.

[@dtabor85]

Similar advice from a muay thai perspective. Squared shoulders, front to back cross stance so a shove won't send you on your ass. Keep your hands up in the most non threatening way you can. Say things like let's talk about it, even if you dont intend to, it gives the illusion you aren't ready to attack. If they invade past the barrier you're creating very low kneecap or groin kick if they evade backward clinch the head and knees to face, if the strike connects they will likely lean forward in either scenario if not drop outright. I believe it's one of the stronger openings the mma and systems like krav maga has adopted from muay thai. Low kicks are extremely hard to read especially if the upper body appears non threatening. It also is extremely low risk. A block or grab is unlikely and evading only puts you back at square one. Low risk, high reward. But this is generally low lethality as seen in the combos common use in mma. I really like krav magas answer to this to, though even the first move can be fatal so you better mean it... Palms out in a "no" fashion chin down looking up over your eyebrows great peripheral of waist and arms and looks downright apologetic, hands close to center mass and low. If they impede passed a certain point to your hands drive the palm directly up from center mass which again is extremely hard to see. If you can ascertain before if they are right or left handed drive with the opposite arm so you can grab and control the power arm as they fall back and down. From here it can be as lethal or non lethal as your willing to risk. A very rapid kick to the throat being a life ender. Running being the least. I really love the krav move because it is so damn deceitful and the muscle memory required is very easy to train on a dummy or a willing partner at full speed w soft touch. The muay thai move relies more on skill and how they respond to a strike is different depending. For muscle memory I know this is sadistic as fuck but it's so vital and I had a great teacher burn into my head. Sing pop goes the weasel in your head practicing and immediately fire and compete the motion as fast as you can on "pop". Do it till you can finish the movement before the word weasel w a weighted target. Then do it to the real song. Make the attack queue touching your hands in ANY WAY the pop. You'll fire off like a mouse trap. It sounds silly but it one of the most rapid easy to learn dangerous moves I've seen. If you push up hard enough the head snapping back alone will very likely paralyze or kill them and if you drive back and down the head will contact the floor first for even more lethality. If my life is in danger and I'm cornered this will likely be my go to. Btw I love the boxers take on the move, I never considered that one. They come from a similar methodology you can tell.

[@harleyshoaf4916]

You are absolutely right

[@RhenoRose]

Good way to prepare with good timing for abrupt move. BRILLIANT

[@54356776]

When someone tries to intimidate you like this they are so close that to me they don't want to fight, they want to look tough. Headbutting is not only effective but it's quick and f ing hurts.

[@Kapsones33]

Best technique in this situation is using your hand as a whip by lunging your upper knuckles on his nose. This will bring him out of balance and will make his eyes cry and that gives you the opportunity to kick him in the balls :D

[@54356776]

FistFullOfNope You ever tried that in real life ?

[@Kapsones33]

Andrew Fishburn Yeah many times, always works because the anatomy of the body can't do anything else when the nose gets damaged like that (it's the softest part of the body besides the balls). If you end up in the street fight your opponent always plays the macho man role which means all his movements will be big to try to intimidate you. If you use quick techniques like this you have the element of surprise.

[@54356776]

FistFullOfNope Which is why a headbutt (properly glasgow style to the face) is more effective. I've been punched on the nose many times, you get used to it mate.

[@Kapsones33]

I find a headbutt too risky, you need to keep your distance and imo the best thing to do is that technique or just the good ol' fist fight.

[@nightrider3067]

*Just a tip it would help your channel to introduce yourself briefly in the beginning of every video.It helps word of mouth travel.Good vid*

[@guywithknife]

Night Rider I think you should introduce yourself after the introduction. First grab our attention, then introduce, then the rest of the video.

[@jay5ivez]

You have a nice pfp

[@emmanouil9400]

- "Sir, can you describe the person that knocked you unconscious"? - "Yes. Bald, British accent, and the loveliest smile you've ever seen".

[@leehelppie4544]

lol...

[@SupportTechQ]

Police: hm sounds like a pretty cool guy Victim: Excuse Me? 🤨 Police: Ughh Nothing, Nothing at all well get to the bottom of this. Gets off work, opens KZbin and watches Fight Science plot twist not knowing it’s the guy.

[@alexanderaho9565]

That smile tho

[@estlhm805]

That smile after each instruction ( priceless)😁😁 it's like getting your ass beat with a smile included 😁😁

[@burntrim]

I like the smile at the end of each segment, it's friendly. I bet this is a genuinely nice guy

[@Florentinogarcia88]

I love the title, the approach, and the smile! Lmao 😂😁

[@SamuelKeelerWoW]

What if im not a 6'4 black guy with years of martial arts training?

[@jjenson2006]

_What if im not a 6'4 black guy with years of martial arts training?_ That's where a 9mm come in. :)

[@AzraelJericho]

Samuel Keeler Kick in the balls.. Knee up to the nose. Job done most of the time.

[@ChicagoThomas]

jjhenson you exemplify why the modern day man is such the p*#@$ that he is. Learn how to square up and hold your own or keep your mouth closed. I'll take a male nutkicker before I'll ever respect some lil b... that has to hide behind the barrel BC he can't handle himself in a man to man.

[@jjenson2006]

Bilal Abdullah jjhenson?? I'm going to guess you're trying to spell my handle because it's the closest to mine than others. First of all, my comment was more about humor than anything, which is why there is a smiley at the end. Secondly, although I own guns, I never carry one with me because I don't live in a high crime area. If I ever did carry a gun, it wouldn't be to use against a weaponless attacker, unless I felt my life was in imminent danger. Thirdly, someone asked what to do if the person was 6'4 with years of martial arts training. In other words, if the guy has a huge advantage over you and was hell bent on killing you. If the guy knocked someone down, straddled them and proceeded to punch them in the face with no mercy, having a gun on you is not such a bad idea. Fourth, I can post whatever the fuck I want. You can take your own advice and keep your own mouth closed; and maybe learn how to write too. Fifth, hiding behind a keyboard and claiming your toughness has to be one of the most pathetic things you can do on the internet. Usually people who act that way online are actually the exact opposite. They are pussies and are projecting their cowardliness onto others to make them feel more like the man they wish they were.

[@AzraelJericho]

jjenson2006 Fucking right on.

[@ubertocreote3198]

The fact that he’s giving a physical demonstration while talking to the camera at the same time. Dang....oh yeah, I almost forgot....the smile. 😂😂

[@keysofdoom5960]

Yeah, this is Wing Chun applied to reality! I love your channel. Greetings from SP, São Paulo - Brazil!

[@liag8961]

“And make sure all your weapons are facing them” *Grins* My new fav coach right here 😂

[@MisterVolts]

My approach - swift vertical motion with knee, done. (trust me, it works)

[@richr108]

Good lord just look at all these dudes fawning over his smile...

[@dragan3290]

My approach is exactly what you say especially when looking at the eyes and body. But I always step back on an angle and try to keep the distance. Reason I do this is front leg defense from a groin kick. Hands in front in a diffusive manner. Also watch his elbows if a punch is thrown. Elbow moves slower than a fist. Easier to block. My wing chun mixed with freestyle karate and 2 instructors saying to try to diffuse this way. Btw it worked over 20 years ago and only had to do it once. Cheers

[@williamgoss4691]

Great self defence tips, but the smiles were truly frightening !! (haha ?!)

[@Trojanexpo59]

He looks so terrified poor guy 😂

[@itzking4301]

Exhausted is probably a more appropriate word, they train all day and record after training.

[@MarkedInBlack]

It’s great when an instructor gives you some valid, potentially lethal instruction and then flashes the Cheshire Cat smile 😀

[@thegrapplinghookGB13]

Although I’ve seen a lot of self-defense stuff, fight stuff and of course Geoff Thompson’s comprehensive philosophy/approach to dealing with intimidation -I would have to say my favorite is Chael Sonnen shoving the axe murderer hard in the chest as he tries to get in his face, yelling “I can’t let you get close to me!”

[@adamlennon2282]

Great understanding of bio mechanics and mindset. I wish all traditional Martial Arts followed this route instead of focusing on how to score a point.

[@richlyons6004]

Love your videos. I think taking a peripheral look at their shoulders would keep you from being sucked into the emotional aspect of confrontation whilst giving you a good view of shoulder and hip rotation whilst keeping a lookout for hand movements.Thinks for your videos 👊

[@graylad]

I said this once, I'll say it again. BEST channel about self defense on KZbin.

[@davidbuckwitz5408]

Stuart James, Do you think this instructor has sped up the recording of the exchanges? Seems a bit fast! Just wondering what you think. Thanks. David.

[@edi9892]

The 1 million dollar question: how to deal with fear? Even those that are trained to fight can be paralyzed by fear and if they react, then they have often tunnel vision, lack of fine motor skills and throw out all they've learned in favor of wild flailing attacks. To make it even worse, when panic is replaced by a berserkers rage, then they'll not notice that they're injured nor that they have to stop attacking, since they've won, easily resulting in an overkill and hence charge for murder (second degree).

[@fightscience]

+edi you make a valid point. I'm going to do a series of videos on the subject of fear management, starting with the effects of tunnel vision. We're in the process of editing it. Having said that we have started another series on Mental Toughness. Feel free to check out our other videos on our channel. Thanks for the great comment.

[@edi9892]

Fight SCIENCE I'll be looking forward to it.

[@beefmercs6809]

i am a doorman, what i do is speak to them and tell about the consequences they'll face if it turns violent then if you think it will kick off sure tell them the police are on they're way most people knock it off then.

[@freddykrueger5503]

probably the most sane advice on here.

[@hopebear06]

I've just landed my first job in the industry. Spell my name the same as you too. Rare. 1970.

[@edwardbeaven7222]

Jarrod, guess the idea of 500,000 volts of taser, mace, and a jail cell makes most idiots think.

[@moniquedavis7604]

I just love the way he smiles at the end of every instruction....lol. And yes I am still paying attention to the video...lol.

[@SA77888]

I love it, would like to learn more about the phycological side of intimidation.

[@pr0gengoo96]

As a must Thai practitioner for years now, I'll give you the best advise for a street fight - train as hard as you can your.....running - that's right - be the freakin Flash. In a ring or a cage I sure can beat em up he'll send em one after another - no worries - but on the street..a whole another animal. I've seen a humble looking man take out a freakin katana from under his jacket and almost slicing a taxi driver before my eyes - you never know what to expect from ppl on the street. So take my advice - sure, train martial arts but whenever necessary run as hell

[@54356776]

Kal El best advice on here mate well said, don't be a hero.

[@fightscience]

+Kal El fact is young men fight for ego. Real men can walk away from ego situations. My experience is that people who know how to fight can walk away because they have nothing to prove. Just sharing my thoughts. Thanks for watching.

[@limkohyoong3720]

I agree with you. Resort to runfu when the need arises in the absense of gunfu amd kungfu.

[@johncrouch8988]

Agreed. Walk or run if you have to! Always better to be out of a bad situation. My problem is I’m getting old and can’t run or fight now! But I can pray!

[@ndra2.549]

Lmao I love this advice

[@drdrsmartypants2286]

My issue personally Is when someone gets in my face I antagonize them and challenge them and get frustrated which is a flaw of mine. But this guy is spit in in framing with it. Spot. On

[@Bob-zx7io]

"Because I'm so close to him I KNOW he's going to push me." "What happens if he gives you an uppercut right to your chin?" "I KNOW he's going to push me."

[@adethomas7840]

Or a knee in the bollocks.

[@chadmueller1784]

OR, he is a Terminator and your name is John Connor...

[@richr108]

A lead elbow from that position is the most direct, effective and brutal strike you can land when someone jams you like that. Elbows are your best weapon in that close. The hook is right there as well. The belief that you need to push to create space is just that, a belief. If you’re going to take the time to push, you’re better served taking the time to deal some pain.

[@Khedran]

If you're close enough, only a skilled boxer will squeeze in that uppercut. Hes always been a proponent of ALL the way in or ALL the way out. If theres a gap in the middle you're definitely getting struck at instead

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Or a jab?

[@tangledline]

Well there is a difference of what you are asking and what you are saying. Also trained in martial arts but also in street scenarios on the Law Enforcement side and the Civilian side. First and foremost I would try to talk my way out of it keeping a minimum of an arms distance from the subject. "Squaring" off is not a good thing because a spear rush (or any for that matter will always catch you off guard) will make you lose balance. I prefer the fighting stance regardless of the "telegraphing" a punch (only for those who strike one handed or those who know how to backhand). I also prefer my hands and arms minimum at above waist level for immediate confrontation. You as a "victim" have to chose when you want to stop being a victim. You can run away early, run after defense or stay and fight for your life. If one has come closer than arms length then you must make a choice. Every thing else after that does not matter for you have no idea what your opponent knows...or doesn't know. You can say 'I would do this and do that' but truth be told..you opponent might be equally trained in "this and that".

[@infectionsman]

Bingo, its all about the inability to react in time if someone is closer than arms length.

[@varanid9]

ANY reaction is slower than an action. You stand square so you can throw the first blow; forget that "never hit first" crap as that's a one way ticket to losing. The best defense is truly a good offense. As for legalities, better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Perhaps it's time we forced laws to be on the side of aggressive law abiding citizens for a change, instead of trying to condition us all into sheep. But, I'm sure the conventional minded will be outraged at this "nuttiness", as they have been well conditioned to be.

[@trissuper1]

+ tangled Line , awesome comment!!! once they are within arm length range, it is decision time . Because in that range it is very dangerous and the opponent can be a crazy mf that will bash in your brains or maybe it is just a loudmouth that will be scared even if u just push him. i will do this and then that and if would do this u must blablabla, it doesnt work, i would be so nervous my brain would stop working. if your not a fighter and u know it , buy some good mace and spray the bully, game over and then run away or kick him in the head, better run away but thats your choice

[@tangledline]

You can always detach your arm and throw it at them from 10 feet away. Sometimes that works for me. It is getting it back that is hard...Sometimes I overthrow it and I am screwed with one arm.

[@nicknamednickify]

then when he reaches down to pick up your arm, you might be able to rush in and detach his arm and slap him with it just for a little surprise...Sometimes that works. And yes, the obvious question then is what can happen at that close range afterwards. Sometimes, yes, it just ends up in a slappity slap slap contest of "why are you hitting yourself? huh? why are you hitting yourself?" But you've got to think in terms of defusing and disarming the situation like this before it all gets out of hand. Its a hands down lose lose situation no matter how you look at it.

[@quadroff3033]

0:37 damn that slap was personal😂

[@Mraquanetchris]

I was taught to watch the shoulders, chin down, keeping the eyes in the peripheral.

[@dancindavey1515]

Meow Good idea.

[@gregorydashnaw2522]

@@dancindavey1515 Exactly!

[@dancindavey1515]

gregory dashnaw Hey Greg, don’t know what you’re replying to. Too much time to find the other guy.

[@dianelidell5768]

Same.

[@chriswilletts3621]

Thank you brother. Appreciate your learned advice. Great channel

[@cloudprowler8619]

xD i love the random big smiles you toss inbetween explanations

[@jeffwalters1749]

Nice video! It’s rare that anybody on here actually talks about that aspect of fighting and not just the technical part of fighting. I think it’s really important for a school regardless of the art to have at least one class each week or a couple or more spending time on the build up to a situation and not just the technical response to a situation, because you can learn all the techniques in the world and you can spend years in classes learning moves or defense but if you don’t prepare for the psychological aspect of an attack and the fact that some of these people attacking you might just be a little sneaky about it. Some of them have the ability to be extremely calm and charming and two seconds later they’ve got a knife at you or sucker punching you. Do you think it’s possible to make a follow up video doing a little bit of acting on the attackers part?

[@fightscience]

The main content on our channel now is the psychological aspect of self defence. We have lots of videos on every thing from body language to psychology. I think this is the type of video you were talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZucqpJ3o7GFe9k. If it's not, let me know and I will film a new one for you.

[@bayouboy8644]

The smiling Assassin !!!

[@RowdyGrunt]

I'm made the move from traditional arts back in 93, and have never looked back. You're the ONLY TMA guy in this day and age that is truly credible. Your delivery is great, and that mischievous smile is awesome.

[@karnecazaken6847]

Great tips about how to react and positioning to the opponent...

[@jjhdtv6834]

This going to help me cause this boy always pushing me around

[@ubermench1000]

Exactly , and nice soft style speed there for a second . Impressive :)

[@meytalyasser2445]

man! you have a great smile and thanks

[@lhkraut]

Enjoy the videos. They are very informative. I know that if I saw your smile, should we have a conflict, I am about to die.

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

I've defended this rationale to so many martial artists who want to keep the side angle. I tell them at such close range, being sideways is not a small target... they can't miss, so stoppretending you're a smaller target up close. You want to make ALL your weapons available to you... stand square to them. This is most effective. Learn to use sticky hands. Knees, elbows, angled attacks, shoulder and head butts, pressure point strikes, flurry of punches. Turning away halves your capabilities

[@Kng-hv2qb]

“What’s your method for facing fear” I’m 6’4 230lbs and haul pallets for a living.

[@davewade3876]

What's MY method for facing fear? I'm 5'3, 120#, and I show no fear. That in itself intimidates my opponent. They don't know if I'm crazy, or dangerous, or BOTH. I get the jump on them every time.

[@tradewolf6903]

@@davewade3876 Well you have to have fear at some point with someone, you cant beat everybody you nutcase.

[@tradewolf6903]

Facing someone like you would be to break you down from the waist down, work on the knees, kick or punch in groin then as you go down to hold your balls i will be able to punch you for a K.O. as you would be lower and im 5' 8" 165lbs. It is possible, wasting time trying to fight you stand up & up would be a problem if you grabbed a hold of me and if you did i would eye gouge you or head butt you in the nose ridge. Big guys are actually not that bad unless they grab you or sucker punch you. Keeping distance and strike in sensitive areas not wasting time trying to box.

[@ShockNAwww]

Abuelita * respect grannies! Lol

[@RakibHasan-ln8ll]

Fight me😏

[@blakemiles3728]

lol at the big smile every after the videoclip

[@cindywebster8167]

Gotta Love his Smile!!!

[@outeredge6483]

Thank you for the time you take to help people feel more confident in this scary world.

[@alexian9881]

Love the videos sir, informative and useful ! P.S. : Props to the guy helping you demonstrate these things, I see u mate and those hits are not easy to take, respect all the way :D

[@unseenadventures8130]

It's amazing the control that guy has over his hands. The ability for him to just touch his student with that speed makes me want to learn.

[@darrin81128112]

This would have been useful if i had watched it before Black Friday now i have to live in shame that a 73 year old Lady got my 10 dollar crock pot dam it. No way can i ever show my face again at my local Walmart .

[@cloroxbleach2511]

lmao

[@fightscience]

+darrin8112 ha ha... you got intimidated by a 73 years old. Good for her, where I can train with her. I must learn her secret.

[@cloroxbleach2511]

Fight SCIENCE LMAO

[@JoopShoop2]

why would you even screw with a woman shopping. You got what you deserved.

[@svfox]

I just went to the mall and threw isles over and trashed the place until a guy got in my face to intimidate me. Then I positioned myself in front of him and he punched me right in the face knocking me out. I gotta say your advice didn't work

[@fightscience]

+Steven Fox sounds like you missed the point of standing to the side of him not directly in front of him. Anyway fighting is stupid. Why did you bother...

[@donteo508]

Wait what? You know you should react to him attemptingto punch you right?

[@svfox]

ah

[@earth2950]

Steven Fox : you made my 4am power nap worth wild' when a troll so obvious works out

[@fightscience]

+Angerangel Angel and I thought he was a 10 year old kid ha ha... well spotted.

[@jonvolcaman9309]

Looking angry at a taller opponent just signals lack of control and smiling signals arrogance or weakness. Its better to show confidence with a neutral look. That way the opponent won't know what your strategy is.

[@sivertakermo1034]

Love the smile at the end