5 TRUTHS YOU Know BUT DON'T TRAIN to FIGHT

Do you have these KEY self defence skills? This week we use a simple Self Defence Checklist to help you access whether you are fully prepared to defend yourself in the real world. Let us know in the comments below if we have missed any key areas you should focus on for the best self defence. #selfdefense #martialarts
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[@hmr7384]

So the five truths are... Mobility Understanding attack cues Understand weapon draws Beware of multiple attackers Try avoid being on the ground So if we master these we may give ourselves a fighting chance Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@synth3tic145]

@@erwinadolf4010 why are you here

[@agl9591]

@@erwinadolf4010 That's gay

[@4thamendment237]

ESPECIALLY avoid being on the ground. If you go to the ground with multiple attackers you're done for. So IF you wake back up from that, you may be in a wheelchair wearing a bib while staring out the window watching the flowers grow for the rest of your life.

[@4thamendment237]

@@erwinadolf4010 I ask seriously, what advice would you give that these videos are missing?

[@scottg6754]

Honestly I don't know what neighborhood he lives in but multiple attackers with weapons has never been part of my existence. I am 61 and have been everywhere. Multiple attackers with weapons, LOL, I have some skills, and in that scenario I am going to be severely injured or dead.

[@donloughrey1615]

In the early 70s myself and friends where having issues with a local MC 'club''. One night when only three of us where left, about 12-15 of them burst through the doors of our local bar. About six of them where on me and just the sheer weight of them was bringing me to the floor, thankfully I kept presence of mind and knew I had to protect my vital organs. I wrapped my fingers in the long hair of one of them and pulled his head into my chest as hard as I could to avoid the boots and protect my head. Luckily the guy was huge and he made a good shield. I got out with only 35 stitches to the head from a tire Iron, one small stab wound and several holes in my legs from various 'tools'. It could have much worse but I think my human shield saved me.

[@orlandogonzalez9360]

with all the BS stories on here including this guy commentating who I STILL cant figure out who TF he is ..... this story sounds the most credible.

[@town944folk]

Your human shield probably died

[@themadrazorback2019]

In that situation, that is success!

[@RichieBrownAnAdventurer]

As someone who grew up and still lives in a very dangerous neighborhood, having been jumped many times and been in many street fights ...THIS is the most intelligent and realest video for self defense on KZbin. All of these things mentioned are things people with street smarts do as second nature, i even have many tricks myself, i will give you my favorite: as many people in my area carry knives and i often get knocks at the door late at night from random strangers, if i feel i must answer, i answer with my headlamp switched on as any would be attackers will be blinded as i open the door giving me the chance to determine weather or not they are hostile.

[@4thamendment237]

Agreed. I carry one of those blindingly bright flashlights. Step 1: you light 'em up right in the face with the flashlight strobe setting -- I guarantee they will be disoriented. Step 2: I also carry grizzly bear repellent which fires in a thick stream for about 15 feet (the ad claimed 30 feet. THIS is why whenever you get any kind of weapon that shoots, especially guns, know its capabilities and limitations. Test it, get comfortable with it, whatever it is. Don't make the first time you use it the first time you HAVE to use it). Anyway, my motto for using these things is "first ya blind 'em, then ya spray 'em." 😉

[@kaizen5023]

That's a good tip about the headlamp - then you have your hands free.

[@damienholland9244]

Dang, bro, where I live none that ever happens. Ventura County, California here. Oxnard is sometimes dangerous, though, but that's mainly at night. I'd try to move if I lived in your area but I understand some people prefer staying for diff reasons.

[@damienholland9244]

@@whyfuckinchannel Agreed. But honestly I'd rather be homeless in another city than live in a violent area with gangs and such all over the place. I'd rather take my chances with other homeless people in a calmer city.

[@Ponkdonker]

Why are random people knocking on your door, and why are you opening the door for them?

[@hmr7384]

That guy who came out the lift and proceeded to punch each one as they tried to come out still impresses so much 🔥💪🏽👏🏽

[@fightscience]

Agreed... he has street smarts.

[@elragnarrok5995]

@@fightscience link the videos on a separate webplace?

[@mcroadracer1]

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭KJV

[@jamesswain100]

Great video! As mentioned below “the present of mind” can be a game changer. I was in Nigeria and cornered by 3 guys with machetes. Coming at me saying “you American, you American we don’t like Americans “! Although I hold a 1st degree black belt I knew it wouldn’t help. So I said “I’m not American I’m a Texan and America took over our country” and we are fighting to take it back. Then showed them my tattoo outlining the state of Texas and continued to BS them about it and all of a sudden we were best friends, comrades in our crusade against our governments. Talked my way right out of a bad situation

[@fightscience]

Loved this... goes to show how staying calm and BS gets you out of trouble. Good job Sir!

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Funny !

[@baron5595]

Absolutely. Creating a common enemy is a potent negotiation tool.

[@juanroble6574]

@@baron5595 hey, thank you.

[@teebee7374]

Damn! Well done chap!

[@FightCommentary]

That first point is so important!

[@fightscience]

And it's the central theme that connects all the truths. You need mobility in all the other situations. Hope you are well Jerry.

[@offroadastroothervans.4685]

Great points

[@keitherickson9058]

what is the recommendation for older cats riddled with joint injuries? I say strike first, strike fast and hope there aren't 4 or more.

[@sophiacristina]

Oh, look who is here! Your channel is cool... I'm one of your subs... :3

[@ives3572]

Situational awareness or presense of mind, quick physical reactions or reflexes, mental strength or toughness, composure or self-confidence, resourcefulness, the instinct or the will to fight back and defend yourself, knowing when to fight back or when to just run away as fast as you can, avoiding people places and situations that potentially lead to heated altercations or violent encounters, and your martial arts/fighting/self-defense skills and techniques (if you have any or some) which you have spent long periods of time practicing and training, can drastically increase your chances of successfully defending yourself and surviving potentially violent self-defense encounters. Speaking based on my personal experience as a self-defense practitioner.

[@teebee7374]

Thanks, as extensive as that seems, you've covered enough encounter feasibility and potential counter technic, one's being novice is no longer completely vulnerable there's a base from which to build, invaluable grounding, Salute! Peace, 🙏🏾🤜🏻🤚🏾💛🤚🏻🤛🏾🙏🏻

[@maximusspartan7409]

The one weapon I carry with me is a pen. Its stainless steel I modified it with a rubber grip. No one gives it a second look but I know what it can do.

[@SD4philly]

no matter what its a pen we are in agreement

[@vendettagrazie5653]

You are not going to do anything with it

[@maximusspartan7409]

@@vendettagrazie5653 I hope I never have to use it...I'd rather have and not need as opposed to need and not have. Come on bruh, sharp metal object in plain view.

[@melonmusk3976]

@@maximusspartan7409 MarkyMark

[@k_raam]

John wick 2.0

[@robertcampbelljr.3195]

I was practicing tae kwon do and I found someone breaking into my car, I snuck up on them and my main tactic was limiting their mobility if a fight broke out. I confronted the person and it was the lady across the street. I didn't hit her but I scared the crap out of her and let her go. May God bless her for showing me my true level of readiness. I won without fighting that time but I need to be ready for any situation. I love the insight this channel gives me🤘😎

[@hanktheblesseddeejay]

It’s a shame you can’t show those video clips as examples anymore, they really were very useful for illustrating the points being made

[@fightscience]

I know... it's a big disappointment on our side. KZbin is so sensitive now. Even this video had to be reviewed by them.

[@raytroughton494]

@@fightscience I never saw that Krav Maga knife disarm/ gun disarm? My friend in Construction has a really strong grip and decades of swinging a hammer, he laughs out loud when he watches that

[@theman2017inc]

Sifu Mark, you’ve just confirmed that being good in one martial arts form though that can be a accomplishment is not enough. If one is doing BJJ, then striking or boxing as in Wing Chun/ Thai or conventional boxing as well as grappling/ take downs as in Judo/ Aikido are important to be multi faceted. Many thanks 🙏🏾

[@fightscience]

Indeed... I guess I'm just speaking from my experience. My philosophy is to train my weaknesses. Hence why I cross train arts.

[@jimlowe5433]

@@fightscience Cross train using those things which best are applied to what you will need. But the first is the state of mind and acceptance you can be attacked.

[@BadazzShovelhead]

I learned as a counterintelligence agent in the USMC to constantly watch everyone and everything. To essentially be hyper alert- not freaking yourself out- but just a common assessment of where you re and who is sharing your space. Before I went in to CI- I was a high op-tempo unit and I learned the break stuff and kill people but it wasn't until I went to a CIT that I learned to see things to avoid a situation or to be ready. I am a big guy, in shape I have been in many violent encounters around the world and now as a civilian, I do my very best to ensure my family and I are 2 steps ahead of the situation when possible. If I can avoid violence I will, if I can't I do my best to bring a level of violence they are not prepared for- to their day. You've made so many outstanding points in your videos, I can't cover them all. Suffice to say if people watch one series it should be this- I can't take the weirdos with their over the top instruction, weird overly complicated moves, bravado - The good doctor does this right. This reminds me a lot of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Krav Maga where it is practical applications not weirdness. Violence is one solution a solution used if you have failed in doing other things properly. Or someone is just an ass and needs a hole stomped through them.

[@themadrazorback2019]

Great post, thanks. In the Corps, do people typically specialize in Intelligence OR Counterintelligence, or is there crossover - soldiers moving from one discipline to the other? Thanks for your service Sir!

[@JakeV.]

In my bjj class we sometimes do a game where the entire class tries to take down one person. I use the clinch with one as a shield and form a line I learned from this channel. Works great! Thanks

[@4thamendment237]

One other thing to be aware of in a street fight is that it is more likely than not that the first punch from your opponent is going to be on YOUR left. Have you ever noticed whrn you see somebody with a black eye in a picture or in real life the black eye is almost ways the left eye? That's because most guys are right handed and most guys will try to win a fight with a one punch knock out. So of course read his overall body language but guard left gentlemen; that's the side where his first punch is probably going to be. (Especially since most guys don't know how to fight physically, and the sucker-punchers are out of ideas if that first punch doesn't work for them.😉).

[@jasper2114]

Haha so true. Cover up with the left arm, counter with a nice right hand of your own

[@thecarnosaurchannel2819]

This is the real deal self defence Chanel guys no bs no fancy stuff not just the phisycal part but the mental part 2

[@deadmeatgames2]

People are just unpredictable animals. Treat them as such.

[@hm....4098]

Yoo brotha u not in good place

[@deadmeatgames2]

@@hm....4098 Why is that? I love dogs but understand there are dogs that bite while wagging thier tail. People are much the same, good luck to you.

[@hm....4098]

@@deadmeatgames2so be aware of u surrounded equal "treat them as such" 🤔 daa what are u a bubble boy

[@elizajames477]

Love some of the tips. I had an interesting confrontation last week.. a mugger trying to rip backpack open/off. He was dodgey approaching, and wasn't trying to fight. Kept running off and coming back. Was very different from normal fight.. I took him in headlock and managed to wiggle out (though we went to ground) and then he ran off.. and came back again. Reflecting on it, I should have done more damage to the guy (punches, eye poke) to discourage the attacker from returning, rather than wrestling. In end he ran away with pocket ripped off of rucksack which hd 2 pens in it. I saved phone and computer and e reader I had in main part!

[@johncarpenter1476]

Most of your videos address situational awareness first so well - especially the environmental aspects relative to awareness of trap points, etc. Outstanding as usual but the knife weapon defense/take-away segments are perplexing to me. I was an urban American law enforcement officer for 31 years and have been personally involved in deadly encounters. I bounced at a nightclub in college and have what I would describe as a moderate training background in wrestling and traditional self defense techniques involving most of the main MMA skill-sets. But I would never engage with a person armed with a weapon, especially an edged weapon unless I had no alternative and could not escape - that becomes harder with age. At 61 yrs old, I still train hard but mainly for mobility, flexibility, speed and strength because they decrease more with age but are very important in initial avoidance or if forced to fight. The main point is that effective weapon take-a-ways and edged weapon self defense is a HUGE but very perishable skill-set and takes consistent, realistic training just to be "decent" or have the "ability" as you say. Unfortunately the UK has strict gun laws and citizens cannot effectively arm & protect themselves against knives and other deadly weapons. In America, we have a saying that you do not bring a knife to a gun fight. So fortunate to have our 2nd Amendment! Many Americans are armed with a firearm for protection. It takes far less training than developing and maintaining effectiveness at weapon take-a-ways and is an easy skill-set to learn and maintain with age. Unfortunately the UK doesn't allow for that. By far most of our violent, urban gun crime is not committed by lawful gun owners - rather it's committed by felons who are illegally in possession of firearms and not being seriously held accountable.

[@_....J........................]

This. Is. Gold. Thank you for this Study, Dr. Phillips and Fight Science. Very relatable to my experiences.

[@lesliefisher2024]

Interesting , cause in ninth grade a friend of mine always walked up to a wall before fighting whether against one or some. He said so he could see everything and so attackers had to come to him head-on.

[@ks-zc1jh]

Well, High School kids often can't fight

[@timo.8617]

Exactly its a 9th grader hahahaha

[@emanueletorregrossa4218]

still a valid comment though!!

[@flyinglawnmower7457]

Under rare circumstances,this could be practical

[@Germanicworlds]

Earn decent money. Live in a nice neighbourhood. Don't associate with aggressive, ignorant people. Don't go out at night to places where there are bars and clubs. Avoid bad areas. Run away if you can instead of fighting. If you get a bad feeling about a person or place, get out of there. In my experience, I have only had problems with confrontations and violence, on weekend nights in town centres, in bad areas, or when I'm around idiots. I avoid all of that now, and keep myself to myself. Life is peaceful that way. If you're defending yourself physically, often, you need to ask yourself why you're getting into those situations so much. It's not normal.

[@miketee2444]

I never care what people think of me, I always try to get away from a bad situation and tell them whatever they want to hear but my rule is noone talking crazy will ever get within arms reach. I will back up once but if they try to get close enough to hit then it's better to give than receive. I will bury my thumbs in their eyes and don't care if they ever see again because I know I tried to deescalate. I used to love to fight but too old for that stuff and too many people depend on me. That means I can't afford to lose.

[@nightcall7398]

Gererally speaking most men with an older brother, or a father versed in street smarts have taught this to you. If not, then this video is pure gold for those of us who have never considered thinking of these things. Great video my friends.

[@fightscience]

Thank you Sir. 🙏

[@ahmetcancakmak8098]

So, narrow places would be an advantage against multiple attackers, like exactly Thermopylae War.

[@fightscience]

Exactly... 😉

[@kylemlm]

I was jump by two very big guys between cars in the past back late 80s. I jump on the bonnet / car hood as platform for my kicks and pick up broken beer bottles. I walk away with out scratch.

[@jeffreyhotchkiss9451]

Very fortunate to only have been encircled once. Stayed polite, relaxed my whole body into my feet, and made an escape plan, saying "I don't want to fight you" to the group leader. Didn't need the plan which was likely less than 50% odds of success; they accepted my peace pledge. Resolved to be careful with eye contact in the future -- street lesson learned.

[@j.pendergrass9805]

Creating a baseline for your environment is essential. Glad you put that out there. 👍

[@astillero711]

Nonverbal cues are about 80% of communication. Great points

[@ChosanGLM]

You guys do an excellent job with your information, presentation and execution. Thank you . Keep Shining ⭐️✨✨

[@jmoney6652]

Going between parked cars could get you trapped. Great work my friend

[@snakeman9902]

Great advice, you nailed it when you have mentioned look at the signs. I would say usually , there are signs before an attack. The intimidation clue is perfect.. The ego is a perfect example, a major play in this would be trying to get a response from you. Glaring Insults Squaring up to you Chest bumping Finger pointing Pushing This is pure provavation to get you to react and fuel their aggression, this will result in them serving their ego if you don't respond, or if they are more intent on getting physical. Fuel their ego for an attack. The question is, when do you decide to attack or ignore and walk away? It maybe interesting to do a show on this if you haven't already done so? Unfortunately, I personally can not run away. Not forgetting, at times, nerves can get the better of you and you may freeze, training helps, but by no means a guarantee.

[@Tht1Gy]

This is the third or forth time I've watched this vid. I love it each time. A couple of things about "blocking": Like The Man says- Attack the attack. I've trained this for years AND I've see this vid before, but re-watching his take, as usual deepens my understanding on "the *Why* , And, my instructor always taught: The most effective block is to 'not be there'. Whether the means head-movement, or leaving (not running away) when you see trouble brewing, or...

[@Coopdog1911]

Well thought out and useful video once again.

[@RobertJohnson-nf8mt]

Touch'e! Well said I've done martial arts my whole life but we get lulled into thinking we are so tuff the reality is that it doesn't make us prepared! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!!! Good Video! Respect!

[@brasildiegopro]

Essential information as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@truth7244]

True martial artists. Hat off for you.

[@Cooko233]

I guess as with all your videos, hopefully I'll never need to use this... but it's great that you share this valuable information. Thank you!

[@wilhelmkeyser5393]

As I said; great video! I with respect want to add two things! Carry weapons yourself and identify the leader/ trouble maker's and take them down hard and fast. They are usually one or two and upfront. It breaks the confidence of the followers.👍

[@thegreatmonke9015]

I don't think I'll ever get into a fight any time soon, but I thank you for this video so that if I ever do get into a street fight, at least I'll have a fighting chance.

[@maddogmac1]

The biggest truth is that you are likely to be hurt! Expect it so you don't go into shock. Especially when they have a blade. You can hopefully prevent it but that is the ultimate truth. Be prepared to be hurt.

[@raidri_conchobair]

Today, a fight against numerous opponents is a fight that you are going to lose 99% of all times.

[@baneandeddu8115]

LOVE IT

[@wilhelmkeyser5393]

Totally true! Thanks, good advice! Keep your back protected. I fought like this, many times. Sound advice! Great video! Thank you!👍

[@timkay4386]

Always appreciate your abilities and insight. Much respect sincerely all the best

[@portroyal8126]

Lol end up on the ground . Just like every horror movie when the lady runs she falls over haha. I love all your videos. Great work

[@mordi2537]

Thank you.

[@armageddonwes7734]

I'm a big guy, who's had 3 hip surgeries, bad knees, and neuropathy. Mobility went out the window. My fight or flight became just fight. So I had to alter the way I fight, so that every move was a potential attack. And if there's a group, I purposely back into a corner. Not only do I not have to worry about someone getting behind me, but there's also only so many attackers that can reach you in a corner. Pick em off one at a time.

[@Pbadome1]

Well said, great reinforcement of ideas, and great ideas for those who may have no training. Multiple attackers, funneling, screening works well also, using your environment, awareness of your surroundings, awareness of where the person would most likely draw the weapon from, moving in, improvised weapons. There's a lot here, great video.

[@fightscience]

Thank you Sir. I wasn't sure how this one would be received. Thanks for the feedback. 🙏

[@Pbadome1]

@@fightscience You're very welcome, and thank you for sharing all this knowledge.

[@ianosborne188]

Excellent.

[@isaiahkenny3544]

Great video great breakdown

[@phuckfumassters]

These are all great advice and tips and training a martial art for SD only increases your chances of survival. The best bet is to descaluate if you can and avoid fights at all cost. Even when you do have to fight back to defend yourself a little luck is all also involved because its not practical or realistic to be prepared for every POSSIBLE situation in a street fight scenario.

[@rogermabry2816]

thank you

[@ministry_of_love]

Great video. Thanks

[@fightscience]

Thank you.

[@clintonzorro]

Great advice

[@galaktuss]

great advices , have "some" experience in group against me shown examples are great and work nice.

[@GameDevNerd]

Back to a brick wall can be a hidden advantage if you're good at slipping and rolling. They'll break their knuckles on that wall fast, and it's game over.

[@xaviercarson6399]

Outstanding well done xc

[@jasonstewart3748]

The absence of morals in mixed martial arts is turning martial artists into the guys you need to watch out for and defend against.

[@aurorajones8481]

2:30 I just found your channel. You talk about this like I talk about traffic. I ride sport bikes and run from police cause I cant be bothered to stop. In doing so you need to read traffic like your talking about reading ppl for weapons and what they might do. I do all that w/ cars. To me its fun and a game. Your vids are solid.

[@ChrisMorton]

for me to preempt a violent attack, split seconds before is watch for movement of eyes and shoulders. Very important to gain distance as soon as you see signs.

[@dhul-sabhatanalkurdi5079]

In my opinion the back against the wall most important your going from a 360 range of danger to a 180 range its saved my life. And moving without showing you see who you attend to attack the easiest hole to open to escape. Cardio Cardio Cardio.

[@MagusKali]

I would like to add another truth "you will almost always take a hit". Better to accept that early on than be surprised by it mid-fight.

[@mashleyred2180]

This for me is a must , preparing for a smack which will always happen when facing more than one guy will take you out of panic mode.

[@Hawtload]

1. Stay aware 2. Stay fit 3. Stay armed 4. Keep high capacity mags on standby

[@auburwright3098]

The name of the game is to always know your surroundings. Know your exits know your beginning to know your ends. If I enter a house the first thing I want to know is how to get out of the house in the case of an emergency. There are three different exits you can use number one. The front door in the back door and the side door are considered one possibilities. What is your second possibilities the windows. What is your third and most possibility is get to somewhere where you can feel the most safest and stay there. Think about what I'm saying because you can save your life if you know how to get out of a dangerous situation.

[@Mercury-Wells]

Using one assailants body as a shield against another has worked for me in the past

[@jamesdavidson3259]

thanks

[@ArzHole]

Interesting video as usual. I'm now waiting on the comments from the "I've seen loads of old martial arts films, so I'm now an expert" crowd. They're always a source of comedic entertainment. 😆

[@fightscience]

They will come in the coming days when we get new viewers. They tend to be ones that call me out. 😂

[@senseimax]

super channel! respect🙏

[@fightscience]

Thank you Sir. 🙏

[@senseimax]

@Fight SCIENCE I`ll be glad your attention to my channel (russian self defense)!🙏

[@frankeinstein1]

Masterful advice…

[@fightscience]

Thank you.

[@haroldmilian9845]

Recently my father almost got attack for my neighbor he was carrying a knife, and I feel bad because i tried to help him but when I saw that badly knife my legs didn't respond that way I wanted. I need to train also my mindset for that kinda of attack. Thanks for the video

[@rayc1503]

I've never taken thought of placing yourself between objects, great call. Each and every situation is different. It's fight or freight and if you can practice your grappling skills.

[@baron5595]

I've used this tactic multiple times in my security and bouncer past.

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

Facts

[@karwenkadi6773]

Vers true words 👍🌞

[@mashleyred2180]

So glad this was touched upon, all i can say is fantastic channel.

[@fightscience]

Thank you for watching. 🙏

[@mashleyred2180]

@@fightscience What you said about funnelling was interesting sir, i have noticed i did this when some guys clearly wanted trouble, there is a narrow corridor to the entrance of this bar and i instinctively moved towards it when they attempted to surround me. I have a question though do you think it's ever possible to deal with a group? Thanks.

[@fightscience]

@@mashleyred2180 sounds like you did the right thing. To be honest the chances of surviving a group attack are low. That's why you have to increase your mobility while limiting their approach to you. That way you have some chance of dealing with one person at a time while trying to escape safely. Of course running works, but you don't want them to chase and catch you. So delay them as much as possible. Just my humble opinion, having been in this situation many times.

[@mashleyred2180]

@@fightscience Oh ok thanks for the heads up Mark.

[@eagleflies7644]

GG Tnx man

[@MrWolf-le4nv]

I practice situational awareness. I try and utilize my gifts or areas I'm better at. I also keep a good knife or 2 as well as a firearm, mace, wasp spray, a socket that fits my hand perfectly for a fist pack. I'm not saying I carry all these items together. It's just some of my equalizers. I'm 6,4 and my weight varies from 228 to 248 or so.... most people would/will jump me w multiple attackers because of my size and confidence I carry myself w. I've never been a bully... I've had martial arts and dirty boxing, remedial wrestling, and pretty good submission training. My father was 3rd degree blackbelt, cop, bouncer, and was on the SWAT team. Being able to scan the area to look for weapons or as you said choke/funnel points. Mindset is key. Everything happens fast. Like super fast. Anything to win if your life is in danger. This gentleman's channel is spot on. If anything I become overly viscous that stems from childhood abuse. My cardio is really bad. If your untrained you will forget to breathe and strictly head hunt on your opponent. Thumbs and or fingers in eyes work extremely effective if you are committed to winning bad enough. I'm not trying to sound tough or cool but if you practice and attack w all u have???Your likely to find success. Kick them on the ground. Don't set out to kill. But if you must fight? Hit first. Hit hard. Don't let up. And always have two weapons. Even if it's a small knife and mace. God Bless and hopefully you won't end up here.

[@jimlowe5433]

Mind-set, paying attention, situational awareness, confidence and understanding are the keys that are basic to everything.

[@tekkhero9767]

Essentially its a full time job 24/7 staying aware of surroundings, body language and then training of course. Every day. So make fighting your new life. Hehe

[@marcelomendez6180]

🙏🔥

[@raymondkolbus3186]

I have been an outlaw biker from us 40 years, and a construction worker for the same amount of time, I have spent a lot of time in bars that you wouldn’t want your children to go to, this video is very good, but as well as paying attention to your surroundings once somebody gets in your face I always struck first and I struck fast, and I always went home To my family

[@baron5595]

You'd be a wealth of information.

[@MeHowBeatz]

Mobility - and that's why the UK is so lucky being the first country in the world to officially recognise parkour/freerunning as a sport, cause it means money from the ministry for various classes, all age groups, with professional instructors, essentially an amazing opportunity to learn parkour basics, skills/techniques, even conditioning & all the other good stuff and it also means this option is accessible to the general public on a big scale, which is something other countries simply do not have - so please, if you're reading this comment and you haven't learned it yet, reach out to people from Parkour UK, Parkour Generations, ADAPT Certification programs, etc. and they will help you & guide you which option to choose best for you or somebody you can recommend this option to!

[@dnyl1412]

The knife seems to be todays weapon of choice, as I go about my business from day to day I assume everybody’s carrying some sort of weapon, you don’t know who’s who out here ☯️

[@bucetaporraxana]

I prefer to stay where is the wall is in my back to protect my back against a unseen person

[@fpsneb7408]

Always run if you can, you win 100 percentage for the self defense if you run.

[@chrisjones9115]

I so wish you were near where I live in the states!! I’ve tried to find someone like you for years! I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and blue belt in Japanese jujitsu. Jujitsu is the only thing that will remotely help in a street fight! I wish I knew then what I know now I’d not have taken Tae Kwon Do as with the exception of a few moves it’s useless! I’ve been in law enforcement for over 20 years and am always looking for someone like you, but can’t seem to find them. The closest I’ve come is Krav Maga but even with that there is no one near where I live… I’d take any suggestions if you have them?

[@W45P.]

"Mobility is key"

[@hcwbw3]

In the mid 1980's finishing Medical Lab at University, preparing for exam with three girls (friends) I had my girl friend, everyone in the lab program knew that, I almost killed 2 or maybe 3 attackers. The chemistry lab had 2 doors both at the front, and 1 of the 3 girls ex-boy friend and a current class mate an Iranian who was jealous (I guess) came in with two friends all three were over 6' 200 + pounds, I was at the time 5'8" 175 give or take. When they entered they took away any manner of egress and after the trash talking, I told the Iranian, "dude I come here to get my degree and improve my life and that is it. A little more trash talk and they left. My 3 friends who happen to be girls, asked me "Hector where you scared?" I said only a little. Among other things we were practicing "thin layer chromatography drug screen" the quench (used to stop and fix the reaction prior to reading the results was reagent grade HYDROCHLORIC ACID and there was a good size beaker under a hood where the testing equipment and supplies were kept. As soon as I realized the circumstances I moved a few feet to the hood and my hand was resting on the outer ledge of the hood very near the beaker. If these morons would have attacked at least 1 more than likely 2 or 3 would have had extremely corrosive HCL acid in their face. If they breathed and some of that acid got in their breathing passage more than likely they would have died, at the very least the were going to be out of the fight in seconds and have something to remember me by for life. Despite being 23 Year old very fit and practicing Karate I was in a severe deficit of force against 3 big dudes, and so legally in USA I would have been justified, it would have interrupted my schooling and would have been a fluster cluck. So verbal Judo and a little luck got me out of a big mess. I know the Iranian, found out just how much danger he was in, the way women talked and gossip, needless to say he stayed the hell away form me threw the remainder of the year till graduation. The brain is one of the most powerful weapons, being aware of what is around you and the possible uses, can save your bacon.

[@5winder]

Prevent fights... stay out of bars --- and always carry.

[@natetaylor9002]

Best part is at 0:59...where the 'Fight Science' guy punches his own forearm while trying to look cool (which they themselves say is a bad idea).

[@cheneyxxxxx]

well...that was really good!!!

[@fightscience]

Thank you. 🙏

[@fightscience]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Tianshanwarrior]

Having legal improvise weapons on you help e.g boots, a belt with a heavy buckle etc

[@John-ee8wm]

When was a paramedic... Remember a guy took to the eye clinic because he said... " Was tapped on the shoulder an when I turned around the guy hit me... He was hit with a ring which cut through the outer layers of the eye... Most likely lost that eye...

[@games4us132]

I would add to mobililty stamina. It will help you handle more than one opponent or run farther

[@pacificaifyouplease8560]

Nice. I think one can string advice in your videos together to have a standard response for most encounters. Obviously better to adapt, but for a lot of people like me a standard operating procedure that is well drilled is probably best. I have done this in the past and it worked pretty well. Not amazing, but well enough and both times (in London as a slightly naïve NZer) the assailant was shocked that I had actually done something decisive. I was decisive because it was drilled and pre-programed for if I couldn't avoid a situation (no decision processes running in my brain to get muddled by adrenaline). Also, having done a lot of outdoor sports there is real value in not deciding wwhat you are going to do, but telling yourself it might happen and you know what to do, you have practiced it). Here is an attempt to string together your lessons: Mobility, yes though practicing awareness of surroundings (this video and others you have done). Watch for the group of attackers (your video and the one on sucker punches) Stand slightly off to side with hands up and chin down (your video ) . Don't enter into the argument (personally I just say nothing, not a word, and it works pretty well- I don't believe it comes off as weak) Beware the sucker punch. Then solar plexus punch (well drilled) if you see shoulders twitch. I would add to that move a built-in mini side step to take your head off line from a sucker punch. Then a well drilled stand up routine (on your video, foot behind rear hand and close arm guard) ) if you go down. Well drilled - I do it as part of my HIIT routine. It's a great move, especially if it happens before you know it.

[@fightscience]

Thank you pulling all our videos together. They do give an overall strategy of what you should do and why. More importantly about the people you are dealing with. Hopefully in time I'll get to finish my book and get it all down properly. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Have a great day. Mark

[@TheMelloMunsta5]

Sifu Mark, I wonder if your dojo calls this 5:36 "Armadillo Position". Hopefully others can chime in too

[@harithefightlover4677]

My one and only trick....is if your opponent hits u .don't fall....do fight

[@jeffreyhotchkiss9451]

Ever see the first Jack Reacher movie, where Tom Cruise faces down 5 guys in the street, and spells out how he's going to destroy them, as they all listen patiently to his speech? (LOL)

[@jirensentry7609]

With those having weapons and multiple attackers, is it best to break arms or body parts or break the one who you are fighting, if you have him by the neck in some manner, to break his neck?

[@nathaneadson2019]

Hi dude in the videos. I Know wilderness survival. I'll teach u everything I know 4 free. Just so I can hang out with u at the end of a day. With a fire n food N share knowledge. LOVING YOUR WORK :-)

[@solomonmarcus5496]

I'm not sure if the sparring here is considered to be Randori but I noticed when you were fighting the guy with the knife and you took him down that you didn't use any knee strikes to the body which would be highly effective against that kind of ground combat.