A Simple Way To Protect Yourself From Punches - Brad Dotten PWAS GATHERING

When it comes to self-defense, flashy moves may look cool, but they often don't work in high-stress situations. Your fine motor skills can go out the window, leaving you with only the simple reactions you've trained for. Brad Dotten, a Loss Prevention & Security instructor with over 20 years of real-world experience, knows how to teach people to handle threats in high-stress situations. In this video, he demonstrates what he teaches people with little to no martial arts experience on how to defend against someone trying to punch you. It's all about building simple reactions through training and relying on them when you need them the most. So, forget about the flashy moves and focus on the basics to defend yourself effectively.
Find Brad Here: www.ronincombatives.com/

[@luisbonnet3957]

"At the end of the day, nothing will work unless you make it work." My favorite line.

[@Goshin65]

I'm adding that to my other line: "Nothing works in the street unless YOU *work* in the street."

[@leoangelomarquez]

It will only work if you practice it constantly that comes with a full contact sparring.

[@theagency13]

I love these theoretical warriors with deep explanations. Most of their training is with their mouth. You can see the reflection in their round bodies.

[@salahad-din4114]

Ah keyboard sensei 😂😂. How long yoi trained?? OK I'll give you some credit, you watched a Bruce Lee movie once

[@theagency13]

You're asking me?¿ or you commenting on the video? If not, hmm?, let's see. since the age of 8. I started training kukiwon TaeKwonDo. I got my black belt in tkd by the age of 13. Was throwing triple kicks and van Damm style split kicks like I was walking. Started Jeet kune do when I was 20 from sifu lamar m. Davis. Then, I began cross training in judo Gracie jiu-jitsu and Sambo as well. Obviously, I did kickboxing, and I got the honor to spar the late great Joe Lewis 2 rounds once around that time. He hits like a hammer and it feels like you're hitting stone. In the Late 90s. BTW, he was the only person Bruce Lee actually respected in the MA World. By now, I'm a 3rd Dan in tkd and Instructor and school owner. Got a 2nd Dan black belt and instructor level in haganah. It's a more intense Krav-maga version with no bullshit added. Then, I trained some capoeira for shits and giggles. To stay limber. Then, I started kali pekiti- tersia. An original mother martial arts from the Philippines. Includes swords knives and empty hand combat. Which I've been an instructor/guru for over 10 years. And now, training in silat for my instructor level certification. That's 10 different real martial arts. I've been in more street fights than I care to legally remember. F-U!! Keyboard warrior mofuger! Comments. Looks like you are talking about yourself. Please tell me how much you know.

[@theagency13]

Oh snap I forgot. I trained some muay-Thai under champion Kru-Vut. For a year and half. Tried some systema. Let's leave that alone eek. And some kendo a little kyokushin-kai.. yeah.. I forget half the shit I've done sometimes.. also did wing-chun for a year.. hmm. Yeah I don't know shit about martial arts. Lol

[@zop312]

and yet you still have poor mental discipline

[@kafkastrial8650]

'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face ' - Mike Tyson !

[@sincitycane1316]

"Everyone can see and breathe until they get head-butted in the nose" - Dr. EndTheFightASAP

[@msaret4384]

There are a lot of variations on this theme. Tyson was by no means the first. The military version is along the lines of "every plan works perfectly, until contact with the enemy."

[@salahad-din4114]

What a moronic comment. Hands up who's actually had their nose broken in a fight 🖐. On two occasions, once in training and once on the street. You fight until you win or you have lost. If you think a punch is painful or end it all you should never be in that position. Yes a head butt hurts your a fool if someone gets that close

[@lbsand976]

"i guarentee you will win every gunfight you never get into". great bullshido master.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Take notes MMA guys. Watch this guy and you'll actually be effective. Just make sure your opponent is 100% in concert with what you want him to do.

[@AninoffsMagister]

1000% the easiest punch to block is the one you know is coming and how and is thrown by a sycophant. 😂😂

[@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND]

Thank you.

[@JoshTheSonOfBethIsaacs]

As an MMA fighter this is tough to watch bro.

[@Peterbyl1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX_Ifp6CbtaXepY Notice how all the younger challengers are puffed and one was Gracie trained apparently. To be fair Ryabko was inducted into Spetzna at age 15. It's how one is trained not the style.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

@@JoshTheSonOfBethIsaacs Because you been doing it wrong silly.

[@danieldasilva3068]

I think John was regretting volunteering as his punching bag towards the end😅

[@saintus888]

If the other person punches that slow anyone can block. Except in the real world things happen a lot faster

[@seneca1932]

This is a period of instruction. He’s not in the middle of a fight, he’s teaching. That requires moving slowly so that his students can learn.

[@brucehuddler7518]

Except he is teaching at training speed so they can understand the form and concept, he’s not in a fight. Same as teaching boxing, or MT, slow with micro timing.

[@alanrawson-wg8io]

Obviously when the instructor is trying to teach a particular response it has to be shown in a slower controlled manner or you’ll keep repeating it until you run out of functional training partners. “training for the street “ or realistic training scenarios have their place but you have learn to walk before you can run. Even training with Red Man suits is a trade off because of visibility and mobility constraints. The best training is to learn a small repertoire of functional effective responses and preemptive techniques then practice them until you can’t get them wrong.

[@kachubby2973]

😊

[@Richard-vm8rh]

The guy is chunky doubt he has cardio!

[@area51sea]

This would be effective if your a huge bouncer vs a drunk and getting control of him with out doing a lot damage that could get you or the establishment sued or worse some kind of assault charge

[@kirvin2]

Great stuff! The arts of southeast Asia are very practical. There are still practitioners there that used the arts for day to day survival. They know what works and what doesn't. The naysayers here have clearly not experienced such tactics.

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

As someone who has been doing Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu for 30+ years this was painful to sit through.

[@raymondwade2433]

Exactly! Choreographed BS. Fat, undisciplined “instructor” who has no experience in real, raw violence, selling delusional self confidence.

[@jk1735able]

Why was it painfull dragon😂

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

@@jk1735able Because thats not how real fights or real attacks work. This is not rocket science. One can easily put on some gloves and a mouth guard and test it. Have someone actually motivated try to punch him in the face and you will be amazed how quickly this kind of thing devolves. Also, these people are gonna leave this course thinking they are better prepared to defend themselves. Thats NOT how it works. You either can fight or you cannot and there are no shortcuts. If things like this worked for actual fighting don't you think the people who get paid to fight would learn it? If you are going to learn how to block punches (what he is attempting here) You should go to people who are experts at blocking, ducking, slipping and evading punches. (IE boxers, kick boxers and Muay Thai fighters) If you want to learn how to grapple (What he also attempts to do near the end) You should go to the people who are experts in grappling (IE Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and wrestlers) The idea that there is some super secret, very easy and simple technique to defend yourself is bullshit and always has been. The solution is to actually learn how to fight. But that takes hard work and years of training. Not $500 spent at a day course.

[@natehiggerd9111]

​@@dragonballjiujitsu Larping is funny until it gets you hurt irl

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

@@natehiggerd9111 yep

[@johnmcgahan1001]

great advice about explaining yourself to a judge.

[@charlesgant3916]

Best thing I have to say for this instructor, is teach his techniques according to his style and way of teaching. If he's good,then spread the word of his system. Don't throw names around like John Wicks techniques are no good . Yes., I agree, it is flashy and fast. But i know for a fact that experienced practitioners, made it effective. Or even bashing his instructor or some instructors about how many techniques they learned. A great instructor continues involving and training. I have nothing but good to say about my instructors or those that's practice, so long that they have learned lots of techniques. I am a 71 year old man who has been studying since 12 years old in martial arts, boxing wrestling all types of techniques . Over my lifetime I adapted hapkido, judo, american boxing, Wing Chun boxing, wrestling and what ever the heck works. I will bite your ears off if that's what it takes. I teach every week. I study and practice every week, i probable have hundreds if not thousands of techniques in my head. And thank God that I do, it has never failed me that my movements and fighting ability seems programed in my mind of defense and offensive movements without thought. I've had students and other practitioners take me on blindfolded and i held my grounds, that was in my late sixties. im a retired Law enforcement officer, experienced body guard, among other things that placed me in harms way. I have been in many, maybe around a hundred physical confrontations. I am very physical and muscular man, even at 71. I dedicate myself to fitness and health as well. I surprised everybody when they see my performance and capabilities. When people say old people can't fight, it depends who the old person is. I have used and still use strong opponents and real fighting to my practices. The technique this instructor said is not practical, I have literally used it dozens of times in real situations along with a few others. I know and it's very well rounded as long as the punch is not a round punch. Yes i do practice against some of the most popular fighting. And i might use just a chosen few. I just pay attention of what's standing before me. And keep my eyes on my assailant movements, but if i was half blind, i would still have confidence in my ability. Along with faith in the Lord as well. If you teach your students right and how to keep their hands up and eyes observant and move according to the speed of fight. I have proven and i know even students who has proven it to be effective. I would also tell them, yes use your knees, your foot your elbows and make sure the entire body of your assailant is in the right hold so that his movements in punching or kicking is rendered. Practice the proper body mechanics in balance and holds when applying them. I can place a person in a hold and they'll be saying mother may i, before even thinking about making a encounter towards me. I also never speak about what not to use because of courts and law, as this instructor stayed. I teach my students about the law and being cautious not to over power the force that's necessary. But i will teach them a very aggressive technique. I know and most law enforcement officers know, that even if you use the less forceful techniques you're still going to deal with it in court. Be within the law and Gods law. But use what's necessary for you and others. That same technique is used when grabbing the throat, is actually a great technique if needed in that situation. It's no more aggressive than the other techniques that we teach in self-defense in martial art techniques. I know some top instructors that would bicker with not using wich he called John Wick, technique. I think if Bruce Lee was still alive he would put his thoughts in as well. Bruce favord these movements. When used properly, you are trapping the punching arm (follow through with that) and strike your opponent quickly and hard. Also if done right you will be able to avoid the opponents other are, I actually went up against a pro boxer, young and strong. This John Wick technique, i used on his speeding punches. Within only seconds I was able to deflect his punch strike him in the side of his head. Strike him with my elbow and locked on to his hand with a wrist lock and placed him in a hold. I almost struck him one more time, but i seen no use, he was injured. And by the way other bold statements made by video KZbinrs claimed Hapkido was not effective against boxers. They should stick to teaching there stuff and not bash others arts of discipline. And we all know. They are plenty exceptional people that study hard and different than others. It doesn't matter what art of discipline they are. To get back to my story, I then rendered aid afterward injuring the man. Truthfully, at the beginning, I did not realize he was going to fight me, I guess all the techniques that I learned over lifetime just came out of nowhere. "You know, don't learn thousands." You guys out there in KZbin land. Stick to what you know works.Learn new things. Practice hard and really learn what its like in real confrontations. You have to find yourself and train physically. Don't knock other martial arts. I come from the old school. Which you probably wouldn't understand. We didnt glorify what we did we honored and humble ourselves and practice in reality. Respect your art, be humble. And John wick, the movie star Keanu Reeves. He's actually practicing and stidies harder than most KZbinr instructors. I actually respect that man, he very well may be a better martial artist than you. Its great to teach on KZbin. Please do so. But don't knock others. You have know idea unless you are out there knocking heads around on the streets. I also found it distasteful, when one martial artist advertises his product, Don't use traditional martial arts it's no good. I'm willing to bet even the 71 year old man knows what he knows. And ill stick to what got me here. My traditional Martial arts training pluse 101 Prays the Lord 'm still enjoying my Studies and teaching at 71 years of age. And one more thing keep your body strong, muscular and don't shy from pain. Fight iron with iron, and sharpen iron with iron.

[@shengchenfan]

Amen!!! It's a damn shame that people feel they have to put others down to boost their own ego.

[@miketesla8550]

Thanks a lot for your testimony and teaching. Very instructive.

[@jamyahkai]

With all the John Wick references I thought this was an advertisement 😂

[@anthonyposer7440]

Budo Brothers, all of you guys are amazing. Thank you.

[@sj460162]

Always good to hear fighting tips. Thanks for sharing. Problem getting in close with a big guy is the fight may become a wrestling match..and you dont want that with a big guy. The main issue is the mental strength. If someone is scared they wont be able to provoke their own fight response. The first lesson should be a mental lesson and then go on to the moves that can be applied with the correct state of mind.

[@Christopherson2006]

Mental strength does not play a big part in fights, it sort of just happens but your body needs to be strong, not just your mind

[@AninoffsMagister]

That is why you train in Muay Thai or Boxing AND BJJ. BJJ was created specifically to completely remove the advantage of size and strength. It’s why 180lb Royce Gracie could defeat 300+ lb opponents with ease.

[@sj460162]

@@AninoffsMagister Oh ok I get that. So maybe if youre trained you dont need the mental strenght then?

[@AninoffsMagister]

@@sj460162 mental strength comes from training. It comes with thousands of hours under fire sparring hard. It doesn’t come from kata. It doesn’t come from point sparring. It comes with learning about you sparring hundreds of different people over decades. Spar with big guys, learn defense and your capabilities to take a shot. Spar with little guys, work on dealing with speedy guys that don’t tire out. If you are trained in BJJ and wrestling you don’t need to worry about going to the ground no matter how big the guy is. You do however need to worry about the friends you didn’t realize he had nearby. But that’s why you train in Boxing and Muay Thai. Mental strength is not falling apart when you are hit. It’s being comfortable in any situation. I get it. You’ve probably spent years wasting your life training in karate. You don’t want to see the truth. Because the truth means you were duped. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about unless you know the truth and still persist in the lie. Do karate, kung fu, etc for the health benefits or because you love the art. Don’t do it for self defense. If you do, you better hope the guy you’re facing isn’t trained in MMA. I’d prefer to know what I’m capable of. But that’s me.

[@sj460162]

@@AninoffsMagister Yeah good info feedback buddy. I get all that. I guess confidence would give mental strength.

[@breakthrough8628]

Logical and tactical explanations. Real world stuff. Excelent video!

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

My 5th Dan karate instructor has 1 favorite technique, straight right to the point of the jaw!

[@jmb4884]

I'm a big guy and I have fought guys even bigger than me and some smaller. I promise you that size matters and if you try this with someone stronger than you you're going to get within his reach and get hurt badly.

[@TenGreenRangers]

Exactly "Move in to an easy clench/position with a guy that outweighs you by 70 lbs" .. What do you think the women at this class thought immediately? They knew what he was suggesting was hot garbage.

[@musahabdul8356]

This is great

[@davidkwong3369]

Problem here is too many people think they know it all and they always talk about things they know nothing about! Many think MMA is real combat! If you use MMA on a battle field or street you are dead! Most MMA relies on being bigger and stronger and lose when they go against bigger stronger and not much experience or knows a few moves! And is only good against one opponent unless you are in the movies! Or you are fighting a bunch of college students but they need bodyguards so I’ll just let that speak for itself!

[@iamthemobey]

My advice to anyone that doesn’t know how to fight. There are things that you’re not allowed to do in the UFC. If someone is attacking you do those, eye gauge, snap fingers, groin shots. And then run away.

[@Gabi24492]

Eye gouging is hard, groin shots are not disabling in a fighting scenario. It really isnt that easy, and that just considering a 1v1 fair situation which most likely wont happen

[@Gabi24492]

@Kevin Hart bro, you kinda live in your own world. Maybe you are the real life version of Jhon Wick, but the comment clearly said people who don't know how to fight.

[@genietravelblog2940]

Very nice

[@junglejim3433]

That's great if you actually see the punch coming. He's making it simple, but still operating on the same premise as the martial arts he dismisses; that you're going to be able to react in a timely manner to a sudden attack. It just doesn't happen. Maybe it will work for clueless drunks. I doubt anyone is going to pull this off against someone who's actually dangerous. Strike first. If you miss the opportunity then you're probably just trying to get out of the way and counter.

[@manny4552]

If you meditate every day and relax your mind and train every day to counter any attack several ways.. with a relaxed clear mind you can certainly defend yourself.. if you have a cluttered mind you won't.. there are several ways to counter a punch and if one or two get in maybe three and four won't

[@markfoth1226]

​@manny4552 bollocks unless your a fecking zen master at peace with the universe. Or if your an average human, you will feel stress in stressful situations and react differently due to stress and adrenaline.

[@alanrawson-wg8io]

One primary tenet of any martial or defensive training regardless of type is learning to be situationally aware and proactive in either deescalation or mental preparation for appropriate action. This is often minimized in importance but it is actually perhaps the most vital thing to understand and practice.

[@markfoth1226]

@@alanrawson-wg8io I agree but most traditional martial arts do not teach practical self defence in regards to situational awareness.

[@alanrawson-wg8io]

@@markfoth1226 my original martial arts education was Uechiryu Okinawan karate. It was there that my Sensei stressed situational awareness. Later on in my martial arts journey I found a home in FMA . I had the great good fortune to attend 2 seminars with the Late Remy Presas. He along with all of my other Gurus and Senseis over the years stressed its importance as well. They also incorporated pared down practical gross motor skills adaptations of the traditional techniques as well as the interconnected movements whether empty hand or weapon bearing.

[@bruceblackthorne]

Good techniques.

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

Top video mate

[@boogboog8097]

Saw this 30 years ago was called the spear Idea was to train it as a flinch response to crash a close quarters unexpected attack

[@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095]

Brad talks sense and he seems a great instructor and this isn’t about being a great fighter but instead knowing how to keep safe with safe protective measures to save you from injury and muscle memory is important for anything you need to remember importantly. Great instructor here being sensible and safe without showing off plus he’s not massive and a muscle type guy but instead a powerful teacher with skill set to help you survive a situation and l find this gold 👌👌

[@BadBoyTobinMclain]

So cool! Where do you guys like to play the most? I want to definitely hook up and do some smooth moves all day long whenever you’re available! I want to learn this so bad that I would drive anywhere just to get one piece of the secret art. So so cool you guys decided to call Cumbadives I love that so much I can’t even say one time. Simple speed fast lightning is what it’s like

[@chrisl1601]

If your waiting to block , then I guess your not use to actually fighting ,

[@syde6228]

This guy is all talk but we never see him do it in a sparring session lol

[@hankspalding4433]

Like your informativeness very much namaste ⚔️🤔✍️❤️‍🔥🙏🌄

[@davidwayne9982]

Finally- a NO BULLSHIT approach...

[@lbsand976]

no 'bullshit' just Bullshido with RexKwonDo as a 'special' guest.

[@SlickCat]

If you want to be a great fighter, you must join a gym and fight every day, multiple opponents and different styles. Your body needs to be in top shape. You need to know what getting hit for real feels like, and you need a heart of a Lion. Even then, street fights can get you killed.

[@Goshin65]

Most people don't want to be Connor McGregor. They just want to be able to protect themself against the average A-hole, which doesn't require the same level of conditioning or type of training. And in reality about the time you reach that top-tier-fighter level, age starts to creep in and staying in top shape gets harder and harder... especially if you got a real job, wife and kids... some skills that don't require Olympic fitness are useful when you're a 50yo at a desk job.

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@Goshin65yes it does require the basic level of training. Just won’t be able to make a career out of it.

[@area51sea]

I'm Rex, founder of the Rex Kwon Do self-defense system! After one week with me in my dojo, you'll be prepared to defend yourself with the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma, and the wisdom of a man. So come down today for your free-trial lesson!

[@jcmurr2669]

So you have to tell your attacker how to attack you. Thats fantastic!

[@PC2011HK]

He is right about possibly being on video and having to explain why one has to defend oneself. It is a crazy world. Using video / perception to protect oneself is a MUST." The bad guy can do whatever they want. But a good guy / security / officer has to worry about law suits. It isn't a John Wayne movie / world anymore.

[@Kev80ification]

Alot od demos out there never have the attacker use realistic speed or energy. So they cannot say they are defending a punch a punch is NOT being thrown at them. And I love the traditional arts but alot of bullshit being taught out there but this guy knows his shit. Respect.

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

Works great... if you can tell your attacker what strike to throw and which hand to use.

[@edturner9670]

Don't forget that each strike must be thrown in slow motion and most importantly, your training partner must hold their arm out like a frozen statue after each strike. Effectively, what we're describing here is a choreographed dance which is where it all comes tumbling down once the poop really hits the fan in a real street fight. There is a time and place for drills and compliant partners whilst training in martial arts but you also have to undergo pressure testing with non-compliant partners and know what it feels like to get hit really hard in face. Some of these people will find out the hard way one day but it's their cash at the end of the day and some folk can't be educated in reality until it's too late.

[@josephm7667]

You've missed the point. The purpose was to train defending against the most common opener.

[@wiezumteufel9024]

A wonderful video and awesome instructor💪🏻 Cover➡️Crash➡️Control➡️Counter

[@kingsman8475]

I have snake oil to sell you.

[@SpiderMan10340]

​@@kingsman8475 ???

[@Grinfas]

And this is why I train in boxing cuz those blocks dont work in a real fight

[@manny4552]

Parries and counter punches certainly do.. and if you do block something you parry it and strike... You should know this if you box

[@mordi2537]

Attack the attack

[@titandagod]

This can be incorporated to be a more well rounded fighter. Might get caught in a position where not in a fighting stance cus you got caught off guard. Could use this to get the person down or to get space to be able to get good striking angles

[@80Demitri]

You are correct, most of this chop suey shit doesn't work in a real fight..anyone that has been in one will attest to this

[@MuhammadAli-kg7ij]

He is demonstrating some wing chun-like stuff on his assistant, you better use these techniques in sparring vs someone who can punch, you will see, it's not working

[@urbangorilla6733]

Training in the DoJo is not the same as a real fight. Train for the street

[@summer-np6fx]

Have the guy throw a real punch & Block it if they really know what their doing.

[@TearsoftheSun218]

True but fighting is style and conceptual

[@artyombychkov2134]

Another dudebro who don’t know shit.

[@manny4552]

A trained fighter will not be seriously injured by a street fighter in most cases... Sensei chess

[@dannyreyna2821]

Trust me it doesn't work. You either run or you hit first and run.

[@randybookman]

Do you have classes in Los Angeles?

[@summer-np6fx]

Why when train professional instructors have their partner throw a real fist, instead of the slow motion.

[@spycedezynuk]

So the students can see what’s actually being taught….

[@BreakingUFC]

Because it would never work 😂

[@DannyGrasvy]

😢😊

[@DannyGrasvy]

​@@BreakingUFC😊😊

[@foetsak221]

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.....

[@bobjones23]

So I tell my future attacker's to hit me in slow motion 🙃

[@Lekter]

Why fight to begin with. Just run and hope for the best.

[@PoshingtonSpark]

What if i have a gun or knife to defend myself? What if the attacker has those?

[@knuckledragger2412]

Well, you best pair that step in with an attack or into a takedown. But hard pass on a takedown in the streets unless its 100% 1 vs 1. That block can be replaced with a strike down the center line.

[@LanceR33]

I think fighting and defense takes hard work and practice. As a cop for several years in my early twenties I learned that brawls come down to attrition and conditioning, outlasting the other guy. Don't rely on a magic technique be prepared for it not to work and get ready to wear them down.

[@XYZAudiio]

I haven't been in a fight in all of my adult life. Where are you people living and how often do you walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town??

[@andrewmastronardi251]

Just my opinion. I would be very careful moving straight into punches, you may get the block right but if timing off, and a real punch is coming very fast, you will go to sleep. Also he is throwing a right hook, the left will not be far behind from the other direction. If you want to get close, make sure your ground game is up to it. I would build up the reflex/instinct to roll under that hook stepping with left foot , you will be on angle and have advantage for a second, can strike with the roll, say ridge hand under to throat and/or right kick to his rt knee. Possibilities are endless. Also fights in your mind last a few seconds but you best be in shape mentally and physically otherwise you will drain fast. Sparring close to full speed is not optional.

[@freebuoy]

Cool dude .

[@mordi2537]

Attack the attack YOU Will get hit ,but he will get hit harder.

[@joeb9986]

Good reminder mordi

[@chenglim1087]

That takedown was in jim grovers knife defense.

[@lindasapiecha2515]

Brilliant

[@reyrodriguez7780]

You comment about incorrectly assuming you are faster than the other guy....but your first move on the punch depends on being faster than the other guy. Did I miss something?

[@ladylynx2431]

Budo Brothers - what if your a tad under 5'0 and don't even weight over 110?

[@94SexyStang]

Thanks for the Laugh, now what is Dangerous is people thinking this will work.

[@JoshTheSonOfBethIsaacs]

Anyone truly interested in self defense - Please sign up at an MMA gym and go consistently training and sparring etc. Don't worry it's not as brutal as you think. There is alot of respect in these gyms and no room for bad apples trying to hurt others. You will train with people that are on the same xp level then level up etc. I assure you that after just a month of training, you will see these vids in a diff light. Nothing against this vid nor the instructor, but as an MMA fighter this is tough to watch. Unfortunately the only people he is going to hurt is the ones he's instructing. As in setting them up for failure. I know he most likely has great intentions and it's awesome he's trying to help. But please for your sake, go to an MMA gym. Start with Bjj then striking and you will walk this earth differently thereafter. Safe journeys!

[@MOW262]

The jutsu is strong here

[@illuminat9604]

This may work against a everyday Joe, but not against a trained opponent

[@gazetronix]

Like ninjas? 😂

[@ManGunSong6]

12345 it can happen when the opponent moves in a slow motion

[@pichetkullavanijaya6908]

Good teacher. Thank you. My Sensei taught me this waza many years ago. He's now in his late 70s, and I'm in my nearly mid 60s now.

[@MidlandsJJ]

Learn some striking skills such as boxing or kickboxing to program you how to evade punches and strike with efficiency. Learn jiu-jiujitsu in case the fight goes to the ground. Lastly, but very important you need to know basic judo or Greco-Roman style takedowns and takedown defense. All these trapping systems and choreographed movements are useless. Also, don’t be an overweight out of shape slob and you can run from danger.

[@craig4867]

Works well in a classroom! Try it against Mike Tyson or skilled Street Fighter! Good luck!

[@RuiChui]

So... the "John Wicky" stuff assumes that you are faster than the attacker. Anticipating and countering that haymaker assumes exactly the same!

[@area51sea]

Just break the wrist, and then walk away. Break the wrist; walk away.

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

Run if you can! If you can't DONT STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.Eye pokes groin strikes then run....creating distance

[@Rob-eg8qc]

Run as fast as possible away, don't look back focus on your escape route , that's if you can run. If you can't run, fake a major heart attack.

[@Gabi24492]

I can't be the only one who misread it as Bas Rutten. That's kinda why I clicked

[@michaelbecker1971]

Why does everyone in this video look like they were playing WOW, went to an all you can eat buffet, then decided to "fight?"

[@ryebread904]

Listen I'm all for learning but why have we not seen a real demo of this (with ANY TEACHER) with any real fighting then explain what to do

[@ZONECOMPLETE]

Lol feint a jab and these dudes open themselves up like a sunflower in July

[@bidd7680]

Got an even simpler way to avoid a punch run away 😂

[@stevehall9471]

This guy is not crippling his opponent. These techniques do not work in a real fight.

[@uncircumcisedcircus]

1993 UFC addressed all of this already.

[@michaelcarmean4906]

Knowing and Utilizing 🤔 Work Best… With Plenty Of Practice

[@xbman1]

Instead of blocking. Move away and counter attack.

[@migp87]

Isn't this simply the SPEAR System of Tony Blauer!?

[@cyberyoda1611]

First, the main focus is to counter the direct punch, because it is harder to see it. When a boxer punches you with a direct punch from the elbow (without moving his shoulder) in the nose, it is harder to stop. Second, all these blocks of the hook live the chance to get punched with the other hand, while you 'block' the shoulder. So, it is 10 times easier to stop the hook, because the movement of the elbow telephones you that this strike comes. You don't need almost any skill to fight a man who only uses this kind of attack, which means he doesn't know anything. If is more than hard to stop a direct. Try Wing Chun. For direct, PAK SAO, for the hook, bill sao + direkt punch at the same time.

[@ericsneyers8419]

Looks Wing Chun based !

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

The rare misstep in the superlative content on this channel. Unless a scrawny assailant learned the art of punching from old-school WWF, you won't be given the gift of a solo punch being telegraphed to that degree.

[@michaelx.-no8cf]

Also, the take down will never work. Going from a thai clinch style grip to an underhook grip only works if the opponent doesn't fight back. Try it.

[@snotwurfit]

All very well, but I'm 5ft 8 so if a six foot guy powers a punch at my head, I'm not going to be able to do this. This stuff looks good done slowly in a classroom with someone the same height who you've chosen to 'play the attacker' but it's not real life!

[@crashthecat]

If a fat guy is giving you fighting instructions take it the way he takes everything. With a pinch of salt.

[@edturner9670]

100%. I'd also add to that, if it looks like they can't handle a flight of stairs without taking a break then probably can't handle a street thug with mean intentions who has never been to this guy's seminar and doesn't know that they had to play along. Couple that with adrenal dump and yep, it's not looking too good. Being out of breath will be the least of his worries when reality kicks in.

[@crashthecat]

@edturner9670 yup, any athlete/fighter/devoted fan knows cardio kills, especially in combat sports/fights. Quick finishes are rare even in street fights. Cardio is in itself a great weapon especially paired with durability.

[@area51sea]

Grab my arm. The other arm. MY other arm!

[@Kotzauglom]

Псевдомастер псевдо боевого искусства. В реальной жизни мгновенно огребет от любого уличного хулигана.

[@jamieganderton]

But then you're "playing odds". If he looks like he's throwing an overhand right, but he's just winding up for a straight on your nose, when you step in, he just broke your nose and probably your will to fight!! Hands up in front of you. Talk. Slap hands that are coming at you. Maintain your circle of safety. Look for escape.

[@trentmason009]

"I'm not scissoring!" Bummer.

[@Aniontedone]

It’s best to be judge by twelve than carried by six. Genesis 14:14 “And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.”

[@Bozemanjustin]

I don't even need to watch this video. It's very simple. You pull out your pistol. The most famous martial artist in history, Bruce Lee, said there's no martial art that beats Smith and Wesson. You can carry a gun on you anywhere except a government building or a bar. Used to be schools too, but I think they might have changed that in my state. Pretty sure teachers can carry a gun in school. Since I don't drink I don't go to bars. So I suppose if I'm at, the county tax collector's office, I can't have my firearm. But do you know how many sheriffs are standing around? There's not a single instance I can think of, where I wouldn't have a firearm, and I need karate to defend myself

[@PoshingtonSpark]

A man of intelligence I see. Guns and knives trump all fighting techniques.

[@kurtgriffin4163]

speaks to the sad state of our country that we have to be worried about how it looks on video of you defending yourself against someone attacking you if you are going to attack someone it should be you get what you get if you don't like it don't attack people

[@ricantaino8474]

Best technique would be to take my shirt off while shouting and then call Steven Seagal to take care of the threat. 😁

[@putinscat1208]

Moving in on a haymaker can be dangerous.

[@afsdfda9473]

6:48

[@user-kq9bx5xt6q]

First learn to fight, after learn this type of stuff

[@carlgman273]

Fingers to the eyes, big open punch to the throat.

[@lukechadwick3477]

We got a new Steven seagal here

[@boogboog8097]

Pro boxers will all be amazed 😂

[@deepsharma3909]

It doesn't work if someone punches straight

[@poojans96]

Ugh... static from the waist down? Inexperience would see you made a eunoch

[@olyjfitness]

I worked the door for 15 years. I've seen 100s of street fights and been involved in more than enough to know any drills don't work and give you a false sense of security. The only real defence is to learn how to fight and that can only be done with real fighting sports like boxing , Thai boxing or MMA. Where you do real sparring . Where you learn about footwork , distance and how to predict patterns and telegraphic movements . Of course you only learn in these sports because if you don't you get hurt . Drills unless there is an element of randomness and pain involved are useless. Sparring drills are good but you punch me I block etc never works. Sendimg these nerds out in the real world after spending years in these so called dojos is a recipe for disaster. Spend 6 months in a real boxing gym that will serve you for the rest of your life .

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

Yep. Anything thats real. Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling, Jiu-jitsu etc. All would be better choices than this. These people I'm sure all paid good money to train under this guy. They will leave thinking they can actually defend themselves. Its a shame really.

[@secularpilgrim1372]

Amen!