Always do this in a Street-fight!

Always try to de-escalate street fights at all costs. You might think that you can win the fight because you are bigger but you don't know what will happen and you can get hurt.
Disclaimer:
This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Street fighting is dangerous and I do not recommend it.
Tony Jeffries and his team are not responsible for any harm or injuries caused by attempting these techniques. These videos are not a substitute for personal defense advice from a professional. Consult with a professional for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
#selfdefense #streetfight

[@Tony_Jeffries]

If you have no other options, What punch will you throw in a street fight? Let me know in the comments 👇

[@Raine00]

Roll under overhand + straight right This one's a real fight ender

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

Groin kick... double stomp- Master Ken style

[@likhobeme]

A cross to the solar plexus

[@November441]

Cross and left hook

[@dyyylllaannn]

The absolute best street fighting move of all time. The sparta kick Jokes aside if i'm sober prolly a roll under to a left hook to the body and assess the situation

[@THE_Secular_Conservative]

Absolutely right. Quick story I am sitting at a bar watching college (American) football, enjoying a pint, and literally minding my own business. Guy comes and sits next to me. He begins to pester me, obviously trying to start something. I noticed the man was built, not huge, but much more muscular than me. I changed the subject to him to feed his ego. "Damn bro, where u work out"... Started asking for bicep building exercises. The whole tone of the encounter shifted. Eventually, he left me alone to my game. Not worth jail time or worse.

[@cheeriohos]

I may use that technique one day if needed. That was helpful. Thank you

[@toazethegecko]

Respectable decision

[@user-tw6sg8Fd36]

Smart man 👍

[@RyomenRishabxgarou]

Wise man

[@mikeythestickman7829]

bro is the definition of "i have no enemies"

[@myblacklab7]

Don't drink, don't do hard drugs, and don't hang out with drunks or druggies. Follow that advice, and you'll avoid about 90% of streetfight scenarios.

[@mtnbums2000]

At least 90% I’d say. I’ll take it a step further and say don’t go out at night in places that have the potential of getting rowdy. My wife and I love breakfast so we do breakfast or lunch dates all the time and it’s typically cheaper and way less crowded especially breakfast. Freaks come out at night!

[@mistergameplayer4000]

I've been to parties where everyone drinks, and I've been to parties where everyone does XTC, cocaine or speed. Believe me man, no one is looking for a brawl at the second party. The alcohol party though...

[@myblacklab7]

@@mistergameplayer4000 Yeah - alcohol may be the hardest drug on the planet. It's a testament to human stupidity that humans thought it was a good idea to try to ban drugs, and then chose not to ban the worst drug, after it was discovered that prohibition has serious unintended consequences.

[@woklam342]

and racisme😊😢

[@myblacklab7]

​@@mtnbums2000 I happen to be a night owl, so I've done a lot of work and play at night. Yeah, it can get sketchy at night, and some neighborhoods should be entirely avoided at night, but the darkness of the night is nothing compared to the darkness of drugs and alcohol. Of course, a lot of people do drugs and alcohol at night, so you aren't exactly wrong, but some of us don't do well trying to be day people.

[@whozyourdaddy]

I was waiting for the part where Tony says, "But if you can't de-escalate, this one punch is all you need."

[@djcammykooma]

Solar plexus!

[@TonyHawkTuah]

😂😂

[@OsamaBeenBallin56]

​@@djcammykoomathat shit feels like someone thrashed his arm inside my asshole and is gouching my internals from within..

[@miguelon_pelon]

me too

[@McShankos]

He says a straight right (assuming your orthodox) is the best punch to throw in a fight

[@rustytanks]

Best advice ever, most people are never ready for a real fight

[@218maryland]

Incredible isn’t it? Fighting is dangerous as hell and the people who don’t know that never fought!!

[@johnconnors2386]

Run Foo

[@ditchbroady6873]

It's not hard to keep a small weapon and many do. Your life can end in second s experienced or not

[@plugshirt1762]

⁠@@ditchbroady6873at the end of the day how good you can fight matters very little if the other guy pulls a gun or even a knife if you’re unarmed

[@markfisher8198]

"Your pride will heal faster than a broken jaw"Richard Pryor.

[@nabinmarjan7233]

No it won't

[@jakobizcoolw3928]

No

[@CONCIOUS19]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Anthony-dy5cq]

Pride is pesky, the next time you do encounter the same situation it won't let you live down the "bitching out moment" to where you feel like you need overcompensate.

[@kayshawn.]

phat fucking lie.

[@nishantsensei7729]

"The BEST fights, are the ones we AVOID", quote by Jackie Chan. Excellent advice Tony! No matter what martial arts we're trained in, the best thing to do in a street fight is to Avoid/De-escalate it!

[@Italliving]

that is actually not from J.C. but from his sifu and he got it from his etc .. this as old as martial arts

[@Rob-z7k]

In this day in age..you never know who has a gun on them. Just walk away

[@SPedneau]

Very true. I was a geeky long haired metal head in a small town highschool and what got bullies off my back was being assertive but don't escalate. I simply maintained eye contact and ask them what's the problem without cussing, name calling or any other insult. 9/10 times they back off and for the 1 time it gets physical and im dragged to the principals office, I'm off the hook. Now this is mid 90s highschool so I'm not making any guarantees this will work on the streets of today. However, I'll say you'd be amazed how far you go if you minded your own business.

[@melberry7611]

You are so correct in your assessment. Notice thst an experienced trained fighter looks to de-escalate an altercation. There is nothing to prove, swallow your pride, be smart and calm. Street fighting is very dangerous!

[@mitchellvaldez9147]

And even if you win, you can still lose.

[@Legend_444-k5q]

Bro trained fighter can literally destroy anybody on street that's why they avoid to fight

[@DanielCrossBoss]

@@Legend_444-k5qjail time

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Thank you! Finally! A coach with experience that is talking common sense!

[@toddhawk6611]

Brother, I was in prison for 10 years and I totally agree with you. We have options.

[@BowenEros-gt8gn]

Tell the story.

[@stevebutler812]

@@BowenEros-gt8gn Just one bad choice & a split second, you got your own prison story. Dude obviously don’t define himself from a past he’d prefer to not recall.

[@VeganGorilla555]

Thank you. That's the first thing they teach you in Martial Arts. Avoid a fight at all costs. Run away if you have to.

[@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189]

I always tell friends even if you WIN - the fight is never over. If the other guy figures out *where you work. *where you live. * what you drive. * or where you hang out - it can go hot, even further. Totally agree.

[@19037vinny]

So what's the answer? Move house? Difficult.

[@thehungarianbuilder]

The best advice. Always think smart.

[@echo937]

This guy has more sense than most people on the street.

[@osomalayo4770]

I like that you upload this advice every once in a while

[@leatherhitman7401]

9 out 10 they have a weapon on them preparing to use it when they start losing.

[@19037vinny]

That happened to my brother in 1960. Stabbed but survived thankfully. Still alive today at age 84. His attacker now deceased.

[@sonnystreatwise1231]

Thank you for letting people know this brother I had a friend who got killed for winning a fight

[@FindWhatYouLookFor]

Wow, finally someone with wise words. Big up!

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

He who runs away, lives to fight another day 😅

[@ebenezersiaw935]

Or lives to run another day

[@danielanguita8735]

Wise words from a true warrior. They can ruin your health.

[@Akkordeondirigent]

You're the most sane person.

[@hypehype1982]

Best street fight advice

[@MrSeeuu]

Great advice Tony. I have a 200 page book called; “How To Win Any Fight.” 199 pages in the book explain how to hire a good lawyer. LOL 😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewmcteigue7347]

I live in a relatively tame area, and there are far too many stories of someone squaring up in a fight and getting stabbed out of nowhere, and dying in seconds. In one video I could see the regret on the guy's face as his jugular spewed blood.

[@rbbza2749]

Whao. Im impressed. Finally, a great "street fight" advice. And i am the frightening one.

[@rob915lujan2]

Words of wisdom Coach! De-escalate the street fight

[@Steppenwolf27]

Thank you for finally saying that the best way to win a fight is to not get into one in the first place. Serious injury, jail, prison, unemployment... all of these are possible consequences of getting into a street fight. It's not worth it.

[@MrStealYoLighter]

Tony with the solid advice, best youtube coach hands down! Thanks for changing my perspective on not just fighting but life in general, a peoples champ no doubt!!!

[@CaptainMajid11]

Bro this is Great advice 😊😊💯💯👍🥊 Street fighting is for losers

[@KenA4ilu]

You’re my hero. Though you’re tough and a good fighter, you don’t want to hurt people or see them hurt. To have power in reserve is noble; to use it against others, barbaric.

[@jabronijones90]

When the professionals advise you to just run away because that's what they would do, even if they have decades of training and experience, it's best to do what they say.

[@townsendstephen]

Not the answer I was expecting but absolutely correct. Thank you

[@pauldiesel4582]

Street fights never end well. Best advice is to run away, Jocko Willink decorated Navy Seal.

[@johngr1747]

Running isn't always useful

[@CorporationSKY]

​@@johngr1747pride will get you killed. Anger will get you in trouble, arrogance and lack of awareness will keep you there. People never use the FLEE option when they feel threatened, but most people who actually know how to fight, CHOOSE not to!! The irony. They know how far it can go, and ita never EVER good...plus its unproductive.

[@JasonMyers-j4u]

what kind of pussy advice you out here giving people mate? so every fight you encounter your just gonna run? you want to know the consequences of doing that repeatedly? EVERYONE is going to pick a fight with you because they know you’ll do absolutely nothing but run your just going to make your life worst lmao

[@a564-c3q]

​@@johngr1747 Exceptions prove the rule.

[@yorkiebilger7805]

​@@a564-c3q what if you literally cannot run away? There are many reasons; you have an injury, you are with an elderly loved one. What would you do then?

[@RichardPanzram]

Imagine you win the fight but the next day you have his whole clan after you.

[@BigBishop609]

Or worse..a clan coming at you who are all armed with guns

[@JOHN18042]

Or they sue you, and you don't have the evidence to prove they started it first

[@RichardPanzram]

@@JOHN18042 Then you will pay forever!!

[@ebenezersiaw935]

This is fact paaa

[@Whatever1241and]

Wow what a great advice of the century no one never told me this thing , by following your this advice I am now UFC heavy weight champion

[@jimgardner5129]

Yup. Too easy for someone's head to hit the ground. Then you're looking at the possibility of paralysis or even death. And the one who walked away may be walking to jail. Happy to say I'm 60 years old and have never hit another person. I've been able to walk away every time. May have felt weak for doing it but did it anyway. Many of us may lead an angry life. I do. 24/7. Yet I still won't hit anyone. Was approached by 4 guys once when I was around 18. They'd come to the arcade looking for a fight with the punk crowd. I was outside the arcade and alone when they approached. Harassed me and I moved away from the wall. Not one of them landed a blow. I saw the guy to my far right lining up to deck me. I ducked and threw him over my back. He landed back-down on the car behind me. I then took that opportunity to bolt. They didn't follow but rather took their fight inside the arcade. Found out days later through a friend that the guy I flipped had fractured his shoulder blade. Maybe that taught him to stop being such an ass. One can only hope. Without even trying, I hurt someone. Gotta be careful.

[@keiththeking15]

That first guy was throwing straight airplane propellers 💀

[@antoniopetisce3417]

Great practical advice from a person who knows fighting! Thank you,!

[@WandaGlodowski]

Finally a person with a brain. Thank you for your advice.

[@johnmurphy3818]

100 yrs ago I worked in a bar and I see one guy slipping punches that 2 guys were throwing at him. When I grabbed the 2 knuckleheads and told them they had started a fight with a pro boxer and they were lucky he didn't throw a punch they quickly apologized and bought him a drink and then left the bar. Thankfully the boxer was working like a matador and didn't hurt those 2. He was a very secure man.

[@johngr1747]

100 years ago?

[@thorchrishems4052]

How old are you sir.

[@terrencekelly1256]

You're a vampire ?

[@randomvidz8742]

John Murphy sounds like a old name so I believe you are around 120 years old assuming your was a teenager at the bar

[@Abdallah453-t2t]

​@@randomvidz8742 Yeah tthats True

[@anthonycristofani6856]

Absolutely great advice. There are way too many variables in a street fight.

[@LtFrankDrebbin]

Finally somebody talking sense about self defence. You never ever know what you are really messing with.

[@maikybourgeois5086]

Best advice I ve heard about street fights EVER

[@joernh837]

This is the single best advice about fighting.

[@william-uc2oy]

Avoidance. It’s easier than you think.

[@MichaelBronkhorst-iw9zz]

I'm took on a job of cleaning out houses where people were evicted. Yes I clean out what is left, but I was hired mostly as protection. I'm somewhat big of a big guy, I played rugby and was a bouncer, but I still get scared in some situations. Not only do we have to watch out for angry tenants who were evicted, but squatters. I can hold my own, IF I HAVE TO. But I agree, if I can deescalate a situation, I try!

[@myblacklab7]

I hope you find a better job - it's really sad when people are thrown out on the street, especially when so many scummy people live like kings. And also, if you're dealing with someone who has nothing left to lose, you could be ten feet tall and made out of oak, and they still might end you.

[@Osprey1994]

Every experienced fighter I know, says this exact same thing. After years of training, this has been MY personal advice as well. I have experience with striking, BJJ, and firearms but I still recommend escape and avoidance.

[@TheSportsPROgram]

That's great advice ...avoid it unless it is 100% necessary

[@WhatsUp-cb4kp]

It’s funny seeing people with minimal combat sports or martial arts training seem so eager getting into fights.

[@allworldmusic8270]

Great advice, street fights Road rage just get out and ignore it

[@lorenzcassidy3960]

"Takes more than combat gear to make a man Takes more than a license for a gun Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can A gentleman will walk but never run" - Sting, Englishman in New York

[@johngalvin3124]

Total respect. Brilliant post. The greatest avoidance technique is to be elsewhere.

[@natoskull2]

It's the best advice, man. Fist fights sadfully are not the trend no more.

[@adamdudley8736]

It’s one thing to pick your battles but I’m definitely not backing down if someone thinks they are gonna punk me

[@lI_Demonata_Il]

Tony I love your videos, buy this video I don't agree for the most part. You have to keep in mind that running away is not always the best option. Other people have the option to run too and they might be faster then you and they could catch you.

[@valek8331]

De-escalate a different way, then. He doesn't solely say "run away". Could be as simple as holding your palms up in surrender, saying sorry don't hurt me, and backing up to somewhere you know is safe. Like he said, better to swallow your pride then get a faceful of concrete.

[@lI_Demonata_Il]

@valek8331 bullies prey on the weak more then the strong and running doesn't always work. I'm not saying fighting is the only option, but it isn't not an option.

[@isj032]

You can get seriously hurt, you can unintentionally seriously hurt someone. If you re trying to de escalate you also have the advantage of being on the defensive and can counter, surprising your opponent if they persist with their aggression despite your apparent yielding.

[@richarde1355]

Love to hear these words from a certified tough guy. There are very few instances where a person can’t walk away from a potential altercation.

[@thomasarnold58387]

Absolutely the best advice ever. Young men listen!!!

[@drewdown11]

Best advice ever. Avoid it at all cost. People don't fight fair

[@mkl5448]

This is the kind of video we need to see. In the heat of the moment, this is the last thing you are thinking of, but it could be the last thing you ever think of. Fairy wise advice.

[@yuremlorenzo6058]

Step one don’t ever pick up a street fight dangerous as shit

[@matthewmiles15]

Finally, a real man's advice. If you have nothing to lose, if you've lived all your life for that fight, then fight on. Otherwise, get out of it.

[@bohdanpetrenko868]

Hey Tony. Wow, impressed with your recommendation and 100% agree. Often small guy not only have a friend, but a knife or gun as well. So your pride may be recovered, but your life or health not.

[@christophersteingart2237]

I used to always make an effort to deescalate, but I've leaned the hardway, that sometimes they aren't going to allow that. Sometimes, they're trying to stall you so they can gang up on you.

[@DidYaServe]

Good advice. There are cameras all over cities today and a judge won't be lenient with you if you're of a certain age still getting into avoidable trouble.

[@ronaldsimmons9517]

It's good advice. It takes more bravery to walk away than fight back. What's more, the other person won't pay your medical and dental bills.

[@chendaforest]

You're a great role model for young men Tony.

[@PatrickParks-wk3vl]

So true. This "face" most guys are trying to save by not walking away when they can.. doesn't exist.

[@ryanbv3139]

True. I saw a video where a guy pulled out an unexpected knife and jabbed the knife on the other guys throat.

[@whatsit2ya247]

I saw a Mexican cartel chainsaw a dudes head off, how'd we ever live without the Internet?? 🤦

[@mr.anonymous2237]

Good advice lad for real absolutely agree real life is a HUGE wake up call 👏 well said

[@jdean2131]

Sound Advice. These days there’s no such thing as a fair fight….this man is correct…you’re not a coward…just smart.

[@Goodhello369]

Man so glad you said this. We need this.

[@larrycourtney8893]

Wish I'd known this when I was younger, but I was a hardhead. Best move is to move away from drama, just go somewhere else and and do something different. It truly isn't worth it, unless you just literally get attacked.

[@ROCKDIVA85]

I always try to make peace as a first option.

[@cvs768]

Thank you brother you are awesome

[@ediekimo9110]

best advice ever,...... many good people have lost their lives needlessly

[@gambinobross7654]

best explanation ever, thanks

[@MisteriousGuitarMan]

That's the best advice you could give

[@israelguerrero8253]

YES "JEFFRIES" YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT,I NEVER WANTED STREET FIGHTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I HAD A LOT OF STREET FIGHTS,EVEN FIGHTS WITH COPS,CHOLOS,PEOPLE,ETC;BUT NOT BECAUSE I WANTED IT,IT WAS BECAUSE I GOT AMBUSH MANY TIMES AND OTHERS I WAS AS A TYPE OF AUTOMATIC UNCONSCIOUS STATE(I COULD EXPLAIN IT BUT NOT HERE),BUT GOD KEPT ME ALIVE FOR A REASON,I HOPE SO,THANKS FOR THE VIDEO JEFFRIES!!🙏🙏

[@tspencer661]

Good advice. I know someone whose grandfather went to prison because of a street fight. Why? The man Grandpa fought died due to his injuries. Grandpa was charged with manslaughter. Then, Grandpa went to prison.

[@christopherzaf5768]

Great great advice. Didn't see that one coming but it makes sense

[@ianmulligan2290]

Best advice I've heard from one of these guys

[@TTRC]

You are a breath of fresh air. Well done mate. Too many trumpets out there claiming to show young lads how to defend themselves against gun/knife attacks. Best defence is.... don't be there. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dat_Guy1989]

Good advice my man. Live to live another day.

[@kierancallahan7756]

“If you back down from a fight you got no balls.” - Sun Tzu or some shit

[@FlorinGN]

I love that people who really know what they're saying, say "de-escalate"

[@toddt6730]

Best advice I've heard in a long time

[@keallykatz1886]

Agreed. Peace crushes conflict.

[@jamieclews9822]

Smart words Tony that need to be said and also listened to 👊👊

[@218maryland]

Smartest fight video on KZbin. This is the REALITY of actually getting in scraps. I know one person who went blind in one eye. Anoty person who lost their hearing in one ear. Both were lucky they didn’t die from head trauma

[@meep-4272]

Correct advice. You never know what other has under their sleeve. It's a very thin line between life and death. So it's better to de-escalate or choose to get tf outta there, or be ready for whatever coming at you.

[@sarahflynn9395]

I love this ❤ the fight isn't worth it. Learning self defense to be able to protect yourself and those you love as an absolute last resort is essential, but those fights are chosen carefully. Or should be. People have died for really stupid reasons street fighting.

[@42Sandzaklija42]

Great advice!!!

[@ronaid-with-an-i]

A good reason to avoid a street fight is that if you win, you will be the one responsible for helping the dude you just beat

[@صبريالشنواني-س1ل]

I bealive if you train good enough you have the persona ad mentality that make you never get into troubles

[@FR-ty5vn]

Best advice yet…❤❤

[@Iychoenk]

If somebody Will hurt us, we may can leave or run But what if somebody Will hurt someone that we loved? Did we just runaway?

[@johnz8843]

It's the best advice you'll ever receive and likely never be able to do.

[@gaborsiegl]

until that time that these kind of ordinary guys throwing a hook while that a trained opponent hits them with 2-3 serious jabs :D