An Interview with Christopher (from today’s ASP Main video)

[@JoeMama-bw2vy]

This guy is a bada$$ with a ton of class. We need more people in this world like him, and John!

[@jackjrz8422]

The neighbor that we want.

[@26muca07]

I'd replace neighbor with human. But you're right.

[@TheEverydayManChannel]

I'm that neighbor on my street. 🙂

[@26muca07]

Chris, no homo, but I love you. The world needs more people like you. Edit: And as a brazilian, your Jiu-Jitsu is 11 out of 10.

[@valetudo333]

1960's Clint Eastwood thank you.

[@26muca07]

@@valetudo333 holy cow what a badass human being and dad you are. Thank you for the reply.

[@26muca07]

@Teobaldo Dupont doesn't mean as a brazilian I can't know japanese Jiu-Jitsu and our own style...

[@corymckinnley9152]

@@26muca07 "as a brazilian" bruh jiu jitsu's japanese yall trying to take japans credit for their martial art

[@26muca07]

@@corymckinnley9152 First: learn how to spell. Second: read a book about self-defense and capoeira. Third: BJJ is just like Worcestershire Sauce, some people hate and can't even pronounce it, some claim Lea & Perrins is the OG, but Lea & Perrins don't even exist outside the UK. Grow up will you? Martial arts are about health, protection and respect, not selfishness.

[@hfd1713]

From: a fellow health care provider and BJJ Practitioner great job at protecting your family and community. OSS

[@johnmm777]

OSS!

[@michaellynn7745]

Another great interview. I like how Chris points out all the wrong things many people comment on the internet and explains how things really go down. The lower the level of skill, the cruder the response, which can land anybody into problems with the law. He exercised great street judgment, tactics, and restraint. A thinking, fighting-man is the most dangerous kind and the best kind.

[@valetudo333]

Michael Lynn thank you.

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

This is what you see in real pros, not wannabe bros.

[@thomasarezzo558]

Chris, awesome work. John, dude you are looking good. It's amazing to see how much you've slimmed down since I starting enjoying your videos.

[@danp1471]

This man has unknowingly been preparing for this exact situation his whole life. He was the perfect person to deal with it & handled it well.

[@putakunta1768]

I really doubt he was preparing "unknowingly". Shit will pop off. If it hasn't already it will happen to you. Learn a martial art, go purchase a firearm, and keep your body and mind ready.

[@sw6188]

Christoper if you are reading this, please come to New Zealand (we're Covid-free here!) and run some self-defense classes. Everyone here in NZ would love to see you!

[@mksund56]

This is the best interview ever, such a great example of what defensive skills are all about.

[@tomanderson848]

Chris has been training for the big day for years. WTG brother! Perfectly handled.

[@PayatLumpia]

Christopher is an intelligent person with a kind, compassionate heart. What a great example for all of us! John, thank you for the great interview, and for always making sure we cover our A.S.P. in all ways possible!

[@gunsho2]

Well done, Christopher. You handled that situation with skill and grace. Good job keeping your temper in check as well.

[@valetudo333]

GUN SHO thank you.

[@valetudo333]

John, thank you very much. All the best my brother.

[@ASPextra]

So grateful you agreed to come on my friend!

[@pingislife2653]

Needless to say, his physical skills were more than adequate. However, it was his strategy, his thinking, that I found the most impressive.

[@scottelder7648]

I would start training with this guy right now if I could!!!

[@ASPextra]

Right? What a great attitude.

[@mshinn13]

Same

[@a180combatbowsergamepro6]

@@ASPextra !

[@triston5515]

Simply a perfect mindset.

[@jaynizzlefizzle]

One of your best interviews. Thanks to the both of you.

[@ASPextra]

Thanks Jason!

[@Riqtube]

I train FMA and I tell you, blade options are one of the things we stress most. Chris, I was SO proud that you didn't let less than a second and half before immobilizing that guy and that you kept your head on a swivel once you hit the ground. I can't get most grapplers to even think of multiple opponents, let alone A knife. Awesome stuff!

[@janetschwartz7504]

pulled down his pants and showed he had nothing there... ha ha ha!

[@lateroc2955]

Of course you would remember that Janet lol

[@Zhello79]

Respect. Training and strengthening up to protect.

[@samrobinson1851]

He’s a very sharp man!!!! Good job 👍🏻

[@sorearm]

Great effort sir, I applaud you. Risky with the sacrifice throw but he was light and easy to flip, you nearly got the full mount too. Great awareness of his hands and that flip with the little foot sweep to side control was sweet. I would also say be careful of his hands whilst you were in top mount, easy for a cheap groin shot but you did excellent, well played brother

[@nicholascrow8133]

Fucking best bloke ever! Handles himself like a champ, nurse, compassionate, nice dude to boot!

[@DrBondpr007]

Class act!!! Now a frontline worker with this pandemic!!! God bless you Chris 👍

[@NHlocal]

Great, great, great video! Thank you so much John and Christopher for sharing your thoughts and insights. Having compassion for another person can be almost impossible in situations like that one. So happy to see Christopher had the goal from the beginning to end the threat without hurting him. Would love to see more endings like this one. Thank you again and keep yourselves safe! Randy

[@craig77atwork]

After listening to the interview, I think when Chris said "I could've killed you" he meant "if I were nearly anyone else, I would have had to resort to other means that would have likely ended with you being killed and I need you to understand how serious this could've been". Also, this is the first defender interview where the interviewee offers the John the training instead of the other way around. I lol'ed at the irony.

[@johnmm777]

This guy was a great interview. Well spoken. Bright guy! Thanks for this interview.

[@johnbravo1034]

This is a perfect example of what to do in this circumstance. Great, great breakdown. Attacker was very lucky.🙏🏼

[@ericolsen9799]

Wow, Chris you are an inspiration for all of us. I am also raising a young daughter and I am going to show her this video as a life lesson. God Bless and I hope that man can thank you somehow down the road.

[@hawkgeoff]

Looking at all the loose gravel/ stones on the ground when I saw him going to his back I was wincing a bit...lol. Very well done Chris... hell of an example!

[@worldtravel101]

I love his attitude

[@triston5515]

Wish I could like this video more than once. Excellent!

[@zionkid28]

This guy did absolutely right and awesome and much respect

[@bp6877]

Really enjoyed this discussion. Thanks!

[@efraincortez9043]

My new favorite interview. Thanks for the work you do John...keep it on!

[@danp1471]

This is the first interview I checked out & enjoyed it thoroughly. Do any other interviews he has done that jump to your mind off hand that I should check out?

[@efraincortez9043]

@@danp1471 I don't have titles off top my head, but anything with 'John's briefs' in the title will be very informative.

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Good man indeed, appreciative of your spirit

[@bobdownes162]

His restrained coughing shows he is basically a shy, humble person. And also a Gentleman.

[@joetjiesvibe]

True Gentleman... RESPECT !!!

[@Cabbage_Town]

Just by looking at this guys legs. The bad guy should of been scared. You could tell by his stance that he had skills. Good job man.

[@KerriGilpin]

My first thought is- I’m a 30 min drive from Tampa, I would love to start training with this guy! If he didn’t get more students from the video alone, I’d be shocked. I’m always impressed with empty handed work, especially takedowns that use momentum instead of force, like he said here- less energy expended.

[@andym1594]

As an aside - we've got an ER doc in our class. He's also a competitive lifter and weighs 265. He doesn't need BJJ, but even as a high level white belt, he's a monster.

[@JC-mi8xb]

Chris made a great point, when this guy dropped his pants its gave him the ability to create an effective game plan and take control. Chris no joke man, you had me jump up after you took him down. Love it!

[@valetudo333]

J C thank you.

[@mitchschutter4302]

Time is short during my week, but I think I need to investigate my local BJJ.

[@mjoeg075]

Beautiful conversation. Wealth of information. Thx

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you for another great lesson.

[@housewifeuntilheaven1593]

Fantastic interview. I will be showing the Husband this one (if he hasn't already seen it lol). A most blessed and safe New Year to You and Yours John, as well as this single Father, who deeply cares about not only his family but others. A true ASP'er. Awesome.

[@ASPextra]

Hey welcome back! Haven't seen you in a bit.

[@housewifeuntilheaven1593]

@@ASPextra Hello John! I've been here but we have had a tumultuous last 6 months with our 6 yr old daughter. She became gravely ill from Mono and Cat Scratch Disease between late July-September, in and out of the hospital for 7 weeks and so sick. Ran a 104 fever for an entire month but we didn't have any answers for quite some time. We then discovered that her older Brother and Sister also had Mono and were also sick during that time. Got her through that and she then fell and cracked her skull open in November, requiring staples. Thought all that was behind us and 2 1/2 weeks ago she was attacked by a stray cat, tore up her wrist and arm, and we just finished her Rabies shots. (Absolute HELL). This poor child needs bubble wrap armor. She is such a strong trooper but as her Momma, it has taken its toll on me. So I'm always watching your channel, but sometimes it's only enough time to watch and then tend to my babies! Can you remind me of your FB page again? I would love to follow you and the fam on there too. I reinstated my page when needing to ask for prayers and give updates on my baby girl. Great to hear from ya and let both of our families experience a much stronger and healthier 2020. Amen! Edit-This guy reminds me of my good friend, Chris Daughtry. As soon as I saw him I thought of Chris. And THEN realized his name was Chris lol. But this is the BJJ version of Chris lol.

[@ASPextra]

facebook.com/activeselfprotection and facebook.com/theaspguy

[@dom_delacroix7424]

Homeboy is badass. He's a good guy love it.

[@davidkloehn5676]

That guy is just plain awesome.

[@jeffeverett830]

What an awesome guy, great guy to have on your side for sure!!

[@torysoper]

Excellent interview

[@schiz0phren1c]

Chris if you start a Podcast or KZbin channel you will get a lot of followers man, you are a good person, with a lot of skills and a lot to share.

[@vrfob4620]

I love this, becuase it shows how we as people who train to protect ourselves are everywhere and we all are on the side of good.

[@lapayne1]

Great stuff, thanks Chris for the breakdown and being able to show restraint once the threat was neutralized. And thanks ASP for sharing this great training/learning opportunity.

[@1strights]

Christopher - Quick, bold, fearless, steady, intelligent, restrained. A powerhouse, a rock. A Man seemingly filled with a deep, poignant sense of compassion. An Angel - the Warrior kind, living and serving as mortal man. Imperfect perfection. Love in action. Picking the right battles, fighting a just war. A vessel for, and an example of God’s grace. Wise yet gentle -the greatest strength, when and where he could be. Calm, and dancing through a raging storm. An asset to family and community. Like some of the finest people I’ve had the privilege to know, if only for a moment in time. He trained, he prepared, he chose. Body, mind, and soul. He matured. He rose, he rose, He Rose. Then, he came back for YOU - black, white, brown, blue, that you might attain an ever golden shimmer like the Sun. Like the Son. Thank you Sir for your service to family, community, Self, and Humanity. Thank you for sharing on this forum. Thank you John for this forum. I hope he doesn’t go broke providing free training for all the LEOs who will be arriving at his door. Perhaps they, their departments, and the community at large including past and present members of the NFL, the NRA, local communities, YOU, and all who want more effective training for police will decide it’s an effort, an undertaking worth advocating for, worth paying for, and worth expanding. Creating -and becoming, true guardians of the community. Always ready to fight the good fight, yet humble, and peaceful at heart with true respect for and due consideration of, but not foolish acquiescence to, the position of the other, and with egos left outside the door. No hands but His hands. No hands but YOURS. #NeverForget - No hands but your hands, no mind but your mind, no heart but your heart. No Heart but mine. Beating back the chaos of a day gone dark by lighting a candle in the night. A thousand candles. OUR candles. However many it takes. WE are the ONE who make a brighter day. WE are the ONE who find a better way. Together. I AM bowing deeply to ALL. What are you going to do about it? What can YOU do about it? What can WE do about it other than come out fighting the good fight when and where we can? Together. Forever. Don’t you want to go? Together? To Heaven? Don’t you want to save the Other? We’ll do it for the Onondaga. And for the generations. We’ll do it for YOUR children, and for mine. It’s time. Let’s Rise. Step by step. Together. Namaste.

[@valetudo333]

I Mari thank you for the kind words.

[@junipersnow1]

Great interview guys. thanks

[@Chief2Moon]

What a well rounded circumspect reasonable guy he is! I salute the fellow!

[@TxCwby]

Nope! He DEFINITELY didn’t have ANYTHING there. :-). Wonderful work, and, btw, thank you for your work as first responder. Now we know why they didn’t show up...they knew you could handle it! Thanks to you, too, John!

[@davidcaram7675]

This man makes me want to study Jiu-Jitsu.for real. And he was kind while dominating and subduing the perp.also ,great to see so much respect between John and Christopher.

[@dummydummy290]

Great human being

[@jodydorsett8726]

Great interview. Clearly Christopher could have hurt him but he choose the higher path, that's a real defender.

[@OdinsCloud]

Competent physically and mentally, a very descent guy.

[@MathiasWarwick]

Such an inspiration. Thanks Chris and John!

[@OliveMule]

This was a great vid

[@robertmurdoch1]

What a great interview!

[@llopezl7681]

This guy is amazing, think about this, every law enforcement officer should train like him. # Discipline!!!!

[@adamcrossman9683]

This guy should have a channel similar to ASP. Knowledgeable and charismatic.

[@CFarnwide]

Such a great interview with so much food for thought... amazing!

[@richlabombard6780]

Great guy, great interview.

[@originalfallinggirl]

Totally love this guy!

[@vrfob4620]

This guy is really knowledgeable, not just in self defense.

[@JewiMacca]

I know it's not realistic, but imagine if all LE's had this guy's training and ability to assess a situation to use the least lethal method possible. I'm not bashing police, so don't come at me. I understand they have a tough job and sometimes they aren't afforded the time and might choose the quickest way to end a threat. They are human after all and can make mistakes, but what shouldn't need to be taught is compassion. Thank you John for all you do, and I'm sure many would agree that we need more people like you and Christopher in this world.

[@teresastorms3774]

I am so impressed with this gentleman and his self control! The training kicked in and he stopped what could have been a much worse outcome. I'm new to firearms myself and have a very little bit of self-defense training. What would you suggest as a course of action for a female in this situation? I am not athletic, I am pretty overweight actually. I live in a nicer area; but you have to always be on your guard. Stuff happens everywhere!

[@mitubogoogle]

Good job. Great question from John about OC spray. Knowing the mindset of BJJ people, I think Chris really wanted to test his BJJ skills on the loony, since he could have sprayed him or yell at the neighbor to go inside as soon as he saw him. I dare Chris to deny it 😁 forwarding this interview to my BJJ friends and my kids' BJJ instructors. Greetings from S. Florida, Chris

[@andym1594]

yeah this is totally going viral in the bjj community.

[@valetudo333]

brio last I test my skills weekly in my Emergency Room. I wanted the man to just leave. I had no time to get my neighbor back inside. Much love.

[@lawrence5584]

So amazed to find out he's Gracie Barra!!!!

[@andyprairiedog]

Chris...the man who folds clothes with people still in them....the man who makes "A-hole Pretzels".

[@LateNightRewrites]

You don't wanna be around when it's Chris's laundry day

[@the_timinator77]

Have you thought of talking with John Wic- oh I mean Jack Wilson?

[@tillman40]

Dirty Jack

[@KyleKalevra]

It's sad how few people know his name. 100% agree ASP needs to interview him. One shot saved countless people that day and he deserves more recognition. Along with an ASP interview tat man deserves the Secretary of Defense Medal of Valor.

[@thomashartmann3466]

Good shit man

[@Benny10001]

What a bloody nice chap. Cool story. 👍

[@privateprivate4315]

Good job Chris!

[@dashknow5082]

I dont no why, but these video put a smile on my face :)

[@johnv7215]

Nice! I don’t see these much!

[@markldavis1]

Thanks

[@amendable5401]

I’d like to be part of that lunch! I’ll even buy.

[@liamthomas4644]

John looks a lot like my girlfriend's father and that just makes me smile a lot.

[@stevenvoe]

Very interesting stuff!!

[@johnlee4249]

Well done!

[@tonystokes1119]

Ha! I just bought some magtech ammo this morning.

[@dariobejo1823]

Great self control from Christopher tho , i dont know if i could have stopped myself from hitting him once or twice when he was down and chris had blocked his movement .

[@TommyORourke_]

Great stuff, you might want to look into a Shure SM7B for interviews and when using your camera phone try the Shure MV88+ video kit 👍

[@Jabild]

This is great

[@stanlee1857]

What up Chris good man

[@jasonstuart1616]

That's a good guy!!!

[@tripleog9557]

That’s being a great protector Christopher... at a boy

[@zeeestrella7038]

Brother john is the man

[@javiermendigutia5471]

Christopher not only is a skilled fighterr but notice theheart he has towards the perp and how he decides to jump in for the Old man while still considering he's has a family. Another one of us defenders would of beat him up a lil more.

[@javiermendigutia5471]

Very kind hearted killer...I feel you in this video. God Bless you and your family if most people would be this kind the world would be a better choice. His very lucky to have gone into your block and not into a wreckless persons !

[@djjoel1]

Nice takedown Chris! Cheers

[@rockinmusic69]

I have a long history of martial arts training but not in the grappling arts. I believe if I had been in Christopher´s situation I could have ¨handled¨ him but I wonder if I could have done without injurying him. Something any martial artist should think about.

[@ASPextra]

Indeed!

[@sdjohnston67]

Watching the altercation video, I was struck a little bit by Christopher's daughter's comments. She is apparently the one capturing the video on a phone. "Yes, this is my dad. This is my dad, they're fighting right now." . . . She is almost matter-of-fact about it. Only a little bit of stress in her voice, barely perceptible. She is not freaking out, not particularly upset. Why is this? I would guess that most teen girls watching their dad fighting in the street would not be so relaxed. I think, for one, she must be confident in her father's ability to defend himself. She knows he can handle the situation and so, is not worried. Also, it seems she is not concerned her father will pummel the other guy and create all kinds of problems by seriously injuring him. She knows that not only can her dad handle the situation, but, she knows he is capable of doing so while staying calm; that he has self-control, and will handle things without bashing the other guy to a pulp. So, she can stay relatively relaxed and stress free even though she is right there watching it all. What a great thing, as a father, to be able to give your children this kind of gift (especially a daughter)--that they can have this kind of confidence in you and know that they are safe when you are around. And what a great example of how they should handle themselves if they were in a similar situation. (Hopefully, after being trained in BJJ). It is invaluable, with all the hot-heads in this world, that kids have an example of a virtuous, confident, strong man who can defend himself and others and yet stay in control and not fly into a rage while doing so. And even, still care about the well being of the person who attacked him! We need more of this. I worked with teen boys teaching high school last year at an all-boys school, and there are way too many young men who fly into a rage easily and have virtually no self-control. This is a disaster. Here in Christopher and others like him is a good example of authentic masculinity.

[@valetudo333]

Scott Johnston That was a kind and wonderful comment. You are correct about the relationship my daughter and I have. My entire life has been devoted to giving my family and children safety and comfort. I teach my kid kindness and compassion as well. She knew I would do just what was needed to stop the threat. Nothing more.

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

How everyone thinks their own fight will end up until it happens.

[@cmilter6360]

Watched the video oss fine sir!