How to Defend Punches More Effectively

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[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! I figured lots of people don't know about the bell thing. :)

[@KjSome1]

Yea, lots of youtubers say it a lot but I don't really get the point. But, I will do it here!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you! I hate begging. :)

[@nidhalsormali3051]

How to stop an attacker: Step 1: Reach back Step 2: Put your arm in your pocket and try to bluff and make it like your pulling out a weapon Step 3: If they don't believe it. Take out your Magnum and shoot. Step 4: Profit.

[@scaredxop6606]

Stonks

[@Аку-ю7ф]

Then try to escape the police 👀

[@tiamajak6576]

Yes! Then deal with God about murder

[@nashjordan6441]

I did it yeah but why police want to take me

[@datboiwildin]

Bruh Paul Blart has taught you well.

[@tracycatap4251]

Can you do how to dodge a belt from my mom

[@AndoMierzwa]

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[@theofficial_patronyt1423]

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[@jamarrobinson6815]

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[@monke8434]

tip 1 wear 4 shorts if you think it will hit your ass.Or wear a little clothing or cardboard at your back. and act like you got hurt so she will not spank u again. i tried that and act like i was crying and boom magic works. i laughed so hard after that hahaha

[@thelegendarychipmunks2420]

I did this to a dude at my school when he tried to fight me I knocked his ass out cold.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s why you’re legendary, Chipmunk.

[@thelegendarychipmunks2420]

😆

[@joshuajeffery4466]

@Adriana Ofrecia l did

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[@ScubaShark--8964]

@@AndoMierzwa Lel

[@SenClips2]

I’m learning some street fighter combos

[@BestTeeVKlips]

LANDON JOB wassup person from 2020

[@ukraina9449]

@LANDON JOB im in hood and in Here You should know how to fight. 😂

[@_catulus]

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[@NeeqFn]

I'm going in a fight tomorrow

[@_catulus]

Aneeq's vlogs Good luck.

[@miller8435]

IM NOT A FIGHTER IM JUST A KID WITH LOTS OF BULLIES BUT I WANT TO LEARN THIS

[@AndoMierzwa]

Find a friend who can practice with you. Be safe!

[@francineretamal1890]

Hey were both kid im 11

[@miller8435]

@@francineretamal1890 how did u know

[@baajourlb2717]

@@francineretamal1890 there is a bully which I heard he is 16 but he was longer than me just by somehow,he tried to hit in the neck,pushed me,then luckly or unluckly we both fell on the ground and i don't how I hit him on the leg. After this ppl beside my building by somehow threatned him and told him just not get back. Edit after about 2 years: Thankfully,nothing happened after this

[@ScubaShark--8964]

@@AndoMierzwa same

[@Servant777-w7h]

Some dude just try to punch me,but guess what..i block him with my chin.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Iron Chin! Excellent!

[@thesecondeliminator5389]

Guess what I blocked my bully with my wiener :> the bully is a girl

[@ahquea6327]

ew cooties PHH WTF

[@mac-playz3415]

@@thesecondeliminator5389 LOL

[@nidhalsormali3051]

@@thesecondeliminator5389 And now she's calling the police

[@NunyaNomi]

Stay close to your attacker, don't pull away where they can get space for a swing or stab.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Great tip, Rachel!

[@wanteikhongsit6162]

It's helps n very good too

[@doktordzwonek9306]

You mean stay close to a guy with knife who needs literally 1 stab on you and can do it from any position?

[@mylord7935]

I rather just grab their wrist, and get them to the ground by any means necessary!

[@lezo1321]

I,d rather piss in their eyes. It really works

[@matti3667]

Its not as easy as it looks, the fist is gonna be coming fast, so improve your reaction time first

[@AndoMierzwa]

Training is everything!

[@matti3667]

@Phantreem thats correct

[@tannermaple8xyeet557]

I was born with fast reflexes

[@amandamorgan3539]

yeah i can now i feel a weird feeling when ever somethings two inches away from me and dodge grab fist punch to the nose stomach then uppercut all in less than twenty seconds

[@thechamp7513]

This would never work against a good puncher. Learn how to move your feet properly, parry, keep your hands up and learn how to move your head.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

This is simply what Lee taught; Economy of Motion. I've used this method for 40 years...Very effective.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@blockmasterscott]

I did a lot of full contact fighting 20 years ago. When people ask me how do I get to be so fast with my hands for blocking I told them the truth, that I got tired of getting hit all the time. Every thing said in this video is correct but you also have to know what it’s like to get hit. For me, it was a combination of forms, understanding blocking principles like in this video and getting clobbered that helped me.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Getting clobbered is definitely helpful! :D

[@vyee7724]

blockmasterscott How Old Are You...... Fuking 20 Years

[@qwertyasdf7615]

All hail Vegeta, prince of no one ;)

[@soupfork7893]

I get beat up by some pros cuz of my head n I use it to tell them that there only hurting me because they think it will probably help them to look tough because they know that I better then them n the cried

[@soupfork7893]

qwerty asdf wow

[@gijoemolinaro]

If you need to defend yourself or come out on top of a situation you must always be unfair and deceptive what ever form that takes is irrelevant ...life doesn't occur in a cage or a ring

[@AndoMierzwa]

Real-life can definitely get scarier than fighting in a cage.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Indeed

[@blank1blank249]

You ever actaully been in a fight?. Their is a difference between getting jump and setteling differences.

[@asabovesobelow7981]

👌

[@MichaelSmith-em9cw]

Being calm and working your skeletal structure like a carousel is definitely the key. Doing less and what you need to do is how to prevail and thats how i prevailed. Learned from taking hits at competitions as well as before martial arts and it all plays a part. Its just easier to learn from being hit than actually training and learning the right way. Great vid!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’d say you’re right about all of that! Thank you for the comment!

[@gregmoten3517]

I took a Karate Lesson when I was 10, I was in Florida at a Dojo learning everything about doing Martial Arts, it's about being tough telling me to not give up, and my father appreciate me being tough 💪💪👊

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay tough!

[@mrcayde5325]

I like to defend myself from bullies and those people in the streets who kidnap kids especially in 2021 there is a lot and this video helped me

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay safe!

[@TheLocoUnion]

Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jay_likes_tea]

ive been doing karate for like nearly 6 years and over the years as ive grown up things have started to get more detailed to me. I really appreciate this vid, it has helped me see where I need to change, how I fight and the sort of direction I should be going for when I enter comps in the future! XD

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Keep training and good luck out there!

[@land2d322]

But in anime they don't do this I'll just learn from anime

[@valleygaming3049]

Ikr just go supersain on them

[@fatemeharabzadeh2560]

Valley Gaming IM WHEEZING 🤣🤣🤣

[@fardowsamohammad2730]

I learn from anime

[@yaibadf6267]

Use a shadow clone jutsu then walk away

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

(づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

[@kennetj.6170]

I'm happy to see that you try to learn people about how it's supposed to be done🙏🏻 If you don't have access to your body thru your mind, you cannot teach people to defend themselves with this video. I'm not saying that it's wrong what you're showing, but don't forget to tell people that it's not for everyone. Thanks for reading my comment.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Nothing is for everyone. Except breathing. 😁

[@YungJay-jm9ou]

Thank you now I can Defend myself so my brother can stop beating me up

[@AndoMierzwa]

Brothers are great sparring partners! :-)

[@TheGreatHotDogConsumer]

Kick him in the balls!

[@SenyoritaStoic]

Same shit bruh ..v

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Change level and double leg him

[@shazamwde1675]

Is your brother ok ;) i'm sorry

[@Msosbog]

Excellent video, thank you both (howdy Sensei Alec!) I got a whole lot out of this one (I think, anyway 😄). Reminds me of the old quote "Learn it all, then forget it all. Learn the Way, then find your own way." So here's some lessons I pulled from this: Fine motor skills become more natural in a state of comfort over time (confidence through repetition and experience ); When you forego your wants and attend to your needs, self defense becomes simplified and energy flows more fluid (less effort more effectiveness). Wants and needs are akin to being, respectively, emotionally reactive vs. intellectually responsive. I really like (paraphrasing) be comfortable here, with less panic you will breathe, see and feel better what's going on, the clarity of your "needs" are made manifest in the moment, so comfort equates to self-trust...but beware of the ego (Fight your ego!). I hope I'm not taking liberties in interpreting this lesson; If I am misunderstanding I apologize and invite your correction. Thank you for another great video! 🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wow! What a great interpretation. Thanks for sharing your thought process, my friend! 🔥🧠🔥

[@Msosbog]

@@AndoMierzwa Thank you Sir! 🙏

[@CharlesPeterson-t1x]

Excellent video, thank you both (howdy Sensei Alec!) I got a whole lot out of this one (I think, anyway ). Reminds me of the old quote "Learn it all, then forget it all. Learn the Way, then find your own way." So here's some lessons I pulled from this: Fine motor skills become more natural in a state of comfort over time (confidence through repetition and experience ); When you forego your wants and attend to your needs, self defense becomes simplified and energy flows more fluid (less effort more effectiveness). Wants and needs are akin to being, respectively, emotionally reactive vs. intellectually responsive. I really like (paraphrasing) be comfortable here, with less panic you will breathe, see and feel better what's going on, the clarity of your "needs" are made manifest in the moment, so comfort equates to self-trust...but beware of the ego (Fight your ego!). I hope I'm not taking liberties in interpreting this lesson; If I am misunderstanding I apologize and invite your correction. Thank you for another great video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I/We appreciate all the kind words! Your interpretation sounds right on the mark. Keep up the good work! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@captianamerica3531]

that's the great concert. work smarter not harder..

[@AndoMierzwa]

WAW wat'saboutworld Exactly!

[@tmntforever2684]

I'm a great believer in less is more approach when I'm sparring and I like to wear down my opponent by making them work harder then step in with the punch or kick! I always take your advise and you have certainly inproved my fighting skills. Thankyou Ando.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That makes my day. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jhamesmarkycramirez7586]

99

[@americantaco5767]

I recently got a scholarship to an all boys junior high/high school so im definitely expecting at least 3 fights

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope not! 🙏🏻

[@lukegoffkat]

I love the premise, Move as little as possible. it's great if you can keep your emotions calm while under attack. most people can't, but it's necessary. The hardest part is always being aware. it's not looking for the fight, but always being aware of your surroundings at all times. It's hard to know when someone is going to sucker punch you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly right! It’s all about the emotions, really.

[@montanasings]

Another important lesson. Thank you Sensei Alec and Sensei Ando for sharing your knowledge.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Always appreciate your comments! Thank you!

[@RobertoSantana-f5o]

Good afternoon to the both Sensei for showing us how do we need to do our self defense on the Street.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching, Roberto!

[@RobertoSantana-f5o]

@@AndoMierzwa No, thank you very much Sensei I was doing for 37 years different self defense training but today I am not good all my bone are destroyed, cause I was a Químical technician at Teva pharmaceuticals, also I feel a little better and I doing Wing shung by myself, thank you Sensei I will continue to learn more from you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@RobertoSantana-f5o So sorry to hear about your bone issue. But happy you have still found a way to keep training. Thanks for the inspiration, sir!

[@nashgaming5999]

Now i bully the bullies. Tyyy

[@AndoMierzwa]

Turn it around, yes!

[@nashgaming5999]

Hi idol!!

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Turn the tables

[@theofficial_patronyt1423]

You can use these tchniqyes as self defence. You dont have to feel like you are bullying. Once you are done with you'r bully. You dont have to do it again

[@iame3122]

@@AndoMierzwa Not great response to kids.....

[@Drewpy113]

Practice and train hard. The basics are your foundation, even when you think you have it down, work through it x100 more. Thanks for the video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Agree 100%, sir!

[@fonkymonkestudios7798]

At the end when y'all talk about not liking the word block reminded me about something. For all the karateka reading, uke(what we use as the word for block) actually means "to receive", because you're not trying to completely block an attack, you're just "receiving" it.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly right! Thank you for the comment!

[@TheQuarterbackX]

Great basics to go over with all beginners. And yes, those who may have been learning martial arts for years are usually beginners when it comes to these simple though also advance lessons.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment! Happy training!

[@gloriabarnett2710]

I am a kid on my grandmother who train my body

[@athenapray1144]

This is an excellent video. In putting out my own defensive training videos, this stays in line with what I teach. I don't explain these basics for intermediate, however I teach the defensive movements. Thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good luck on your channel, Tina!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Bloc King Hit Me

[@thomasleebrown3136]

I AM Impressed and agree with Your Strategy !

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@pranakhan]

It brings up some interesting points. I look at it in terms of weapon work; sometimes you need to use Karambit skill, or subtlety. But sometimes you need Claymore skill, large penetrating power that decimates an opponent. In conditioning, I train Claymore skill. In technique I train Karambit skill. Oil and water may not combine, but you need them both to make a good spaghetti.

[@AndoMierzwa]

You had me at spaghetti. :) Yes, you’re absolutely right. Different tools for different jobs. The problem is when you try to use one tool for every job!

[@jthewelshwarlord6331]

What type of claymore do you use, two handed or one handed basket hilt? Also, what manuscript do you use to practice the claymore?

[@RaffyAyala]

Love your analogy

[@Chum_Kiu]

If all you have is a hammer(fist), everything looks like a nail.

[@KenMikaze]

I use a pinute and karambit combo.

[@DrivenToConquer]

Now try this against an uncooperative boxer.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Try anything against an uncooperative anybody!

[@theempressbunny]

Actually a solid point. From what I've seen of boxers, they like to keep their elbows glued to their ribcage and their punches short and to the point. They don't leave room for misdirection.

[@nelsonglinton]

@@theempressbunny This is why it is important to practice the art of rhythm against a trained boxer. If you've watched a lot of boxing fights then you'll know that one of the ways boxer can win a fight is by changing their rhythm of attack. So rhythm and timing goes hand in hand in my opinion. Defense also has a lot to do with where your body's position and feet are at the moment. Certain types of defensive maneuvers won't work in certain positions. If you train the art of redirection while keeping these things in mind and also spar often with trained boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial artist then it can be effective. If you're thinking that the art of redirection is ineffective then you can watch clips of it working in MMA or do whatever you believe is effecient for proper defense as an alternative.

[@sultananaseratulee1525]

Yes

[@thechamp7513]

@@AndoMierzwa Mate, this would never work against a well trained striker. Try moving to the side when a striker like Conor McGregor swings his left hand at you. Keep your hands up, elbows tucked to your body, learn how to slip punches and throw counters.

[@AndrewKiedyk]

Found this and its effective! Thank you Ando for sharing this video. More people should start to learn self-defense

[@AndoMierzwa]

I agree. Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@shruunen2780]

Me: Gets bullied Me after watching video: UNO reverse card Bully: Becomes my best friend

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s a great short story!😄

[@masterrajanaeemqaisarchinesema]

Very effective and informative video keep it up bro very nice.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Appreciate that! Thanks!

[@Docinaplane]

Nice presentation of fighting principles! I like using the concept of block soft - hit hard.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent. I’d say if you block hard, then that’s really a strike! 👊🏼

[@douglasmacneil4474]

Docinaplane aye

[@douglasmacneil4474]

Docinaplane though hard blocks do have a purpose

[@douglasmacneil4474]

Docinaplane karate has no blocks all blocks are strikes or receiving force and reflecting/redirecting the force

[@Docinaplane]

That's only if they work :-)

[@montellfishfan7674]

2 Timothy 1:7 King James Version (KJV) Hallelujah 😎💯 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of POWER, and of LOVE, and of a SOUND MIND.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Powerful words!

[@montellfishfan7674]

@@AndoMierzwa from a Powerful Word, Amen. 💪🏽❤️

[@godwinadjei2932]

LOL, what about 'turn the other cheek'?

[@HimanshuSharma-os3fm]

Ohh man this man seriously replied to all comments he got Good guy

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for noticing! And thanks for commenting. 😁

[@pxrplehalo]

Fighting tips: -If your bully has you pinned up against the wall and is strangling you, keep on kicking them until they stop -If you have sharp nails, scratch them. -Kick them on their private parts -Hit them with hard objects like text books -If they throw a punch, grab their arm and twist it as hard as possible. -Punch them in their stomach -Kick their joints

[@james64468]

Thanks I keep that in mind if I need to defend and attack my attacker.

[@pxrplehalo]

james64468 No problem

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for adding your advice!

[@pxrplehalo]

Ando Mierzwa No problem

[@neptoon928]

This is why I keep long nails

[@dinosaurnerdboy449]

Thank you sensei I’m struggling I have learned now A person has been a real threat to me so I shall use his knowledge not for the dark side But for self-defense

[@AndoMierzwa]

A righteous cause! Stay safe!

[@blacklotus5364]

Block with the outermost points that you can, make that a shield, usually forearms, and create space with your feet, get side-on and always keep your guard up and keep upright on your back foot ready to counter. The most important part of your body in a fight if you're right-handed is your right foot. That's your centre of gravity, your hands can take care of themselves if your feet know what to do

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the tips! 🙏🏻

[@douglasmacneil4474]

Great advice and completely true I’m only recently moving past a few habits I have had since I first started martial arts and now I am noticing even more lol. Amazing video as always.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent! There's always something to update. That's the bad news and the good news!

[@douglasmacneil4474]

Ando Mierzwa aye

[@josephmkare99]

Tonny jaa

[@spartacus871]

Ando, I still like those drum beats in your videos, I'm learning and dancing at the same time! Keep up the good work!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Secretly, I always wanted to learn tap dancing. 👞

[@Msosbog]

@@AndoMierzwa ...Like Mr.Bojangles on the graves of your enemies 😂 j/k Hines, Astaire or Kelly?

[@liamworthington5863]

I just found y'all... I have been in Aikido for 7 years...love it. I like your video... Especially the ending...the ego part. Its so true....kill your ego and be empty.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment, Liam!

[@lukegoffkat]

I still prefer not using the opposite hand to block. I did learn this technique early on, but it's better to use the same arm they use, and cross under your other arm to grab the elbow, then pull them forward. You can then throw them to the ground or use that momentum to strike. Maybe it hard to explain, but it puts them off center allowing you many other options. When they strick with their left arm, you block with your left and use your right arm under and around and up to grab their elbow. You can then pull them closer and then use your other arm and step in to put them on the ground or strike, you're choice. I hope this makes sense, I don't have someone to do a video with.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Makes sense. Prepare for everything!

[@getmoemedia9670]

first time watch,you guys are good and teach very well thanks for the video

[@carljensen5730]

Excellent video. It seems like it is also easier to just alter a punch slightly. Even if you get struck slightly from a blow, you have eliminated 99% of the damage of the blow.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Strive for efficiency, yes.

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

But...but...but...Sensei Ando, subtle defensive movements and disguised attacks don't look cool in live demos and movies. How will I ever get rich and famous doing this stuff?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! You’re right. No one at the mall will stop to watch your internal prowess. That’s why I always keep cinder blocks and a flame thrower in my trunk. 👊🏼🔥

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

LOL. Great tip, as usual. Thanks.

[@otwryuma]

Ha i won a street fight

[@firstname928]

+Ando Mierzwa How Much For The Flame Thrower?

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Fuck all that man. If it works then forget the fame and money

[@hellenic7033]

instructions were unclear, i now speak to you from inside my locker...

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@USMC_BABE38]

My name is Erin I'm 34 years old I have ADHD I was recently attacked by a woman at work she didn't work for my job that I was working at several months ago and I had to defend myself and I'm proud of myself for being quick enough to respond to the attacker like I did your video taught me how to defend myself

[@AndoMierzwa]

Erin! 😦 So glad you’re okay! Keep your guard up and stay safe! 👍🏼

[@sirknighty511]

I needed to learn this cause my stepfather always likes to treat me like a grown man I’m only 16

[@cornmasterliao7080]

Watching how to dodge punches when I can't even see punches coming

[@anaidonthavealastname8258]

This one hit close 🥲

[@hunghothien330]

Cảm ơn bạn!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@kbkzaragoza]

Cool I'm gonna use these moves to defend myself

[@jovienaje1905]

I have been in a lot of close quarter combat situations and it's a lot...thanks..surviving every dangerous situations! :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Keep fighting, Jovi!

[@blank1blank249]

You look 12? Also close quarter combat? Who says that.

[@lilcoreyrider1717]

Happy dad, happy pad....happy Pa,happy Ma

[@Krishyx]

Ik this video is 4 years old but it still helps me alot! Thank you

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy to hear that! Thanks! 👍🏼

[@nidhalsormali3051]

If u try and swat a punch away you're just gonna slap their hand 😂😂

[@serghost_ph565]

lol

[@tywane_w1291]

I came her because someone tried to fight me tried

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you survived!

[@promisentsizi1032]

yeah that's a good thing

[@lallawmsangi2658]

Me too

[@williamstorms3262]

Ando Mierzwa You better keep going

[@dayumson9yearsagoupdated867]

Hi Ando! I'm just bored, so thought binging your old videos would work, Let me tell u something, works like a charm. 😄♥️

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄 That makes my day. Happy binging!

[@matheusviolante8364]

Hello Sensei Ando. I'm a big fan of Martial Arts and I just recently found your channel (and your very insightful podcast). Subscribed! But what I really wanted to know - speaking of not getting hit - is how to effectively dodge attacks. I've been training Muay Thai and dodging seems to never get easier. I mean, throwing punches is so natural, but thinking quick enough to evaluate the speed, direction and trajectory of your opponent's attacks is so difficult! Could you give me your opinion on how to actually get better at dodging? Thank you so much!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Matheus! Thanks for the kind words. And glad you found the podcast! 👍🏼 Be sure to check out the other video I mentioned in this video... I talk more about dodging in that one. The answer boils down to experience. It’s also important to LEAD your opponent into doing what you want. Giving them the freedom to do whatever they want will make defense very difficult. Control the ring!

[@matheusviolante8364]

Oh, I see! I'll watch the video you recommended. Thanks a lot for the tips!

[@joedasilva3866]

Great video! I loved it! I'll start practicing today!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Go get ‘em, Joe! :)

[@joedasilva3866]

Ando Mierzwa sure! Thank you!

[@genaro5766]

I like the nice and clear instructions . I'm an interested subscriber now .

[@AndoMierzwa]

Welcome!

[@jeffdavies6523]

Also, going for the face first is a beginner move ... go for the mid abdominal area... or hit the spleen.

[@stevenjacobrogers]

Jeff Davies a good punch or kick to the liver can put your body in lock ultimately leading to victory

[@flamingmummy2898]

Well, thanks i just defended my friend’s bully too easy :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

I hope you’re OK!

[@jonathanSpg]

Wait you defended a bully from someone so your helping a bully

[@blabloubloubla1313]

@@jonathanSpg no I'm pretty sure he meant he protected his friend from his friend's bully

[@nedthomasjr8665]

Self defense always.not death.thanks guys.keep in touch.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Protection, yes. 👍🏼

[@mortvald]

I wonder, does change the color of gloves give off any advantage? I heard red makes you more attentive, which maybe is why boxing gloves are usually red. but in a real fight you may not have that luxury. What do you guys think? maybe the gear as well maybe one of these newbies mistakes. (i'm not talking about changing the design, obviously they're made for a purpose, but rather the color to make it as skin like as possible)

[@deacfaram2946]

i think it kinda does, at least for me, if my opponent wear red gloves, my eyes are blinking, but other colors doesn't, i can see the punches come as close as touching my nose without blinking, but red gloves make me blink. anyone else having same exp?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Interesting question! Gonna have to think about that one! 🤔

[@daveoverbey2032]

You say let the shoulders do the motion for you, but I say let the shoulders do the motion & bashing simultaneously on your opponent with your shoulders in rotation on creation of developing centrifugal force from one angle to another. I do remember I wrote to you to follow thru my demonstrations of this a long time ago I am only so glad to see you doing so! You should also take care to use my back hand hand grenade exploding into or onto your opponents head & body with snap crackle pop action. And by the way I'd always been the one to say it's better to fight smarter & not harder Than it is to fight on hustle/ muscle! I'm 64 but I'm still able to close the other guy's door! L.O.L Anyway I also developed my own way how to defeat the hands & feet with my own technique. I teach the rodeo bronco buckaroo bag training workout &, the arm lift under over loop smack n whack, sword/arm fighting & fencing skills, how to fight in & around /not in & out like hopalong cassidy or be a bouncing Betty sissy & how to slip n slide in & around not in & out till i'm wore out & or become myself un-anchored or off balance You don't come tipsy toeing in like a ballerina or & bouncing Betty. But you must alway's keep your arms in tight to yourself, cress crossing them back n forth, to twist, spin, jerk, grab n toss. just smash n bash bucking up & down moving in & around while hitting him with your ass, back hips, elbows & shoulders using the back hand hand grenades. Stop running & keep fighting by eliminating his efforts of deciding what he's going to do next. In other words' stop playing his game & fight your own game! Take no shame or blame but leave him in pain! Actually this style can leave you smile as it gives you the advantage to fight in close contact & still not be took back or be it necessary to severely hurt or damage him seriously to injure your opponent if say you don't need or want to destroy him/her but still be it kept easily protective of yourself. On the most part It's kinda like sword fighting, or rodeo bronco buckaroo where you convert yourself into a wild bull stomping mad & bucking him off of you. It just takes redundant practice to develop the right habits & then you'll easily have it! Practice it slow & easy as you go for the power & speed will just come naturally & easily. Only remember a habit is a habit that once you develop it 'you will definitely be stuck to it. develop only the right habits & avoid developing unnecessary bad habits as not be needed! & alway's remember the power & speed will come with it faster than if you rush it for haste only makes waste! Just slow down, take your time & understand your body is like that of a machine that has only so much wear & tear before you lose a gear or two & then your done & thru! Just keep tuned up & know your stuff!, It can & most often will carry you through. I am Sting em dead Dave Overbey & if desired' You can watch me on KZbin' by just typing in only my name.Dave Overbey I am also a good man to keep on hand, Dave the handyman home repair guy w/ doing home rehabs. St. Louis, Mo. 63052 & God Bless you, thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's always a pleasure to hear from you, sir. I admire your high energy! :)

[@laggylotus]

As a person who is new at martial arts this really helped me alot😁

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad to hear it! You might also like my Home Workout playlist. 👍🏼

[@patrickecookit4466]

This is marvelous

[@contessa4490]

My Heart and Mind are more dangerous than my enemies, I know more ways to hurt and kill them than they know how to kill themselves.

[@mellowmike4183]

yo youre pretty edgy

[@RealGedagedi]

tough guy

[@randys5435]

Great concept, like in baseball a miss is a miss no matter how close it was. Enjoyed the video

[@AndoMierzwa]

Great comparison! 👍🏼

[@Dave-co3sr]

*I'm Gonna Use This For Someone Bullying To Me*

[@amenamazing8118]

Me also I'm trying

[@Dave-co3sr]

@@amenamazing8118 *Nice*

[@robsden7]

Teach the same thing in Ninjutsu. No need to waste movement ,move only the few inches required to make the punch miss. Stay facing him and stay close but avoid the fist by moving to the right position. All about angles, footwork and shifting your body . And keep the spine straight. And most importantly never turn your head away, common mistake. Keep your eyes glued on him the whole time. And helps to train slowly and as your timing and perception get better increase the speed of the attacks.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate the comment. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@ban5753]

Thank you Im gonna practice this now!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Cool! Happy training!👍🏼

[@leon-hj7jm]

Im different because the bullys in my school are always targetting smart dudes im one of the smart dudes im not a begginer and my bullys are not asking for money there asking for me to get hurt and im gonna say why i think im not a begginer cause i never get hit (sorry for the bad english)

[@sketchedstories]

Virus 8010 gacha verse :/

[@melonlyrics8563]

The best and effective self defense is running your enemy

[@Msosbog]

Hi 😊 Could you elaborate a bit on that please? Thank you kindly!

[@abdulmuqsit1137]

@@Msosbog bruh LOL

[@Unity116]

Very good advice! I want to take some boxing classes so I can get better with my hands

[@AndoMierzwa]

Great idea!

[@Will-nn3pb]

This dude looks like Director Krenic from Rogue One

[@jerryavalos9610]

Basically Wing Chun Kung-Fu

[@Bansheexero]

Sabre fencing is super useful at blocking. I've mentioned it before, but they don't block specific attacks. However, in this case, the stance is a necessary to make this more efficient. L shaped placement of feet, and body leads with the dominant side, so you are standing sideways. It reduces your physical profile down as much as it can to only expose a thin line for the attacker to try to strike. It limits their target area, which helps determine their speed and rhythm as it becomes far more consistent. You guard segments with your defense, essentially blocking any and all of attacks that would target a specific area, rather than micro-managing for specific techniques. Unlike doing this in a normal stance, you don't twist your body at all, you just deflect attacks around your center line, which is your side, rather than broader stances where it becomes your chest. As you block, you can simply step through it to attack immediately. In sabre, you do not cross legs while advancing, nor do you lead with your rear foot (while it is a rule based on banning flesche attacks (sort of a kamikaze rush), it is more efficient to lead with the front foot when advancing and your rear foot when retreating). This leads into that other technique I mentioned, but lack a means of properly recording it due to the limitations of my video recorder. Start by deflecting an attack outward, opening the target area, with the punch missing you but still close to your side. Then in the same motion, you punch forward, as you advance or lunge, with your front foot. Always lead with the hand, not the foot though. You can advance your hand and foot simultaneously though. Fencing is all about removing unnecessary movement and being as efficient as possible. After I started fencing, when I went back to Taekwondo, defending became super, super easy because of how much slower people were (the one exception being my instructor, as he just straight up outclassed me). I'd also point out that you are faster using only one arm than you are trying to defend and attack with both (crossing your body eats up significant time between attacks and blocks. The trick is to produce sufficient power in such quick progressions, but that is where the legs come in, where you draw all your force, rather than simply your upper body. I've knocked people across a room with a fencing punch/thrust. It's not quite the same, but I found a video that might better describe the concept. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qbpp6DmtB-mqM

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the link!

[@michx_tuq]

the reason i came here was to look like those cool anime and gacha characters that are good at fighting lol

[@pirjirifjdjd5034]

Go back to Fortnite

[@user-mo1sc4eh7g]

Demoralising those who wanna heart us 😂!! Loved it!

[@AndoMierzwa]

It’s a good goal, right? :)

[@user-mo1sc4eh7g]

Ando Mierzwa exactly!!😀

[@Justanotherwolf77]

Excellent video and thank you 👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@ZeeshanAli-ky4yc]

Please add a video on blocking kicks because that's the thing I need to improve P.S knocked out by a kick 😛

[@AndoMierzwa]

Knocked out? Sorry about that! 😳 The same principles will apply, but it’s still a good idea for a video. Thanks!

[@frankwagner3659]

Some people just don't get the principle of an action and don't understand how it can be more versatile than the word for word description of an action. The base creates the variables. Thanks again for another great video.

[@shinwook5145]

I would reccomend that you either avoid it or jam it. You can avoid it by moving out of range or to the side and forward (diagonal), in case its straight both sides work, if it's circular you move the way its not coming. About jamming, if you get close enough, then high kicks just aren't very effective (against low kicks thats a more tricky, but works). I think the avoid or jam idea (or all the way in/all the way out, BUT not in the middle) works against most strikes, actually. There are orher ways, and actually better ways, but that's the one I'm more comfortable with. So, one idea: get out and avoid OR jump in and jam. And counter. As soon as you can. The counter is what stops the combination.

[@johnnychannarong5484]

if its leg kick, check it.. if its body kick, check it.. if its arm kick or head kick, lean back.. dont take it full on by using your arms! you'll get dead arms like me!

[@ericconyers8972]

Beta blockers... Lol

[@michaeljohn1736]

After watching this vid Me:hey fight me King og the fighters

[@tenaciousgirl15]

Whenever i need any tips related to martial arts....i got you.....great . Thanku Sensei 🌈🌸❄️🔆❤️

[@AndoMierzwa]

I am honored to have you here, Anshika! 🌈🙏🏻💙

[@afriend8619]

Swat the punch? Pfffft I tank it

[@bingreyes8565]

Me too I just take it and counter

[@acafaith4361]

Now i can handle the boys in schooo

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay safe! 🙏🏻

[@pulberaharrdy1735]

Watches video Goes to gym Gets punched Watches video again

[@makaiev]

so... sorry for the dumb qestion, but how do I this apply when fighting a small pack of people? Large movements kinda help me dealing with the mob....

[@AndoMierzwa]

Different tools for different jobs. Big and small can work together!

[@makaiev]

that opens room for a cadency... broken cadencys are the best/worst XD

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right! Mix it up!

[@johnnychannarong5484]

large movements are the signs of a beginner who cant fight.. practice more and you'll use smaller movements to get the job done better! less energy wastage too!

[@arnoldsintos1794]

You can apply magic techniques for fighting the mob: RUN as far as you can hahaha

[@valleygaming3049]

Wut is the person punch's different and not straight

[@allanbiketi5580]

Haymaker punch..

[@AndoMierzwa]

Different move, same principle. Be efficient!

[@jeewanpanditmahadev2320]

Thank you sensei for teaching us how to defend ourself

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay safe! 🙏🏻

[@JinglebottomIII]

I just got pushed in the snow❄️

[@AndoMierzwa]

Better than getting pushed into lava!

[@shanalee8469]

Sorry hun. Stay strong. We all go through it

[@lilcoreyrider1717]

Happy dad, happy pad...happy Pa,happy Ma

[@EddieLeal]

Redirect energy. Sounds a little like Aikido

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes sir. There's a time to crash in and a time to get out of the way... irimi and tenkan. Thank you!

[@Msosbog]

Redirecting energy is common in many styles, as it is a super useful way to take easy advantage of physics. I remember learning a lot from my Aikido days; Now though I can only remember all the uke ukemi😅

[@starscream7798]

This is a very great help from me because most of my neighbors underestimate me because I'm always silent and humble, but little did they know they're facing a dude that is skilled

[@AndoMierzwa]

Walk softly but carry a big stick.

[@dank6941]

Aye I just fight with my friends and cousins for fun

[@AndoMierzwa]

You can learn a lot that way!