Arakan - Ancient techniques meet modern self defense

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[@ArakanMartialArt]

Thank you for sharing your insights, what a great video! We really appreciate your respect for all Martial Art styles and self defence principles. If you're ever in Australia give us a call, we would like to train with you too.

[@inside_fighting]

Very glad you saw it and i'd be honored! It would be a dream come true to make it out to Australia as well! Really enjoyed finding the system!

[@louisrodrigues4099]

Hi Elon can you please do a video on vee arnis jitsu founded by florendo visitacion based on Filipino martial arts and made for reality based self defense as a martial artist with Filipino base i think you would appreciate it current gm is David james in Brooklyn

[@inside_fighting]

@@louisrodrigues4099 i will do a video on it 🙏🏼

[@louisrodrigues4099]

@@inside_fighting if you need information let me know I'm a student of professor David james thanks for your response big fan

[@MYVLMA]

Great video Ilan! I like the whole approach of your explanation, conclusion and your opinion. Everyone who have real combat experience, can see that your wisdom comes from real fight experience. God bless you and don´t stop doing what you do and how you do it! Looking forward seeing you for our next fun time.

[@inside_fighting]

Looking forward to doing a lot more with you. Especially the self defense video we spoke about.

[@jarrodpelrine7229]

I like the head hugging for initial attacks large swings and clash beginnings but if you look at your previous video footage once the swinging began your muscle memory re referred you to the Head hugging rhino style back of the head gripping which allowed Wing Chun Master to capitalize do you know what I mean please keep up the awesome work looking forward to you guys together again and look forward to the future video on foot weight pressure while shifting and striking

[@lifemovesat24fps]

Great breakdown and critique of a system. Your commentary is always insightful. You've got some of the best martial arts content on the platform and, without a doubt, the best opening theme song.

[@B..B.]

Smacks can do a lot of internal damage when you know how to throw them. I find it bit harder than punching but for some situations the damage is more profound.

[@SoldierAndrew]

Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a soldier of fortune, boxing and fencing master who killed men in duels and fought in many wars abroad. He published treatise on bareknuckle boxing, cane fighting and self defense based upon his dangerous life globe hopping the earth to train militaries, fight wars, surviving in dangerous countries and fighting in duels. Monstery fencing, boxing and cane fighting.

[@uberdonkey9721]

thanks for distinguishing competition fighting and self-defense systems; though even in UFC and MMA now you can see people pulling out a weird kick or strike simply because competitively everyone is focusing on the same movements and surprise techniques trained well can take people off guard.

[@Raiden4019]

Lol, love the Dune excitement! But just so you're aware, the etymology for "Arrakis" was actually inspired by/ taken from "Iraq." Though oddly enough, the actual planet itself has more in common geographically/historically/culturally/symbolically with Saudi Arabia than Iraq or Iran. Great content, as always!

[@inside_fighting]

I'm half iraqi :) "arakis" always sounded like "iraq" to me.

[@itllkeal]

The best thing that I've ever learned is hard to soft and soft to hard when it comes to hand to hand strikes. Plus, if someone is moving in, you still make contact. Watch some boxers with the hooks. You're spot on. Do a video on weaknesses of one style against another. I love your content. Thanks

[@inside_fighting]

Awesome! I can do a video like that. Good Idea!

[@thebaneking4787]

Dude that’s Silat looking to me. And wing.

[@inside_fighting]

Very much like a modern Silat wing chun hybrid i agree

[@thelastgeneration1926]

just with less fancy random useless techniques

[@muteqx]

Love the channel so I bought your Doce Pares instructional. I'll look forward to watching it! Thanks for all the interesting videos you make! 🙏

[@jamiancarreon9896]

So a lot of the movements remind me of Henry Sue's tong long ( circular southern praying mantis) and his son-in-law's take on it the black mantis styles

[@inside_fighting]

Interesting. I'll have to check it out!

[@itsonlyrocknroll12]

Yeah I thought the same thing

[@SoldierAndrew]

Tong Long practitioners train the tendons to a high degree and they can generate abnormal explosive power.

[@DayneMichael]

“Modernized kempo”, good analysis

[@diosdadoapias]

Kempo? or Kenpo? this art is the same as karate or empty hand fighting. they learn Arnis and then called it the Kenpo stick as if they originate that stick fighting art. Arakan or arnis is a weapon art transitioning to unarmed fighting.

[@DayneMichael]

@@diosdadoapias technically is a off shoot of Shaolin. This style portrayed in the video looks like someone who was a kempo master modernized / simplified the system a bit to shorten learning curve for self defense application.

[@diosdadoapias]

@@DayneMichael why what the martial arts master teach presently is sport combat or some kind of aesthetic arts. Those who taught self defense arts the way Karate originally taught or Arnis was taught then is when they strike you this way you do it this way to block or counter with block and strike. There are no many repertoire which does not really reflect combat reality.

[@user-sz7zn8ji4t]

Arakan is the name of a region in Myanmar, that name was replaced in 1989 by the military junta , that is probably the origin of the name

[@acceleratedtrainingacademy]

Awesome analysis. Have been waiting for an outsider to analyse arakan objectively. Its an awesome art

[@camiloiribarren1450]

The slaps and open hand moves remind me of a lot Chinese martial arts like Pigua or white crane, and like the soft open hands of Okinawa karate. I like this one a lot

[@inside_fighting]

It's most certainly interesting.

[@joeoleary9010]

A friend of mine broke not his hand by his forearm in a street fight. He tried to do a spinning backfist, and his ulna made contact with the other guy's arm. The ulna is as fragile as the knuckles.

[@inside_fighting]

I've broken my ulna so I know :) hahaha it sucks

[@DayneMichael]

This is what happens when you don’t bone condition properly.

[@blissfelix]

@@DayneMichael conditioning is so important, horrible and boring to do but essential for self defence. All good traditional MA that strike , will do this if taught correctly.

[@SenseiArgento]

This system will have the same problem that traditional wing Chun has

[@unifedgongfu]

great breakdown

[@BradYaeger]

Sorry if you mention this during video , but first thing I thought of is Splashing Hands style Kung Fu .

[@inside_fighting]

I didn't but it's a good refrence.

[@warrenstanford7240]

100% agree with the analysis of this fighting style, mainly positive but head protection less so. 👍

[@jakealghul2051]

You have to keep in mind the people in the videos have trained for over 10 years and are incredibly proficient. I train under Master Rob and know everyone in the video personally. At my stage in my training my hands are still always at my head level.

[@sasoriko]

I see your point of view. When we train we train similarly to them where we appear to train reactivity. In reality we're training to be able to overcome being behind the OODA loop. Where the aggressor has initiative. If we have the initiative we approach similarly to you. Cover and aggressively attack. If we are behind recover, control, dominate.

[@inside_fighting]

That makes a lot of sense. When given the opportunity to initiate vs defend. It's not much different at all then.

[@sasoriko]

@@inside_fighting Agreed. I see your point as well. Just observing that your preference in structure comes from your preference in initiation. Keep doing the good work my dude!

[@EdgedTacticalSystems]

Solid video Brother!

[@TheCreeper1124]

Greetings! I saw one of your past videos using silat to smoothly work the blade. Any chance you will make a video on silat/silat blade movements? (Love your videos btw, thanks for sharing so much information!)

[@inside_fighting]

Absolutely. I can make a video on close body useage of the machete

[@PhinTheShoto]

As a Filipino who also studied Modern Arnis/Eskrima/Kali, it'd be interesting to hear your opinion on the sporting side of Arnis. Because in the Philippines, first and foremost, Arnis/Eskrima/Kali is a sport to the people. We get taught Arnis in high school PE, join competitions, take part in the South East Asian Games (alongside Muay Thai and Silat) and use it for entertainment and have several different rulesets for Arnis like Kick-Arnis. (Basically Kickboxing with Stick Fighting in a boxing ring or mat) Traditional stuff is mostly relegated to Cebu and it's actually not taught as often to the common Filipino people in comparrison to Modern Arnis and is mostly unheard of unless you're in the field of martial arts or actively looking for the traditional styles. But people in the West REALLY seems to gravitate to the traditional stuff, so I'd like to hear your thoughts on Modern Arnis. The system developed by Remy Presas.

[@inside_fighting]

Great idea for a video. I’ll definitely give my views

[@barrysmith1202]

in any FMA, i would recommend obtaining Training Ginuntings, and doing a lot of your FMA with dual Ginunting, as would the Ph warriors of the past. or, of course, Training Barongs, etc.

[@PhinTheShoto]

@@inside_fighting it's a fun cultural difference as to how Kali is taught "traditionally" in the West. As opposed to how Kali is taught "traditionally" in the Philippines which is just in Physical Education. Fun fact: the modern style we used today was a revitalisation of Kali as an actual martial art because it was genuinely dying out because of how intense it was and unapproachable to the average Filipino that no one wanted to do it after the war. Traditionalists and the og traditional styles were too intense and too punishing. So the emergence of modern Kali (which is the most commonly taught style, taught in Filipino schools PE, sports, basic police training and Barangay (Village) Captain training) became the standard training for all Filipinos regardless of background. And those who follows the more "old school" training are more for militaristic, historical and nerdy pursuits. I'm happy to describe or dig in further about Kali in the Philippines and how it kind differs to Kali in the West. Because while the principles are largely the same, the culture differs quite heavily.

[@PhinTheShoto]

@@barrysmith1202 possibly specify "moro-barong" because saying barong automatically made me think of the traditional Filipino shirt lol. Moro-barong in the Philippines is what we specify for the blade.

[@barrysmith1202]

@@PhinTheShoto sorry, I did forget about the Barong shirt. The Moro Barong is one of the most interesting battlefield weapons I've ever come across. It has many very important design-points that have been lost over the past generations, that are out of regular, bladed combat.

[@RollinBoy]

You really need to review Maul Mornie and his Silat Suffian Bela Diri, very unique, very deceptive, his hands are so intrinsically synchronised with his footwork and he moves like a tank.

[@thebaneking4787]

My favorite channel.

[@inside_fighting]

Appreciate that brother

[@lewisb85]

I met a silat instructor who also cross trains jeet kune do and it looks a lot like what he teaches.

[@inside_fighting]

Yes it definitely has similarities.

[@thelastgeneration1926]

good concepts.

[@itsonlyrocknroll12]

Yep this crew go alright hey. Some similar short range shock power in circular chow gar tong long

[@qp9259]

I don't think theres really any question as to whether or not self defense systems will allow you to beat a pro fighter. But that doesnt mean that they can teach you enough to reliably beat the average person. The reality is that you *can* give someone an amount of experience in 6 months that will likely have a lasting imapct on whether they'll be able to defend themselves for years to come. You can even do it training like 2 nights a week. Thing is that takes an amount of sparring typically seen in combat sports training... but only occasionally seen in the self defense industry.

[@raymondvia3786]

For an old fart like me, this could be ideal for anyone getting back in a martial art. I tend to use WW2 stuff, low line kicks, street boxing, some Keysi and some Kempo and wing chun. Im 70 now, and high kicks are out of the equation.

[@oldtimeoutlaw]

Can you do one on Bando? I think it’s a fascinating martial art. Thank you. Peace

[@inside_fighting]

Yes most definitely I will.

[@Angelgrinder1]

very nice Video as always. Do you know Maul Mornies stuff and could you share your opinion about it in the future? Thank you 🙏

[@inside_fighting]

Do you see this as a self defense modernized system or more of a traditional style repurposed?

[@camiloiribarren1450]

A repurposed traditional from my POV but I’m sure it’s a bit of both

[@antonjoseph3307]

A bit of both obviously. I have been a student of traditional martial arts and i say that the open and more expansive dynamic movements lend to better crowd control and better grappling/throwing. Its easier to clear/dominate your space. I don't know if you have worked with longfist, bagua or bajiquan.

[@calebworden2993]

I to do a video on how do you injure a person inside a punch you know that soft power you talk about I want to know how that works if you could explain it I kind of know if there's biomechanical things to do to generate Force like that

[@brianrahuba6919]

I call everything the art of iffy . If you can, pull it off ! If people are into history and old combat styles and for good health, it's a good pastime . I was on this Kung Fu journey till I came to a crossroads . What was I learning ? Nothing . Forms no contact what was I learning patience ? Why does it take 2 yrs till you start learning true self-defense of that art ? It's all about the money, that's why . My favorite art is Wing Chun, then Kuntao/Silat and Philippino arts . But Kuntao is expensive. Is it worth it ? Yes, and no, it's just not sustainable at my age and to what point what will be valuable to me . 1st, learn the art of "Don't give a shit about people well-being ! 2nd, don't be scared to get hit . 3rd, don't be afraid to do things to people that they are willing to do to you ! Learn to be multiple weapon based . I carry mutable tools . And I show one at all times . It's will be the focus point for my opponent if one to arise . I'm for life a gift . But don't play with my gift . And if they go for what I'm showing, they just committed suicide . There's no need to say more . The law will be in my favor at that point . See, some people are not willing to play games . A certain culture took over, and my wife got hurt as far as I'm concerned. Whatever happens at this point is bought and paid for ! Am I a nice person ? I used to be . Know I just look at everyone as pray . I'm just waiting for my turn if it arises .

[@Thes564]

Hey there is an art that has only 4 punches from Asia that i have seen first hand destroying boxers in seconds but i dont know the name of the style so can you find it and do a video on it please and i bought your course ?? will you attempt to find that style ?

[@rainfordandrews6930]

Hey mate, please post a link for your website. Interested in your tutorials but can’t access the site. Appreciate 👊

[@andrewzimba7432]

I know you trained with Bapak, doesn't the movement remind you of that a bit? Chinese-ified SE Asian arts?

[@inside_fighting]

yes it has a very SE asian flavor to it.

[@khublieoldschoolgamer5737]

Im Aussie never heard of it, it kinda looks like a more relaxed realistic version of American Kempo😊

[@ArakanMartialArt]

We are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. If you're in one of these areas, reach out for a free lesson.

[@thomask837]

@@ArakanMartialArtdo you teach kids as well? Young teens?

[@khublieoldschoolgamer5737]

@@ArakanMartialArt i would love too dip my toes into Arkan but I'm 1000+km north of Brisbane unfortunately which has been my difficulty with trying different systems my entire life, they are there but usually out of my reach. If it was closer to Central Queensland I would definitely investigate it.

[@ArakanMartialArt]

@@thomask837 Yes, we do. You can contact us for a free lesson.

[@pathfinder7614]

I'm with you 9n being defensive. That it my thing as well. However, I have been training in Wing Chun lately (starkly different from my kenpo backround) and they have a no blocking mindset. They have a point where if you block and are on the defense, then you stay on the defensive and provide more opportunity to be attacked. Redirect and counter at same time they say is much better. I can see the merit of that. While they do leave themselves a little more open than I would prefer, I see where their thought is overwhelm your attacker and don't give them the chance to keep attacking

[@inside_fighting]

Yes they both have value. Different approaches.

[@vickyzimbalistmorrison9300]

Hi Ilan, I bought your Doce Pares Instructional but never received the link. I have sent you an email yesterday.

[@inside_fighting]

Hi, I resent it. I will send it again. Please email me if you don't have it.

[@warrenstanford7240]

Try looking in your Spam folder just in case. 👍

[@vickyzimbalistmorrison9300]

I have recieved your re-send this time around. I have scoured my SPAM folder before I made the request. I never saw it in my SPAM at all. Your e-mail always go into my Primary, you are that important, Ilan. Thank you.

[@inside_fighting]

@@vickyzimbalistmorrison9300 hahah thank you. Sorry it didn’t come through. I sent it from [e-mail] the first time. Maybe it bounced back. I need to get this automated email working better. Apologies 🙏🏼

[@YasinUmut67]

the funny thing is that if you sl´plit the name in half in turkish you would get two words out so basically ara=Find kan=Blood so its "Find Blood"

[@ArakanMartialArt]

This is really interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@antonjoseph3307]

You said it does not matter what the target is. I disagree, in a situation a more capable opponent isn't going to be where you want him to be and so we become fluid, dynamic, constantly adjusting and changing technique on the fly. The target is not available so we do not waste energy on a flurry of strikes to an area that is heavily defended. Always go for an opening and or create the opening. Open hand sensitivity allows for this and the quick easy grab, pull and twist+ strike that may have not been possible while using predetermined combos. A person could easily shuffle diagonally and evade such. The tma influence trains fighting instinct that a person automatically responds in particular ways to different types of attacks. Fighting without thinking(no mind) automatically. We do not have to think about if its an uppercut, there is a reaction that comes from doing a movement 500x every day. It happens without thinking. I do understand the more simple method of training, methodology and ideology of modern defense systems and appreciate the value. Thanks for this great video, your commentary is on point and favors your practical disposition. I look forward to more.

[@inside_fighting]

I meant the target on you... not you attacking the opponent. AKA when someone attacks you, you don't want to have to analyze and react to the incoming threat. The forward pressure should help the gap close just by nature of violent people using aggression as a tool.

[@SoldierAndrew]

Kun Tao uses alot of open hand strikes and elbows.

[@kieronbilton5595]

This guy has a great video of a night club fight with his style. It would make 4 a great Video break down 4 U

[@ArakanMartialArt]

Do you mean this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4K4pqCLgp2od6c

[@kieronbilton5595]

@@ArakanMartialArt yes very realistic setting for Australian Night Clubs

[@deankostas7214]

Excellant techniques.. A little more slow slow motion would have been much more instructive.

[@soumikdey7305]

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[@szanujmysie]

every defensive martial arts demos look effective when opponents are not resisting

[@TonyqTNT]

I wonder if the Rohingya people who are currently being oppressed , marginalized, and displaced as Muslim refugees from Myanmar have their own culturally developed martial arts system?

[@oldnatty61]

Hey you know of Sammy Franco? I swear you could be his brother.

[@inside_fighting]

Don’t know him but I’ll check him out!

[@oldnatty61]

@@inside_fighting I swear dude you could be his younger brother.

[@alexazuaje4780]

All styles are worthy

[@inside_fighting]

With the right teachers definitely.

[@alexazuaje4780]

​​@@inside_fightingi have just watched one your videos about a tier list of striking Styles bit i disagree with the guy You talked with, i think all Styles or at least most of them are effective, i really think is not the art but the artist, i don't know what you think ?

[@alantinoalantonio]

Osu! 🥋

[@inside_fighting]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@richardtodd6559]

Problem with all self defence arts…modern is they automatically get into boxing range…what happens to weapons range & kicking range…that’s why it’s nonsense…because in modern society you would be stabbed before you can act as your in wrong range, Bruce Lee jkd intercept on low line, to the knee…that’s your entrance

[@brianrahuba6919]

I should make a self-offense gym . 1st hand conditioning on steroids. Make hammers out of those fists 👊 ✊️ 🤛 🤜 and palms . There will be boxing offered. Look up Brian Gray . You will look at yourself differently and it works

[@inside_fighting]

I'll check him out!

[@boriskaragiannis]

ALL THESE MOVES ARE NOTHING BUT NUNJUTSU

[@ja-son439]

Disgree...self defense is not a short term thing. MMA is short term...the longest career is how long, 10 years maybe

[@inside_fighting]

It’s a statistical fact the average student who trains self defense does not last long. I believe i read an article showing it was 6 months… most people stop training.

[@ja-son439]

@@inside_fighting touche' but......are we talking about committed practicioners or hobbiest? If someone wants to fight professionally and stick to it, we have to compare that to a TMA of the same tenure. The argument can be made for people who want to be a cage figjter but then quits within 6 months

[@inside_fighting]

@@ja-son439 i suppose my point is that if the goal is “self protection” it should be somewhat attainable or at least very measurably improved in a short time… if the goal is to be a pro athlete than the goal can be extended much longer.

[@CJ1776]

hey dude! i came to the conclusion to learn bjj, judo, wrestling and kickboxing. how ever i would like to end the stack with something that deals with real life threats and street violence. something that teaches you to break a limb or knee immediately on the spot so that you can target multiple people at once do you know where i am comming from? something that teaches you standing wrenches and immediate hyperextensions to the knees, ankles and elbows and so forth. is this a part of pekiti tirsia kali or silat, krav maga ?

[@dposting2941]

6:47 gee, female instructors available. Didnt know a martial arts instructor being male is an issue. Thats one dojo i'll avoid.

[@inside_fighting]

well I think the point is that some women like learning from women. I typically like learning from men more than women to be honest given the preference. I am stronger and bigger than most women and don't want to be physically much stronger than the person I am sparring with. Not to say there aren't great female coaches. Kathy Long is unbelievable and I was lucky to learn from her.

[@ArakanMartialArt]

​@@inside_fighting You're correct. We have people who come to us to learn self defence after being victims of abuse and sexual assault. Often these females are more comfortable training with a woman to start their journey, understandably.