Bridging the Violence GAP w/ Alan Baker

[@johnnester820]

I absolutely love this type of content. Many train for the ranged conflict, far less train for close quarters combat, and almost nobody trains for the verbal precursor. It's much easier to get into a fight than it is to get out of one.

[@latymz]

I’ve learned not to engage in conversation with strangers other than a general greeting. People with questionable intent look for engagement. By keeping it moving you’re forcing them to expose their intentions. Keep an alert posture. Don’t get tunnel vision. There may be more than one person. If it’s a tight situation take another option. If no other option is available simply turn back and deal with the delay. If that is not possible, prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Think of what weapons you have on or around you and be prepared to deal with the threat the best you can. We aren’t superheroes with superpowers. But you can develop super awareness. Because in the end, you can only do what you can do. My life is busy with very little time for other things. Staying fit is difficult enough. Gun classes or fighting classes just aren’t practical. I’ve studied and maintained some of what I learned but no time to maintain the level of proficiency I once had. A handful of good techniques is better than a bunch of complicated nonsense. Be quick, totally committed to the action with brutality. First opportunity run away. This isn’t a movie. Going home safely is the goal not look like some action hero.

[@christopherpike8269]

More more more! This is the kind of topic you NEVER see done well on KZbin. This was done VERY well.

[@crbondur]

Love this! Nice reminder that a well-prepared warrior poet is ready for the verbal judo in the streets, going hands-on when necessary, as well as being comfortable with weapon systems. This reminds me that I probably need to bone up on my martial arts skills.

[@30rdMAGA-vl9ul]

Awesome content! This could not only save your life but keep you from using deadly force and out of life altering legal battles.

[@yeahright73]

Awesome! I would love to see more of this type of stuff. We go to the range and shoot at a piece of paper downrange, and we go to the MMA class and learn how to fight in a ring, but most of us don't really know how to tie it all together and work through all stages of a conflict from the verbal introduction and posturing to the initial physical contact right through to the deadly force encounter. This sort of bridging the gap is crucial if one wants to survive a violent encounter.

[@marcos061059]

Love the sidewalk drilling! Alan Baker is the real deal.

[@dogabutila]

I really like breaking it down to "ahead if time" "on time" and "behind"

[@peternorton5648]

I really liked that thought process too.

[@Robmancan1987]

Nothing worse than putting a grown man down just to have him say, from here I have the dominant position 😂.

[@davidbarker4370]

Can't thank you enough for videos like this. PTL

[@jeromenew6754]

Alan Baker is an excellent instructor, glad to see him onboard

[@scottmorgan4169]

Alan Baker is awesome and so is his school. This will be a good class.

[@stevenmartinez3692]

So much humility. Love it

[@almillar7280]

Alan Baker is the epitome of a martial artist. Soft spoken, polite, and absolutely lethal. Awesome work both. 👏

[@cdcolquitt]

Alan is the real deal. Great stuff

[@shmclaren6902]

Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

[@Sman7290]

Better watch it, John. You don't want Mabel's violence.

[@SmojoeZ]

For real cows kill a lot of people every year

[@MichaelSmith-ri1rb]

Moo Jitsu?

[@ketononeill8898]

​@@MichaelSmith-ri1rbnice

[@jont9903]

​@@MichaelSmith-ri1rbI think its actually moo-ey tai.

[@aaronpitts5127]

Don't want none of THAT smoke. She got that look in her eye.😂😂

[@bjorndavidson9699]

As a long term practitioner of the arts of martial 😂 there is a giant difference between the art, and life preservation. Fancy don’t work, and what works ain’t fancy. Thanks for these videos john, if they do anything, they are bringing practical scenarios to people who learn from screens and can’t fathom what really happens in shitty situations.

[@Nated-cq4sf]

This is really good. I am a very proficient shooter but have realized I don’t have much skill in between deescalation and a firearm which is where most bad things happen where I am located.

[@seanp1096]

This is the best content. You’re likely saving lives with this information John. Thank you

[@countersniper432]

Alan is the real deal and humble too. Glad you two collaborated.

[@gregwright392]

Man, I would of loved that training back in my younger days!

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

This is REAL education. Thanks, John!

[@bryandale7125]

Great stuff, John! As an "older" American Kenpo instructor, you brought me back to my Dojo competition days. These are really important real world scenarios everyone should practice.

[@lucky15driver]

I recently experienced an attempted car jacking. Fighting someone inside a car or truck is painful ,and difficult. Learning to fight and in a passenger compartment while holding the break and trying to pull a weapon is something I need to learn.

[@drunkprobly5906]

This was cool. We do these kinds of “walking at each other” drills and arc of awareness drills and always teach the same things. Great video.

[@jeffweaver955]

These titans are so valueable

[@billg7101]

Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@History_Coffee]

I grew up in a shit neighborhood with a bunch of junkies everywhere, you don't "verbally spar" you say absolutely nothing and keep walking, don't even make eye contact. The second you engage you're asking for it.

[@CazSmith]

Same where I live.

[@dc174]

@History_Coffee.....yep!

[@ZaneC40]

Excited for this and happy the types of videos that yall make are starting to integrate the old style of your channel before wpsn as well as the commentary videos yall started doing afterwards

[@philplasterer1547]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! EVERY 2A USER NEEDS THIS TRAINING. ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@brandons9398]

My buddy and I came up with this back in the 80s, he was a second-degree black belt. We called it, Gundo. Very informative video!

[@mattbiek]

Brothers don't shake hands brothers got a hug

[@YellowPaint100]

Y'know how in most martial arts classes when the instructor says to pair up (for sparring)! You get mentally & physically "ready" to go. Well on the street, that verbal escalation is the "ready" signal. This video demonstrates it perfectly! Even though Alan didn't start swinging, he put himself in range to do so.

[@YellowPaint100]

@Warrior.PoetSociety. huh?

[@Steelcity77]

Great info, thanks John.

[@anselmvantil7328]

"You stole my mail box and i want it back" 😂

[@dannymccraw4841]

As a one time practitioner martial artist , this is good stuff here, love it

[@trapperscout2046]

I recommend learning a grappling art like Wrestling, Judo or Jiu Jitsu in conjunction with firearms training. Historically, grappling arts like have been the most effective when dealing with opponents that are armed when you are unarmed.

[@sirbalanced5486]

100%

[@dylan.-6527]

You can't fight if you, don't know how to grapple. Your weapon is mine.

[@glovebox6770]

That’s awesome! When you took him down I thought “Man he did that well that was a good decision” and even liked the position you got him into, but then when he broke it down on why it actually wasn’t ideal and talked about letting go of the two on one and pulling your right arm out for side control I was like “Oooo i like that better!” His class would be so good!

[@willthomas9244]

"Do you think I was funnier than you would have been, or..." 😂 Well done, John

[@anthonygoodrich6487]

I got my kids and I into BJJ about 3 months ago to work on handling themselves physically. They're loving it.

[@gwalchmai21]

That is excellent content. Would love to see some further training classes with Alan on WPSN. Keep up the good work!

[@AlkisGD]

3:41 - Thank you for that self-report.

[@AlphaAchilles]

Really nice instinctual Kimura that you went to. I do the same thing almost without thinking. Ive spent most of my life rolling and submitting guys that I do it without even thinking about it. It's good to see.

[@billg7101]

John you definitely ought to do more with this guy. Sorry I miss his name, in a loud car...Love and Respect Brother

[@andrewbixler8920]

Just attended a May to muzzle class, I was very impressed!

[@brettelizabethspore]

Need to watch this on repeat and practice practice practice.

[@TheSansoomike]

Good stuff. I never slow down or stop for people I don't know trying to engage me on the street.

[@artvandelay1555]

That verbal thing is a good idea. Yelling at someone so they get used to that without getting stressed too much.

[@sumtingwong4693]

Two legends right there! Love you guys!

[@9abe9]

Maaaan, that's a treasure of a content, that could very well save a lot of lives! Awesome! And John, you look like you are at home and comfortable with those situations, you give a lot of credibility it goes to show you are very well trained and on top of your game! An online class for those who can't be phisically there would be awesome

[@paulhornbogen980]

Mr. L. Became aware of you through Mark D. podcast. Subscribed this channel and your podcast. Plan to get your book sir. I like your humor. Keep up the good work.

[@aberodriguez4149]

Things to keep in mind, thank you for sharing.

[@carguy1979]

I appreciate this. Like the ASP guy says “practice your verbal judo”. Try to avoid a fight if possible but be ready to defend. Great stuff 👍🏻

[@michaelmaier7262]

Very MOOOOOOVING intro.

[@bryandale7125]

You might tell that aggressive person, "I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm late for a doctor's appointment about this contagious rash that's rapidly spreading."

[@scottparkervs.theworld4377]

So elegantly demonstrated

[@ketononeill8898]

Man this is crazy stuff. An amazing opportunity, too!

[@vishalseusankar9793]

Clearly two master warriors at play!

[@liamfirebird6922]

This is awesome. I just started some defensive drill exercises with my two sons. This is great! Thank you

[@JH-lq2jn]

Well done, John.

[@jpalmi]

I like your videos, but really enjoyed and appreciated this one. love seeing natural training kick into gear automatically, and especially also like to see a skilled warrior always able and willing to learn more. Great instruction and video

[@Shugosha.2Cor5.20]

Gteat video, Alan is a great instructor, thank you for your knowledge, God Bless

[@kmk1428]

This stuff is so informative ! And so we’ll played! Great content ! And by god we are gonna need it soon enough!!!

[@ChemonV69]

We GOTTA see more of this!

[@ipguyman108]

Great presentation John and Alan ..!

[@mosheciwal2404]

Yes. Most people definitely underestimate the importance of being funny.

[@brianshuler6951]

Tha was really good. Congrat's to both of you.

[@elliotnemeth]

That sportsman's guide ad was top tier

[@LOVES-A1911]

When I worked in law enforcement/ corrections part of my regular training involved disarming, ground fighting/defense/weapons retention/submission, it's good stuff to know especially in todays society where you don't know how things will go from one second to the next.

[@OutlandStation]

Love seeing how everything about John changed when Alan went for a weapon.

[@awhoot1]

And this was absolutely awesome! I would love to watch this guy train people or me like this

[@alextop1850]

Love John, this guy think is a bit 🤔 how many black belts........John - Kudo - Combat Sambo - Dutch Muay Thai - Judo 🥋- Combat Jui Jitsu - western boxing good with your blade choice on the jab

[@timmoss3226]

Loved this!! More, more!!

[@holdmeshillelagh6600]

HOLY CRAP! Somebody that understands that bad guys don't come alone!

[@darkhorseeuc]

Wow, I wish we had that verbal scenario component in our training.

[@TheAaronalden]

This makes me feel super inadequate. I need to find a local place to train. Thanks for making this video.

[@mikekinsey7176]

John I love your channel Sir! I love this Country,& those who serve it! 1st ,& foremost I Love Jesus! Thank U Sir for your helpful tips. I do someday hope,& pray to take a course of yours, but!!! With everything going on right now, will hafta weight! (Spelled wrong intentionally)

[@brettloo7588]

Always great info in these videos!

[@Christ_Of_The_Crusaders]

Excellent Video as Always I enjoy Your Videos 🇺🇲💯🫡

[@BamaDad]

That was awesome! I love the way it shows how to negotiate the threat and avoidance whenever possible!

[@travij66]

Wow, This is awesome, Serious Real World training. I would like to see more of this with the two of you.

[@cobra1995xx]

THIS is the kinda stuff i need.. gonna have to look and see if anyone does any training like this in or close to north east pennsylvania

[@countrylife4584]

Keep up this amazing content! Always looking for better for the poets as I think you would say! Amazing and love it! God bless and keep up the faith of the good guys!

[@Solo_terryaki]

Theatricality and Deception are powerful agents

[@danaleerussell687]

I almost always carry my metal ink pen in my hand when walking in parking lots or shopping centers and several times in the past I've had to use my loud auctioneer voice to say, "Back off! I've got nothing for you!" to sketchy characters that approached me and tried to verbally engage me. May have freaked a few people out, but has worked so far as a muscular 5'11" 200# guy. But at 67 I may be approaching the end of that tactic's effectiveness. Learning other tactics that don't require me to use my firearm like in this video are greatly appreciated.

[@Eli-Just-Eli]

Way to go Mable.

[@curtisszymczyk1339]

Great video and sounds like a very effective course. Thank you for sharing.

[@mountainlivin]

I didn't mean to take you down! Just habit. Great training

[@brandonm3375]

Awesome clip! Great stuff to ponder!

[@exotichandyman]

More of this. So good.

[@j.r.palehorse]

This is the content I enjoy

[@bladimilsanchez7905]

Pretty good stuff, Kudos

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Excellent.

[@aliceburte9278]

Thank You John love the channel 👍🇺🇸

[@gabe4131]

Great content. Thank you gentlemen

[@762x69]

8:27 wonder if that's the same move John pulled at the airpoint/on the plane on that one guy acting out. Nice!

[@ramrod1290]

MORE PLEASE

[@my3sons386]

Fantastic training

[@Sivesind]

More! MOOOORE!!!