Can YOU Spot 4 EASY SIGNS It’s Time to Punch First?

[@tritosac]

The older I get the more I am acutely aware of my surroundings & keep distance away from anyone who even has the slightest inkling of looking unstable. The bottom line is I don't have health insurance. I can't afford a preventable doctors visit or worse a hospital stay much less getting arrested if I end up doing the damage.

[@markd_aus9809]

It also makes you the better person walking away- it isnt a coward move better to de-escalate. You dont know whats going on with the other person, they might be on drugs, mentally unstable they could kill you and later not claim responsibility due to their "condition". Love your content mate and your jokes support from Australia!

[@squealer42]

The older I get the younger I was.

[@ANTI-VAXXER-g7u]

The older I get the more I keep my right hand in my right pocket ready to do what I don't wanna do

[@hardplans2366]

If you angrily punch a wall, you've just damaged your hand in a pique of self-harm. Why injure yourself needlessly in a pointless streetfight Don't spend 🤑🤑💸💸💸💸 on medical injuries That's not winning.

[@grimmpoetics313]

A lot of unstable people look normal. Most these says

[@treadkins5867]

Another gem sir. It takes discipline to walk away. When you know you can protect yourself, you have nothing to prove.

[@TruthAlledgedly24]

Try walking away when someone is getting in your face. Dumbest move there is.

[@grimmpoetics313]

Walking away might mean you don't go home. Never turn your back on a potential threat

[@treadkins5867]

@grimmpoetics313 Agreed. But I was speaking from using restraint and not letting your ego get involved.. Although there will be times you will have to fight to protect yourself or one's you care about.

[@grimmpoetics313]

@treadkins5867 of course sir! I used to be young and brash and now I avoid any conflict. That being said walking away from a person like I used to be would not be wise.

[@strongsmarthappy5970]

If your Spidey Sense is tingling, heed that warning.

[@J.J.Jameson_of_Daily_Bugle]

People should never look up to that web-crawling menace! He's a thief! Menace to society!

[@atheistconservative6211]

Yep. Once my personal space bubble has been breached, it's on

[@amgis5218]

I cannot stress the importance of learning how to walk away-not just in physical fights but in interpersonal conflict in general. If a relationship or situation is ugly, charged, and going to get much worse, please just learn to walk away. It's the stoic and manly thing to do. This is the most valuable insight I've gained in my almost 50 years on this planet, and I use this strategy to great success in relationships, business, conflicts-you name it. It works.

[@tonyjones1560]

🎯🎯🎯🎯 One of the things that often gets overlooked in discussions, or even training, on this topic are the legal consequences of laying a beating on someone else even if (in your possibly valid) you’re protecting yourself. Most of the laws seem to have been crafted by people who have either never been in a fight or forgot what it’s like AND have the social position to pay others to do their heavy lifting. Any violent confrontation, wherever it occurs, serious enough to warrant examination by the DA is potentially a crime and if that determination goes against you, you’ve created a six-figure criminal defense scenario for yourself. Ditto if the guy subsequently passes away, an autopsy is ordered and the coroner determines that cause of death is a consequence of the altercation that he started. You might get charged with involuntary manslaughter or even second degree murder. This isn’t to suggest that you should allow some dirtbag to drag you into the alley and take liberties on you by ANY means. Just be aware that you’re opening the door to an absolute shyt show even if you don’t end up in a cell. Walk away if you can, run if you must. Having witnesses that can & will testify in court that you took kinetic action to avoid trouble might help you down the road…

[@mr.p1753]

I love practical advice from people with more experience and wisdom in life than me thank you for sharing

[@BryonLee]

@@amgis5218 thanks man. Took me 54 years

[@gregy797]

Huh

[@gregy797]

@@BryonLee what's wrong?

[@capofodedor7399]

If u let someone get within an arms length of you u already made a mistake ,someone getting in your face is assault if they hit you it’s battery,someone getting in my face aggressive they catching that spinning back elbow to the dome no question asked

[@Niilo2.2]

I agree, but spinning back elbow is not good. Rather do regular elbow strike to the temple area

[@orangewarm1]

Somone getting in your face is assault? Not in England.

[@orangewarm1]

​@@Niilo2.2lol spinning back elbow. A jugular chop is much more straightforward.

[@capofodedor7399]

@@orangewarm1 in England u have no rights u guys are slaves out there

[@capofodedor7399]

@@orangewarm1 England the land of no freedom 😂😂

[@streamingnowstreamingnow2568]

The Fight already started at the start of the video. Never let anyone come into your Personal Space like that, always treat it like a Threat. The 3 foot rule all around, why would you invade someone’s personal space like that unless you plan on attacking someone. I don’t know you, I’m not giving you a hug, this ain’t Church and you’re not getting a handshake either. Sure as hell no Mistletoe above me so no smooches.

[@raydrexler5868]

It’s legally assault to get that close and can be defended against with force.

[@ninjacats1647]

Spatial awareness is super important with regards to the people around you. Sometimes if I feel like someone is walking towards me and I get a smidge of a notion that they might be a threat even if they aren't, I walk off to the side. This forces them to change direction to continue heading towards me. If they do that is an immediate red flag for me. I also watch out for aggressive banter. People often use aggressive banter to escalate fights. Most people don't banter with people they don't know, and if someone you don't know is bantering with you to get a rise out of you - instant red flag. And one of the best advice I got from Asmongold is to never banter with someone you don't know so you don't end up starting fights yourself.

[@raydrexler5868]

@ Don’t be afraid to look everyone in the eye too, don’t be threatening, just make them aware that you’re aware.

[@3nertia]

Except that's how queueing in lines works - you stand close to each other while waiting, at the grocery store, at the dmv, etc.; we've been conditioned

[@thedevilsworkshop7720]

I know right ?

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

This channel is so underrated

[@DERHOF2007]

By who? Who said it wasn't good?

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

@DERHOF2007 it's a figure of speech , I'm saying it's freaking awesome

[@jeffgTrialsBikes]

Great video

[@Stoic_Horo]

I appreciate that you do not swear. And as I am a New Zealander I love hearing the United Kingdom sayings, I think those sayings such as, 'running your gummers' are JUST GREAT!

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

I don't use profanity

[@shawnmccormick6381]

If I stop using any curse words, hence the term "curse", my life will change completely. I envy everyone that has class. I'm just self destructive. I suppose there are more lessons to learn from this dude than just fisticuffs. One could say preventative measures as well. Bless from New Hampshire.

[@luigihurtado9795]

They take their clothes off, they win , im runnin away.

[@thedevilsworkshop7720]

I want that to happen to me so badly , I would just start taking my clothes off too lol What would you do ?

[@Nutcruncher]

@@thedevilsworkshop7720 gay intercourse on the spot

[@Rhiorrha]

They're faster without clothes, though...

[@splashmoby]

I'd run away too, no way I want skin to skin with another man's sweaty body

[@mondoseguendo6113]

if i take my clothes off - everyone loses. nobody needs to see my sausage tits bouncing up and down off my hairy fat gut

[@adotsfinest3206]

The world needs people like this and that’s why this good sir steps up to the plate every time

[@michaelbeams9553]

Hey ........my wife just came home and took her jacket off . I think " it's going to go down " ........wish me luck .😂 Great video. ✌️ Peace , Be Free .

[@KayKay-l2t]

😂🤣🤣🤣

[@tarakb7606]

Good luck!👍🤣

[@tonyjones1560]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@donovanjones4175]

You spent the kids college money again?

[@xAlphaSpiderx]

😂😂😂😂😂🩵

[@Kamamura2]

If it's a Kabukicho street, and the other guy unsheathes his katana and throws away the scabbard, now that is a HUGE red flag!

[@Rhiorrha]

It's a sign that man is a fool. He just threw away one of his greatest abilities, the iaido-style drawing strike. Hard to predict the angle of the first cut from the draw and all it takes is one strike to end a katana fight

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Outstanding as usual, Mark. As a retired cop I've seen all of these many, many times. You're spot on. Human behavior never seems to change.

[@chrismia2402]

Thank you for not swearing on your channel, ever! You cannot imagine how much I appreciate that, in a world where people swear constantly we need more like you. I struggle with swearing but I promised I would never swear in “public”. Either in a comment on social media or even like anything someone has put out with a single swear word. I work tirelessly to rid myself of swearing as it’s the first sign of moral degradation. Also your video is very much appreciated, having grown up in a “rough” neighbourhood in the 70’s and 80’s I saw these signs repeatedly and you just knew “it’s gonna happen”.

[@fightscience]

Thank you for your support 🙏🏾

[@orangewarm1]

These guys let people get too close. With no escape route.

[@sang1081]

He’s making jokes? It must be “about to go down”! 🤭😂

[@IKFKSwitch]

One additional sign is when, during a confrontation, someone claps their hands. That's usually an indication that a punch will immediately follow as those hands separate. I think it's kind of a psyching yourself up sort of thing.

[@Wolfpack.Mel88]

Personally I just don’t let anyone keep invading my personal space. I’ll give you a chance or two and try to walk away but I’m always swinging first if you keep coming

[@randyjones2721]

I ran across your site by accident, and said this guy makes sense. I have been following ever since. I have shared vids fairly often. I have also noticed you never cuss. Too many people do that to act tough, but in truth they can't appropriate a good way to bring their point across. Thanks for the good instructions.

[@michaeljames2084]

You're right, its about to go down. 100% agree with that vibe.

[@ammalvonnostrand2935]

Brother, your channel and your insight are amongst the absolute best out there. You are a solid, sound guy and i value what you have say. Much appreciated my friend. Your channel helps a great many.

[@The0Matador0]

Seriously What insight?

[@hmr7384]

Excellent video as always, which had it all! Great advice, pre attack cues, and a bit of humour, too! The big guy with the white t-shirt who looked away and got canned by the red jacket guy always impreses me, as does that guy in the lift! Thanks for sharing, Sifu 🙌🏽

[@theblackmasterofwordsandre4584]

Thank you kind sir for another educational video.

[@mrk6753]

Yes indeed.

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

I've been in a lot of bar fights. As soon as I see someone giving that side eye I know it's on.

[@ANM21985]

Why have you been in so much fights my guy? Sounds a bit like you're the "bad" guy

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

@ANM21985 I was in a working band for a lot of years and played in some pretty rough places.

[@RealHomeRecording]

​@@col.greasebagmcqueen9933ahh, makes sense. Surrounding yourself with egotistical a holes will do that. You didn't do it by choice, it just kind of happens you know?

[@christopheramaro333]

​@@RealHomeRecording what about his band mates that made them egotistical assholes if they were just playing music for money alongside him?

[@donovanjones4175]

Guys, go play a bar from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, the fighting start at 2 pm. Drummer usually gets collateral damage cause he can’t duck or move. I believe this guy cause I’ve seen it

[@shevetlevi2821]

Thanks Dr. Mark. Haven't seen you in a while and I enjoyed the humorous nuances in the video.

[@fightscience]

Thank you Sir. Glad you did, as I wasn't sure I should of let my sense of humour free with this one.

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@fightscience It's going down Sifu. Keep it coming.

[@anuas]

Sir i wanted to share an experience of mine with you because I believe you can help me with how I could have been better. Me &my cousin was talking about politics & it turned into a debate in which he lost then he started to insult me because I recently lost my job so i belittled him by talking about his failed attempt at medical entrance exams he grabbed me by my throat &slammed me into the nearby wall but at this exact moment my body freezed especially my arms it took me some time to get some feeling into my left arm & shove him off me so what can i do so that my body doesn't cheat me like that again if I got in such a situation again ​@@fightscience

[@ericpetteway3841]

Taking your clothes off used to mean you didn’t want to ruin your good clothes, before you stomped someone out. Now it’s more of a flex to scare/intimidate someone

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

It was my grandmothers 95th birthday. I’m about 40 years old. I dress up. And I wear my Lucchese cowboy boots. They are leather soled. When I’m leaving the restaurant we were at, some guy bumps into me. It was clear he wanted to fight. Of all places. My grandmothers birthday. You get shit traction with leather soles. So yes, I kicked the boots off so I could plant my feet well (I boxed amateur from 9 until I was 20). Here’s what happened: when I kicked my boots off, the guy got very concerned, thought better of his plan, and got the hell out of there. Must have intimidated him. Who takes their boots/shoes off??

[@Buddy-vf1qb]

For what lucky's cost I will pull mine off too

[@danr5462]

speaking of removing garments, someone once said a great way to defend yourself if you are confronted by someone who you think can kick your ass is to remove ALL your clothes. This will usually deter most people from attacking you

[@tonyjones1560]

Hope this doesn’t motivate the attacker LOL. If the guy (or gal) starts drooling and says something like, “You’ve just done half my work for me!” 🥶😱😱😱😱

[@charliebrown4799]

One time, a guy challenged me to a fight. I agreed, and he started taking his shirt off. So I took off my pants. He asked me what I was doing and told me to put my pants back on. I said no because if I did, I'd have to take off my shirt, and if we're both shirtless, then there's a chance our nipples might touch. And that's just gay. While this is happening, the guy is backpeddling away from me while I keep advancing towards him. He then starts putting his shirt back on and tells me to do the same with my pants. I tell him I won't because I'm comfortable, and at this point, my mind is in fight mode. He ends up running away while calling me a 'pyscho' and a 'lunatic'😂

[@tonyjones1560]

@ LMAO! 😂 😂😂😂😱

[@Rhiorrha]

Not if that person is Fleece Johnson. Then he'll just say "The easy way it is..."

[@user-sz6ic6hh8p]

Been waiting for this all Sunday

[@kentelfar8397]

Takeaway is Don’t take your shoes and clothes off! Good advice grasshopper!

[@knofi7052]

Keep in mind, striking first is unfortunately very problematic from a legal point of view.

[@fightscience]

Very true!

[@SNOWT5]

Laws are different everywhere, making this an extremely important comment that should be pinned so everyone can see it. Also, it deserves a follow-up video to avoid people just "striking first because I watch that in a video."

[@User-q6x3b]

True, but getting struck first can be problematic from a medical point of view.

[@malikmaat1317]

And getting got off on first is very problematic from a street fight view

[@QEsposito510]

@@malikmaat1317getting got off on 😂

[@DarrinKemp-lr1cz]

As soon as they look away, move to side or step back. It throws their targeting off.

[@Jay33019]

I appreciate your content. Very informative, useful and helpful on a day-to-day basis. P.S. I think your humor is humorous 😎

[@mintywebb]

That fella when you are talking about glancing sent that punch by pony express not telegraph.

[@shahid8545]

The moment any man gets aggressive with me and approaches my personal space, I will always warn "don't not approach me" or "get away from me" the moment he crosses into my personal space something bad will happen.

[@gravelslinger9331]

Thank You Fight Science Master!!

[@darryllipscomb8251]

Well I know if they take their shirt & pants off it's time to RUN!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@knuckledragger2412]

Ive always had a rule ive lived by for a long time now. If they are within my reach and speaking with hostility, its a green light strike. Now when i was young I welcomed it like a fool. Now im 51 and live by the same rule, except I never allow myself to be in that situation. While sometimes its not in your control, educated decisions can help you avoid trouble 99% of the time.

[@minormunitions]

Every bad encounter you avoid, you win!

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

I love your vids and I know it is a serious subject but you always make me smile because you inject a bit of humour into your presentation keep up the good work.

[@fightscience]

Wow, thank you!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

I trained Shotokan Karate for over 40 years, and was fortunate to train at times and test under some legit Japanese masters and American instructors. If I can give one piece of advice: if you never get into a fight, you will NEVER get your ass kicked. Isn't that the point?

[@vipatacticaltraining3324]

Great video with some excellent points and examples as to when it’s getting beyond the point of de-escalation and when to pre-empt and act.

[@fightscience]

Thank you Sir 🙏🏾

[@orangejuice4332]

Billy Jack took his boots off. Lol

[@emt5330]

Billy Jack put his right boot behind your left ear.

[@shalako1047]

Nope. Just his right foot.

[@ricardocarvalho1290]

Love it! Great show. Thank you.........and your jokes are not soooo bad.

[@squealer42]

You were sizing me up with those jokes; I kept missing the red flags, my guard went all the way down. OK, you won this round.

[@WSNight-]

Anytime they are in your personal space it's legal self defense.

[@arottie4097]

W0W! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! What are your thoughts on choke holds?

[@upcurve2160]

You being very funny on this video! 😂 love the tips. Thank you. Hope to get some instruction from you one day

[@LCoste-ke7sl]

Smart and hilariously funny. Thanks doc! 👍🏼

[@slimboyd]

All of this information is spot on.

[@chris2329]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@jend4128]

Thank you for all your knowledge!

[@EmanualAvery]

I was assaulted on my job by my coworker.We had our differences but it gave him no reason to get into my face.The only option was to report it after taking one too much abuse.I knew my strategies and knew what it took to take him out.But my job and self control was important.Instead of him losing his job,he winded up being transferred elsewhere and received a huge warning in which if he gets reported again, he'll lose his job.

[@bricology]

Useful information here! And -- no offense intended, but without all of the digressions and repetition, this video could've been half as long but still just as useful.

[@niganicsez]

Yup, but he also does get paid for the length..

[@caponeg1968]

Agreed. Definitely like his humor, but need less of it and more about the fight. But still good content. Just way too much Tapatio sauce on the stories...😂

[@Manny-mq8gm]

I like the little comedy lightness you put into the video it’s a great video into the body language things people do to be aware of in case of a conflict, but lightning it up a little bit is a good idea.

[@paulhenry7]

Very interesting pointers that something is about to kick off.

[@jackforeman3687]

I laughed if it's any consultation. Thanks for these tips .

[@fightscience]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@xtxmadexgr3at910]

I think the shoes bit is because you want to be able to throw kicks effectively. Having shoes on the ends of your legs makes it more difficult to launch a solid kick

[@fightscience]

But what happens if you are in a bar with broken glass. Just a thought.

[@davidevans6072]

Hey! I like your sense of humor.

[@fightscience]

Hey, thanks!

[@studer6884]

Thanks, Mark!

[@b1lyb]

I love you insight and wisdom . Thank you for not swearing. Swearing never adds to your credibility , but it can lessen credibility. More important by not swearing it tells me that you are a better person, and that I respect.

[@ReztoTex]

I always told my kids “Profanity is the vocabulary of the ignorant.”

[@jesusislord2515]

A bladed stance, and clenching of fist are also strong indicators.

[@fightscience]

Yep... mentioned that in the take away.

[@jesusislord2515]

@fightscience You sure did, I heard you mention it right at the end as I hit the post button. Nice work.

[@Rhiorrha]

The bladed stance is only an indicator if they know how to fight. You're going to get knocked out looking for some punk to get into a trained fighting position, and he hits you while facing you square with off-balance, clumsy swings. The average thug doesn't get into fights, he just hits people who don't fight back and doesn't really know how to punch properly in most cases, so he won't know about angled stances and will face you squarely.

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

I can't tell you how many potential BS situations I have walked away from and this resulted in no fight.

[@ProjectSunV]

Like presumably almost everywhere here I have much affinity for you. You are calming and warm, we can tell you are a caring person who has awareness. I wish you would speak on the genocide in Palestine, and I hope you are vegan or become vegan. These are not conditions that must be met for me to have an affinity for you, I am just speaking my mind. I would love to train with you and learn more. I am a new dancer, and have trained countless hours prior in striking (bag) and mma movements. I have an advanced cerebellum which means neuroplasticity development in me is faster than for most.

[@juanurioste4286]

Ok 😮 I won't take my shoes off 😂 love your advice 😊

[@VeteranUSA40]

😂 I have always enjoyed your humor. 😂🤣😂

[@ArthursAtman]

wise comments; helpful sir, thank you

[@garrenosborne9623]

Great violence wisdom, & a wkd sense of humour too🙏🙏, your almost as informative & entertaining as Patrick Boyles comedy finance Raps.

[@MrJeffcoley1]

In police street survival training, adjusting clothes, etc. are called “attack indicators”. There is a training video captured on dash cam of a lone police officer making a traffic stop. The officer was a very large man, probably 6’6” about 350 pounds. According to colleagues, he relied on his intimidating size to control the situation, despite being about 60 years old and not a skilled fighter. As he is conducting the stop he discovered a large quantity of marijuana in the trunk. The three much smaller men in the car are out of the vehicle. The officer is not controlling the situation, even though he now knows he’s dealing with three felons. The smugglers are just moving around freely. One of them takes his hat off and tosses it aside. Clearly, getting ready for a fight. Suddenly, he rushes the officer and tackles him, then the other two jump in. The officer was killed with his own gun.

[@snakejumper3277]

That's good advice to walk away, if you can do so safely. If your EGO keeps you there then that's a problem.

[@robert6106]

Taking their glasses off, they are committed at that point.

[@craigmoretti6663]

Myself personally I act I don’t react and that comes down to my training within my career choice if I see someone coming towards me I read them straight away and drop them as soon as they are in reach I have never let them do any thing like described here like I said I act I don’t react.

[@michaelthomas8678]

This is an awesome video, de-escalating a confrontation is always better if you’re able to do it. 7:23

[@nwmgnoe316]

Oh come on ! "It's about to go down" is so cool ! Keep it in . 😁

[@thedragonarmorchannel1772]

Video of the year

[@TheCylrin]

You Sir have left out the biggest one everyone does, they all stop talking right before they throw hands or whatever. I worked a door for a while and what I learned is in a conflict with multiple people look for the one not talking or saying very few word they almost always will strike first. On the flip side, the best time to strike someone is when they are talking ROFL

[@xAlphaSpiderx]

I mean, it is obvious when it is go time and sometimes walking away or hesitation can end bad for you but just be smart, assess the situation, make the right choice and don’t let your ego guide you.

[@tarakb7606]

Not the sort of things you would learn in a traditional dojo! Many thanks for such useful information.

[@fightscience]

My pleasure!

[@tarakb7606]

@fightscience 👍😃

[@iammoney888]

It's about to go down does sound cool 👌🏼

[@RickyBullock]

In US jails/prisons taking you take your shoes off when you're about to fight to eliminate the squeaking noise fighting in shoes would make so as not to tip off any guards that might happen into the cell block.

[@DRPaulk]

A bladed stance, or measuring is a sure warning.

[@joewat3982]

Hands UP & Open in Calm, Mid- Chest Position, w/ Gestures Near Own Face. Casual Steps Out of 🥊 Range. If Pursued w/ Threat, Self- Defense

[@paulhunt4690]

It’s the quiet ones that don’t get excited are the ones to worry about.

[@DiscGoStu]

Taking your shirt off is more about giving them less to grab onto imo but I also grew up playing hockey where controlling a person’s jersey is key to winning fights. If someone takes anything off, I assume they’re ready to go and they know what they’re doing

[@fightscience]

Agreed. Using the clothes is also called the Hockey Punch. Although some young kids don't understand the logic, rather it's more about appearing to look like they know what they are doing. Just a thought.

[@behrad9712]

In the end of video 😊 thank you 🙏

[@michaelesgro9506]

When will I ever learn about their hands? After all these years it has never been a box of sweets or flowers. Seriously though, the sucker punch is very common these days (from watching videos, I'm too old for street beefs, I have acquired a black belt in Run Fu and Ju Jets Off) but when I was young it was usually starting to ball their fists and worse of all the telegraphed load up for a haymaker, dominant hand going back with alternate leg step forward (the latter was generally a drunk in a pub).

[@fightscience]

Just a thought,.but maybe I should do a video on hands.

[@QuadeQuick]

My buddy who happens to be a fighter has the best sign ever: he reaches into his pocket and puts in a mouth guard.

[@shelleyryan7924]

Thank you

[@valyae2007]

What are the legal ramifications for striking first, even though a fight was imminent?

[@fightscience]

Covered that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoa8i32ueph6qpo

[@ChrisMorton]

Can you do a video on how not to telegraph ones moves in a fight.

[@larrybrinley8222]

What will those people do if you mimic them ?

[@eltigre9171]

People take off their shirt so they don’t get blood on their shirt.

[@jetlorider]

I have spidey senses....I could spot danger before danger gets even too close.

[@jerryh2954]

When they close the distance it's on. Action time. Don't wait to get hit and don't move back unless you have your hand up

[@davidguardado4739]

"If the Shit goes down you better be ready" "When the shit goes down" 🤙🤙

[@davidlawson4281]

Nice information

[@SalsBodybuildingArchives]

Is an indicator to strike first, is when an angry person starts angrily walking up to you ,tryin to get into your face...isn't that the time to strike first? He has invaded your space and he is a stranger and you feel threatened. Obviously he is not coming up to you to say hi. You all have seen these videos where these guys want to get right into your face; nose-to-nose...why let it get that far?

[@The0Matador0]

More often than not it is bravado and they are using anger to intimate. You will be surprised how they will back off if you don’t look threatened. On the other hand, if you strike first, well you have started something they may finish. Not everyone is Bruce Lee.

[@Rhiorrha]

When they put themselves that close and are being hostile, whatever you do to them is on them. They are within touching distance and menacing you. You can't determine bravado from intent. Best to err on the side of safety. If you fear for your safety, you are allowed to strike first. Obviously, this won't work if the person is smaller than you, or you approached him and initiated the conflict in the first place, in which case everyone can tell you just used it as an excuse.

[@theburtons49]

Eye to Eye Nose to Nose = answer, Head to Nose.

[@bobbysilver272]

Putting a gum shield in sends a message...

[@rmaa8110]

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Hi Fight Science. Thank you for all your videos, can i ask something please Do you have to look at the eyes, me ... when im threatend, im ignoring what they are saying and looking at their hands and calculating thier movement. Then anything that goes for pockets, i intend to launch. Good / Bad? do you need to watch the eyes then? im thinking, psychologically on the potentential attackers point of view "they are watching my hands, they will DO something the moment i try and attack them". What you think please? Anyone reading, welcome to test this with sparing partner to see what they felt = = = have a good christmas and year ahead