De-escalation: The reality. The importance.

[@eveleynce]

It's also important to be able to recognize when the fight has started. If somebody has been told that you're uncomfortable, that they need to step back, or you've intentionally created space and they've violated that multiple times, the fight has already started. Don't keep de-escalating when the other person has already fully escalated the situation.

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Yes. We talk about collecting information. If I say "stay back" and they walk towards me, that's something to consider.

[@edburdo]

I just spent two days in a church security training, and this concept was part of it. Ryan is 100% right. De-escalation was the hardest part of the day by far. Trying to not show fear, be careful of what you say, while dealing with the stress of the incident. It's draining... and at the same time, SO important.

[@dapro5002]

Fantastic video! So many people only care about the “groin kicks” and the “eye gouges”, very few people actually try to avoid the fight entirely. Thank you for this!

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Absolutely! Thank you for the support.

[@tallguy2023]

Implementing this speech and drilling this week. Love your stuff!

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Piergiu74]

On spot!

[@junglejim3433]

Awesome. We need more lessons like this in the world of self preservation. Also, that was some of the best role playing I’ve ever seen. When I hear experts talking about de-escalation, this is exactly the kind of verbal assault that I wonder, how the hell would I deal with that?

[@FitToFightRepublic]

E is pretty fantastic at role playing. That's a tough skill too.

[@Hewrin88]

Damn this is gold

[@integratedfightingarts]

Of all the many reasons i train under Ryan, this is the biggest one. He just teaches reality, without throwing a trademark on it or making it about him in any way. So blessed to know the FTF family

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Thanks for the support!

[@fredfred4086]

Great video! A fight avoided is a fight won. Very true that your physical skills need to be good - they can read it. A lot of valuable points raised. Hands close, and - give them a way out. I like your verbal examples, very effective. 'Verbal Judo' is a great book to read. A couple of other good videos I have seen along the de-escalation theme is Pat Macnamara - Street fight philosophy, and Shawn Ryan - Gina Carano every day carry, where she discusses dealing with crazy people and de-escalating. Don't put it back on him - very well explained. Thank you. 👍

[@TUPA1334]

Is this talk during a regular class? or part of a seminar? I feel like I may not talk enough or over-explain at times when teaching.

[@FitToFightRepublic]

It’s a regular class, though it is super rare for me to take this much time in a class to talk. Normally, this sort of conversation would be reserved for a seminar. - Ryan

[@defensivefit-selfdefense]

Great content Sir. Rarely if ever is this part of self-defense taught let along talked about. This is some of the most important lessons a self-defense/martial arts instructor can provide.

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Completely agree. Thank you 🙏

[@andrewrodgers2180]

thank you very much essential information to be safe in our world. Not every situation has to turn into a Bruce Lee movie. Stay safe everybody

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Thankfully, very few are. Appreciate your support!

[@ethanking4954]

9:07 😂😂😂

[@FitToFightRepublic]

E is so good at playing that role 😂

[@ethanking4954]

@@FitToFightRepublic The other guy didn't have a chance