Dealing with Aggressive Drunks and Avoiding Confrontations - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 55

[@Compton2952]

"I cant be disrespected by someone who doesn't even respect themselves" Now those are wise words to live by folks.

[@dqreps]

U got that right bro

[@pLaIrVaIdNoGx]

Consider the source

[@goosepelican2512]

Unreal wisdom. Wish someone told me that at a young age.

[@michaeljensen4650]

No one can disrespect you unless you allow yourself to take offense. Even if you feel disrespected you don't have to act on it. The time to act is when there is a clear and credible danger.

[@domzbu]

Drunks in the road don’t have any respect to give or take away, they’ve just got crazy to give. If you get in the mud to wrestle a pig, you get dirty and the pig gets happy.

[@warl0rdavenger820]

Hearing a man who has been in war and can kick anyone's ass telling you to avoid trouble affirms that I have nothing to prove but much to lose by lowering myself to fight an idiot. Thank you Jocko.

[@SASMADBRUV7]

@James Yeager alpha Male you are

[@michaelmayo2489]

@James Yeager Someone like Jocko doesn't have to prove himself he's been through hell and back he doesn't have to look for a fight to prove he's a badass everyone just knows he is.

[@michelef406]

It's not that simple. Seeing a man avoiding confrontation (even when it's the smart thing to do) will trigger the brain of the woman on a subconscious level. She will, probably without even noticing, see you as a less of a man and this, on the long run and along with other mistakes in handling your relationship, can lead to the worsening of your emotional and sexual bond. One could argue that you shouldn't be in a relationship with such a woman but that's not the point. The point is that, sometimes, you have to do the stupid dangerous thing and hope for the best because there's no formula or algorithm to get this stuff right every time.

[@warl0rdavenger820]

@@michelef406 very valid points you make here. Let's note that my initial point was avoiding trouble which is very different from avoiding confrontation. What that means is you can stand your ground without having to roll in the dirt with someone who isn't worth it. That of course isn't black and white either because if you're being attacked by all means you have to defend yourself and/or family. However, the point of the female subconscious must still be addressed as it is often a factor in the fight/don't fight decision. The female "subconciously" is attracted to and will respect not necessarily the man who jumps into a brawl but more so the one who successfully and fearlessly stands his ground and preserves his territory (family, home, space). Some women may not understand the line between reserving fighting as a last resort and blatantly running away . If you fight first she may regard you as an arrogant idiot and still lose respect for you. She isn't necessarily to be blamed, it is after all how her mind is wired up. So to sum up, fighting should but can't be eternally avoided. It is an obligatory part of being a man. But specifically addressing your point, if a woman for this or any other reason loses respect for the man she is with and wishes to walk then she must. It's that simple and it's as much a part of life for a man as much as the animals he has to fend off.

[@warl0rdavenger820]

@Operation Agatha Bravo bro! You already completed the journey that many of us still have to make.

[@F00dstamp96]

"Don't argue with an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with experience"

[@simoneriksson8329]

Awesome quote :)

[@hassanjacobs7506]

Really good quote man

[@twunt2000]

Arguing with idiots is like wrestling a pig in mud, you'll both get covered in mud & the pig enjoys it.

[@jerraethomas2378]

Amazing

[@TriangleSquare52]

too bad quoting someone far smarter than you doesn't make your perception of the so called idiot true lmao...maybe just don't start something if you're a pussy like mark twain and just get on with yourself

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

You cannot be disrespected by someone who has no respect for themselves. That is solid gold, I just gained some strength.

[@huntermushero9362]

This was a very wise statement. It’s something I plan to hold on to forever.

[@MacLethal]

My man, you went back to find him? He forgot about you 20 seconds after you drove off, but you couldn't let it go? LET IT GO.

[@akashpun8201]

Crt

[@magnemmar4869]

Completely foolish to go back. "Son, don't go looking for trouble, but I TOTALLY went looking for trouble because of my super fragile ego to prove that I'm a man." The lesson here is, "Son, don't go looking for trouble. Call the police and let them deal with it. Yes. I'm a cop, but I'm not on duty and my family is with me, hence... Call the police."

[@zach3318]

It’s hard though, I understand how it is. Took me a long time to learn that strangers don’t matter.

[@liamisaac2428]

Mac in Jockos comments!! Small beautiful world!

[@iamnotawafflewaffle6622]

Bruh I swear I find your comments on the most random of videos its awesome

[@zeroman155]

Moral of the story is: Unless they physically assault you, just walk away. A fight can result in a hospital visit, jail time, expensive court/lawyer fees, or death. Swallow your pride and walk away. Great video Jocko!

[@ManlyPelican]

I love the fact that Jocko always tries to avoid violence and confrontation every step but also knows if theres no other option he has the tool to deal with it, Thats a role model right there.

[@Matthias53787]

"A person’s insight gives him patience, and it is honorable to overlook an offense." - Proverbs 19:11

[@lindamon5101]

Jesus help us all.

[@nrich5127]

What becomes so clear from this interview is that on top of being a supremely capable military fighter Jocko is more intelligent than any adversary. His advice - avoidance is the best decision because the potential of a bad outcome however small is always there if you confront them. And that's called intelligence.

[@jakenicholaides3214]

Good advice as always. Iv found iv avoided so many fights by being confident I will win, having a family is a good reminder that even winning can cost you everything and like you said you've got a family and therefor you've already won. I think pride plus temper can sometimes make checking yourself and remi ding yourself not to invite trouble more difficult.

[@drewp1974]

Jocko once said, “ if there’s a guy who can beat me in a bar fight, I probably know him” 😎👍

[@maryvilaihong2527]

That's a short list... and 99% of the guys that could tap Jocko... wouldn't.

[@charleshart5563]

If ... 😁

[@drewp1974]

@@charleshart5563 Exactly 👍

[@donm2067]

The town I lived in for my teenage years had tonnes of back alleys. One night some loser got aggressive I told him he better not try, he left and came back with a close personal friend of mine. It was hilarious to watch the guy's face when he realized his backup up was a better friend of mine than his.

[@PsychicsRfake456]

This is another reason why its a good idea to keep ones Alcohol intake to a min or none at all, so you can be 100% in control of yourself at all times incase the SHTF situations

[@Adrian101882]

Bingo. Ideally, try to also minimize if not outright avoid environments where you're prone to find drunks and all the bullshit that tends to follow that kind of behavior.

[@InAnotherLife90]

for me it was another good reason to have zero respect for cops and avoid them at all costs

[@robinpowell1185]

Yes but ones man minumum is another mans max and added effevt if he is mintaly unstable one drink can make him kookoo

[@tardogungas7236]

Or just dont be a jackbutt. Drunk or not.

[@PsychicsRfake456]

@@tardogungas7236 very true but getting drunk could make it easier to become a jerk

[@chester754]

I was always taught... Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Wise words.

[@alfredonicolsonite5467]

Honestly I needed this advice. I’ve gotten in several road rage encounters where I wanted to fight and the other guy backed down. But all it takes is for him to get out with a gun or a knife and I’m finished. Jocko is a true alpha male in every sense of the word. His kids don’t even know how lucky they are.

[@biffdanielson2820]

People lose fathers, brothers, and sons every day to ego. It's good to hear advice like this grin tough guys.

[@modern.performer]

This cop did *everything* right *until* he went back to look for the guy. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dankdark974]

That, and letting some tweaker "rent space in his mind." Gotta have a handle on it, its a tough thing.

[@goaheadcalldonshipley7659]

Right on, and had he found him and gotten into a confrontation , he would’ve been the one in legal trouble. This officer needs a better understanding of the law, or at minimum, read some Rory Miller books.

[@bigcconservativeguy2534]

I'd be willing to bet money this guy isn't actually a cop. If he is then it's in some jerkwater shithole that sticks a uniform shirt and a badge on people and calls them "officer" but can't even be bothered to send them for any actual training.

[@glx4909]

An out-of-control drunkard in the middle of the road can be a danger to the public and to himself. Dude put his family in safety: correct. Went back to check it out: correct, too. Didn't call it in to 911? Doesn't say. Not so good.

[@modern.performer]

@WickedFrigginRyan agree, its a very strong point but if we look at the animal kingdom, it's actually a lot of intimidation and not combat at every encounter/threat. No animal ever comes back to a confrontation scene to deal with a past threat. What do you think? 🤔

[@billlindsay4646]

Never really watched this podcast before but I feel like this speaks volumes to how martial arts teaches self discipline.

[@ironsurvival7011]

Fight bite, my buddy got it, got in a fight punched the guy in the mouth, teeth cut open his knuckles, mouth is dirty, my buddy got an infection in his hand spread to his arm he was in the hospital for several days on IV antibiotics and was in danger of losing his hand and arm.

[@abadabamcyadadya7896]

Damn, what are the odds

[@ironsurvival7011]

Abadaba McYadadya it’s not that uncommon actually.

[@dbjmk8083]

@@abadabamcyadadya7896 thats why they wrap, cover up their hands and wear mouth guards in professionally sanctioned fighting.

[@everythingismediocre]

It happened to Neal Cassady from punching his wife. Kerouac wrote about it.

[@theimmortalsleazus8057]

@@abadabamcyadadya7896 actually its pretty high odds. The mouth is dirty and frequently a tooth cutting a hand in a fight causes nasty staph and mrsa ingections that have the potential to kill by septic shock

[@eternalswordzman9240]

The very live active lesson in front your son (Jocko) was and is a perfect example of how to teach balance and all the variables of potentially hostile situations that could happen as well as how many options that you may have (or not have) at your disposal to defuse the situation. Excellent.

[@TaurusBaileyAttorney]

Love this. I’m a lifelong martial artist and lawyer. Recently had a confrontation with a client. I was nothing but nice. He told law enforcement he was gonna bite me in court - he has HIV. I’m like whatever. I have a great career and a family. I could whup him but it’s not worth the losses at all. I let the US Marshals handle it.

[@letsdothis9063]

You definitely do not want to whup someone with HIV. The risk of fluid transfer is way to high.

[@MrCander000]

Good advice from Jocko. That police officer had way more to lose than the crazy guy in the street.

[@mrzed2349]

It takes more strength to walk away from a fight than to get into one

[@robwright1286]

True that

[@squakrock]

Not at all. But I see what you’re trying to say

[@jeffscuderi8662]

Very true when you like to fight it's an internal battle.

[@UnknownUser-cn3rv]

That is just what cowards say so they don't feel bad about being cowards. It takes strength to stand up to someone who is threatening you. It takes nothing at all to run away.

[@mrzed2349]

@@UnknownUser-cn3rv don't mix up being threatened and smashing someone in the face and Fighting someone because they looked at you the wrong way

[@jthunderbass1]

I was just in this exact situation, minus the fact that I am not married or have kids. Light turns green I go through the intersection and stop because a drunk guy was standing in the street. I honked the horn and he moved and started cussing me out. He was angry. What did I do? I thought about the sadness of having to be drunk to survive living, I laughed and drove home. No, I did not feel like he "disrespected me", whatever that means, no I didn't go home, get a firearm and go hunting. I am not stupid. Looks like this police office, if that what he really is, needs to step down from law enforcement and seek help for mental illness before he makes the wrong decision in the future and it costs someone their life. If you are the type that feels the need to go hunting for human blood when you get "disrespected", it is time to take a good hard look into your soul and re-evaluate a lot of things. "disrespected me". WOW. Man, if I met this guy and he felt that I "disrespected him" (whatever that means), he would loose everything. I can promise you that!!!! Him seeking out human blood will only teach his child to seek the death and blood of another when he just decides that "he was disrespected".

[@ericantone8709]

100%. You have to be super insecure to feel disrespected by a lowlife alcoholic bum.

[@andrewmccall2421]

Brothers this is beyond true..,,,,, way beyond......I am a cop and a infantry marine .... and a bouncer.....and a combat vet and a domestic shoot out survival while I was on Duty......

[@neomonk5668]

You taught your son to prioritize his decision making. That’s a True Father.

[@martinh1437]

Intresting point about being in a group, with your family, or on your own. Lots of differing emotions and social norms, avoided drunks they're the loudest mouth in a defenceless state trying to argue with inner demons rather than me, you or anyone else.

[@miketurner3461]

I'm from Chicago, I've experienced a lifetime of run-ins with people looking for trouble. My overwhelming lesson from that is to GET AWAY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. Fighting with randos has negative risk premium, meaning you only stand to lose something by engaging them vs. doing/risking nothing. If you choose to fight someone to "prove something" you're just letting your emotions overtake your logic and embracing fucking your life up for zero return. Being a man is about taking responsibility for elevating your life & family as much as you can, not taking dumb risks because you can't control your emotions.

[@sxanep]

"trouble avoids me". Sure thing, trouble looks deep inside Jocko's eyes and backs down.

[@Renulph]

Jocko's philosophy in a nutshell is that it's worth more to have the fighting skill set in your back pocket than to actively use it. Telegraphing that you could end someone is more valuable than actually doing it.

[@TigerClawTV]

10:32 - "It was in the summer and I was going to get ice cream" "Hell yeah"

[@soconoha]

De-escalating a crazy or tense situation is a true sign of skill and intelligence.

[@MrIchbins666]

I teach my son, who isn''t born yet, to listen and learn what Jocko teaches.

[@CTCAC2000]

well said. I love that line, Jocko, " You can't be disrespected by somebody who doesn't respect himself"

[@billbox1916]

Absolutely, the Police officer did the right thing to drive around him. The lesson he taught -his son was the right lesson for the situation. "Son, if you have a 4-year-old on board, if at all possible, avoid the fight". Great video guys. Much love.

[@ironmaiden1236541]

This police officer is a worry asking this.

[@davidhutchison7567]

As a former officer, myself that should've been the first response. Drive to a safe location, where you can keep a visual, call the department and avoid him......

[@penhdog2207]

Yeah that this guy is a trained police officer and needs advice on this obvious question from a podcast is massive worry.

[@caldylangoss2287]

I am glad he wrote in... LOL

[@Sheepdog1314]

you're a moron.

[@isaacsturgeon74]

Maybe he's alot smarter then you fools and asked the question to help YOU

[@GM-yb5yg]

"i'm not doing it out of ego" "I came back looking for the guy afterwards l". That police officer should have licence revoked by his complete lack of self awareness alone..

[@darknesscomesforallofus4632]

he is still in "cowboy mode".

[@edendrake8054]

“I don’t know I guess he was ready to die or something” - Echo Charles (this line will never stop making me laugh)

[@anthonyflores7697]

It makes me happy how proud he is of his son

[@MobWithGuns]

i'm responding to this video at the beginning, but in my 18 years doing armed security/bodyguard/bouncer and licences in multiple states. the two things i always try to impress to newer guys in the industry, deflection and de-escalation. don't let them get into your mind, if they rile you up then they have won. respond to their insults with have a nice day(or night) . i learned from an old UK bouncer "use your mind, before you use your mouth, before you have to use your hands(fights etc) , and if you have to use your hands, then you may of failed yourself because you didn't take the precautionary steps to prevent getting to that point (such as situational awareness and stepping in to de-escalate / deflect )

[@b.elzebub9252]

8:07 Same thing my parents always taught me. I have an uncle who was in that exact situation. He got picked on by some bully when he was about 16. He could have just backed down, but he didn't. He pushed the guy away from him. Guy lost his balance, fell down some concrete stairs and broke his arm. Guess who got in serious trouble for that? And he was lucky the guy just broke his arm, because he could have broken his neck or cracked his skull and he'd be in jail for manslaughter. So always try to avoid a physical fight if you can. Just walk away. A bruised ego is always preferable to legal issues. Unless you're literally in a corner and have nowhere to go, then go in with malicious intent and don't stop until you can get the fuck out. That doesn't mean be a doormat and take everything like a bitch. Just be smart about it and avoid being dragged down to a level you don't want to be. There's plenty of ways to get back at someone and let them know you're not an easy target other than a straight up heat-of-the-moment brawl.

[@vadikturgenev5175]

"Only a fool fights a fight he knows he cannot win" -Ghengis Khan.

[@mybuddyboy1974]

Choose your battles, dont engage unless necessary,

[@FejjNagaf]

The reality is that if you have to fight, you've already lost, even if you win the fight. Adapt, evade, improvise, overcome. Sure, sometimes a fight is unavoidable and comes after you, but even if you win, you've hurt someone. You've likely been hurt. You've scared people you love. Be prepared, but as my kung fu teacher drilled into my head, the greatest warrior never has to hit anyone, never has to shoot anyone, and never has to fear anyone. Shore up your verbal jiu jitsu. Don't teach your kid they should always physically fight. Teach them the wisdom of outsmarting your opponent.

[@Tom-fl7rn]

I'm sure many of the people watching this have read "Scaling Force". To those who haven't, get it and read it! It's a fantastic book packed full of the kind of good advice Jocko is giving here. It's a must-read for anyone who is already able to defend themselves physically. It will help keep you out hospital, prison, civil court and the morgue. The only down side is it doesn't work against Covid-19.

[@edeh2334]

Hmm very good advice, that wife n kid saying is very grounding. You are right, I don’t know how you make it sound so easy and to the point. This made all kinds of sense

[@tontsar91]

You definitely want to be the kind of person who can handle any situation no matter where you are traveling.

[@samuels-moua9464]

This podcast has taught me the true value of being a man, and that I have an ego to work on. Thanks Jocko!!

[@hossv1147]

Great conversation along with the back and forth of everything around this topic.

[@Karvega11]

I was ran up on walking down the street just last month by this guy. So like Jocko said, i put one foot back angled myself and put my hands up and said "come on then" he talked some junk then walked off. Later that night i felt like a punk for not walking after him and fighting. Then I hear this podcast and feel much more sane and mature about the situation. He could have had a gun or a knife or a disease, who knows. Thank God for giving me wisdom at that time.

[@sunnygurl336]

I love this! ....It took me a while to be very calm and have a very good grasp of my emotions!

[@MrLTW2009]

I learned this straight up front skateboarding in the streets for 25+ years. Create distance, diffuse if possible. I’ve never had to actually fight ever. If they are dead set on hurting you, you have to fight hard. Get away if you can

[@hugofoley]

If you fight the idiot and get injured, you wouldn't probably be prepared to defend yourself in a "real" or valid emergency situation. That's a good reason to avoid fights over pride.

[@kelvincasing5265]

You really can't be disrespected by someone who doesn't know you. They're just hurling insults and hoping something sticks. Respect yourself enough to stay out of fighting with idiots and losers like that.

[@dpacula63]

I always say people can swing there arms around all they want until it hits my nose. No one can make you feel bad about yourself unless you let them. When someone insults you it says more about them then it does about you.

[@grzegorzkapica7930]

There is something interesting about intention. It seems people can communicate it on a level beyond our understaniding.

[@joebrennan.4389]

I was driving home one night with my wife and three year old daughter when two scumbags jumped out on the road in front of me and tried to stop us.....I drove over both of them and kept going. I don't think they ever tried that stunt again. 👍

[@rowan54]

A mature man will avoid conflict especially when his family is with him. The safety of a child and your wife is always number 1 and you remove yourself from harms way, then call the police to deal with it.

[@-_-----]

One major mistake in this discussion: 14:10 - "Like, what's the Thing?... What's the Goal we're going for here [in going back out and looking for the miscreant]...?" The "Goal" here is simple: TO KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN, and to maintain the Balance of Respect. We're not a society of small 30-person tribes anymore - Whole Towns of 10,000... whole cities of 500,000... whole Nations of 100,000,000 are our "Tribes" now. There are universal rules of respect that must be upheld BY EVERYONE, for the BENEFIT OF EVERYONE. Addressing the Hoods and the Hobos, and the effects & mechanisms that got them in that situation is the duty of EVERYONE. Anything less is a non-modern way of thinking.

[@sequoiastreet9872]

I am a alcoholic Who drinks a fifth of vodka a day. I know that I’m Making bad decisions. One thing that bothers me is that not everybody who drinks is scary or a criminal. Recently I was walking downtown and three people came up to me and said You’re about to get robbed. I was so exhausted and broken I just hit them with the honesty card. I said I have like two dollars. I am withdrawing and dealing with malnutrition. I said that you can try to rob me but it’s not going to end well for you. And this is happened many times. Sometimes talking it out is better than fighting.

[@michaelherron4306]

If someone throws an insult at you just say no thanks, not today. It’s within your power to be insulted or not.

[@JayKayKay7]

I am a retired gas passer and I can't tell you how many incision and drainage of baseball glove size swollen infected hands we did after guy's got drunk and started fighting and hit somebody in the mouth with their fist. There are some really disgusting things living in most people's mouths and in about 72 hours, they would go to the ER with roaring infections and a giant hand. Remember Mexican Judo as well. " 'ju' don't know if I have a gun or if I have a knife."

[@Desiklown]

HELP. K I’m in a situation. My neighbour keeps being extremely aggressive towards me when drunk. He is generally a loud mouth. I’ve helped him out so many times. One time his house was broken into and helped him fix the door but then one day while he was playing music very loud early in morning I asked him politely to to turn it down. In my message I said to him let’s try to be respectful but he interpreted this as me demanding respect! He rang me and he was drunk and basically threatened me and my family saying if we had issues none of us could live here anymore. I was shocked. Since then every time he gets drunk I get some passive aggressive message or a phone call. When he’s sober and I see him, he is civilised but I’ve got a feeling that he is going to keep intimidating me every time he is drunk. Just the other day he blasted music up at 9am but I was leaving for work and he started messaging me saying “I’ve a day off today” I feel like I’m being bullied. Now, a younger me would react differently but I’m not about that anymore and I have my elderly mum and sister in my house. How should I react to this??? Im also getting very angry and I feel a confrontation brewing. He has two kids in the house too so I don’t understand how he can blast music at 2am in the morning. What can I do to make him realise that I’m not scared and make him stand down? I personally believe that as long as he keeps drinking, it will always be like this.

[@thehappytexan]

If righteous violence is the only answer, so be it. But 90+% of altercations can be avoided through evasive actions and verbal jiujutsu. As a civilian, the impact on your life is much less by walking away or having them arrested. It’s not about pride.

[@Punkpsychobilly]

The wise warrior avoids the battle.

[@GOLDY818]

Awesome advice and words to live by. Thinking of the big picture as well

[@russell_szabados]

Aggressive drunks are why I don’t drink anymore and never really enjoyed it when I did for awhile in college. I come from a lineage of alcoholics and saw my share of stupidity too often growing up.

[@apatheticexistence]

Today some dude tried to fight me at the bar. I held him back and he kept asking why I wouldn't fight him. I told him he's drunk, and I'm sober, he's not worth it and any other day of the week, him and I would be friends.

[@diggintheblueswithaparrot1329]

Never trouble trouble til trouble troubles you.

[@vasiavisilievic1873]

Happy 50th birthday Mr. Willink!

[@andreasbuder4417]

I can’t fight, I don’t work out. And I have never been in a situation, where I would have had to fight. Why? Because I am kind, I look friendly, I act friendly, so aggressive people calm themselves down without me saying or doing anything. And before anything can get more serious, I just go or run away. If I see other people fight or hurt others I blow a whistle from a distance (always with me) and call the police. Nobody likes attention with loud noises, especially a whistle irritates them. Just always stay out of trouble, call the police and be a kind person to everybody! For clarity: I am a white cis male from a suburban family. So your experience may differ, if you are subject to racism, sexism or general discrimination. I would like to hear your insights!

[@Bullsharkyyy]

Quite disturbing, not the response, but where this question is coming from... Thank you for the calm clarity, Jocko.

[@rfrontera042]

Absolutely brilliant👍🏻

[@ta2pzxlla895]

This is amazing. Great discussion.

[@blackjackhp]

I have a belief that I can roll away from most problems. I however have an issue that stops when the threat is for someone that they are terrorizing people who are completely cool but the bad guys go for easy prey. I don’t have the Macho simplex II. It’s how it was for me not having an older brother so I always had to deal with this I hated it. For some reason the radar will lock on a bad guy. I would try to shepherd the victim’s away and that makes me the target. I can’t see someone with terror in their eyes and walk away I can’t do it. I’ve been a victim myself

[@charliecounselman1864]

Right on bro. So right on.

[@dredgewalker]

Backing away from a senseless fight is the smart way to live. Life already brings so many troubles automatically and getting into more trouble just isn't worth it. I'll only fight when my life or my loved ones are in danger. Most of the people looking for trouble are just looking for someone to drag down with them.

[@brakel8r]

SUPER EASY ANSWER......say I'm the drunk dude.....Jocko or Echo Charles is the dude in the car...I'm 5'8" 160...mano e mano..I'm smoked.....if I have a gun and they don't...they are smoked......NEVER EVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OPPONENT......PERIOD!

[@jenniferdana5665]

If you're drunk on alcohol other people will be better able to lie to, con and trick you.

[@domzbu]

Duck down and floor the throttle. It works every time

[@brakel8r]

@@domzbu fucking laugh my ass off bro.....yup...still laughing

[@tardogungas7236]

Protecting his family should be the number one priority. Get them out safely and dont go back. Whos gonna protect them if something happens to you?

[@carlosdelfino3589]

he was teaaching his son exactly the right thng! if you can avoid the situation , you do!

[@hasdrubal121]

I'm a LEO in my own country. Anything like that, I would avoid and call it in immediately. I have in the past. I've made up my mind that unless someone is at risk of dying, I won't get involved. The cost to me and my family is too high.

[@unslingit94]

My family and I pulled into a pizza place to pick up a to go order. As I was walking back to the car, a truck pulled right behind my car and 3 young men got out. I guess they were in their mid-20s and I was in my late forties. One of them said, “We’re gonna kick your ass.” My wife was telling me to get in the car, but there was literally no way to back out and drive off. So I did the only thing I could think of to do: I placed the pizza box on the roof of the car, tossed my glasses through the window and smiled at them. Then I said, “All right, boys, let’s get it on!” That stopped them right in their tracks! They climbed back in the truck and threw a beer bottle at me as they left. My 14 year old son asked me, “Why’d you do that dad?” I told him my tactic was to put doubt in their mind, because cowards fear confidence and when they saw that I was looking forward to fighting 3 men, that shook them! Was I truly looking forward to it? Hell no! They may have kicked my ass, but I would have gone down mean...

[@awesomeian50]

“I AM RESPECT” 😂😂

[@Chunda8]

Thanks Jocko this was very valuable. My general rule is that I won't fight unless I absolutely have to.

[@theceoofcrackcocaineandamp9477]

Jocko’s thumbnails always look like he’s stuck in the backrooms of reality on 2000mg of DPH looking to fight shadow people.

[@trackcoachmac]

This got is the new Mr. Miyagi! I could listen to him ALL DAY!

[@MarkArandjus]

That lizard brain thing can take over SO FAST. Before you can even put it in check. There were two occasions when I was riding my bike and another cyclist almost hit me because he was driving on the bike path in the opposite direction. That's already annoying because it's a pretty basic traffic rule that you don't drive on the wrong side, BUT THEN as he passes me he cusses me out like I'm the problem. And I am not a confrontational person at all but in that moment I just want to confront the guy. Thankfully in the two seconds all these thoughts go through me head he and I are already 100m apart, and driving in the opposite direction, so I can't act on it. But it's a sneaky thing that monkey lizard brain thing, you gotta watch out for it.

[@mariusfrost640]

This is why I have front and rear dashcams. Roll up the windows, lock the doors and let the guy do whatever he's gonna do. Drive away if you can without hitting him, and call the police. Jocko's right, it's just never worth the consequences. The only time violence is justified, is if you absolutely can't avoid harm or death without using it.

[@flashcrusade7780]

So right thank you.

[@redtiger6047]

I would suggest walking away, there is a no win situation with someone who is aggressive and drunk..

[@BazIrvine]

Love to see the subtitle leprechaun struggle with Royler hilarious.

[@evanschulte6153]

Joko describing the guy getting into his face and his reaction made me sweat lol literally the worst guy to step up to.

[@jamesfoster7735]

The dude was a moron. If I was looking for trouble I'd let Jocko walk by lol. Good day sir and tip my hat

[@keithjackson4985]

This is a good video. The only time to fight is when you absolutely have to. You could go to prison over being disrespected! Then what would that teach a child? Only fight when you absolutely have to.

[@watchthe1369]

He stepped over the line returning to the scene. That made him an actor... You do not court chaos. When you get into a chaotic situation, there is nothing but downside to them. Bloodborn Disease, injuries, legal issues, and weapons are all issues that you have no control over. You got your family away from the idiot, that was a win. Now it is time to remember that face as someone to avoid. "Respect" is a trap, most of the people who run around throwing disrespect around are not even on the "respect spectrum" themselves.

[@adrianluca4984]

It sounds like Jocko is doing a podcast with Lee Syatt.

[@RudyPalos]

Adrian Luca LOL! Buncha cocksuckas

[@adrianluca4984]

Don Rodo THAT’S THE FUCKIN SEED!

[@noahsagutch8314]

Definitely not engaging the drunk is best outcome Like how he drove around the problem Even tho he could of handed the situation ace It's best not to put yourself in danger unless he's a threat The drunk could be a black belt for all you know and could be armed Just stay out of danger unless pushed

[@BMLocal374]

This podcast is criminally undersubbed

[@Vex916T]

8:00 A short vietnamese guy I knew from high school got into a fight with a random drunk white guy somewhere on a LA beach area which viet guy KO punch white guy who then hit his head on the concrete. The white guy survived but he is paralyzed for life from neck down and viet guy went to prison for 11 years. Avoid unnecessary fights because nobody wins.

[@SunRabbit]

The most dangerous murderers in the world wear suits and speak eloquently. They also have security guards because they need them.

[@dogestranding5047]

In your movies?

[@SunRabbit]

@@dogestranding5047 Blair, Cameron, Bush, Clinton, Brzezinski, Holbrooke, Schwarzkopf, Johnson, Kennedy, Roosevelt, Wilson, Hitler, Stalin, Krushchev, Svoboda, Churchill, Hirohito, Mao, and Merkel because she wears men's suits.

[@caldylangoss2287]

@@SunRabbit "...and Merkel because she wears men's suits." Halarious! ...Amen

[@Greg0516]

- Jocko, what do you think could end world hunger? - Well, the key here is going to the gym and train more Jiu-Jitsu.

[@Posterharpua]

you should always be prepared to defend yourself, IN THE EVENT that avoidance or de-escalation fails. The fact that this dude who wrote in is a cop is actually scary. You only gain problems when you get into an altercation, even if it's legally justified. Dealing with cops, lawyers, legal system is expensive and it's a time suck. Unless someone is an imminent threat and fighting is your only option, avoid the confrontation and go on with your life.