Defense against Wild Punches in a Street Fight

[@brandisify]

The most dangerous fighter is the guy who doesnt know how to fight.

[@YungGrpeTurno369]

😂😂

[@ThomasW215PHL]

Actually really true, I've been training mma for years and I fought some kid who was wild and he caught me more than anyone else I've ever fought, kicks kept distance well but there is still some punches you don't expect

[@brandisify]

Haha

[@darrenmusoj5088]

Drawl Ball Jamal true bro

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Bullshit. A seasoned wrestler can slam non fighter guy

[@SHAPREME]

Very good work BUT, i disagree highly with stating that elbow blocks do not work. Ive used in many real street fights and when a person is swinging wild like that all you have to do sometimes is raise your elbows and an attacker will end up damaging his own fists by jamming it into your elbows. It may not work for everyone, its not the technique, its what works for the individual. Excellent principles though!

[@dayman161172]

but what about using elbow as shield and closing in to use a shoulder strike?

[@pietrofonseca4235]

This can work but it takes too much timing

[@RealityWorldNMuzik]

Most of those guys arent gaurding there lower body the stomach groin and knees are wide open and most won't expect to get they're leg swept either

[@Lucky8712]

You ever hit your funny bone? That shit can make any man temporarily disabled.

[@josecalderon9487]

My advice: develop some boxing skills and have someone practice wild haymakers on you. You probably can achieve good results within 3 - 6 months. As clearly demonstrated in this video, the wild haymaker punchers often time have no defense. They're too busy flailing their arms at you while charging into you, often times exposing their centerline - thus, giving you the opportunity to 1-2 them with the common jab - straight right combo. With their momentum coming into you, it will be even easier to knock them out. Experienced boxers are capable of firing off a 1-2 combo in less than a second and get back quickly into a defensive guarded position.

[@DORC101]

That's actually some really good advice. Solid.

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

+Phil Ster I'd be worried about a lucky hit on my mouth or nose so I'd feel more comfortable closing in fast so they can't make those wild haymakers.

[@TOB-Ke]

+Phil Ster hey ,if anyone else is searching for self defence course try Lomonting Survival Situations Mentor (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

[@abdelhakym8283]

Phil Ster i fought one of those before,and you're absolutely right,it didn't take longer then 10 sec i hurt him really bad cuz his ribs and face were exposed while he was being wild with a lead jab+rear straight+left uppercut.

[@borgy7085]

I think this is great, but only you guys already brawling, fighting! Many times, people try to swing with surprise element, so maybe you don't have time for your fighting stance, etc... If you train a solid 360 kinda defence, ( similar defense, as shown in the video) hands can be really fast, if you already keep them up, showing like you do not want trouble, etc... SO I loved headmovement, and I love boxing, 1 + 2 works really well as an interception too, but if your opponent is very close, and start swinging, and you are not in stance, ONE!!! of the best, (not the best) is to shut his arms down, with bicep control, or defense like in the video, and try to make space to escape, or get in position to hit, maybe get out, kick their legs, and start to hit back after, etc... Bicep control/360 worked for me in real life against some suckerpunch, pulling back my head also... One more thing, IF you know a bit of judo, wrestling, throws, etc... so against a headhunter, you can shoot in for a takedown, can be very good 1v1, or if you want to get some time to escape, or make his friends think twice... Again, the one two is one of the best solutions ALWAYS, specially if you are smaller. If we count with legal system, in some countries, even as a defender, if you hit the solar plexus, or stomach, groin, etc... because if you break a nose, or WORST you can accidentally kill someone, so then you are fucked. Wrestling can solve problems very good, if you have control, not to smash your opponents head on concrete, but sometimes you can just hold your attacker even standup, to make him calm... Many situations, different solutions, other than these examples, hit other weakspots than the head, witch are not deadly, OR the best if you have pepper spray, that works really nice, and not deadly at all...

[@nmr20067]

The most practical and realistic self defense videos on youtube. Took me 4 years to find him.

[@misterwalrus4139]

"Any commitment automatically opens an invitation or target area." - Bruce Lee If they're swinging like that, they sure as hell aren't guarding well. Duck, jab to gut. Parry right/left, hook to head.

[@marquanbrand-moorehead3897]

The best ways to beat a wild punches blocking punches and kick him and the Nuts and move around hook and uppercut him and go for the double leg takedowns,

[@slicksouthpaw]

I have been in a couple street fights; personally, I like the lead palm to control the head and blind the attacker, quickly driving the opponent into a position where you can quickly administer a choke hold and then work the liver with strikes. I'm speaking in terms of extremely close quarters where boxing is a no go but punches, elbows and knees are applicable. In these situations, the action happens so fast, you may lose balance so the lead palm to the face can be a great counter/set up to regain the upper hand and finish the action! I bested a man on a public bus in this fashion; after delivering liver shots I was able to deliver ounces to the guys face and dand a boot to the chest for good measure! Mindset is key also! You HAVE to be willing to accept punishment to give punishment in close quarters!

[@GaudencioJRLingamen11754]

Good job Nick! Spectacular 123 patterns of self-defense in most MA schools won't work in streetfights. I'm downloading your video clips & I'll pass them on to my eldest son who lives in the city. He learned only the basics from me, but when he studied in college until he worked, we didn't have much time to practice streetfighting. I'm glad I can give him a shortcut through your vids. The street is like a jungle w/ a variety of ferocious animals, each one has its own fighting style.

[@MaskedMenace830]

This is one of the most useful videos for self defence I've ever seen. Thanks again =)

[@aiidegift4796]

Lol not really

[@Ronnock]

*subscribed* as soon as I heard the concept of "forward-pressure;" truly combative. ;)

[@miki219]

nick you are the reall deal my man

[@jakes2503]

Great videos btw, one of the only self-defence teachers that speaks the truth!

[@jimmy1154]

This guy keeps it simple and practical.

[@MrGsDome]

For this I highly recommend learning Judo. I suggest do the blocking and coming in close tactic then doing an Ippon Seoi Nage or an Koshi Garuma. I think I highly recommend Koshi Garuma. I know I sound kind-of... Karate kid wanna be right now but the fact is, training in MiYama-Ryu Ju Jitsu for 2, 3 years gets you thinking a lot.

[@thatpatrioticguy4291]

Yeah I do judo. Seoi nage is useful. Also ogoshi but it’s time consuming. Kongo guruma can be useful but you have to wrap your hand around there head. They will probably peel your arm if you do that

[@teosidi]

great lesson Nick! Greetings from Greece! (Χαιρετίσματα από Ελλάδα!)

[@zx2man21380]

Solid advice. I have a western-thai boxing background with jkd-wingchun mixed in, and you train so much on *proper* striking techniques, hours just on a jab alone, and that is fantastic. But if you have to face someone on the street who has not trained, he just a scrappy streetfighter, be prepared to see these wild punches. And its what makes some of these encounters so dangerous if you are not prepared. So very good info in this video, simple straight forward strategy that can save your bacon.

[@flyguyry7428]

this is exactly what I've been looking for

[@manfuckdat]

that low kick is legit. does the job proven personal experience . great vids

[@TenThousandMethod]

practical and realistic as always, thanks again!

[@bobbyhill4118]

With boxing and other combat situations, You should be focused on what parts of their body moves to minimize your reaction time and make it faster because you’ll see a punch coming far before it lands. distance management and reaction time goes hand in hand. A lot of people will be wildly punching, but remember that they only have two arms and so do you. Anyways, I’d say that there are three places in which you can strike a person on the arms in a combat scenario from a punch and you can do that in a number of ways by using blocks coming from a guard and strikes, and the three places would have to be the fists, the forearms, and the upper arms (triceps and biceps). (However this is a defense against straight punches, not haymakers). When you see wild punches coming at you, you could do a number of things since they cannot kick while doing their punching. Weaken the core with a kick to the solar plexus or groin to bend the person downwards to help you work a technique or finish the fight, or use modern boxing guards/panantukan counters against wild punches and open the centerline for strikes and takedowns or work an angle if you choose to use the upper body (fists) to attack them depending on the punch type. With distance management, you know the distance In which your reflexes will actually see the punch coming and be ready to stop it using the training you’ve done to do that. People can actually throw punches out really far. To see this, just extend your arm out to its maximum distance, then push the scapula forward, then twist the hips and lean forward and you’ll see your maximum punching distance, doesn’t matter if it’s a haymaker, Jab, or cross. You can control the distance and respond. A good base won’t be weakened while controlling distance and stopping punches and you won’t get thrown over, if you do, it’s rolling techniques from there which should be effective and leave the other person either unconscious, or with broken limbs and torn ligaments. BJJ fighters are good at rolling, I’d recommend you learn BJJ if you live in a bad neighborhood as well. Now, go learn and go spar!

[@tinafey4907]

Mr. Drossos, again what can I say...Totally awesome! I agree 100%. Its exactly what I taught my wife (who works as a security officer at a casino). A low kick allows a person who's being pummeled from wild punches to break the rhythm and/or attention of the attacker and can help create a way to hit back the attacker. After all, the attacked can't sit there all day trying to block "wild monkey" type punches. LOL at the wild monkey part! But, seriously though, you are right. And you're also right about distance management. Thanks again!

[@TheOmar291992]

Man, is more close to reality video of how to fight ive seen... :) keep the good work

[@dandrummer528]

Great video!! I'd always was wondering what to do in this situation, THANKS!!!

[@Anubisspeicial]

Yeah, because people would rather watch self defense videos that are flashy. That's why this doesn't get any views, which is just sad. Guy is really great! If there is one thing I do not like to see is techniques not being tested and not using up-to-date stuff, i.e. 2010 or later. Great, great videos man! A rarity, straightforward and most important, FREE! So thank you!

[@keyboardgladiator8041]

that is what bruce lee taught. intercept the nearest target which is the knee.

[@mrbtboydify]

That was good advice. Even better if the defender trained his arms like martial artist do, I forget what it's called but they face each other and hit each other's arms to condition them. I've done it a few times and it bloody hurts when they are experienced . Also highly rate the low kicks my favourite is knee attacks and best bit us they can't see it coming. Anyway great vid for defending against a swinger:)

[@DORC101]

LOL I know exactly what you're talking about, I've seen people who practice Wing-Chun and other forms of kung-fu do it, and you're right it KILLS the forearms but its really good at conditioning them to take hard hits

[@joncres8896]

That's hubad from kali

[@JohnSmith-zw6tr]

Generally speaking; not a bad video demonstration. Short, informative and to the point. It’s easy to show and make any fight techniques look effective by slow motion step by step movements. Instead, put gloves and head gear on; invite a boxer youve NEVER sparred with before; then have him attack FULL SPEED while you TRY your techniques. Then, the video would actually show us what “works” and does NOT “work” on wild swinging punches that are VERY COMMON in street fights. In stead of wasting our time

[@TheFrostTop]

This will come in handy, I like the push kick below the hip to throw them off balance

[@Thundering_third_0311]

Wow Nick, this is a wild throw back. I just found a this video from 4 years ago. By the video... great advice.

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

All the street fights I see recorded from real life are like this where the people are wildly swinging as fast as they can. I agree that closing in and using a kick are good ideas.

[@Amlantube1]

Great move. As you move in, the attacker's punch will have less momentum(if you back off, it will gain good velocity and thus have more power.), so even if you are hit by one or two, you will survive that. Same thing applies when you move forward to defend a stick attack and block and then lock the attacking arm.

[@siegeshot2]

Very very true stuff. This can save your life or whoever's you're with.

[@balvarez518]

This guy is amazing at this

[@garretbuckmaster2524]

My favorite thing to do is step back and land a sidekick. Just create enough seperation. Most common is footwork, slip, and throw a boxing combination. If you can use trapping and move his body to the side then he's really done for. Good Video. Always enjoy them

[@Skindoggiedog]

These videos are great. Thanks for posting!

[@Heatseaker19]

The best defense is to parry while moving outside the attacking hand. Leaving not only the attacker open for attack but also disallowing a follow up with the spare hand. He can still hit you but not before you can hit him leaving him dazed.

[@Nelson_Win]

I'd like to.... Oh shit! Are u ok?

[@DrVoltage1]

I like the low kick starter, that shit really works. As for the blocking @2.00, you could cover up for a shot or 2, then burst out with a simple 2 armed push to make space. I've actually done that before, and followed up with a huge straight kick to the gut that put him down for the night.

[@PercivalFromWales]

Thanks for sharing all this knowledge!

[@TJ-jz8xk]

Very good advice

[@jojoalberto9910]

i love watching your videos, it is being realistic.

[@EliosMoonElios]

That hip kick is a great technique of savate, stop the oponent movement and break his balance. Very efective.

[@BobaT__]

that position after your front kick is perfect for a knee or head kick.

[@brendenstein3285]

most fighters fight like that

[@NothingMaster]

The low kick, followed by going in is the key, indeed.

[@moti8]

Yes good to see you posting again nick.what happn to those helmets you were going to produce

[@torbentwins]

Good advice - realistic - street wise..

[@topsykrets5990]

excellent advice.

[@reydmore13100]

thank you man. very practical and mind opening video!!

[@aliciayoon1010]

help im watching this video because im my wild sister's victim

[@99vishaal]

Your're a great trainer!

[@Trd2020]

Great video

[@EricSmithElvis7]

Great information.

[@BoyzNAcne]

Good to see you making vids again :D

[@LuckyFellow327]

Awesome , look forward to more

[@blackDLhnd]

love your videos nick, subscribing for sure

[@sammyrocksu]

Thanks for the videos , keep them comeing :)

[@danijarmorandin9734]

great vids mate! subscribed.

[@bamnibaum]

Left or right lateral movements will counter wild punches. He expends energy and you watch for any opening to kick or punch.

[@karlbridge]

Eye opening stuff. The problem is that you're a seasoned, experienced, fighter (and physically fit beyond belief). Whereas I'm a middle-aged bloke, slightly overweight and I had one punch-up 30 years ago at school!! I'd get killed if I tried some of these moves! Very interesting though.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Amazing video!

[@Reubengotgame]

Very good logic!

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks!

[@K1LL4K]

Great vid.

[@jbungie1]

Love it..keepem comin!

[@elianramirez5774]

kickass vid thnx for info

[@Gamer-qd6jv]

Cool, thanks for the info.

[@TheLakabanzaichrg]

nice tip, dude

[@RYANRYAN1234567]

thanks for the videos I have subscribed

[@lejoncola]

Great videos Nick. Very useful and practical instructions !

[@blue0eyes0knight]

nick how about using a kali style/mma cover with left hand holding back of neck (krav maga call it rhino) and also have the right hand/arm around the face area or covering right temple and just burst as soon as you see their attack or movement. Its a one technique fits all type thing. You burst in immediately and its fight over

[@heathward8826]

What do you do after you have moved in and entered?

[@grcanbo]

Hey nick i was wondering if you can make a video on how o get out of a chokehold from behing in a street fight, whenever you get a chance please.

[@theimprovist4158]

Very realistic thanks

[@pablono100]

intercept nice nick!!!

[@xs0ld13rx]

Nick, II think it is more effective if you were to close in immediately and attack, instead of moving back and parrying/blocking. By doing that, you allow him to build more momentum, which just gives him the advantage. Move in right away, focus on the center, take away his spine.

[@MURDR63]

How to abandon common wisdom touted by boxers and get your ass kicked by throwing your hands up and leaving your chin wide open.

[@SouthernAceCrafts]

Good point. But this video is based on untrained fighters throwing wild flailing strikes. 1. I would not try to box a trained boxer. It would not end well for me. I would use different tactics which would include grappling, painful gouging and biting, and kicking low. 2. While a boxer is probably best at footwork, he cannot completely avoid the ground fight. If the opponent is slow then the boxer will just dance circles around him and knock him out, but if the person has even slight shoot training- then it's going to the ground. 3. His friends will shut down all the boxing skills in a single rush. Game over.

[@topsykrets5990]

MURDR63 how many boxers do you meet in a street fight?

[@bradadezus]

😂😂. foreal lol

[@YEE941]

Good info

[@jaychoulover]

so teeps from muay thai will work too?

[@selfpolicing]

Hallo! You always have good and realistic advice. I have seen you in The Shredder Dvds with Richard Dimitri. What do you think about The Shredder concept?.

[@felixforster9614]

this is where the headbuts come in handy

[@felixforster9614]

he mentioned headbuts mb

[@tarikdejohnette972]

I see the Ichigo hollow mask on his shirt. That's cool.

[@charliewsheenw145]

Love these vidoes! got my sub!

[@johnnybonello]

great vid, bonus for the guy in the hollow mask shirt lol

[@VRockVulture]

How about going in with a jump kick? I don't mean a high jump kick, just a swift jump kick to the hip area straight-forward?

[@pimpovic2]

I come from a Jujitsu background, but drawing on my early days of training tangsoodo, a well placed side kick would stop any wild punches in this instance, as long as the opponent isn't charging at you and can knock you off balance. Most importantly, know your body type, your strengths, and your wealnesses and taylor your fighting style accordingly. Do what works, and know what works with proper analyzation and training.

[@dirtpoorchris]

Pretty good video. But elbows can work well if you train them. If a super light guy or girl wants to get a powershot in they might have to depend on elbow leverage to bring a guy down. I much rather kick them into my preffered distance but if the kick fails I would feel comfortable landing elbows in super close range. I gaurentee the elbow will be more powerful than his haymaker. I dont like to say "Never do this" because everything has a use.

[@pietrofonseca4235]

Would this work against some one almost twice your size

[@kalivr1908]

What I found so interesting is that the blocks transitioning to a clinch almost looks kind of like Karate/Kung fu

[@milosandjelkovic3759]

Oh and when you kick,do you prefer to kick with the heel or the ball of the foot?

[@maihem1]

top notch

[@nicjv]

I used to slapbox alot as a kid. And I learned to step in stay close, use hooks then control distance, windmills with fists can be "cutters" don't think anyone can be knocked out by em but it'll be annoying for sure. They can't see anything honestly

[@RSM0047]

Anything useful i have ever learned has been at 2am on youtube...

[@milosandjelkovic3759]

Would a groin kick or a knee kick work as well as a push kick,or would those be more likely to miss? Good technique btw

[@rellharlem]

Elbow block same arm 3pcs combo and a pawn or Poke to the eye

[@chadelliottfahlman]

Hey Nick, Would the distance, timing, or venue make a leg take-down practical? In your experience, at what point in the fight do untrained fighters throw punches in bunches?

[@mohammedghalab159]

"Shit sorry u ok?"😂😂😂

[@wavepig1]

When head butting or striking with your own head, what part of the head do you hit with? Are you only striking their face area or do you strike any other part of their head? Thanks

[@genovaz]

Go head to face, the skull is thicker and has fewer sensitive areas than the face. Skull to skull contacts have a dangerously high chance of serious concussions on both sides.

[@xs0ld13rx]

Just throw a low kick at knee/shins/legs/groin and immediately move in and send a series of blasts the face /stomach/solar plexus. Nick, could you share with me your most recent encounter and how you dealt with the situation?

[@Raccoonov]

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[@JayNohh]

I disagree with you sir, I'd rather go toe to toe with the wild haymaker puncher or the wind-miller, than a trained, hard-hitting boxer. The wild punches may be non-stop, but they seem easier to block and counter, or if anything, avoid enough to stay on your feet and prevail with one or two good solid hits. The guys who just flail their arms like a wind-mill just seem to be the guys who are scared and can't fight. Good video, though

[@josecalderon9487]

I kinda agree and disagree. Wild haymaker punchers are unpredictable so that makes them kind of difficult to defend against, even if you're an experienced boxer. If you're a pro boxer fighting against another pro boxer, you both have structure, so it will be easier and predictable to box against. Against a wild haymaker, you're probably gonna have to absorb some blows to the side of your head. What a wild haymaker puncher (as clearly demonstrated from this video lacks, is defense - because they're too busy swinging their arms rather than protecting themselves), so a good boxer can easily 1-2 them with the common jab - straight right. Lights out for them, right away. As a boxer, just trust your training because you have simultaneous defense and offense in the guarded position, which the wild haymaker puncher don't. Straight 1-2 down the middle while they throw their haymakers, then they're done.