Q&A with Tony Blauer (SPEAR System)

[@iliaioukhvets87]

the most useful self defence video I've ever watched. this knowledge is gold.

[@eclipsewrecker]

Ilia Ioukhvets some of it, but a lot of his claims are incorrect.

[@ricksterdrummer2170]

@@eclipsewrecker maybe you just didn't understand it.

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@ricksterdrummer2170 ha true, and maybe he was trying to sell something.

[@ricksterdrummer2170]

@@eclipsewrecker So does Shane. Doesn’t mean either is wrong.

[@RedberetVC]

I can't believe the insane comments on this video. Shane brings in one of the country's most renowned self defense experts- who works with law enforcement, military, etc....and the keyboard warriors come out in full force who think they know better. Absolutely insanity. Thank you Shane/Tony for helping us to improve every day

[@alantinoalantonio]

Michael Matta until they get in an actual situation they'll continue to spew nonsense. I hope Shane brings more experts on Self Defense. Thank you Shane and Mr. Blauer!

[@thebigbadwolf5486]

I agree. It is ridiculous. I mean if they think it was a mistake to watch this video, which apearently they do for some reason..., they shouldn´t blae Shane for it

[@hybridstreetmethods8860]

Michael Matta yeah I'm 100% in agreement. one of the pioneers of self protection and the live chat is polluted with keyboard warriors who have never so much as argued with themselves in a mirror. I found his POV interesting as always & can't understand why these guys can't listen or learn guess they have been living on a diet of action films where it's always 1v1 while villains patiently wait for their beatdown.

[@otxoawolf9054]

because these weasely little cowards can only get away with being trolls from the safety of their keyboards. Envy is a hell of an emotion. If these batches spent their time training instead of Internet bitching their opinion might even matter. Fuck those losers. This interview rocked.

[@A_Concerned_Citizen]

People who disagree they are keyboard warriors, lol. You're being a keyboard warrior too. Military will not hire random civilian self defense experts to come train them. Have you seen his work? He doesn't even know what an underhook is dude.

[@derekroh4785]

Thank you Shane and Tony for raising awareness. Did not think to ask better “how would you feel” questions in a conflict.

[@Lymmar]

Damn. I remember having one of this dude's tapes back in the mid 90's. Great to see he's still around!

[@mhfisc]

This system makes a ton of sense. When you worked with NSW, did you integrate your system with CQD. I see some similarities and synergy between them. $199 for two days of the training at the camp is an incredible deal.

[@Htrad]

It's really great to have your own beliefs confirmed by someone so experienced, makes me actually believe more in myself and what i feel about martial arts. I'm an aikido main, i've done some wing chun, judo and still do some karate, and i think what people do wrong in all martial arts is take all in as the one true gospel without constructive judgement/critique(?). Thanks Shane and Tony :)

[@javiermercado6960]

Htrad I agree with you completely. Will go be going to the camp? I also cross train in aikido. Where do you train?

[@Htrad]

In Poland, Gdansk aka Danzig :)

[@eclipsewrecker]

Htrad that’s confirmation bias. Good luck.

[@megatronthedestructor]

due to this channel I learned some self defense thanks shane!!!!!!!

[@kmcscorpion4372]

Really good information. A major theme seems to be preservation of life in favor of destruction

[@anthonytemplin6164]

Please go through some drills so that I can train my brain to recognize situation awareness, and other things. I'm very new to martial arts, I have only been in practicing for a couple months, but I have been studying everything I can. Your video on fear has helped a lot. My first sparring match I got nervous and it got the best of me. I can see a change in how I approach a match now that I understand these things more. So thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@eclipsewrecker]

Anthony Templin you don’t have a legit martial art? You haven’t trained stance, position, reaction, posture till it’s a “natural reaction?”

[@anthonytemplin6164]

@@eclipsewrecker ha! I posted this awhile ago. Yeah, that what I was asking 😁 3 years ago I posted this, I think I got it figured out by now

[@dakotalandreth206]

this is awesome I always miss the live videos

[@Zen-noMyo-0]

Greetings Shane, Long time subscriber, first commenting. I found your session with Tony very useful for everyday, out-in-public self-defense. Due to the current social climate we are enduring, it has become a concern of mine to educate those close to me on how to be more aware and better prepared to handle any aggressive encounters out on the streets. Mind you, most of these individuals are females and all of them have little to no martial arts experience. I wanted to ask if you could include more videos that demonstrate simplified yet effective self-defense tactics that can be employed by non-athletic individuals against an attacker. Respectfully, Xian

[@waynethompson6667]

Excellent video. The mental is way more important than the physical.

[@alisiamsanchez]

I've been training for years. This is what i want in my life.

[@eclipsewrecker]

Alisia Sanchez don’t bet your life on it.

[@titot2370]

I didn’t notice “it’s a boat” when you came to Melbourne.... thank you for yet another lesson re being inconspicuous

[@guitarfan84]

which video does he mention at 52:10?

[@rrbxny]

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[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

Tony Blauer is the man! Training those at the tip of the spear. Pun intended. 😉

[@jackgriffiths3861]

Where are the courses held? How long do they last and are they for everyone?

[@leonconant8529]

I love this new stuff in the 70s we were looking for ancient chinese secrets I took Shotokan for years but I was a kick em in the nuts kind of guy and it worked for me but I would still love to learn from a good street technician kind of teacher

[@stefanschellinx6765]

Shane please reply! I've been following your channel for years and I'm so grateful for everything you've taught me. But I think the audiovisual quality of this video doesn't match the genius approach of coach Blauer at all. Id really love to see more collaboration with you and him! But more structured, and 15 mins tops. Would that be a possibility?

[@tekrisk]

I love this guy!! He answered the questions Krav Maga could not answer for me. Awesome!

[@bobadams7654]

Awesome !

[@raymondfranklin724]

Shane, I would love for you to speak with Michael Sampson (Shaolin Wing Chun) of SVT Martial Arts Academy to get a perspective on real WCK. I am a big fan of the show.

[@nainoaenriquez1427]

sorry if Im late, but did you announce the winner of the zebra matt giveaway? Thanks Shane

[@nainoaenriquez1427]

David Johnson Cool, thanks man!

[@HM-uu9ug]

what do u think of Conor

[@sharpasfhuuk7355]

THCwizard 40oz he got shafted by conor up the marmite motorway then took it in the mouth

[@MsBetke]

fuck conor

[@mactireliath2356]

It does seem like ones neurology would be taxed training the startle-flinch mechanism. I'm interested in what kind of recuperative training protocols are in place to relax that neuro-muscular system. If it's over-taxed, reaction time and decision making both suffer short term.

[@bigjockneill]

it's not so much about training the flinch as it is about accepting that we will flinch when ambushed so how do we use that position to protect ourselves.

[@javiermercado6960]

💯th comment. Shane I hope you get to the camp. I want to give you a big thank you hug for constantly giving us your all and providing amazing content & resources like Tony Blauer. Just like you I didn't know this existed and I'm hungry to dive in to his teachings. It's going be great to train with both you guys. I'm getting my ticket now and I'll hopefully see you in Vegas. Coming from SF, CA #💪🏼👍🏼

[@soullight8632]

The best defence in the street is getting your ass outta there

[@stephenmonash821]

Seems he is trying to address the intangibles in conflict... and reflexive actions would seem to fit that bill...However, there must be an infinite amount of intangibles when it comes to being attacked. Muscle memory it would seem is not new.. hence, the need for practice.. so that one can fight instinctively... as any thing else would slow down reaction time. Still better to have some framework to rely on than not.

[@lawrencedroman]

I like Tony’s insight on self defense vs sport training. However I have seen other disciplines use the idea of turning the flinch into a weapon so I wonder what makes his idea a novelty.

[@eclipsewrecker]

Lawrence Roman he’s wrong about some of his self defense vs sport claims. He contradicts himself about training and the attacker dictating the fight.

[@davidsikes8386]

@@eclipsewrecker in sports, you knee a guy in the face, sitting in the middle of the ring on his knees you lose/ disqualified ... When BBJ/wrestling is applied in the ring you can’t hit them in the soft spot in the back of head in defense. Don’t think he was disrespectful, just opening up thinking...His cop training might hurt, because punching a perp in the face is frowned on in law enforcement.

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@davidsikes8386 true...yet it happens almost every card. Experience in high intensity situations is important. A fight in front of a crowd against an opponent of equal or higher level is a high intensity moment. I’ll bet on the mma guy with a few fights (win, lose, or draw) over a guy that doesn’t even spar

[@davidsikes8386]

@@eclipsewrecker your right, brother...

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@davidsikes8386 ....some of the time

[@j_bourne6496]

Approx 39 mark; I am always disheartened when I hear people misquote or misrepresent this theory concluded on the effects of 'HORMONAL' or fear induced heart rate increases as it relates to loss of fine motor control. Yes, we are the most adaptable organizms on the face of the planet and yes, if you train more for certain scenarios you will acclimate, but this theory is based on hormonal or fear induced ( not exercise induced) heart rate increases resulting from sympathetic nervous system arousal. Exercise induced increases WILL NOT have the same effect. You cannot simulate this unless you are paying someone to ambush you all the time and have zero idea when or where it will come from. Everyone please understand this. Everything else is spot on in my view. I love Tony's insight, experience and expertise. He is hands down one of the best in the business.

[@eclipsewrecker]

J_ Bourne you make really good points then blow it by giving him too much credit. He makes many misrepresentations and erroneous claims. By training a move many times one tends to recognize and counter that move.

[@j_bourne6496]

@@eclipsewrecker I believe you've missed the point but thank you for your opinion.

[@eclipsewrecker]

J_ Bourne how so? You called out a claim by giving the science/research to explain why the claim was incorrect; and then you claim that in your view everything is spot on. I gave you credit for your points then accused you of giving him too much credit for being right about everything else. I’m not sure what point I missed.

[@j_bourne6496]

I may have misunderstood your intention, I apologize. I have known and worked with Tony for many years. My research actually led me to his research many many years ago which is how I came to know him. When you peel the onion and delve into how the body reacts to sudden stimulus prior to any training it's spot on, not because he says so, but because science says so. Again, that's based on my own research, training and experience in kinesiology, psychology, central nervous system response and primal neurological response and combat. When you start to really get into these things, he is the only person I know who has dedicated his life to really trying to understand the why behind the what. We crossed paths because the research led us to the same points. That to me was proof in concept that he and I were on to something. I have digested what and where his research took him and continued on my path and our lines continue to intersect simply based on research and pressure testing what the research suggests.

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@j_bourne6496 thanks for clearing it up. I agree that he’s right on with some of the research, but then some of it he is reaching in his explanations of. A lot of the research shows that we grow out of some of these things to a certain point universally and then more so with certain cultures (especially western). If he stayed to the information dealing with what I wouldn’t have much to disagree with. The problem is when, like many combatives/self-defense/MA demos, he over sells it. I’ve seen this in his seminars too, which is another sign. One can be justified as advertising, luring, but the other is unnecessary and distracting. It’s in his why and how where the flags start showing up. I’ll mention one here to not leave this reply as an empty complaint, to be fair. What he says about the “headlock” drill is completely dishonest. These MAs that he accuses of showing their students how to get into headlocks are actually teaching how to get out; which we could excuse as banter, but he emphasizes this every time I see him demonstrate or talk about it. Then, he asserts that they (we all too) should practice not getting into these positions as he shows a drill/demo in which he blocks a “headlock attempt?” I will save the argument about this “healdlock” attempt for another day. In keeping with the “research” and pressure testing of 100s of years: what he is actually showing is to defend against a tie up/clinch, and may also be demonstrating keeping posture and regaining posture when lost. Every MA/combat sport that uses/teaches grappling to a known level spends a lot of time teaching these same principles and arguably with more efficient techniques. Tony makes good points and bad ones too. He also suggests that one shouldn’t practice getting out of holds as much as they do because it teaches one to allow themselves to be put into them. There is no evidence of this, but there is a lot of evidence of the opposite. Tony also mentions grapplers letting someone get to close to them because they are comfortable. There have been to many videos of a grappler’s bubble being violated in public and the grappler’s immediate self-preserving response. These claims are unnecessary and unfounded. I hope that we can at least agree on the unnecessary part.

[@babytimesensory123]

anyone heard of kajukenbo

[@alantinoalantonio]

Veronica Herrera What about it???

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

Veronica Herrera yes its good

[@mkvohland]

i like how he keeps picking up the bottle but never drinks it lol

[@babytimesensory123]

Kajukenbo. is it like MMA

[@MrBleaveitornot]

No its mixture of styles. Ka karate ju judo Ken kenpo bo boxing.. kajukenbo..

[@dire_prism]

I wonder if you follow this, do you risk culturing your flinch in a way that will eventually lead you to overreacting in a situation that didn't call for an aggressive reaction?

[@eclipsewrecker]

yesnielsen yes. Shane even caught him on this point when discussing Frank Mir. Most charlatans have just enough truth to convince.

[@rascotheadorablepuppy6947]

Question : What If You Streched For Four Years And You're Completely Flexible Is It Possible For You To Lose Your Flexibility ?

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

I took martial arts in my teens, got pretty flexible. Took a long time off, and started back up again, and pretty much had to start stretching all over again as I had lost it all. A friend has never stretched a day in his life and can still do full splits at 53. So it depends upon the person.

[@StuntDill]

Some flexibility is laxity of your joints (genetic) the rest is neural (your nerves) you'll lose genetic laxity in joints as you age (usually) but as long as you maintain stretching your nerves will stay relaxed. Majority of humans have the structure to be able to do the splits with enough work, some people will need much more work though. If you dont use it ya lose it! however, its easy to keep mobility. Say you work a year to get a good squat, all youd have to do is like 5 bodyweight squats into that position everyday and theres no reason your body would regress that mobility

[@eclipsewrecker]

I can’t believe that all of these people do not pick up on Tony’s bull sheet. “Startle response” is natural? In adults? But we have to train it? But we can’t use the technique/position/posture that we’ve trained/mastered? Come on people. He’s selling snake oil that kinda works, as it did in the old days. “A wrestler grappler will allow someone to get close to them because they are comfortable with it and are trained in that way.” -Tony B. Oh really? Well allow me to rebut: In the famous words of the wrestler Chael Sonnen - “I can’t let you get close to me.”

[@TheDrunkardHu]

Spear stands for: S Never P Drop E Your A Guard R

[@TheDrunkardHu]

To simplify many hours of this guy talking (Who, by the way, has been doing this for millions of years). Practice MMA. Keep the good, ignore the bad. But always be prepared to enact the skills you learn in a moments notice. Here are some postures that appear non-aggressive, but allow for defense if necessary.

[@hammerhands9288]

If you don't have a natural ability to fight and aggression no amount of training will help you . Ether you have it or you don't

[@sharpasfhuuk7355]

spear ? what yo a fucking zulu now ?

[@patricktrussell7465]

One thing that a person can do is leave the United States to a more peaceful and civilized country . Keep it simple .

[@smartataksmartatak9177]

WAIT AND READ ... Does the spear work ? Yess . Wat is the spear ? The spear is set up for complex motor skills "transulates" Its a natural block for any type of uper body tacle or strike. It is a simultaneous block and framing of the neck . It is natural set up for your marcial arts back ground bein uzed. I can drop fedor if i cuker punch him clear in the jaw like coward , am i the beter fighter ? NO! There you go Spear is a natural block weaponized to set up your fighting skills .

[@eclipsewrecker]

Smartatak Smartatak so it’s really not worth paying for?

[@jeffreywhite4091]

Spear link does not work

[@moviescenes2069]

FightTIPS - Have you ever fighted a police officer? can you beat one up?

[@brachavo1833]

Of course he can. A police officer is only tough because he is certified to arrest anyone. I bet some of them don't even know how to throw a low kick.

[@eddienegrino8348]

respect to tony blauer, but to much theory and no practice, talk talk talk, fighting is not that easy , people are aware as well, a lot of theory of fighting but very or none physical showing, is like a bull shit preacher , talk talk, . it comes down to efficient technique. In my experience all the theory martial artist are all bull shit artist, is fine with the theory in company with the practice, not just talk talk, fighting is physical.. repetition and training is your best friend, this talk is all bull shit believe me..

[@EeKayEss]

Eddie Negrino I agree that one should not only train the theory. However you have lots of videos on KZbin about technique but not many that talk about the things he talks about even though in my opinion they are also important.

[@alradom2122]

Has your opinion changed about him?

[@eclipsewrecker]

Al Radom he’s a charlatan.

[@wendolynctrujillo]

There's some McDojo Kung f***ery going on here

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

juan camero I smell it too

[@eclipsewrecker]

juan camero a lot.

[@mysecondaccount2074]

you always find a way to waste my time do you

[@thebigbadwolf5486]

If it´s a waste of time to you, why do you Keep watching it?

[@otxoawolf9054]

MySecond Account wow and he bitches about wasting time.....

[@mysecondaccount2074]

nonoononononononono you guys dont get it! I meant it in a good way!

[@mysecondaccount2074]

Im enjoying the wasted time! Thats what i meant

[@mysecondaccount2074]

Why would i call it a "waste of time" if im not gonna watch it? I called it that cause i did watch the whole thing. You guys misunderstood the comment

[@b.doan98]

worst and dumbest self defense program ever. would love to see MMA vs Spear technique

[@otxoawolf9054]

Brandon Doan you lazy stupid fuck. this man pioneered mma nearly a decade before the ufc. in fact he coaches many top level mma fighters. frank mir comes to mind. mma is not a panacea.

[@mysecondaccount2074]

Brandon Doan Its suppose to be for street fighting

[@kt0r688]

Stupid comparison. MMA has rules, regulations, etc... Spear does not. Know the difference between martial arts and self defence before you post a comment as your ignorance is clear as day.

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

Oxtoa Wolf he is lying he didnt coach frank mir he is a fraud

[@b.doan98]

+\/!KT0R didn't say i want someone to compete with the spear technique.ok ill rephrase it for yo dumbass, "would love to see the spear technique vs someone who knows boxing, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, wrestling, etc"

[@A_Concerned_Citizen]

Why are you entertaining this fake system?

[@otxoawolf9054]

Justin Uphold clearly because he doesn't think it's fake.

[@bigjockneill]

so fake that international police, prison, armed and special forces give the guy money to learn it? Sure. You've got gloves on in your profile pic so I guess you know better than the thousands of people across the planet who deal with individuals who are actually trying to kill them as a way of earning a living.

[@A_Concerned_Citizen]

Lol, you're trying to discredit my opinion because you don't have a detailed knowledge of my involvement in this topic. That's okay, I don't need to give you my resume because it's not even relevant to my comments. I know that the military and special forces have their own instructors. They would not pay to have some random martial artist come in and teach them. If he has taught those types, he has students who are associated with those groups coming to him on their own time. This is what these self defense experts do. They get a couple of students that are cops, corrections officer, or vets and they say that they have worked with the military, law enforcement and special forces. They've have students from those groups, they haven't been a full time coach to those groups, because that's not how it works. Simply looking at the system is enough. Do you know what an underhook is? Do you know why that's one of the most important positions in defending yourself? If you do, then watch some of this guys system.

[@bigjockneill]

No worries mate, I suggest you do a little research tho. The Scottish prison service fully integrate this training. I am in he middle of integrating this into my own organisation, police forces across the UK have this in their unarmed defensive tactics manuals. and only a couple of weeks ago he was training a group of military guys as in, on base - military only - brought in specially to train them. I want to say airforce guys, cant recall specifically.

[@alantinoalantonio]

Justin Uphold Actually it kind of does work that way. Paul Vunak taught SEAL Team 6 and they have since kept his knife and R.A.T. defense ongoing for SEALs and SpecOps. Also, Kelly McCann's Crucible Rangers and DELTA, and SCARS (again SEALs). All civilian self defense experts.

[@emaregos8758]

One again BS

[@eclipsewrecker]

Ema Regos yep