How to Block and Dodge a Punch for Self-Defense

[@CloroxBleach-pz5so]

"Trust me on that I punch a lot of kids" Hi welcome to a watch list

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Clorox Bleach Ha! Time to change my name... :)

[@Biancoo]

Ando Mierzwa hshahhaahhahahah you so funny sir

[@malachimoore1101]

Clorox Bleach found you

[@Schrodingers_kid]

@@AndoMierzwa I do it all the time!Its fun!Everyone does it :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@Schrodingers_kid HA!

[@DeltaThreeOne]

dude i died when u said "trust me, i punch a lot of kids" Hahhahahaha

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Forces You thought I was kidding? :-)

[@DeltaThreeOne]

Ando Mierzwa ;)

[@rodneybrooks9418]

I don't consider it a good week unless I've punched, kicked, or thrown about a dozen kids.

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's good therapy. :)

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Lol

[@tmntforever2684]

Thanks Ando I can always rely on your advise to make me a better fighter

[@AndoMierzwa]

+TMNT FOREVER It is truly my pleasure and honor. :-)

[@milky_dromeda]

Liked the video even before watching.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Milky Dromeda That's very kind of you. Thank you!

[@berrybartholomewbenson4898]

uh why?

[@ma.reynamaeladi7430]

Me too!!!

[@ma.reynamaeladi7430]

If a video uploaded comes from sensei Ando, I am always excited to watch and even binge watch the previous ones!!! I already knew it would be awesome!!! 😎 Cool.

[@معقم]

How can you dislike something without watching it

[@sdimilus]

Thank you, once again, for the good advice. I miss martial arts and these videos remind me about some good things that I've thought about and other things that I haven't considered.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Timothy De Vita Martial arts misses you, too! Can you find 10 minutes today? Come on! :)

[@dejakeith2291]

RIP Sifu

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Deja Keith Thank you. It was a sad day. :-)

[@nerdothn892]

Deja Keith wait sifu is dead nooooooooooooooo

[@Fufutae]

He was a lame Sifu who only taught you to block instead of taking a hit. Do not mourn for him.

[@eksine]

your sifu looks exactly like you

[@acer4pidacer4pid15]

Who is Sifu?

[@vitorkiguchi4670]

Never block the enemy's punches with your face, you should headbutt their fists instead.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Vitor Kiguchi That is an excellent strategy! ;)

[@OnTheEdge5950]

I like that!

[@jmack4447]

Vitor Kiguchi I don't get it

[@ezechieltahapary1038]

J Mack top of the head is stronger than the knuckles. so if you would headbutt their punch you would damage their hands alot maybe even break them

[@trungpham4592]

Actually this is pretty smart why am i not doing this

[@atharvak2238]

This man is a legend he still replies to comments even though the video was made in 2017

[@piotrlitwic5935]

Even more Bruce Lee's phylosophy. But honestly, I'd go further, don't block and then strike. Strike and block at the same time. Or even better, strike and parry at the same time. I could make a whole video on it, explaining it to the smallest detail, but I won't. I'm not photogenic or charismatic enough to make anyone listen. Anyway, you got my thumbs up. Keep up the great work.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Piotr Litwic Absolutely, sir. Preemptive striking and simultaneous striking are the best! Thanks for the comment.

[@kasyapkrishna8393]

A very great advice sir keep on!! I was always blocking and protecting my head while in a fight and because of that I couldn't fight back and the enemy would just throw a wave of attacks at me but this video taught me so much once again thanks

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right! You can't hide forever. Glad you're okay!

[@vegak6985]

Ok. My approach to sparring and fighting has just had a change for the better. Thanks : )

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Attack!!

[@uwotm8634]

I like the introduction of skits in your videos

[@AndoMierzwa]

+U WOT M8 Thank you very much! :-)

[@IgorKalember]

stoping the video to comment, brilliant words right from the start!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Igor Kalember Ha! Thank you, Igor! :-)

[@subjer0]

Karate and other traditional martial arts have become so watered down to appeal to sport competiton that many of the techniques have become ineffective. Take for instance the upwards block of Karate. Do that in a real fight and you may block the first punch but the next punch is going to hit you right in the face. How it should be really done is you step in while blocking, and use your forward momentum to jamb your forearm into your attackers arm pit, breaking their posture, affording you to counter attack. Your attacker can't attack you when they are off balanced or falling down. Even that circular block, requires a step in to be actually effective. You just don't stand there to block. That does nothing to stop an attack. The missing component is the step in. The secret sauce is using the block and turning it into an attack that breaks your attackers posture and stance. Karate blocks are blocks that become attacks when used the right way

[@uwotm8634]

Von Ace then those teachers must be horrible, I've been fortunate enough to train in traditional karate and learned proper blocks, if it doesn't work then they are not teaching traditional karate right

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Von Ace So much depends on the teacher. It sounds like you figured out how to make your martial arts work for you… Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Keep fighting!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+U WOT M8 True!

[@13Ambro]

Good point Von Ace and great video Sensei Ando. I’ve studied traditional Okinawan karate as well as a Freestyle martial art and fought in full contact tournaments and I can attest that the traditional blocks cannot stop a punch (in fact - trying to do so against a full force punch can separate your shoulder). The boxing and Thai boxing blocks and parries work better. However, as Ando mentioned, the blocks seen in many katas are actually strikes and breaks. Also, they work better at very close range - like when your opponent is right on you and the block intercepts the attackers arm closer to his body, or is a strike to disrupt his advance and set you up for the next technique.

[@indigo-streak9912]

Exactly! I was taking my exam in Taekwondo and instead of being taught legit moves they taught us moves to impress an audience! *I ENDED UP DANCING WITH FANCY MOVES FOR THE EXAMS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY FIGHTING.* Needless to say, I dropped Taekwondo seven years ago.

[@brycekeeney4995]

Thank you for putting this info out there. By far one of the most misuderstood concepts of self defense.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Bryce Keeney Glad we're on the same page, sir. Keep fighting!

[@thejoojoo9999]

Excellent video as always Ando. You're definitely my favorite martial arts channel on YT !

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Julien Thévenoz That is a great complement, sir. Thank you!

[@gatolf2]

This is the best advice i have heard in a while. I already instinctively block when needed when sparring but i focus to much on that part and it screws me up. Thanx ando!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Gabriel seven Awesome, Gabriel! If you trust your blocks, you have so much more brainpower left over for strikes! Happy training!

[@dustingreenwood8310]

"even little kids put ther hands up when you punch them trust me on that i punch alot of kids" LMAO😂😂😂😂😂

[@AndoMierzwa]

Sad, but true! :)

[@gurrac710]

@@AndoMierzwa the joking guy hehe we never shall punch kids but u are the joker joking around as usually .

[@themartialartist1929]

I love sensei ando

[@AndoMierzwa]

Then I love you, too! :)

[@Schrodingers_kid]

I feel need to write fanfic...

[@themartialartist1929]

@@Schrodingers_kid .....

[@ichieatworld9823]

My classmate (everyone's enemy) always bullies us (including girls) but Sir Ando, you're motivating me, making me stand up for the bully, you always share good advices and tips, i really appreciate it Sir. God bless you 🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

If the good guys don’t stand up, then the bad guys win. Stay safe! Bless you, too! 🙏🏻

[@marioguzman9290]

You're absolutely right! If the bad guy throws looping hooks counterpunch him using speed and accuracy. Thanks for the great advise via another great video.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment, Mario! Happy training!👍🏼

[@LiquidAnomaly]

Awesome advice with just enough humour to keep me and my loved ones interested. thanks so much!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!

[@stevebrindle1724]

Never received bad advice from Sensei Ando. In this computer age, we can all add an online teacher to our training regime. I am not saying they can replace a sensei at the Dojo but to supplement them. I have checked out many and for me, Sensei Ando is the best. His teachings can be applied to any martial art and as a man in his 60,s who has studied 3 martial arts, Wing Chun, TKD and currently Shotokan, believe me when I say his teachings are universal! He respects tradition but is also unafraid of innovation and, again for me, the name of his organisation, "Happy Life martial arts" says it all! Follow him and you will learn more , i guarantee that!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wow! Very kind of you, sir! With your permission, I would like to leave instructions to have your comment read at my funeral! Until then, bless you! 😁🙏🏻

[@ClockzOfficial]

I really like how you just ended it on ‘What do you wanna do, go down swinging or go down blocking? Me? I’m training to go down blocking. How about you?’ For some reason I really like you left it on a question. Idk why though

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you liked something! 😁

[@ClockzOfficial]

@@AndoMierzwa I'm new to the channel. This makes me really want to try out martial arts

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@ClockzOfficial Yes! Please do!

[@Haileyrodriguez288]

I love how ur channel got different fighting techniques for defense !

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks very much, Arielle! Welcome! 🙏🏻

[@rosebloom2214]

Loved the dying words of the great karate master lol!

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁👍🏼

[@josecastillo1085]

Thx man to day I got in a fight with my bully all ur vids helped me thank you very much

[@AndoMierzwa]

Whew! Glad you made it. Be safe, my friend!

[@humbertogallegos5259]

Thanks , love the "happy life" title, and the video

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Humberto Gallegos Thank you, Humberto! Your feedback means a lot!

[@BlackMaskq]

I've been lecturing people about the same thing. Thank you. Self Defense is not defense but a good offense.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Indeed! Keep lecturing! :)

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

More reality based discussion is exactly what is needed.. Lessons from the master😁

[@AndoMierzwa]

Just Ando, but thanks! 🙏🏻

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

@@AndoMierzwa are you Ando or someone that deals with this stuff for him?

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@Jonnygurudesigns You think I get enough views to PAY someone to answer my comments? Thanks! :D

[@FreestyleTaeKwonDoFederation]

Great stuff Ando. You cant just block forever. Even blocking does chip damage until your guard breaks.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, sir! Every punch you allow could be the last one. Gotta turn the tables ASAP! Thank you for the comment!

[@TyHatfield]

I totally agree and I think that this is a wonderful way to learn how to fight and have a good self-defense! My biggest thing is is I'm totally defensive first person then offenses to the 100% max so I think he was saying the same thing because we don't teach people in martial arts to attack people. We teach them to defend people off being attacked... right? A lot of times I tell my students let that guy attacked me at 100% great that's when I throw him that's when I can defend myself the best because he's all in anytime you're all in! I feel that means everything that I know works after that moment thank you

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Ty Hatfield That advice sounds right on, Ty. No one can attack you without opening up some target on themselves. If you can stay calm, you can take advantage of it. Counterattack!

[@8055N-m4w]

nice job sir your videos are small and detailed instead of long and boring

[@AndoMierzwa]

+80554!N That was the goal! Thank you! :)

[@relax.9088]

This is going to be useful in my training and thanks for the info about the hole, make the enemy block, that is a really useful strategy! Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@qman9990]

Love your videos. There is always good information and tips to help people to improve themselves. I have been training in martial arts off and on since I was a young child. Some traditional and some military. Currently studying Kajukenbo. Bruce Lee is credited with saying "Learn everything you can, and make it your own" or something to that effect.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+qman9990 Yes! The martial arts is a lifelong journey. The art changes you and you change your art! May the journey continue! :)

[@victorcabral5531]

You're completely right sensei, in a real life situation you either run for your life or close off the distance, trap so he stays close, unleash all you got on him, and get out as quickly as possible there's no in between it's not a sparring session next thing you know his friends could jump in and kick your ass.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Victor cabral I would agree with that, Victor. You want to escape or control the situation as quickly as possible. Don't give bad guys a chance to complete their plans!

[@brodieknight772]

You're great, Ando. You make this videos genuinely entertaining and very sensible.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Alphabetical Disorder I appreciate your comment! Thank you very much!

[@brodieknight772]

Ando Mierzwa no worries Ando

[@adisucipto5386]

Great video sensei Ando. Looking forward to another great videos. For me, the biggest obstacle in my training is how to keep focusing when being attacked. Usually i lost my sight on my opponent's moves and it goes downhill (getting caught by a lot of combos) :'(

[@AndoMierzwa]

It takes training to keep breathing and not flinch under pressure... just keep going!

[@adisucipto5386]

Gonna keep practicing sensei. Thanx for the motivation :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome!

[@dr.j6747]

This was a great video, unlike many others that advocate mostly useless and dangerous defensive tactics! Allowing an attacker to grab you or strike first, could get you killed. Many specific defenses are taught for such kind of attacks. But we will often never know the true intent and capability of an assailant or his accomplices. He or they, may be hiding deadly intentions, may be stronger, may be concealing weapons, may have friends close-by to join in, once the attack begins. So be aware and avoid possible danger situations, look for escape routes, AND NEVER allow such persons to get close to you if you are uncertain about them. A street attack can unleash brutal and deadly violence, it is not sport, there are no rules, no time outs, no one to rescue you or loved ones. So, "Those who can run away, live to fight another day." This is smart, there is no shame, no dishonor. I survived what appeared to be a car jacking attempt from 3 thugs by doing this. If you cannot run, had time to tell your aggressors to STOP, but contact is imminent, you MUST quickly take the fight to them (hopefully you have been properly trained), act with strong determination, speed, and simple combination power blows to vital areas, and/or use of a self-defense tool until you are able to escape. In such serious situations, you must flip that internal switch, and go from all that is normal, to the worst fucking nightmare your aggressors have ever known. I often say, "Let your power and determination flow from your heart." In my experience with formal martial art trainings, this practical approach gives best chances of survival.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I agree, Dr. J. Thank you for sharing your experiences here! Keep fighting! :)

[@mihailamarcel5201]

you put on words very exactely..clear and direct but there is an different kind of intelligence a kind of movement one..and you need to be prepared in an situation ,what is the optimal distance to hit and to avoid strikes.and so on ..maybe i need to continue watching your videos

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’d say we both should practice more than talk or watch videos. 😄

[@myabella7104]

Can you do a video on training yourself not to flinch, cause I have a problem with closing my eyes everytime I get a punch swung at me. It's probably cause my brother slammed me into this bed frame edge when I was younger, I have a really small awesome scar from that 😂😂

[@myabella7104]

Ziggy thanks for the help!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+KittyKittyCuddle :P I think all of the advice from Ziggy is great! The good news is I don't think it takes very long to get over that fear of being hit in the face. Especially for someone who already has a scar! Keep fighting! :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Ziggy I love all that advice, Ziggy. Thank you for helping!

[@tprnbs]

KittyKittyCuddle :P you can't no flinch no matter how much you train. Don't believe me. Watch any mma/ufc fight/street fight

[@Fufutae]

Closing your eyes is not bad. What's wrong is if you're closing your eyes even when an attack isn't coming towards your face. Blinking will only make you blind for a tenth of a second, but if dust, blood, sweat, or a fingertip get into your eye, you will be blind for even longer. Don't train yourself not to close your eyes. Train yourself to get your head out of the way if anything comes at it, while at the same time, maintaining balance so as not to fall down. Do this by standing against a wall and having a partner throw punches at you, then blocking them.

[@taraconstruction5796]

A Very Good Man Indeed & The Wise Grandmaster

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much. I’m working on it!😁

[@buriedtoodeep1508]

This advice is some of the best that I have ever heard :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment!

[@razzvania]

Thanks a lot for your videos, they have actually helped me a lot in my training =) greetings from Chile.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+DarkRaziel That makes me very happy! Greetings from the USA!

[@exaltedjeans7084]

I do agree that it is important to attack whenever you can but it should not always be the main priority because if your opponent is stronger,faster,or bigger than you,your offense will not be able to match his and you’ll be losing anyway.instead, I think the best way to survive a fight is to really balance your offense and defense so they can both work together just like you mentioned with following up defensive movements with offensive attacks.Great video tho 👍🏿

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate your thoughts! Thank you!

[@Msosbog]

Blocking is still taking a beating; offense and defense at the same time/same technique is preferable. Blocking in such a way that it "strikes" and hurts or injures the attacker is best. I used to try and dip dodge duck dive etc until my opponent tired themselves out...I'm too old for that now 😀 Excellent advice as always Sensei! Thank you kindly 🙏 (I wouldn't worry about the "watch list", I'm sure those kids deserved it and their parents secretly thank you 😉) 😂

[@AndoMierzwa]

Always a pleasure to receive your wise words and humor, my friend! I’m actually going to focus on blocks for the next weekly workout, so stay tuned for that! 👍🏼 Now, have some chips… you deserve them! 😄

[@Msosbog]

😂 Thank you kindly Sensei!🙏

[@hannahthebutterfly7223]

Im a beginner in boxing and this helped alot!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy punching, Hannah! 👊🏼

[@pipsqueack]

2:15. Never smashed a like button so fast in my life

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! Thank you for that!

[@drzeus4205]

amazing video I've just watched like 10 of your videos at once today and written some short notes. was kinda wondering if you'd maybe do some street weapons videos? like how to use a pen if you're on the ground fighting for your life or just how to improvise in the street? hope that's a good suggestion :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Dr Zeus That's a great idea, sir! Of course, I don't want to get sued for showing people how to kill someone with a pen! But you've got me thinking… :)

[@drzeus4205]

Ando Mierzwa I'm so glad you're considering my suggestion! I was working on asking shane from fighttips to discuss what he carries every day and where he keeps everything in order to stay safe and light on their feet. So I hope you maybe discuss things like that in the video 😀

[@jnm3378]

Makes sense . Very realistic . I’ll be more aggressive from now on

[@AndoMierzwa]

I think you'll see a difference!

[@foxxyknoxxyx7192]

I just want to say I really like your videos sensei ...really help me out

[@AndoMierzwa]

+FoxxyKnoxxy X That means a lot to me. Thank you!

[@foxxyknoxxyx7192]

Ando Mierzwa omg you replied:) i am big fan of yours :)

[@darioncollins6333]

Can you make a video on the spinning hook kick?

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Darion Collins I'll add it to the list. Although I do have a hook kick video and a spinning back kick video… it will be a combination of both! :-)

[@tarundubey5847]

Thank you sir....Love from India....😊😊😊😊....

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Tarun Dubey Love back at you from the USA!

[@Warden-NiNJeN]

Thanks for the tips Sensei Ando! :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@Warden-NiNJeN]

@@AndoMierzwa ^^

[@Fufutae]

Good advice. I wish you showed how to properly block though. There are ways to simultaneously block and attack that most boxers and MMA fighters don't seem to know about. Please show those in your next video. (I'd change the title of this video too.)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely. Preemptive striking and simultaneous striking are crucial. Maybe I'll put up a Part 2. Yeah... titles are tricky! Thanks!

[@Fufutae]

I know a simultaneous blocking and attacking drill that you can put up so it will have better publicity. I just can't find the motivation to get my camera out and film it.

[@lawlearninglab]

Sir Our Thought Matches To Many Extent. You Are My Hero ❤️❤️ May God Gives You Happy Life Too.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! Blessings to you, too! 🙏🏻

[@lawlearninglab]

@@AndoMierzwa HAPPY NEWYEAR SIR ❤️❤️

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@lawlearninglab Happy new year and beyond! 😁👍🏼

[@thewiseaspect]

One of the Best one and factual

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@kemtaedott]

The perfect explanation! Excellent video 👍👍👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

+GM Terry Taylor I'm honored by your comment, sir!

[@myst1cd4g0n]

Thank you sir and great video! It makes perfect sense and gives me a better understanding!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment!

[@Bansheexero]

There are formal blocks in WTF Taekwondo, but during sparring they are not really used. In highschool I would just throw out defense entirely, as only two people I knew could strike properly enough to actually hurt me (my instructor and my buddy Ben), so aside from involuntary reflexive blocks, I would just no sell entire barrages as I advanced on my opponent so I could get close enough to strike and/or grab and bind.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good plan.

[@jakobw135]

This is one time when it's a compliment to say that you're OFFENSIVE! And while on the subject of offensive attacking, how do you respond to a FLURRY OF PUNCHES using your philosophy here? :-)

[@ashleyveerasamy4525]

Thanks so much.Your videos always help me out

[@AndoMierzwa]

That makes me very happy! Thanks for the comment!

[@raoren]

That is really nice video you made there! Thank you for your advice.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Ryucatou I really appreciate the comment! Thank you.

[@Johannrobin]

Nice vid sensei! Hey can you do a video about KMF... Really wondering about it. Thanks. :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's a fine system. And there's a time and place for everything!

[@_asanagi_9382]

thank you ando i learned a lot of you thank you

[@AndoMierzwa]

You’re very welcome, Ardelene! :)

[@rick00770]

Agree, good advice, thanks Sensei.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Richard hartness My pleasure, sir. Thanks for the comment!

[@BlaiseTighe]

That thumbnail reminded me of that scene in Winter Soldier where Cap charged the mini gun with his shield. He was using the same cover tactic while charging.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! I see it. 👍🏼

[@brxno6783]

thanks this will help me next sparring session at my dojo, I got kicked hard in the jaw. Ando ur vids are VERY helpful

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yikes! Glad you’re okay. Hope you’ll bounce back even better!

[@Raiden22YT]

Thanks for the tip

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@Raiden22YT]

@@AndoMierzwa no problem

[@tyrikshakur2386]

He’s explaining ULTRA INSTINCT!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly!

[@HarbingerOfDeath0]

Good advice sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+HarbingerOfDeath0 Thank you for watching!

[@Mantisboxers]

Stop punching kids! Use joint locks, they don't leave marks! 😉 That was good delivery though. Very funny!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Randy Brown Mantis Boxer Sifu! Always honored when you visit! Off to arm bar a child... :)

[@Mantisboxers]

My pleasure. I enjoyed the video.

[@murfbass]

Maybe he's trying to say there should not be such thing as a block without an offensive intent, like setting your self up for a strike. But to say to not work on blocking at all? What I heard him say is just let your body do it naturally. But there really is something to be said for considering the angles at which your arms meet the attack, extended or tight and tucked. Are you trying to further close the gap with the block or open the gap more? How do you block without crossing your center line and making yourself even more vulnerable than you were? Do I grasp and lock the incoming attack or deflect and slip or destroy with force? I can't imagine Ando is advocating to not think at all about defense but rather to consider how it sets up offense.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly right. If you’re only thinking about defense, you’ll eventually get hit. If your defense is linked to your offense, mentally and physically, then you’ll always have a shot. Thanks for having faith in me!🙏🏻

[@maximilianovazquez8433]

Interesting point of view. Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, sir!

[@wibli]

So Mr. Miyagi just wanted someone to wash his cars and improve his house.

[@markmcgoveran4453]

If the other fellow looks to get winded easy, you can let him get tired. If the other guy is way talented keep the arms and elbows tight crowd the guy moving the arms around and hope he hits an elbow. If you can't win focused on him focus on your skills.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the tips!

[@nerdothn892]

Thanks you sir Ando and hi from Germany and good Video btw

[@AndoMierzwa]

+BATMAN 2 Greetings from the USA, sir!

[@nerdothn892]

Ando Mierzwa i Love youre Videos

[@leodaido]

Wise advice Sensei! Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Leo Daidone My pleasure, sir. Thanks for the comment!

[@duetschland2290]

Look to his ears in this second 3:09 Even his ears ready to block punches 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndoMierzwa]

Elephant power! 😁

[@edwardschofield5251]

Helped so much thanks love the videos

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much for the comment!🙏🏻

[@Greenninjadjh]

Good work again.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelpayne2514]

This guy is awesome

[@AndoMierzwa]

Much appreciated, sir!

[@larrycampeau109]

Love your videos!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@RzariRzari]

I can dodge forever. With my long legs, I can always dodge straight to my home

[@AndoMierzwa]

+xSferQx Ha! Keep running! :-)

[@Joelvel]

Agree with this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Joshua Kelly Thanks for the comment, sir!

[@tigerclaw8454]

Can you talk about offences attacks, it takes a relatively a short time to train offensive fighting then defensive fighting?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Once you give yourself permission to go after somebody, instincts kick in. If you can train those instincts, even better!

[@xlstaticpandalx]

The blocks from classical karate are rather similar to bareknuckle boxing parries. If you want to look at defense classic pugilism is probably some of the best to look towards a street fight as it basically was street fighting for money. While blocks certainly aren't essential, you can use them to great effect. I'd say limb destruction of Paul Vunak fame can certainly end a fight without striking. Just look at when Anderson Silva broke his leg or a classic counter to a bareknuckle jab- the reinforced elbow.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'd say you know what you're talking about. Thanks for the comment!

[@pandianseenivasan8508]

Nice tips sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Much appreciated, sir!

[@nicholasabshire8345]

Good advice, I subscribed

[@AndoMierzwa]

Welcome aboard, Nicholas! :)

[@Azami0001]

Somewhat irrelevant question, but what do you think is better vertical or horizontal punching?

[@AndoMierzwa]

The best fist is the one that fits the target!

[@Azami0001]

Wow, thank you again with these fast replies! I've taken every advice to heart and greatly appreciate your help! Thank you!

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, sir!

[@blacksquid9474]

"trust me on that I punch a lot of kids" best quote ever

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁👍🏼

[@ishitabhandare7836]

Sir, could you please give me a few tips on the 1 vs 4/5 fight sequence

[@AndoMierzwa]

You mean fighting off multiple attackers? That’s a big question… I’ll add the topic to my list!

[@officialzyk-zy1il]

Thanks for the tips my guy, it helped me to fight evilness.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Keep fighting! 👊🏼

[@bertodj4814]

u absolutely right master

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, Alberto! :)

[@vijayanandhsaravanan]

super concept

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@FrancisMaxino]

I have found a very effective way to stop an attack consisting of punches and strikes (some people punch so fast that you can't block or 'dodge' in time when in range and in that case you need to know how to move with the blow so that it is less impactive) is to move in close, immobilise, grab or trap the arms of the assailant and use joint manipulation or throwing, it is odd you do not mention this as another alternative to 'dodging' but I guess you're not a Jiu Jitsu or Judo or wrestling sort of guy ?

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'm an everything sort of guy. Do whatever you can!

[@bushgeorg2975]

Please show us more Lessons with a Partner. 😀

[@AndoMierzwa]

I just need to make more friends! :)

[@trungpham4592]

I agree with ando opinion

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Thank you for watching!

[@jo3.g4]

What did you mean by the blocks we learn are actually strikes and attacks?

[@AndoMierzwa]

If your block is an attack, you may not have to block again. 😁

[@ingridbashor9975]

Thanks for this great video. I'll make sure that this advice will be part of me, my subconscious, my reflexes!!! I should warn my friends to never throw again a punch at me like they used to do just to test my reactions ..., they would be testing and tasting my new reactions!!! Kick, break, shatter!

[@AndoMierzwa]

KICK BREAK SHATTER! I believe you have a name for your new website! :)

[@ingridbashor9975]

My new website is still "cooking" and will be more about international "recipes"! My name is not Heisenberg! BTW "KICK, BREAK, SHATTER" comes from a Chuck Norris' video about self-defense for women. Very well done! All the women training behind him have such beautiful long nails. They do all the moves without even BREAKING a nail! Ha, ha, ha!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Look forward to seeing what you cook up! :)

[@ingridbashor9975]

You'll be surprised!