How to Make a GOOD Martial Art

A nerd video about my middle school understanding of science and how I pretentiously grand-stand about it in martial arts. I regret nothing, and I will not apologize.
0:00 What's a Methodology?
2:50 The Current Problem
4:44 Goals
6:48 Combat Sports
13:43 Self Defense
21:23 Comparisons & Conclusion
My Twitter: / armchairviolenc
Thanks to Metrolina Martial Arts for letting me film in their gym! Their channel: / @metrolinamartialarts
(Metrolina MA does not necessarily endorse any views expressed in this video.)

[@hard2hurt]

Dude I knew skipping that PhD would be alright. All I had to do was watch a couple of Armchair Violence videos.

[@DoesntHurtYet]

I've patched up more errors in my boxing in the last 10 videos of his I have watched than the 7 years since I was last fighting professionally. The 6 months of training i'm on to get back to a professional level for a comeback are easily twice as effective now.

[@yikelu]

That part about being a police officer for years and reading thousands of reports made no impact at all either.

[@goncaloalmeida7029]

You would be a good contestant for the Ultimate Self Defense Championship organized by Rokas.

[@fmac6441]

I thought the same, Othink they are more or less from the same "group" of creators, but don't forget that the channel name is Armchair for a reason

[@ArmchairViolence]

I think my "armchair" shtick would make it even more interesting. "Sure, this guy talks about a bunch of theory, but can he actually fight?"

[@fmac6441]

​@@ArmchairViolencefor sure, I just remember you saying something along those lines in Canelo's video.

[@2rustysporks]

Would 1000% watch that. That would be super interesting.

[@SaltLight7]

​@@ArmchairViolence Maybe not participate but be involved somehow. How about a commentator (along with Master Ken and Rob from McDojo) or involved in creating the scenerios.

[@heresjonny666]

'The Venn diagram between academics and martial artists does not have a lot of overlap.' Except in HEMA. LOT of academics in HEMA. Kind of came with the territory in the first generation to be honest. The amount of dudes who run statistical analyses on shit like tournament bouts just for the fun of it is alarmingly common.

[@lastmanstanding5423]

lol... HEMA geeks are cool

[@richardjohnston-bell476]

how does this channel only have 18k subscribers? Its a hidden gem. Love the nerdy, sarcastic, scientific, logical approach; brought with a cheeky smile. Keep up the good work man.

[@mo-s-]

Yeah, it's at 40k now which is more than double that :D

[@jomess7879]

You mentioned that being in street fights doesn't necessarily mean you have a good system. I learned that the hard way. My first karate instructor was one of those people that was always talking about his fights. I largely believe him mainly because he is covered in scars and disabled and has clear trauma responses. The man is a pretty good martial artist despite being disabled, but the self he taught was absolutely awful. He didn't believe in pressure testing and sparring cause "it builds bad habits". Questions were bad. 186 individual self defense techniques that were always done if compliant partners and rarely had anything to do with each other and even if they worked, they would land you in prison because of the damage it would cause. You can't just break someone's neck for grabbing you shirt. And also, if you're getting into a lot of fights, you are terrible at self defense

[@gunnarneumann8321]

1. Define good martial artist 2. Just because he was disabled and covered in scars doesn't mean he sustained any of those injuries in a fight

[@williamkrevey1098]

BUT you could turn that into a positive. My old kempo instructor used to say.... ( pause for dramatic effect) you will learn 136 techniques to get to blackbelt. After that pick the ones that work for you. If you make it a journey and not a race then you can give all those techniques a fair chance and choose from your own experience. Also, like building a bow, one does not yank back on it the first time or it will break but gradually flexes it. Most of those techniques need to practiced first with a compliant partner and mastered before attempting on an uncooperative individual. That all being said, none of that really works for me outside the dojo. Unless I rely on striking or wrestling ae: choke outs. Such was my sad experience as a bouncer. However I have choosen to bring this back to the dojo to refine my techniques. ( I emphasize striking much more ) Probably why I watch these an reply to comments, so cheers! Well said.

[@jmmf1215]

When I go to train at other gyms, coaches usually teach whatever they just feel like teaching that day. What my coach does in our gym is that he would have us roll and then address the real time problems that we encounter during those rounds and then have us drill the solutions he provided us. Basically what we do is solve our current problems instead of just blindly studying techniques or positions that we don't even encounter in our training sessions.

[@fuuuckyoutube7097]

Good coach

[@doctorkiro]

Bro gives top-tier information always. Really an example of Quality > Quantity

[@kermit1211]

if martial arts has a course, Armchair would be a really good professor

[@ArmchairViolence]

I would be that one professor that usually teaches grad students, but also teaches one required undergrad class. And I'm so use to dealing with grad students in the PhD program that I accidentally make my class way too hard and go on long technical rambles whenever anyone asks a question. 🤣

[@jdvillav]

​@@ArmchairViolenceare you doing a PhD? In wich subject?

[@ArmchairViolence]

@@jdvillav Lol nope. My BA wasn't even a good investment!

[@korpzmarcelfranca6825]

His name is john

[@brycekeeney4995]

When it comes to methodology I think you should look into a book called " The Talent Code" it explains how small un heard of towns and cities around the world churn out the elite practitioners or most world champions in the respective sports or activities they coach or train.

[@kacklerot]

That's because it's boring in a small unheard of town so nothing to do but always practice. It's easy to sink your whole life into something in a tiny town. 😁

[@jc-kj8yc]

Qualitative analysis of real life altercations would be a nightmare! You'd need to codify and categorize everything your interview partners/the reports say and cluster it accordingly. Just to find out how significant a straight punch is, there are these (and way more) possible categories: straight punch with the right, straight punch with the left, straight punch thrown first, straight punch as a reaction, straight punch from a distance, straight punch while grabbed, straight punch landed, straight punch missed, single straight punch, multiple straight punches, straight punch that led to hand injury, straight punch that knocked out the opponent, straight punch as part of a combination etc. And these are just tge categoies I just came up with. Whilst clustering the texts, you'd find a ton more. And this is just for one technique. Doing the actual science for effective martial arts techniques would take years and a ton of money. If someone was willing to finance a phd in this, tgat would be amazing! Death by a thousand categories - a qualitative study on the effectiveness of empty hand strikes in self defense altercations

[@JohnLoogleman]

People have done this, but not nearly to the extent you propose.

[@thothtahuti5509]

Great to see another video, I ❤ your content! it is a brilliant balance of the mental/philosophical and the practical/physical :)

[@allentan2568]

Excellent video again! Always love your approach to Martial arts: Needs to be understood more.

[@michalwright6979]

That was a great video!!! Appreciate the info, and dedication to putting science into the arts

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

Nice to see you again Mr. Violence. Another excellent presentation. I think your great talent and contribution is the ability to clearly put these topics in perspective. Thank you.

[@kodypaynter9111]

Glad to see you back! Some of the best martial arts content on KZbin!!

[@watermelonprom7197]

You are the Sheldon Cooper of Martial Arts

[@Astormy7]

Missed you buddy, a new video to enjoy

[@StealthScouts]

About time you dropped another video AV! Keep it up

[@Bombsuitsandkilts]

I started going to MMA classes while my son does his Judo classes and I'm just terrified to hurt someone, I am a 300lb strongman and while I don't have anyprobkem throwing down if it came to protecting my family there is nothing scarier than accidentally landing on one of these teens and cracking their rib or worse. I was thinking about how that would help shape a methodology for myself and I think it would be highly focused on being in control and drilling moves extensively before trying them in sparring, aiming for the highest quality of movement and technique.

[@gladiumcaeli]

Sweep the leg johnny 😂, leg sweeps are in my opinion the safest way to take someone down.

[@acronnody8115]

Thank you for making this kind of video ❤

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

The point you mentioned about Dataset Bias is spot on- and needs to hammered home a lot

[@ArmchairViolence]

Looking out for bias in your data is important, but I would be happy if the average martial artist used any data at ALL!

[@dominikdalek]

New Batman t-shirt. Good, that old one was barely holding up.

[@timothycheok7324]

This was an awesome video. Thank you !

[@jamesdenapoli7543]

Wow!!😶Excellently Presented and explained👏👏👏This is the most technically proficient presentation of the sciences of both unpredictable ("self defense") situations, and controlled/ consensual (combat sports) interactions I've ever heard!!👏Well done Sir!👏and THANK YOU!!

[@piotrnowak7730]

Just when I was losing what little faith I had in today's youth, your new video came out and like a ray of sunshine it lit up the darkness enveloping my oppressed soul.

[@ArmchairViolence]

"today's youth" I've already left my physical prime. I wish I was as young as everyone thinks I am!

[@piotrnowak7730]

@@ArmchairViolence You will always be a youth to me, even though you act more mature than some of the adults I know both in real life and online, I hope your channel will grow quickly and other young people will start to learn from you to think for themselves and not take what the older and more "experienced" say for granted.

[@buttercups616d]

​@@ArmchairViolenceage?

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

This is one of the best MA channels I've come across.

[@christophervelez1561]

Thank god! I was just thinking KZbin was hiding your videos!

[@institches2750]

Lol, the DESCRIPTION though. You have a lot more self-awareness than people give you credit for.

[@malkomalkavian]

Thanks for sending me to read that, very funny :)

[@uberdonkey9721]

I eat up your vids man. You're intelligent, honest and have this realistic insight. Best MA channel on KZbin.

[@Cavouku]

On your recommendation I watched some Defensive BJJ. I like the general setup: seems like the idea is, starting from one of the four primary positions (Hawking, Panda, Turtle, Running Man), defend/escape submission attempts with the goal of getting to the "Scramble", which I think is a legitimate goal in a defensive scenario. Like the inverse of the Danaher system using fundamental defenses and systematic offenses. Potentially complimentary to it. I'd need to run a lot more tests to be certain 🤓

[@AbdullahDamluji]

Wow Priit is in the screenshot! Let’s see how this goes 😃

[@roarblast7332]

One of the best boxing coaches I know was an experimental chemist.

[@gmeister3022]

This video is spot on. While the provided examples are good in and of themselves, there are countless excellent examples littered all throughout history: Miyamoto Musahi's Book of Five Rings notably comes to mind.

[@BeepBoop2221]

The book of five rings is actually a bad example. Its a book he created for people who could already fight with a sword and lists how he breaks those rules.

[@gmeister3022]

@@BeepBoop2221 I mean, me and all of the people I personally know who read this book arrived at an entirely different conclusion. What led you to draw this conclusion?

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

Priit is such a great and imo very underrated teacher. Love his stuff.

[@u45.-]

Loving the batman shirts bud, great vid.

[@gmeister3022]

Seeing Active Self Protection in this video is a pleasant surprise. Bigups

[@jujiwastaken]

The legend returns

[@snatchX626]

great video. your channel is a good example of quality over quantity

[@combatlearning]

All I talk about on my show is methodology. Martial artists HATE talking about methodology and almost exclusively want to talk about techniques and syllabi. Glad someone else is helping shift the Overton window.

[@martialgeeks]

That Batfleck logo is 🔥

[@u45.-]

Honestly jujutsu has evolved so much especially in America idk how anyone can still call it bjj anymore

[@scvnthorpe__]

Im at a rough point in my martial arts journey especially when it comes to grappling. And tbh I think I need to figure out how to teach myself best and what works with my build and how I think/learn. So I appreciate a look at methodology and Id like to see more about pedagogy specifically (not just what works, but what learning works)

[@mirzunayedali1724]

deep breath this will be a dump First of all i cannot tell you how goddamn excited i am to see you upload this kind of content. I had one of those moments where I had a really cool concept in my head, and i proceeded to develop it further. at that point it was just a silly theory, it was fun to think about. But then i watched a video on game theory, and the way it restrained turn by turn games into predictable winnable outcomes correlated to what i thought of football (not the stupid kind americans play, sorry, but that one is just bad, i regret nothing). Only problem is people kept saying how i can't really make such predictable scenarios in an everchanging high variable contact game like football, but i thought to hell with them. This was some good amount of time ago. I started experimenting, i was the test subject, and i experimented in matches. it was good, i got clear unbiased feedback to see where i was going wrong. the reason im so excited was that this silly theory of mine, which seemed so far fetched back then, is so similar to what you' were describing yourself in here. And i was so proud that i actually thought of this by myself, and while i definitely didn't invent this way of thinking, im still happy that i actually was brave enough to come here in the first place. most people in the comments probably won't get the huge goldmine you just uncovered here. this if implemented properly gets you a consistent method of winning, that's bloody incredible. most won't utilise this far enough, it just has so much potential. As to what i've been doing, this is a small over view for all my fellow footballers. This is for a center mid, they have the most influence in a game as they are involved in most affairs. The most important skill here is the art of scanning, you won't be able to do jack crap without scanning properly, it's the one sklil separating you and all the other stupid ass people you play with. Being two footed helps, and the only moves you'll need is body feints and croqueta. Basically the earliest model is this you just follow these like a robot: You scan for two attackers of your own team (most of the time wingers), any more than two is usually too mu information if you're a beginner. if you receive ball middle of the field, you cut outside (unless better pass exists) if you receive ball in the sides of the field, you cut inside (unless better pass exists) Two goals of this model - you either dribble forward enough for a shot or you dribble for a better angle to pass to the two attackers you scanned from before This the simplest and most flawed version of my model, but in the earlier days that actually worked pretty sweet scanning specifically for two of your preferred attackers cuts out the unnecessary information. You don't always need to scan for opponents as if you're decent at dribble you automatically are able to avoid them with feints (this may not be the case for you) same as always cutting inside or outside depending on ur receiving position at the field, it reduces decision making time and in this game of inches and seconds that's a lot. you're faster, quicker, and smarter. This is a flawed model, and in present state of the system i use, I actually hardly follow these rules anymore, for example now im experienced enough to take in the whole field at a time, not just two attackers. Plus always cutting inside or outside depending on initial position never really stuck to me, i do another thing, which is to pass around the defence until i scan a good lane through which i can make a very dangerous dribble. These lanes are almost ALWAYS diagonal to opposite side of field. Another problem previous model had was what to do if your attacker guarded, in this case i just make the dribble towards the guy guarding he always leaves his man free to tackle me in which case i make a good pass. point is i have a better model right now that works better FOR ME, as a CENTER MID. This model will evolve even more as i grow. You can use similar idealogies for winger or defender position, which i have not at this moment. I haven't revealed everything here, some should be kept secret, but to all those footballers who have been struggling to perform this could be the stepping stone for you to rise above others im telling you hardly anyone thinks like this. you implement this, you're a god. Problem is a lot of experience and composure is needed, but that will come with time.

[@StrawHat83]

I love Tank Abbot. Please make videos roasting UFC fan favorites from the early days. It's going to be good.

[@christophervelez1561]

This is my 3rd time watching this video. I absolutely love it. When watching this I had a couple questions. What are your thoughts on combat sport coaches looking to emphasize a specific attribute like conditioning over an overall system? The second question is with these systems, specifically I think of the myriad of systems Danaher has, how many connections from one system to the next will result in a loss of a system? Hopefully my second question makes sense. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@ArmchairViolence]

Conditioning is generally great, so that's not necessarily a bad thing to focus on. However, conditioning and a systematized game are not mutually exclusive. Are you asking how many connections two systems have to have before they practically become one large system?

[@christophervelez1561]

@@ArmchairViolence I just rewatched the first video about systems and you talked about the drawbacks. Saying how 10p became too bloated. I guess the number of systems is the issue. You talked about how Danaher has auxiliary systems but they’re successful. How much is too much?

[@ArmchairViolence]

@@christophervelez1561 It's more about whether they practice something in addition to the systems. 10th Planet is almost 100% systematized, which means there's not as much creativity in the learning process. Danaher teaches defense based on attributes instead of systems, allowing his students to creatively problem solve when addressing defense.

[@christophervelez1561]

@@ArmchairViolence awesome man! I’m starting my first BJJ school and learn so much conceptually from your videos. I can’t wait til your next video but the wait is always worth the content!

[@BigBoyBlue]

Preface: I'm an idiot. If I was to try to make a Judo methodology for street defense, with the goal to just end a conflict quickly and safely so everybody gets home. Am I understanding correctly that I would not watch competitive Judo and try to find online KZbin videos of grappling in the street? Like with a focus on finding the most common grabs?

[@ArmchairViolence]

I think you should start by deciding whether you want a way to "defend yourself in the street" OR "use Judo in the street." What if you do research and come to the conclusion that striking is actually the best way to stay safe? Are you going to leave Judo out of that system? Or do you only care about basing it around Judo?

[@prosdad6438]

I think drill down more and really define what your end state is first. Never been in a street fight myself, thankfully, but my understanding is that pain compliance is unreliable. To many people on drugs or just deep in the fight response that they keep going past the point of reason. Both sides getting home unhurt is possible but I would plan for the worst. So 5 high probability end states. 1.Maintain a control position until law enforcement arrives. 2."Mobility kill" breaking a limb and making the opponent physically incapable of further aggression. 3.The knockout, causing enough concussive force to cause a loss of consciousness. 4.The choke out, cutting blood and oxygen to the brain to cause loss of consciousness. 5.Using a weapon to cause bleeding and trauma sufficient to cause loss of consciousness. So then look in your Judo toolbox and hypothesize what techniques contribute to those high percentage endstates. Then research if they have actually been used effectively. Modify hypothesis accordingly. Test in sparring with protection if possible. Consult a lawyer as to how using those techniques would impact your legal defense when the incident is investigated.

[@ArmchairViolence]

Yeah, I think both of us agree that you first need to hammer down exactly what you are trying to achieve and what you want your end state to be. Just be careful about biasing everything towards Judo. You can do that, but then you can't sell it as the best self defense you could come up with. You'll have to sell it as the best JUDO BASED self defense you could come up with.

[@cafecybernz]

​@@prosdad6438 - I love your comment as the answer to my question at the end of AmrchairViolence's excellent video: "Great. Now, what's next?" If the main goal of self defense is 'to remain alive and safe while facing a violent encounter', the 5 end states that you've listed are spot on. So thank you for that. If I may, here is an extra one: 0. 'Win' the fight by NOT fighting As @kacklerot mentioned in another comment, possible tactics to achieve this end state are: be nice (a.k.a. have lots of friends rallying around you), scare your opponent by beating up your own truck (!), yell loudly to attract the attention of potential witnesses, etc. Interestingly, none of these moves are martial art related, relying more on 'social science' (BTW, being aware of your surroundings at all times, conflict avoidance, and dispute de-escalation are skills that are sadly not often taught, but that is another story.) This is complicated by the fact that you might have to quickly decide during the fight to change the end state you want to achieve, due to the very dynamic situation (misreading your opponent's abilities at the start, extra opponents arriving, etc.). As for a complete toolbox of techniques, it will probably end up being a mix of moves coming from various disciplines, including psychology. Good luck, however, trying to find someone willing and able to teach those outside of a narrow specific martial art (no offense to Judo), a complexity well highlighted in the video. Hopefully @ArmchaireViolence will decide to help with researching and teaching this new 'system' 😊

[@blockmasterscott]

I've always believed that self defense is a legal term used in court. In regards of you talking about science, you reminded me of a movie called "Weird Science". Kelly LeBrock baby! Woot! 👍

[@jovil666]

Hey. I love your videos. Thanks for the great work. I wanted to ask a question. Hope you can help. Can this same method be used for striking combat sports

[@ArmchairViolence]

Absolutely. I tend to use bjj examples mainly because I'm just more knowledgeable about it, and it's easier for me to think of good examples lol

[@jovil666]

@@ArmchairViolence Thanks alot. I will try to use the method on boxing... Though I know it will be harder than bjj because it's alot more unpredictable, I think I can do a descent job. Thanks once again

[@christopherspohn8071]

Have to agree on this approach your using on this video. I studied bushidokan, not that it's not bushido just Jim Harrison seemed to focus on what style the student could get to fit them.

[@dobo9150]

If you want some more ideas of how to make your methodologies testable, I highly recommend looking up Cem Kaner on KZbin. He has a bunch of videos on software testing methodology that I was screening back when I was a software tester trying to help QA be taken more seriously, back when I had that kind of job.

[@ilustradorel-javi5566]

I feel that as a Martial Artist focused in unarmed self-defence with a ton of mental issues, I am building a martial art for my own self. And even though it is not a system that I wish to profit from, I feel that data analysis is crucial in the decition of what martial art, available to me in my area, is worth the most investment wise in the process of preassure test the techniques that I am concidering to incorporate.

[@JohnLoogleman]

So does that mean you are taking your mental health into consideration in terms of your propensity to escalate problems ie. Lack of impulse control, or you are concerned about the after affects of violence or conflict? I'd love to know as I'm interested to hear you mention it as a factor. 🙏 .

[@BeholdShiny]

OMFG thank you, finally a video that can help me look like I know what I'm doing when I write about fantasy demons fighting each other

[@Narguhl]

I missed you so hard!

[@robingaming1341]

wow he's alive

[@ethankaryadi37]

Would you consider the CIPAS Model from an earlier video as a methodology?

[@ArmchairViolence]

It's not really a methodology because it's not a way to test things or uncover truth. It's more of a guideline for creating a specific strategy. A methodology would be used in the creation of a system and the CIPAS model would be used to help plan for a specific fight.

[@malkomalkavian]

It's a good thing that social science creates credible and well tested hypotheses, and doesn't often create 'data' which is worse than anecdote.

[@malkomalkavian]

Wow, I sound like a bitter bitch, sorry about that. Good vid, thanks :)

[@ArmchairViolence]

Despite the numerous replication problems in the social sciences, it's still better than what martial arts has been doing.

[@StreetSmartUKSelfDefense]

to be a good or great Martial Art 1 Effectiveness for Actual Self Defense 2 Fitness and Conditioning 3 great for MMA 4 Discipline and Motivation to look after your health and body 5 Pressure tested sparring

[@kacklerot]

My methodology must be great. I've avoided many fights but the ones I got in I either humiliated them or sent them to the hospital without a scratch on me. I've always pressure tested and I don't really listen to any one thing. I just take what I think will work for me. I keep my goals in mind. Staying safe. The best self defense I know of is just being nice. Charisma is where it's at. No one wants to even fight you if they like you and you may have others come to your defense if you are such a likable person. When charisma fails being intimidating is a good one. People don't want to attack or rob you if you look like you can hurt people easily. When all else fails then be that scary person who can actually hurt people very easily. Which can be easy because people in intense situations can be unpredictable but they can also be pretty lacking in common sense. If you stay real calm you can probably find a decent answer for whatever they're doing. I scared 5 guys away by first beating up my truck. Seeing the damage I can do to my truck without being bothered by pain intimidated them so they went to their car to get a gun so I yelled loud so everyone at the gas station would see me and draw attention to them. I took the gamble of now they shoot they can all be identified by witness'. They fled the scene. 5 guys and I controlled them all. Not with martial arts but with psychology and situational awareness. I popped the dents out of my truck later on. It's all good. 😁

[@SwordAndWaistcoat]

So how would a methodology take into account a shifting meta within a given combat sport? Or street fighting for that matter since what things the average person is going do is going to evolve over time depending on what kinds of fighting is popular in media.

[@ArmchairViolence]

It just means that you need to keep gathering data and revising your hypothesis forever. You'll never have the "right answer," but you CAN do enough work to make sure that you are one of the people responsible for pushing the meta forward.

[@dinninfreeman2014]

What do you think of the Art of War as a system for developing winning strategies?

[@ArmchairViolence]

The Art of War is just a series of guidelines. It's a very good book, but the advice isn't systematized in any way.

[@BeepBoop2221]

Are you a Chinese aristocrat whos just been appointed as a general In 5th-century China and have no idea what you are doing? Then yes it will help you with tips like don't camp on a mountain top without water or to provoke an aggressive general so he attacks before he is ready. Anything else? No. It's a book of tips rather than a system of war.

[@braffl]

where outro?

[@Teddyjrs1]

If mma competitions are the best to test an art and actual fighting keeps the art effective. But only as effective as the ruleset of the competitions. Then would you consider making a video on the pros and cons of different types of mma? UFC, Sanda, Kudo, etc.. (Need more vids to watch while training my stubby arms long guard)

[@ArmchairViolence]

Alright, that's not a bad suggestion! Although I might be inclined to make a more general video on how rule sets shape the martial arts that use them.

[@doaimanariroll5121]

The ngannu methodology: to win all fights gently swat at the opponent while on one foot stepping backwards.

[@shirtlessviking9225]

probably unrelated... But do you know Glima (Combat Glima or Loose Grip Glima, not the belt shit) and wdyt?

[@benjaminhorowitz9927]

A channel that does interesting data analysis regarding bjj that you should check out is "less impressed more involved"

[@lewisb85]

I actually agree with you on the self defence system point because unless your name is Paul Cale (the aussie commando who choked out a Taliban leader) or Tim Kennedy all you have is your claim, I actually recently became interested in nippon kempo alongside BJJ because as well as being like the Japanese version of Krav maga, they do full contact sparring all the way down the line. I will say some combat Jujitsu schools that make you spar to grade are more reliable as well.

[@GenuineArticle71]

Sincere question: When will you make a comprehensive course to purchase? Instead of wasting time seeing what's wrong with certain techniques or styles I'd rather see & hear about the cream-of-the-crop training techniques and methods that offer higher success rates; in addition to recommended things to focus *on*; all compiled in one spot. i would definitely pay top dollar for that.

[@ArmchairViolence]

I probably won't make a paid course. I'll probably just upload it to this channel. How to do specific tactics is a topic that other people are better at than me. But I do weigh in on it occasionally, like with my recent wall wrestling video.

[@redshurikenrlsh1951]

Bro's been gone so long you can barely see the Batman on his shirt.

[@giantslayer7835]

Dude you had me worried. Is everything okay.😢

[@ArmchairViolence]

I got busy at work, and I'm bad at making videos. I wish it actually was something tragic, because that would give me a way better excuse lol

[@giantslayer7835]

@@ArmchairViolence your video on long guard has helped me a lot. Thanks a lot

[@anon2034]

5:51 when people say "win fights" I assume they mean "Vale Tudo", "King of the Streets" or beating up strangers in an ego driven "situation". The last is called assaut and battery and is an offence... and me teaching you how to do it makes me an accomplice. I refuse to do that.

[@liquidketamine8562]

0:50 bro why'd you have to make it so zesty?

[@Reflectionmaterial]

Priit's defensive BJJ has almost no applications for competitions. You are going to lose on points and advantages while you avoid getting submitted. Collecting date on matches in combat sports seems way more proficient than that niche work that Priit did.

[@torstenscott7571]

I love this, and I can relate to promotion via anecdotal evidence because one time at a bar, my sentient bottle of Jack Daniels convinced me that I could fight all the bikers there simultaneously. Therefore, Jack Daniels is kryptonite to bikers.

[@BeepBoop2221]

Are you telling me Andy Norman telling street fight stories that both most likely didn't happen he also stole from Justo isnt a viable methodology for creating a fighting system? (I just remembered he woukd tell people he trained a gold medal judo champion, ergo his "system" works) xD

[@christopheralexander195]

Data, violence, and academic rigor? Don't threaten me with a good time!

[@edwardanderson1053]

However overwhelming anecdotal evidence leads to adjustment in methodology and data collection in any study, if it is to remain relevant.

[@hanksimon1023]

I think one way of categorizing Martial Arts is 1. Exercise, 2.Sparring, and 3. Self Defense. People think of Tai Chi as being an example of an Exercise martial art, but all arts have an exercise component, such as shadow boxing, bag work, katas, and so on, that may help speed, wind, and timing, improving physical fitness and balance. In Sparring, there are rules, and conflicts can range from very soft to heavy competition ... within agreed upon rules. Rolling in BJJ, or even in wrestling is at one end of the spectrum, and MMA or the Boxing ring is the other end of the spectrum, when injury is possible but the rules minimize it. Self defense has no rules. Judo, Shuai Jiao, Karate, even Boxing [duck& weave] can help with timing and awareness to reduce attack/injury, but they also have ability to inflict serious injury. Despite some of the ridiculous videos, even Tai Chi has an explosive, self-defense component that can result in hospitalization or worse for an attacker. Today, most practitioners of these Martial Arts rarely go the extra mile required to learn the deadly side of these martial arts, but by definition, martial arts had origins in self defense against armed or stronger opponents.

[@TM63369]

"Martial science?" I haven't heard that since Bloodsport.😅

[@tomnaughadie]

5:12 That's a Marital Art.

[@psychopathmedia]

Eating chips is my preferred methodology for everything

[@Janisurai]

I love defensive bjj

[@Maodifi]

Not to nitpick, but I'd just clarify that Danaher is PhD level but did not in fact complete the PhD.

[@gentlemandemon]

Mihkelson and Danaher defending the reputation of humanities education lol

[@i8youX]

Mooooooore

[@gw1357]

U of North Carolina social sciences represent.

[@Lynxtpm]

Ok, my goal is to defend myself or others, getting the assaulting part face down on the ground or facing a wall. If that doesnt work they have to get KOed. All this while standing up or spending the least time possible on the ground. The idea is not killing anyone and they must not end up too long in the emergency room. 😅 Tasers, knives, guns or any type of weapon are not allowed. Just your body. Advice is accepted. Very interesting video.

[@mikeorick6898]

Well, looks like we got ourselves a reader...

[@Dautar748]

idk, mma style of fighting that excludes harmful elements in context of mma matches is kinda its own martial art that has no real flaws 🤔

[@sanic0718]

I hereby title this philosophy as Martial Scientism!! Any other suggestions?

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[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

*Rule Number ONE! Have Punch and Pie! More people will Join Your Dojo if you have Punch and Pie!

[@davehumpleby3440]

Man, do I need a methodology on winning an argument with my wife. She annihilates me EVERY time.

[@muhammadibnmusaal-chorezmi7240]

try a wooden stick

[@Reflectionmaterial]

Disagree on this one. You take Danaher as an example. His athletes compete in what is basically a brand new sport that used to be ruled by gi competitors who trained nogi part time. Olympic wrestlers and Judo players are way more numerous and have tons of countries and coaches with generations of experience dedicating their lives to those sports. And the coaches who looked at it have training in all kinds of methodologies etc. The depth and creativity there is way deeper than in nogi jiujitsu where Gordon Ryan's biggest rival was a 40 yo Galvao who was on the PEDS.

[@jedijudoka]

Win an argument with your spouse? Is such a power truly attainable???

[@juhel5531]

There really needs to be more methodologies that properly simulate the most important stage of an assault, the probing. People won't just assault you. They will probe verbally. They will invade your personal space and try to dull your reaction with light touches before actually attacking. Some will initiate an honor duel but once the proverbial feces hits the fan, these people will never follow the honor duel code and will start asking for help from friends or grab weapons. Real life fighting looks totally different than combat sports and most importantly, just because something is reasonable doesn't mean you can do it. If a guy pokes you and invades your personal space, it would be reasonable to sock them since that is a clear attempt to dull your reactions to the proper ambush attack they're setting up but the law does not acknowledge this so you are feces out of luck.

[@deadronin47]

complicate fighting don’t work for me , so keeping basic works for me

[@pangopod2969]

:)

[@wildweasel6898]

No need for a system. Just learn to channel your Chi into a devastating immobilizing energy attack. Its so much easier than using diet, training and exercise to get better.

[@JehuMartin]

Master Ken has already “Master”ed this. AMERIDOTE is perfect. 😂

[@patricknoonan3610]

So, ben Affleck is your batman?

[@ArmchairViolence]

Kevin Conroy is my Batman

[@8HaveSeen8]

​@@ArmchairViolencesir is pencak silat is effective in self defense?

[@ArmchairViolence]

@@8HaveSeen8 Probably not. I haven't seen a ton of silat, but everything I have seen looks awful.

[@nathankurtz5960]

I see my man has been learning about the Ecological Approach 😏