How to See Punch BEFORE it Comes | SIGNS OF ATTACK

How to see a punch before it comes is part of developing your ability to defend yourself in a fight ( • READ Punches INSTANTLY... ). We discuss everything you need to know to understand the signs of attack in self defence. How can you see punches coming in a street fight? Here are some simple tips that will help you instantly read a punch for self defence.
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How can you see punches coming in a fight? Here is the best way to train to see punches without flinching. This tip will help you instantly read a punch for self defence.
The fear of taking a punch cripples even the best of us. It’s ESPECIALLY a common problem among beginners learning how to fight and defend themselves. I mean… how do you expect someone to fight well if he’s afraid of getting punched? It’s near impossible right? Fortunately, there IS a solution and ANYBODY can overcome this fear….
Before we start you have to understand the possible causes of the fear of taking a punch in a fight.
There are 3 simple factors. The first is being hit actually hurts (it’s a pain response), the second is you can’t see the punches (it’s the fear of the unknown), third, you’re not mental prepared for being punched (this is the emotional response).
In short, the expectation of pain combined with the fear of the unknown and lack of will lead to an increased fear of getting punched in a fight.
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[@benjaminshealey7451]

The eyes maybe the windows to the soul but the hands are the windows of the intent!

[@davewade2041]

Don't forget the shoulders.

[@benjaminshealey7451]

@@davewade2041 True.

[@ibonitlog]

thanks John,,haha

[@Stephan5916]

Well said.

[@frenzvslaikmars8633]

shoulders is better man..you wont see a hand coming by beneath without sight on shoulders

[@louisbeaty8879]

I learned a lot watching you videos, I try to stay up on it, I'm 51 and there's a lot of young guys around, you never know when one starts feeling his oats. Thanks.

[@fightscience]

Ha ha... An old dog never looses his bite. I know exactly where you are coming from my friend.

[@jac9963]

Carrying a shillelagh walking stick is a good option....There are some excellent schools for learning to use them well, but they don't take much creativity to discover how useful one can be.... You can discover and train your own methods therewith, both defencively and offencively, (alongside your empty hands training)), and, once have an idea of martial principles, and the effectiveness thereof cannot be overstated. The same goes for the Kubotan Keychain, and other similar devices. Basic everyday and household objects are also useful to look into and train the effectiveness thereof, and can easily be carried and made easily accessible as one grows older. The simple biro, especially certain brands and types, cannot possibly be overstated, also...

[@whoojeewrexhan1271]

@@fightscience the wanderin eyes is dead right, specially if there's no distraction, i heard you taught Wing Chun in London, any reason you don't block hooks with tan sao..? Watch "Ip Man Wing Chun - Grandmaster Samuel Kwok Exclusive Interview" on You Tube kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXmXm6GoarGerNU

[@marinongpinoy884]

it is better to be ready at all times than being sorry when it comes least expected. I am 42 myself and I still practice. a few wrist locks, arm locks, coupled with boxing skills, good footwork, a few kali skills, should do the trick.

[@THLLS-ej2tq]

I found that as you get older, distance becomes an ally. The younger fighter is going to have more speed, strength and stamina. So, what other options do you have in your favor? One strike options is always going to be most favorable. Learning and remembering several key strike points and zones would be a big help here. Secondly, maintaining mobility to limit the likelihood of receiving impacts from well aimed attacks is probably your next best option. Intended to give you just enough time to extract yourself from immanent harm. Other than those rules, if I id a trouble situation or an assailant heading my way. I go off in the opposite direction. Again,distance is my ally. It's not about whether you're being unmanly. With so many nutters out there, it's about surviving.

[@hawsantiago3697]

"Who spins to kick in a street fight?" All of the characters in Street Fighter. Thats who. :D

[@johnnyrichards330]

I will if the liver is open but then again I have been a martial arts enthusiast since I was a child

[@mine2come]

Olusanya

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Adesanya

[@Musashi1324]

Haduken

[@duggydugg3937]

Haw Santiago Chuck Norris

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Kissing on the mouth most often makes them back up a little, but be aware they'll be longing for a rapid reunion

[@Grunt49]

Lol

[@MiguelMedV]

I had to read the comment twice because I couldn't believe what my eyes were showing me, I thought it said *"Kicking* on the mouth" the first time I read it X'D...

[@daviemorrison1110]

Be present in the moment.

[@fightscience]

Absolutely.

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

Thats a great last name

[@AbeNomiks]

I will try this when my wife attacks me again

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂

[@ZakirKhan-fo7nq]

Lol you bitch

[@CarlHudson]

Your wife was watching this video I seen her now she's going to counter you

[@Niels-yo7rp]

Carl Hudson damn carl fuck no chill 😂

[@MG-uu5kk]

@Eazy Q.E. When you can dodge or block 100% of your ladies attacks, you are ready for a 1v2 streetfight and not die.

[@piotrd.4850]

"Who spins to kick in a street fight?" - I know a guy who actually got off. Bullies were I don't know, first grade of high school and he was about 2 years younger. In act of desperation, almost cornered, he spin kicked the leader, knocking him down. Rest off the guys TOOK notice. Rare, but still happens. If you look closely, most of typical bullies, not gangsters, have very similar group composition. There's withdrawn, cold an strong one, there's a 'nice' guy, there's small, unimposing loudmouth, there's a leader and possibly one other. Knock down either leader or 'muscle' and group usually switches to peace mode.

[@jakekelly4239]

Yeah ive done it. I think its a good one for a foght cuz it creates distance and moves your head back a bit. And theres a lot of weight and momentum behind it, it can pierce to the body quite easily if you do the kick right obviously

[@mattdowds8505]

A guy threw a shopping trolley at me once, I knocked it away with a spinning back kick & it stopped the fight straight away, he was obviously surprised, but so was I, it could have gone so wrong, but I got lucky & hit the side instead of my foot going into it & getting caught up. I was probably almost as surprised & impressed as he was.

[@harveypratt995]

Not always but, when you’re outnumbered they’re usually the type that never want to go one on one. That often times means each of them is expecting their buddy standing with them to make the first move on the intended victim. This allows them to be sure not to take any damage and jump in without any risk of injury. If you have no way to escape or talk them down and you assess that none of them wants to be the first to strike use it to your advantage. You can definitely get a shot at the first guy and most likely the second. When you do that make them shots to do serious damage. Nothing but incapacitating strikes.

[@Nofatigue2727]

Umm are you in your late 40s I think that was my dad he told me the entire story bruh wtf

[@JudahTribe-lt3ur]

This teacher is brilliant

[@donearl1]

I agree with your eye contact from a defensive standpoint, although I have fought many that telegraph with eyes, but have found it effective from an offensive standpoint. Then again this is from the standpoint of tournament fighting. I have been lucky enough to de escalate from street fights for the last 30 years or so. Appreciate your channel, big fan

[@nirajvyas474]

We love ur smile ☺

[@fightscience]

Thank you. 😁

[@jac9963]

Shifting weight onto a particular leg is one of the biggest indicators, particularly when someone is going to kick. A trained boxer may be very hard to read, particularly if they have street experience also...( They will have the shot already loaded, in their initial stance....) But most lads will give it away with the shoulders...

[@channi58]

Training in judo and boxing will give you the natural indicators preluding an attack. Weight shift, hand leg movement whatever etc. One often underlooked area is footwork!

[@kedharisivashankar9905]

Great practical advice! Thanks, bro!

[@peterjensen879]

I've watched a bunch of your videos and it's amazing how fast you are.

[@mikeyt5933]

Thank you so much for this and all your videos! As a martial arts practitioner, along with our forms, conditioning, training etc... it is so important to know when to utilise all of it. We cannot use a block if we dont read a strike coming. Absolutley brilliant videos. Once again... thank you 🙏

[@jamtmann]

Excellent information, thank you 👍

[@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb]

Good instruction and demonstration!

[@getoffmylawn8986]

The most worthwhile videos I've ever subbed to. These are worth their weight in gold! I'm 65, many, many fights under my belt. These videos are spot on.

[@MiguelMedV]

Your account's name checks out 👌🏼XD...

[@bishophollywood3309]

This is a great informational video. Keep up the great work

[@fightscience]

Thank you for watching.

[@vanillagator]

33 years wing chun / street fighting and this is the only guy that i would walk away from if he wanted to 'dance.' Street simple. No mercy. Keep up the great work in schooling people in the art of self defense.

[@edwardledesma2283]

Great video with excellent points

[@steventhorson4487]

Very informative, thank you!!

[@jedmcdonald4695]

Such a great point. Look at the chest. You see stuff coming and I think it's actually really intimidating.

[@costazurra]

Very good point

[@ranjithn1177]

Thank you, I asked this question Many person's but I didn't get proper answer now I get answer watching this video. Again thank you

[@glenphillips1906]

this reminds me of peripheral attack focused intent thanks for the video! I enjoy most of them

[@stewartsivarajah2352]

Really good stuff coming from this man who seems to teach traditional systems with today’s approach, great practical advice sir 👍🙏

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Great videos. Great tutoring skills.

[@owenbutcher1954]

INFORMATIVE, PRECISE, WELL PRESENTED

[@michaelbrooks4307]

These are short, concise and to the point and most importantly practical. I also like the lack of macho in tone. Keep 'em coming! Mike Brooks

[@jordanrockwell]

Element of surprise. He is right.

[@johnmills3163]

Very Good advice/ video ! 👍

[@Grunt49]

So much to learn.

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

Good point on the shouters !

[@ChosanGLM]

As a new subscriber just want to shout you out. Very informative, fun and simple videos. Great work my brother. Keep Shining

[@watiflappynounou3302]

Good advice, thanks 🙏

[@gustavobaptista1361]

Great video. Very useful

[@johnnyrocks4103]

BRILLANT!!!

[@larrytyson9104]

Thank you for that tip

[@andrewminion3138]

Great Information on realistic self protection! 😀

[@joebruniges6478]

Great vids! Very informative an love watching keep up good work fella 👍

[@abdiraufmustafa3453]

Thanx for sharing👍👍

[@sollykhan2385]

Amazing smile and genuinely super cool guy, excellent tutorials 🙋

[@thomasturner4253]

Good education Pratical knowledge taught in a easy to understand manner Thumbs up

[@jackson6740]

thankyou sir. thats really awesome

[@evrettej]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@fightscience]

Thank you for watching Sir.

[@Go_Show95]

Great work 💯💙✌🏻

[@shujiling213]

Excellent

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you

[@DIEGOORTIZ-cr2rt]

Thank you, and regards from México

[@yxngk8663]

Thank you this help me a lot I just subscribed

[@jimhillis3745]

These are marvellous Videos: as a Solicitor dealing with dangerous Criminals I have at times found myself in tight spots.I wish that your academy was here in Belfast!

[@_Avaan_]

Nice tips Master🤗

[@Johnlee-jy9hu]

Great thanks

[@regie6276]

You are a very good teacher im interested

[@pakwong1348]

Thank you SiFu 👍👐🤝

[@mattnobrega6621]

Telegraphing is the biggest indicator. Be still like the wind, react like a mirror and strike like water.

[@theorganicway2go]

by definition, wind is not still, nor do mirrors react. js

[@erich.2550]

@@theorganicway2go Went way over your head.

[@theorganicway2go]

@@erich.2550 my head is fine, thx. his definitions are completely wrong. Wind is by definition the movement of air, not the stillness of it. mirrors reflect , not react.

[@erich.2550]

@@theorganicway2go Wind is invisible, don't telegraph...Mirrors reflect....Your opponents timing is YOUR TIMING !

[@mosreviews5207]

Ok now how do you apply this shit?

[@patrickmusgrove2876]

Good video. You just woke me up. I have a lot of knowledge to share with the world. I will try KZbin also. I first brought the world Chinese martial arts federation in the Caribbean. Thanks for waking me up. God bless you forever.

[@bo12white34]

Thank you . Your videos are very informative and educational and can help regular folks like me who aren't mma fighters and dont fight everyday . I'm a small guy and can hold my own but as a small guy I always helpful to learn techniques for them big bastards who don't wanna go down . We gotta get the first punches in cause if we don't it may be too late .

[@HakamasMaximus]

On point!

[@fightscience]

Thank you very much.

[@antonispapadatos8780]

Great advice as always,thank you a lot Sir.!!

[@fightscience]

Thanks again for watching my friend.

[@antonispapadatos8780]

@@fightscience You are very welcome Sir.,all of your work and your style is so adorable !!!

[@matrofix]

i believe this method and it surely works

[@kxngdiablomusic5686]

Nice thanks

[@drscott1]

Never start or instigate a fight but if you are forced too go for the kill. Have no mercy; your life literally depends on it.

[@See-saw334]

You are literally fighting for your life

[@anthonybrogan390]

And end up in Jail for man slaughter. If someone throws a punch at me and I kill him. I will go to jail. period.

[@anthonybrogan390]

@Ignis Solus Every fight should be a fight to escape.

[@CaptHC]

@@anthonybrogan390 I refuse to die in the hands of an idiot. I will happy go to jail any day for defending myself, my loved ones or someone who needs help since I would also love to be helped if I need assistance.

[@destiny6949]

Yep gotta fight my 18 year old cousin tn n I’m 14, she calls me a pussy if I don’t so I have to

[@mustang29m]

Love the videos. Keep up the good work. #wingchun for life

[@steveholland6982]

Great video as always Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

[@fightscience]

Merry Christmas to you too my friend.

[@sonofisrael5204]

Thank you so much makes too much sense LOL has almost like a dead giveaway because most characters you encounter on the street will definitely make it easy for you to read them

[@fightscience]

Thank you for watching my friend.

[@jac9963]

Moving offline at such a moment is of tremendous value. It covers high and low attacks, and can load your counter also....You can block as you move also, and cover all angles.

[@gerrylynch7914]

Way we tried not to telegraph strikes was, used to balance weights on head then practice low kicks, ankle mainly as first strike then follow up with combinations. Really like your videos there to the point and none of the usual bull.

[@Carlaisabel1234]

Agree God bless you sifu

[@bobjuniel8683]

50 years ago the British Bantam Weight Champion challenged me to hit him, in a friendly demonstration. Obviously I failed. Now I understand how he was able to read my moves and avoid me. Mohamed Ali was another boxer who could avoid his opponent’s every move. A great explanation and valuable lesson.

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[@havefunwithyouness6689]

Thank you for everything brooo and big hi from Morocco

[@fightscience]

Greetings from London.

[@abdiraufmustafa3453]

Greetings from Kenya

[@georgemichaels2325]

What about the guy who jumps up and lands up on the roof? Oh my bad, watching too many Chinese kungfu movies.

[@dagterje]

Great, Sifu! This kind of information has been lost here in Norway..

[@fightscience]

Well we better get it back then. 😉

[@dagterje]

Yes! 😁

[@RB-ye4ri]

Thanks Again from Canada . Superb authenticity !

[@davidp5229]

Great channel, I always want generous space, no ego and will move back if possible to keep it, if opponent closes the gap, strike? Thank you

[@fightscience]

Good job on keeping space. Thanks for adding. Have a great day.

[@merryhunt9153]

That's good to know about a person hiding the hands. Thanks.

[@fightscience]

No problem!

[@behzadmardani3005]

استاد عالی بود .. 👍👍

[@demofpv9510]

I love your videos and your knowledge. I do disagree with not looking at the eyes. If you look at someone in the eyes you can see the shoulders and upper body move. Also i tend to get a vibe when someone wants to strike. I also notice a lot of people will look where they want to strike

[@zeeshanparvez5235]

Guy is good.

[@skedtm]

Reading the shoulders is a good indicator. We used to do a reaction drill. The training partner/bad guy has to tap you on any shoulder with any arm (simulating a jab or straight punch) Haymakers take longer. The defender has to palm strike their shoulders (the one that's moving) to stop them in their tracks. I was amazed when i learnt it. Felt like a super power. I used to ask people at school to try and hit me and practice. Now I'm slow and old lol

[@arno7163]

I down the shoulder tap drill but never the palm strike on the shoulders. Does it work when stopping a jab?

[@mrbardel4363]

i like this guy and his trolling smile ...

[@percynjpn4615]

Gru - he's a real person!

[@BelloBudo007]

So many good points to think about & try. For me 1.30 rang true. I've seen this so many times. I also think it's a way for the aggressor to load up without drawing attention to it. Then bam!!

[@davewade2041]

My wife studies w/FightScience. She tells me she will never leave me for anything or anyone EXCEPT for YOU. I can't get mad or blame her cuz she would kick my azz! Lol😄

[@user-cr3lo1pj2w]

Smh you sound proud to potentially lose your wife to this man

[@davewade2041]

@@user-cr3lo1pj2w You sound like you've never had a wife, nor a sense of humor. HAGD!

[@fightscience]

Ha ha... 😂🤣. Thanks for watching my friend my friend.

[@user-cr3lo1pj2w]

@@davewade2041 no wife lol I'm smarter than that buddy but my bad I should've minded my own business

[@cujimmy1366]

Dr Love. LOL. Merry christmas.

[@fightscience]

Merry Christmas to you too. 😁

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[@Abcd-hr9ot]

This lad is d best on youtube where does he have a gym

[@larrytyson9104]

Good video

[@fightscience]

Thank you for watching. It's much appreciated.

[@Djs2506]

The shoulder observations- the technique & movement- àlways good to know very usefull. V good . Thanks

[@roberthammond6942]

Yeah im69yrs and workout at KungFu SanSoo, 3-4 times a week. When “old age” doesn’t play a trump card...SanSoo is loosely interpreted as “Street fighting” form of Kung Fu. In that the study is to incorporate the fighting techniques in a Street fighting forMatt. So back to you whenever I watch your videos I see exactly what we are trying to accomplish. I learn from every time I watch you and I also feel fulfilled most of the time I watch you because it’s so logical. And dare I say similar. I see you are smack in these comments and just want you to know that there’s somebody out there that the Texas stuff to heart and really appreciate the confirmation. Which is what I get from your videos thank you very much. Just some old guy

[@roberthammond6942]

The last paragraph got pretty jumbled I’m working dictating from my cell phone

[@Zsale]

Just something from my 16years of martial arts and (unfortunately) alot of street fights: the look away and the step back are truly the 2 most important signs. Why is that? Steping back even slightly with one foot is to gain balance and have enough force to punch (no untrained person can really hit correct from a square position). Why the look away? This person is preparing him to punch you by looking away. even for a short moment he dehumanzied you. Think like this: if we were just talking and discussing and i looked u in the eyes i will feel emotions etc. by looking away i cut that tie, and it will be easier for me to do damage to you. Theres 2 types here those who don’t want to punch or don’t really feel good doing that (those will do the look away like 95%). But there are also psYchos and/or trained people who will punch you while looking straight into your eyes and without telegraphing almost anything. So always keep your hands up in a defensive but non aggressive position („the thinker“) and be prepared to block or strike first. Have a nice day guys🤝🔥

[@anthonybrogan390]

I have always said this the shoulder movement gives away everything

[@m4rvinmartian]

Looks like a great place to get asbestos poisoning

[@akavitsuma]

lol

[@Impuritan1]

How to punch Mesothelioma in the face

[@SeekDaLord]

You can't stop someone if they're on cocaine just know when to walk away you can see a threat you can tell who's the psycho

[@rustybird8803]

Waightin on our cuz of meth dealers... 6 of them one of me.44mag kept the confused till cops ca e

[@lauramolony]

You can if you carry a force multiplier and know how to use it.

[@cyclops-king-crap-music-videos]

I did

[@phun4379]

I don’t understand it but everywhere I go, and even if I drink and provoke whether I go to the hood or down town night alone or day alone gang or no gang people see me and are friendly to me. Instantly they submit. I’m skinny they can throw me like a tennis ball if they want to. Sometimes, I can’t believe it myself. Now that I’m very confident, I go to the worst part of the city alone, everyone I see in the eye straight will node or see the other way. Really Scares me. Any one out there With such an experience?

[@jodykwik]

#Fightboss this is the real stuff.

[@TheEndOfMadness]

Also watch for the elbows slightly elevating or laterally moving

[@mightymeatmonsta]

The best cues are watching the front elbow and front knee. They move at 1/2 speed when doing a straight punch or kick, and 1/4 speed when doing a hook or side kick. If you watch the fist or feet, they travel too fast to catch. Watching the shoulders can also be deceiving. They can feint the shoulder movement, causing you to respond, then he will throw the real punch while you are dropping your hands.

[@EDSONSANTOSDAMATA]

Não entendi uma palavra mas compreendo perfeitamente o vídeo Agradeço

[@marinongpinoy884]

I always direct my vision in an area just below the chin or on the area where the collar bones meet. in this way, I can monitor the movement of the person in front of me. From that point, I expand my peripheral vision so that I can see the movement of his shoulders. I don't look in the eyes.

[@nathanzeglo]

Mark phillips .... I trained at his school 10 years ago and hes still looks the same .... geezer dont age...lol

[@fightscience]

Ha ha... it's the training and pixie dust. 😉