I Took a Realistic Self Defense Test

I Took an Insanely Realistic Self Defense Simulation (or 3) from Ryan Hoover over at ‪@FitToFightRepublic‬. Please make sure you guys go check out their website www.fittofight.com if you're interested in finding good quality self defense training!!
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[@RamseyDewey]

A very honest reflection on your part Seth. It’s very easy to fantasize about what you would do during a violent altercation, but the reality is you don’t know until you know.

[@thejinn99]

The thing is, if you had no experience like Seth, and you ran through 100 different permutations of what one might have one and what others might have done differently, and you realize that there is a lot that could go wrong even if you had the best of intentions. This makes me feel like if something worked out, then we were just lucky. Plus, Seth was aware something *was* going to happen, even if he didn't know what. Imagine being in an every day situation and something like that happens.

[@Hiveatel]

@Eric Nunya Good option. Legs are more powerful and longer than arms, plus they're usually unexpected in a world where punches are more commonly expected.

[@hard2hurt]

Morgan's face when she is the bad guy is truly terrifying.

[@SenseiSeth]

Dude she’s no joke

[@walteradrianmoyano3054]

@@SenseiSeth kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIDNhpegi76Vba8

[@AdroitDojo]

She really wanted to stab that guy.

[@Inferno424]

@@SenseiSeth what are you political views and opinions on potatoe chips

[@Crunchy166]

@@Inferno424 You mean crisps?

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Thanks for coming to visit us, Seth! You did great, and we appreciate your willingness to get uncomfortable with us. For everyone asking questions, keep in mind this was several hours distilled into 15 minutes, and the goal was an introduction into some scenario based training. There’s much more to it!

[@jaysmith2151]

That's really cool simulations that you train people with...

[@josephcarpenter1452]

This has my interest in trying it out.

[@driver3899]

This is a long shot but have you trained with / can you recommend anyone that does this in Australia?

[@TheHailstorm77]

Appreciate your business course real life situations. Do you have a franchise in MD? Please expand this franchise. This is a must for all martial arts and non. I really really like this. Everyone on your team did an amazing job. Just wow! We all need this!

[@stephenroyalphillips]

Being a military veteran, police officer, martial artist, and DT Instructor - From my observations and checking out his stuff, you can’t get any better instruction. Ryan does an amazing job with his scenarios and teachings. Freaking awesome!

[@moz5831]

So you dropped an assault rifle -armed assailant with one shot, cleared a jammed weapon under stress, saved two peoples life and disarmed the assailant while staying vigilant for multiple attackers? What fuckin karate school did you go to? I thought you were some dude who kicks bottles and shit?

[@jakegarrett8109]

and at 11:05 would be ended by the police.

[@SIMUL4CR4]

He's suspiciously Hard2Hurt for a karate guy...

[@CriticalCoen]

@@SIMUL4CR4 ba-dum tssss

[@notevenclose2022]

He touched the gun FIRE!

[@drjonesey5]

LOL people who do martial arts training are more likely to do other training as well. I started Boxing a little, but that made me also have an interest in grappling and I'm also interested in fire arms training and scenario based training like this and disaster prep. When you get into self defense and security for your home it opens the flood gates for the reality of how much danger there is an the overlap to "Defense" includes hand to hand, prep, security, fire arms, weapons and more not just hand to hand.

[@mjsuarez79]

I think what makes the first scene hard, is that it is a simulation, so whether consciously or unconsciously, you would restrain your response. You said you were trying to peel his arms off of her. I thought, “Why not beat the crap out of him to get him off? Oh yeah, it’s training.”

[@slavecrusher6245]

rear naked choke

[@06capoeirista]

Same thought I had until I realized there were no helmets or gloves

[@Jamoni1]

Yeah, a front kick to the jaw would have worked well.

[@ngVAT579]

Yeah I thought something similar. Drop elbows on the guys head andcthe back of his neck. But then like oh that's probably not allowed. On the same note thecattackers would be doing the same especially the second one with the knife.

[@kbanghart]

Right, go for the head first because it's exposed. Of course it was easy to attack in this scenario, much more difficult if they're standing up.

[@hard2hurt]

This was intense! Very cool that you gave this topic the proper, serious treatment it deserves. I was worried you were gonna Seth this one up.

[@SenseiSeth]

I mean I did to a degree. I literally told that dude sorry in the middle of it all lmao

[@volunteer4awesome]

Maybe someone else needs to show him how it's done.

[@walteradrianmoyano3054]

@@SenseiSeth kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJquepiQi5p-nLc

[@walteradrianmoyano3054]

@@SenseiSeth kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXmbY6uPo5uamdU

[@Paradox-es3bl]

Should do the car attacker one. How many people actually check to make sure the back seat is empty before they get in? Especially at night.

[@uncle_fenchurch5088]

Were you allowed to punch or strike? The first test it seemed lime you could've decked the guy

[@SaftonYT]

Doubt it. If that was the case I imagine Ryan would've put the guy in headgear or something.

[@themydnighthour]

Absolutely, a strike to back of his neck would have immobilized him.

[@AW-hg3pc]

agreed but from a safety perspective i could understand why that wouldnt be allowed, a boxing match is one thing but taking blows to the head from adrenaline fueled people eveey day would make these guys careers very short

[@legendarygaming5045]

Yeah i don't think they were allowed to beat each other, because it would cause too much pain and injuries

[@iambatsmurfette]

That was my first thought, too. Like "instead of trying to pull him off, why not just punch him in the ear, while his hands are busy?'

[@gw1357]

You did a great job on the active shooter. Getting the alternate angle was brilliant. Those blue guns jam all the time. The first shot would have put the shooter down. One thing you might have also done is clear the room before you start doing the medicine. You don't know if he's the only shooter. You don't know if there's another shooter in the dead spaces you can't see. Also, one mistake that I don't think Ryan saw...when the cop arrived...you did the right thing to comply of course, but when you were getting down, you grabbed the blue gun to move it out of the way (11:06). An itchy cop very well could shoot you for that in that situation. You might tried narrating your action to the cop and said something like "I'm complying fully...the guy over there was an active shooter...I helped these people...I'm complying fully...my gun is here on the floor...please come take it...I'm not reaching, I'm complying fully." Remember, the cop is scared too. Hopefully not as scared as you, but he's scared. In general, if you need to work with both hands, then holster the gun. Don't set it down. The guy you were working on might have grabbed it and shot you if he was delirious and terrified. Alternatively, if another shooter shows up, then you want the muscle memory of your draw to kick back in rather than being like "oh shit, where did I leave my gun?" I agree with the below comments that the first scenario is a little weak with no striking, because the guy grabbing the fiance with both hands is begging for a reverse punch before you turn on the second girl with the knife. I thought you did great in the second scenario with the ambiguous fight.

[@SenseiSeth]

I saw that when I rewatched and put my hands on the gun too! It probably helped that there was a rifle in the middle of the room and I was helping someone haha

[@gw1357]

​@@SenseiSeth IcyMike would have a better opinion on this. But, I would say that, at that point, the newly arrived cop is not necessarily going to be super analytical about the rifle on the ground. He's arriving on the scene with gun fire and at least one active shooter. 90% of what he's thinking is "hands hands hands."

[@SenseiSeth]

He and I have talked about it, definitely not my best move lol

[@gw1357]

@@SenseiSeth Honestly, in my mind, 90% of success in that scenario is knowing NOT to come through the obvious door. You aced that.

[@tnew1060]

You may as well not say words while the cop has you at gun point, they are not responding any differently. How many times a day do ya think they hear, I'm the good guy or I didn't do anything wrong? The touching the gun thing was definitely a whoops but not nearly as bad as it could have been. Maybe yeet it across the room a bit? I would really enjoy running through scenario stuff like this. Also enjoy watching ss do it too. I could watch that all day!

[@bryanbahr1333]

How did no one mention in scene #2 you maintained control of the aggressor, on the back and rotated to face the newcomer with a defensive hand up no matter where he went. Flawless victory.

[@mrsullied]

Except for the part where a largely controlled situation devolved into the victim getting stabbed multiple times... Flawless.

[@jtinz74]

However, I think he would have cut his hand quite badly when he tried to grab the knife.

[@OJ_Simpson_from_the_Simpsons]

@@jtinz74 not true, you can’t get cut by holding a knife blade. You only get cut when it slides through your hand. In a slicing type motion. Try this out, press your thumb on the edge of a blade, you don’t get cut.

[@Shadowghost-ml3sj]

@@OJ_Simpson_from_the_Simpsonstrust me bro if the knife is sharp you get cut just by touching it

[@OJ_Simpson_from_the_Simpsons]

@@Shadowghost-ml3sj trust ME, bro you don’t quite understand how knifes work. Yes if you really jam you finger into the knife the downward force will force the knife to wedge into your finger. But look it up, and I’ve tried it myself. You can hold your thumb to a razorblade even and it won’t cut. Unless you move either the finger or the knife. Fr fr look it up, it’s bullshit friction or whatever. But it’s real.

[@1massboy]

I want to see icy mike do this! I like to see what he would do considering his training.

[@Soupisgood357]

Imagine if Seth and Mike did a class like this together!

[@Ic3g3org3]

Mike would be the hero and "tomahawk" someone :D

[@Idkchangethislater]

Pulls out a flashlight every round and blinds everyone 🔦 😂

[@KentPetersonmoney]

or Ramsey. wonder what he would have did in the first scenario

[@chestermosburger3113]

@@KentPetersonmoney probably sit talking very slowly about some ethereal nonsense

[@shootits48]

That seems so legit, super interesting. They put you into traumatizing situations. I guess what practicing martial arts doesn't prepare you for is how surprising a hostile situation is.

[@wilfweNightsky]

Fighting is meant to be a last resort, your first option should really be to get out of the dangerous situation, giving up your wallet, phone, whatever so you don't get injured. Don't be a hero because you will add to the casualties. In most cases, martial arts is meant to be an art, recreational and fun + defense and subduing your aggressor. Very much the opposite that people think it's about getting into fights. Just like in these scenarios, there are more than just fists and bodies at play. No amount of learning how to parry or giving your opponent a concussion will prepare you for being held at knife/gunpoint.

[@joe125ful]

@@wilfweNightsky Depend on situation if someone dont not have gun you can use that very effective way.

[@ajshiro3957]

Not gonna lie, though super terrifying, this also sounds kinda fun. A good way to test your self defense skills indeed.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Wow, those were intense scenarios! I think about this kind of stuff all the time, and I definitely know how to fight, plus I'm an EMT so I can handle medical emergencies, but I sincerely doubt I would have done any better than you (probably much worse, to be honest). Like real life, the situations were so fluid and chaotic, so you have to be REALLY good at crisis and threat management to survive, much less perform optimally. Very, very cool video, Sensei Seth.

[@jr5993]

Thats the thing. When I'm training I'm in the zone and when something happens in the street you can go from joking around with friends to being in danger. Its really hard to make the decisions quickly. I've had a couple situations recently where I've been really close to hitting people.

[@TheNadOby]

Cannot stress enough how basic first aid course both trauma and cardiovascular is important. Good catch.

[@TheHailstorm77]

Yes, this is hardcore. You could be an excellent martial artist but if this ever happened for real what would you do? You only have few seconds to react and any decisions you make could either turn out even more worse or good. These real life scenarios require the individual to not only remain calm but to react fast.

[@50PlusWarriorFitness]

Your video thumbnail is stamped "FAILED." I do not believe that you failed at all. When we're trained, we'd all like to think that everything will go like it does in the movies where fight scenes are scripted and they get the benefit of unlimited re-takes and do overs even then. This was an excellent training experience. Not only did it elicit actual fear responses and the chemical cocktail dump that we all experience in real situations, but it gave you an opportunity find your strengths and weakness to help you improve your training. Nicely done. OL' Jack

[@palmarolavlklingholm9684]

It was not he who failed, it was those who set up history's most unrealistic simulation.

[@nicodemusserpico77]

Been in a similar situation where I had to break up a fight between a man and a woman, and she was slightly smaller but ended up digging her claws into the guy's face WHILE I WAS HOLDING/DETAINING HIM, so I had to let him go to get her off of him, when he ends up retaliating and striking her.... Domestic situations are one of the most difficult things for the po-po to handle for this reason, and I envy them none for it!

[@nunninkav]

It's all or nothing in those scenarios. Sometimes you'll restrain the guy and she goes to you "DON'T YOU HURT HIM! GET YOUR HANDS OFF HIM!" and starts attacking you. So, it's never a good one to intervene in. Now, a woman screaming help is different. The drunken domestic event in the bar parking lot is a bad one to figure out what to do. As a former security manager for a nightclub my approach was to say "you need to stop, or I'll knock you both out." with as little physical intervention as possible.

[@pacefactor]

I have directly dealt with 2 different domestic situations before as an armed security officer, and I can tell you that you speak the truth - its the most common and one of the most aggressive interactions out there, and 9 times out of 10 it really isn't clear who the aggressor and the defender actually is and who has a clearer head. Its terrifying and people will do some crazy, wacked out shit just to try to get at the other - like bashing their own head into a dresser repeatedly to claim that their spouse was abusive and was using that as proof (right in front of the cops, their parents, and me mind you), then proceeding to lock themselves in a bathroom while threatening to kill the police. Thing you learn real fast is that it is far better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

[@blaccpillar5161]

I would mind my business and keep Moving idk

[@pacefactor]

@@blaccpillar5161 That's what a lot of people do, and eventually you end up with a society that will collectively watch someone be killed or raped on the street saying "not my problem" and not even bother the cops. This is common in large cities in China. It is a tight-rope, and you got to pick your battles, but keep in mind that if the general mindset is to help others then people should generally help you. If that mindset is to ignore it an move one, then if you are in trouble then people generally will ignore you. AKA be the change you want to see and all that jazz.

[@blaccpillar5161]

@@pacefactor at first my reaction might have been the same, but after seeing the cop show up and not sure who was threat, makes the think how many things could go wrong. And in that situation, are these two couples, after everything would they still be back together next week? Few weeks ago in Houston, not far from my home, a man was with a woman as a mediator because she wanted to divorce her husband, after meeting at a restaurant, the husband was upset left came back with a gun and shot the man and missed his soon to be ex wife, the husband later killed himself. Again Idk when minding your business becomes a bad thing but it makes me wonder if being a hero could cost your life just because we want to help. Just my thoughts

[@chrismiksworld]

Man, it's scary to think how at the end when he came in as police, and you moved the gun out of your way that one last time, they would have definitely shot you there thinking you were the threat. So Much can go wrong, and one of my biggest fears in something like a situation like this is yes, the main threat, but just as much, simply other people reading a situation Wrong. Like IRL when the guy killed a man who was pointing a gun at a cashier. Come to find out the "Cashier" was the Bad guy who had just MURDERED the Real Cashier and this guy walks in on it and stops the bad guy but Someone else sees him pointing a gun at what he thinks is just a Cashier and he Kills the Hero. Imagine you are saving people and someone Kills you thinking you're the bad guy. People Need to know how and WHEN to act. It's just Scary all around.

[@peezieforestem5078]

Nah, man, they definitely wouldn't've shot him at first sight. But you're right about the confusion though.

[@TheWeapon33]

Yep this is the scariest part. I used to conceal carry a firearm because a family member was in a school shooter situation. But how do you actually identify who is the shooter? If I am moving around with my gun out maybe I'd get shot by the police or another good samaritan. So I stopped carrying.

[@Rey99m]

The reason no one should have a gun

[@ClickToPreview]

Honestly, when that dude came in "as Police" I was like, "That dude is about to execute you because he's NOT Police, he's faking you out"... which is why I wouldn't be anywhere NEAR a situation like this. I would be LONG GONE or hiding in the building BECAUSE I DIDN'T ENGAGE IN ANY OF IT.

[@xnizzlex916]

@@Rey99m Yea but unfortunately we don't live in a fairy tale where there are no guns.

[@prowokator]

Getting into safe high stress situations is extremely beneficial in getting to know yourself. It could be a sparring match or reciting a poem in front of people, everything where you're "alone" depending on your skills will tell you something about yourself.

[@prowokator]

If you freeze when you have to speak in front of strangers, well, don't expect yourself to be the hero of the day when something worse happens. You can overcome anything. It is all in Your head. Failing is the most valuable lesson. Winning comes with practice. Go and be the best you can. Trying is already more than most will ever do.

[@chestermosburger3113]

alternatively you could just get on with your life, working as needs be and trying to enjoy your freetime.

[@dallasdominguez2224]

Yea I can safely say that taking Engineering exams in college has hardened my mental toughness. Prob one of the scariest human experiences besides life and death situations.

[@aluisious]

I realized this was a benefit to going to track days on my motorcycle. It's fun, I wasn't that fast, I wasn't going to start racing, but it also puts you in a situation where you get used to handling your vehicle at the limit of your ability. When you're on the road and something starts going kind of wrong, it's now muscle memory to smoothly ride the bike through it. Car coming in your lane, you realize you're going too fast for a curve, a deer jumps out, anything like that. You can panic and...who knows what happens, or you can work your way through it like you have before.

[@aluisious]

LOL, no. If you study properly and know the material engineering exams are not a big problem. I knocked out 100% final exams in C++ classes where all the kid were crying "but that was a trick question, that was an exception" because I spent 14 hours doing my assignments days before they were due and made sure they were all perfect. Try doing something harder.@@dallasdominguez2224

[@gingercore69]

As someone with actusl ptsd from a situation related to a robery, those scenarios look pretty realistic... Also, as someone with that in mind, i never stop being alert because of that, so most cases i notice something is wrong way before most people... It was hard to watch but i really think i needed to see it, it shows how real self defende practice should be... Not the nonsense stuff that people do in some seminars where you work on just a handful of techniques

[@gingercore69]

And yeah, the warning about watching it or not... Good idea, my hands are shaking

[@LibertarianGalt]

The best training is repetitively running through the same motions in different scenarios. Find any combat sport gym in your local area and just train techniques until you can execute them on someone resisting. This takes a lot longer than any seminar can teach! I recommend everyone interested in self defence train in JuJitsu and/or Boxing for at least a year.

[@gingercore69]

@@LibertarianGalt im third place in southamerica in open weight division under sipalki rules... wich is similar to sabaki challenge but add grappling on the ground, i have no problem with the sport aspects of martial arts, self defense is still different...

[@gingercore69]

@@LibertarianGalt also, like... if i got attacked by someone and i just did my tournament strategy on them on concrete i could go to jail...scenario specific training is neccesary... I do agree however thst not knowing martial arts by themself is dumb, you need both, but yeqh, its very VERY important to be realistic about scenarios

[@LibertarianGalt]

@@gingercore69 If it's a life or death situation and you end them, break them or whatever then you'll probably be fine. As they say, i'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

[@chrisallen5854]

"There's two of us, thank you."

[@thewildoneoliver8335]

Now this is scenario training! The intensity of this is honestly crazy. People always forget about the millions of uncontrolled variables in "self defense" and "street fight" scenarios. Amazing video and job Seth.

[@GraveRave]

Even in conflict Seth is so polite

[@jomess7879]

The fit to fight crew are good people. Trained with them a bunch. Ryan is good people. Now you need to come to hard ready

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Appreciate your support! HR7 is getting close!

[@jomess7879]

@@FitToFightRepublic and I'm excited

[@James-hj5ov]

I was Air Force Security Forces (20 years ago). We had to do a lot of similar scenarios, although more of a shoot/don't shoot thing. It is amazing how your adrenaline gets going even when you know it is a simulation. Watching this made me wonder if any of that training would still kick in, or if I would blank out.

[@coachingconfidant2785]

its because human brain cannot distunguish imagination and reality. You can imagine a dangerous situation, and your brain and body will react as a real thing that really happened.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

This is such visceral video - definitely out of my wheelhouse. Great respect for putting yourself through this!

[@dylanwebb7794]

Icy mike should do one of these

[@Soupisgood357]

Imagine if Seth and Mike went through a class like this together

[@billydoyle6919]

I run simulation training for health professionals dealing with various medical emergencies so know the benefit of high fidelity simulation training in my field. Its how professionals train. This training and the facility is fantastic. Using confederate actors really adds an amazing level of realism. The learning through analysing your behaviour under pressure is so valuable and hands down superior to learning these skills in isolation and hoping you'll pull it off when SHTF. Great video Seth. Given me some ideas for our work an added bonus, thank-you.

[@aluisious]

With all these actors and the facility this has got to be EXPENSIVE though.

[@NexGenRogue]

You fixed your gun jam real fast on the last one! Really solid scenario training. One thing everyone should learn to protect themself, especially on the legal end, is scream for help! "Help! Stop, you're scaring me! Drop the knife/gun! Get out of my house!" All of that helps keep you looking good on the 911 call and stops you from saying something you'd regret. Awesome video, Seth!

[@JulianSloman]

Did they do anything to make the gun jam?

[@aluisious]

I don't really agree that you should be spending effort yelling a bunch of stuff that will sound nice on a recording. You're assuming you will survive. If someone has a knife or gun, your only focus should be to kill them first.

[@enigmabodylanguage]

This course should be required just like a first aid qualification.

[@emperorpalpatine4032]

dude my freaking heart rate went up watching this damn

[@calebschaaf1555]

Try mixing some immediate action drills in with your dry fire practice. It'll help give you some muscle memory in the case of a stoppage during something like situation 3.

[@belalabusultan5911]

this is far different from your style of self defense, you basically were too restricted to use strikes, A Karate black belt and you couldn't strike, you still did a good job, I know I would lose my mind and do stupid things in these situations, even if it was a simulation.

[@hawkgirl0912]

Damn! That was a video EVERYONE needs to see! It really makes you think if you're going to be a Good Samaritan! Great choice Seth!👌

[@lolguy4543]

woah this is the earliest ive been to a sensei seth video

[@PerturaBased]

Same

[@averagevirusbombenjoyer]

Same

[@PerturaBased]

@@averagevirusbombenjoyer hey Rylanor what you got there?

[@j_g9724]

This test is honestly very flawed cause in this test it’s not like you can actually inflict pain and strike somebody to keep them down, this is basically like aikido in real life lol

[@ismaelalles]

9:50 Seth in John Wick mode

[@c99kfm]

Me: Scenario 1: *checks peephole, single woman* *opens door* "Yes?" *gets slashed or threatened into submission* Scenario 2: *tugs friend back* "They're fighting!" *hides behind corner, calls 911* Scenario 3: *hides under sofa, calls 911*

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Fantastic video on some seriously hectic but useful topics. Love it 👏

[@whistlingtony]

In the last scenario, when the "cop" showed up? He touched his gun as he was getting down. That might have gotten him shot right there.

[@M.C...]

Is this a facility where they host those tests on a regular basis or was this set up just for you? I would love to try something like this myself!

[@hanivdoniv]

Super interesting test, and I think you did a very good job.

[@HardusvanZyl007]

This video is kinda triggering tbh, living in a VERY unsafe country, where almost all these scenarios could happen at any time, very informative truly, but I'll finish it in sessions lol

[@shedshow1439]

This is so realistic except for the fact that Seth had to make sure and NOT HURT ANYONE.

[@malkomalkavian]

You did really well. Clearing the jam, changing position, shot on target. Congratulations dude

[@thetalantonx]

You did incredibly well, and where you were less than successful you were able to debrief and learn from it.

[@PamiiruqSorrell]

This is fascinating stuff. Even though it's simulated, it's probably a lot more realistic than not. Things definitely don't go the way they do in movies!

[@razakhan23465]

This is your best and most important piece of content. It was more unsettling than I thought it would be, and an eye-opener.

[@AW-hg3pc]

definitely good test and just seeing it teaches me things. my approach as a very big dude is usually to launch myself at a threat like a battering ram with my 6.6 320lb bulk. In situation 1 i may have been fine with some luck since i could have knocked the dude out with that approach and 1v1 the woman would likely lose. But in situation 2 i would be screwed because id already be in stabbing range of the woman and likely helpless for a moment while recovering from ramming the dude off. any advice how to better approach it? iam no blackbelt, just very big and naturally a bit agressive altho i keep that in check. That agression could be the death or me if i priotitise the wromg threat

[@TheNadOby]

Nothing to do but train. That might help to make you more adapted to the situations and stay woth a cold blood. And if your self-defense class don't start and ends with a legal stuff run away.

[@nathanneal8967]

Only a fool would take legal advice from a self-defense instructor (unless he's a member of your state's bar).

[@TheNadOby]

@@nathanneal8967 advice? No! But if legal stuff is not part of your curriculum, run away.

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Definitely train. What you learn watching is nothing like you’ll learn getting hands on. Being big and aggressive is great but like you mentioned can also get you in trouble. Be good first - train and develop skill. Then be big and strong on top of that.

[@HoaxTalks]

If i could do this and i was aloud to punch and kick, its a different story

[@noneatallatanytime]

Super impressive. Most impressive is that you shot the gunman without hesitation. I don't know if it is because it was a simulation but I think most people would not be able to do that.

[@danieldreamer]

Why was the reveal that the woman had a knife so funny😂 and Seth apologizes right after

[@musicgonnahelpme]

This is such a bs, tbh. As someone who grew up in a hostile environment on the streets, been attacked, witnessed attacks countless times, I can say for sure, that a realistic self defense test would involve fighting, not just grappling. The first thing most ppl will do if they are attacked - is punch or kick, same goes for the attacker. Without full contact sparring it is the same bs as any self-defense training that people laugh at. You want a good self defense? Go learn some bjj/wrestling and any from of boxing/muay thai. That's the only thing that can help you. Oh and learn how to use a gun if you live in the U.S. Every other thing is major bs

[@vaciuxfox435]

"Kick him in the groin!" - *Every Krav Maga instructor*

[@MartialArtUK]

Scenario training is great I done similar martial arts, combat reality training, threat awareness etc with ex forces. All martial arts teachers should do this, better than that bjj for everything or no touch kung fu, point sparring nonsense. Well done seth your a better martial artist for this 👍

[@tomramos9318]

My respects ! Very difficult to keep cool and analyze such situations.

[@Viewer13128]

(1) 2:36 what? Im so confused why she's acting like security controlling the scene with soft hand tactics, then we see at 2:40 she had a knife(?) but didn't stab him with it when his back was exposed at the beginning. technically he should've been stabbed right at the start and failed. he turned his back to the open door that the intruder just entered from and the woman ran in with a free target. that's an immediate fail. (2) 5:53 that grip is not going to hold anyone. the attacker acts very unnatural while fake struggling. why continue the scenario if she won't struggle for real? just end the scenario unless they are guiding him to a certain narrative. (3) 6:11 he's completely vulnerable if that man was an attacker. he should've at least been on his knees, not his butt. 6:39 that man could still attack at any time and he turned his back on him to adjust his hold and indicate the knife. and why tell the stranger where the weapon is? that's dumb. (4) 7:25 so this answers #2. she really was fake struggling for no reason cause the guy says it just went on for too long and nothing was happening. so.... what? the way he was holding her, she could've easily tucked 1 or both arms and pulled a different knife from her pocket. the reaction of keeping her arms extended to let him hold her while extending the scenario for no purpose was very weird.

[@urielmontijo2505]

I would absolutely love to see Icy Mike try this test

[@IsaacW.]

The "attackers" should have been wearing helmets and body armour o you can actually punch and kick them like you actually would irl.

[@ajshiro3957]

For me, one thing I tend to do a lot is wake up at the middle of the night and check if any doors that lead outside have been opened. I'm pretty cautious when it comes to defense. Plus, I live in a house with two women, so I'm super on guard. Luckily, I have a weapon, but still.

[@whistlingtony]

Have you talked to those women about this? They might not like that. You have a weapon? What is it? Will it get people hurt if you miss? Honestly, this just sounds like you're living in fear. Sure, be prepared, but if you're waking up a lot in the middle of the night to check doors? That's too much man. Kinda sounds like you're paranoid and you're going to shoot some poor guy that comes over for a booty call one night.

[@ajshiro3957]

@@whistlingtony LOL, well those two woman are my mom and sister. My sister works late, so she comes home late. Sometimes she leaves the door unlocked coming back. So i check if she forgot. I don't own a gun, just a knife. I don't carry it, but i have it in case

[@tappajaav]

@@ajshiro3957 Sounds like you and her should have serious talk about home safety. Her leaving door unlocked leaves not only her but other people too(and property)in danger.

[@ajshiro3957]

@@tappajaav yeah. She has a key too

[@whistlingtony]

@@ajshiro3957 I'm happy to hear that it's not a gun. Consider mace? It's effective at range, non lethal, won't kill a kid if they get a hold of it, and you won't hesitate to use it.

[@SH-fc7xp]

That was not realistic, Firstly the guy on the couch was wide open, you would have pummeled him in the face instead of wrestling with the dude but you couldn't because if the situation.

[@yohangerberstein7771]

This was such an interesting video, more content like this would be amazing

[@badxradxandy]

Interesting name

[@tabletoparcade4203]

Yeah, you can't run an accurate simulation unless you're actually willing to hurt the other person. If it was for real and someone came at you with a knife, not only would *you* be throwing hands, but *they* would also likely be trying to shank you, at least in response if not otherwise. But here, you're trying to passively disarm someone while they're poking you with a bit of foam... I don't know. Preparations and rules of thumb are great and all, but it's difficult to determine their effectiveness for sure, in this way, I feel.

[@chaos_omega]

This was very intense and I had to take a break halfway through... But it's exactly the kind of stuff I want to teach, so it's a good learning experience.

[@CaneFu]

You probably also hide your eyes when you watch a horror movie.

[@chaos_omega]

@@CaneFu Horror movies aren't scary to me and I don't really watch them. This is scary. I have an anxiety disorder, so I that's why even watching a simulation of a real life self defence encounter seems to set it off. Also, at the moment I can't really afford the CBD products I would normally use to combat it... so it's particularly bad right now. Either way, I still watched the rest. I've watched other videos like this before (including cctv footage of real encounters) and I'll watch more in the future. If I have to take a break, I have to take a break. I'm sorry if I offended your sensibilities.

[@CaneFu]

@@chaos_omega You just sound....really crazy.

[@brettgorden1500]

@@CaneFu does that make you feel empowered putting someone down for no reason, other than the fact that you must live a sad life to feel the need to make others feel bad about themselves. Try to be a better human, you don’t know what someone’s been through, maybe they are doing their best to not end their own life, or shoot up a school. Your rude comments are making things much worse.

[@CaneFu]

@@brettgorden1500 LOL, and here you are, doing the exact thing to me that you just accused me of you HYPOCRITE

[@wxrriorog3096]

I mean if it was really happening wouldn't you be able to beat them up? But its much more realistic than the other self defense bs

[@fish_chipzen4293]

I honestly was scared watching this, I would've fought back but listening to what the experts said and how you, a capable fighter, did and why you did it I feel like I and my partner would've gotten hurt or worse. Great video btw!!!

[@FitToFightRepublic]

While it is true that untrained people defends themselves frequently, it is also true that being prepared is often the difference in whether the outcome is positive or negative for the defender. Being physically, emotionally, and mentally fit to deal with violence and make decisions under extreme success, quite often requires ample training with qualified coaches.

[@elvistermopan2944]

OMG... does it look to you as a real self defense? For me it mostly looks as kinder garden play.

[@alreadylost6587]

He fought but the girlfriend was just like I will scream and not do shit.

[@mosesstone2221]

These seem like a thing your skeptical about right up until the point the sim starts then you just freak.

[@andresperedo1275]

I understand that this can be useful because such situations could happen. But I cannot stop thinking that, living where I live (Germany) the unlikeliness of being in a situation like this one... I don't know. Feels like preparing my house against earthquakes even if there are never earthquakes here. But great video!

[@robertthaid8209]

I think you need a warning for the amount of herp derp in the comments for this video over one about the training

[@timtonial2094]

biggest failure of self defense was 11:06 I feel like that's a coin flip as to whether or not you get shot... if you look like sensei seth

[@db-jugg3r]

Well ... how about restricting guns?! Just an idea ...

[@TrueXyrael]

That'll teach you to not take the Census Bureau more seriously.

[@ufomal79]

i really loved this video its such a cool idea (ive not even watched it yet)

[@DeezyP]

I want to train with Ryan so badly. I've been following him since the ol Funker days.

[@crispybacon9917]

I think the tests are really good and really quite accurate to how you would be in that situation. I only have one issue, which is that you can't actually hit anyone, but there's nothing that can really be done there.

[@razorslice99]

Ok this was the best video you have done. I have seen self defense videos before but this was way scarier than all of them. That first scenario shocked me to the core. Does not matter about fancy techniques or athleticism, I am shaken. This is what I needed to see. Thank you for this video. This reminds me of the stress downrange and an incident I experienced at an airport.

[@MisterGames]

I know if i am expecting anyone and who. Not expected, mustn't be for me, the door will not be answered in any capacity. Same with my phone. Not on my contact list then i don't know you and the call will go to VM.

[@MerrillCovers]

This was cool! I did notice that on the last demonstration, when the "officer" came in at the end and said show me your hands, you first accidentally put your hands on your gun while getting to the ground, and it's likely the officer would have shot you

[@jamessteggles6579]

This is an amazing facility! Does anyone know if there is something like this in the UK?

[@Martialarts1on1]

Awesome video and I think you did great as well!! Even hit the bad guy right away on the last drill!!

[@zakmartin]

Ridiculously unrealistic scenarios.

[@EnergiaMartialArts]

Very interesting test! Think you acted realy good tbh

[@mattatomattahto]

It's wild seeing these scenarios and knowing that it's important to get help quickly, but a cop walking in (depending on the officer of course) could make it way worse.

[@tanishqdabla3062]

Hey do you have a girlfriend?

[@HappyCupsInc]

My first thought in the second scenario was to just choke the girl out. I get you probably couldn’t do that in the simulation, but it seems the easiest way to subdue and then restrain her while she’s unconscious so you can call 911 and help the stabbed guy. Depending on when the bystander comes in could throw a wrench into that, but I think you had enough time before he came to at least choke her out.

[@bigballs935]

Yea really, the size difference alone means he could’ve thrown her thru the back door lol (I know they still have to keep the simulations safe tho)

[@SenseiSeth]

Choking somebody who has a knife maybe isn’t the best idea

[@HappyCupsInc]

@@SenseiSeth You had already taken the knife from her, she didn't have it anymore, and already had your arm around her neck/upper chest to control her. I'm talking about 6:03 - not the first scenario.

[@walteradrianmoyano3054]

@@SenseiSeth kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJDbkHx8a9B4n9U

[@integratedfightingarts]

Working through those rooms is no joke. Excellent work sir.

[@MartialartsfitnessUSA]

Where can I do something like this? This looks awesome.

[@ninobrown9600]

Very interesting training both mental and physically, OSU!

[@reginaldwelkin]

Morgan is awesome! Her deviousness makes these scenarios much better!

[@Matt-pr6nl]

Maximum respect to you Seth, the emotions and self doubt in highly intense situations can cripple you can make you a victim.

[@mokujintx]

This is what every "martial arts" academy should strive to teach. Reminds me of some Revgear programs I've attended. Hopefully we will see more of these soon!!

[@EKUgrad1]

Well, I challenge the "Realistic" aspect. The scenario is limited, and you know that you will be attacked. Unarmed, no strikes, no dog, no chokes.

[@morganwilliamson8707]

A lot of people just think they would jump to action should the need arise but this shows even someone with some training it doesn’t always come as natural as we might think. Perspective Seth did awesome though

[@Squashylemon]

That second scenario when the other man accused him of choking the girl and saying to let her go without knowing she stabbed someone... that felt so real and terrifying. You could easily be the good guy in the situation and get accused of being the aggressor if someone didn't see

[@TheHailstorm77]

Sensei Seth. Very good video. This is what we really need to see. Very good scenario programs. These are extremely hard situations. For those keyboard warriors and this martial arts is better than that, just look at these videos. This is very helpful. These are actually great example of real life scenarios and even what cops go through. What would you do if this happened to you? All that martial arts or MMA training won’t help you if you can’t be calm and quickly react to things. Every second count and this wasn’t even in your training. Well done 👍

[@eddiemaiden2012]

Cool video once again 🤘

[@MaharlikaAWA]

Ryan Hoover. Lol he was a krav maga dude I think and he is a guy who just says marrial arts don't work and contlstantly acts like he's doing something different while still using martial arts. He just talks in a tone that sounds super tough and confident so believe eat it up.

[@Kemp1730]

This is incredible, well done!!! The 1st one is difficult to truly react to, maybe with safety glasses yah know cause that's a go to thing when things have hit the fan, there are no more rules when it comes to these types of situations.. I'm not a big guy 5'11 150.. I'm not removing that guy from anything without truly injuring him and then he's coming at me, the likely hood of knocking him out before he gets hands on me is slim, so from the very 1st moment it'd be to disable the eyes and possibly once the throat is exposed. Person coming through the backdoor was a nice surprise, and as we've come to learn there's very little chance of not getting injured when dealing with knife attacks.

[@jamealjordon1376]

“Ah, there’s two of us!” That was priceless. I am imagining a dojo/Dona get/Keon/box/school that can merge this dedicated self-defense scenario aspect with the striking and grappling to see how that bears out with blue guns.

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

That's an awesome video Seth, well done! Does anyone know if there's any place that offers this kind of simulation un Scotland? I'd love to try