John 'Lofty' Wiseman - How it all began! At The Bushcraft Show No.1

John 'Lofty' Wiseman speaks to visitors at The Bushcraft Show www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk No.1 in the series. Find out how it all began for him.

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

I met Lofty back in the 90's and he signed his bushcraft book for me which I had bought some time before. I'm pleased to say that I still have it.

[@abefroman8202]

A real Soldier. Respect from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@eapc44]

good old lofty, had great times chatting with him in his kitchen ,kind and we spoke about many thanks ,thanks a lot lofty ,richard pest control man

[@johnbeck5795]

One of the longest serving members of the SAS and has dedicated his life to helping people.

[@NAYF76]

one of the best talks on you tube

[@Kukisan24]

This man is a Legend in every sense of the word!!! Through his skill and expertise many service personnel have survived in the most hostile conditions.

[@bingo6219]

Wow, so glad i came across this during lockdown. Brought back memories of his survival book i bought over 30 years ago. A complete legend.

[@davidthompson9021]

A wonderful presentation from an equally wonderful man. We love you Lofty......

[@BradMitchell_]

Absolute legend! Upmost respect to him 🇬🇧

[@jonathanwalker8730]

A modest, intelligent, humble man who knows a lot of stuff. If you don't love this man you should go to your doctor and have your pulse taken, because you may be dead. So inspiring.

[@mikew608]

Why couldn't God create more people like him, the western world would be a much better place in 2021.

[@hamstermunchies5558]

The pocket edition of his survival guide is a must for every bug-out-bag/ go-bag. He is the real deal

[@wiseowl239]

John 'Lofty' Wiseman, one of the most respected X SAS men on the planet. ......and such charisma !

[@eapc44]

helps charities in hereford and a lot of other great causes, great to spend time having a brew ,thanks lofty ,take care

[@eapc44]

great instructor , spent time with lofty ,great guy ,done a lot of other special forces training ,book writing too

[@PurdyBear1]

Thank you for your service, and your wonderful books! From an English Lass.

[@stephendrummond7885]

Lofty, your experiences as a soldier reminds me of my days in the Black Watch (9 years) id survive with you anyday im still doing it to this day thanks buddy love the video....

[@truthmediarebel5816]

He was my instructor in Malaysia jungle training when I was SAS. He nearly killed me on a route march, yes through the jungle. I was not fully acclimatized and was sweating too much and went down with heat exhortation. He sat in on a meeting with other instructors and were discussing kicking me out of the Regiment RTU. I pointed out the fact all instructors had been in the jungle two weeks before we arrived and were acclimatized and they should have know better that not every person gets used to the new climate at the same time. I was allowed to stay in the training and 3 days later I passed him on a route march and sarcastically asked if he was OK as I passed him. The lesson I am giving you is make sure everyone in your team are acclimatized before extreme physical exercise.

[@vanardnb]

Yeah no that didn't happen

[@truthmediarebel5816]

@@vanardnb Want a picture of me and Lofty?

[@vanardnb]

@@truthmediarebel5816 Nah mate, just saw your videos. Looks like you're the real deal! My apologies

[@truthmediarebel5816]

@@vanardnb Don't get me wrong Lofty was one of the best but I just needed a couple of more days to acclimatize. Regards Nigel

[@keithlynch7239]

He is such an inspirational speaker!

[@mal310]

A positive mind is a valuable asset. Thanks for sharing. Lofty, top bloke!

[@RealMadridFC4life]

I love this guy! Such a badass!!

[@jelkel25]

I met one of these gentlemen with the tan berets with the wings on the front when I was learning my early bush craft and he reminded me of Lofty, he just went through everything down to its component parts and the task was completed in often the most common sense manor, then he'd just worked and practice'd more than most, no magic, not super human but fantastic people to meet none the less!!

[@factnotfictionpeople1313]

+jelkel25 Many years ago, I was out walking somewhere - where doesn't matter - it was the afternoon of an annual Remembrance Sunday. I saw an old guy with the legendary sand beret and Blue belt (he must have been pushing 70 years old) and one of my biggest regrets is that I hadn't got the sense to walk up to him, offer him my hand and say 'thank you!'. He's probably gone now. But if he's looking down on this modern world, may I just say 'Thank you' - and I'm sorry I hadn't got the balls to say it to your face........

[@JLewis-jf8vb]

Joy to listen to lofty

[@catapultkid1]

i could spend hours listening to his storys

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Favourited!!!!..many thanks for sharing..super background from Lofty!!

[@TheHondafirebladerr]

A great guy with some great stories very intelligent guy and great sense of humour

[@mreynolds3916]

Absolute legend......

[@SuperWahinetoa]

A wonderful life story, thank you so much for sharing this with us. Loved it!

[@donrounds7791]

It started for me with his book. Then I did his course. 10 years on, I might not be an expert but I have picked up skills and kit that might one day make the difference.

[@clantonaw]

Col. Charles (Charlie) Beckwith was a legend in the American Special Operations community. He founded Delta.....and they need no introduction. Great book on the humble beginnings of Delta and Charlie Beckwith. It's called "Inside Delta Force" by Eric Haney.

[@TheOverlord2010]

Legend!, thanks for uploading.

[@TheCurly1956]

total respect living legend

[@paulbrailsford4827]

The mans a legend, a thoroughly nice guy and what he thinks of bear and ray is up to him, but you can mark my words they will not be nasty words because John is a true gentleman, what gripes me is the guys who pretend to know him personally and post on here, like some kind of Trophy!

[@michaelbull1236]

great man great video

[@factnotfictionpeople1313]

And another thing: Something that puts this man way above many of todays 'Gentlemen' if you like; look at 5-06/7 where he clears his throat and covers his mouth. So many today just share their lung/throat contents with everyone. Good on Yer, Lofty - may you live for ever! :-)

[@jerryshea417]

I hav seen hs name pop up in different magazine Articles,so it was great 2put a face 2the Legend(Ray Mears does a good show and is respected,but lofty will always be a SAS man until he dies,so naturally he sceptical about these Tv shows)But what a character, the real McCoy..He's proberly pulled hs hair out wth the former SAS men writing books and doing TV shows..Very down2 earth,unpretentious and the bonefide real deal...great video..

[@simonvance8054]

Damn I'd love to spend a day with Lofty, would be a blast to hear his advice and experiences for survival and of life.

[@simonking195]

You can hear Charles Beckwith's side of that story in his book "Delta Force" - great read into the foundations to SFOD-D (Delta) - He claimed he went down due to shaving and opening up the pours in his skin. He nearly died.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Legend.

[@terryr804]

Proper old Londoner they just hypnotise u with their stories lol

[@simonvance8054]

I miss living in London and knowing / working with characters like him!

[@tinolamartini]

respect!

[@aedonlees3461]

Legend

[@doberman74]

legend

[@romeo9017]

Respect....

[@swampy081268]

Mmm, interesting comments, having being taught by Lofty, any doubters should think again, just cause he's old, doesn't mean he forgotten his knowledge

[@bigtony4829]

How has Lofty not been knighted for his services to Queen and country ..

[@IowaPrepper]

I have to agree that his history and career validate him. Certainly isn't a dickhead mouthing off about others. Speaking the truth is a reality check. Ray Mears is a nice guy and could survive a bit. Bear Grylls can't survive without Walmart backing him. Lofty has clearly paved the way for many others. He is REAL without question. I don't believe we would ever hear of him doing a urine enema in any circumstance :) And I don't see many people end up on the ground missing their teeth.

[@zdenekoldrichmarek2867]

I know about Charlie and Hackworth .Be Blessed.

[@Erwin4595]

This man is a god and SAS survival my bible!

[@Markkrochuk1979]

First of all as wipe, this guy has dealt with more reality than you could probably ever imagine, secondly he's 70+ years old, thirdly how many millions of your books have been sold and highly regarded around the world?

[@RoninGroupUK]

Yes it was mate.

[@nedkelly1117]

He was a bit more hairy when he taught me. Great bloke.

[@factnotfictionpeople1313]

A common thread with so many of these Army/Special Forces guys - trouble at home/poor family life.......

[@SurvivalAussie]

Lofty. I really wish the modern media producers would watch you talk. ASI teach everything you mention in this video, yet due to the modern B.S surrounding 'survival', people think it's all a game or a reality TV programme, for entertainment only. Also, you do still have a few mistakes in your book that should be changed, in regards to Australian survival.

[@SquirrelFromGradLife]

If he were to mention that Bear Grylls several times, as an expedition leader, have had to be airlifted out of a dangerous situation after injuring himself doing something stupid I would have agreed with him. But he fails to mention that. As an expedition leader your only priority is to bring everybody safely back including yourself - and BG completely fails. I'm not talking about his stupid TV stunts, I'm talking about actual expeditions. Look it up. Ray Mears helps save lives, BG not so much

[@georgemitchellmusic]

He trains the SAS, well he used to

[@abefroman8202]

He was SAS!

[@RoninGroupUK]

My Father was Trooper Basil Thompson he served under Bob Turnbull in Malaya. I keep trying to ask lofty if he knew him but he never replies to anyone. Don't know why ! ?

[@factnotfictionpeople1313]

Was that Bob Turnbull of Shotgun fame?

[@zakrikipli1852]

Sarawak Rangers now 1st Regiment Rangers - Agi Idup Agi Ngalaban

[@leaddispenser9]

Idk lofty... im definitely leaving the crash. Get down and wait for them to arrive or not... depending on the problem

[@dave03085]

Lofty train folks to survive not kill

[@michaelscoofield]

BC_TA0WBC in morse code at beginning...

[@heathpinder9978]

better than rob sterling who is a bulls hitter

[@romeo9017]

Glad to notice he kicks Bear Grylls into touch....

[@romeo9017]

Not to mention that Walt Middleton

[@swampy081268]

BG was a reservist, and RM was never in 22, you don't know what you are talking about!!!!

[@barryroach1980]

Andy, sometimes you have to look beyond the culture and ethos and stories , there are a lot of great trainers and bush craft specialists out there that have not been in the Special Forces. I'm hoping you have the knowledge to know that our Special forces guys (whatever regiment they come from) get trained by civvy specialists.

[@hudson7354]

Weren’t you in the Iranian embassy siege? Everyone else was. You can find them boasting about it all over you tube

[@Jahsus]

Hahahahahaahaha you weapon.

[@SquirrelFromGradLife]

So you're actually saying he's perfectly validated in saying stupid insulting shit about people who have trained the SAS, trained with the SAS, trained with several other special forces around the world and their reputation speaks for themselves... yeah that seems about right... He was in the SAS and mouthing off about people that train the very same regiment he was in seems totally justified. Especially as he's standing there looking like he's about to die!

[@SquirrelFromGradLife]

yeah he actually does and you clearly have a problem dealing with reality.. You can see the guy isn't well, he is out of breath just by talking, he clings onto the podium for support, he loses his train of thought etc.. You can mouth off about respect all you want while everyone else lives in the real world.

[@Improveng1]

Why does this bloke always have to knock people like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls?? On the one hand, he wants to encourage us to be interested in survival, on the other hand, once you become very proficient , a' la Mears and Grylls, you become accused of being "hobbyist" survivalists! He maybe a legend but he's a bit 2 faced too.