Bridging the Violence GAP w/ Alan Baker

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[@johnnester820]

I absolutely love this type of content. Many train for the ranged conflict, far less train for close quarters combat, and almost nobody trains for the verbal precursor. It's much easier to get into a fight than it is to get out of one.

[@latymz]

I’ve learned not to engage in conversation with strangers other than a general greeting. People with questionable intent look for engagement. By keeping it moving you’re forcing them to expose their intentions. Keep an alert posture. Don’t get tunnel vision. There may be more than one person. If it’s a tight situation take another option. If no other option is available simply turn back and deal with the delay. If that is not possible, prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Think of what weapons you have on or around you and be prepared to deal with the threat the best you can. We aren’t superheroes with superpowers. But you can develop super awareness. Because in the end, you can only do what you can do. My life is busy with very little time for other things. Staying fit is difficult enough. Gun classes or fighting classes just aren’t practical. I’ve studied and maintained some of what I learned but no time to maintain the level of proficiency I once had. A handful of good techniques is better than a bunch of complicated nonsense. Be quick, totally committed to the action with brutality. First opportunity run away. This isn’t a movie. Going home safely is the goal not look like some action hero.

[@Robmancan1987]

Nothing worse than putting a grown man down just to have him say, from here I have the dominant position 😂.

[@christopherpike8269]

More more more! This is the kind of topic you NEVER see done well on KZbin. This was done VERY well.

[@30rdMAGA-vl9ul]

Awesome content! This could not only save your life but keep you from using deadly force and out of life altering legal battles.

[@History_Coffee]

I grew up in a shit neighborhood with a bunch of junkies everywhere, you don't "verbally spar" you say absolutely nothing and keep walking, don't even make eye contact. The second you engage you're asking for it.

[@CazSmith]

Same where I live.

[@dc174]

@History_Coffee.....yep!

[@crbondur]

Love this! Nice reminder that a well-prepared warrior poet is ready for the verbal judo in the streets, going hands-on when necessary, as well as being comfortable with weapon systems. This reminds me that I probably need to bone up on my martial arts skills.

[@Sman7290]

Better watch it, John. You don't want Mabel's violence.

[@SmojoeZ]

For real cows kill a lot of people every year

[@MichaelSmith-ri1rb]

Moo Jitsu?

[@ketononeill8898]

​@@MichaelSmith-ri1rbnice

[@jont9903]

​@@MichaelSmith-ri1rbI think its actually moo-ey tai.

[@aaronpitts5127]

Don't want none of THAT smoke. She got that look in her eye.😂😂

[@dogabutila]

I really like breaking it down to "ahead if time" "on time" and "behind"

[@peternorton5648]

I really liked that thought process too.

[@yeahright73]

Awesome! I would love to see more of this type of stuff. We go to the range and shoot at a piece of paper downrange, and we go to the MMA class and learn how to fight in a ring, but most of us don't really know how to tie it all together and work through all stages of a conflict from the verbal introduction and posturing to the initial physical contact right through to the deadly force encounter. This sort of bridging the gap is crucial if one wants to survive a violent encounter.

[@jeromenew6754]

Alan Baker is an excellent instructor, glad to see him onboard

[@scottmorgan4169]

Alan Baker is awesome and so is his school. This will be a good class.

[@countersniper432]

Alan is the real deal and humble too. Glad you two collaborated.

[@trapperscout2046]

I recommend learning a grappling art like Wrestling, Judo or Jiu Jitsu in conjunction with firearms training. Historically, grappling arts like have been the most effective when dealing with opponents that are armed when you are unarmed.

[@sirbalanced5486]

100%

[@dylan.-6527]

You can't fight if you, don't know how to grapple. Your weapon is mine.

[@artvandelay1555]

That verbal thing is a good idea. Yelling at someone so they get used to that without getting stressed too much.

[@bryandale7125]

You might tell that aggressive person, "I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm late for a doctor's appointment about this contagious rash that's rapidly spreading."

[@davidbarker4370]

Can't thank you enough for videos like this. PTL

[@marcos061059]

Love the sidewalk drilling! Alan Baker is the real deal.

[@willthomas9244]

"Do you think I was funnier than you would have been, or..." 😂 Well done, John

[@seanp1096]

This is the best content. You’re likely saving lives with this information John. Thank you

[@bjorndavidson9699]

As a long term practitioner of the arts of martial 😂 there is a giant difference between the art, and life preservation. Fancy don’t work, and what works ain’t fancy. Thanks for these videos john, if they do anything, they are bringing practical scenarios to people who learn from screens and can’t fathom what really happens in shitty situations.

[@stevenmartinez3692]

So much humility. Love it

[@lucky13driver]

I recently experienced an attempted car jacking. Fighting someone inside a car or truck is painful ,and difficult. Learning to fight and in a passenger compartment while holding the break and trying to pull a weapon is something I need to learn.

[@anselmvantil7328]

"You stole my mail box and i want it back" 😂

[@shmclaren6902]

Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

This is REAL education. Thanks, John!

[@cdcolquitt]

Alan is the real deal. Great stuff

[@jeffweaver955]

These titans are so valueable

[@gregwright392]

Man, I would of loved that training back in my younger days!

[@Nated-cq4sf]

This is really good. I am a very proficient shooter but have realized I don’t have much skill in between deescalation and a firearm which is where most bad things happen where I am located.

[@AlkisGD]

3:41 - Thank you for that self-report.

[@bryandale7125]

Great stuff, John! As an "older" American Kenpo instructor, you brought me back to my Dojo competition days. These are really important real world scenarios everyone should practice.

[@drunkprobly5906]

This was cool. We do these kinds of “walking at each other” drills and arc of awareness drills and always teach the same things. Great video.

[@9abe9]

Maaaan, that's a treasure of a content, that could very well save a lot of lives! Awesome! And John, you look like you are at home and comfortable with those situations, you give a lot of credibility it goes to show you are very well trained and on top of your game! An online class for those who can't be phisically there would be awesome

[@BamaDad]

That was awesome! I love the way it shows how to negotiate the threat and avoidance whenever possible!

[@dannymccraw4841]

As a one time practitioner martial artist , this is good stuff here, love it

[@kmk1428]

This stuff is so informative ! And so we’ll played! Great content ! And by god we are gonna need it soon enough!!!

[@ZaneC40]

Excited for this and happy the types of videos that yall make are starting to integrate the old style of your channel before wpsn as well as the commentary videos yall started doing afterwards

[@sumtingwong4693]

Two legends right there! Love you guys!

[@brettloo7588]

Always great info in these videos!

[@countrylife4584]

Keep up this amazing content! Always looking for better for the poets as I think you would say! Amazing and love it! God bless and keep up the faith of the good guys!

[@mosheciwal2404]

Yes. Most people definitely underestimate the importance of being funny.

[@Steelcity77]

Great info, thanks John.

[@YellowPaint100]

Y'know how in most martial arts classes when the instructor says to pair up (for sparring)! You get mentally & physically "ready" to go. Well on the street, that verbal escalation is the "ready" signal. This video demonstrates it perfectly! Even though Alan didn't start swinging, he put himself in range to do so.

[@YellowPaint100]

@Warrior.PoetSociety. huh?

[@liamfirebird6922]

This is awesome. I just started some defensive drill exercises with my two sons. This is great! Thank you

[@ChemonV69]

We GOTTA see more of this!

[@philplasterer1547]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! EVERY 2A USER NEEDS THIS TRAINING. ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@scottparkervs.theworld4377]

So elegantly demonstrated

[@gwalchmai21]

That is excellent content. Would love to see some further training classes with Alan on WPSN. Keep up the good work!

[@awhoot1]

And this was absolutely awesome! I would love to watch this guy train people or me like this

[@timmoss3226]

Loved this!! More, more!!

[@aberodriguez4149]

Things to keep in mind, thank you for sharing.

[@brianshuler6951]

Tha was really good. Congrat's to both of you.

[@Jim-zs8vy]

AWESOME scenario training.

[@jpalmi]

I like your videos, but really enjoyed and appreciated this one. love seeing natural training kick into gear automatically, and especially also like to see a skilled warrior always able and willing to learn more. Great instruction and video

[@vishalseusankar9793]

Clearly two master warriors at play!

[@carguy1979]

I appreciate this. Like the ASP guy says “practice your verbal judo”. Try to avoid a fight if possible but be ready to defend. Great stuff 👍🏻

[@ketononeill8898]

Man this is crazy stuff. An amazing opportunity, too!

[@brandons9398]

My buddy and I came up with this back in the 80s, he was a second-degree black belt. We called it, Gundo. Very informative video!

[@namastaytay]

Excellent!

[@JH-lq2jn]

Well done, John.

[@Renaldo135]

awesome stuff thank you.

[@exotichandyman]

More of this. So good.

[@ipguyman108]

Great presentation John and Alan ..!

[@j.r.palehorse]

This is the content I enjoy

[@andrewbixler8920]

Just attended a May to muzzle class, I was very impressed!

[@travij66]

Wow, This is awesome, Serious Real World training. I would like to see more of this with the two of you.

[@brandonm3375]

Awesome clip! Great stuff to ponder!

[@gabe4131]

Great content. Thank you gentlemen

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Great stuff, really solid!

[@Christ_Of_The_Crusaders]

Excellent Video as Always I enjoy Your Videos 🇺🇲💯🫡

[@AlphaAchilles]

Really nice instinctual Kimura that you went to. I do the same thing almost without thinking. Ive spent most of my life rolling and submitting guys that I do it without even thinking about it. It's good to see.

[@brettelizabethspore]

Need to watch this on repeat and practice practice practice.

[@IMNOTtheetiger]

This was so good to watch.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Excellent.

[@curtisszymczyk1339]

Great video and sounds like a very effective course. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulhornbogen980]

Mr. L. Became aware of you through Mark D. podcast. Subscribed this channel and your podcast. Plan to get your book sir. I like your humor. Keep up the good work.

[@billg7101]

John you definitely ought to do more with this guy. Sorry I miss his name, in a loud car...Love and Respect Brother

[@aliceburte9278]

Thank You John love the channel 👍🇺🇸

[@Mounty621]

Great stuff!

[@PracticalKungFu]

Outstanding stuff!

[@kwhitney6238]

Lol, John your just awesome. Love the videos!

[@anthonygoodrich6487]

I got my kids and I into BJJ about 3 months ago to work on handling themselves physically. They're loving it.

[@vpr2528]

Great info!

[@leoramirez7583]

That really is awesome

[@glovebox6770]

That’s awesome! When you took him down I thought “Man he did that well that was a good decision” and even liked the position you got him into, but then when he broke it down on why it actually wasn’t ideal and talked about letting go of the two on one and pulling your right arm out for side control I was like “Oooo i like that better!” His class would be so good!

[@Coltbreath]

Great technique!

[@my3sons386]

Fantastic training

[@jacobh8001]

Absolutely love it 🇺🇲🤙🏼

[@ramrod1290]

MORE PLEASE

[@LOVES-A1911]

When I worked in law enforcement/ corrections part of my regular training involved disarming, ground fighting/defense/weapons retention/submission, it's good stuff to know especially in todays society where you don't know how things will go from one second to the next.

[@jeffdonaldson6538]

Great stuff to start thinking about. Thanks!

[@jeffdonaldson6538]

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[@bladimilsanchez7905]

Pretty good stuff, Kudos

[@2ndtonone197]

Great stuff ,humorous but tactical. God's Blessings.

[@loymedic]

Excellent

[@Sivesind]

More! MOOOORE!!!

[@TheSansoomike]

Good stuff. I never slow down or stop for people I don't know trying to engage me on the street.

[@jordanshumway3679]

I want more of this

[@wethepeople9908]

Great video

[@trapperscout2046]

I would argue that proficiency in the use of firearms is a part of the martial arts. I would cite Hojutsu as an example, the Japanese martial art dedicated to the use of the arquebus.

[@kimjansson7179]

It certainly is. It's just that martial arts have been diluted through times of peace and gotten less and less lethal which is what you see today in combat sports with rules and everything. Almost seems like reinventing the wheel again today trying to blend firearms with "hand to hand" techniques because of the unfortunate "split" between armed and unarmed fighting when fighting with or without weapons have always been true and original martial arts throughout thousands of years of our history. But somewhere along the last hundred years maybe? We (Mostly richer countries) decided to become civilized and can no longer practice chopping heads off so the fists will have to do.