3 Signs Someone CAN Fight

How would you spot a trained fighter in the street or bar? What are the 3 signs you would look for? This week we list ours, but list your indicators of a trained fighter or martial arts guy in the comments below. Also watch: Can YOU SPOT 3 SIGNS of a TRAINED FIGHTER?.. The Joe Schilling Case • Can YOU SPOT 3 SIGNS o...
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[@roaroa5291]

So my dad was a boxer and he had a friend and fellow boxer who was a good boxer (won several competitions), but got into fights with people who were stupid enough to provoke him and beat them horribly. He died from being shot in a bar by some guy who probably couldn't fight. He was sent home from overseas in a closed casket. I don't think he was 40 yet at that point. The point: it doesn't matter how seasoned a fighter you are, how big, how accomplished. Do not get cocky and do not get into fights unnecessarily thinking you can take the other person, because there will always be some lunatic who doesn't believe in fair fights or fair play competition.

[@ninjanix7288]

Yup and treat everyone and I mean everyone as a dangerous person! All it takes is a box cutter to the neck🙏🏻🥷🏻

[@fightscience]

Said story but a valid point in the real world. Some parts of the world there is little or no value to human life. People will take it for a watch or a phone. So ego will get a good fighter in a lot of trouble.

[@ninjanix7288]

@@fightscience you did a video that was the most important ever to me about 2 years ago. About “Mobility”🙏🏻🥷🏻

[@Fluoride_Jones]

Why's the guy who doesn't believe in "fair fights" a lunatic, if a trained fighter's bullying them? It sounds like your dad's former friend was a cocky asshole who got his comeuppance.

[@orangefacedbuddah1776]

good morality tale.

[@2023Red]

As an old man with heart condition, there is zero chance for me to win a fist fight with some a young thug. So I always have my two fiends close by. Smith & Wesson.

[@mfundimkhize3137]

Yep, I got a CZ 75 semi-automatic parabellum straight from Czechoslovakia.

[@MikeBesk]

Cowardice is an illness.

[@alexpylemma]

Enjoy fighting in prison then🤣

[@Steve_A_R]

Gun brings equality to all

[@lad1115]

@MikeBesk and i have a gun

[@ZenKrio]

A major sign that someone can fight, is that they won't want to fight, because they will understand that at any time, someone could literally die.

[@ggncrider]

Yep! 💯

[@trevorgarrett7602]

Add young age and alcohol and you are wrong. 😉 You are often correct, but drunk and young fighters can look for trouble. Bounced for yrs at a high level. Tossed MANY trained fighters, wrestlers, NFL players etc etc. Hard alcohol makes people do dumb stuff. Drunk gang members who have been in dozens of fights aren’t worried about it, and they know how to fight, & box.

[@ZenKrio]

@trevorgarrett7602 Alcholoe just makes the truth come out. Those weren't real fighters lol, they were moronic children with some sort of complex lol.

[@badjaeaux]

that i actually realise after 20 years of training, now i avoid sparring as much as i could

[@lacca_music214]

Not really lol. Maybe when they’re a little older or more mature. But some guys love a good brawl, a lot of trained fighters were the neighborhood tough guy growing up and got into MMA/boxing because they loved fighting.

[@someoneelse.2252]

Bottom line: 1) Never underestimate the guy standing opposite you. 2) If you think you're a tough guy, there is always a guy tougher than you.

[@00fordxlt]

true but at this point I'm a pretty peaceful guy and I don't want to fight, but given a good enough reason I'll gladly go out on my shield and do my best to take a piece of the other guy with me, crazy don't scare 😅

[@mikelowry9709]

2 is false. Ever heard of Jon Jones? It how about any other undefeated fighter thru time? Really makes your recycled quotes false.

[@00fordxlt]

@@mikelowry9709 Jon Jones is the UFC kingpin but he's still beatable on the streets. You're not taking into account the lack of rules outside the octagon, personally i think I have a perfect plan to beat any man, be meaner and better equipped 🤣

[@00fordxlt]

@@Inaluogh you underestimate the part where I said better equipped, don't think for a second that I have any reservations about using all tools at my disposal.

[@echelonrank3927]

3) if u bring muscles to a gun fight ure not tough

[@justdoingitjim7095]

Having served in the Marine Corps and been a bouncer at bars in the bad part of town, my best defense has been to deescalate situations. Being 5'8", but a stocky 190 pounds helped. Many times someone pulled a knife or even a gun in a bar and most times they were just trying to scare someone or make a point. In all but one such events I was able to get them to put away the weapon and leave. The one time I didn't was, I was breaking up a fight between two guys who were duking it out with fists. I grabbed one guy and flung him back just as the other guy came up with a knife and stabbed me in the stomach. Granted, he was trying to stab the other guy and got me instead, but it still hurt like hell! He ran out the door and someone tripped him. He dropped his knife, but kept on running. Several people knew the guy, so the police picked him up at home. Of all the fights I broke up that involved weapons it was the one I never saw that got me. Now at 70 years old I'm looking down at that scar thinking about how lucky I really was.

[@MrWolfheart111]

So what happened to the bouncing job, Do you get paid time off or extra money because you got stabbed during the job?

[@solomonmarcus5496]

Wow, I'm happy you survived that brother. The information is priceless though.

[@GalaxyFluke]

My ex is 5’10 and 175 soaking wet. He looks like a small skinny dude with regular clothes on. Was completely ripped and pound for pound super strong. One of those guys that could walk on a ninja warrior set and win the first try without training. He was in the army for few years but did ju jitsu after and the funniest memory I have of him is flying through the air to jump on the shoulders/back of a 6’6 - 250+ pound dude to choke hold him. He never threw a punch and the guy was out in few seconds. (Big guy had just sucker punched his friend)

[@willrobinson1671]

I have a very similar build as you. People sometimes underestimate because of the height. You just have to use it to your advantage. They may not know that you have the speed and agility of a smaller guy, but still pack the weight of a 200 pounder in your punch. Would I go and intentionally pick a fight with someone 6'2", 250, of course not. But I wouldn't back down, either.

[@ragzlz8266]

Tough guy

[@vetman548]

My friend who was a boxer and martial artist always told me to think that everyone one you meet could be a fighter. He advised me to never judge a person on how they looked. His idea was to get away if you can and don't fight. However if you cant do that give it everything you have.

[@joejones9520]

if one wants to fight join an official martial sport but never ever fight outside of that, even an agreed upon unofficial match, if anything goes wrong, can ruin the "victor's" life.

[@UserLbc]

That's the truth never underestimate anyone.. size doesn't matter.

[@danlacrosse3662]

True. The slim pale scrawny dude may give you a quick lesson you did not expect.

[@robbyjh5857]

Never underestimate anyone although from this advice it does talk of key elements 2 watchout 4 to confronting circumstances

[@anonymousgamer8807]

My dad told me that a couple times, cause I gott in a couple fights when I was younger.

[@captaincat1743]

If somebody tries to start a fight for no reason and you are trying to back down but they are becoming more aggressive the chances are they are not a trained fighter, but in fact are somewhat insecure.

[@PaulStringini]

I agree. I've never involved myself in a public brawl. Save it for the ring. De-escalate.

[@davebitton6624]

Not always true. There are good and bad people in every group, including trained fighters. 🤷

[@Gabriel.1985.]

Exactly right ​@@davebitton6624

[@captaincat1743]

@@davebitton6624 I agree - I have trained since a young age (3 karate schools, one boxing club and an MMA school) and there were nobheads training also but they were always in the minority. Boxing actually had some of the nastiest people I've ever met, who were involved in extortion and gang crime) but all in all the vast majority were not people who started fights for no reason, that's why I said "the chances are they are not a trained fighter"

[@mr.sensible5134]

Exactly right!!The bully feels like he has something to prove!!!

[@fistiantv4800]

Agreed, I am a Muay Thai and Taekwondo fighter and me and a friend of mine got in trouble with two guys on a festival. I am a very carefull and attentive person so I noticed how one of them pulled his knife slowly out of his pocket. These guys were standing like 10 to 15 meters away while this happened so we had just enough time to walk away, but as soon we noticed that they are following us we ran away. If the other person has a weopon y'all should always run away.

[@Themapleleaforever]

Taekwondo-Kick-boxer-Wrestler atm here. Very much agreed

[@Mlotshaw1]

i trained kali specifically to study blade combat facing and using blades are a complete different animal , grapplers are at the most risk if they dont knife train

[@fleatactical7390]

Trained gun-owner here. I agree 110%. Always avoid. I carry for that one instance when I may not be able to get away.

[@nateb4543]

Even if you aren't sure they have a weapon, walk away

[@fistiantv4800]

@@nateb4543 true

[@ozzyo5711]

Ultimately never underestimate anyone, Always be prepared for any situation.

[@zulubeatz1]

Best advice in this section. I could add ask anyone who is proficient that you trust to show you anything they can. Try martial arts even if you don't like that particular style you will learn something. Keep fit. Peace

[@nunyab666]

Use common sense and avoid a physical confrontation at all costs but if you see a guy with a cauliflower ear or two he’s at the very least a wrestler and anyone can have a gun and be stupid enough to use it with with the slightest provocation. Be safe.

[@edgardofernandez7511]

Exactly true what u said

[@andrewmontgomery8428]

Exactly. Look at Vladimir Putin. He’s the size of a small woman but he could probably kick anyones a$& on this thread.

[@nek_ad]

true, if you can- avoid, if you must confront- hit first. better go to prison than having a broken jaw or worse

[@PRSer]

All these rules do not apply when you are in Thailand. The fruit seller, the tuk tuk driver, the souvenir shop guy, the 7 eleven staff the road sweeper and literally anyone may all be former pro fighters or even former state Muay Thai or local stadiumchamps. I know a coffee stand lady who used to fight back in her village as a kid and teenager during local festivals. All these people are friendly and nice. You'd never know that they can take an elbow to the face and happily smile like it was nothing hahaha

[@fightscience]

Perhaps that's the solution to having a peaceful society. If everyone fought,.noone would want to afterall. People would be much more chilled.

[@PRSer]

@@fightscience Yup maybe. The Thai people personify what u just said almost perfectly. They're probably one of the most chilled people in the world BUT OH BOY can they throwdown like Rodtang when they want to hahaha

[@tileux]

You dont get into fights in thailand. Its rule no 1 - because every thai will come running to help out their fellow thai against a foreigner. Theres no such thing as a 1 v 1 in a street fight in thailand. Its always 1 v 10, minimum. And even mike tyson aint going to win that.

[@tileux]

@@fightsciencewas trained to fight. I’m in no physical condition - due to injuries - to do it now but in all my training there was a golden rule: your feet are your first line of defence. Use them to avoid fights. And if you have no choice but to fight you disable your assailant then use your feet to get away from the situation. Ive had a few confrontations on the street - once with a 7ft maori (and i have to admit, in that case i wanted him to swing, but he didn’t, although he was definitely thinking about it). Ive only ever swung a fist at one guy on the street (and that missed). The rest, people have always backed down and I’ve backed down to let them move along. I dont think training people to fight creates a more polite society - unless maybe you train them as i was and they adopt the attitudes i was trained in. But ive seen lots of trained fighters who are arseholes and use their training to intimidate people. At the end of the day, trained or not, people will be people. Character matters.

[@alexanderchampagne1149]

Fighters do not have long hair bro it applies.

[@raymondshamsher9052]

I heard this story once of a MMA fighter at my gym that got killed in South East Asia, he got into a bar fight with 4 dudes over a girl he was dancing with. He did easily knock down all 4 dudes and even broke one of the guys jaw but unfortunately he was killed because someone threw a glass bottle at his head from behind and he died. This story told to me by my coaches is a reminder that you may be a baddass that can take people on easily and defeat them however in the streets people don't play fair

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Don't get into fights in Asia. You will get what I call "surrounded". Asians stick together and will attack you just because you are a foreigner. 35 on 1 is not good odds. I've seen it myself, people getting stomped out by a crowd.

[@gwills9337]

Thank you for sharing this - yes, there is a huge difference between fighting and violence

[@FlacK88-ek8vg]

They will jump you ,20 of them will just swarm you,and you will be fkd up...

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

@@gwills9337you wouldn’t know about that life little buddy

[@firkejdjneii28283]

​@@strongestnattyever-videos2247ooh so scary big man do you hunt down bears for appetizers? Shiver me timbers

[@johnootot]

I worked at a renowned ‘tough’ club for a couple of years whilst studying at university. I had been boxing since I was 8. My dad was a boxer who ran me and my brother through 2 hours before school everyday. At 17 I started karate and jujitsu. When I worked as “security” in the club I was often buddied with this huge bodybuilder lad. I found out why. Not to be critical of him or anything, coz to be frank, his sheer size and menace got 90% de-escalation and compliance issues sorted. But in the 10% situations that didn’t work, he was literally as useless as a hat on an ass. That’s when I had to earn my pay.

[@fleatactical7390]

LMAO, hilarious! Smart club management if they ran you guys like that.

[@dosomestuff1949]

Count yourself lucky that u have a goddamn boxer as a dad. That’s a goodamn privelage.

[@staninjapan07]

as useless as a hat on an ass too funny

[@johnootot]

@@dosomestuff1949 yeah, he was a hard old bastard too. We never got free passes in anything. That’s their generation. Tough as nails but with honor and decency towards others. I wouldn’t want it any other way…. Except a bit of extra love and open affection would have been nice 😊

[@jasonhuttermusic424]

same. bounced in Atlanta. a big guy is good for prevention and deescalation. once a brawl starts though u need a team.

[@thedownwardmachine]

The good news about trained fighters is that if they have that much self discipline to go to weekly classes, they usually will have the mental capacity to de-escalate. That is, in every gym I’ve trained in, I’ve yet to meet someone who fights in public by choice. Often gyms don’t like to train agro types, and knowing how to take someone apart tends to mellow them. This of course is not universal.

[@fightscience]

Yep... very true. Some of the best fighters I've met are the least likely to fight. Of course I've met a few that were frankly predators. This was a personality defect in why they caused trouble. That's why I think it important for coaches to look for predatorary behaviour. I once asked one of my MMA fighters when we were walking to the cage "what are we here for?"

[@MrWolfheart111]

Men need to fight.... Its in our Fn blood. If he gets his fix in the gym... thats where it needs to stay. :)

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Totally agree. Why fight, when you KNOW you can win?

[@kidkid985]

Most real fighters deescalate situations, although I’ve know a few fighters who get into street fights but they are idiots

[@richierottweiler923]

@thedownwardmachine yes, i couldn’t agree more. I also find that hazard perception is also more prevalent in people who train. As stated, being calm and level headed in any potential negative situation is drilled into all of us whom train

[@billreddy7593]

Being ranked in 6 martial arts over 45 years, keeping calm and maintaining proper distance is key. Learning to de-escalate situations has kept me from getting in physical confrontations. Usually it takes two to tango. Walking away is always the best choice. :-)

[@SAUNITRIES]

I agree. Unfortunately, with some of these crazy sob's, walking away can get you killed too.

[@vtwinpower1897]

I bet money on it, u didn't walk away very few times. I've trained for decades n . I would just say walk away while u can

[@jjdillon1207]

When you know how to fight you don’t have to show you can fight.

[@NinjaWarrior-nd8jb]

But is you can’t walk away that day they become intimate with FAFO

[@rodrigoibarra613]

Incredibly true. One of the main teachings of martial arts to always find a non-violent solution.

[@billallen2402]

I worked in a prison for 16.5 years and saw violence every day. I saw what works and what doesn’t. After while you can pick up the signs something is coming down. I had to make room entries on inmates and used timing most of the time to gain the edge and working together with other officers was the key. You use numbers and “all at once”. One at a time officers get hurt. Most real tough guys are not looking at you wondering if they can beat you. They are planning ahead how they will do it. And who gets off first has a big advantage. If he lands and hurts you, they keep throwing in clusters of punches and don’t stop until it is over or they are restrained. Body language and how you carry yourself is big as this video has shown. But even being tough won’t help you if you are facing several who want to hurt you. Most bullies in bars watch people and pick out those who won’t give him any challenge. I would drink until I reached a certain level and stop. I always wanted to be prepared to defend myself if I had to. Bullies always lead with their dominant hand and count on landing their haymaker. You will see “panic” on their face when they miss and are out of position and vulnerable. They build reputations by targeting someone drunk who is clumsy and stumbling. Best advice is to avoid a fight and see it coming before it happens.Too much testosterone in bars where there are women. And always go in with buddies and never alone. I would always survey the room first to look for the troublemakers and always look for potential weapons and exits also. I am an older man now who usually carries a gun or knife concealed and avoid certain places. Fighting is for the young bucks and I concede but will still defend myself or my wife. Just differently these days. And I would never pull a weapon unless I am using it.

[@ChiPpification]

spot on!

[@pocket83squared]

It's been years since I've been around any violence. Pure peace up here in the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless, my monkey-brain still surveys the area every time I find myself in any place where I'd consider myself vulnerable. Maybe I'm too cynical, but men can be monsters. I respect the resolution to never pull a weapon unless it's needed. Personally, I don't carry, but I'm probably still strong enough to disarm or discourage some of the younger guys who might be thinking about taking a crack at me. Strange thing though: although I'm cautious mentally, I have absolutely no fear of violence. Seems like many of the guys that _do_ carry have lots of fear. While getting gas the other day, a short, chubby guy who was probably in his late 60's pulled up to the pump next to me, and I couldn't help but notice the license plate advertising his "protected by Smith & Wesson" security system. It's hard not to see such a man as a coward; why would anyone think that advertising their weapon would dissuade violence? If anything, it seems like an enticement, a challenge. Instantly, I started to survey him in my mind, imagining how I might take him down and/or disarm him, if I were forced to. Deep down, that little guy _must_ be a bully in spirit, but he's been trapped in a non-threatening looking package. Since such insecurities drive men to arm themselves in the name of 'defense,' I can't help but think that he might be, inadvertently, the most dangerous type of bully there is: a provocateur. Here's to continued peace and civility, sir. Good luck.

[@bluevelvetbully6873]

You are one of the few who knows wtf you're talking about.

[@tedj432]

Used to box and do karate. Still powerlift at 73 and hold Tx state BP record. My top trainer taught me to always get there 1st on the street and then it's over with a ko. Never be within reach unless you're ready to throw. Guys gang up nowadays several on you at 1 time. Only time I ever got hit on the street was from behind. I survived but had many bruises losing my vision for a few seconds with 2 guys throwing at me, still blind from that behind shot. It's wise to carry so I do but wouldn't show it unless absolutely no choice. Can still put 'em away with a quick 1-2. Best wishes brother.

[@mikelowry9709]

I seen many co’s get obliterated because they thought they were tougher than criminals who have fight the whole lives. They only gang up and jump on one inmate physically striking and slamming the faces off stools steps whatever especially once they get you in cuffs. Your profession is full of cowards. As you should know if you are a man in reality

[@SgtRock57]

One thing I’ve learned over the years is not to be where bad stuff could happen such as bars at zero dark thirty (nothing good happens at 3AM down town). Choose your friends wisely. If you hang with loudmouthed people who think they are super bad, you may wind up as collateral damage when they write checks with their mouths their behinds can’t cover.

[@AnObservantTraveller74]

Well said.

[@Ferg-1958]

I've been in the business for 50 years. You speak the truth. Any true friend would not put you at risk or involve you. Plus you're right, you just avoid trouble spots and drunken hours. 👊

[@awjelfs5034]

One issue with this, in America loads of people carry concealed pistols. thousands and thousands of people. don't bring a fist to a gun fight.

[@paleriderpublishing451]

A gun does not automatically mean you win. In close range knifes which are easier to get out dominate. Guns can be difficult to get out when your getting stomped on and may even be taken away from you

[@kidkid985]

⁠@@paleriderpublishing451 exactly that where gun owners are over confident, bout time you reach for your gun or go to the car to get your gun, you are already on the ground getting pounded out or stomped out, if a person seriously wants to fight you, he will do it then and there.

[@jupiterjunk]

If we're close enough where we can fist-bump each other, it's smarter to not draw. It'll just turn into a wrestling match for the sidearm. For me, the issue is with cowards that start something, start loosing, then turn to the sidearm.

[@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517]

That's why you train IPSC...

[@francislutz8027]

If you've ever been stabbed or had a gun pulled on you driving down the road in traffic, you would too.

[@davidcarpenter8741]

Never get within striking distance unless you are prepared to fight. Once someone enters that space strike first.

[@drakemoreland9787]

Correct. A lot of misinformation in this video. The whole “being comfortable while someone is in your face” is not a good idea. Good fighter or not , you can’t rely on your reflexes especially if you’re just standing there waiting to see if they are going to attack or not . Luckily for the demonstration video of the big guy getting laid out , big guy was slow . Not everyone will be

[@MrWolfheart111]

Dont look his face.... look at the middle of his chest.... that way you can see all his weapons. Ya distance is learned thing.

[@drakemoreland9787]

That’s good for fighting, but could escalate a situation if you show you aren’t going to look the aggressor in the eye. I personally will look in the eye for a second or two unwavering and then redirect my gaze somewhere else (to the side) during a slow blink. Sort of throws them off and most with aggressive intent don’t know how to register it. Just make sure you don’t return gaze to them and watch them in your periphery

[@KBJ58]

Unless you are trained at close-quarter fighting. Wing-Chun is a good example of this. Most people who are not trained struggle to get any power into anything they throw from a short distance.

[@4legsgood]

@@drakemoreland9787yep. Doesn’t matter how trained someone is. If hes in your face you can grab/elbow/butt him. I’ve seen good kick-boxer smashed to hell cos he was in someone’s face and trying to intimidate!

[@barrybrierly9536]

I was fighting in bars and elsewhere thru my 20’s and 30’s. PTSD from Viet Nam. Last major fight almost killed me. Two gorillas held me while the 3 rd worked me over with a 4 point ashtray. Ended up with 3 concussions and had to lay flat for 6 weeks then had surgery for deviated syptum. ( nose ). By the time I was 100% I dropped my revenge plans and moved on. My intended revenge coulda locked me up for life. Now Im old, in good health, loving wife, no current enemies. A good Life can be created out of choas.

[@johngalvin3124]

Well done for moving on and finding happiness 😊

[@michaelgregor1640]

Good on you for letting things go and living a good life. And thank you for your service. I rarely agree with the wars our government starts, but I respect the contribution you guys make to our nation.

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

I grew up fighting then joined the Marines now I live off grid in the mountains. I loved fighting when I was dumb. Now I'll walk away from a fight if I can. Most fights can be de escalated. That being said anything can be a weapon. Pay attention to your surroundings. Trust your gut and everything will work out. Me personally I live alone and the wood burning stove keeps me company. Peace

[@richiel5384]

Err and your iphone Mr “off the grid”. 😂

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

@@richiel5384 Iphones are for people that choke on skin flutes.

[@mathieu2moon]

​@@richiel5384 off grid doesn't mean no cell.

[@advanceddarkness3]

@@mathieu2moon it certainly doesn't mean posting on social media....lol. You're so far from "off the grid".

[@ri3m4nn]

@@advanceddarkness3 there is literally an internet provider based on providing off-grid people with service. And that company happens to be owned by the richest man in the world.

[@aidancampbell5644]

These are the signs of a boxer. A Thai boxer looks different. So do most other martial arts. The real thing to look for is how calm they are when confronted and how they are standing. I used to work a door in a rough place with a small guy who was studying ninjutsu (a note here for anyone thinking of being stupid in a bar - the small bouncers can all fight better than the big ones) and I don’t think I ever saw him nervous. Always calm and polite, but always had enough space around him to act if he needed to. Be afraid of the people who are polite in tense situations, it usually means they are dropping into their training, and their job is to mop the floor with other people who think they can fight.

[@johnsagar1152]

Nonsense your obviously a small man trying to deal with your lack of inches

[@ruffianotv]

Very good.

[@aidancampbell5644]

@@formosan2823 sadly, there are a lot of idiots out there who get a couple of drinks in them and want to see if they can take on the bouncers. However, they usually pick one of the smaller ones - mistakenly thinking they are going after an easier target. … and yeah, working as a bouncer, it’s all locks, holds and restraints - mainly aikido. Being able to talk is important, but if you work in a nightclub where you have to shout to be heard, defusing a situation becomes about locking down anyone who is fighting and either kicking them out or handing them over to police (usually the latter).

[@brianroberts815]

Well spoken. It just might be the smaller size bouncers are the roughest ones. They don't watch a door if they're pussies. They're rough. I know a woman from Thailand, Lampang provence and she's 5'4" and 105 lbs sopping wet. I don't think I know anyone that could take her down.

[@madmax8949]

Was his name John Dalton?

[@callyjoe164]

NEVER, NEVER EVER FIGHT ANYONE WITH CAULIFLOWER EARS!!! Discolored knuckles, facial scars and bruises... Never fight these type of people.

[@fightscience]

Indeed... it can end badly. You have to be just as ugly to overcome these Guys. 😉

[@orangefacedbuddah1776]

no just wait to die?how ridiculous is your suggesstion.

[@MrWolfheart111]

Usually these folks are pretty nice though. :)

[@KBJ58]

Some of the best fighters I've ever encountered have none of these, as they tend not to get hit as often. Have a look at Mark, we trained under the same Sifu, a chap called James Sinclair - he didn't have cauliflower ears, or scars either, and looked more like a PE Teacher than a fighter. Appearance is not all.

[@bobmathews9072]

@@KBJ58 True , look at Geoff Thompson , he looks like a bank manager

[@rickgut2004]

One of the few things that taking Karate as a kid taught me was striking distance. NEVER stand in someones striking radius. Especially if it's a possible fight situation. Enter that radius only to strike them, then move outside of it again.

[@markmorris76]

best post of the entire video. Exactly.

[@tdenver68]

There is always someone badder than you

[@catch40507]

Former boxer who did some moonlighting as a bouncer here - I agree with basically all of this but some depends on what kind of fighter we're talking about. If I think someone is going to hit me, my first reaction is to step back with my right foot and take a small step back with my left (while saying I don't want to fight). That creates some distance and lets me load that left leg (right handed). I won't crowd someone because I need the room. But I also won't put my hands up. One reason is I don't want to be accused of being the guy who picked the fight. The other is I know I can get them up very quickly if I need to. Tough guys who couldn't fight seemed to have a very bad habit of mistaking that for being afraid and then walking right into a punch. So for folks in the comment section: if a person steps back, look where their feet are. If they're staggered, that might be a boxer who is willing and able give you brain damage.

[@_munkykok_]

They all run from MUNKYKOK

[@zulubeatz1]

Agree getting feet right helps even if they do manage to hit you. I used to fight on the street as a youth and the number of big lumps who came straight chest first at me, I did just like you say often pushed them middle chest away as I stepped back they would bounce back straight into it.

[@simongloutnez589]

Learned yoseikan budo (a mixed martial art) at the age of 13 and stopped at 19... and seriously I dont want to fight because I know the pain, and I know I could easily end up in hospital, or worse, prison... Thats why my go to move was simply to like back one step saying I dont want to fight and kick him in the fucking knee. People dont see it coming and its easy to retreat from someone who cant run anymore.

[@davidmiller4532]

keeping your hands down seems pretty stupid tbh and I haven’t met anyone fast enough to block me sticking a knife in their throat yet.

[@VGEmblem]

Ironically, kicking someone in the knee is one of the cruelest things you could do

[@ruimvp]

I imagine that a trained fighter is the one that saves more energy before the fight, because everybody knows that when things start you will gonna need it.

[@fightscience]

Yes... Good point.

[@MrWolfheart111]

Remeber to breath. Folks forget when things get hot. It helps with your stamina and such. :)

[@aidancampbell5644]

@@formosan2823 if you are in a fight with a trained fighter, it won’t last that long. You’re not wearing heavy padded gloves. There is no referee to stop him/her when you can’t fight back. The first strike that lands (I favour a front arm hook or elbow) will daze you enough for the others to land. Very, very rare for a street fight to last for more than 5-10 second if someone actually knows what they are doing (and that is usually only because one person spends the whole time moving backward).

[@TONACROXTREMEEEVIDEOS]

@@aidancampbell5644 i actually don't strike first and i am now a big guy like u have seen at first clip of the video but thats from my back injury before covid so i'm still waiting for my back surgery but atm thats irrelevant it's usually pupmped guys who are trying to do some kind of a brawl or a mess where is high probability that there are some cameras or bystanders ...short story long ill try to back down but ih uses an momentum or swings first ill use that to my advantage and kick him one ore multiple times to get him down then maybe choke him if he is alone if not ill get full on and wait for police to come

[@TONACROXTREMEEEVIDEOS]

and yes i am fully trained for standup and ground., 38 now and i was in it from 9 yrs old and in 95 to 99% of ppl that are drunk will come at you with head shot

[@chuco915C]

As a guy with no limbs, I’ve learned that when I get in a confrontation I can’t do shit because I have no limbs. De-escalating is the best way to go.

[@Looking-great]

Is your name Rollo? Just roll away. Deescalate.

[@sonnychornley9457]

Lol idioy

[@madmax8949]

My wife was a elementary school teacher and she had a student that was missing most of his arms due to a congenital defect. She said he got in a fight once and kicked the sh*t out of another kid.

[@user-vk4qn5cl2m]

If someone is trying to pick a fight with you while you have no limbs, they ain’t shit….period!!

[@Defhrone]

Man, if I saw something like that from the corner of my eye, the guy might still have limbs, but no more head.

[@seesidesummerhouse6112]

I’m 38 and I’ve never been in a street fight. I feel how you carry yourself, who you associate with, and where you associate are big factors in whether or not you’ll find yourself in an altercation.

[@bikiniluvnguy1]

"arguing with a stranger", a situation that you should avoid at all cost to start with. it has served me well through life. great vid.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

That's what the Internet is for :) hehehe Ultimately though, being agreeable and having a live-and-let-live view of life does NOT cut it with many, many people. They pick and choose their targets first and foremost based on physical size because there's little else to do it with. That's why guns were invented.

[@EddieG1888]

My mum _always_ said to me as a kid _"the quiet ones are the ones you've to watch out for"_ . She also told me _"kick them in the balls, and most boys will go down"_ . She had good advice, my mum.

[@zakzwijn8410]

kicking someone in the balls is also what's being encouraged at the Krav Maga dojo where I train. There's no 'honor' in street fights. You fight so you can go home.

[@byrospyro4432]

I've seen a few fights and kicking the other person in the balls just enrages them lmfao. I think its something to do with the adrenaline you don't really feel it at the time as much.

[@eddiel2531]

Not always true, I worked in corrections for 20 years. I saw one inmate kick another in the balls, he didn't flinch, he was heavily medicated. He only got pissed and fucked him up. Next day he felt it though. Go for the throat, if you can't breath, you can't fight.

[@NegativeROG]

My mom said, "There's always room for Jello"

[@_munkykok_]

MUNKYKOK MOM SAID KIKKEM IN THE BALLS UNTIL DEAD

[@chuckcottrill]

signs: 1) stance & position: hands down, relaxed, no target scan 2) movement: not flatfooted, well coordinated, rely on timing 3) short hair, scuffed knuckles, broken nose, stocky neck, shoulders, tap-out t-shirt also, behavior, confidence

[@HighlanderNorth1]

Exactly.... Being in the right stance is _CRUCIAL_ to discouraging a would-be attacker! It's why I'm always in a Karate Kid style "crane stance" whenever I'm just standing around. Street thugs know better than to FAFO against the crane stance! 😊

[@Sheryl510]

What about a 90's WCW shirt?

[@HighlanderNorth1]

@@Sheryl510 Yep, WCW/WWF were as real as it gets in the fighting world, so it stands to reason that only real fighters would wear WCW T-shirts! 🙃

[@Standdividedfalltogether]

The calmer and cooler the person is during high stress / physical altercation, usually the better they can fight. Yellers and screamers are usually twets.

[@iamtroy7149]

Thats true about the walk and posture about people who are into martial arts. They have this uneasy unexplainable but intimidating confidence and calmness that only a drunk wouldnt notice.

[@fightscience]

Indeed they do. It's uncanny how you can norice it in fighters.

[@BlackBuck777]

True, but a useful rule in MA is to walk away before the other guy gets hurt.

[@eddiegrimm9462]

Alot of these signs are also signs of a bully who thinks he can fight because he is bigger than his prey but ends up being knocked out because he is too self confident and not as tough as he thinks

[@Tourist-Q.]

Agreed. MMA fighter Josh Barnett, long before he got in MMA, used to play basketball outside for fun. Then he began asking people if they wanted to fight. Not in a confrontational way... He just wanted to fight for fun, just like he played b-ball for fun. (This was way before you could find MMA gyms on every corner) Of course most guys turned down the offer. But then Barnett saw the same guys, who turned down his offer, fight someone else. So it became apparent to him that most people don't want to fight... They only go for a fight when they're confident that they'll come out on top or when they think they'll come out on top. Can you envision Will Smith smacking Hafthor Bjornsson or Robert Oberst?

[@fightscience]

Yes they could relate to Predators as well. Remember Predators are dangerous as well. Even more so of they are weaponised.

[@MrWolfheart111]

@@Tourist-Q. Usually in sparing you only hit 50%, you get a nice contact with your glove to his face. But there is no damage. Also its a quick learn for both parties.

[@hitechburg]

@@Tourist-Q. Or THE ROCK

[@funkster007]

@@Tourist-Q. Imagine if Chuck Liddell hosted the Oscars and told the same joke as Rock. hehe

[@gen5011]

forget fighting, avoid the situation before it starts, be wise and recognize when the atmosphere is ripe for violence, and leave. Fighting is not worth it unless you are cornered. If cornered pull the equalizer out and have no mercy.

[@dannpurvis]

Interesting. I've been through quite a few fights. The more I fought, the more I did not take anything for granted. I ALWAYS assumed he was a fighter. I figured I would be ready for anything or at least closer to it. But usually I let my instincts take over and used my head as well. It's sort of hard to explain or describe this area but some times I would be getting overwhelming instinctual urges to do something that might actually save my ass. I liked to fight but not against a gun, baseball bat or even some knives. I'd rather wait in those cases and there have been a couple times that I went with my instinct and I thank God for that. I have to say that now that I look back at it as a much older man, I was blessed. I grew up in an area and time when fighting was what most of us did for fun. We called it bee bop. But it had honor and was never more than one on one and when a guy had enough we helped him up and usually ended up having a beer together then or the future. As kids, we would end up being best buds. My parents as would other parents would watch on lawn chairs as we did this. The only rule was you quite when the guy had enough. As we got older, usually after 16, another rule was added...nothing above the shoulders. If that rule was broken, the guy that got the cheap shot got a free shot. The spectators ensured that rule was adhered too. Of course, we also had the unplanned, "I'm pissed as hell and going to beat your ass" all out fights. These were the real fights the others were just for fun but they had there purposes. The small community and culture I grew up in was very tight and most of us had this mentality. Communities within driving distance that were not brought up like this were the ones we really looked forward too on the weekends. They could also be the most dangerous because they usually came from the bigger cities and didn't learn how to fight like we did but didn't like to lose as well. That would sometimes equal guns, knives and clubs...that ain't fun. More memorable but not as fun. Anyway, I really feel sad for the kids nowadays. Some of the younger educated types think what I grew up with was barbaric. They don't understand it is about honor. We loved it. The kids nowadays can get killed and usually it seems there is no more honor. 5-6 or more guys will beat on one guy. Sad Sad Sad. Oh well. Thanks for letting me remember some good times. God Bless

[@echelonrank3927]

if there are no rules then its not a game, ure comparing the sports version of fighting and something entirely different. both have been around. still its noticeable the proportion is changing in the wrong direction. i can think of specific examples but whether there is no more honor or not is a statistical question. you can define the no more honor threshold at 50% of the total data. ok, im totally lost here, im going back to science videos, thank god for science !

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

Huge difference between a drunk and an experienced fighter. I grew up in NYC and many of my friends were golden gloves fighters, they all looked like me, normal kid. They never started trouble, but always ended it if they couldn’t get away. That’s right, out first reaction was always run away, cause it wasn’t that guy or group of guys you had to worry about, it was the dozens of guys hanging in the back out of sight you had to worry about who would come running once they knew a brawl was on, so if you were t in your own hood, you avoided at all costs cause everyone ran in packs, rarely solo outside your own block

[@hobowithawaterpistol9070]

Makes sense! I like to walk away (run if very dangerous) because if they follow it gives me a slight advantage because they have to punch, kick it grab you if intent. It’s usually a punch and now I know what hand they’re coming with at the last second and I was in motion which meant I controlled the flow. I discovered this in hindsight after a stranger was intent on punching me even though I clearly walked away and didn’t want to fight for various reasons! He tried to punch the back of my head as I kept him in my peripherals. I was able to deflect it and end it there.

[@MakeYouFeelBetterNow]

That reminds me of an experience. Of how 3 guys can turn into 20+ over some time.

[@FallKingPepe]

If you run away you are a punk

[@John-ob7dh]

Our sensie ( god rest his soul) was apart from a highly skilled fighter , was a former street fighter . He told us if you can't get away .just totally go loopy .Bite kick , punch , elbow. Get beyond caring of getting hurt .

[@wulf67]

Treat everyone as if they are a martial arts expert. Show them the same respect you would an MMA fighter. That will keep you out of trouble 99% of the time. On those rarest of occasions in which you have “no choice” but to fight, then it doesn’t really matter how trained and skilled they are, does it? If you “have to” fight, you have no other options. If you don’t “have to” then you shouldn’t. That goes for trained, untrained, drunk, sober, weak, strong, young, old, male or female.

[@BlitzAttacker]

The biggest identifier I've ever had that someone is unquestionably not to be messed with is the "focused freeze" if you see the moment where they go from joking to real and theres just a split second where they just stop, and their whole demeanor changes from standoffish or even jovial to more statuesque but still fluid. Watch the hell out. They've decided you're a possible threat to their mood or company.

[@davidgoulden5956]

'More statuesque but still fluid'. Vivid description there.

[@BlitzAttacker]

@@davidgoulden5956 thanks, I hope it came across how it should. Like their muscles are primed but they aren't stiff in their motions and movements.

[@davidgoulden5956]

You're welcome. Your meaning came across VERY well.@@BlitzAttacker

[@oscar38]

I used to box, and one night out drinking with my boxing buddies someone came up and asked "what do you think is the best form of defence, judo, karate, boxing"? My mate answered "run like hell, its the only way you wont get hurt." 😅

[@rescueninja4728]

A trained fighter will runaway from a fight if the opportunity presents itself 😊

[@pauldalton6999]

lol

[@ferocentaur13]

This guy says a well trained, confident fighter will invade your space. What? That sounds more like an insecure bully.

[@seeker4wisdom]

As a flat-footed person, I used to walk heavily for my size. My mom pointed it out to me, as a young child, so I worked on it and no one would know, today, that I'm flat-footed. I've been told my movements are fluid. I've seen the same from other flat-footed soldiers I served with.

[@steveh5307]

LMAO that's not what flat-footed means in this situation. There is the flat-footedness in terms of anatomy and then there is one in terms of movement/stance. The video isn't talking about people's actual flat-feet. The video is talking about not being agile. LMAO

[@mrbleak9873]

It’s very difficult to join the US military if you have flat feet.

[@mikelvargas1162]

@@mrbleak9873flat feet here.. Fastest runner in my division… Very agile…

[@olial8342]

@@mrbleak9873 i do have flat feet , and remember the doctor looking at me for a sec, then said "okay, walk like a duck". so i proceeded. He let me pass and a few hours later, I was in the military !!

[@frankhand6977]

The military does not accept people who have flat feet.

[@Nadinetherescuehound]

If the situation is tense and the other person is calm and collected, they can fight.

[@Defhrone]

and that's how I fake it ;)

[@paddyoak1]

Was drunk at party years ago. Having conversation with strangers, we discussed hobbies/interests. This guy said he studied martial arts. I stepped to him like a drunk fool; calling him a liar. He FLIPPED ME up into the air, and I landed on the hardwood floor; knocked the wind out of me. I got my breath back as I was getting up. “You good?” He asked. “Yeah, I’m good.” I replied. I learned a valuable lesson that night.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

My stepdad was an enforcer for some nefarious organization, the best tip he gave me was to avoid street fights at all cost. I've seen this principle in action often, you can't win fairly over a bunch of thugs.

[@Kriegerdammerung]

In a street fight the loser can lose all there is to lose. The winner has already settled the situation to win. Better to escape while there is still a chance.

[@MalefaxTheBlack]

If you’re fighting “fair” you’re doing it wrong.

[@robbydelzell9492]

There is no honor in a street fight you're asking for mercy from someone who's going to bounce your head off the concrete like a bobble head

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Unless you have a firearm (and they don't).

[@devahanan3266]

As a young boxer I was exceptionally fast with my punches. Back then, street fights with fast hands, but poor timing , resulted in many misses and sprang wrists. Timing is very important.

[@mharrtj6350]

That’s why always punch with the middle knuckle, it has less chances of breakage and deals powerful damage

[@giovannicouling3888]

@@formosan2823yeah man that’s nothing but the truth my younger brother was a amateur boxer from age 13 till he was about 19 all of the street fights he got into he always use to butcher peoples faces in, but always broke his hands or sprained his thumbs, it resulted in him not fighting in the ring multiple times because he would always get into street fights and break his hands lol

[@abarzua21able]

Very true.. My husband is a trained Tae kwon doe & he always tells me before you fight physically, You already did it in your mind & you fight with confidence.. My husband is so quiet, respectful that you would never expect he'd be the one to rip your throat out!!! Everything u said, he told me. He teaches me self-defense against a man because if he's not around, I have to protect myself. He's taught me if someone comes behind me & grabs me around my throat not only how to get out of it, but paralyze his body for a few. He also taught me exactly where to hit them, where there main organs are. We practice all the time because he teaches me.

[@vhmax1]

I always tell my lady friends you have SO much more power than physical violence, you can charm them. You can get closer to a man’s that than I ever could(ran a wild bar 5 year never did I let the cops get called just talk people outta it)(also a younger brother) so I’ve had my foot stepped on held poked in the eyes and been a blind punching bag… so LADIES.. charming AND POKE THEM IN THE EYE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Few people understand it’s a checkmate and you’re gone. Keep it simple and end it. 🤘🏽literally

[@haroldpepete]

the cemetary is full of good fighters and brave people

[@tonymontana4284]

The weaker you are the louder you are, that's all you need to know.

[@bodhixxx1]

most people do not know how to fight ( myself included) hence I do not mess with anyone because there are dudes out there that are just tough

[@nahzewilliams5912]

thats a myth,not always true...each individuals different

[@tonymontana4284]

@@nahzewilliams5912 I live in NYC and fake tough guys do that all the time, taking of their shirts, cursing, flexing, but I just look at them expressionless and either smile or stare and they run away, cowards use these lines " I'll knock you out" or "I'll F you up " once I hear that I know you can't fight.

[@bobmathews9072]

“empty vessels make the most noise” as my dad used to say ..

[@jmh1101]

Wrong

[@krissifadwa]

I grew up boxing, swimming and playing basketball. Martial art has always been my favorite art form through athletics out of all three I have mentioned. Now just entering my thirties, after the techniques that I have learned and adapted to. I still believe walking away and not fighting is the best form of ANY martial art during a street fight.

[@fleatactical7390]

Any MMA or traditional martial arts school worth their salt will teach you the same thing. The ability to fight (or pull out a weapon) should only be a last resort when all other options have been exhausted.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@fleatactical7390 My guess is that after a lot of training, some people want to try out a real fight for a change--one that's actual combat and not just practicing.

[@fleatactical7390]

@@devilsoffspring5519 Only if they're a fool.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@fleatactical7390 Of course, but after a while just 'play fighting' gets dull for hot-tempered sorts with a chip (or a 3-ton boulder) on their shoulder.

[@fleatactical7390]

@@devilsoffspring5519 Yeah, but most of the people you're talking about are undisciplined POSs who would likely get destroyed in a fight anyway. Street fighters who can actually handling things are few and far between.

[@Trusttheprocess927]

I’m not a professional fighter but I value my life and will do anything to get home alive

[@Desertphile]

Thank you. The person who taught me Lung Su, named Jeff LaRock, was a tiny guy who never acted aggressively; never argued; and never gave anyone any reason to want to harm him. LaRock was also an accomplished ballet dancer; he was also a medic who enlisted to sever in Vietnam.

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

I retired when I was 35, and I toss papers a few days a week to keep busy. Last month, I was having a bad day, as my dad was dying, and this asshat was in my way. He apparently saw what I was saying, and was waiting on me when I came back. He was about 6'4", shaved head, and we started getting into it. He saw I wasn't backing down, but it wasn't registering. I finally exhaled loudly and said quite calmly, "Let's start over." That jolted him back. He nodded, and I stuck my hand out and introduced myself. We shook hands and had a nice conversation. Crisis averted. No one ever wants to get into a confrontation, but as you said, pay attention to the other guy! He wasn't, due to his anger. I had already sized him up and knew if he got ahold of me that I was in for a bad time. That would have forced me to take him out first, and I hate to do that, because I'm a public figure and the Media would have had a field day with that. The best avenue to take, is try and avoid the confrontation in the first place. Know your enemy!

[@eriklarson9137]

Me too bro!

[@Ricewaffel]

I don't know about the clumsy and flat footed part... Rocky Marciano's coach Charley Goldman said once: Rocky's short, stoop-shouldered and balding with two left feet. A lot of people say that he doesn't look too good in there, but the guys on the canvas don't look too good either.

[@fightscience]

Agreed. Yet there are always exceptions to the rule. As there are a lot of flat footed fighters in the UFC. In fact, it's safe to say that flat footed fighters throw heavy rooted Punches. My point is more about coordination and agility.

[@MrWolfheart111]

Or people that are just brutal... females can be like that as well.

[@JasonFischer2711]

hi mate just like to say I found this video extremely valuable. I am a security guard from Australia and we have to deal with brutal fights in our city center (Brisbane) daily. I would love to ask if you could do a series of videos like this aimed at training security guards on what to look for and early detection of trouble. This short video taught me more than 6 months of traditional training. Please could anyone wanting this series please like this comment.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

You Aussies like to brawl! Haha.

[@crush42mash6]

I’m heading to Brisbane in three weeks, are the bars bad or just the locations are bad? Any place I should avoid or any place I should go let me know please

[@simob7862]

My martial Arts teacher always said that if you believe every one had either a gun or a Knife and avoid everything you can, the moment you hurt someone you will be the person that they lock up.

[@mkp3824]

I trained for 30 years doing Shaolin Martial Arts. You're right. It's how they move. I can read it immediately. Even though I'm older and don't do as much training, I still move like a cat. I have the lopsided shoulder, too. I never noticed that until you said it. I actually have a wrinkle at the base of the right side of my neck that's not on the left because of the way my head and shoulder are positioned.

[@monalong8900]

I trained Wado ryu for 1 and a half years.A fairly tough club 3 or 4 days a week attending 2 hours floor exercise I hour kata sparing. Sensei learned to fight on the street used karate to calm himself down. He always said "belts do not do your fighting for you" "do not get in a street fight, I would hate to cry at your funeral". Years later I worked with a Chinese fellow from Borneo who's self defense was no flinch or warning just go from nothing to full out fast and quick ending. The best way to win a fight is to not get in one.

[@TheAlvoss]

When I was younger I was a bouncer at several rowdy clubs. Being 5’8 and about 170 lbs, my 1st obstacle was getting hired. I overcame that by asking the owner or manager to hand me the phone book, which back then was always was very thick. Then using the trick I had been shown & practiced daily I would tear the phone book in half. Once hired I was able to descalate each situation without violence. The only problem was that often I would be challenged by those that really resented my intention to end the situation at the club. But the silver lining was that I was able to hone my considerable skills even further. Having a relatively small stature I was always under estimated which allowed me to finish what others started. For the record I learned bare knuckle fighting in Camden, New Jersey at the age of 14. Thanks!

[@SpiritusMundi4EVER]

Camden, NJ? Sir, you have my utmost respect. 🙏

[@Snipergoat1]

The biggest thing I learned from bare knuckle fighting was to wear gloves if ever possible. The second thing is that boxing gloves protect the person throwing the punch more than the one taking the hit.

[@TheAlvoss]

@snipergoat I agree, but at the time I followed the rules. Once I graduated high school I only threw a punch at soft areas. Instead I would use open hands but I would use flat punch and Phinux fist for the temple or a few other places. Thanks

[@davidpignatore6532]

Same here. Ripping phone books, only 5'4, 210lbs and bounced all over NJ and NYC. Most bouncers are big just for intimidation and to help prevent issues. The smaller guy that they all listen to, you don't wanna mess with. Like Dalton.

[@jimmullins3147]

Ripping a phone book in half is an old bar trick. I've been able to do it since I was 12.

[@mahuk.]

Fighter here. Mainly kickboxer with a mix of many other disciplines. Callous knuckles, broken nose but most people don't notice because it isn't crooked, no ear scars because I rarely grapple. Also know medieval sword fight but mainly knife and daggers. I mostly agree with the video but I often act goofy when someone is trying to pick a fight so I can try to deescalate. I have intentionally "tripped" to make the other guy think I'm dumb and not worth it, but I was ready to strike through the whole motion. Yes I would be comfortable invading someone's space, but deescalation is the priority. Don't be too thought and forget weapons exist, you'll end in bag. But don't look down on someone who looks clumsy, it may all be a facade. Spot on regarding checking and stance. Got called out on having one shoulder bigger. Spot on regarding hair, I have very long hair because metal head, it doesn't affect me if people grab it because it's too long but it gets in the way. But don't look down on someone goofy, in fact don't ever be overconfident on anyone, you don't know their background, you don't know if they have a weapon, you don't know if they have a friend in the crowd. Stay calm, stay ready, and deescalate.

[@Looking-great]

I have a pink belt in karate and I'm a viking. Have a beard and watched vikings on Netflix twice! I'll take you!!

[@CouchCoop128]

no facial jewellery, few rings, no clutter around neck etc, pure flush bruv, you get me

[@deangullberry5148]

Or watch for the guy with several big rings. Brass knuckles are illegal in most states, jewelry isn't. That's the wisdom granred to me, many years ago, by a golden gloves fighter who rode in a 1% club.

[@g54b95]

A factor that you really won't be able to tell by looking, but what a person does for a living will be a factor, even if they are not trained fighters. Anyone who works with their hands in any kind of precision dexterity job will possess faster reflexes and muscle control compared to someone who does not make their living with their hands, as their brains have higher developed manual dexterity neural pathways as a result.

[@brianpinion5844]

ive said for years watch out for drummers

[@user-cp9bf1pf3u]

Watch out for shearers

[@macbeavers6938]

"Fast is good, but accuracy is final!" --Wyatt Earp

[@johngalvin3124]

'And you'll need t.t.t.t.timing!' - Bob Monkhouse

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

A wise man once told me “the best way to win a fight is to not be there”. . .

[@genequies8731]

You're absolutely right. I have 25 years military. However, I'm 75 years old. I practice all the time stepping back practicing fast draw from concealed position.

[@bigdaddy735]

0.31 made me smile. When I was in highschool my sensei told me when a situation got escalated to smile. He said it would help me control my emotions and not get angry. Back when I was still going out to clubs and had a situation apparently I did smile. On a few occasions my uncle and some friends told me I started smiling and I wasn't even thinking about it. Sometimes the other guy would get a puzzled look on his face. I don't really hear people bring this up. Keep the videos coming. ✌️

[@joejones9520]

I worked for a decade at a facility for "troubled" people...I de-escalated so many situations that if itd been anyone other than me, itdve turned into a fight between patient and employee. The first thing to remember is that saying youre sorry doesnt mean you really are; drop all pride/ego and just apologize whether it's your fault or not or whether you really mean it and it's amazing how the other person will deflate, in fact sometimes it leads to them feeling embarrassed and apologizing to you later.

[@dave-d-grunt]

Smiling does get the opponents attention.

[@BigDaddy-je2nq]

The only time anyone tried smiling at me in the middle of a fight I could tell he was nervous so I took advantage of his racing thoughts to slip behind him

[@bigdaddy735]

@@BigDaddy-je2nq Hey whatever works. But I didn't say during a fight. But When a situation got escalated. But everybody's different.

[@johngalvin3124]

'Smile..they'll wonder what you know..' - My Uncle John, ex-SAS

[@dragongeraldb]

I do not care cause i treat every threat as 100% dangerous and do everything i can to stay away from those situations yet i do not fight back unless i must and by then its too late, does not matter if he never fought or is a master.

[@fightscience]

Yes... it's always wise to avoid trouble. Of course if you have to fight then it should be out of necessity and not ego.

[@robertmitchel2194]

Trained Martial Arts for over a decade. Won't claim to be a trained fighter though. This video is spot on and very informational. Appreciate it.

[@vodgeee]

This was well put together and educational - thank you !

[@raydrexler5868]

Some people are not trained per se, but rather experienced. If he takes off his watch, puts up his phone or drink, he isn’t talking himself up. Those are some of the signs that he is dangerous, even if he has no traditional training, but a good deal of experience.

[@fightscience]

Exactly right. I'll do a follow up video on how to spot an experienced street fighter or predator.

[@raydrexler5868]

Having been one in my younger, dumber days, I look forward to your insights. I appreciate your perspective as it’s one that isn’t covered enough in self defense. Be safe

[@j-remy9832]

I've got 5 years of Taekwondo & 12 years of in ring boxing. I'm flat footed & don't raise my hands unless I ABSOLUTELY need to. I'm also completely stoic.

[@warriorgoat5939]

If it’s a human being, they can fight. It doesn’t mean that they can fight well. Never underestimate anyone.

[@RocknRollkat]

Excellent presentation, thank you ! Having been quite a scuffler in grade school and high school, (college too), I can attest to the authenticity of this clip. Bill P.

[@targetedlion]

I’m a boxer I’m telling you I avoid fights at all cost because I know what I’m capable of. 🥊💯

[@slayemin]

Yup. I do kickboxing three days a week, former marine vet, etc. I am afraid of myself. If I got into a real fight, one of us is going to the hospital. Is that worth the legal mess and medical bills? de-escalation is the mans way to win a fight.

[@mikemeyers7328]

I will say the only thing i disagree with is the agression aspect. I feel like the more trained you are the more you are used to being in an elevated situation, the less aggressive and tense you get. Its like another day in the office so the only moment you let your anger and aggression go is when it is absolutely needed. But the best defense is literally controlling your emotions and deescalating the situation

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Right I am very chill, when I got attacked in a club people thought me and the guy were friends and just playing! But he was really trying to hurt me, I just tied him up all relaxed like. Women are not good judges. The bouncers saw the whole thing and threw him out. In case you didn't know, if a random stranger walks up to you and spits on the back of your neck, you are in for a fight.

[@tenfootalice]

I'm a boxer with an orthodox stance, and it's in fact the *left* side of my traps that are larger than the right, and by a large margin. I put that down to the fact that while I'm delivering harder shots with my right hand, I'm far busier on my left side, throwing many more jabs and left hooks than backhands. In fact, much of the time I don't throw any backhands during sparring; this is I guess due to my particular style. I have only twice found myself in the situation that had the potential to get physical, but still, I would say the dead giveaways as to whether someone has trained as a fighter is (i) their posture, and (ii) whether or not they are lean - by-and-large, someone who routinely trains in a gym is going to look like they're in good physical condition imo.

[@macbeavers6938]

Yes sir! Thanks for the note.

[@chengsaechao6586]

Thank you for this. I spotted a fighter on the streets and he never saw my car coming.

[@sonojah]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@d.t.eklund1148]

Cloaking option?

[@Ginja_DaNinja]

As an ex kickboxer there are definitely quite a few key indicators to knowing how well someone can fight.

[@eugenedantzler4485]

​@@Daddylongneck371😂😂😂😂

[@geoffreyporter530]

I am also a former kickboxer

[@Ginja_DaNinja]

@geoffreyporter530 Yeah I trained at VMAC went up to Green but then didn't want to pay the price per year so I stopped and just got a gym membership

[@tonydean2541]

​@@Daddylongneck371 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 classic

[@philcooper9225]

It's wild to see these kickboxer comments post-Tate We used to stuff karate kickboxing dorks in the lockers after wrestling practice 😆

[@MoV-eq3qr]

Since I started training boxing many years ago (still do) I've de-escalated every single confrontation purely with my confidence with my I-can-handle-this attitude alone, I think men can sense the threat when they come face to face with a trained fighter. Never had the need to fight. Ironically.

[@tommymarsiglia]

I almost never fight, I don't wanna get in trouble for killing a person.

[@JustSomeGuy1979]

A lion doesn't tell you he's a lion...he just eats you.

[@bodhixxx1]

i do not mess with anyone because getting punched in the face really hurts.

[@biggieyorke8415]

The truth is stay away from dangerous places, and situations if you can’t fight.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

You were absolutely right about target scanning. I do it all the time. But I always target scan legs. To size up their ability to generate power with their legs, for vulnerabilities in their legs, particularly their knees. I am looking at how you are built and the best angle to break your knee. If someone has toothpick legs, I am not going to take them so seriously. That doesn't mean I am not keenly aware of them, anyone can pull a weapon so I am always ready to respond to that, not just empty hand attacks.

[@umbrellacorp.]

I am a 3rd degree black belt for years now. And this is some good advice. I have been in fights in and out of the ring. I don't go looking for fights. But my experience is that some fighters don't have any of the examples you're giving. They look like ordinary guys.

[@treemands]

Back in the day the dangerous guy was the guy that was fighting all the time. He'd quit if he couldn't fight. Bar fights, campus fights, barracks fights, parking lot fights. But then I guess that is a trained fighter too. I got to where I always smiled before a fight. Really set the guy off his schit.

[@fightscience]

I bet it did... unfortunately I've smiled far too much in my time. Always got me into more trouble.

[@MrWolfheart111]

Probably paying for it now... old injuries in old age are a bitch.

[@hilariousname6826]

@@fightscience You must have the wrong kind of smile - my idiot grin has probably saved me more beatings than I was even aware of ... !

[@brianhawkins184]

I used to blow kisses to fools . They had no idea how to react and that’s when I knew I had them right where I wanted. 90% of the time it worked 100% of the time 😂

[@kevinwhelan9607]

This was absolutely fascinating. Thank you!

[@TK0173]

I have faced a same situation when i was only 20 years old , I was in the party with my father , My father is not a trained but fighter by birth he has fought many fights in his life with multiple guys but never beaten by anyone in his life yet now almost 70 years of age but still absolutely fast , In that party my father was drunken in the party & was not under control of his body , Some criminals were also in that party about eleven or twelve people they misbehaving with my father but my dad got away but I was not able to control my anger at that situation & unexpectedly involved into fight with those professional criminals & I beated some of them very badly but one of them came from nowhere & hit me with some iron punch on my face , People came between & stopped the fight immediately, My father started to cry that if i was not drunk no body have dare to touch you, But the incident & my father gave me great lessons after that situation, Now I am 42 years old & know how to treat these situations but most important thing is if it is not necessary to fight please don't fight fight for only self defence or when someone badly needs your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@67NewEngland]

- Put you ego aside-Fighting is never worth it unless you are trapped and defending yourself or loved ones from certain danger. Even the toughest guy will eventually meet his match and possibly get life changing injuries or worse.

[@donarmstrong2182]

Your post is 💯 The clowns posting their skills are going to get shot, golf club in head, run over by a car. Most people who are sober will not fight, if they are pushed into protecting family or fear real injury, street fighting starts, and it is dangerous, a fat old man can kill you if his mind reached that point. I never seen a sober person "square up" not counting teens.

[@davidwood2387]

You should write a book on what you say about fighting. It would be good .

[@fightscience]

Thanks, I'm slowly working towards a book. Have a great idea of mindset and profiling behaviour.

[@3316xtendedmedia]

@@fightscience yes do it.I love it

[@mashleyred2180]

@@fightscience Yes would deffo buy that one.

[@biggieyorke8415]

Thank you for the advice.Thank truthfully is stay away from dangerous places if you can’t fight.

[@yeshua963]

I've experienced that nobody touches me because sometimes I look like a fighter even when I've never been in a street fight.

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

I’m not a huge dude but I’m 6’2” and used to drive taxi Saturday nights in a city where lots of stuff happens. Never got assaulted in the 5 years I did that, people called me names but that was about it. I tried to be friendly with everyone who got in the car and not judgemental. If they started doing anything crazy or aggressive toward me, I drove like a nut and they stfu.

[@mattbrown5511]

I'm an old dog, grey around the muzzle and scarred up. I walk with a small limp. Remember that when you squared up on an old dog like me, you are encountering a survivor. Yes, I am a trained fighter. Yes, I have survived more junk than most people can imagine. And yes, I will never give up. I still train 4-6 days per week even when my body tells me not to.

[@Rascarrr]

wow we're all very impressed you sound like a real tough guy!

[@mattbrown5511]

I'm sure you are the baddest thing on 2 feet. Have a good life Sir Troll.@@Rascarrr

[@FutureLegend100]

​@@mattbrown5511I mean it is kinda a pick me comment 😂 maybe keep stuff like that to yourself

[@raulcapetillo1087]

Thanks for the update

[@Balrog4242]

EXCELLENT video especially the bit about movement I've been saying for years that fighters and most animals are constantly sizing these signs up without even thinking about it. Because nobody wants to pick a fight they're going to lose :D

[@solice8844]

Being able to apologize and walk away is a sure winner each time.

[@mbroderick1984]

Well trained fighters generally have a discipline and maturity to them because of who they’ve had to become to evolve. They’re also very well aware of what they’re capable of and the devastation that can be inflicted on an individual. They’re not looking for a fight. In fact they’ll do everything to avoid one.

[@alexplayspad]

I've done martial arts, still shadow box to keep in my system and could always tell someone could fight from there shoulders. I never knew why, but I think this video explain to me finally.

[@doraexplora9046]

Yeah I'm gunna say that a guy with broken nose, scruffy knuckles, cauliflower ears is NOT someone who can fight. He's the one being thrashed! But the guy that is supper calm, confident and doesn't fidget is the worry. He's already lowered his heart rate and is ready to unleash hell on you. He just needs just one sign that you are fully committed to the fight and not just venting.

[@augietrujillo7860]

You must not know any fighters. I know some very tough people with broken noses and cauliflower ears. That shows they have at least been in fights.

[@shaunoneill7650]

The description of "Broken nose, cauliflower ear, scarred face and scuffed knuckles" doesnt sound like he's very good at fighting...😂😂😂

[@weedyp]

That's what my boxing coach always used to say. If my opponent had a busted up nose, scar tissue around his eyes, a lumpy and bumpy looking cheeks and forehead, he'd just say that he's probably not a very good boxer and is obviously extremely easy to land on. The best boxers generally don't look like that, because they don't get hit very often.....i.e.....Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Calzaghe, Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather etc