MICHAEL JAI WHITE ON: THE INVINCIBLE MINDSET

Michael Jai White discusses the differences and similarities between self defense and sparring.

[@Tom_Framnes]

“ belts are nothing, skill is something, but intent is everything”

[@slowedjaze5012]

"The training is nothing, the will is everything. The will to act." - Batman Begins

[@Shiftnlift]

@@slowedjaze5012 peace has cost you your strength.. victory has defeated you.

[@rarr10]

@Zain844 My trainer says: the belts are used to keep your pants, nothing more. Belt is given for that you can do KATA or break some planks.

[@rarr10]

​@Zain844 Some of MMA fighters doesn't, but they are the best fighters in the world, not best pozers or splitters. Belt show how you master some art, not how good you are. If you can do all the kicks, punches or grabs in that style you take the belt, it does not matter if you can fight or not.

[@pjsaggu4320]

"Mission Failed, We'll Get em' Next Time."

[@SleepingSoldier]

"Fighting is not pretty." RESPECT +

[@nikodelossantoscaragon9342]

It just a self defense

[@PS-qv7xv]

Bruce Lee said something like that

[@xircle]

Never

[@burnerjack01]

He is 100% correct where "none of that stuff will work". However, training provides increased strength and more importantly, increased speed due to 'muscle memory'. These in turn increase your confidence. As someone once said, "Fear is the mind recognizing the vulnerability of the body".

[@mshinasherman7914]

Depends on who you learn from.

[@immortalthumbz]

Martial arts is just training your muscle memory to react in a certain way that way it will be easier to defend yourself. Along the way u learn how fragile the human body is and how easy it is to take a life. This is supposed to help u appreciate life, avoid conflict and look at others as your equal.

[@isesise2658]

Glad I came across this comment. Thanks

[@alonzowashington8051]

Bingo!!!

[@supremejedi1835]

Well said..Mr.Miagi knowledge right there

[@blackrahk2037]

But what if you have no equal in this world..........?

[@immortalthumbz]

Blackrahk everyone has an equal

[@alexioelguapo]

Most underrated unappreciated black man on earth.

[@thef.a.c.e.foundation8316]

Say it again

[@thevillageyid]

@MATTHEW575M It's superficial but it is a part of his being.

[@icecold6237]

MATTHEW575M black people are the strongest on earth its facts u dumb fuck

[@outoforbittv]

U'd b surprised..

[@denisshillingford5891]

@MATTHEW575M that's some typical slick and deceptive garbage and you know it

[@CaneFu]

I was a bouncer for 4 years and a police officer for 23 and I've seen some shit. Truer words were never spoken than what Michael Jai White said here.

[@relaxationandblossom]

im grateful for finding this when im 16, i never been in a fight and until the end of 2019 ive been weak minded, i was lazy etc, now im on my self improvement journey and love to see this, helps me a lot thank you ❤️🔥

[@CaneFu]

@@relaxationandblossom A real street fight is pure chaos and all technique goes out the window. Those kinds of fights only end when someone gets really hurt or worse. I carry a lot of scars and chronic injuries on me as a result. If you have a choice it is best to avoid fighting every single time. I chose the wrong path in life, mistakenly thinking that being a bad ass was the way to go. If I could do it all over again I would have gone through college, got a high-paid career going, and built a new house. Doing those kinds of things would have attracted a top quality woman instead of the loser whores I got with. Today I am an old broken down ex-warrior and living in an old broken down house with only my cat for companionship. Honestly, making a lot of money is the greatest power you can ever have and will solve 99% of life's problems. I learned too late that the real badasses are the pencil-neck rich guys because they have everything I don't have including their health, the beautiful woman, the nice home, and can afford anything else they want. Don't make my mistakes and end up like me.

[@relaxationandblossom]

@@CaneFu thank you for this advice, as a trade, i say its never too late, try out semen retention, check out @Mrkeepit Simple 🔥

[@sohamgupta4090]

@@CaneFu Thank you for the enlightenment 🙏

[@ChunkypigPlayzMC]

@@CaneFu brother you seem like you have so much wisdom and experience. You could and should start a KZbin channel helping younger men how they should live their life, how to protect themselves etc. Speak to your audience as if you’re speaking to your younger self

[@davidaustin2109]

As I said earlier in a video, MJW is very underrated!!!!

[@pastorben662]

David Austin I agree with this 1000000000000% percent

[@burnerjack01]

Definitely one bad mammajamma!

[@davidaustin2109]

john hanrahan lol watch your mouth !!!!

[@SHINBAXTER]

"BLOOD AND BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE" =)

[@raymeester7883]

100% right.

[@jinius75]

This hit hard! I'm not afraid to stand up for myself or my loved ones or if I feel someone needs someone to step in because they need protecting. But I am absolutely terrified of the fact that I understand that 'switch', that moment where it's on... That moment of life or death, the decision to react with lethality. I'm not a big man, hard man, I'm not an expert in fighting, hell, fighting scares me! But I do have an awareness of what my martial arts training has given me and I have been in situations where people have just backed the F off.... And I believe it's because of my mental attitude. That 'cross the line' look I have gained over the years... I'm very grateful for martial arts for teaching me the discipline to NOT react! I've won more fights by not fighting because of martial arts. I haven't had an actual fight in 7 years. And I'm very fucking proud of that 💕

[@shashankvats753]

No words to say... That's just great, really proud and happy for you. And thanks for teaching this valuable lesson to everyone that you can win most of the fights w/o actually fighting. "Weak minds look for trouble, Strong minds make it go away"

[@p1consulting285]

Thanks for your post Sir-much appreciated.

[@jonblack7606]

This is very true. A real fight is nothing like that staged or choreographed looking pretty stuff they show us. It's ugly, dirty and violent. And people can die. Real talk.

[@shanemack390]

I have this romanticized idea of fighting that i guess isnt true. I haven't been in alot of "street fights" i either one punch someone or use ju jutsu to choke them out. I guess i have been lucky not to be in that situation cuz it seems so fast and violent i wonder if any of my training of kickboxing,mma,wing chung would work against a 210 lb dude trying to take my head off.

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

Shane Mack I think your training would help you it’s just that reality is such a crapshoot that if you guess wrong on what somebody’s doing with their hands or feet or don’t protect or move at the right moment you’re going to get knocked out no matter how well-trained you are. You’ve certainly increased your chances but there’s no certainty that you won’t get killed if you know somebody unexpectedly pulls a knife or connects with one right blow.

[@davichan9286]

yet He's never proved he can win any fights, all his fighting is choreographed.

[@floydpotts2438]

Spot on. As a 40 plus years practitioner. I have had many street fights and not one of them has left their hand out for me to block, or thrown just one punch. It is a barrage of whatever. Mindset, is key. The training is key, but the streets are not the Dojo. Great clip, Michael. Thank you.

[@elrey8876]

The fantasy is that you will rise to the occasion. The reality is that you default to the base level of your training or experience.

[@jeremywilliams9363]

I love these people that say they have all these freaking street fights when in reality they really didn't. It's like in the early early days of UFC when people were like I'm 300-1 in street fights....ok there me matrix lol

[@CaneFu]

@Vex T I really doubt that you have had dozens of street fights. And if you had then you would be a psychopath who should be locked up in prison until he learns to act better.

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

CaneFu I can’t speak for that guy because I don’t know his life story but a lot of guys fight over perceived “disrespect” and that’s the problem. If you’re going to shove somebody or get in their face because they call you a piece of shit then the problem is still with your own self control, even if they are in fact being a jackass to you. Now on the other hand, if someone’s actually threatening your life or gets physical, that’s different. But we all know at least one guy who gets in fights because of his own ego and pride.

[@sgspartan3353]

Is anger useful in a fight?

[@pantsonfire2216]

This channel should have millions more subs. Great advice all the way.

[@101proguitarist]

He's severely underated :( Plus people don't consider this good content. What's considered "good" are stupid reaction videos, game play and Jake Paul (fuck that guy BTW). So yeah I wish people watched this kind of stuff more since it's "actually" helpful

[@5elevenfirewood195]

I got into an altercation last week at work were a guy came at me swinging wildly and and punching in anger, and by keeping a calm state of mind and not getting into a panic fight I was able too diffuse the situation in about 12 seconds by slipping his punches and submitting him with a guillotine choke, it was a perfect example of keeping in the right mindset and fighting smarter not reckless

[@therealpdangel8879]

The basics. Quick. Swift. Strong. Settle when necessary. Preserving energy. Spiritual balance. Physical balance. Accuracy. Trickery. Mine slaying. Meals that bring the best balance to you in all senses. One with everything around you. Heightened sense. Strengthen all things. Be balanced my friends.

[@L0rdp3achtr33]

This by itself IS a self defence lesson.

[@avationmusic]

"if I fight Thor, Thor gone have to die"

[@DopeDevastation]

Lmfaoo

[@thefakeserenity_3247]

Nah bruh just accept the fact thor gone have his way with your cheeks.

[@DopeDevastation]

@@thefakeserenity_3247 nah u buggin if u don't even try to fight back, u lowkey gay and that's ok

[@dannycayetno281]

@@DopeDevastation lmaooo

[@dannycayetno281]

@@thefakeserenity_3247 lmaooo

[@LightPresident95148]

I had to learn this, too. On the street there is no warmup, no instructor, no timer, there is eventually not enough space for trained tricks, there is no friendly attacker, there is just a fist or a knife hitting you and so it's getting started. So, it's true, the best you can do is mental stability. So you can see the attack coming or better, you have the ability to calm down the situation before it's too late.

[@safieksafiek4477]

Thats why Nick diaz(Ufc)says you got to be able to fight on your worst day

[@LightPresident95148]

I have a good trick,too. I always train what i hate the most to train. So, when i hate pushups i train pushups every day, until i can do it and don't hate pushups any more. But than i train another thing i hate. So the mind always keeps on fighting and never becomes lazy. Because i was at a point when training becomes boring and than i understood , i had to do more than just to train. I have to train my mind ,too. And this works at its best when you train what you hate the most. This is one of my best experiences ever in fighting arts.

[@JaghataiK]

Baraka, Jax and Johnny Cage teach self defense. I can see the DVDs just flying off the shelf!

[@BigNutJuice]

lol

[@Blingchachink]

HAHAHAHA

[@batmanthegrower4204]

damn bro i haven’t laughed like that in a while 😂🥲

[@fabianlopez9420]

DVDs?

[@InvincibleRage]

I agree. Mindset is everything. It determines your success as a fighter. It determines how you learn, train, and apply your art. Whether it's only one, or many. It also determines your martial arts philosophy. I've trained in different arts in the military, and civilian world. I've trained in Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's original), Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, Jujitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Sambo, Eskrima, MACP (Modern Army Combatives Program), and SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program). I'm a student of many, master of none. Master of my mind and body. I've created my own mindset and philosophy. I only train for combat, life or death. If I fight, it's because the attacker or attackers are trying to end me, so I end them first, with any weapon, no hesitation. I take what is natural and learned quickly. Techniques that are learned quickly, are efficient, are of natural movement, and create the most damage. Then I focus on manking the techniques more powerful, faster, and focused on vitals. While applying the basic combat principles, physical balance, mental balance, position, timing, distance, momentum, leverage, and vital targets. The striking principles, attitude, fluid shock wave, and target selection. I take all of this and apply my three most important principles for combat. The three S's, Strike Fast, Strike Hard, and Strike Vitals.

[@Dont_Be_Afraid_0222]

I like your style.

[@damienholland8103]

I didn't do as much as you but I went through a lot of different forms and settled with Ketsugo Jujitsu for about 10 years. Stopped practicing back in 2007, or so, but still think a combination of Jujitsu and Muai Thai is the most effective / rounded form of fighting. Covers both striking and grappling. My grappling is far better than my striking so that's what I'd go for in a fight but, thankfully, no one wants to fight and I don't live in a bad area. Besides, I'm kind of lazy and would rather pepper spray someone than tussle with them. Since I stopped going to bars and clubs the chances of me being in a violent incident went to almost zero.

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

We should also talk about the mindset of self-control when a fight isn’t necessary. A lot of people fight over perceived “disrespect” and that’s a problem. If you’re going to shove somebody or get in their face because they call you a name then the problem is still with your own self control, even if they are in fact being a jackass to you. Now on the other hand, if someone’s actually threatening your life or gets physical with you or your loved ones, that’s different. But we all know at least one guy who gets in fights because of his own ego and pride not letting him walk away.

[@akbaransari5485]

BQ.

[@juanmartinez-yd3vt]

Very well said brother! I was just thinking about this right now while watching this video.

[@alittlepuertoricanboy1993]

Sparring also helps with self defense too in the sense that it keeps you from feeling invincible and puts enough realism into you to make you realize that you need to adapt and adjust to your opponent if you are to come out on top.

[@Avean]

This is so true and ive experienced it in our kung-fu class. As soon as some students attack "wrong" the defender is not prepared and they have no idea how to do the defensive technique. Luckily our trainer have started letting us attack like normal instead of these choreographed moves and also plays with it, let the attacker try to fool the defender. But i know so many martial arts schools that never practice this, they just rely on choreographed moves.

[@djslimm74]

This is ABSOLUTELY true. Ive even experienced Sifu's do this. Instead of just reacting, there is a pre-programmed defense waiting to be displayed.

[@tmarevisited118]

I was fortunate to have an extremely unique experience in learning aikido. My sensei trained in Japan, on an army base. As you might imagine, his style was worlds apart from what you commonly see in American schools where it's all spirituality and pacifism. I teach aikido and kyushojitsu now, and I have expanded on my sensei's teaching style, which includes things like "free sparring" at the end of every class and experimentation with techniques. Most techniques can be made much more practical and direct, but like I said above, the "techniques" in the codex of any martial art are just teaching tools anyway.

[@brnkis1984]

Yu Tu yea i bet you want to lose an eye, or your balls.. have you seen Ferguson vs pettis? Furguson has not sparred for 5 years. you only need 5 to 10 years of fight experience before sparring has severe opportunity cost, and diminishing returns. not to mention the fact that eyes throat and balls should be the primary targets.

[@brnkis1984]

what are you even trying to say? that you would go for something else? i attack your eye. tell me about your moves.

[@jeremywilliams9363]

Because kung fu is total crap...that's why. A wrestler with a year of training will kill a lifetime Kung Fu practitioner....1000% of the time. Hell, even Bruce Lee himself said someone that knows a little bit of boxing and a little bit of wrestling could beat the shit out of pretty much most eastern martial arts.

[@jamildotson9491]

This is the best fighting advice ive heard in a LONG TIME

[@EMR80]

You have to know when to turn the Killer Instinct button on. Also when to get out of there too. Retreating is a big one too. Fighting is the lowest form of communication. You have to act like an Animal if necessary. Look at Animals fighting they don't think or care about hand positioning, stance, kicks. They just go by feeling target anything that will stop a person from trying to harm them. Cat's fighting in alley is crazy.

[@jedidiahdavid4538]

True..

[@kashourikatsu2543]

Lolol 😂 🐈. Fighting in the alley

[@UnexpectedWonder]

EMR80 I completely disagree with this assessment.

[@EMR80]

Well, I don't know if you have any Martial Arts Training, or Have you read The Art of War, or Talk to any person in the Armed Service. My father was a Veteran in the Vietnam War. He was also a Air Born Ranger. There was many family members of the Military. They all told me similar statements of MJW. As for me I triained in Boxing, TKD, Thai Boxing, some JKD. I'm just saying.

[@EMR80]

I seen Cats fight in the Alley two Cats fighting one. The Cat put is Paw up to distract the other Cat he did some type of hand faint. Waited for him to get close and Sweated him. The other Cat was like oh, no! The Cat attracting had is back hunch up and jump on the second Cat back. Like some rear necked choke hold and bit the second Cats neck. Clawed him up bad hair was missing. I was like damm, got out of that alley fast.

[@berserkfury2k919]

Based on a couple of street fights I had in my life. This is the most valuable piece of advice I seen on fighting period. As the saying goes . It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog.

[@tashihishey34]

Mike Tyson - “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

[@Somebodyuprobsknow]

Stoooop it I’ve heard this A million times it’s not cool

[@juzzonmorris]

It may not be cool, but it's damn sure true.

[@fctylerfc]

@@Somebodyuprobsknow Everyones has a plan until they get punched in the mouth dude

[@joaqincastro5613]

@@Somebodyuprobsknow Plans never survive first contact - some general

[@bigg221]

That’s a bs quote lol

[@bilalzzzblitzzz6347]

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

[@joenyce8275]

Shit had me rolling when he was like " no one stands there and just does nothing but stand there" lmao and it funny because it's a fact no one isn't gonna sit still

[@coreyfreeman6226]

This video saved my life.was attacked by 4 dudes 6 months after watching this...grabbed one and the way I delt with him made the rest walk away. I instantly switched to kill or be killed mode. Thanks Master MJW

[@voltdgt2529]

Fake

[@mayukhsen8195]

The main thing I have always realized about fighting is maintaining distance is the only true way to evade attacks and buy time to react to the attacks... Be the king of maintaining distance, stay at a distance and direction using constant footwork that will make it hard for your opponent to reach you, and you will capitalise on that, and buy yourself time to counter. Only close the distance, JUST ENOUGH for your hit to be optimally powerful and devastating to your opponent, get your punching technique and punching speed up, speed is everything in striking, how fast can you pull that perfect technique will determine how powerful your strike is. Footwork and timing are number one things, once you have those down, and your stance is right, you will be able to hit without getting hit. *FIRST YOUR PUNCH CONNECTS AND THEN YOUR HEAD AND REST OF THE BODY GETS CLOSE TO YOUR OPPONENT FOR A TRADE TO HAPPEN* THAT is the primary thing to keep in mind as a BRAND NEW BEGINNER to fighting.

[@thomasbrooksjr380]

Best technique for real life self-defense front kick to get separation then sprint.. works 9/10 times...💯👍🏾

[@ThorOdinson1269]

Unless you're fighting a Jamaican 😂

[@waynrayngmail]

It's already been said here, but MJW is, for his raw talent, still hugely underrated. Blood and Bone is a gem, and one of my all time favorite movies. I wish they'd put it out on Blu-ray in north America (hint hint). Another valid question asked below: How can the average person trigger this mindset? Michael is a natural in a lot of aspects of this- mindset, physique, ability. Most wouldn't fight him just looking at him. The majority of us aren't born with it, and unless you're in a war zone, it's hard to develop it. If you ARE born in a war zone, it seems, unfortunately, that it's hard to turn off. No easy answers. Please keep posting, MJW.

[@tsvetelin6556]

Im asking the same question but getting no reply so far…

[@krishnarock6874]

My english is week i'm sorry but i'm huge fan in the world i' m daily practice of your lesson ....so thank you mr. bone..love you and god bless you master...

[@kalebcoors8318]

I am bullied and it takes all I have not to tear not to someone I appreciate the character of what is real within a person your absolutely right thanks I'll be waiting I need your help

[@theboltthrower8661]

This vid is awesome. There´s a self defense dude in YT that has a very realistic approach on street fights, his name is Nick Drossos, and he precisely bashes the 1, 2, 3 system saying street aggressions and aversive situations don´t happen in slow motion like some "instructors" want naive people to believe, guy is legit, his channel was great a few years ago when he just talked about self defense and fights, now he is adding some new stuff to get some views, like men´s health and other things I don´t believe the channel needed, but it´s his channel after all. Dunno if you have seen some of his material. Anyways greetings from France, Mr White you´re one of my all time idols.

[@TheAuthenticIsOutThere]

One of the first things I learned at my UFC gym was that the punching bag does not hit back but your instructors will make your internal organs turn into mashed potatoes! I'm very thankful that my instructors always taught the females that they do in fact need to think about being in a life or death situation. I have had to use what I have been taught twice. Both times it was less about the perfect technique and more about doing whatever I had to do to disarm/defuse the situation. The helpless damsel bull goes out the window and the crazy blood thirsty lunatic enters center stage! 😂😂🤣 People need to understand that there are people out there that have absolutely no regards for life in itself and those same people often have nothing to lose. If someone is trying to rob, harm or kill you, they are already half past crazy!!! As far as I'm concerned, the techniques I have learned are for the ring, but the will to survive is for the streets!!! Great vid guys. 👊👊👏👏

[@derrickkinghenderson4519]

Right on

[@voltdgt2529]

MMA gym*

[@TheAuthenticIsOutThere]

UFC gym

[@voltdgt2529]

I actually didn't know UFC had gyms all over. I just hear people say "I train UFC" so I made the wrong connection in my head lol.

[@TheAuthenticIsOutThere]

No problem. UFC took over some boxing/mma gyms. But unless you are in that world personally, you wouldn't know it. So it's understandable.😎

[@user-kq7xj6db2o]

The most real and accurate video I have seen explaining real self defense as someone who spent 20 years working in prisons. Thank you Mr. White

[@wocookie2277]

As a soldier over 20 years, I can tell you this is the golden key and has saved my life! Not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Its always mind over matter. The moment you start clouding your mind with negative thoughts and fears about your opponent being bigger/faster/stronger than you then you've already lost. Fear will control you, it will impede your movements and make you constantly second guess yourself and you dont want to be 'fighting' with your own mind at the same time as your actual opponent. You have to stay focussed and keep looking for openings where you can attack. If you were afraid of your opponent, then why the hell you start a fight with him in the first place?

[@warrencollins8892]

Well articulated beautiful n brilliant 1

[@TylerJTI]

I love this video. Nothing but truth

[@joshuahumes5548]

I've had that state since I was itty bitty and I have always been ready to take it there and I love how someone with such respect and fame is passing along such great pearls of wisdom

[@tkghhhhh]

I would loooove to see Michael Jai White in the John Wick series👏👏👏or if you read this comment i would to hear your take on the series

[@T1Oracle]

If MJW was John Wick it wouldn't be a trilogy, because he would have killed them all in the first movie.

[@jeremywilliams9363]

I'd love see MJW put his money where his mouth and go find an actual fighter in the UFC (of course his body would look TOTALLY different without all the steroids) with all this big talk like he knows what the fuck he is doing.

[@T1Oracle]

The best survival skill is conflict avoidance. Smart out lives tough 99 times out of 100.

[@sugs1191]

I'm not sure I agree . I personally think tough outlives smart

[@alajndress]

​@@sugs1191Smart is the definition of tough.

[@kaminski3036]

Thank you sir nice explanation this mindset is the oldest instinctive reaction of self defense and still works because is realistic. The way you explained that in 5 minutes was perfectly amazing

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

Thank you for that. My military/martial arts trained friend switched to that mindset very quickly when he and a friend were attacked by 5 to 7 dudes in Manhattan. He took them all out by spraying their eyes and hitting their legs/ankles/etc! I was like WOW! He is in his early 60s.

[@styleyK]

MJW on point with great advice as always. I have met people over the years who were amazing in the dojo or in the ring, but have told me stories of them getting a kicking on the street because they misread the situation, froze, or simply didn't know what to do.

[@arg6741]

Awareness is the key...Stay out of a bad area, if you're there then always be looking up, never like a victim.

[@jabariwhitner8255]

Excellent breakdown sir!

[@dejordo1]

Truth spoken brotha! growing up in the mean streets of Chicago, I always had the mindset of not having anything to lose and I'm willing to engage in war in any situation but, I also focus on how I can always avoid having to be violent on and off the streets.

[@79onelife]

I have been up against with five brothas before, back when I was younger, and I still remember how it all went down! K. O. Knock down and give. Half his face broken, didn't find out til late, the other gave up and the last pick a brick up and so did I and ran after him. It is mindset. Attitude and KNOWING! I am not the best fighter in my family, although I Know when it's time to Take Life Serious. And those brothas found out the hard way and the prosecutor was mad as fuq with the video! Some things are just natural for Us King

[@Mvvp2290]

I totally agree with him on the whole flashy thing but i also think that these flashy moves have something useful maybe not in the flashy way but they surely can be applied its all about the practicioner

[@Bzone96]

Also the moves are only good for a certain distance and great timing for countering

[@wordsarepowerful8682]

That is very true, all masters should realise this first.

[@jarredlewis8951]

This is the first time I have ever agreed with MJW! I have been saying this for years!! belts technique grappling all that stuff is fine at the gym. In real life the fight is about 2 or 3 minutes you best prepare for that. An ugly sloppy fight that can get you killed. Remember if you are ever in that situation 1st try to get away or create space 2nd try and put your back against something solid 3rd remember everything around you is a weapon. practical strikes for street fighting hooks uppercuts hammer fist elbows. front and side kicks are great aim for the stomach to fold them in half and its safer for you not kicking so high learn a good hip toss and you should be good. a hip toss allows you to throw someone two times your size. Great job MJW this is the kind of fight talk I like!!!

[@tyechifitness33]

Just finished a self defense class, Thanks for sharing my Brooklyn class loved the tips.

[@hehexd7341]

dude on the left was in black dynamite with the funny ass face brings me back

[@hehexd7341]

right*

[@MegaSalvor]

I knew i recognized him somewhere. He might a be a TKD, Hapkido or Kung fu guy.

[@omniframe8612]

@@MegaSalvor that is Arnold Chon a Jhoon Rhee tae kwon do martial artist from VA

[@gringoexotic]

It’s a stuntman Arnold chon

[@MegaSalvor]

@@gringoexotic stuntman and legit martial artist.

[@AllAboutEthics]

It's crazy how real Japanese robots look these days

[@CGDaGreat23]

😂😂😂

[@castle6660]

Lmfao...I'm dying

[@IkillPigz]

Man that Asian is bald everywhere lmao

[@reymc55]

Awesome advice and very true. Fear and anxiety are the 2 things you have to control first, period! Thanks Michael!

[@52combatconcepts7]

I love this! I teach a similar concept I call "Why we fight ".

[@JetBlackThreat]

This is true, I'm 5,7 and I be scaring fools 6 something

[@Win94ae]

Yeah, I saw a video of a guy with 2 kitchen knives against 5+ guys. They had no idea what to do, he stabbed one guy dozens of times, I think he just kept stabbing people.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

A friend of mine is a retired Marine who lives in a rough neighborhood . He ran 3 guys off his yard with a bayonet in 1 hand and a machete in the other without hitting / cutting anyone . They KNEW he meant business .

[@DeeJay00001]

I just love this somebody who is not afraid to tell it as it is you sound like my instructor (you don't have to use your hands all the time, if you see something which makes as a weapon use it to save your life}, and that's when I was 9 years old.

[@therealpdangel8879]

Thank you for sharing that brother Michael Jai White. We shall remember

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

1:48 Amen, Thank God Jesus Christ I have that comprehension.

[@lolzguyl]

Man those other two are sure quiet. "Your goal as a martial arts practitioner is not to win or defeat your attacker, it is to avoid/defuse the circumstances that lead to violence in the first place."

[@spiritualopportunism4585]

Yeah it was weird

[@sinister8285]

Thank you MJW! One of the truest 🙌 real life mind sets and best martial arts practitioners of all time.

[@TeachNReveal]

It's crazy that I have been adopted this philosophy... I REALLY RESPECT MJW'S PERSPECTIVES ✊🏾

[@matrixate]

I tell all the younger guys that technique is only useful when the moment makes itself available. The rest is a balance of skill and reactance speed.

[@ppvplug3940]

Technique is skill you tool. “Technique is only useful when the moment makes itself available” technique can be used quickly in a street fight as well, don’t be giving younger guys anymore advice.

[@matrixate]

@@ppvplug3940 Do you know how to read English? What are you talking about? Of course technique is skill. When and where did I say it wasn't...you pathetic tool.

[@ppvplug3940]

@@matrixate so how does technique only matter when it presents itself yet everything else is “skill and speed” isn’t technique skill? You’re saying it Only matters when it presents it self. Good god I have to explain it again, you’re the only pathetic one here.

[@KnownAsCLH]

Any advice on triggering this mental focus and controlling it on and off ? Fighting for ones life, or the adrenaline fear rushing but still must have high fight i.q. and control the emotion.

[@tmarevisited118]

I do this, but only with advanced students or trusted friends because I don't want to get sued or go to jail! There's basically two ways I know of to trigger that instinct in a relatively controlled environment. 1 which is less effective but more controlled is to bring the heart rate up to the target range (Google the formula for this if you don't know about it) then do some "free sparring" as I call it with active resistance and no scripts. The 2nd is just to go old school randori like we did when I was learning aikido, which is more like what I think they call a "bull ring" in kajukenbo. Basically, have some classmates jump you and just stop before it gets out of hand. It's dangerous, but it's the most effective thing short of going out into the world and getting into real fights.

[@JoviBootlegs90]

Always loved and respected MJW . Mike please know that we appreciate the time you invest in these videos as we know that life of an actor is quiet busy.

[@quinncylittle9536]

You’re movies have changed my life and videos

[@HigherPlanes]

Pimpin ain't easy but it's necessary

[@craigchurch63]

Not enough budget for 3 chairs 😂

[@skyline2344]

Craig Church 😂😂😂😂

[@taoist32]

Lol Maybe the white guy was a beginner. Beginners don’t get to sit down.

[@hamtidamti637]

white guys remain beginners even after being advanced ioi except your name is jean claude van damme ...

[@0327elf]

Chillllllllll

[@joelodanga321]

The level of discipline so high.

[@BlackFalconZ850E77]

*" THANK YOU MIKE!!! "* 🙌🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I've been saying this to people for years and fighters as well as Hoodlums would tell me the same thing. There's people with belts that I've seen with my own two eyes get knocked out, straight cleared, by prison hardened career criminals. In real time, true to form, you're not doing poses, katas or executing ABXY string of combos with basic and advanced moves; You're trying to survive and win the battle. So you apply what you already know using Instinct while turning that fear into confidence. I've fought with both anger and confidence and the difference is clear.. when your mind is and the level of confidence in your capabilities is that of the invincible. Thanks again 4 the REALDEAL M.J.🙏🏿💯

[@snamflow]

thank you, Hope you return to Ghana soon, wopuld love to learn more from you.

[@johncena5299]

I disagree I was just in a fight fighting for your life is one thing but stay calm and use your brain try think counter be smart not angry

[@rabidwurm]

I never went into martial arts training. I grew up as the short, skinny kid with a bad attitude, and nothing to back it up. In other words, I got my ass kicked damn near everyday til I was 11 or 12. I honestly wouldnt take it back for the world. That toughened me up in ways alot of people would never reach. It greatly sharpened my mind as well. It sucks to go through, but in hindsight, its what helped me survive in later years. The only true way out, is through.

[@classicdamo6042]

Thank you for this Michael Jai White.

[@EmpressofPentacles111]

And sir this is why I truly believe God lead me to your channel ❤💪🏾

[@TheCutter5150]

When a legend like MICHAEL JAI WHITE speaks, you better fucking listen! God Bless you, Sir...

[@zayswag2672]

Need another video like this!!!

[@safdarkh786]

Beautifully explained the most important lesson of self defence, 'Attitude'. Thanks a lot for sharing sir❤🙏. This channel is seriously underrated. 😯

[@Lone_Wolf_91]

Thank You Sir for all the stuff and efford you put to do all You doing here for us! Its rly great things You talking about anf teaching us. Many do so much shit just to be know and get more money while they have no experience what so ever about real fight and things that going on, in ring, cage, on street etc. Thank You very much.

[@balldoctor6686]

Honestly the best self defense channel on KZbin

[@therockindoc5453]

TRUTH, BROTHER!! My Martial Arts teacher was a "killer" teacher. He taught me "Self Defense", which he ALWAYS said was the highest form of the Martial Arts and that Self Defense was "LIVE OR DIE"!!!!

[@rabbitshady499]

This is the best martial arts channel on KZbin.

[@tomgunc]

There is not too many people that have a good mindset like you do. I have watched many people fight and only a token few guys I respect is Bruce Lee because his mindset is clear, pure and is like water as he said so many times. He put so much time into the mental side of martial arts as you do and that is awesome. I have admired your work for many years. Thank you for pointing out the importance of where your mind goes, your energy flows. When I watch UFC fights, I can see professional fighters get pumped up in the back room or for weeks before the fight, but they allow anger, resentment or revenge into their fight plan all of a sudden and they lose. For example, when Anderson Silva was teased about how he has no fighting skills my Chael Sonnen or how his country was weak and how he made fun of Anderson's wife just to get inside his head. If you watch Anderson he looks up, feels up and takes deep breaths. Watching Anderson SIlva focus on the task at hand and not allowing the words of another man outside the Octagon before the fight to get under his skin and allow his words to affect his performance inside the Octagon would be normal. But the mindset was in the right place for Anderson and I respect him for that. Thank you for posting this video as it holds a lot of weight, truth and yes water. Have a great Thanksgiving!!

[@carlmarquardt994]

Love these clips Mike. Keep em coming pls

[@seanm7410]

Loving the content. You have been one of my role models since I was a kid.

[@BigDsHomestead]

I truly wish I could train under this guy. He seems to know his stuff. Unfortunately, training with him is nearly impossible. It would be great for my health and also self defense. The way people are nowadays, you need some way to defend yourself. Shouldn't have to, but that's the world we live in, unfortunately. I wish there were more dojo close to me so I could be able to learn. For one, to build self confidence. Mr. Jai White, you truly a great sensei, from what I've seen in your videos and interviews. You don't seem to walk around like a badass, which I have seen some do when they learn a discipline. A true role model. Besides, how can anyone be a true leader unless they should the rest of us that it can be done. Keep it up sir. If you ever get to travel in or close to KY, for any reason, I'd like to be able to meet you. GOD Bless.

[@salahfoster5681]

I totally agree, your mindset and mental state in a combat situation is very important. In a combat situation you have to be ferocious. If a person is set on robbing you or whatever you have got to be vicious in your mindset and fight with that same mentality like your life depends on it because it does.

[@akrocuba]

MJW is outstanding! I'm glad I found his channel!

[@offearth5316]

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS!!! I GOT treated differently for questioning street scenarios.The others in my class were there for exercise and keeping fit.I wanted to learn real life self defense

[@thompsonm1a1]

Get a gun a train with it. It's the ultimate self defense. 🔫😎🇺🇸

[@coleroberts1088]

I’m so glad you said this

[@abenshoof100]

This reminded me of joe Rogan talking on how he switches to Savage mode and thinks of danger to his love ones. Keeps him pushing threw. It's your ultimate instinct /mindset for survival in my opinion.. great video here thank you!

[@krishMK35]

Thanks, Michael for these awesome videos, true inspiration

[@edgeharvey555]

Thank you so much for posting

[@ronindez1]

Thank you- belts, dans, etc.; without real life exposure/experience is a disadvantage... I've had modest exposure to hundreds of real life actions, and hold the words spoken in this video to heart- Thanks again...

[@kombatconditioningmasterty2911]

Ouss thank you MJ Hope you do a course on this.

[@adrianoalmeida5528]

Obrigado pelos filmes ótimos. Continue assim. 👍

[@19-1-91]

A very practical, humble, knowledgeable artist

[@titotot1234]

MICHAEL I’m now 42 from the first time I saw you on the screen you still look the same, you never age Brother

[@perrygibson8419]

So true, I bit my first person at 9 yrs old because i thought I was fighting for my life. He was bigger, older and white. Years later as adults he showed the teeth marks was still in his stomach. Point being you have to click to vicious real quick. That was my Nick name after that "viscous" given to me by a famous uncle of mine. I train as i can due to a knee injury from football. But I'm still vicious.