Peter Consterdine And Martial Arts Journey • Martial Artist, Security and Self Defense Expert

[@luongorob8409]

Your best video by far . This guy knows what he is talking about . Clear distinctions between self defense awareness and martial arts . He doesn’t have a skewed perception between sports application and actual spur of the moment combat . Best video hands down 👏🏼

[@MartialArtsJourney]

🙏

[@Mulberry2000]

Why are you taking his word for it ?

[@jamesallen6309]

@@Mulberry2000 Because he's Peter Consterdine ...and because he said not to take his word for it. Check it out yourself, which no doubt RL will do if he hasn't already.

[@CriticalThinkingRevisionist]

@@Mulberry2000because of his immense experience and knowledge using it hundreds and hundreds of times.

[@Mulberry2000]

@@CriticalThinkingRevisionist lol

[@IronHand2024]

His level and understanding is so deep,and a his humility make him go to a new level of awareness and truth, as his knowledge of what he does he can speak because he is living it, it is so beautiful to hear this level of truth, bless him 🙏🏾

[@truthserum9456]

This is priceless. Too many options and possible techniques. So damn true. Thank you for validating what I have felt after 40 years in the martial world. You have helped free me sir!!!! I am indebted to you.

[@davidturner8297]

I had the pleasure off training under this man some 25 years ago and every thing I learnt has stayed with me every day off my life .

[@Liam1991]

Considering I live on the Isle of Wight, I'm surprised I haven't heard of this chap... I'm glad you have people like him on your channel, because it slaps people down who think MMA training is all you need for self defence!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

Where have you been?! ;-) Peter has been leading the way in educating people about the true nature of self-defence for many decades. Delighted you liked the video though and that it resonated with you. The point that physical fighting skills are not one and the same as self-defence is an important one.

[@paulwhittaker5195]

Liam. I've been living on mainland Britain and l'm not surprised I've never heard of you.

[@davidjones9060]

Thank you for this video, so refreshing to listen to someone that actually knows what they are talking about.

[@bougeac]

Peter is simply a legend!, his books and writings on self protection are second to none and his book “Streetwise” should be on every martial artists bookshelf.

[@rcs-aikido-self-defence8643]

Fantastic Interview ,with an amazing and inspirational person. Peter is a Legend and we are proud to belong to his Association.

[@rafaeloperezjr]

Best class on self defense I ever hide and it was free. Thank you.

[@deadlypalms]

This is one tough guy and an absolute legend within UK (and European) martial arts and security circles. Very good move chatting to this chap. Next stop, go speak to Geoff Thompson (and his brilliant Animal Day approach).

[@stevebb2915]

Lee Morrison. Does Geoff still teach MA?

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

Geoff doesn't teach anymore, lots of spiritual vids on YT only...……….

[@uexkeru]

You can add Steve Morris and Mick Coup to the list of Brit combat legends. Morris is abrasive as hell though, it might be awkward

[@orwellian88]

@@uexkeru I agree Steve would be a national treasure if he was Japanese and in Japan

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Excellent topic. Personal security and self defense are two different things. Self defense is only part of personal security.

[@trevorreid4082]

This is arguably one of the best discussions I have heard about Self-defense\self-protection in the "real world". A pleasure to listen to and good points to walk away with. Great Job! Thanks!

[@StronglikeLion3]

Excellent idea to interview someone who talks about self defence in a realistic context. Really thought inspiring to hear someone talk about legal limitations, and more. Not just sports fighting.

[@KM2558-o1y]

I trained with Peter Consterdine in the 70s, excellent instructor!

[@squatch545]

What does he mean when he says the word "door"? I don't understand.

[@gimblegrok]

@@squatch545 Working as a bouncer on the door of a pub or night club.

[@squatch545]

@@gimblegrok Thanks!

[@CriticalThinkingRevisionist]

@@squatch545he is referring to the door at a bar or a disco - ie. Being a doorman / security guard

[@squatch545]

@@CriticalThinkingRevisionist Thanks.

[@Razvanh29]

What a decent and enjoyable to watch and listen to Mr. Consterdine is. A rare thing these days. :)

[@accabb2487]

Wow, Consterdine is massively intelligent. So much crucial information, great interview.

[@stevebrindle1724]

I trained myself under Danny Connor (Rip) back in early 1970,s, he had left Wado by then and was teaching Chinese boxing, Wing Chun and Tai Che mainly, he was a great instructor. Since then I did 5 more yrs, Wing Chun, 14 yrs TKD and at 66 I am learning Shotokan. Loved all the arts I have studied and consider its not the art but the man that counts! At my age, I believe in finishing quickly so a simple block against a punch at the same time, Wing Chun style, a bloody hard punch, that should be the end of the dispute. I also practice very hard, a couple of low kicks, the knee or the groin, going right through with the kick. Learning to many techniques leads to confusion I believe. Don't misunderstand, I train in the full programme in the Dojo, at home I train in a few effective techniques, over and over!

[@CriticalThinkingRevisionist]

How many real fights have you successfully used blocks ? And why not floor the guy in instead? Remember how dangerous fighting is.

[@paultaylor107]

Peter is a fascinating guy and a fenominal teacher and such a good speaker. He and Geoff are legends.ive been too a few of their conferences and they are amazing and despite aiming their work at REAL situations they are also respectful of traditional martial arts. You should do an interview with Geoff Thompson. Another idea for you would be to see if you can have a chat with Chris Haueter bjj legend, one of the dirty dozen and always teaches "think street, train sport and practice the art".

[@MartialArtsJourney]

Already met, rolled and spoke in record with Chris Haueter :)

[@paultaylor107]

@@MartialArtsJourney you are so lucky would love the opportunity to train with coach Hauter. I pretty much train alone with a punch bag and a dummy. Only get yo bjj once in blue moon.

[@junjokai]

👏 Amazing Practical Martial Artist, and also very down to earth group, honoured to be part of their association, recommend to all.

[@riazzaman20]

Peter's explanations are so deep and layered.

[@tonysykes4917]

Good to see Peter looking so well, enjoyed the interview all the best.

[@coachryanmartialarts435]

Awesome, happy you got to interview Peter

[@glennrudzik1007]

I have to absolutely agree the Peter and Geoff are the best, along with Lee Morrison. Those three gentlemen can teach you what you really need to protect yourself. The martial arts are really wonderful, but teach you nothing about real self protection

[@jamesallen6309]

I would add Master Chief Geoff ''Tank'' Todd, the late Carl Cestari and Kelly Mc Cann. I love the speed and power of Morrison and Cestari, and the brute force of the Master Chief. Like they all say - self defence isn't about a punch up.

[@itzajdmting]

Well said Glenn.

[@CriticalThinkingRevisionist]

@@jamesallen6309then what is self defence about? It’s certainly about hitting first and be as ferocious as needed if you can’t knock your opponent out at the first attack. But I’ll look up the guys you mention.

[@vonclap]

Intelligent responses from a famous British martial artist, remember him from canal street in Manchester

[@davronshumpert9738]

This is the JKD philosophy in it original essence. He truly have the Bruce Lee mindset with out imitation.

[@alLEDP]

These are some old school MA. Gentelmen. Wellspoken and deadly.

[@krait44]

Awesome interview with a wealth of information. Once point I think he made a small mistake, it is the Sympathetic Nervous System that shuts down the Parasympathetic Nervous System. Not trying to be a troll, the guy is amazing and I'd love to meet with him personally.

[@petercouch1239]

I saw the coffin of Bobbi Anne Mcleod carried into Saint Andrews Church. It seemed so small. Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine, The Parachute Regiment, The Royal Marines, SAS, etc are all physically fit, like most people are not and never will be. The best self-defence is "don't be there".

[@pascal0868]

Best interview yet. Thanks.

[@danielewais1704]

Hey Rokas, i really enjoy your content. But man you really have to work on the audio buddy. It seems to be a recurring problem, not only is there a loud background noise, its hard to hear you sometimes as well. This could really lower your watch time since people might get annoyed and click off. This is my only issue otherwise keep on grinding 👍

[@alLEDP]

Don't mind me! I m just commenting that this comment gets seen. lol

[@MartialArtsJourney]

Thanks. I hear you

[@skyanton8453]

Have a great day Rokas. :-)

[@198773143]

@@MartialArtsJourney Hey Rokas, You should Check out Aidan Carroll of Hard Target Self defense based in Dublin Ireland, they work of what Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson and Tony Somers Teach the Fence and preemptive strike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmnMf2VsaMp5etk

[@edwardglenn9310]

Camera work is a bit ropey as well.

[@Sensorium19]

Thank you for this interview. Fascinating man.

[@sues5225]

Brilliant video and explanations. Thank you ,Peter!!

[@tuhkakasa1917]

Master speaks, now is time to listen (and ask questions :) )

[@TomOKelly-he5js]

Great interview - so impressed with Peter and his very clear reasoned explanation of things . It resonates, when I was younger (big guy, posh accent, not a thug) I got a lot of the wrong unwanted attention. I realized the fighting and self defense are two fundamentally different things. Personally in limited experience of real self defense it was only reflex stuff that worked, thinking didn't help. So interested to see Peter's explanation of what's going behind. I also came to Karate from Judo so love his explanation of once they get hold of you.... very true. Even after 40 years karate my shock response is a sweep or a throw..... ;-)

[@sifuscottg]

This is one of the beat interview you have done.

[@jayartorres4604]

Awesome, hope you can work with Geoff Thompson as well.

[@joanngrainger4650]

Excellent! 👍

[@sunnysummersometime]

Could you please make a video on how you finance it to travel the world and fund your trainings. I am sure many would like to do the same, but have no idea how. Thank you.

[@wagutoxD]

Fascinating talk! Tks again, Rokas!

[@bongkem2723]

love this interview, thanks both for sharing the inside knowledge of self defense !

[@readytogo5115]

Now our learning my friend you went from traditional martial arts to MMA to combatives learning from UK bouncers now our getting it it took me 10 years to catch on to the truth

[@scarred10]

he didnt go from mma to combatives,this is just an interview,he doesnt train in combatatives.

[@scottishbanjo]

My first art was Shukokai karate in 1980 with Tommy Morris in Glasgow. it was a different world back then .

[@GiC7]

Thanks love the explanation.

[@johnchipmanseishinaikido1531]

This is a fantastic interview!

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

18:00 in. Brilliant, Absolutely brilliant.

[@DocTarnation]

Excellent person to interview. Does Mr Consterdine have a website?

[@practicalkatabunkai]

He does :-) www.thecombatgroup.com/about/499/pc-bio

[@sportsboy5570]

Excellent video, thank you

[@seanmurray2482]

Peter and Geoff are 2 of the best RBSD instructors in the world I think you should get hold of Lee morrison from urban combatives with out a shadow of a doubt he is 1 of the very best in the world today

[@stevebb2915]

I've suggested him in the past too. Or mick coup.

[@YuriGolos]

Great interview! Thank you. Do you need some help to clean up the background noise?

[@MartialArtsJourney]

That could be great. Can you write to me at [e-mail]?

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Great conversation. Thanks Rokas. (One tip about microphone technique for you... You need to project more. Pretend that you're talking to a roomful of people, and the person against the wall needs to hear you. You pretty much have to have a larger than life approach. I can see that you are more of an introvert, so that voice won't be natural to you. But if you practice it, you'll achieve it. If you listen back to this interview, you'll notice that Peter uses the projecting voice. That's what you should try and aim for.)

[@perrypelican9476]

Great video but the audio is terrible. Do you edit it? I don't mean edit the content but the sound. That hiss can easily be removed and you can fix the spots where you can not be heard.

[@darylfields]

I love and respect japanese martial arts

[@rubenrelvamoniz]

Rokas these kind of interviews would be awesome in audio only as well.i would listen.sort of martial arts journey on the go

[@MartialArtsJourney]

I'll look into it

[@billyohara239]

very well explained

[@PeterJonesKajuenRyu]

Excellent video. Refreshing in honesty.

[@starshipdjs7524]

Love the three minute egg timer analogy♡ Excellent explanations, on many things that have been said here, that really needed to be voiced about the state of martial arts, all put across eloquently♡ Peter sitting in a chair (in a self defence posture) where in an instant he could have KOed the interviewer; you didn't notice? On the negative side, plenty of JKD implied concepts without being accredited. As for Wing Chun can easily be beaten by a boxer comment (ee are in agreement) as I teach Wing Chun, I also take boxing classes twice a week and practice another ten hours at it, as Knowing full well that Wing Chun is like a sitting duck for a boxer; none applicable to this Chunner LOL Silat is another great backup system worth an honourable mention♡ As for when Wing Chun was developed there was no need to be concered about western style boxers, as there wasn't any about. However in the West, in this modern age, a boxing class cost $4.00, if unemployed discouts make it even cheaper, there are plenty of people that know how to box nowadays effectively without much fuss and pageantry, unlike many martial art systems have. Please excuse my rant, but it isn't very often that I here, old school common sense being used♡

[@Davudization]

Very nice Vid mate! Have you ever considered to do one with Mick Coup?

[@jesseshaffer3951]

Good video. Gonna keep this in mind next time I am in front of a bag.

[@mizukarate]

Really I have done Karate, Wing Chun, and Aikido. I have had many street fights. It is not the style that really matters. It's the training method,environment, and the people that matter.

[@Livefreealways]

Eddie Daniels Shukokai of England an excellent trainer! Rip…

[@VoidedTea]

The bottom line, people who never got into a fight in their lives are, actually, best at self defence.

[@TranceDaNight8]

Very good self defense discussion, he seems to be at a master lever in self defense, I can hear him well but I cant however hear you very well :(

[@BobParker-gm8jf]

Having too many options is a funny thing but very true. If a dog has alot of toys it gets confused but give it one thing say for instance a tennis ball it's happy and knows the game.

[@Doobie386]

Excellent interview Rokus! I've been digging in on the self defence aspect as well in my Martial Arts practices and it seems we all have to take these valuable comments from Peter into account. It would be interesting to know how to indeed react at the right moment with the right technique, keeping it pre-emptive and simple. I think you touched the subject where Peter basically said that it's very hard to train, you need the right context and environment. How would the meditation and slow form practices like Taijiquan help you with dealing with a real street threatening situation? Would it keep you more in balance than just practicing externally or just by understanding the psychology?

[@scottishbanjo]

Is peter Consterdine still doing seminars?

[@tokorojj]

Great video, Rokas!

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

Awesome video thanks...………...

[@jackwilson6467]

Try to get Jack Lannum on sometime. He is out of Pensacola Florida, does Walu kung fu and hits like a mule kicks. Organ rupturing power. Also, would love to see a good interview of Francis Fong. Another teacher with incredible short power.

[@johnchipmanseishinaikido1531]

Rokas, did Mr Consterdine have an opinion on Systema concepts? It appears at least from a fundamental perspective that his body mechanics are very similar.

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

Recommended knife defence system please?

[@Livefreealways]

If you have that light switch protocol? On or off? You will take down any opponent! Kimura Shukokai I’ve trained with Sensei Kimura always stressed the other person has a brain! Also trained in Krav Maga! Muscle memory is a factor! Great video!

[@seanhannagans]

I really want his violence trigger word to be "Hadouken!".

[@practicalkatabunkai]

It's "like" ... always scares me when he uses it in conversation :-)

[@efzet76]

@@practicalkatabunkai wow ! I was wondering what the word could be.. did not expect it to be such a simple one..

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@efzet76 Easy to drop into any sentence. It’s hard to get “electroencephalographically” into the kind of dialogue that preceeds violence :-)

[@tjnlindaoconchuir1312]

This is a damn good video

[@jaypeve]

If you spend too much time thinking about a thing you’ll never get it done, don’t over think it, stop thinking and start doing

[@gbormann71]

There's nothing wrong with trying to understand what you're doing or what you rather would be doing next.

[@jaypeve]

True, good point

[@stevebb2915]

I shudder when I think of having to work the doors in Salford back then

[@squatch545]

Is he saying the word 'door'? What does that mean? I don't understand.

[@MartialArtsJourney]

I believe he means being a bouncer (standing by the door)

[@squatch545]

@@MartialArtsJourney Ah...makes sense now. Thanks.

[@jaypeve]

3 don’ts Don’t lie Don’t cheat Don’t give up

[@belkys120]

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[@Livefreealways]

Follow Chris Thomas from South Africa Shukokai! Breaks down mind and pressure!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Is Peter Consterdine in a book? His own explaining components of strikes, the engagement and methodologies, etc. All these things he's talking of would be good. As is preventing those who will freeze, how to undo the freezing? Where he would write a very informative instructionals, even if someone else writes it. Then a big thing is getting jumped by 2, but usually 3 or more who plot out their attack on who they want, where it's rough. Go for one, often such can box so evasive, then you get it in the back of the head. Where really, this is where knowing how to kill, maim, etc., could save a person from getting dead. It's real common for black on white crimes as on school busses and schools in Louisiana. Up North there's also what's called knock out games. Every I saw is where a young black guy looks for his prey, relaxes to help them relax, then opportune time, hits as hard as he cane old white man, woman, doesn't matter.

[@MartialArtsJourney]

Peter has written a number of books

[@driver3899]

A martial artist that cannot deal with adrenaline is not training properly, same if you freeze up when someone is going to punch you, that's a failure in the way the training is being done

[@stuarthughes3747]

very intelligent

[@Livefreealways]

Double hip is old! Think circles! Better and hidden torque! Sensei George of Finland of shukokai! Shows it well!

[@Livefreealways]

3 strikes is one!

[@AntonAdelson]

Interesting how GSP also talks about how martial arts mean nothing if you are jumped by surprise

[@345kobi]

42 Peter Consterdine

[@bobsykes5310]

Context dependent

[@sgthrawn]

You need a better mic set-up, the one on your earbuds doesn't do it.

[@Krom1hell]

I was completely flabbegasted when I've learned that in karate you can't hit the head :)..... Really? FFS, what have I learned then in the Eastern block? We trained in karate and we were beaten to a pulp most of the times.. Bruised ribs, vertebrae, broken noses and lips..... Damn there's different kind of karate tought in different cyrcles and leagues :)).....We were trained at the Police Academy and Intervention Police (can't say that they were the county police, because they're more like anti-terorrist squads)...... My god, I watched some of these videos with the honorable Peter Consterdine and we were tought most of those things and seemed logical.....not something specialized mechanics. But then our karate trainning was meant to make us killing machines instead of "looking on par and not hitting like a freighttrain". Best thing that came out of my karate experience was the knowledge to not fight when there is no need, and how to hit and how hard to hit without doing too much damage. (we never had those Venn diagrams till end of high-school, we just used common sense and a belief in protecting life).

[@Andrii87]

Agree, Eastern block martial arts are more realistic, and less polit correct.

[@trinidadraj152]

Rokas, just wanted to say, you seem more like yourself. I was happy to see you making fast progress in mma, but you started looking like your look and demeanor were just copying the environment. Now you seem more like yourself.

[@Helltown66]

Great interview Rokas. This guy needs to check out karate culture and he'll see that real karate actually deals more with the clinch. The only karate he knows about is the popularized sport karate.

[@AdobadoFantastico]

A true scotsman.

[@practicalkatabunkai]

You are 100% wrong there. Peter is one of my most influential instructors and he’s fully aware of the many different kinds of “karate”. He truly is as real as it gets and has unparalleled wide-ranging experience: doorman, international bodyguard, international security consultant, military, full contact, and on and on. At that point in the video (21 mins or so) Peter is specifically discussing competition karate. In my interview with him, he is clear that old-school karate does address that range: iainabernethy.co.uk/content/iain-talks-peter-consterdine-9th-dan

[@Helltown66]

practicalkatabunkai this video explains what I'm talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImUnXR-rc6afM0

[@practicalkatabunkai]

@@Helltown66 I like the guys at Karate Culture and I too have my own KZbin channel dedicated to old school karate and kata bunkai: kzbin.info I’m also a student of Peter’s. I am the “Iain” (Abernethy) he references several times in the video. My point is that when you say, “The only karate he knows about is the popularized sport karate” you are totally wrong. I know Peter. I’ve trained under him for decades. I know your assertion to be false. I’m not disagreeing that old-school karate includes close-range methods (I am a professional instructor of such methods). I’m disagreeing with your statement that Peter only knows, “popularized sport karate”. I hope that helps clarify. Listen to the interview I did with him linked above. Peter is my friend and teacher. I know what he knows :-)

[@Helltown66]

practicalkatabunkai thanks for the info I had no idea that Peter was associated with other styles of karate. I didn't necessarily mean to besmirch Peter's name or anything it's just that he mentioned that karate doesn't deal with close-range combat but from what I've learned that's what original Okinawan karate was mostly about. From my understanding of its history it all started with Okinawan wrestling and since Okinawa was in between Japan and China it had martial arts taken from both countries and added to the local wrestling Style.

[@RomanPeacock21]

Too many options and paralysis by analysis is supposed to be resolved with mushin

[@naetharu]

I’m rather sceptical about his comments when it comes to wing chun. We’ve seen evidence time and time again that it is in-effective. When faced with modern pressure tested forms of combat it simply does not work. The suggestion here seemed to be that it’s because it’s too refined (chess and thugs) which seems like a dodgy excuse rather than a real reason. We’re able to see plenty of folks put good modern pressure tested skills to use. BJJ, boxing, wresting, kickboxing etc. It seems to me that the reason wing chun fails is not because it’s too sophisticated, but rather that it’s simply based on a fantasy and not properly pressure tested.

[@bilbobaggins4403]

Speak up Rokas

[@danieltiller1421]

I feel like he doesn’t really understand grappling and it’s applications to self defence. Unlike striking you can spar HARD and get used to the stresses that gives. Sure there’s are different to a street fight but by the tim you get a BJJ blackbelt for example you would have thousands of hours of sparring. On top of that you can de-escalate a situation as you you have the ability to physically control someone rather than having to knock them out of things turn violent.

[@mikeypc3592]

I think he understands perfectly the role of grappling in self defence having worked on nightclub doors for 8 years. In that time he would've seen people end up grappling, and get bitten, glassed, stabbed, injured crashing through tables and chairs, or getting their heads kicked in by the person's mates. Does BJJ cater for any of that? Thats why he advocates going for high impact to finish a situation quickly. Grappling and BJJ are far too risky in real defence and take far too long to subdue someone.

[@danieltiller1421]

@@mikeypc3592 Sigh. I worked nightclub doors before I knew any martial arts. It doesn’t mean anything. I was also never bitten, glassed or stabbed. You can only apply what you practise under pressure and grappling is the only real platform where you can train near 100% intensity. That means ALOT when it comes to application.

[@mikeypc3592]

@@danieltiller1421 just because these things never happened to you doesnt mean they've never happened to anyone else. These things have happened to people who have ended up grappling in self defence situations. Grappling has its place but its very short sighted not to acknowledge the risks involved when it relates to self defence. Especially where it comes to multiple attackers. You think a BJJ blackbelt is gonna save you getting your head stomped if you're rolling around on the floor and your opponent has buddies? As I said earlier, this guy fully knows the risks of grappling in a real situation, and uses high impact techniques to stop situations getting that far. If you chose to grapple, then good luck to you.

[@danieltiller1421]

@@mikeypc3592 Oh yeah the old multiple attackers cliche. If you can grapple you can also stop the fight from going to ground or at least make sure your not the one on the bottom. I’m not saying you should not strike just be awaire that by doing so you are escalating the situation allowing the fight to take place at a range that is far less controllable. He also rates Wing Chun which is fairly laughable if I’m honest.

[@mikeypc3592]

@@danieltiller1421 you grappling cultists are pathetic😅. Peter Consterdine used techniques which were very effective for him in real situations. Your ego seems hurt that he makes no mention of needing or using grappling to defend himself. Its his choice how he wishes to protect himself. And if he's managed to incorporate Wing Chun into his arsenal, who are you to say its laughable? He's not trying to say anyone else should use it. If you honestly believe grappling is the way for you, fine. Dont attack someone else cos they don't share your view.

[@marcellocosi9084]

is a big differenze from karate and karate Do .....you speack about nothing ......