When should a martial artist engage in a street fight?

[@lvl5Vaporeon]

It was all fun and games until someone screamed *HADOKEN* and fired a blast of energy from their hands

[@joelkelly169]

The only "street fight" I was ever involved in was a mugging, and I defended myself by hitting one of the 2 guys trying to mug me and ran as fast as I could. I got away because I ran into the light shouting for help while doing so. I did not know if the guys were armed or not, and was in no hurry to find out. There are a whole lot of dead heroes that stood their ground and got stabbed or shot for it.

[@stephen8996]

Good choice. I've been shot because three guys tried to rob me. I thought they only had one gun, which I semi-successfully got control of. But I was wrong they had another which was used to shoot me in my hip. I got away and somehow one of them was shot in the process. I was young and thought that was a win. Now I'm 30 and think that was very reckless

[@joelkelly169]

@@stephen8996 Yeah even thugs use to have a small bit of honor. Today they will kill you over a nickel. Not too long back a local paperman was killed over a bag of change he was collecting from a paper rack on his route

[@jayjay53313]

@@stephen8996 you did the right thing when young. You're wrong to think you're reckless back then. You fight whenever you're attacked, make it a norm. You should analyze how to dodge zigzag using 1 of their own as human shield and how to disarm better, best to get hold of assailant's weapon to use against them

[@dire_prism]

Unfortunately here in Denmark oftentimes defending yourself against an attacker will often be viewed as participating in a street fight (similar to a misdemeanor - carries a fine). And you also risk charges and jail time if the other guy gets hurt because the court finds that you use more force than necessary.

[@HylianHanzou]

@@jayjay53313 those are a lot of words to say you lack self control

[@Eternalnight198]

When should a martial artist engage in a street fight? 10 pm Thursday evening

[@Jorge-tl7sf]

Eternalnight id argue a friday night or saturday night is better. especially in the 9pm-12am range

[@ShinFahima]

@@Jorge-tl7sf Psssh, ain't nobody got time for that. I wanna see you at three; right after school. I'll fight a child! D

[@Xplora213]

Don’t talk about fight club!!!

[@invictus_They-Them_Nazi_Hunter]

Ill be there

[@mellonhead9568]

10pm Thursday Street Fighter Multiplayer boiz

[@theoratorjs]

What an intelligent response Ramsey. Keep teaching honor and being a gentleman. Much love brother! A fan from Sierra Leone.

[@cosmyccowboy]

As a recovering alcoholic, Who has been sober since 1986 I can testify I haven’t been in a fight since! I still occasionally go to a club but I leave when they start getting drunk!

[@ballinYKS]

Fucking addict

[@PaschanTOPs]

Sober since 1986??? You've been through the fall of comunism and 40 wars. How are you supposed to be a "recovering addict"??

[@ballinYKS]

@@PaschanTOPs lol exactly

[@cosmyccowboy]

Paschan TOPs one day at a time

[@donqueshot2217]

Paschan TOPs If you‘re an alcoholic, you stay an alcoholic for the rest of your life. You can keep destroying yourself or you can quit completely, but you can never return to a place where you can just have a beer and stop

[@ThatGuy182545]

As James Yeager is fond of saying: “Don’t do stupid things in stupid places with stupid people.”

[@AngrySmasher]

This guy gets it. Every video I've seen from this guy has been spot on (in my opinion of course)

[@thomasrichard2373]

That “size people up in the room” mentality hit home for me. I honestly felt that way for a long time, I thought it meant confidence. Thinking I can beat most people (I’m 6’4” 255 lbs). I started doing boxing for 15 months now and for a long time, I haven’t felt that way walking into a room anymore. I feel comfortable with myself. Training in boxing and getting ready for my first amateur bout gave me real confidence. Honing my craft in boxing really shined a light on my insecurities and since I gained REAL confidence, I don’t size people up anymore. Thanks for the motivation. Stay hungry.

[@emmantheadrian616]

fine ramsey i wont get into street fights ill get into aggravated assaults then ill use my women's self defense chi hadouken training

[@theodoreconstantini2548]

A great video. With great wise, advice, I wish I knew these things when I was younger.

[@sensam6155]

A lot of people take years to realize that non-consensual fighting doesn't happen much after graduating school. Especially if they are surrounded by emotionally stunted men who actually do continue violent practices later in life; or if they are violent environments where assaults are regular (even though, as you aptly mentioned, these are very different in motivation and execution). So a lot of us get into combat sports looking to solve or prepare for a problem, that is no longer a threat. I did. It wasn't until after maybe a year and a half of Muay Thai and a year of BJJ that I eventually realized I'd likely *NEVER* use these skills On The Streetz. Still practice because it's a fun way to exercise, and really cool. But yeah, I spent at least a year practicing combat sports thinking ''okay, so this is my game plan if I'm ever in a street fight''.

[@daviddelgado475]

The most powerful warrior chooses to hold his sword for fear of what he can do. In the end the root of all problems is vanity and pride. Enjoy the beautiful things in life but always stay in shape for your health and self preservation.

[@metalmayfantasy]

There's a cookout near where I live and I love their milkshakes, and some of their food is decent. I often go there with friends and we hangout as it's a hangout joint near a college (it's a fast food place and they do not sell alcohol), but everytime I go there I always have an uncomfortable feeling and one time there was a group of people who did tease me. So, maybe I need to stay away from it.

[@alanderson9711]

Dankest Memicus -reclaim your favorite place, grab your favorite seat and enjoy a milkshake. That may have been the only time you’ll see that group. If not, talk with the manager. Be the energy you want to attract.

[@jackfin212]

@@alanderson9711 I drink your milkshake.

[@KOBKEDX]

@@alanderson9711 and bring like 50 friends with you :)

[@remfj40]

Great advise. Be aware... Best defense, not be there. Use the best weapon you have... Your mind.

[@happylarry7533]

amazing Mr Ramsey

[@raphaelworkman2170]

Where I grew up, people would go out looking for a fight. They would drive around or walk around depending on their age and stare at people until someone stared back at them, which was enough justification in their mind to start a fight. “What are YOU looking at?!” was a common phrase I heard growing up and I just looked away and walked away. But lots of people puffed out their chest and yelled at each other and then punched and tumbled and punched some more. Those “street fights” were completely avoidable. What wasn’t avoidable for some people was what we called “getting jumped” which meant 5 or 6 guys would surround someone and punch and kick them for about 30 seconds then run away before teachers or cops could punish them. I only saw one guy survive this. He was literally twice as big as the 2 teens who attacked him. He looked like an adult male and they looked their age: 13. And he dominated, but that was just enough to survive, not to appear magical or like Bruce Lee. But all the other times, when multiple people your size attack you, you’re going to get hurt. I’m not saying they deserved to get “jumped” but it was usually because their gang jumped a member of the other gang and then his was payback; or else someone was threatening someone else and the threatened guy brought his friends to ensure victory.

[@WildBillCox13]

Good stuff, Ramsey. Liked and shared.

[@obi501]

I have had one fight in year 6 (about 10-11 years old), school fight not a street one, it was unavoidable. He suckerpunched me and hit me in the nuts (as master wong so eloquently puts it) everyone surrounded me, chanting "fight" as I remember. This guy was about half a foot taller than me. I don't know how I managed to beat him in hindsight, can't remember what I did exactly. But I do remember he left with a broken rib on his right hand side and a broken nose. Somehow we became friends afterwards, don't know how I managed that either.

[@emulare1110]

Geeze my life would have been so much better if I’d heard this as a teenager 😅❤️

[@VegaSlides]

I can understand the romanticized views of street fighting: Being a badass while protecting your pride and dignity with witnesses that will talk about it forever! Sounds nice. But even professional athletes can accidentally cause irreparable damage to fellow competitors. So you COULD walk away completely unscathed after sending a guy packing with one punch. You could also lose an eye because the person decided they were going to gouge it. You could die because the guy got embarrassed and grabbed a weapon to kill you with. Unrestricted fighting should always be a last resort because nobody has trained enough to be immune to bullets and knives.

[@ColdNapalm42]

I live in California...we don't have self defense. We have you take actions to save your life and get judged by 12 or don't and get carried by 6.

[@pats3714]

When you're a kid. Adults don't get invoived in street fights. If I fight it's for keeps. I always think I'm gonna end up in hospital or in prison or dead. Luckily, on the one or two oćcasions where this has bappened I was able to run away very fast. Not an option anymore, being older. Actually, being older is very deadly, cornered tiger and all that, assuming you're not totally decrepit

[@a-blivvy-yus]

By your definition, when should a martial artist engage in a street fight? When he's the friend breaking it up to let both guys save face and pretend like "I was just about to knock you out".

[@persjodin3407]

The voice of Richard Burton, the wisdom of Bruce Lee ;) Great video!

[@Knighttus]

If I can avoid it I would but if I don’t have a choice I’ll just fight, as a kickboxer I let a lot of shit slide cause I know I can really really hurt people.

[@josephbedwell3164]

Kinda like how soldiers and martial artists aren't allowed to throw a punch as a means of self defense unless they are against more than one opponent or the opponent in question has a weapon. This is because by military regulation, a soldier is not permitted to react until they are in immediate danger. So to the people that walk up to soldiers and act tough, just remember that this guy only walked away because he'd be better off snapping you neck than punching. This same logic applies to any martial artist. They walk away because they can get a life sentence for throwing a punch so the reality is that in walking away, they are simply performing the highest level of self defense possible. The highest form of self defense is to remove yourself from the equation.

[@natalieshannon7659]

I like the answer No. You get a lot of MMA fighters or BJJ practitioners (Or fight wannabes.) Who comment on every traditional martial art video, "This is crap, this won't work on the street." Like the only purpose to learn any martial art is street fighting. Yes there are muggings and maniacs trying to hurt you, but the best defense is awareness. To avoid troublesome places and don't go out late at night alone.

[@demoniac972]

Every fight is a risk

[@MrParkerman6]

Do you think Chuck uh Norris and Christy Brinkley actually use The Total Gym? Thoughts on Total Gym in General?

[@Lindholmer5k]

I dont know mma or how to fight in general, yet iv managed to defuse all situations iv been in by listening and rolling with it, rather than puffing up me chest. So what if i bought some guy a beer on a bad night for him, or ended up having a chat with a drugged up guy waiting for the bus or whatever…. Most situations dont need to end up in the hospital for either party

[@sladewilson9741]

I had a UFC training dickhead try to pick a fight with me in a bar once. I and the bartender reminded him that I was a grown man with a job and kept drinking.

[@martinkunst4293]

This happened to me quite recently. I was outside a bar hanging out with my dudes and having fun. Than suddenly some drunken guy wanted to start a fight with me. I kinda wanted to fight him, but long story short it didn't happen. I kind of talked it down and eventually some of his friends dragged him away. I know its the best solution, but as you said in previous videos, that young mans ego (im 18) makes me feel like i "should teach him a lesson". That is stupid. I mean, most of street fights are avoidable just by stepping of xd.

[@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301]

But all seriousness, basically exercise sound judgement, threat assessment, and de-escalation, plus being humble and not making yourself a target, and no martial arts school can teach that. My sifu, granddad, and uncle once told me to talk your way out of a fight, walk away, if that don't work then run away, if all else fails and they still chase you down and corner you, then they might have to die. You warned them by de-escalating the tension, walking/running away. And i think i heard Master Dewey said in a previous video to " Never street fight unless you are getting paid for it, or actual self-defense" ,mostly self-defense tho. The greatest smartest way to avoid a street fight- BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!

[@barnitepliczky1121]

I have a question. Bruce lee learn kung fu more specific wing chun. But lots of people say that kung fu us bad and it wil never wourk. My question is one of the best martial artist bruce lee learnd that martial art how can it than be bad? Thank you for the anwser

[@Thatguyujustmet]

I did cross-country in high school and even won a team state championship... I’m pretty sure I could win almost every street fight by running away! Jk, I don’t train anymore... I’ll have to rely on winning by being really nice.

[@BeeBN]

ive got a question ramsey, is there ever an age where its too late to learn to fight?

[@jhormanro4604]

Its Never too late

[@RamseyDewey]

If you’re dead, it’s too late.

[@Mariasbabyalive]

Ramsey how is the situation on shanghai? Are things coming back to normal.

[@RamseyDewey]

I don’t know if things were ever normal here- but the city is still under quarantine.

[@GuillermoRojasLema]

When your life is in danger. Thanks for watching

[@Mhurilo10]

When your life is in danger, I'd say *Parkour*!!

[@iisnipezii4352]

You should fight if the person wants to fight you that is what I do at my school

[@mrspeigle1]

When your life is in danger or the life of another if you've got the balls for it. Ego is the number one killer of men ages 40 and lower

[@evrettej]

The answer is never. When you are trained in the art of hurting people you have a higher understanding of the physical consequence of engaging in combat. Most that actually know how to hurt people dont actually like to fight. It's only if you absolutely have to and there is no other choice.

[@TalkingIsh100]

In America the lady that ran the person over that stole her purse would've been charged with murder. U can end up in prison for legit self defense in America.

[@eclecticcerebro8287]

Try to avoid a fight all together.. movies/tv may have glamorized fighting but there is nothing glamorous, in trying to hurt each other... If you don't like pain, you better get use to it, since that comes with the territory... Unless you are the baddest man on the planet and never lose lol. Just have solice in Knowing that training, already gives you an edge, on the average Joe. On the "streetz" and start utilizing your greatest muscle aka your brain, which if used properly, can get you through and out of many situations.

[@fatgirlboy9341]

i had a road rage yesterday. the crazy went crazy for no reason. i drove away. looking back he might be hiding weapon.

[@ronaldtreitner1460]

first - every street fight i've ever seen ends with one guy getting knocked on his ass or by getting his ass beat. if you're drunk you generally don't run out of gas, you tend to think you're superman even if you look like an idiot. maybe i'm a bit bias on this but a lot of my adult life i was in the military and usually that asshole picking a fight with you can actually fight and we used to train for endurance, lots of running, etc. so this always meant you couldn't avoid a fight you didn't have a choice and it wasn't usually two loudmouths who couldn't fight. after the military it usually meant if you got into that situation you usually didn't have a choice half the time either since you'd usually get jumped by more than one person. so in a nutshell, half the time i'd get the bully or attackers to back off, the other half you couldn't avoid a fight. so should you start a fight, no. should you avoid fighting if you can, sure. should you always be ready to fight and defend yourself, yes because eventually out in the real world you will have to. from what i heard, you are mixing up a simple high school fight and movies with what a martial artist should do. that is the problem, it's easy to hide in a gym, give yourself cute little titles like martial artist, mma, master, whatever and tell people you shouldn't fight, people who don't come to a gym or dojo can't fight etc., walk out that door you find all that stuff is often smoke and mirrors and sometimes that joker you think is an untrained loud mouth isn't and through experience is really good at what he does, that's why he does it. the most dangerous person sometimes isn't that guy going to the gym taking classes who has limits, it's the other guy who has no rules, no limits and no morals. however, i will tell you they are usually far between especially in today's day and age. what they lack in skill and guts today individually they try to make up for it using a mob mentality, unlike a few decades ago when a fight was usually between two people settling an argument or something. in a street fight the basic rule is usually to use enough force to get the other to quit, an assault means they attacked you and you need to use any means necessary to stop them because they mean to either very badly hurt you or kill you. don't confuse the two. if all this still confuses you and your parents never really did the parent thing i'll keep one rule simple, you never start a fight, always defend yourself when attacked. this usually means when they physically make contact with you with intent to hurt you.

[@walterevans2118]

Well done on insisting that people should only use Martial Art on the street for DEFENCE and not for attack Ramsey... Self Defence being a LEGAL term this has implications because these could vary in different parts of the world....Young testosterone males do feel aggressive & want to test themselves but most people grow out of this impulse. Alcohol can be a provocative agent but these people tend to be macho/violent mindset whether drunk or sober....One thing that concerns me about MMA & the street is that in CCTV footage of fights we are seeing an increasing number of altercations where young people who watch MMA are clearly imitating MMA fighting techniques in the footage....Now I'm not saying this is the fault of the sport itself & clearly the people in the footage are not real MMA fighters. But I have a nightmare about youth indulging in an arms race of inappropriate misuse of this stuff in the street...The only criticism for the fight perfect lads were when they showed some of this footage more for entertainment than for educational purposes...But that has to be balanced against their very good video about escalating knife crime in the UK & its social & legal components.

[@crimsondemonx]

I hope your safe man

[@justjim1027]

I once jumped in when I saw 3 dudes weighing some woman right in. I was in my late teens and fairly handy. I'd done Taekwondo, Judo and Boxing so felt confident I could deal with the matter. I only needed to strike one guy. His pals scarpered. I received no thanks. In fact, the woman wigged out on me for beating her boyfriend up. 🤷‍♂️

[@joshuabrant3487]

did u smash?

[@justjim1027]

@@joshuabrant3487 Haha, nah. She wanted to cave my head right in.

[@christophervelez1561]

A martial artist should always be involved in street fights. Sometimes you can stumble into protecting the world from M. Bison and Shadoloo.

[@artyombychkov2134]

"You are not a street fighter, you're just a fucking criminal" - Icy Mike.

[@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301]

Or you might run into a Mob boss like Geese Howard, and an arrogant and powerful German Kaiser Nobleman like Wolfgang Krauser, or an Illuminati Emperor who wants to you join him like Gill, Urien or Seth. What a crazy world we live in, such the life of a Martial Artist.

[@StormHowl]

@@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301 And lets not forget the billion dollar company that host the King of Iron Fist Tournament MMA fights. I hear they even had a bear and a kangaroo go at it. But hey, Martial Artists gotta earn the dough. I heard that Dead or Alive company just has beach girls model for them now though? How the mighty have fallen.

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Sometimes you just have to protect Metro City from the Mad Gears.

[@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301]

@@StormHowl oh how could i forget bout ol' Heihachi , Kazuya & G-Corp, Jin and the Mishima Zaibatsu!

[@tbyrd4402]

As an ex-boxer, my trainer told me you learn how to fight so you don't have to. Many thanks, Ramsey. You're a modern day hero.

[@Sammy18.55]

I did one of those 10 pages long essay before when I was unsure if I should get into martial arts that never got replied. Turns out ramsey gave me the answer in every video, "get out there, and train".

[@capnbarky2682]

I did Eskrima for 4 years in college. The most important lesson I learned in that street-fighting based, sparring heavy, weapon-based martial art was when they gave me a knife, first day of class. The teacher (an upperclassman) told me to act out the part of a robber as a demonstration for the class of how a well-traveled practitioner would handle the situation. I was giggling a bit, I think, as I looked at the other freshmen and shrugged before saying "Uh, give me your money?". This man who would put me through 4 years of knife sparring, beat my hands in until they were numb in sparring, and could probably beat 5 of us at once on a good day, calmly reached into his back pocket and handed me his wallet. The upperclassmen all told us to never ever ever ever get into a street fight, to never ever feel comfortable in a knife fight, to never think our training will protect us from the hundreds of things that could go wrong and turn us into an obituary. If a guy asks for your wallet you give it to him, you defend your life, not your money, you don't defend anything but your life.

[@ICanSeeY0u]

this should be pinned

[@demoniac972]

That´s a real master

[@capnbarky2682]

@@demoniac972 Ahaaa he'd be flattered I guess, but all of those guys were knife fighters, all of those guys carried an EDC (every day utility/self defense knife) all of those guys said "never get in a knife fight, because the best case scenario is you in the hospital with a death/maiming on your hands." They had a lot of little sayings that basically tell you to not actually fight or hurt. It's a comforting thought, even now I tend to always think very good martial artists I meet are extremely peaceful individuals at the end of the day.

[@Moowe291]

I was naive when I began boxing for self defense. I later learned that the people who harmed me before were taking advantage of my inexperience and they were actually pathetic to do so. Essentially I lost my anger after time because I realized that they wanted to feel in power over someone weak. And that's just embarrassing. Growing up completely took away my Outlook on that situation long ago.

[@clerictamer]

Im not giving my wallet, i dont care. Has worked ok so far.

[@horseman9582]

Hi Ramsey, while I understand your comment about being able to go into a room without sizing everyone up, that doesn’t work for some people. Now retired after 30 yrs of law experience, sizing everyone in the room up is the second thing I always do, after checking out where all the entrances and exits are. Then I choose a seat where I can sit and make sure no one can get behind me without me seeing them. This ingrained habit hurts no one, although it does annoy my wife sometimes. No one else really notices. I am very proud of the fact I have never had a streetlight, obviously I have had to use force many times as a police officer. The only fights I have had have all been in the ring or on the mats (Kyokushin and kickboxing for many years). Thanks for the videos mate, excellent work. Osu!

[@animeator5580]

Ive never had a collection of streetlights either

[@iiMEiii]

What if I'm walking down a ally and Hulk Hogan shows up with his belt and screams "HULKAMANIA IS RUNNING WILD BROTHER! YOU WONT EVER GET MY CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! WOOOOOOOO!!!"

[@RamseyDewey]

Then you HAVE to respond the only way you can: with the atomic elbow drop, of course.

[@AmisTheos]

@Yoel Romero get into some wrestling classes if you aren't already. Don't stay in clinches for too long, develop a lightning fast shot and go for single legs or their back so that they can't use their upper body on you.

[@KOBKEDX]

I'd have to kick his wheelchair out from under that old man :P

[@hoangnguyen6569]

Yoel Romero learn how to manipulate weight, and spotting the center of gravity, as far as i know, being able to control someone’s center of gravity gives you the best chance of actually landing a takedown or disturbing their balance, especially when its a big and heavy guy, if i’m not wrong you’ll learn it in wrestling or judo eventually just stay focused on training

[@hoangnguyen6569]

Tyler Jones single legs are great when it comes to unbalancing bigger guys

[@Panagiotis1709]

Why is he even asking you about tha streetz instead of Master Wong?

[@obi501]

The deep, relaxing voice of Ramsey

[@ramonantoniobennett-ryuuke6301]

Judging by his calm, soothing voice and wise demeanor, and immense fighting aura, i think Master Ramsey can actually taught his way out of a fight, defuse the situation entirely!

[@Drewcatmorris]

Ramsey Dewey, the best life coach ever.

[@toreyanderson3362]

This dude changed my perspective on a lot of things. Everything he says seems so genuine. It's a rare thing from people this day and age.

[@tmmh5620]

Agree

[@charliezelenowski2701]

I can already answer this one. As someone who has regrettably had his fair share of street fights. I would be lying to say I regret every single fight, but I regret the majority of them. My right hand is all chewed up now too and doesn't have full range of motion in some fingers. As someone who has played guitar for 15 years it's something I regret massively. The last 5 years it's just been too much of a pain to play because of stupid street fights. Obviously there are times when it's unavoidable too. They're just rarer.

[@deivytrajan]

Can you share some of your unavoidable fights for the younger folks out there? Any tips how to avoid street fights?

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

Like the original karate kid film : originally portrayed fighting always the last answer to the problem Rule number 1 : martial arts style techniques is for defence only Rule number 2 : follow numbers 2 - first learn and follow the first rule number 1

[@charliezelenowski2701]

@@deivytrajan I mean it depends on a lot of things. One scenario I was being blocked by a group of people, about 10 behind and 2 in front. I was sandwiched. I had to go one way or the other so I chose the easiest way. I didn't want to but I was genuinely terrified it was only when the guy grabbed ahold of me did I do anything. They never even said what they wanted. It happened in the same village I live in and while I was going shopping for my grandad. In my younger days I would react to taunting and teasing and sometimes that escalated into fights... which are the stupid avoidable ones.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

I jab someone in a street fight and yea my thumb is hurts as hell.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

@@iliveinsideyourhouse3943 If you jab someone and your thumb hurts, you probably need to work on where you put your thumb while clenching a fist, because where you put it was not the right place.

[@vladimir1180]

Thank you for your insights, Mr. Mormon Punchy Man.

[@clerictamer]

He is very kicky and jui jistuish too i think

[@vladimir1180]

@@clerictamer he is indeed.

[@kevingooley9628]

Isn't he a class S hero? :-)

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Hes a mormon?

[@gizellesmith8763]

I never assume that I could kick anyone's ass unless I have the fighting spirit in me, vodka.

[@eclecticcerebro8287]

Sounds more like the wine and spirits, than the fighting spirit lol

[@munkyzzb7504]

But if I don't get into drunken street fights how do I become a Drunken Master like Jackie Chan or BJ Penn?

[@desnebula5699]

Drunken boxing works. Its the only way to fight off multiple opponents or armed attacked. You dont have to sway like Jackie Chan did, the trick is to seem unprepared. Maybe have your arms down, do an exaggerated flinch. Look scared. This makes your attacker feel safe in going for a big looping right hand, or a very obvious stabbing motion. These are easy to block/counter. The problem with defending a knife attack or any attack while in fighting stance means that your attacker will also get into fighting stance instead of going for a big looping attack they'll go for a more technical attack and that is impossible to defend against. Especially a knife attack. This is something ive practised extensively and let me tell you its fucking impossible to block/disarm a knife attack if your opponent does a fake-attack to get you to try defend it.

[@munkyzzb7504]

@@desnebula5699 Ohh

[@obi501]

@@desnebula5699 let me just say, a knife is superior then any level of unarmed combat, any weapon is

[@pedroalexandredillemburg3751]

If you do train and you do drink, once you decides to get into a street fight, you will become the current BJ Penn, I hope that answers your question.

[@ikrammaududi6205]

Nice..

[@copytechful]

Youre so cool Ramsey Great role model and leader

[@nbogota5293]

"You're walking into the wrong kinds of room." TRUTH!!

[@oscarmac2145]

QUESTION- hey Ramsey, what's Ur opinion on backyard MMA /streetfighting type things where the fight is set up? I was offered a planned fight and was offered money if I won. For me it feels like just an mma match but others think it's sketchy as fuck.

[@rooseveltbrentwood9654]

did you do it?

[@wullaballoo2642]

Where I'm from they will just run up and hit you for no reason without saying anything then all their scummy mates will surround you like a pack of hyenas. They think it's funny surrounding somebody they knocked down and kicking them in the head repeatedly. No reason, no warning, you have to be ready at all times to smash their heads in and don't hesitate for a second if you don't want to have a headache or worse for two weeks.

[@qwertzqwerty6339]

sounds like you live in a place with many blacks or muslims...

[@maxmaxxart6249]

"When should you assault people?" XD

[@DavidSertile]

Good to hear you talk about staying away from alcohol. I'm always the sober friend in college, and it's rough sometimes, but I'm glad the people that I look up to would be proud of me.

[@karlokamenjasevic921]

I agree with you Ramsey 95% you don't have to fight PS if a bully comes just say "I'm not impressed by your performance"

[@ancaani785]

Karlo Kamenjašević lmao gsp

[@ArifRWinandar]

When you say "you're in a bad environment" at 7:03 I hear some Irish accent.

[@carlmanvers5009]

Train hard. Use your best judgement. Try to follow the law. And understand that in a fight you have the life of someone else in your hands, and that is a huge responsibility. Arguably the greatest responsibility you will ever have.

[@edgar22452]

I hate to say this. But if any man on the street puts their hands on me I'm breaking their goddamn jaw.

[@Komodokhan148]

If someone tries to violently assault me I'm going to make sure they never wake up again

[@grantbest451]

The night club scene is dark. Drug dealers, gangsters, preditory hustlers, burly doormen, everyone trying to get a cut. The environment is designed to make u want to be drunk, the serve u as much booze as possible, shots, stuff to get people as smashed as possible. Once the club has all their money and the moment one over does it the bouncer throws them in the street where the cab drivers, cops, and all manner of low life street dwellers gets a free shot while someones motor functions, sensory perception, judgement and brain capacity are compromised.

[@IvanBarsch]

The best way to win a fight is don’t get into one.

[@SwordFighterPKN]

Sadly your message will be lost on the young since they will not change until they are older. I remember those younger days and I was very much like your descriptions now being older I find it all stupid. Testosterone, woman and liqueur make for a bad combination.

[@suckyourmum8214]

I had a "street fight" 10days ago, I was walking with my friend harry then Harry's friend approaches and started talking to harry I was walking in front and Harry's friend about 30 seconds after he first approach us hit me randomly for absolutely no reason form behind so I hit him 6 times then he walked off

[@grantbaugh2773]

The best self defense is the ability to avoid a fight.

[@Metalbass10000]

If you believe that you are likely to get into many fights, you likely will get into many fights. One, that which you send out to the Universe is always sent back to you. Send out a vibe of being ready for conflict, for a fight, and you're probably going to find one. Two, you are probably walking around with a proverbial chip on your shoulder, just ready to cross any imaginary line, commit any imaginary affront. You probably talk about fights, act a certain way, frequent certain establishments... I speak from experience. 138 unsanctioned fights (64 of them were arranged bare knuckle fights for wagering, prize money, usually in or behind a warehouse, maybe a barn, or a truckyard with tractor trailers parked around the fight area), all between 16 and 32 years old. I never lost a tooth, never broke my own bones, never had my nose broke, and I absolutely loved the competition. I am so happy my life is so different and I never care to fight anyone, anywhere, at anytime. When my mindset changed, because I hurt someone severely who jumped me in a liquor store parking lot, my whole life changed. I'm happy now. I wasn't then.

[@mrmoth26]

I wanted to write my whole life story and ten page street fight résumé here but I can't be bothered so I'll write this.

[@RamseyDewey]

Much appreciated!

[@dennismason3740]

...so I wrapped my knee in a bandana to stop the blood flow, which looked a lot worse than it was. My question...ummm...I forget.

[@sealer1675]

Really sorry to hear about your bad experience with bars. In Europe it's common to go to bars and clubs and while there might be venues where aggression happens, the vast majority of those I've been to are filled with docile people who just wanna have fun and clown around. I can count the number of incidents that I've witnessed on one hand and I haven't seen anyone with a weapon in any place of the places I've been at, though I'm so avert to violence I might be instinctively avoiding anything that looks like trouble.

[@emerichagens3707]

NEVER!!! Streets are about SURVIVAL! It is never a goal. Ramsey you are the best! Speak that truth

[@mirshia5248]

if you are a martial artist you are a walking weapon, do not engage in fights unless there is no choice, just last few days i was in an accident, the guy pushed me back and even though i could have punched him into valhala i didnt, it wasnt worth it.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

We clearly have different definition. I call every fight happened "on the street", a street fight. China has one of the worst, if not the worst self defense law. I read enough in recent, that people got charged and jailed for defending their own life or their family, while crime still in progress. Example 1: a disabled guy was charged because he killed (with a knife) a drunk who forcefully broke into his home/business at mid night, threatening the safety of himself and his family. The authority charged him because he used too much force. Example 2: a man was charged murder because he killed a man who was raping his wife, in the fight he was attempt to stop the crime. Example 3: an old couple was charged and jailed for murder because their daughter's violent ex boyfriend, frequently threatening their safety, at one night, jumped into their home with knife, attacking them, and they were simply fighting back, in the process killed him. The examples goes on and on. In the eyes of Chinese authority, you are the criminal if you defend your life (or your loved one/family). So you are technically right to say "never" in China, because they have the most retarded laws regarding self defense.

[@psyience3213]

You haven't seen Ny laws....

[@GuitarsRockForever]

@@psyience3213 I assume you mean New York. How could it possible be worse? You guys have 2nd constitution amendment. You have guns, and you guys can shoot to kill.

[@psyience3213]

@@GuitarsRockForever no that's what I'm saying. That's a common misconception. Every state is different. New York is a duty to retreat state. That means you are Always obligated to try to get away, including inside your own home, as it is also a state without castle doctrine. Castle doctrine in our common law means you kill anyone who is breaking into your home, no questions asked basically. It's also illegal to own a pistol unless the state issues you a license. People go to prison all the time for killing or even shooting at people in their homes. One case not too long ago, someone was breaking into a guy's shed so he fired his shotgun into the air. He was arrested for illegal discharge of a firearm. New York state protects the criminals. Just look at our new bail reform law, which releases people who rape kids and rob banks. Every state in the united states is different.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

@@psyience3213 Well, even that, you guys are in better position. Say someone broke into your home, you had no where to run and the bad guy chased you to a dead end, started to attack you with a big knife. Most likely, under NY law, you could fight him and if in the process, you killed him unintended, you will be fine. Under Chinese law however (assume you are not rich/powerful), it seems you could only fight him and possibly hurt him at the moment of the attack. Meaning if he wanted to stab you, only at the flash of time while the his knife was in motion, you could defend yourself. If the knife already inside your body, the attack was done and you cannot fight back. That's how retarded Chinese laws are.

[@psyience3213]

@@GuitarsRockForever it's not even that cut and dry. you would have to prove that killing him was either an accident or unavoidable. The state doesn't care about innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof is on you. Often times the statement you give immediately after the traumatic event is what they base their case on. You say 1 wrong thing, whether you're right or not, and your done for. I dint agree with these kinds of laws im just saying, there are places even in the united states that are similar to China. I like how ramsey is kind of a shill for those communists.

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

AS my Sensei told me, as a martial artist, if you enter a "fight" you at that moment failed as a martial artist.

[@jayandrews2803]

Hey coach, I was just wondering how much can you deadlift?

[@tangren3370]

That part about staying away from alcohol and night club partying etc I can really feel, since I never consume alcohol or drugs exactly because of the reasons mentioned in the video (which are also the reasons many religions forbid or look down upon those things; as a Muslim I practice one of those religions) . But because I have some good friends who do sometimes go to such places and party etc and take me with them, I had some experiences being there and not being under influence of alcohol it really hits home just how volentile the atmosphere can be at times in the party scene... Not being intoxicated luckily saved me (and them) from danger several times. But after a few times in danger and fortunately coming out of it unscathed :) , I just began refusing to go with them going out at night because of the unnecessery risk involved, simply because I am not their babysitter ^_^ Besides, there are better and more relaxing ways for me to enjoy my time in this world :) Anyways, I love your preaching , keep it up! My favorite Mormon MMA Coach Ramsey Dewey ;) God bless!

[@alimmia223]

Street fight is dangerous and fatal. Should avoid it even if you are professional fighter

[@conradsutton1456]

"Best way not to get hit in fight? No be there." - Mr. Miyagi

[@misterwalrus4139]

Short answer: Never unless you are certain that someone has full intention to strike, grapple with, stab or shoot you and there is no way to talk them out of it and there are no simple means of escape otherwise.

[@commonsense5401]

Mister Walrus best answer.

[@nbogota5293]

The "self-defense" laws where I live ars BS... You can't hit an attacker/ theif in the street with a stick until their knife is in your side or you would be prosecuted.

[@lockeddownboxing9904]

The moment you concluded “that’s a street fight” around the second minute. Man, you did them dirty right!

[@kennydean7872]

this guy sounds like agent smith from the matrix hahaha

[@LovinglyStonedProd]

Thank you! Subscribed to your Channel! God Bless! Aloha from Texas, Reverend Dr. Liam Sullivan Stone, D.D., Ph.D., N.D.

[@infestchristopher1457]

I've been in street fights. With the protoss.

[@knarftrakiul3881]

Martial arts may not help you in a street fight

[@MrParkerman6]

Why get in Street Fight? What Street ever do to you?

[@juanc5149]

When the other gentleman/woman takes of his glove, and slaps the martial artista and demands satisfaction.

[@User107D]

just type wing chun vs bodybuilder and KZbin will show you all you need to know about the street fighting :D

[@bugenarpatrol1216]

I feel like what he meant by 'provocation' was a scenario in which someone is touching someone you're with or other unacceptable things, because details can get hairy when you're with someone else, even in a 'safe' public place with strangers

[@heyokah]

48 years on this earth and I wish I could have heard this advice 30 years ago. It would have saved me a chipped tooth, 2 broken bones in my hands, 3 fractured ribs, and money more properly invested in my looming retirement. What is the best way to win a potential confrontation? The ability to influence your opponents with your intellect via compelling and convincing arguments will reap more rewards than simply throwing a punch. IE, whenever possible talk your way out. Rhetoric and logic will take you much further in life than your willingness to fight. Now if you are being assaulted and you are within arms reach...I highly recommend gouging the assailants eyes with extreme prejudice. And then promptly extracting yourself from the area. Best advice I could ever give is this...if you feel that you need to fight, or need any sort of weapon, before you go someplace perhaps you shouldn't go in the first place. Minimize your risks, stay safe, and remain vigilant.

[@OldMadHatter]

Great answer to this guys question sir. Keep up the good work!

[@smileyface3107]

Maybe a home gym would help to avoid those environments. Lots of egos at gyms which I find creates anxiety. Amazing video.

[@GraveRave]

When I was in secondary school (high school) I never liked people finding out I do self defense, because their ego would get the best of them and they'd try to test you.

[@kma8422]

Story of my life mate haha, even some of the teachers used to mock me for doing muay thai.

[@Rev201287]

I have the same problem just from being muscular.

[@Crystals10000]

id rather not fight if i dont have too