Should YOU Punch First in Street Fights?.. What's BEST

[@ahmetcancakmak8098]

My god, Nick died inside and still stood with a painful smile. Respect you guys.

[@chrisstephens9112]

Yeah, Nick was slowly dying inside through that smile.

[@Trepanfist]

haha same! he's a champ!

[@willieswolley7311]

Lol I think I know who nick is now that rib shot looked painful going by his face.

[@dougsamson3824]

I worked for years as a bouncer and I’ve seen countless people run their mouth right up until they get punched. My rule is if your aggressive and moving towards me as soon as your within my arms reach I will swing.

[@JonCollinsMedia]

Yup, literally just had to defend myself from some crazy asshole who came at me and said he was gonna kick my ass, he should have swung instead of saying that cause that was my que to kick and punch him immediately, almost choked him out but then told him to leave cause I knew he was no threat to me. Some guys just wanna act tough but aren't at all.

[@mashleyred2180]

@@JonCollinsMedia That my friend is called an ego, a lot of guys have to have had a fight in order to say they can do it, not just to themselves but there mates and girls they try to impress aswell.

[@riddlescom]

@@JonCollinsMedia Just make sure your not punching a gang member . Those idiots wont fight fair. Have you ever been stabbed or shot . I try to stay out of fights. Seen to much in my life.

[@retrovcr777]

@@JonCollinsMedia not some, but most

[@wunwun8875]

With you 100%. Had an argument when I 8, boy came in my face and we argued and he punched me a couple times when I did not expect it. Never let that happen since. Act aggressively, shout, whatever, just do it from a distance that I cant punch you from, come into punching range, I'm knocking you out. Have done it to a lot of people because I am very calm and reasonable so a lot of people get the wrong idea. Have to be first. Nothing more embarrassing than being the aggressor and getting flattened.

[@BooDamnHoo]

Haven't had to actually fight since highschool but I ALWAYS went first. I waited until I knew there was no way I was going to get out of this without a fight so...go first.

[@chadtep7571]

Yea, i i learned to throw first after getting socked in the jaw a few times. Never again I told myself.

[@jackastor5081]

Good point as your only choice, that's what I gonna too but going to hit him hard he won't know what happened.

[@tommyphillips5507]

Lol

[@dominicalberto2179]

That is reasonable.

[@reybladen3068]

Same lmao. I've only fought in grade school and highschool, and I always strike first. I'm not going to stand there and let some jerk yell at may face.

[@WVsilverzuk]

Some rules I have lived by. 1. Fights, either get into them or get out of them. I prefer to walk away and avoid, if someone brings it to me then I have no option but to get into it. The best defense is a good offense, if you are defending means you are losing. 2. I am not one to escalate, so if an aggressive person gets into range, then go first. No since giving them the opportunity of when. They have chosen to attack you, or they would have stayed back an ran their mouth. 3. Don't stop until you are sure they incapacitated. I have made this mistake. One was a one sided fight that the other guy started. I beat him down to the ground and he wasn't fighting back, I got up and walked away. Someone yelled to "watch out", he landed some really good shots that rocked me. I took him down and survived until my head cleared up. Lesson learned, don't let them up until you are sure they are done, when you do make sure you stay guarded and not turning your back on the threat. 4. Leave immediately. Nothing good can come by sticking around. I don't care if you were getting mugged and beat the mugger, leave immediately. Two things are likely to happen; A. the cops are going to come and arrest you for fighting, or B. His friends are going to show up and it give it back to you worse.

[@deanspencer13]

4 is definitely the best thing to do

[@Khrene]

Mind if I add a rule? someone shared with me? Never turn your back on someone until youre sure they cannot retaliated. 30 ft away is good rule for fist fights

[@simapark]

If you hit someone until you are sure they can't fight back then 'leave immediately ' you run the risk of leaving someone who us seriously injured rather than ringing 999 . You can only leave if there are other people around to administer first aid and seek help for him .

[@asrea9704]

ive never really laughed during these but holy shit Nicks reaction to these punches is everything lmfaooo cheers i needed that!

[@MartialArtsMoves]

*I was going to write the same, Nick has the face of a poor fella getting hurt lol*

[@dqreps]

I was just in country jail. I got into it. I don't care if it's inside or outside, hit first and fast. Put them on their heels, on the defense. Be aggressive but measured. Go for the knockout imo. End it fast. And close the distance after you throw a jab or two followed by a big right. Don't stop till you feel the threat is over. Attack and don't give them the chance to recover. Cause you will regret it. I'm no Master Ken but this much I know. Be safe.

[@theadjuster151]

Amen brother!

[@brocklanders3616]

This! As a guy whose been in 30 or so street/school fights, and seen many more through my 30 something years of life. I realized, most people don't wanna fight and back down to perceived to be more alpha male. Those that don't, either are drunk or generally have a background in some form of fighting. So you're better off, getting off first. Jab/right cross or shield with the left and drop the right over the top.

[@James_Barris]

I agree. But I’ve never been in Country Jail, Just County JK😂

[@CoachSteve4u]

Yes. Go all out and surprise them. Dont stop until they are not a threat, but you have to resist the urge to beat them to a pulp...

[@JonCollinsMedia]

Recently just got cornered in a parking lot by a road rager, who said he was gonna kick my ass so I immediately attacked him and did the ass kicking myself. He literally just stood there like an idiot and didn't even hit me once cause I struck first and he wasn't expecting it I guess. I'm never gonna give someone the first hit.

[@NoPulseForRussians]

I love how you guys analyze the reality of uncomfortable situations, how to progress through them with intelligent decision making, timing and philosophy. Everyone encounters that uncomfortable situation at some point in your life where you must react or attack. You guys help people to avoid the life long question that plaques losing fighters, and that question is, "what if?". What if I had attacked first......

[@daverage4729]

Mark: "Sorry about that!" (Proceeds to hit Nick in the solar plexus 4 more times) Lol!

[@shadowfighter3100]

Lol

[@Deckard-]

😂😂😂

[@DaveE7171]

I would never want to tangle with Nick. After constantly being the punching bag, he's ready to get some. only joking of course -- great respect for both of them.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Nick: Is it my turn now to shove my fist into your solar plexus?

[@chrisstephens9112]

Nick looked to be in pain by the end of the video.

[@sondjata]

So generally speaking in The States, if you hit first you can be charged with assault (felony or misdemeanor). Secondly most states in The States have a "duty to retreat" in the law. So again if they can show you didn't retreat you're liable to be charged with asault if you hit first. Certain states have "stand your ground" laws in which remove this duty to retreat. Due to this, though it may be tactical to "hit first", as shown in the video where the aggressor pushes his intended victim, that act constitutes assault and "reasonable force" used against that person is then legally in the clear. Thus I would say that if you cannot retreat, make sure you let that person touch you. I would also say that it is important to "make a show" of non-aggression. There are cameras everywhere that can and will be used against whoever is getting arrested. By making a good show of "leave me alone. I don't want any trouble", you create evidence in your favor in whatever camera happens to be covering the situation.

[@skssuccess75]

Good points

[@dr.s.p.]

It’s the same in the UK and many other places in the world. You have to really study the law and “know” what works in both law and the actual confrontation itself. Claiming self defence is not as simple as it sounds, not at all, especially if you came out on top and in the US especially where a lesser plea is made out to be probably better, cheaper than going to trial, where DAs rip into a non suspecting victim, who cries self defence. It happens more than people think. Plus in the US a good DA who offers a simple plea also gets the DA an automatic guilty verdict, by default of course and great for his votes and re-election, and the hapless victim gets away with a good sentence, but also has a record. Not good, but it happens in a different way just as much in the UK where the DA’s equivalent can also twist and turn what should be an acceptable self defense into an aggressive attack in the ‘eyes of the law’. Mad as it should be to the hapless victim again. It’s expensive to battle on in the courts and outcomes can be frighteningly brutal, sometimes with custodial sentences as the truth of self defense is convoluted and turned inside out if one is not careful and not fully aware of the law! It’s something every good martial arts trainer has to address, if his teaching and techniques are that efficient and quick to end a confrontation. Once you are acutely aware of the law, studied successful past cases and your own position in the street, with possible retreats still available and then when the proverbial hits the fan, as if you haven’t enough to worry about and consider. To come out on top in both street and courts one must make this a study as well.

[@3nertia]

Which states have "duty to retreat"; California? New York? lmfao. None that I've ever heard of ... It's Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine ...

[@danesinclair4230]

If you’re standing there analysing legal ramifications, you’ve already lost.

[@gunplacustoms5444]

Wow..... where the hell did you go to law school? Oh that's right you clearly didn't.

[@ives3572]

Once you feel like it's going to get physical, be the first one to strike hard and fast.

[@davidcarter1013]

He who strikes first strikes twice-NAPOLEON

[@mattp2real]

A rule of thumb I have adopted for situations like this is to yell “STOP” at the person and throw your hands up as if the police just told you to put your hands up and say “I DONT WANT ANY TROUBLE”. That will attract attention and people will see that you attempted to leave and/or deescalate the situation (assuming people are around). If that person continues to move towards you and is now in your space (with in arms reach) then all bets are off.

[@youngw1ze]

I like how you think stranger....

[@Jupiterxice]

Facts because if it goes to court. Witnesses can say you had your hands up in nonviolent posture

[@golkor9879]

Ok. Nice

[@mindfulawarenessmeditation7]

Great reply ..

[@parjau4554]

Good advice

[@jimhiggins5404]

Best self defense instruction available on line. Love what you do. Always admire the dedication of you students (?). Nicks capacity for abuse is truly awe inspiring. Nicely done.

[@UndefinedLastName]

“Ninety-nine times out of one hundred, the answer will not be violence. It will be avoidance or de-escalation. But that one time when violence is the answer, make no mistake, it will be the only answer.” Tim Larkin

[@jfilm7466]

Tim has opened my eyes.

[@SamSung-tr9lw]

I took the TFT courses a decade ago and it was a significant turning point in my 20 years of training to date.

[@MrJCTroutman]

Best advice my brother ever gave me. We are a small set of guys. Hit first, hit hard and win the fight.

[@Kamamura2]

My favorite opening is to feign a punch to the face, then low kick to shin or knee. It's quite difficult to hit the solar plexus, as it is a small target, and brawlers usually have good abdomen muscles, so body blows do very little to them.

[@billt1954]

I agree with you regarding the SP being a small target and therefore not really practical. But “favourite opening”? How many fights are you getting into, mate?😂

[@mrkoolio8494]

Can you do a video on the legal ramifications of either striking first or defending? I think it would be really interesting and informative

[@theyrecomingtogetyoubarbar7007]

Absolutely AMAZINGLY PERFECT advice in EVERY way, with ALL questions answered! LOVE IT, and the SMILE...as always!! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #FIGHTBOSS

[@de0509]

Id like to add to the discussion a bit regarding the strategem in this particular video. I believe measurable things are better to determine to make a decision to strike. Feelings are vague. You can feel your space being violated. Someone can argue they arent violating your space. And thus my thoughts is we need what is measurable; When it involves being in physical contact and you had to move backwards twice to sever that contact. Physically contacting someone is measurable, and if theres a camera around, its provable. This is a significant milestone that any witness can agree on. Having to take one step/move backwards once can be argued by them as just an accident. Having to move back for a second step means you gave a chance and it didnt work. Steps are countable. Its measurable. And if its measurable, it gives your conscience confidence in what you decide to do. Now the "contact" can be anything. That contact could be their fist touching your chin for the first time. This is obviously bad, hence what I advocate is posting an arm forward. Probably bad in combat sports due to giving away a limb freely, but combat sports is different from self defence. What an arm post does is letting you be less liable for being the aggressor while also limiting the risk of them hitting first. It gives you sensory feedback when your space is evidently being breached. Repost immediately if they push it aside, pull on your wrist, or push on (its a fight, its not pretty). Then on second contact, you smash. Also, its called indexing. If you can use your sensory faculties to know that someones chest is at the palm of your hand, you can figure out where everything else is. The head, the chest, the groin, etc. You can deliver your preemptive attack even with your eyes closed. And if they move, you know the direction of that movement. Thats the power of indexing. Some might say my algorithm is too kind for self defense. Im just making things measurable and to eliminate guesswork. And in the end still have points to defend yourself both in the street, and the potential aftermath, in court.

[@smileyface3107]

These videos have helped me a lot. Today I was walking back to my car after previously passing a guy I got strange vibes from, he was looking at me in a subtle way that made me uncomfortable. Thinking back I should have been much more alert on the way back to my car. As I walked back to my car, I suddenly heard someone behind me, I decided to stand to the side and let them pass. Right as they are about to pass they turned to me, it was the same guy before that was scoping me out. He leaned it very close while point in. He asked “do you know what street we’re on?”. Before answering I took a large step back, (from this channel I learned you want to remove the opportunity by creating space, also it’s important out of self respect.) With his hand still extended out while holding my gaze, I didn’t break eye contact or divert my attention to what he is pointing at. Afterwards I realized his pointing could have easily been a trick to get me to look away then snatch the stuff in my hand. I took 4 seconds to think about the question and simply responded “I don’t know” in a neutral manner. He said “you don’t know the street we are on? Alright” then walked away with an odd smile, I smiled back. Btw, another thing that raised my suspicion was the way he approached me, when asking the question he stumbled over his words in a nervous manner and the question seemed pointless. I experienced the same vibe and nervous expression from a guy that tricked me into giving him $20 for gas once. Nothing beats knowledge + experience. You really learn how to handle situations better and control your focus, emotions and thoughts. Being able to take your mind and focus beyond what they say and think independently! Stay safe everyone, stay relaxed and aware of your surroundings.

[@smileyface3107]

Something that just occurred to me… he went back the opposite direction that he was headed after asking me the questions 🤡 yikes

[@izzy574]

💯👍 glad things worked out well for you, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@laperrablanca1]

I have a pain in my belly of watching Nick get those punches... and still smiling. Kudos for him

[@sonnygallo5662]

Not even once have I found occasion to disagree with this man. He's still on the money accurate. Osu and respect. 🙏🏼🐉🐅

[@scottg6754]

Cracking up on all the tough KZbin warriors. You can be all of that on line.

[@hertfordable]

The last fight I got into was at a party many years ago, I had no idea this guy was a judo expert. I started by kicking him in the never parts but was surprised when he didn’t flinch. So I started punching but within a short time he had me in some kind of neck lock on the floor. He asked me if I had had enough but I couldn’t speak because he was crushing my vocal cords. I am a bit more reluctant to start now, maybe best to wait.

[@ProphetessChasityDaniel]

😂🤣🤣 I love your honesty!!!

[@kybiggjune]

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[@patwest1815]

There are times when you just have to take an ass whipping or you'll be seen as weak. You should still strike first and make sure you get as many good shots as you can. It helps instill a little respect and shows you're not worth the hassle in the future.

[@monzudihungadowski2161]

Yeah, I've had rocks in my ear, trying to protect a princess.

[@marquisbean1752]

If you are not good at fighting I suggest fleeing. No shame in that. Its better than getting put in the hospital. People think they are good but they usually are not, even those that practice may not be ready.....mentally.... when things don't go as planned.

[@rustymixer2886]

I mastered the art of fighting without fighting

[@stephen3511]

Based on Nick’s and George’s reaction, wouldn’t wanna be on the receiving end of one of those solar plexus punches 😖

[@DarkCrusader157]

@Stephen you’d be right there 🤣 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@martialmusicman]

It looks like they are exaggerating

[@DarkCrusader157]

@@martialmusicman anytime you wanna take my place feel free 😜

[@martialmusicman]

@@DarkCrusader157 I know it hurts, but your reaction looks unnatural. I've been dropped with a solar plexus shot in boxing sparring and made a friend double over with a kick that landed there. I know it takes less power striking directly with your bare knuckles than with a 16 oz glove on. Idk, maybe I'm wrong.

[@anttar7461]

sorry sorry *hits harder*

[@Hateandlotus]

After countless videos you are without a doubt a professional. Thank you for all these videos and breaking it down simple for all to understand or who don't want to go learn to fight at a gym or in public. Great advice It is less lethal than the alternative knuckle/knife variant to the trachea to collapse it. Avoiding a criminal charge of manslaughter causing the diaphragm to seize preventing inhalation/exhalation long enough for you to get away(which is the goal).

[@calculatedchaos9134]

Totally understand not wanting to learn fighting publicly but I will say it makes a world of a difference for your confidence to get even basic training from any sort of standard martial art karate, jujitsu, taekwondo, Krav Maga (not aikido..) It will help significantly with mentally preparing yourself for what it will physically feel like.

[@Stopstalkingmenarokkurai]

its so good to see someone teaching people the right way. its all about the hips. hurt them they will stop. no need to beat them down,

[@Reeceezy]

I'll never not punch first in a street fight. I've been unlucky enough to be involved in a few where the only option was to defend myself. Had I not punched first, it could have turned out very different. I have practiced my punch my whole life, and I'm very glad I did because they were effective when I needed them most. 👊

[@adw6894]

How are you involved in street fights so frequently? Are you the problem too?

[@mashleyred2180]

This is true most people assume that if the bad guy throws a punch at you , you should react and yes of course you should but my dad and uncle once told me that even if he puts his hand on you or grabs you, you should be ready to defend yourself because he is going to punch you after the grab anyway.

[@dqreps]

Or he won't grab and simply punch. So better to act first imo. People are to unpredictable. Be safe!

[@InterstateGamer]

Usually they will try to sucker punch you, so you can't let them get close

[@leonschilling1014]

Can't really say how much these videos help me and empower me in being prepared. Thanks and go easy on our man Nick.

[@hmr7384]

I think I saw Nick's soul leave his body when you hit him Sifu 😮 Loved the video and great advice as always 👌🏽👊🏽 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽

[@1notgilty]

I feel sorry for Nick. That poor guy keeps taking solid punches to the solar plexus and ribs but keeps going while trying to smile and not show that he's in pain. Also, those punches to the solar plexus can be a very dangerous place to hit a person because it is NOT an empty space below where the ribs meet the sternum. A bone called the Xiphoid Process is there which protrudes below the rib cage and if punched it could lacerate the diaphragm muscle, lungs, stomach or even the heart. In a defensive situation it would be better to punch the aggressor in the stomach rather than the solar plexus because you want to stop them, not kill them.

[@juankingsly5764]

I've been punched by Mark Philips before (in training). It is no joke, the guys fists are like fast pieces of iron, but the pain is worth it for the value of the lesson. Mark Philips is the best communicator of any martial arts teacher I've trained under and he makes you feel that he actually cares about your progress.

[@five-eyes666]

Remaining proportionate to the escalation will hold an individual in good stead. Being able to articulate ones actions.

[@SonsOfDeForest]

indeed, and a body shot would be seen as much less egregious than a head/throat shot.

[@jamesbnkc1990]

When I was 19 years old I came home to 3 men surrounding my father accusing him of stealing one of their wallets. One of them had a baseball bat. Now I'm 5 foot 7, not the biggest guy in the world. And I probably weighed about 135 pounds. Now, I tried reasoning with these people asking them why they think my father stole their wallet, but I was unable to get anything out, due to their yelling and threatening to beat his ass. It became clear quite quickly that my attempts at de-escalation was only empowering them to get worse, and there wasn't going to be a way out of that without a physical confrontation. So I chose the biggest guy, who happen to be the one doing the most yelling, in the middle of the other two. My thinking was if I can take him out, I may have a chance. Now what they didn't know is I was a black belt, (though not in the best self defense martial art, Tae Kwon Do) but I still had learned a few moves that could help me in the streets. That and had just begun some ground game training as well. (This was way before MMA got popular). I didn't want to, but I had no choice, ...obviously. It was strike first and hope the other two thought about their next moves, seeing the big guy go down, or both my dad and me get beat. So I struck the biggest dude right in the throat. No warning. Got him mid sentence when his brain was more worried about screaming at me, then any defense. It worked. He collapsed holding his throat and couldn't breathe. That bought me some time, so I instantly went after the guy with the bat, funny thing looking back, but he actually dropped the bat and ran, and his friend just stood there trying to take in all this. It wasn't over though, the big guy eventually caught his breath and went in with a wrestling move to take out my feet, so I used his forward momentum be and shoved his head and teeth into a gas meter, that was when his friend started yelling for me to please stop. Even my dad got concerned because dudes mouth was about as bloody as it gets. Didn't know it at the time but he lost some teeth in that gas meter. So amazingly enough they both wanted to hear what I had to say now. With the big dude in a head lock saying he lost a tooth, and more worried about that now, and me calmy telling both of them I'll let him go if you back up and go home, and if I have to do this again I won't be as nice next time. In the most calm voice I could. I figured maybe now they would be willing to talk, and sure enough, they were. We agreed, I let him go, stayed in a defensive position, and they both walked off, still mouthing off that my dad stole their wallet. My father never had a history of doing that, but I found it off he would keep saying it after it was over. And here's the kicker....later that day I found out that my dad did take their wallet after all. I was so pissed off at him I told him he lost his "me protecting him privileges", even though he thought the wallet was lost and abandon on the side walk, that would have been a good thing to tell me so I didn't have to go through all that....lol. In the end I remember cleaning off my shirt, and walking into my house since I was newly married and we lived next door to my parents at the time. My wife asked me where the blood came from on my work shirt, I just told her I had rough day. She said I can see that, bad day at work, I said nope, bad day coming home...lol. At least I got a nice ballbat out of it. I Still have it in my garage to this day. Lots of lessons were learned that day. Probably for the other guys too I would imagine.

[@ImNotYourEnemy]

This story was 🥇 felt like a scene from a movie 🎥 or a chapter of a book you can't put down.

[@jamesbnkc1990]

@@ImNotYourEnemy Thanks. People tell me I should write a book all the time, I never really notice the way I write comments, but maybe I'll try it at some point and take them up on it. My life's been pretty crazy, never thought anyone would be interested in some of the things I've been through, but maybe I'll give it a shot and put it all down on paper one day. I got more where this one came from, and to be honest some of it is unbelievable looking back even to me....but I think I just have bad luck...lol

[@richardvalitalo3670]

That was fun reading. Twist ending a bummer but you didn't get hurt.

[@cjsansoo7]

This is great advise. I ran a kung fu san soo school and I taught my adult students to strike first. In a street fight nobody is going to take you to the principles office and ask who hit first. I always taught my students to strike the throat with the area of your hand between the thumb and first finger while simultaneously striking the groin with your knee.

[@SpaceEag11]

What about the legal implications? You will be answerable to the judge if not the principle. Its not that straightforward to defend your actions when the other guy has an injury or a bruise or whatever, but you don't. I am all for striking first, but its a very slippery slope given the current world we live in. Striking someone's throat may kill him, its not easy to explain that.

[@cjsansoo7]

@@SpaceEag11 only a fool lets someone intent in doing bodily harm strike first. That mess you see in the movies about blocking bunches of punches will get you killed.

[@SpaceEag11]

@@cjsansoo7 You're right, however, we have something called the LAW and it only sees what it deems right or wrong. Like I said I am all for striking when someone is up in your face or even well before, because I don't want to find out the hard way. Better to be judged by 12 than be carried by 6. It may be a genuine threat and you did defend yourself, but in eyes of the law, its hard to prove that.

[@cjsansoo7]

@@SpaceEag11 very rarely is the law around when you need protection. So it will be his word against mine. Unfortunately there are so many cameras around now and like you said, then you'll have to deal with the law. Every situation is different and use your judgement when the time arrives. Hopefully it never will

[@zensai-gaming]

2:26 Lmao poor nick. What a champ putting himself out there for the greater good.

[@DarkCrusader157]

Hahaha @zensai much appreciated and thanks for watching dude! 😎🙏🏾

[@georgeblair4797]

@@DarkCrusader157 what’s it like being punched like that? I wanna know lol

[@DarkCrusader157]

@@georgeblair4797 You Sparred before? Think of that, with a bit more edge…😉 Thanks for watching ! 🙏🏾

[@georgeblair4797]

@@DarkCrusader157 never sparred before, I think I need to get bigger for that. Im not sure if you can be good at sparring if you’re skinny haha

[@DarkCrusader157]

@@georgeblair4797 Not at all George! You don’t have to be big to spar ((even some of the shortest and slimmest women spar at our Academy 🙂), but you would have to build up slowly on your skill set and timing. Timing can be taught but the individual has to ‘learn’ and train it. Skill comes with time and experience which is why it’s also key to spar with more than one individual but in fact several to help give you that grounding . The more you practice then eventually the better you’ll get 😉 If you’re not with a Martial Arts school then think of joining one or a Boxing club if the former doesn’t appeal. Hope that helps! 👍🏾

[@GNdina]

Your video makes so much common sense. I think it's something we can all learn with practice like you say always always when somebody's on the ground in a fist fight, do not pursue it walk away that way you are not the aggressor all you did was put the threat to the ground

[@zenthomas9180]

I appreciate all your positivity,honesty and your experienced, educated knowledge of fight science! Blessings & respect. ✌🏻peace✌🏻🇮🇪

[@Chicagoan-wv4zf]

Love their approach to street fighting. Pragmatic, measured, and violent threat responses. No bullshida advice for no bullshida situations. Whatever it takes to get the job done efficiently.

[@ANT18621]

awesome video. Buy that guy a beer for taking all those shots lol.

[@lornemcculloch-auld496]

Can't say I've ever seen a video on this channel that wasn't useful in some way. I like how you ground everything within your own experience. Keep up the great work!

[@hosehuang8565]

My mate's technique: When the confrontation begins he steps back into a punching/kickibg stance, with both hands up and open. He yells for everyone to hear "I don't want to fight." And then he'll whisper to his opponent "I'mma f🤬ck you up!" It throws off some people, and lets everyone know WHO THE BAD GUY IS 🤓

[@hudson7354]

Shut up you silly boys

[@Carlton_Wilson]

So, his fighting technique is to run his mouth and take an aggressive stance?

[@hosehuang8565]

@@Carlton_Wilson My friends are not the feisty types, the other guy did start the fight (something stupid involving a pool shot and a beer) and everyone cheered when the cops took him away, we got a free round thanks to him🤭. In his words: "I don't start fights, but I will finish one."

[@davidwatkins6307]

Motherfucking right

[@ericnuchols270]

Depends on where you live. I had a party and was attacked in my own home by 2 people. The first one swung at me twice, I put him down twice with the same leg sweep. Then comes the big guy. I'm 145 5'8". This guy was 6'2" and weighed about 240. He charged me. So when he got to me, I just stepped to the side and threw a straight right into his left eye. It exploded. He fell to the ground. I stepped back, got in my fighting stance and ask him if he wanted more. He declined and they both ran off. 30 minutes later, the police show up to my house and arrest me. BTW...I've been a registered black belt since I was 15. I've trained in Modukwon TKD, not this soft TKD of today, Hapkido, Kumdo, Jujitsu, and Muay Thai. In the state of VA, they charged me with assault with a deadly weapon (me) and able to mame disfigure or kill, for drawing blood.. 2 Felonies from one punch. The other wuss never showed up for court, and my case against the big guy was thrown out. Judge actually reemed the guy for picking on little people. When the judge first walked in he asked, "You boys on the right side of the court room?" I replied Yes sir. He said, "Oh! I wanna hear this one". As I was walking out of the court room, he made big guy stay. All I heard was, "Well sir...have you learned your lesson about picking on little people?" LOL! Judge was little people too.

[@jojonesjojo8919]

I'm a pretty serious dude. I've had seven fights in the last 18 months. I won every one of them because I always struck first. The girls I attacked just mustn't have expected my preemption. And I always approach from behind. Works every time.

[@adrianomeneses6683]

So you fight girls lol😂

[@enki9006]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@Coopdog1911]

Good advice! Kinda takes the wind out of a boxing match for sure. The poor guy here taking these punches will be sore for a week but hey all in the name of education!

[@laperrablanca1]

The principle of Karate "karate ni sente nashi" - there is no first attack in karate, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't punch until you get punched. It means you shouldn't initiate aggression, physical or verbal. But once the situation has escalated, and aggression against you is imminent, you can and you must take the initiative! In almost all karate katas first moves, you move towards your opponent and not away from him! The interpretation of the katas as you reacting to an attack are nonsense, and come from a total misunderstanding the techniques and of the principle of "karate ni sente nashi"

[@danstafford5977]

Karate they always use a step block strike rule... Bruce Lee said you're doing it all wrong!

[@laperrablanca1]

@@danstafford5977 True karate is much more than block strike kick. It's also dodge, throw, choke, trip, clinch, etc. It's all in the katas. Unfortunately, in most places they study a watered down, diluted form of it. That's what Bruce Lee refered to

[@gidgetkent6430]

If you start with apology say I don't want trouble a couple times and they keep on beefing strike them

[@Soren_Skarsgard]

I'm an easy going guy, i'm the most tolerant of the bunch, and i've got pretty amazing negotieting skills. But, if, i'd ever had to go, i'd go all in, no rules.

[@NoName-vy8vu]

No you wouldn’t.

[@Soren_Skarsgard]

@@NoName-vy8vu Ok.

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

Always better to go first, hard and just keep going. Don't assume the fight is won until you're absolutely sure.

[@lutonian7918]

Well done to nick there took a good couple of strikes lol his face at the end of the video 🤣 classic 👍 love fight science

[@DarkCrusader157]

Hahaha @Lutonian thanks 🤣 and thanks for watching! Believe it or not my expression was a bit weird the entire shoot due to Hayfever pollen at the time making my nose run and trying no to sneeze 🤧 😂

[@lutonian7918]

@@DarkCrusader157 fair enough mate yh hay feaver is a bitch when you have mark giving you a couple of good ones into your gut hahaha cheers nick big fan , love fight science 👍😂

[@bradf6390]

ALWAYS throw first. ALWAYS! If someone makes a threat, the second they act on that threat (step toward you), you are being attacked. Stop pushing and punch!

[@_....J........................]

Thank you for teaching this Study, Dr. Phillips, and Nick, (and interview man). I have a question: can we neutralise by hacking down with the elbow with the intention of shattering/ dislocating the collar bone, or Fa the collar bone with an open handed strike. Is any of this realistic?

[@SonsOfDeForest]

too slow and telegraphed

[@wsherwin1392]

If there is a fight declared take the first punch keeping him on the defense. He will be to busy running .

[@pistolpete20021979]

I think you should reach out to your subscribers, and see how many people your vlogs have saved from getting robbed or beaten that would be interesting to know 🙏✌️👍

[@_....J........................]

I am one of them.

[@dontneedtoknow5836]

It is called the button. It is directly above the diaphragm. If you wear your shirt properly a button will sit right there. They are wearing a button shirt properly there is a button sitting there. You can push that button behind the ribs and really disable their breathing enough to just walk away most of the time. If you get the button in there though. Edit : On the street this is true. When it comes to your home, property and family. If it won't go away you have to run it off.

[@CageVsCage]

Nick looked like he was gonna cry after those punches 😂😂

[@alexcorg9007]

The best defense is the attack, a filthy merciless one as well...

[@chinaleighshawtymane]

2:28 , punch " sorry " then carrys on punching the fxxk out of him 😂😂😂 😂

[@something2say159]

Dr Phillips got Nick and George from the Tough Guy Emporium, and now they are making the BIG bucks!💪 But in all seriousness and in my humble opinion, people should learn to put their hands up, preferring a non-threatening manor, for anything they want to do.

[@DarkCrusader157]

@Something2say ‘Tough Guy Emporium’ ? 🤔🤣 I like that! Thanks for watching man! 😎👍🏾

[@mohammedibrahim2785]

Firstttttt also great video Btw it touch me some interesting stuff

[@fightscience]

Well done, Sir!

[@doublevision5465]

Thanks for this video. I like the intro. An aggressor invades your space while you back up... and you are alone... or he's got friends on the side (maybe in a blind spot off-camera.) You're testing. He's answering. I've never had instructors nor seen anybody talk about escalation (and de-escalation.) Can you make more videos about "reading" situations or people's intent? For example: What are some places or objects in a room, stairwell, elevator, street, sidewalk, etc., that are advantageous or should be avoided? What are some things to look out for, e.g., do they have friends? If so, where/how should you move/position yourself? What are some things that you can do to test, gauge, or defuse a person before going 0 to 100? Please make more videos like this, please. It's an important part of the fight spectrum, i.e., the pre-physical part, that doesn't get explored enough, e.g., the environment, the interaction, and the signs that people ignore or don't know how to manage. There are no martial arts or systems that bridge this gap. And it's how people get sucker-punched or worse. Once again, thank you for this video.

[@mcshark13]

Not legal advice. But depending on where you live, you can be charged with assault, battery, etc for striking first. Take the first hit, you could end up with legal fees, lose your job, end up with a criminal record, see jail time. It's not worth it. Act defensively, but never swing first unless you have proof that you were acting in self defense.

[@scottlaroc7396]

Like Master Ken mentioned, I’m the nice guy with fighting skills that’s not looking to hurt anyone, but I do believe if and when you feel it’s truly going to be a confrontation, you get yours off 1st. But I am also confident that if they get off 1st , I’m not going to fold. You have to keep your mind strong and be prepared to push on. Remember it’s a fight and you may get hit.

[@ronaldworthy157]

The first instance of space invasion is key , set it up by taking one step back and when he closes the distance he'll walk in to something .

[@markwalker2986]

I always say try to avoid conflict but if they get too close after you have tried to calm them down, then you must do what must be done!

[@mikesmith-dh2sn]

I agree with this approach....I think the block-counter approach that many Martial Arts methods teach is almost impossible to make work in a real situation....

[@pascalxus]

hats off to the punching target. geez. that guy really took those punches without complaining one bit.

[@JASHJustASectionHiker]

Thank you for the ideas. Hate to fight but being mentally prepared is key to walking away in one piece.

[@Danny-ux1il]

A very good presentation as always and I learn from the comments also. But I have less confidence of hitting the aggressor first in the solar plexus. As one commentor shared: fake to the face and then lunch to the solar plexus. I would rather strike quickly, first to the throat, or as some people say: palm strike to the nose/eyes. What I was trained to do in Kenpo class was half step to the left as you grab for his shirt - this is a fake - and then kick to the groin. In a face-to-face confrontation, when everyone is tense and aggressive I am afraid that he would react by blocking my first strike, and counter with a punch or grapple with me, getting control of my arm, wrist, whatever. My kick may not be faster but if you fake first, and as he is reacting, you kick to the groin you can expect it to hit home. Then, even if he can take that kick - some people can - if he is not disabled, then quickly you can hit to the throat with an upper cut, or else grab him in a headlock/choke before he is fully recovered. From there you can pretty much do what you want.

[@GuyWilson706]

what ive done in the past is hit the plex twice and then wait for the swing to come wide and take control the wrist and arm. if they resist, I break it or draw the elbow low using my opposite arm at the joint, total control at this point till they calm down.

[@inasimulationwelive]

I always get face hit first and some of them take out running when they notice no damage or face shaking occurs. I would say.. attack first if you know you are a weakling

[@christopherdaniel5919]

I usually lead with a head-strike across the bridge of the nose. But the solar plexus works too. Wait until the attacker is cocked & primed to strike. When you know that violence is imminent, that's when you strike. You CAN strike first, & still be the defender.

[@johubify]

But what can someone do when one lives in a country in which the law doesn't understand this. Even though it's obvious who's the attacker, alot of judicial systems acknowledge the one who goes first as the aggressor.

[@deanspencer13]

I've done it several times without thinking about it..and it's instant effect.

[@davidor2928]

Great video, for guys like me that are not used to fight ever, and always picked as the target for the " bad guys". Thanks a lot

[@muldrewdennis2837]

Good 1st contact. The guy was too aggressive and invading person space.

[@chickenbiscuit4525]

Targeting the solar plexus is regarded a safe option for meeting force of an aggressor. It changes their focus (which is likely cooking up for a king hit sucker punch) and if established the position you are already minding that target area their structure can easily be disrupted as they brace and or coil to swing. Holding this position you can both move with them or surrender the position of advantage by breaking range, perhaps with a poke or push kick now to the very same spot. Also being vulnerable to you it serves as a moderate guard to your own solar plexus region, meaning it dictates more of what limited options they could have to serve up next. Extending the fingers outward into that region with a little bit of prod offers a bit of range extension to allow switching into a fist strike instantly without and telegraphing of movement. That habit of being a nice guy by indecision to strike first is a matter of risk management. For if it aggravates them to a tipping point you lose your window of opportunity then I'd conceed you were probably better off running or left to plead for you life or personal safety.

[@kendrickjahn1261]

I was the first striker in a fight a few years ago when this man in his late 50's approached me, and I only shoved him to the ground. Didn't even throw a punch. I even warned him to keep his distance and he still kept coming. I ended up with a felony assault charge, which was eventually dropped after two years of Diversion program/probation, and lots of anger management courses. It sucked.

[@TheCyberRebel]

I'm concerned about hitting first. In court, a verbal assault isn't grounds for a physical response. I was sued once for it. He even shoved me, so I hit him and split his lip. He sued for facial disfigurement. My attorney said, if it leaves a scar you'll have to pay him. Thank God it didn't. The attorney said the law clearly states the first to be physical is always at fault.

[@randomgrinn]

That is exactly my worry and always has been. Wish he would have talked about that.

[@tombrooks7322]

I am a Boxing Coach, and I had my nose broken on a street because of hesitating when I knew it was gonna happen. I made a promise to myself, that I would strike first if I knew it was inevitible. Thanks for confirming, great thinking, the solar plex. I had real concerns about hitting first and going to Jail. But Solar plex is effective when you can bury your fist in it.

[@krikeyitstimeforcricket967]

Nick is just getting his workout.. haha! Great tips! Thanks for this.

[@DarkCrusader157]

@Krikey Yep definitely a workout, maybe some conditioning too…😉 Thanks for watching! 👍🏾

[@adespade119]

That's great advice apart from the bit where the police and courts ask who stuck first.

[@williampatterson717]

I've never had to follow up after a solar plexus punch they very good and you can disguise them and the cameras don't see it.😀

[@devilvirgil6943]

I haven't had a fight since I had my first daughter, but before that I used to fight for anything cause I couldn't control my anger, and trust me u get close or push me you would be on the floor with me or without xD. Nose was always my fav target, reason why I have many fractures on the boxer bone, cause if I missed I could hit a forehead in the worse case.Too close elbows or forehead, mid range then x one. Brazilian childhood taught me how to defend myself and quick or get the consequences.

[@williampatterson717]

We've just a little bit of practice solar plexus strike if done correctly can drop somebody twice your size especially someone on drugs or alcohol.

[@brianwilliams8033]

Excellent we We’re just talking about that at a training session that I had in up in Alaska couple months ago. This fits really well into that. Thank u for sharing.

[@frenchycanada]

I was in a few tussles, not many but I can remember at the point I struck first. Sometimes it was when one guy was facing me while his buddy quietly circled to one side to ready himself to throw a punch. Almost like a poker tell....easy to read. Other times he was in my space and drawing back......

[@inconceivabledark]

Good video. Nick has our sympathy once again 👏

[@DarkCrusader157]

@inconceivabledark Noted 😉 and thanks for watching 😎🙏🏾

[@KingOfTheUraken]

Best YT channel about fight. Thx for your work !

[@guistmagik2506]

This argument totally depends on each individual situation! for example I had an altercation with a guy at my gym recently... he was coming forward at me but I controlled the range by creating a fence... he was saying a few words(aggressive words) but I could just tell in his overall demeaner that he wasn't fully committed to striking me, in the end I didn't hit him, I just controlled the range, he eventually walked away, then 10 minutes later came up to me and appoligised, we ended up talking for about 20mins and he even said to me- "I was waiting for you to hit me first".. so I was proved right. If I had just hit him then I could have seriously hurt him or vice versa, but my ability to read his overall body language is what stopped a situation from getting bad!.... it is NOT always right to "hit first"... as I said it's a case by case thing and to just tell anyone watching this to HIT FIRST is wrong, all it take is one punch to kill someone, always try to use your brain first! obviously you hit if you really really feel threatened not just some guy posturing as is the case in many situations

[@ChucklingAway]

as a bouncer for many years, we'd lose our job if we went first. I'd have to wait for someone to throw a punch for me to react. on the street though, I always attack first if someone is obviously trying to bring me harm. surprise is key. love the video

[@ScottBogert]

I cannot recall a single time I have thrown a punch in a fight. I have used joint locks, though. Only a moment has been needed to deescalate.

[@mccormyke]

I learned long ago, he who hits first, harder & more times comes out on top. Once I decide to defend myself, I do not consider the aftermath at all. Because what happens after, happens to the survivor & I intend the survivor to be me

[@greyjedi6430]

Much props for the guy taking the hits

[@Importman2009]

You need to hit first. But then the biggest obsticle is mental preparation beforehand. Which is actually a difficult thing to do. For me the mental aspect is the most difficult thing to train.

[@KuroNekoExMachina]

2:28 : "Sorry" Proceeds to punch three more times Im dying xD

[@sciuz23]

Don't let anyone get that close to you. Maintain distance and when they reach for you thier own arms will block the sight your right or left hand you're about to lay them out with.

[@thewalkingdad4537]

Sparing is the only way,you have to familiarise yourself with being hit and hitting,pads and bags are all fine,but nothing like hitting a moving target,and learning composure under attack,a forgotten aspect is most people freeze.