Social Experiment - Testing Men's Ability to Defend against a Knife

[@NickDrossos]

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[@10ksubswithtrashvideos88]

I like how dis pinned for a month but only 1 like xd

[@forgottenchannel5665]

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[@woffordswaymartialartschar5541]

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[@jeremymunson7520]

)'lw

[@stormsumeet]

You won't be defending against a real knife wielding man

[@tuglife6073]

His instinct was dead-on...run away!

[@Oldhandlewasabitcringe]

Best self defence training, hit the track son, if you can simply run faster you take away all your opponents years of training, gym time roids, strength advantage ect. Love how the instructor immediately dismisses the idea, I reckon the kid could outrun the attacker any day of the week.

[@whennever8202]

that kid couldn't outrun a girl, man. running is not about being light, it's leg muscles and lung capacity. a real attacker could catch up to him in a blink.

[@Tletna]

Eh, it is about legs, lungs *and* being light. If you're strong you can sprint away but with good lungs and endurance you can actually stay away. I don't know if that kid is a good runner but his body type seemed great for it - tall/thin.

[@jadaugherty81]

You can’t always run, as he said in the vid. Sure, running should be your first option but if you’re boxed in and don’t know how to defend yourself, you’re screwed. It’s important to train for as many scenarios as possible.

[@oussmamessi]

Adam Daugherty why would I train? Just give him the damn money lol.

[@Space_CowboyHD]

In the military, they teach you one thing about knife fights: you WILL get cut, so be prepared to see blood, sinew, and bone, so you're not so shocked by it and can focus on the fight

[@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579]

Getting cut will happen 100% so just minimalize.

[@samwilkinson2534]

You can get cut and survive, but getting stabbed and surviving is a lot less likely.

[@GingerFishey]

How tf am I supposed to see my own bone and not be shocked much respect

[@ProDMiner]

@@GingerFishey as someone who has been in very bad extreme sports accidents, and car accidents. I have seen my bones a few times. It’s bit hard to talk about still, but basically you are aware, but then your instincts kick in. Then your mind starts to calm you. I split the left side of my head open went through a windshield. My ex, and her mother where freaking the fuck out. I’m just pissed my truck was totaled lol. In the ambulance, I knew if I passed out I wouldn’t wake up. So I explained to them what to do if I started to pass out to keep me up no matter what.

[@GingerFishey]

@@ProDMiner damn

[@3YYY0]

self defense should be teached at school

[@Dryllz]

+Mich L I am sure +Nick Drossos would agree that this is not meant to replace what is taught at a self-defense class, but to show how much there is to know that we do not know and get people's interest in self-defense classes.

[@jessewalker1812]

+Nethersoldier Idk if this is a joke but it's taught* lmfao

[@tigarh14]

+Nethersoldier English is a hard language bro

[@3YYY0]

sorry bra I'm not used to this tenses

[@tigarh14]

***** xD i didnt even notice he spelled it wrong

[@cbb6278]

Someone walks up scratching their back and having their arm extended and this dude just starts beating the crap out of them.

[@carvul1]

+Dean Winchester lmao

[@jordanphan2945]

Mand'alor Lol, then the said guy will get arrested.

[@HiddenRealm]

Well, he did also say this is a scenario were you can't run.... meaning the dude has already blocked you somewhere, so he is already known to be dangerous, having the hand behind his back at that point automatically just means "weapon", and even if at that point he wasn't holding a weapon, who cares? He's already dangerous

[@varanid9]

Yup. You gotta problem with that?

[@spencerl.2983]

He should’ve said hello from across the street!

[@nqkoi159]

Just don't carry a watch.

[@HiddenRealm]

Wallet.

[@Francisco-j1e]

gimme you pants, solution: poop ya pants

[@HiddenRealm]

***** "Gimmie dat poop" Solution: now piss your pants.

[@Petrospect]

"Gimmie dat dick" and it turns into a porno situation...

[@YouTubeExplore777]

Shoes

[@ListeningPoint]

If someone comes at you with a knife unexpectedly you're going to get cut. The only thing you can do is hope to defend well enough to not be fatally injured.

[@troliol]

***** And you'll get stabbed in the neck and chest half a dozen times while you're trying to pull your gun out.

[@troliol]

***** You're an idiot if you think you'll have time to draw and fire a pistol when someone is attacking you with a knife at close range.

[@corradojohnsopranojr.9426]

+Петр Солоник How stupid do you think criminals are? They could easily kill you while you're going for your gun. You're chances of not getting stabbed are basically non-existent at anything closer than 21 feet.

[@corradojohnsopranojr.9426]

***** Depends on how fast you can draw the gun and how fast they can move. If you're carrying concealed you won't be fast enough in all likelihood, for a chance there you should probably be at 30 feet.

[@MrOmarito2012]

+l Mythbusters say 25 feet and it's somewhat possible if you're good at drawing.

[@izzylilya2370]

"moving back and getting stabbed will just get you more killed".... oh

[@WENDIGONEMAD]

Izzy Lily A You don't wanna get deader.

[@wheelmanstan]

Izzy Lily A Well, even though it's not proper english I'm sure you knew what he meant the moment he said it.

[@izzylilya2370]

Of course, I love the videos, it just amused me wheelmanstan

[@wheelmanstan]

Izzy Lily A that's what's great about improv, think of how boring it would be if he were reading from a script, ugh

[@izzylilya2370]

very true, I love these videos because they rely upon others reactions haha wheelmanstan

[@ShynAwkward]

Art of misdirection: in this scenario, look the attacker DEEP in the eye, then 'SUDDENLY' glance over the attacker's shoulder, and open your mouth in shock, as if there is something fast approaching behind him. He will hesitate or glance over his own shoulder out of fear/curiosity. In that split second, kick him in his balls with SUPREME FORCE & run for your life!...... (hopefully he *hasn't* already seen this comment ;-)

[@varanid9]

Open your eyes and mouth WIDE while pointing at his right foot and making "UGH! UGH!" sounds, then, when he looks down at his right foot, bring your knee up into his face at the same time bowling him over on his back, then, jump up in the air and land on his balls with both feet.

[@Tempe401]

Or you can just glance over his shoulder and scream “ yes, police officer over here!”

[@seal9502]

Good advice there,he will probably look away for a second and you can get away to a crowed area.

[@yoloswaggins1579]

Art of Miserection: Stare at your opponent while making a homoerotic face. During the distraction, gently stroke his groin. He will be disgusted and run away.

[@The_Server_ong]

Add a: "Thank God Officer!!!"

[@graydation]

The skinny kid was 100% correct... if someone pulls a knife on you... the best thing you can do it RUN! That is your best thing you can do to keep you alive. The only reason you should not run is if he already has your kid/gf/wife or other loved one in their grasps and they cannot get away... then you have to stay and do something... submit or fight... but you have those fight or flight instincts for a reason. and the only way you should even think about staying and fighting if you are alone is if you have a gun and enough space to use it. Otherwise run.

[@Mr-R.R.]

+Joe Gray Inspired by Metatron much haha

[@graydation]

+Son of Everything DC & Marvel... The Transformer?

[@graydation]

+ikcjjt... I totally agree... but you have to be smart and know when to run as well.

[@quentin48394]

Joe Gray Buf if you are in a small space, you can't run

[@bluehornet197]

@@graydation yes running is always a good option but what if you're backed up in a corner? Or your in an elevator or you're at a party and you can't escape the attacker? What would you do? It's important to know how to defend one's self because its no burden to carry

[@sahilprashar567]

what do you do if someone attacked with a banana

[@digitalskill]

+anoop prashar peel it and eat it. Or pee on it they won't know what to do.

[@sahilprashar567]

look up a comedy sketch by monty python ,,,what do you do when someone attacks you with a banana

[@sahilprashar567]

ok someone older got the joke

[@sahilprashar567]

hahaahahahh so you saw the sketch of monty python ,,,these guys took offence they dont know john cleese

[@brucecharlie8613]

+anoop prashar suck on the tip suggestively hahaha

[@philochristos]

I got robbed at knife point one time, and I've gone over it in my head a gazillion times what I would've done if the guy had tried to stab me. I always imagine that if I try to trap his arm or wrist, he's going to yank the knife away cutting my hand along with it. It's hard for me to even imagine a scenario in which I don't get killed or seriously injured.

[@stephenwithaph1566]

***** I guess that's a knife for ya

[@bighands69]

***** Obviously you done the right thing in that situation since you are here commenting. I was once attacked by a knife welding person who tried to rob me. He pulled out the knife and I just automatically reacted as I thought he was attacking me. More than likely he was not going to use the knife but I still reacted. I trapped the knife and threw him to the ground and the knife went flying off and I allowed him to get up and run off and I backed off. I went over it in my head what would have happened if I had of got the trap wrong and he managed to stab me even once. I done the wrong thing even though I was trained with knifes in the military. These situations are hard to predict but you got it right. If you live in America I would suggest that you get gun defense training and watch where you travel to.

[@stephenwithaph1566]

bighands69 As they say, safety in safety!

[@MaxLohMusic]

***** You're one of the rare people in the world who actually has a sane imagination and expectation of your own abilities and how real fights would go down. Thank you for not being one of the delusional crazies who go like "all I need is to have a greater will to win" (says every guy in the world including their attacker) However, I recommend checking out some krav maga techniques. They try to wrap securely while also punching the guy in the face (the punching in the face is actually the more important part because you want to try to knock them out or make them run). It's definitely nowhere foolproof -- maybe raises the chance of survival from 10% to 25%

[@thelol77]

***** you gotta be fucking kidding me. that is terrible advice. all that's gonna happen is you grab the knife, then the guy yanks it back, tearing off a chunk of your palm's flesh with it. all you accomplished is adding a lot of pain and possibly disabling one of your hands, which really lowers your chances of winning the fight considering how key hands are. in order for you to have a chance of successfully grabbing the knife, you would need to be not only much stronger than your attacker (because he is engaging a large number of muscle groups, and possibly his whole body strength, for the simple motion of just pulling away; it's all of that coordinated muscle effort vs your grip strength), but also a very high pain tolerance. the palm is a very sensitive area and holding onto the blade of a knife as it digs into your flesh and tendons is extremely difficult.

[@morganfreeman5972]

Big beefy guy with a knife and protective helmet. "Okay skinny kid, now defend yourself when he attacks"

[@Ratmanbiggy]

self defence is almost never a fair fight xD

[@aidenfisher5679]

That's reality

[@Whatever124312353]

Running is probably the best self-defense technique you can learn.

[@georgeisaak5321]

yeah but what if the attack takes inside an elevator ??? You better put your leading hand inside his armpit to the attacking arm and with your other hand strike the nose , jaw or throat . Do it quickly otherwise you might lose the opportunity .

[@ratata1892]

And what happens when the attacker runs faster than you? You will get a knife in your back

[@bluehornet197]

Sometimes you can't run away what if you're cornered? Or say in an elevator or even at a nightclub and there is to many people around? Trouble can and WILL find you eventually and it doesn't care where it is trouble can strike at any time so its never a bad thing to know martial arts and know how to defend yourself

[@Kelvin-hs1cd]

@@bluehornet197 no one would rob you in an nightclub... trust me

[@akeelbrown7675]

Someone might be less fit than an attacker, they might be in tight jeans, or in close quarters or a room. Its not always simple to just run. Fucking hell every single video of Nicks theres about a thousand people saying "just run" He knows that!! These techniques are for when running is NOT an option. Jeez man.

[@IMiniKawaii]

"......will just get you more killed" 😂😂😂😂oml

[@NickDrossos]

Yeah not the best choice of words lol

[@jonathanjoestar7640]

You dont wanna be deader.

[@Tempe401]

What does oml stand for?

[@chupacabra226]

Nick Drossos how many real situations have u really bn N I would love to see ur words in action Ps not tryna hate

[@whennever8202]

chupacabra226 he's been a bouncer for years.

[@SeFu2006]

Best defense is to stay at home.

[@dougear]

Yeah, thats what I do, always worked! lol

[@untitled8365]

Dougear what if someone came to ur house with a knife

[@SeFu2006]

Leen Zeidan Your house is full of knives.

[@untitled8365]

SeFu2006 u have a few seconds to think and the person is holding the knife over ur face. If that knife goes down, u die. Ur not gonna be carrying a knife everywhere u go!? How do u defend urself now?

[@SeFu2006]

Leen Zeidan You should find out for me.

[@jojorobino5312]

I carry a knife but if someone pulled out first, I don't think it would be a wise idea to play sword fight.

[@krukblood-axe3649]

You learn a martial art specialized for that purpose, Aikido is good. Otherwise, you'd generally get knocked the hell out, since he's stronger, and can take more punishment.

[@Ging_10]

Pulls it and tell him. "Its either me or you!!" show that ur willing to kill him with no mercy cause ur fighting for your life!! In most cases if not all people who will rub u dont expect u gonna fight back let alone pick a knife and fight them. They are just sneaky bastards looking for an easy catch not even real fighters. So if you will be dead serious over this then he wont do shit cause he will know he might die too. So he will leave u alone unless he was on some drugs and in that case u can easily beat him too.

[@jojorobino5312]

I wouldn't say that. But I would pull a knife if someone was robbing or fighting me. A weapon in most cases ends a fight. With one or 2 endings, you end up killing the crook and having to end up in court to prove your innocence. Or, you pull the weapon and they crook runs.

[@dangkoen]

Executing Aikido against a bigger, resisting opponent is a BIG gamble. In a real fight, you don't wanna do that.

[@dangkoen]

There is something Nick teaches that a lot of martial arts schools don't teach. If you're sure the situation is escalating you have to strike pre-emptive, against opponents of any size. On top you might if possible even direct his attention elsewhere & then attack as fast as you can. Nick has good videos about striking hard & fast. By law you're in the wrong, but do you really wanna risk getting knocked out & beaten on the ground fighting fair? Yeah, didn't think so.

[@SWAGGALaGGAZ]

If someone brings out a weapon, you either fight dirty or run away. Once he pulls out that weapon, that's already a threat, you gonna die. Since he pulled out a weapon, that means he's ready to die. If that's the case, I would do everything I can do show him that he messed with the wrong guy. I believe I got this from Doug Marcaida. But great videos. Keep it up.

[@0HAM0revived]

SWAGGALaGGAZ silat mah nigga

[@johnnybravo8115]

SWAGGALaGGAZ " that means he's ready to die"... I disagree with that part because I don't think the attacker is expecting a fight, but you are absolutely right about fighting dirty.

[@GetAFuckinClue]

SWAGGALaGGAZ fighting dirty or fighting?whats the difference...

[@azorahai5158]

SWAGGALaGGAZ everyone who brings out a weapon , will kill yoU? jeez no

[@GodKiller97]

SWAGGALaGGAZ Running away seems great in theory but if he's more fit than you and catches up, all you've done is waste energy against someone who has a weapon. That's why you carry a weapon of your own. If you don't have a weapon of your own then you just have to accept that sometimes people get mugged and die, and if you have 2 or 4 assailants, what do you think the chances are that you are faster and have more stamina than all of them?

[@upstateSCairsofter]

"Moving back and getting stabbed will just get you more killed" -Quote of the Year

[@abuuammarkhalfan642]

hahaha

[@EarthMonkey]

3 guys jumped me at midnight when I was coming home once. When I got close to my door a guy following me called out to his 2 buddies across the street. They came running over and in the split second the guy close to me had his head turned I quickly slammed my key in the lock and opened the gate and slammed it behind me with the 3 guys right behind me grabbing the gate and shacking it trying to get in. After 5 mins of hearing them shacking the gate and not going away I grabbed my 4 foot katana and started yelling running down the stairs towards them. This is when they soiled their pants and started running, little did they know I'd never open that door. True story.

And then you woke up with your pillow in your mouth and the room was full of feathers. 😆

[@sethshaffer4208]

1:20 "Basically don't get cut." That is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard. Law enforcement and military are both taught that if you ever get into a knife fight, EXPECT to get cut. 5 Ds Deflect, dominate, distract, disarm, disable.

[@zaizoa]

"Moving back will just get you more killed" Oh wow XD that makes my day.

[@vuki300]

How to fight off a knife ~Step 1~ The second you see a threat be ready to pull out ~Step 2~ Pull out and shoot ~Step 3~ Profit I was talking about guns, dont be dirty ;)

[@vuki300]

Smile Dog holy shit smile dog

[@gravelordnito309]

wolfvuki064 Instructions not clear enough. Got my dick stuck in the robber's ass.

[@grabakasennin2763]

wolfvuki064 Actually, they've tested gun versus knife and it turns out the knife is deadlier and the distance needed is further than we think to pull and stop the attacker. I guess circular footwork and sacrificing one hand would help, firing from the rear hand. But there are many vids on youtube where it's demonstrated and goes wrong, or actual events. it depends a lot on the attacker too I guess. Mood, size, speed, drugs, how well the defender handles the gun.. but it's no quick fix, sorry.

[@aceyyyy]

Grabaka Sennin exactly, whilst I have no experience with guns, I can imagine that if the attacker is within arm's reach and he/she rushes you, you wouldnt have time to pull out (heh)

[@troliol]

wolfvuki064 Yeah if you try to pull out a gun and fire it at this range you'll be stabbed half a dozen times before you get the chance to pull the trigger.

[@treyolson8931]

there is virtually no way to defend against a knife attack in 99% of situations and if you do you are extremely lucky

[@seanwilliams8083]

Exactly. Especially in the situation he put him in. He didn't even get a chance to take the watch off before he started stabbing him. This advice is bullshit. There's no way to defend from this

[@Osprey1994]

If someone approaches you in a secluded area you should already be on edge if you have a gun have your hand ready to draw or in my case i'm not okd enough my hand would go to my knife or if i'm at work i have one of those tuffwriter pens that i carry chances of me getting away unscathed maybe low but if you are ready theres a chance you can drive them off BUT this is only IF you can't secure a route of escape in this situation nick was right if he was walking through the park at night and a dude with his arms behind his back came up to him his best option is run if you have a hat or something you can easily discard throw it in their face and RUN get away as fast as you can screaming and shouting is also recommended but dying without putting up a fight is not an option that anyone should be ok with.

[@treyolson8931]

Yes, your best chance is getting the hell out of there and by defend i simply mean, IF someone wants to stab another person they are most likely going to given the chance. So while you may not be killed or injured severely, your not gonna walk away clean.

[@CarringtonPrice]

Your wrong , guys in the military , CIA ,kgb and FBI do it all the time it's apart of there training , and nothing is impossible , anything is possible you just got to have the balls and try

[@catocall7323]

trey olson Funny you say that cause I know two people who have done so. One of them said he grabbed the guys arm immediately and took the knife out. He had no MA training but liked fighting as a teenager and had really good reflexes. The other one was a HunGar Kung Fu guy and managed to fight off two knife armed attackers. He hit them hard enough often enough that they decided to stop trying to kill him. He was slashed a few times and got stitches but nothing vital nor incapacitating so his kung fu served him well. However if you really think there is nothing you can do your chances go from bad to nonexistant.

[@patherrmann3009]

POCKET SAND!!!!!

[@MrTinTinTinny]

"You can do anything except run away" Does that include slapping his ears or jamming your thumbs into his eyes??

[@darkshadow.1337]

Or kicking his balls

[@jaredcool]

Give him a kiss

[@Arthetraveler]

"moving back and getting stabbed will just get you more killed" - Nick Drossos 2014

[@matissCG]

"im rekt" You know mans a gamer when he loses says that

[@stefan9870]

Nice video Nick, you are being very real, making good decisions and really trying to help people. Thats what I like about you :D

[@nelson0922]

Nick, NOW YOU HAVE MY RESPECT, this is the beginning of learning counter knife offense, by you taking this young man into the grasp & putting in his mind TRAP THE KNIFE he had a better chance of survival than before, Nick keep up the good work.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks so much!

[@ahmedadnan100]

do this in Russia.

[@MrLennonson]

That reply tho.

[@vrojag5550]

ahmedadnan100 lol

[@TaehunSeong.]

The big guy is from Russia

[@jerickogallardo5472]

The knife will get cut

[@DesmondPK]

ahmedadnan100 andrei chikatilo would still eat you up lol

[@juniorsanchez7408]

this is the most realistic video. Becuase the rest are too scripted and specific as if all knife fights are the same.

[@shawnzbytniewski778]

This guy should know this shit!! Tackle is a beginner move I mean cmon it does like 10 DMG it sucks Use water pulse or At lease mega evolve

[@clawlicker2056]

Shawn Zbytniewski hahahahahah

[@CreAlex320]

I really like the buff dude, he seems very polite, like at 5:14 he thanked with his face and movements Good Good

[@CreAlex320]

Paco Veze That was supposed to be funny ?

[@pacoveze640]

CreAlex320 Lol I thought your comment was funny though, searching for good people on the net like they are so rare. If you have a crush on him im fine with that

[@CreAlex320]

Paco Veze I'm not gay.

[@hugocalvo8287]

hey kick man thats so cool of you to offer these lessons to people in the streets because you just never know what may happen out there.

[@123pber]

"Moving back and getting stabbed will just get you more killed" Best quote of the entire video

[@shaunishab89]

when he said put on the helmet . young buddy was looking like oh shit dude

[@EmperorWelkin]

He has a knife. I have a glock. Problem solved.

[@vonteflon]

Sir Lance Goodthrust Guns for show, knives for a pro. - "Soap", Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

[@DigitalHaze65536]

Sir Lance Goodthrust If you were dumb enough to let a stranger get in your space like that, yes. Whether hand to hand, knives, or guns, awareness is the first step in self defense. That 10 meters thing is if he is running towards you ALREADY. Non gun users underestimate OUR training and our ability to get that gun out and pump out accurate, fast pace shots. They tend to think that someone that carries a gun is a wimp and can't do anything without the gun, which is false. Heck I carry pepper spray also. (for dogs and situations where lethal force isn't needed) We can unholster the gun while moving ;) Many gun owners (myself included) have some fighting training and keep themselves strong and in shape too. I'm not quite as big as the guy in the video but definitely bigger than the average guy. (strength matters too) The gun can be used point blank out to a considerable distance, the knife and hands, not so much.

[@metalmaniacmm2718]

Sir Lance Goodthrust I can draw my pistol from a concealed holster with one hand and hip fire 3 shots in less than 2.5 seconds. How is it that I would be unsuccessful at stopping a threat? Back pedal as you are drawing the weapon from holster, immediately rest the bottom of the magazine on your side in the 3 o'clock position and squeeze the trigger. Unless you were not aware of the attack about to take place this is a valid means of stopping the threat. Experience in practicing the quick draw and hip fire is a very fast way to engage a threat effectively, provided the threat is in close range.

[@metalmaniacmm2718]

Lol. Oh ok pal. You ever shot pistol before?

[@Scarecrow545]

Emperor Welkin lol

[@thecorpsecollector2939]

If a guy walks up and say something like give me your watch you knock him the fuck out but traping the knife its a pipe dream yeah it could happen but how many times are you gonna get stabbed while your panicing trying to grab his arm or trap NO as soon as you feel some kind of discomfort witch is the second someone demands something from a person in a threatening way you knock them the fuck out cause one thing i have noticed in training and in actual fights and i have been engaged by someone with a knife in the same way they never protect there face and it did not end well for the man who tried to attack me even after the man tried to stab me and he failed because first thing he did wrong was he demanded something from something of mine after i beat him near half to death i drove this man to the hospital where he was treated for a fractured cheek bone four broken ribs 2 broken fingers and dislodged shoulder and fractured elbow i spent two days in jail but i walked away with my life and not a mark on me. So if you are approached in a discomforting way and you feel as if your life is threatened in anyway strike first and strike fast and even keep striking if you wanna stay alive.

[@VirusZNM]

Bailey Gibson I believe this is the right way to defend yourself against any attacker. F*ck them up as soon as you can. Don't care about them...

[@Robert399]

VirusZNM I really know very little but from what I've read, you focus on the guy as much as you can. BUT if he gets a grip on you or gets in close, you can't ignore the knife. Even if you don't trap it, you have to occupy it, you can't be trading punches for stabs.

[@codecorleone7882]

***** there is a difference between a gun and a knife though, the main point here is that you trap the knife or discombobulate the attacker and take their focus off the knife and on you without letting them attack you first. whereas a gun they can still shoot even if you get them down on the ground and conscious. once you trap the knife or dont it really doesnt fuckin matter, you strike them taking their attention off the knife and you get your fuckin hits in, like the guy above said....they dont have their hands to block their face because all their focus is on the knife in their hand

[@codecorleone7882]

im not even gunna read all of that ill just answer your first question...and it is NO. if you trap a knife and keep it arms reach away from you, theres nothin they can do. if you trap a gun even farther than that...you can still be shot....bullet travels a long way bud

[@codecorleone7882]

Please explain to me which part of my last comment was incorrect....this should be good

[@eenayeah]

I like how honest that guy is, he didn't try to act tough.

[@martinferoli7480]

This guy Nick is very talented at self defense, Even your average Tough dude would not be naturally ready to defend against an attack like this.

[@adeilzawir]

Who else wants to see Nick sparring with vecil? 😀

[@MaxXZoneTV]

i do!

[@ivanpopov5735]

Adeil Zawir Suhaimy Hi, it's Vasil :)

[@michaelburns9811]

Nice video, I live in Glasgow where its had the highest knife crime in Europe more years than i can remember, im good enough at protecting myself hand to hand but never thought how to react to a blade. Never try and fight a blade however being in a situation where you cant run and you have no other choice but to defend yourself, you should know what to do - or whats the alternative?

[@user-sc9oy1kz8g]

Michael Burns Is it true that people have started killing eachother with their family swords now? I legit read that somewhere.

[@Abysia]

Importing millions of muslims was a great idea Brits

[@CrucialConflict.]

What if the guy ( a 6' 6" 260lbs ) is carrying a Cold Steel Leatherneck-Tanto Knife... My advise is, RUN! run MFER run!

[@polomangameplay8034]

When Nick asked Niko what his instinct told him to do in this kind of situation, he answered something pretty common and normal, something that is probably the first thing on everyone's mind: Run away. Instinct might tell you to run away from a dangerous situation. The thing is, what if it isn't possible? Say you can't run away from a knife attack, what do you do? You defend yourself and you fight back using strategic moves. Take into account that if you're going to be in a knife attack, and someone is coming straight at you, and in close range, you will need to fight. In one case scenario, your opponent might come straight at you, demanding an item you have on you. (The best recommendation is to comply. A material object is not worth your life, of course). Most importantly though, you must take into account your attacker's stance and demeanor. If he has a hand behind his back, you have to assume he has a weapon to use against you. You need to assume the worst, and do what it takes to survive. Now, let's say he's demanding the item, and the moment you go to give it to him, he moves frontwards and pulls out a knife. What do you do? You maintain a passive and neutral stance in front of your opponent. You cannot show fear. You should always strike first if you notice something is wrong. However, it's possible to be caught slightly off guard. If this happens, the moment he goes to strike you, you trap the knife. You must try to make your opponent drop the knife, if possible. To strike back, go with an elbow or a palm strike, or even a powerful head butt. Time is precious, so do not on any account waste it. You must attack. It's best to step in right away and incapacitate your opponent as quickly as possible. You need to do everything in your power to endure the attack and to make it out alive. If you don't fight back, you will surely die. Surviving is the only thing of importance in this predicament. p.s. Here is the promotional video of our knife defense social experiment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RagYJ... MORE PLACES TO FIND ME: WEBSITE: NickDrossos.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/nickdrossosdo... INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/nickdrossoscoaching SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/nickdrossos

[@SHPrtz]

This guys intuitions were perfect; either give them what they want or run away (when one has little to no martial arts experience)

[@lyricalnoor]

Awesome video man! I also have studied self defense but on think I've learned is that fighting i a school or sparring is no where near the actual real feel of raw street combat situation. Keep it up!

[@ATDOINFERNO]

+Nick Drossos I like the way he's simulating an attack. An offender will not stop at their own first attack. Cool! =)

[@SevenRayedGod]

No shit but you spar and train to be better prepared for a street combat situation, id rather have some kind of training and instinct to work with than none at all

[@xbrokenhopes8341]

+SevenRayedGod same i already do ;/ xD

[@dolanbright4112]

Me: *Sees friend right hand on the back and left hand pointing me* Me: *Palm strike my friend* Me: *Realize he put right hand in the back to show off* Damn it.

[@volitones8936]

Donald Trump lol

[@ClamorFunesta]

I NEVER LAUGHED THIS HARD IN MY LIFE xD

[@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579]

Teabag him.

[@NiCoL4x]

Trapping a knife isn't really a good idea. A fast moving knife will get you cut most of the time if you trap it. Best idea is to block using simple circular moves (not grabbing) and counterattacking either by knocking him out or hurting his arm in a way he drops the knife and gives you a fair 1 on 1.

[@randomhiphop5055]

NiCoL4x Lots of people are afraid to use their feet. I had some kid in highschool try to stab me and I just kicked him in his guard so he dropped the knife. err the fucking scissors. lmao.

[@NiCoL4x]

Promoting Real Hip Hop Yeah thats true. But to use the feet you need 2 conditions: 1. Be skillful and fast with legs. Otherwise you will cut yourself trying to kick the knife. 2. Be sure he doesn't have any means of grabbing your leg.

[@0HAM0revived]

NiCoL4x a kick to the balls is fine too

[@NiCoL4x]

0HAM0revived Not really. 1st you risk getting cut by the knife while trying to kick. 2nd while the pain is extremely bad, someone who is in a fight where a knife is involved is able to keep holding the knife and try to fight even after being kicked. You can't just hope pain will make him drop the knife. You either force it out of his grab by damaging the holding arm or you knock him out altogether. Otherwise the risk is too high.

[@0HAM0revived]

true, but a moment of "oh shit my nuts just exploded" is all i need to get the fuck outta there

[@karl-kristiankorts7907]

it's nice, that you're teaching strangers some moves

[@Cenoura]

The kid at the second try actually did pretty well! If he had some martial arts/self defense experience he would handle it like a boss!

[@areposo]

what if he holds the knife facing downwards

[@VisayasMindanaoLuzon]

Spit him in the face and run, or get some objects and try to strike his hand with the knife, don't strike his body, but attack where his weapons at(Hand, mostly right hand).

[@VisayasMindanaoLuzon]

***** You've never been in a fight before I think.

[@coinshell9929]

***** What if the victim is Usain bolt?

[@somerandom7672]

VisayasMindanaoLuzon What if he is wear that helmet?

[@VisayasMindanaoLuzon]

Jack Lewis That helmet was just only a simulation, but keep spitting, it's like a car's windshield. Use your whole body and instinct and get some weapons, Jesus Christ.

[@MrJza3175]

hits him sorry so hits him again lmao 3:47

[@UislamuDiniYaHaqi]

Hi man. So I live in an apartment building. One of my neighbors who is an ex-convict had an argument with me. He went into his house and when he came out he had his hand behind his back and started asking if I wanna fight. Instinctively I just knew he had a knife. Luckily nothing happened as I walked away. This happened on a stairway with very little space to maneuver. Could you perhaps replicate such a scenario for us? Not necessarily a stairway but in places with little space to move.

[@Plague_Doc22]

Alwi Mohamed Suleiman Iknow you didnt ask me but I can charm in as I have martial arts experience. What I would do is just like he says in this video "trap" the knife. Usually closing the distance and using both hands/arms to hold on to the knife is the way to go. If you're fast enough you can even go for a quick sweep with your leg (by putting your leg behing his and pushing towards it). And then just run. No need to risk anything.

[@slip9906]

TheAllstar22 say you use both hands on his knife hand. what if he started to strick you with his free hand. do you just keep on taking the blows?

[@Plague_Doc22]

slip9906 idiotic question. But I'll give it a real answer anyway. I'd pull his knife hand towards his back and trip him or do a judo hip throw. I can then land a couple of clean hits to the face without him being able to cover up and he'll be knocked out and I can then hold him down until officers arrive.

[@spoonman73]

Hey man, I think the best move in the situation you were in would be to get the drop on him, close the gap quickly and try to keep his arm pinned behind his back. Possibly try asking him what he has behind his back. This will hopefully prompt him to try and keep it hidden, thus giving you the chance to rush him. Just like demonstrated in the video, control of that arm is essential.

[@Osprey1994]

You did the right thing best option was to diffuse the situation and walk away ignore anyone else who tells you to fight but if it comes down to it you were on stairs right? You have the high ground grab the railings and place a kick as hard as you can in his chest then get back to your room as fast as possible and call the police if you beat someone to a pulp the court will have a field day even if its self defense my trainer taught me that even self defense can get you in trouble. Always remember your step one should be Diffuse and disengage seems like the bitches way out but when you live to see another day it's the best option.

[@MerricMaker]

My instructor, Ed Lawson had what he called the knife drill. Give someone in the class a "knife" to attack him with. Stab to arm or leg means you can't use it anymore. Torso means you're dead. He'd usually give the knife to the youngest kid in class. They generally killed him.

[@chrish5224]

Biggest lesson I've taken away from this is being aware of my surroundings and to be aware of the telling signs that someone most likely has a weapon (aka) one arm hidden behind their back and demanding money, watch etc etc.

[@ArielVolovik]

is that montreal? O_O #drumcircle

[@ArielVolovik]

***** Awesome I go there sometimes - dads a bass player :D I'm also training In Shaolin Wing Chun! But ye - nice tips thanks for all - great vid , thanks for reply!

[@thomasdesveaux3384]

***** I'VE SEEN YOU!

[@bahrainilike]

***** Nick , you and me 1v1. If i win i get your channel. It will be renamed to Bahrain Self Defence

[@Alex-zn2ly]

How about move to Canada eh?

[@faithdavis7739]

Alex lol 😂 I don't think that will always work but people should give it a try eh

[@jonathanjoestar7640]

How can he move to Canada if the mugger robbed his wallet with his passport in it

[@KirkHermary]

I've been attacked with more sharps, knives, needles, broken glass bottles, etc., than guns here in Canada. Guns are lethal but I have had way more deadly situations involving sharps and am likely to face plenty more.

[@LightPresident95148]

Sometimes you just have to fight ,because there is no other choice

[@deeheych1101]

Drossos, you have a gift for instruction. Keep making the worlds safer brother.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks

[@MMAGUY13]

very very good what simple things that can save your life. i been doing bbj for 20 years but didnt have a clue how to stop a knife thanks for the video

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Phenomenal video. It really illustrates how little people understand about defending themselves. The guy was a good sport for doing this too! - JD

[@0cheeseburga]

My dad told me that in training to be a marine he was told in a knife fight if they make a stab at you grab the blade with your hand as in literally let them stab your hand all the way through and then grab their hand and try to disarm them or at least keep them from stabbing you any more. Is there any actuality in this defense?

[@mc_lara2230]

Well you'd get a bad cut (or cuts) in your hand, but you've successfully disarmed him and your still alive so if you can pull it off I guess so :)

[@anomalyp8584]

+0cheeseburga welll.....eeehmmm...you might loose the functionality of your hand or loose it all together. I never find it wise to sacrifice a key element of your defensive system. I'd rather take a slash or a cut to my abdomen then my hand.

[@Neffins]

Now, i'm pretty sure a robber wouldn't go and outright stab someone if they saw that the person was willing to co-operate and take the watch off their arm. However, what i would do differently is that i'd drop the requested valuables/items on the floor/ground, act nervous and scared. Now, this creates the illusion of control for the attacker and as the attacker reaches for the requested items you have the perfect chance to strike. Instead of having to use your arms you can now use your legs to strike even harder. Surely a strong kick to the throat will put anyone to the ground AT LEAST if not even knock them out.Now if the attacker hasn't already dropped the knife it will be much easier to take it at that point, while keeping you much safer in my opinion.

[@TwilightWolf285]

Enormous Goat Even better, use your knees. While he bends over to pick up the watch or whatever valuable, a quick knee to the nose will work wonders, followed by a firm kick to the groin.

[@Neffins]

TwilightWolf285 Yeah, i wouldn't trust a nosebleed though...A kick to the throat will completely disable the attackers ability to breathe and possibly even make them pass out and i'd rather go all out in a situation where my life is threatened.. That's just an opinion though.. I do still think that if you're already being attacked with a knife then your chances of living are extremely slim. People realize that knives are sharp, but i don't think they've ever seen a stabbing victim before. I bet that most people would panic after the first slash that cuts all the way down to bone and that's the end of them.

[@TwilightWolf285]

Enormous Goat Very true

[@The5thelemnt]

Yes...making the attacker feel like you are so scared and cooperate is a good idea...and that's what I was taught to go for the throat. A good strong punch in the throat! Then run. :)

[@snowisthekey]

Running away was the good answer. Your experience is biased, this young man gave you the right answer right away.

[@jkdpeterborough]

More great work Nick. It just proves how regular people really don't have much to offer off the bat, but with a little self defence knowledge have a small survival chance in this situation. I'd add low kick to knee and finger jab for anyone with a hand behind their back that approaches.. (You can always say sorry afterward - if he really was scratching his ass) lol.

[@victoriav.3315]

I seriously love all your videos. And I'm not hatin here but.. "will get you more killed." How do you get more killed if you're already killed. Lmfaoo xD

[@yousifmq]

this guy was so scared

[@yazanalhelou]

The only way to defend a knife is a fucking sword

[@RoiGamez]

This is my 2nd video of yours I've watched and they are mega good and scary. Subbed

[@AthleticLife1]

You are Doing such a Great work. Great Video. Thanx for that

[@charliegmitro4578]

You usually can't defend against a knife attack. If the guy asks for something give it to him, unless he steps forward or makes a movement with his knife arm then step back. look for a weapon or something to put between you. look for a weapon with more range then his knife. Then, run. At least that was what I would do. remember you have more chances of evading him, than winning in a fight against him. Please remember I am not a professional.

[@cyberpunch8732]

Tabitha G. Yeah if your confident in your running ability and your not far from a public area, then running is truly the safest option. (other than giving them your stuff) If they are there to rob you the last thing they want to do is run around in public with a knife, no they want to take your phone and get the frack out of there ASAP.

[@charliegmitro4578]

0955interactive AHAHAHA. I am offering my own opinion. I said I wasn't qualified. And how can you say that to me, when you type like a three year old on acid?

[@cyberpunch8732]

0955interactive People rob people at knife point without a mask ALL THE TIME in London, I know so many people who have been robbed. They just wear a hoodie, it doesn't matter if you see their face because the police don't do that much to find them.

[@giraffeorganic]

Tabitha G. u iz butthertz?

[@charliegmitro4578]

0955interactive Not at all, I just dislike ignorance, but I guess it's my fault for asking for rational thought on the internet.

[@WhateverProduction4]

Skinny dude, looks over at jacked dude, that easily outweighs him in muscle by at least 100lbs.......and his first instinct is, "I dunno, tackle him." 0_o 0_0 My favorite thing EVER in a fight, is when the other person ignorantly attempts to spear or tackle.

[@Manolidagreek]

are yo Greek?

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

***** ee ante kai gamhsou totes!

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

***** MALAKA

[@Manolidagreek]

aight

[@cxkelo8148]

Fx CoMbo ti egine re trele? giati ton brizis?

[@SquirrelWaterson]

Ilihios

[@abdullahabdulaziz]

Been a martial artist for many years I can say that guy was correct in the first place best thing to to against an armed opponent is run Slapping will only make your attacker more angry and he would attack you more Intensively

[@CrankDATdance56]

It's all about instincts, some people have better reflexes and instincts than others to dodge out of the way.

[@mchacker2234]

How to defend yourself against a knife or bullet 1. Eat Takis 2. Eat Trans-Fat 3. Eat Mcdonalds and KFC for months 4. Become Obese 5. Boom

[@mchacker2234]

Not if God knows it is for defensive purposes

[@MrTRYF]

Are u greek?

[@charlothebest1]

+Nick Drossos I knew this was Mount Royal lol

[@dotmhk_7168]

+Nick Drossos yeah so you a Canadian, man?

[@casketblack5660]

i really like your style of teaching. you do great work

[@harabas1]

This is some real stuff that could save lives.

[@Bayan1905]

I spent many years as a Corrections Officer and we learned a lot about how to deal with knives, shanks at a short distance especially since so many jails and prisons are going to a modular type facility where instead of the inmates being in cells behind bars they are out in a day room all the time and you do inspections out an about. You are literally arms length from 30-40 of them and more and any of them can close that gap really quickly. One of the nastiest incidents I ever saw where one inmate went after another with a jail issue plastic fork. It took no than 3-4 seconds start to finish. Running in most cases is not an option because you won't have the time and your back will be unprotected. It's fight or nothing, you might lose but at least you won't go willingly.

[@MrNasher113]

Obviously running is option number one but this is something everyone should see and learn

[@rhysmcgovern2860]

This is the good type of social experiment

[@blacksupra001]

great video very informative ! can just i move back ward while doing the macerana ?

[@7Earthsky]

Kid looked like he'd just had enough by the end....Hope he never meets a bully lol

[@Karma8Kami]

Actually training yourself to be aware of body language used when carrying a weapon would be the most useful advice for this scenario I can come up with. It is after all a trait you have to consciously train to be able to hide from anyone that knows what to look for, that provides a serious head starts on most of the confrontations one is ever likely to get into, planning and timing becomes a factor you can use to your advantage. The emphasis on where to place your hands and how you prepare/tense for the confrontation without showing any alarming body language was well explained and shown, guessing it is something a lot of the people watching this wont realize the importance of.

[@sfflyer123]

Fantastic video.

[@MiniCriptoNoSkill]

really like the channel man! great defense tactics.

[@TheMCEntertainers]

Being the victim, you’re always going to be on the counter attack. You’re #1 goal is to stay alive. In situations like this, where an attacker is attempting to take something from you, and specifically, showing one hand while concealing another, you must assume that there is a weapon in his other hand. The best way to deal with a situation like this is to be compliant and give the assailant what he wants. You’re life or serious bodily harm is not worth a confrontation due to your ego. I think Nick Drossos is doing is very smart in educating the public that the world is not all sunshine and rainbows, and i like that he shows him a few options to be able to defend himself. If you believe that this man has no firearms, only CQC weapons (like a knife or baton), one thing you can do is RUN, only you must run like you mean it, this is for your life. Only run if you are either willing to take the risk that this man is not carrying a firearm, or have confirmed that he does not have a firearm, and that he is 100% ALONE. Running the opposite way may lead you into accomplices of his, who may have knives or worse. The best thing to do in this situation is be compliant, up until being compliant does not work anymore.

[@kalninsky]

I was almost mugged by 3 guys, once. I was standing at a bus stop late at night, and 3 guys were walking towards me, and it was obvious they meant to come to me specifically, so I got up and said "Hey, what's up?" and this one guy had his hand in his pocket and said "Gimme your phone kid." I didn't have a phone, no joke. So I said "I don't have a phone." and he replied "Bullshit!" and pulled out a knife, at this moment he was probably 5 feet away, but as soon as I saw his arm fling out, I turned and fucking ran, and that was probably the fastest I ever ran, I got away and then I ended up going to a nearby friends house and spending the night there, cause, well, fuck i'm not going back out there.

[@tonda01]

Only real self defence on KZbin. This is real life defence. No slow motion BS.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks man! you check out my 20 seconds to attack me social experiment.

[@colelawton4901]

I know it wasn't really relative to the purpose of the video... but I still think it's hilarious that he asked for the watch, the guy was giving him the watch, and he cut him up anyway

[@leonardojerez5132]

Awesome video! I shared it on my Facebook.

[@alibegovic6399]

I used to train taekwondo , kungfu etc during my teens, mostly for prestige in streetfights and school , I'm 1,87m so I'm naturally a big guy and was pretty fierce, then my twenties creeped up on me with all that comes with it, marriage, family life and a laxed lifestyle....last fight was probably about 5 years ago and I'm now about to turn thirty...I want to thank nick for posting this up, it gave me a pretty decent wake up call.... guys like vasili exist out there everywhere in this world and sooner or later you might come into a situation when you HAVE to face off with a guy like him knife or no knife.....not necessarily for prestige but to defend your wife or child.....I mean if you back off from a fight infront of your wife and child....you might just as well to a castration already.....but if your a man like me with honor and manhood......it can't slide.....it can't.......men out there will know what I mean.....

[@TrippedTheFuckOut]

"walking back will only get you MORE killed..." 'O.o damn I don't wanna be more killed than I already am...... XD made my day bro. just found your channel today!~ any callisthenic workouts you can recommend??? (working out with your own body weight.... pushups yoga etc....) I'd like to tone my arms (pushups are obvious) and what could I do to work on pecks?? thanks for any advice homies, be safe and find your inner peace!

[@frugaledc7853]

Having Fun while learning some good tactics win win

[@ellish8894]

I always got taught that you will always get cut or hurt. Try to defend yourself and offer parts of your body which are meaty, so if you're going to get cut at least it won't hit a vein.

[@Hardcaslte]

"...will just get you more killed." This made me laugh, just sounded funny

[@kaylacaseygaming]

Needs to be taught in school. School teaches you shit you never need in life. Self defense in school is something that would make society better.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks K

[@craigs3056]

I like how the guy pulls the knife out but doesn't immediately start attacking the instructor like he did to the kid