Why Your Aikido Will Fail on the Street -The Truth

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[@otisandspauiding]

Best way to survive a street fight. Avoid a street fight.

[@stoperfect]

Very true...use you mind,and wisdom not ur muscles .Agreed.

[@stoperfect]

@Mladen BukvicHonor is lower than wisdom+avoiding crap may save you live=

[@stoperfect]

@Mladen Bukvic And what is Your honor without life,,,if you die to earn honor...you lose all.Honor never can be earned with beating or fighting.Honor can be earned be helping others,and gaining wisdom by doing many other stuff.

[@stoperfect]

@Mladen Bukvic You are very wrong...you can gain honor only when you are good person,and helping others...all other actions are to gain rage,and soon the most of the people will fear you,and hate you enough to kill you some day.You not smart person.

[@stoperfect]

@Mladen Bukvic These who Staying back are not cowards.They are people with experience,and wisdom.These who fighting to show how strong they are ,are going the wrong way indeed.

[@milesfolley6840]

He’s not dismissing aikido, he’s saying to just keep the techniques simple. Peace

[@zandyzain6241]

👍👍

[@captaingreenhat]

Last word you typed is key. Peace. Keeping it simple is good but causing harm to your aggressor misses the cornerstone teaching of akido "the art of peace". Food for thought. That being said you have to walk before you can run and in most situations simple is better. You learn complicated stuff to add more to your ability to react and peacefully resolve a situation no matter the situation without harm to yourself or your aggressor"

[@milesfolley6840]

Captain Greenhat thanks for the wisdom.

[@Jazzhog]

@@captaingreenhat I totally agree with you Captain. But you also have to take in consideration that every situation is different. For someone who's advansed in the art of Aikido, an aggressive encounter could be handled peacefully without causing harm or extensive harm. But, if your Aikido skills are not as advanced you need to counter your aggressor in any which way that you can in order to survive. I'm not and never was taught in the art of Aikido but I do understand the principle of the Art, it is quite fascinating. Thanks for sharing

[@notstonkss9417]

yeah cause the complicated techniques are much more lethal

[@m.j.armstrong1803]

"Keep it simple". These are the words of someone with experience and wisdom.

[@gonzo2495]

Some would also call it a "platitude".

[@human0514]

He said that just as I read this.

[@isaac2990]

K.I.S.S. Keep it simple stupid, a simple phrase yet undeniably useful in most situations

[@nafisamohamed375]

The best thing to do is to concentrate thank you

[@jenspeterschmale3802]

To keep it simple is not my way. To keep it peaceful, that's my way

[@JoNarDLoLz]

Imagine this guy teaching different techniques for street fights, while actually fighting random pedestrians

[@AetherHuntrax3036]

Born in New Zealand in '64, a hot-headed actor named Russel Crowe. He loves making movies, but he loves one thing more: Fighting 'Round the World!

[@ender1853]

AetherHuntrax3036 “Hello everybody, I’m Russel Crowe and this is Fightin’ Round the World!”

[@marticus651]

I could see this cam recording his face straight as a line chopping people in the throat and manhandling everyone without blinking talking about defense elbows and elderly child

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

And then random pedestrian beats the crap out of this cockney brotha.

[@zacheray]

So walking through the streets of Russia?

[@Toasty_-jx6zk]

3:44 Thor: “write that down! write that down!”

[@MikeArtist93]

😂😂

[@jhonmichaelinfantevalero9829]

LMAO

[@cinemapilot2111]

Nice one😂

[@CyberFounder]

lolol xD

[@eZeero]

Double reference,nice.

[@Nicksperiments]

My Aikido will fail probably because I don't know Aikido

[@folstarg]

You made my day

[@jesperburns]

That's good. You'll have head start by not being deluded like your average bullshido practitioner.

[@3618499]

Nicksperiments 😁 " YEAH!.... Then, you quickly suffer the painful lesson of ' Asswhuppudo ' . "

[@festhegift]

😁😁

[@zeebad3668]

I do, he just moved into number 56.

[@WarpedPerception]

I love your channel and how you keep it real. Been a while since I practiced myself, but your straightforwardness is so awesome!.

[@tushaw3714]

@Camdyn Trey I don’t trust you could be a scam

[@AntoanetaStancu]

I love that, too. That simpleness is awesome !

[@dantonchat71]

I learnt aikido for 4 years before moving out to university. With my small experience, I can say that aikido doesn't make you a fighter but as judo it make you aware of body placement and how to use your weight and the weight of your opponent to help you. It also learns you how to fall, and that is a skill that's very useful in life in general !

[@noodlebob5302]

rather just learn judo😂

[@daleeasternbrat816]

Exactly. A very useful way of looking at motion, placement leverage. Aikido is practiced to learn that. It is highly adaptive.

[@wildside316]

"Defend yourself and your opponent." Street Aikido: "Frak that, take 'em down ASAP."

[@darrylwilliams4301]

I read through most of the comments here. Many miss the point. Street fights are very chaotic to say the least. For the time the gentleman invested making this video, He's simply giving some basic ideas perhaps for someone not so knowledgeable about the subject, and giving them a place to start in their training. I thought it was very applicable, and very well explained.

[@777Skeptic]

Any one who has done a few months of high school wrestling knows none of these moves would work in a real situation. To someone who hasn't trained, these moves seem like they would work, but they only work in the imagination, not reality.

[@jasonthomas4895]

@@777Skeptic you couldn't be more wrong

[@777Skeptic]

@@jasonthomas4895 You just changed my entire perception of martial arts, and the world. I now know the error of my ways, and all the years of wrestling and BJJ have been a complete waste. I'm signing up for Aikido lessons first thing in the morning.

[@jasonthomas4895]

@@777Skeptic cool. Lemme know when you really wanna have a conversation instead of joking lmfao

[@777Skeptic]

@@jasonthomas4895 We wouldn't need a conversation if Aikido worked. MMA fighters would be using it. I can already hear the excuses as to why it won't work in MMA though...

[@izpulga6240]

Instruct unclear, got hit with the belt by my dad and kicked out my house

[@leexag]

Conserving energy makes perfect sense in a fight.

[@mr.kumar1]

True true

[@SilentFoster]

I practice Aikido every day...like when I tell my son Ai Kiddo go make your bed

[@anuradhajoshi1505]

I-

[@yessum15]

Assuming that atrocity hasn't already killed him, may God have mercy on your blackened barren soul.

[@stepa9595]

and i oop-

[@rogersy9071]

Best dad joke 2019

[@kazuiin_]

Great dad joke

[@CYBERDECIMAL]

My technique is running. Pure running.

[@autonomous2010]

Unless you are forced to defend someone else (like your children), this will ensure survival in pretty much all cases. Treat it as if the other person is determined to kill you and in most fights... you won't be wrong.

[@syra4290]

@@autonomous2010 That's exactly the use of martial arts nowadays (well, in my opinion, anyway), to be able to defend another. Running is usually just much more effective. However, you, or more often another, might not be able to run. Then, you'd like to be able to hold your own and defend yourself or the other. This situation might not even ever happen in your life, but it's always good to be prepared, I think. Besides, I just like to see the movements of martial artists.

[@autonomous2010]

@@syra4290 It's neat in practice but at least here in the states, martial arts isn't going to be very effective against a knife or a gun. Which are very common in the states. Unless.... the attacker is a complete moron and is just trying to scare you in which case, martial arts could come in handy. Personally I keep a hunting knife on me because I legally can here and just hope I never have to use it to defend myself. Looks pretty awesome opening boxes though. Haha.

[@syra4290]

@@autonomous2010 Well, I guess so. I myself live in the Netherlands, where having any kind of weapon is illegal. No guns, knives, nunchucks or whatever. So unless you get into some real bad trouble with someone, it does come in handy. I mean, your body is the only 'weapon' you're allowed to have, after all (though the real troublesome guys do carry at least knives, of course).

[@Mortlupo]

Mine is a .45 center mass, works regardless of what your opponent has or does.

[@leexag]

I thought in America you should always assume that your opponent has a gun

[@fruitwagon9275]

Learning disarming techniques combined with this would be how you did it

[@salifoumahamane7392]

loool

[@bierschinken7752]

Its in uk

[@Tinfoil_Hardhat]

@@fruitwagon9275 Disarming techniques really don't work. If someone has a gun and you try to disarm them, the most likely scenario is you're gonna end up dead.

[@tento3555]

Lmao how are you gonna disarm someone who is 10 feet away from you? Or do you need to learn magic as well?

[@mk45gunnr25]

I've incorporated aikido into my being a cop working the bar district of my city. It has served me quite well. Mostly its redirection and getting out of the way along with the wrist lock works wonders. Looks much better than striking suspects when you're redirecting the suspect, also reads much better in a use of force report.

[@euclodies1719]

LMAO

[@reoferha3118]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 LMFAOOO OFFICER I CANT BRETHEEE OFICCERRR

[@superkamiguru6856]

Just tell your co workers not to use the infamous Neck Lock again.

[@shredgod6394]

Judo and BJJ. That’s your answer

[@shredgod6394]

@JJ KK BJJ is literally known as “the gentle art”...

[@omode868]

I've always believed the formality of martial arts training must be modified and adapted to the environment you find yourself in.

[@leventevarga]

exactly, that what I had in my mind watchiung the video.Adopting to the circumstances, and possibly act always like a using the adapted reflex

[@schmuelsonsradang4301]

Owen Modeste you're right. No matter what martial arts you learn be it Karate, Tang Soo Do, Kungfu, Boxing, Krav Maga etc..they only teaches responds and movements based on known situations and controlled environment or settings. What differs a fighter and a martial artist is the ability to observe, learn, adapt, improvise and overcome the challenges that comes. There's no other ideal way to achieve that except facing the real situations. Some martial arts like Krav Maga are not known by many but they are as lethal as others because people uses them in real fight for life. Just ask any Israeli soldiers or maybe if you are fortunate enough may request for a training and 'fight' at their army bases. Formality is only for demonstrations and training. The practicality of the mives and responds to any given situations will have to be obtained in real life fights whereby your win will be determined by your ability to adapt and improvise. Good luck.

[@BlutigerFuchs]

+ Schmuelsons Radang FYI Kung fu is neither a martial arts nor the umbrella term for Chinese martial arts, that would be wushu. Kung fu is the proficiency or skillfulness one has in a martial arts.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Exactly!

[@jammin1881]

In the mindset you described - Even Aikido can be adapted to be very effective.

[@tron2ksa]

I've been training in martial arts for 27 years, in verying styles both hard and soft, Aikido is by far one of my favorite styles. And I have to say this video put a very big smile on my face. Very well done some solid techniques for me to try out. Im also going to be sharing this with a few of my fellow instructors.

[@clarkzy]

I trained aikido for 7 years, I admit some of the moves are complex but it’s definitely given me some great fundamentals, 10 years later, I still remember so many of the moves and key components. Great video

[@dominicfastbender4029]

Sound like a good doorman. Reasonable and non confrontational but able to deal with unresolvable differences in an appropriate way. Very informative.

[@brianrobinson1552]

When I was younger, and leaving elementary school and into H.S., I was studying Kenpo Karate. An older guy, that used to study at the school I went to, used to always participate in tournaments, and do well, gave me advice that has stuck with me to this day "Where the head goes, so goes the body." Everything he did, focused on controlling his opponents head, and it made everything else fall into place.

[@MikeArtist93]

In other words, you just need common sense for aikido to work on the streets, it's like Bruce Lee said: be like water, that means you have to use your brain to adapt and respond to whatever the opponent is doing

[@rikrishshrestha5421]

But I'm sure bruce lee won't be using aikido anywhere evev if he was alive, coz he also said that "be like water, it either flows or it crash" That crash probably means at someones head.

[@BuleBolang]

Great channel mate, I’m very confused just now whether I want to learn aikido or pencak Silat. Any advice would be great 🙏🏼🤔🤔

[@ethanacevedo6374]

Train in an art that'll teach you how to take a punch as well as throw one

[@BuleBolang]

@@ethanacevedo6374 yeh mate, i've been doing krava maga, boxing and systema for 8 years, i just fancied something different and unsure which path to take

[@ethanacevedo6374]

@@BuleBolang that's a deadly combo there💪 congrats on your journey! I believe aikido would stylize what you've already practiced in krav. Pencak silat has interested me greatly, though I've never had the chance to practice it. I think the choice really falls on which school is run well

[@iazadagos84]

Krav Maga

[@ethanacevedo6374]

@@ps-mv3bn this video gives you a real world confrontation

[@raybees4707]

Great video. Like my sensei told me...keep the fancy stuff in the dojo and the simple stuff on the street.

[@julessteria7713]

cuz it is fun,beautiful and spiritual :-D

[@blockmasterscott]

Because it's a great training tool. You work out all parts of your body and practice learning how your opponent moves around. Kinda like a boxer working on a speed bag. He would never fight like that in the ring, but the speed bag helps his physical conditioning. Fancy stuff in the dojo is like the same thing, makes you work in your entire body.

[@julessteria7713]

A collegue of mine was interested in practicing Aïkido, so I told him all great things this art is bringing to me, the quality of my Dojo and my Senseï''s teaching. As soon as he said he was also motivated by learning how to fight, I adviced to pratice Muay Thai and/or JJB instead. Nevertheless, most free fight and self defense academies are fraud too by lying or over-estimasting the result of their training (very unequal and often rubish) :-) I would say that it is not completly useless in specific situations. It really helped me a couple of times. Finaly, the answer to which sport combat/martial art is the best has been revealed on this channel. Please find the link bellow (no spoil) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvOd4enn7J6oK8

[@azuspointofview5110]

Ray Bees Good advice.

[@azuspointofview5110]

Don't mess with Texas So that you can adapt it to a way it will suit you.

[@nicholasbusch8552]

I think the instructions from you guys are profound. And practical alot of people think akido is bs bc the techniques are long-winded, and complicated. Looks beautiful to watch. I think you guys are going to get alot more people interested bc of the way you teach.

[@pomod]

A lot of critics of aikido don't grasp that context is key. They don't understand aikido is about options. You'd seriously ruin someones day with an irimi-nage if you wanted to. In the dojo it can be far more nuanced.

[@gerardotellez2907]

You're a lot better off training Muay Thai with BJJ or Judo (even better if it's all three) You always get full contact sparring (rolling for BJJ) on a daily basis after class against a RESISTING partner, so you quickly find out what works and what doesn't

[@Arigator2]

A lot of people think Aikido is bs because it is. Even in this video he's saying it doesn't work.

[@arikarteta8035]

Scott Humphreys it works with a non-trained fighter, aikido was not created for fighting with a trained fighter, it's not even for fighting, its a peaceful art, but the techniques work applied different.

[@hockeyfan2022]

Complicated???? Really??? It was a two step move!! Wow Block punch other hand to the chin hard and the guy goes down when you bowl him over. Simple!!!

[@augustinejames1168]

I love Aikido but I’ve found myself doing the same thing in simplifying the moves so they are more practical

[@valleykid6577]

My daughter trains in akido, and this makes tones of sense, thank you! =) It doesn't devalue what she is learning, but it adds insight to out of training situations.

[@PDeRop]

Done martial arts for 12 years.. never found a use for it. 2 things come WAAAY before a fight: 1) A sprint solves most fights. If you’re not there, you win the fight. 2) Emasculate yourself. Who’s gonna hit an idiot.

[@russreason4785]

My Muay Thai instructor always said "the first rule of self defence is to run."

[@SilentRio]

I ran once from a fight. It hurt a lot: my pride, my ego (at the time) - but I always found with fighting: even when I win I lose - so got fed up of losing and ran. 1 and 2 is good.

[@steelkatz9750]

I will always win a fight by 100 meters

[@WiiNV]

@@steelkatz9750 Unless it's Usain Bolt L😂L

[@PDeRop]

@@WiiNV I know Bolt.. great runner.. not a fighter.

[@aelishajazzgarcia]

i do aikido and my favourit technique is: ! R U N N I N G !

[@andrewpease3688]

There's something to be be said for just pleading. It's a small price to pay for going home without a broken jaw.

[@galil_6863]

*USA:* "Lol you can't outrun bullets AR go brrrrrrrrrrrrr"

[@zackiinu7194]

“You’re attacking me? No. I’m attacking you. Boom!” Brilliant attitude and technique.

[@susanohara4274]

Both O'sensei and Shioda sensei said that Aikido is 70% atemi. Atemi (striking the vitals points) is essential to make your Aikido work in the street! My favourite atemiwaza are Judo chops to the carotid artery or the chopping the point behind the ear (the vagus nerve). It is the easiest and quickest way to knock out even a large strong attacker!

[@diligante]

Doesn't matter what martial art you practice. I've been into "raw street fights" and "gang fights".. and trust me... no martial arts will save you. You don't know the opponent if he have a knife... a stick....a gun.... if his big brother is in the mafia ( I dealth with those before ), or if he got a pshycho killer cousin... or if he does pro boxing.. or pro judo... or pro anything... you don't know if he got a friend beside or near that will come behind you and stick his knife in your back... you don't know nothing. So the best thing to do, is to walk away ( if you can ) or run away ( if you can ). Now, in a situation where you "can't" walk away or run away... well, that's when you have to think smart. What can you do to get out of this situation without hurting him.. or letting him hurting you.. because remember this, if there is "no witnesses".. and you injure your opponent... "you" will be arrested for assault by the police as there is "no" witness to support you. It will be your voice against your opponent's voice. And you know what... If the police doesn't like your face... he won't really care who started the fight, he might just arrest you both ( espacially if your black...oh god.. here we go ). Now, in a situation where "there is a witness"... well... then, try to show to the witness and your opponent that you really don't wanna fight...tell them " Yo.... I'm sorry.. I don't wanna fight..." anything to calm down the situation. If he gets to close to you...back up...put your hands in front of him ( just in case he throw a punch or something ) so you'll be able to stop him sooner ( or even better.. grab his hand to do your aikido stuff or Judo stuff ) . Yea, the best way to look "kool" and save yourself from the police "and" to not get beat up, is to lock him down on the floor and and make sure he can't move ( Judo, jiujitsu, aikido ). You can try to hit him.. but like I said.. if he bleeds.. you "will" be the first suspect according to police.. and worst.. if your opponent becomes handicap.. you might get arrested and prosecuted for assault and attempt to murder....ya know, we live in a sick world... first rule of all.. just walk away... live your happy life and have sex with alot of women before you die. Also..let's say you get to fight it out.. with or without any witnesses.. then your opponent is down...you leave all proud of yourself for taking him down... Good job.. ( clap clap ) well guess what, what if that guy, you injured, comes back at you?...( revenge) or on your family.. your sister, your lil brother.. your kids.. your gf or bf? What then? Let's say the dude got a gun and kill one of your family member in retaliation cuz you beat him up so bad? What then? Let me guess.. you're gonna get back at him too right? And kill his family? Then he'll bring his uncle to kill another member of your family? Then you're gonna call your step father to come and kill her baby sister?Right? NOT GOOD. That's a viscious circle and the 'reason" why the planet is so divided. Everyone want so to play "who has the longest "stick". Like I said.. you can avoid all this.. by simply walking away and leave your ego in your pocket.. or... act like a God.. and be ready for sad consequences. Some people thinks that I'm a coward for saying all this above. Trust me... I am far from being a coward. Back in the days, I could "put you down" with one punch ( weighted 169 pounds, dead lifted 300 pounds, bodybuilding for 25 years, did boxing, muay thay, kung fu, kick boxing... I was very "intimdating" back then but I never wanted to be like that...it's just after being bullied for so many years, I kinda work out my way up to a point where "enough is enough" and I was very powerful. But you know what... something happen as I got older.. I became more "mature" and I forgave my ennemies. Actually, there is no ennemies.. only people who seeks "attention" and "help" because they themselves... live in "fear" due to personal issues they experienced in their life ( Divorce, parents abuse, child abuse, lack of affection, lack of friends, etc etc ). So in order to express themselves...they release their "anger" on others ( technically, they are crying out loud to be helped but they don't know how to show it ). However, they do not care of the consequences simply because they are in "pain" 24/7. It's only when you understand "that"... that you think twice before hurting someone. But most common mortal.. don't think about that.. and instead...decide to "confront" and well... ya know the rest. If you want to fight ( because you have fighting genes or urges ) , get into "legal fights" competitions ( boxing, mma, taekwondo, aikido, karate , whatever, etc ) and go ahead prove your yourself in there and burst your testosterones out. It's legal and you get no consequences + you might ge t a medal or a trophy. Cool stuff. But in the street.. there's no rules.. no referee..no time out..no trophies, no cheerings...nope. the second you forgot this.. you can die.. and it's not a joke. Some people think real life fights is like a video game or GTA online ( lol )people will fight and fair and all.. you think they will stop hitting you when your on the ground? Have you guys seen any videos online where the opponent continue to kick you on the head while your already "passed out"? You thinks fights are fair and regulated? ... "wrong". So who is to blame... the agressor who "wanted" to fight... or the person who "welcomed" the fight and got "brain damaged at the end? The answer is yours. Everyone should go to church, it's fun and everyone is family there. Cheers. ps: Extra : Little story: One of my friend who was the "biggest" guy in city ( like superman big and muscled ) had an argument with a client at a bar ( a skinny little dude ) and hurt him badly to kick out of the club ....but the next day.. guess what I learn... he has been shot dead in the back... Another one of my friend, who was again, the biggest 7 foot tall Mr Olympia I ever seen in my entire life at the gym, hit a skinny dude over some argument...later...I heard that he also...ended dead shot in the back.... So, you guys want to fight? Think street fights are legit and fair without consequences? Like I said. If you can, "walk away" or "run away" and avoid all this shebang for nothing. Think about it. Or go to church like I said. It's really fun once you understand the bible. You learn to forgive your ennemies and to understand them better. Amen.

[@cornelbebie7400]

I like your comment. Lots of common sense here. You border on wisdom, man. Love the part about making love to a lot of women before dying ! You got me there. Who could object ?

[@dubsont1de]

S V I think the main problem with martial arts is that they were developed when combat was still done with swords and spears. If you lose your weapon, you could still have a slim chance against someone armed with a sword. However, we have had guns/artillery and modern warfare for like 300+ years and during that time, martial arts became more...recreational, consumer friendly, antiquated, and typically only used in competition against someone else also using the same martial art (with lots of rules for safety) which makes them completely impractical for "street" use

[@miketwyman6046]

You train for this that you speak of. With perfect practice comes perfect training. Uechi Ryu. Will distroy any man with any degree of aggression. I guarantee that.

[@dubsont1de]

Mike Twyman the issue is that with any other game or profession or hobby, you can practice. Basketball, target shooting etc. You cannot practice life or death situations because you can't replicate the actual threat of death. You can rehearse all of your motions and moves, come up with the best plan, train against an instructor with a fake gun... Then when a real gun gets shoved in your face you get paralyzed with fear.

[@UWRZoneTheCurrent]

Gave it a thumbs up, your comment should be included in the video! In every martial arts/self-defense video actually...

[@westcountryhomesonline8934]

Learnt origami a few years back, but i don't think that's going to help much, although saying that. Imagine he's coming at you or she for that matter and boom, you've just made yourself a doberman pinscher in seconds, that you can release on your attacker, job done. They've run off and no one gets hurt.

[@juliansanchezharris5773]

Throw paper swans on them! 🤔

[@tranceangel7480]

I think flower arrangement would be more effective. Violent people hate beauty, flowers in particular!

[@wazzupweek]

HAHA

[@Clarkkent163]

Throw paper at them 🤔🤔

[@neffdigitydog]

paper throwing stars could take an eye out 👍😎

[@mindfulskills]

Love your videos. sensei. I just watched a great interview with Christian Tissier shihan (8th dan), who said something that I'm sure you'll resonate with. He says, "Aikido in its basic form doesn’t work. What works are the principles. Aikido is not designed to 'work.' It’s designed for the study of certain principles - distance, economy of action, technique, accuracy, how to become an axis, how to use leverage, how to place oneself in relation to an attack. It’s the principles that 'work.'"

[@Jimserac]

I studied AIKIDO privately in College. The one useful thing for me is it taught me how to fall. Decades later, one winter day I'm out walking to the garage after an ice storm and hit a slippery spot and went flying through the air in a fall that could have seriously injured or killed me. But the old training, I had thought long since forgotten kicked in and in the 1 second or so that I was airborne, I twisted to the right, got my right arm out and slapped the ground as I came down and hit. To my amazement, nothing hurt, nothing broken, not even an ache. I got up, brushed myself off, marveled at how such a simple trick could work and went about my business.

[@KevinFrom77]

I have never practised aikido but my father did when he was young in the 70's. His teacher was Toshiro Suga in France (maybe you know him just by the fact he played in Moonraker). The man was a street fighter for real (he taunted bad boys abroad in pubs and alleys when he traveled for his demonstrations and made them bleed...) and he was a hell of a fighter, but he mixed aikido with other martial arts and common sense. He once told my father aikido is the ultimate martial art, but you must be very good to make the most of it, else you won't stand a chance if someone well trained attacks you. Better learn box or something else if you don't practise it at a very high level.

[@shogoracing4294]

Kev Bc I understand what you mean. I think the best way to go is to become proficient at boxing and wrestling (or Judo / BJJ) and THEN potentially venture into an art such as Aikido. I don’t know about it being the ultimate martial art, but as usual it really depends on the martial artist.

[@guillaumea5527]

Best comment I have ever read about Aïkido. I am practicing it, still white belt, I still feel inefficient BUT I know it is improving everything in myself, and that I'll be able to use it with good common sense decisions if needed, once I'll reach a good level.

[@wubbalubbaeighty7910]

I trained in Aikido as a supplement to my previous training in kenpo. I don't think Aikido alone will serve as well as other forms but it can really strengthen your arsenal when paired with a good striking form.

[@AmaraYahu]

I am second degree brown belt from the 90's and Aikido is a combination of mixed arts( Karate, self defense and Judo). When used correctly should be sufficient. Self defense always prevail in feeling to realize it's about to go down to prepare. The initial reaction to the confrontation normally determines the direction of the altercation. But with a seasoned fighter, you can recover from loosing with a given opportunity.

[@gwenthomassss]

My mother trained for years along with other martial arts, she 4'11 and has taken out men bigger than her. My father is 6ft and she has showed me some techniques and he struggled against he and he is trained in fighting also. Depends on the skill of the person.

[@gligachaz5047]

The moral of the story, practice sprinting. I like the part of changing the mentality from being a victim of an attack to going on the attack yourself. Maybe easier said than done if the person is a lot bigger or stronger than you though.

[@Kthomasritchie]

Easily the greatest ever martial art; long-distance running.

[@urayo1]

Thank you ! I am now retired Law enforcement from NYC and can relate. I agree with your concept about keeping it simple. Overthinking a defense can only result in disaster, especially if the defending party has not practice the same technique to a point that it has become an automatic response. My instructor Grandmaster Reno Morales always said keep it simple with a continuous flow. He often said end the fight as soon as it starts if possible, you are not there for a boxing match with multiple rounds allowing the perpetrator more chances to hurt you. Be well my friend and much success.

[@audreylundmisner8888]

This man is awesome and teaches me ALOT!

[@salvulcano802]

Lady ill be honest, Brazilian jiu jitsu is much better than aikido in terms of self defense

[@TheNexusComplex]

I see you are moving into the attack to take away the opponent's power while at the same time deflecting and counter-attacking in one move to end the engagement. This is especially beneficial with multiple opponents. Simple. Quick. Effective. Nice work.

[@kuroshiki1]

isnt the discipline of aikido not to attack but to suppress using the opponents power??

[@blugaledoh2669]

I don't know.

[@ccreutzig]

According to the founder of aikido, there's three places for atemi (strikes, punches, kicks, etc.): before the technique, during the technique, and after the technique.

[@observerspotter1138]

Clive Shiki ~70% of aikido is Atemi, so..

[@blugaledoh2669]

Observer Spotter what is Atemi?

[@observerspotter1138]

Blugale Doh, use "google" it's not so hard to ask there. Atemi is a hit/strike before your teqnique

[@lrb1e39]

I really appreciate this video! Keeping things simple means keeping my self defense simple, potentially saving my life and even the life of the opponent! I’m looking to walk away with my life, intact, without having to end a life to do so.

[@Avenging_Archer]

That defense against the hook. In Five Family/Five Animals Shaolin Kung Fu That would be Dragon or a Tiger technique depending on if you go for his eyes after the palm strike. I've studied Tang Soo Do and currently Kenpo as well as a few other Kung Fu styles and Boxing. What I found is the same techniques can be found across different styles.

[@EGvids1]

Bruce Lee advocated for simple effective combat techniques. What you are showing is what Jeet Kune Do does. You defend and attack simultaneously.

[@Only_God_Is_Allah_SWT]

Just like Wing Chun.

[@yongxiang15]

@@Only_God_Is_Allah_SWT is not WC

[@yanabendoh1039]

But jeet Kune Do is a kind of mix martial with 70% wing chun+ aido+Jujitsu+....

[@Alexander12391]

Like Hell its JKD. JKD is a martial arts concept. The art that Bruce showcased in movie are for entertainment Maybe Bruce could have used it effectively for self defence. But never has anyone else proved using it successfully

[@stevenp3176]

Deepak Alexander In my opinion it was a martial arts concept for him. It was a combination of tools in his kit that best served his strengths and weaknesses. One size doesn’t fit all.

[@johnstrat1905]

Daito Ryu Akijujitsu expert and Black Belt here. I also worked in a bar and have been in plenty of action. The fancy stuff only works in the dojo when your "attacker " gives you their whatever and allows you to complete the technique. In a real life fight, they do not. Only the simple stuff in a real fight works, especially against a trained opponent. It comes down to simple, quick and powerful techniques. This guy is exactly right. And don't trust anyone, they will try the dirtiest low life stuff. Never take your eyes off any attacker and expect anything. The few times I got hit were sneak attacks. I learned to avoid fights. Dental work is bad and expensive.

[@nikolasudac6022]

Weasdam is talking from you bro.. gat the point..stay strong

[@comradejames451]

I kick everyone in the balls ... "kick em in the balls and let god sort them out" that's my motto

[@rbarone7840]

Learn wrestling, western boxing, and some BJJ basics. The stuff you listed is going to get people's ass kicked.

[@jennytalbert5547]

Get a gun.

[@orlandogonzalez9360]

And even this dudes streamlined suggestions are "fancy" .... think about it if this garbage actually worked why dont we see this in UFC/MMA where all disciplines are welcome? It doesnt fucking work. Yeah black belt in Tang So Do, Tae kwon do, Shotokan, and Kenpo here. I PROMISE you this doesnt work. You want to take advice listen to a pro boxer OR a Muy Thai black belt for stand up striking street fight techniques that work. Otherwise you will just literally get your bell rung trying this bullshit.

[@andyrozenshtekher9694]

All the things you showed is exactly why Aikido succeeds in the street fight. The problem with people who take Aikido is they try to apply a straight kata, to a street fight, no straight taught approach with ANY martial art works with a textbook kata. One has to interpret and apply the lessons in a kata in a practical way! I stress that to my students (first dan here). Aikido is a fantastic practical martial art but a lot of people seem to have a problem implementing the techniques in a practical way. It's about redirection, and joint manipulation in a direct way when faced with a direct threat. True Aikido way is to inflict the least amount of harm necessary to subdue or disable your opponent but in the end, the choice of needed force is up to you. My Aikido training has saved me numerous times, whether it was just diffusing the situation or having to handle an angry violent opponent. I have also studied Tai Chi, Chin Na and Shotokan Karate, but it was Aikido that made the most sense in a life and death situation.

[@drew7631]

Y’all are doing God’s work, I have always questioned whether aikido was actually useless or not. I do karate,and one thing our teacher tells us is”keep it simple” whenever we do self defense, you are ping the exact same thing, the is why I love martial arts, because no style is truly useless! Thank you for clearing up the rumors for me

[@danconnor9585]

What if they throw a snappy combination with movement instead of a single, slow, weird punch with a locked arm followed by freezing in their tracks?

[@JettSkoll]

The majority of people don't know what they're doing in a street fight. If you've had training and you find yourself in a situation where it's obvious they've had training..you get the hell out of there.

[@spiritvdc5109]

Also the thing they did at the very beginning where his partner was throwing a flurry of light hits and he was batting them away, is what you do in that situation ;) You only use techniques when the opponent opens themself up to be affected by said technique

[@hesedagape6122]

I am sure you better know how to box first. Aikido is techniques to neutralise an opponent with varying degrees of proportional violence.

[@marca.8081]

@@hesedagape6122 Boxing has the best defense of any martial arts because it emphasizes evading strikes instead of blocking them. It does have blocks but footwork and head/body movement are the first line of defense in boxing.

[@hesedagape6122]

@@marca.8081 I doubt I have anything to say against what you submitted. In my country dirty boxing is our martial art. I fought a lot when I was younger. It made it easy to incorporate techniques from other martial arts. I have utilized Aikido submissions with little formal training because of that experience. Most people once submitted don't need to be hurt further unlike with boxing.

[@gopionthriar1266]

Very effective exactly what I think most people would do and say would actually work. Keep it Simple and keep it REAL. I like it. Good video bro.

[@thelostshadowofhanzo]

Great video, and very true. Keep it simple and effective. I was taught 2, 3 or 4 techniques to an attacker and keep moving. Showing those doubtful people that Aikido can work as a self defence if used correctly and effectively. The same goes for many martial arts, the fancy stuff for the dojo, the basic simple effective stuff on the street.

[@anthonykammas3276]

Aikido Nidan here... love your style, totally agree with you. It took me a long time to evolve the formalism into the street-smart practical. Cheers mate.

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

Thankyou sir. I love the brutal simplicity.

[@IncubusOfDeath]

Awesome bro..thank you! Cheers from Puerto Rico!

[@ericrobinson1789]

I'm sooo loving these techniques. Aikido is one of the best self defense techniques a person can utilize. Period!

[@ultraloyalist4554]

Good stuff, simple and effective. Pretty well convinced at this point that most martial arts is nothing short of self-sabotage.

[@itymapp363]

Love your straight forward simple techniques

[@wonderbee100]

I practice RUN-KIDO. My adversary will find it hard to hit me. If I am cornered by my adversary, I drop into my knees and say SORRY or say OK YOU WIN, I WONT BOTHER YOU AGAIN NOW LET ME GO HOME. If he wont let you go and wants to kill you, START PRAYING AND GIVE HIM EVERYTHING YOU GOT TO WIN THE FIGHT...

[@Capjedi]

:-D

[@jeffhotchkiss6958]

My karate teacher decades ago, every warmup: "what's the best way to win a fight?" "RUN AWAY!"

[@agentsquid9079]

I practice the art of running away first... then fight.. At least fight back so you'll might live. Take the chance don't let fear control you. Fear is only an emotion.

[@dasaggropop1244]

probably the best aikido lesson i have ever watched on yt, get this guy on rogan

[@erwinh.trepte4291]

We in germany can get much trouble by the owner, unallowed to film cars with the license plate. lol Good job and take care. blessings.

[@bigpapa6687]

amen brother. too many people getting killed learning self defense from movies. happy holidays

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

Yes, you video is very helpful. Everyone should watch this.

[@MuscleMindConnect]

I like how you keep it real, simple but effective.

[@jmcenterprises9591]

I like this dude, he is relaxing yet teaches great self defense.

[@benmagnus8853]

I like your skill and you are a good instructor.

[@Capjedi]

A bouncer has the luxury to take his time, as most of his opponents are drunk.

[@davidbrainerd1520]

unless he's the bouncer at the door who is keeping people out of the club rather than kicking them out from the inside

[@echospage]

Or there on fucking 2.5 grams of blow! GOOD FUCKING LUCK!

[@hockeyfan2022]

You do realize he slowed down the moves step by step to show how to do it? I don't think he would give that much time to a drunk coming at him with a broken beer bottle. You want to be his partner to show how quickly those moves really go?? I know cause I was taught that and full speed to me and doing it to my partner in class.

[@souloftheage]

I have many friends who bounce and they have to make sure even the naughty guys dont get hurt. They call the cops 1st. They want to avoid a lawsuit for the club by not hurting or killing the troublemaker.

[@tomwallhead6950]

@@davidbrainerd1520 people dont turn up to the club drunk then mate yh? 😂

[@leifelliottsofficialmusicc8438]

You guys are great on this channel…Big fan..Always enjoy the videos

[@horse24draws9]

There was one practice that I’ve done a few times to defend against 3 people coming at you at the same time. Flashy moves won’t save you and my sensei said himself the best form of self defence is running away. Aikido still teaches important skills and lessons about self defence and protecting yourself

[@cox7000]

Even if I don't know how to fight, or why I've clicked on this video, it is entertaining! Here have an upvote!

[@neils68]

The first technique reminds me of my studies in shaolin kenpo. Block strike at the same time, using palm strikes and take downs. Ive used it on the street and its amazing that you dont actually have to hurt someone to get them on the ground and under control. Funny, they always cry and give you lots of respect next time they see you. Great video.

[@oreovibes9267]

What advice do you have for someone who wants to learn the way of aikido but also self defence? And peace

[@hugebigs]

I wish more Aikido masters would acknowledge simplicity is better than "movie moves' in a real fight.

[@doctormcgoveran2194]

you are correct to a point, you are not in a street fight, you are a customer service person.Loose the strikes, simple throws for distance side ways so he doesn't hit his head, and can run away, come drink again another day...if not thrown person, joint lock to pain compliance level, escort them out the door.The old school akido philosophy "I am not afraid of you, I don't need to hurt you" was the most brilliant idea that covered 90 percent of fights. I love these people and I got to pull them apart again and put them to bed like naughty children.I live the old school philosophy. a 70 year old woman attacked me, grabbed my over all straps and tried to throw me to the earth. I raised my shoulder so she wouldn't fall and be hurt.She grabbed me in a bear hug to throw me down and I stood like a block of calm buddhist stone, turned my head to the side so as to not she her make a fool of herself...she rold my girl friend she could throw me to the ground,,,she told my friend she could throw me to the ground.. my friend said "what will you do with him on the ground? he is crazy and tough as a draft horse, If you want I will bet him five bucks he can't get on the ground and let you kick him till you get winded." It was a sad thing all around, her boy friend was dying his family was being mean to her, and it there is any reason god put me here it was to do nothing but care for others.

[@TheCylrin]

He tapped into something that is well known in Aiki....mindset with certain movements is critical to its effectiveness of the technique :)

[@vernadojacobis6029]

The best defence is RHH run , holler and hide

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

@@canabsamatar1883 why when you can summon an arsenal of swords and sing horribly?

[@bortloverfan5780]

Nero Dead Weight Claudius why use fantasy swords when you can do weird movements to make them confused and fly around in circles

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

@@bortloverfan5780I'm sorry, I don't know who I'm referring to in my previous comment...

[@nerodeadweightclaudius5422]

@@bortloverfan5780 do you have any idea who I'd be referring to?

[@bortloverfan5780]

Nero Dead Weight Claudius no, I don’t watch black clover

[@Nattytigerman]

This is an awesome video. 💚❤💛🖤 how he simultaneously defended and attacked when Andre? throw the hook...best move.

[@grahamwatson6740]

Brilliant, well done. I've been out of Aikido for about 5 years now. But loved this.

[@nooneofnote]

Well said. I am a Green Beret Combat Vet Retired and an Aikidoka for over 2 decades and I have used Aikido in many real fights against multiple opponents and it works brilliantly when wielded well- that is, control the head, control the man: that simple. All other locks and moves happen when that fails. It takes a fighter to know this, see it and warrior with a control of his own head, to do it. Those who study the art for the belts, miss the mark. Good job! I am a subscriber. Peace. Mykel Hawke posts

[@michaelellis141]

SF CPT well stated my friend. Control the head and the body will follow!

[@theopinionchannelforyou7739]

Why would a green beret be watching this

[@nooneofnote]

@@theopinionchannelforyou7739 Why do you care- are you the internet police? Maybe it's because I wanted some good video examples as I teach my 12 y.o. son judo and aikido- does that meet your approval? Why would someone who acts like a jerk to strangers on line take the screen name a name like TF J4J? (TF in Special Ops means Task Force.) You sound like a "wannabe". Peace or not, don't care.

[@d0kt0rS]

As if.

[@nooneofnote]

@@d0kt0rS To whom do you reply?

[@fxrisxmxli]

Like all martial arts it will just tell you how to fight & defence will style, technique & there are rules of engagement. All those things won't apply to a street fight. It's not about how much you learn but how you apply them.

[@juliewilliams4670]

Yea that’s true

[@meltedpriest]

Technique; fight-style and "rules" aren't relevant to the practice of aikido (ok, "rules" are, in relation to etiquette). Aikido is a "master" art: meaning you can apply it to many disciplines. Fighting is only one narrow application. And point of fact there are at least seven diverse "styles" of aikido: but they are interchangeable in practice. I can go from a yoshinkan dojo to study at a Ki Society dojo in the same day, with no issues.

[@sogf7940]

Boxing,Kickboxing,mma will never fail on street.

[@ricardon.2641]

@@sogf7940 they're all capable of failing. Violence is chaotic and anything can happen. But yes these do give you the best chance in a fight. Wrestling/jiu-jitsu and boxing/muy Tai

[@francisperrynDavid16]

You're right brother,keepvit simple and straight forward.in a street fight..you have to think fast and practical.thank you brother for the lesson.it's a must for everybody.Salute

[@Charlie-lh4xb]

Been watching a few of your vids, I like the way you present your technique. It's easy for me to understand & possibly emulate.

[@randyporter3491]

Ahhh.. I always really enjoy these. Not for the video content or entertainment value, but rather the opportunity to relish in the wisdom and musings of so many “masters” in the comments. Rarely will so many experts gather on one forum and share their expertise. Scribes take down every word, so future generations may benefit from their input. Doesn’t matter if the video portrays Segal, or Asian masters, who have dedicated their entire life to their art, we will all be warned to not be impressed. It’s through the criticism of others, that these keyboard masters establish their importance and gain our respect. Well, I for one am humbled by their greatness and if they scoff at the lifelong accomplishments of any true master, because THEY are convinced that they are more accomplished, then that’s good enough for me and I bow to each of you. Thank you for setting us straight. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@d0kt0rS]

The fact that there is 0 evidence of aikido working against someone that isn't cooperating doesnt help. If such evidence existed it would be easy to show it and shut down comments that trigger you.

[@Paul-Weston]

Well said Randy, ultimate respect to the keyboard Chi masters. Throwing their chi down into the keyboard and through the internet to our screens. 👊👊👊

[@randyporter3491]

Paul Weston LOL! 👍

[@doublen7737]

LOL

[@ShiftingCloudsYT]

@@d0kt0rS 0 evidence! Oh shit! We got a true expert here. He was able to analyze each and every scenario in which any person regardless of time, region, language barrier, etc. practicing Aikido has lost in every encounter! That's right, he was able to go back in time and look at the original masters who developed the style and practice the style across different disciplines of martial arts and come to the conclusion that every person across the globe then and now using this technique against anyone else who doesn't practice Aikido will not win. Mad respect!

[@mizomizo500]

This is Ahmed Hussein from Egypt, thanks a lot Azu for this Video it's really useful, i love Aikido and all martial arts but i think Aikido alone is not enough, if anyone play Aikido and has experiences with other Martial arts like WingTsun or Karate this will be great, the last thing i want to send my greetings to Ondrej. i wish you all the best

[@Modevart]

ahmed hussein الحمد لله ان في مصري زي فاهم الكلام دة 😂😂😂😂😂وعارف الوينج شون ومابيتريقش عليهم زي كل المصريين

[@mizomizo500]

شكرا على الكلمتين الحلوين دول يا يوسف باشا ده من زوقك بس

[@superalkadias]

ahmed hussein كلام سليم عاش يا رجالة

[@mizomizo500]

شكرا يا باشا

[@jarrheadja1522]

I respect the fact that your showing how to keep it simple and end it fast just like the one and only Bruce lee that is why he is and always will be considered the best to ever have done it R.I.P

[@carryyourcrossministries6235]

Love your vids my guy and, I always have!

[@Jademyheart]

Nice. I like your style. Nice , simple clean moves . You look a fine Guy to work With 👌👌👍

[@user-kx9ym3dk2e]

The "effective, simple strike" he did there is the very first technique in the 17 basic technique of Aikido. It's the first one of Atemiwaza. Also, once you get to a certain level of Aikido, the form does not matter. What matters is the principles behind it. Breaking balance, get out of the way, attack your opponent's physical weak point, etc. If you just desperately trying to perform a technique on the street without any adaptation to the situation, of course you will get hit. And that's not what Aikido promotes. DON'T BLAME AIKIDO; BLAME YOURSELF FOR NOT LEARNING THE CORE OF AIKIDO.

[@thomasblasi5746]

高驰 Thank you !! All those moves are basics in Aïkido

[@tokugeeky2931]

I think the underline message is more to common for those who mindset is 'my martial arts is so fancy I have to show it to those who messing with me' something even I admittedly shamefully have once in my younger days (^_^;). So it just a message to those people like that I think, regardless still a fun video to watch.

[@brodybo994]

高驰 Aikido is a Fucking joke. Learn a little, juuuust a little boxing and you can kill an Aikido practitioner with ease. I don’t think I’ve met a street fighter that couldn’t demolish an Aikido punk lmaon

[@guitarpro594]

Thank you. Just thank you for understanding..

[@Maruhodo]

@@brodybo994 big talk, strong guy

[@mattycross1925]

im glad you seem to understand atleast some of the reality here now because what you said at the start of the video is as close to reality as ive seen u come aikido will fail you because its so complicated end of That's all i can say

[@hypersmudge1]

Such an excellent technique, performed so well. Lots of practice, I suspect. Good and wise words, too! Thank you.

[@X3MCTZN]

Nearly 5 years into AI KI DO... and I regret quitting it !!!

[@DESPOPART]

You know what...I usually sound off on people when they trash talk a martial art but everything you've said in this video makes perfect sense. Times change and you have to change with it. No time for nonsense in this day an age. Good Video! ]

[@thatstimboiii5489]

I don't practice akkido but I do wrestling and it has helped me out in a street fight

[@OlegGoncharenko]

You are just such a nice in terms of presenting what you love. Thank you!

[@PeppinoCiraci]

Nice video! May you tell me wich song did you use as sountrack? I like it very much. Thanks

[@joshuafreeman9083]

Akido Flow- You should go on Joe Rogan show. He's skeptical but I think you have a way of making it practical.

[@JustShotsForMeh]

He's not skeptical, he said the truth, it's a fantastic way to keep healthy and work on your core strength, find balance and comfort in your frame, but this shit will not work in a fight, and to claim otherwise is very dangerous, he was talking to some dummy who claimed he threw guys twice his weight around, this will get you hurt BADLY, belief is the strongest metal, but ignorance is rust. The first question Rogan will ask is "Are you trying to make this practical in fighting, and if so, how are you planning to manage such a task?"

[@vforvenom2299]

Joe is not an educated person, he jumps on trends and just talks nonsense. The guy is a known conspiracy theorist, the fact that you listen to his stuff shows that you are pretty stupid yourself. Rogan tried to argue that Jon Jones is innocent, Rogan also has no education regarding biology and wasn't aware of sinuses in the human skull. Rogan doesn't know anything about Aikido, but he jumped on the bandwagon to hate it because many MMA fans were hating on Steven Seagal (that's where all of Rogans shit talking about Aikido starts). Rogan see's a trend in MMA fans and then he jumps on it and tells them what they want to hear.

[@alsenar2]

A Navy Seal once said:" The best way to win a fight is to simply avoid it"

[@conniee.]

That may sound good on paper or in a movie, but it doesn't work in real life if ur being physically attacked and you can't just run away. 🤨🙄

[@mr_d3adw873]

Yeah it's always great to try your best to avoid a fight but eventually you'll get into one and knowing what to do is essential

[@Alyanorno10785]

Yeah but avoiding a fight isn’t just running away. It could be making sure you always have multiple escape plans, being aware of when you might be in danger (your body has built-in tools for this) and remembering that no matter what your chosen discipline/weapons/experience may be: if you round a corner and there’s a group of people waiting to jump you, it won’t matter how good your hand-to-hand skills are. A gun wouldn’t even get your out unscathed if there’s more than a couple attackers. Good cardio and knowing how to vault would probably help you there. Being able to win a ground fight %99 of the time is only so useful if, when you take your assailant down and start incapacitating him, his buddy starts carving out your kidneys or slicing up your tendons. It’s too easy to lose a fight before it starts. Using your best judgement to reduce your disadvantage in potentially dangerous situations is fighting with your mind before having to resort to risking your body. That’s how i interpret that quote.

[@mr_d3adw873]

@@Alyanorno10785 you're very right, both skills are useful. And I'll never downplay the importance of situational awareness. Being able to think ahead and know when a fight is going to end up with you in a body bag or in the ICU and having a good way out is very important. But the way most people interpret that quote is that you should always JUST try to get away or talk it down, but the sad truth is eventually you're going to be cornered or there's gonna be someone you have to protect and running isn't going to help. It isn't even going to be an option. So knowing what to do in any situation is important. Whether it's being ready to outrun a group of five guys or protecting your best friend from her abusive boyfriend, both skills are a great thing to have.

[@Tufarock]

@@conniee. yeah, I loved that movie where the guy walked around avoiding fights 🤣🤣🤣

[@TurtlesHorizon69]

This is my very first video ive seen and I love your channel alot

[@Kokiriboy]

All the more advanced, elder people in my dojo and even the sensei tell me the same stuff and actually show me these things you show. Keep it simple, always use a punch or elbow or w/e after your 'block' or deflection to put em out of balance and step in their centre. This isen't a show you're putting on.

[@gregoryeverson741]

i do MMA, not to go pro, we dont do fancy moves like this, we were shown this stuff, every1 laughed so hard,

[@gregoryeverson741]

thats what we train for, we know the fancy moves, but we train the simple stuff, we do karate/boxing for stand-up, and judo/jujitsu for grappling and ground game

[@vonb2792]

Use these in street fight, wrecked the attacker... alot of mma,boxing people tend to dismiss these... but than mma and Boxing ain't streetfight either.. The street don't have boxing/mma gloves.. Nor fights end on the ground (only losers end up there). Still... definitely you should learn boxing/judo since they cover all the basic in the most simple way possible (like the video preach)... alot of the "techniques" work well against "ordinary" people. I've used the video techniques in all my street fights. Worked. Friends used Aikido, Muaythai... at the end.. It's the person that matters. However, like I mentioned above.. Martial arts who teach simple-fast stuff have more potential for efficiency.. Hence I recommend everyone to do Boxing or MuayThai, Judo than go in AikiJutjitsu/kravmaga/cqc... and to pick a great school

[@MrMattias87]

Lol you obviously cant distinct the difference between a pro fight and self defense.

[@1VirSUS1]

Gregory Everson in boxing and MMA there are the same principles...defense and attack at the same time, just because its done differently doesnt mean its worse than what u learn...

[@WolfpackStudio]

Just because you must adapt the technique to real life (practise are in a controlled field to avoid injuring the partners), but every of them are useful if you know how to use and , more important, when...

[@andrasbaranyai9809]

well said

[@benlawrence8680]

You are the most calmest person thanks for the great advice

[@joshreaps8542]

This man deserves more subscribers .