3 Common Mistakes In A Street Fight - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do 

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1. No rules in the street so never think of a fair fight 2. Never give verbal or physical warning (signal) 3. Never rely on reaction so be proactive

Mistake #1: never let him know you are a millionaire

"In a combo, every attack must be delivered with the intent to kill" -Deep Sea King

"im sorry do you have some change?" -sun tzu, art of war

This is a really useful and informative video for the most part. Some more common mistakes from my own experience / knowledge are: 1. *Not punching with a correct fist.* There should be absolutely no air in your hand when you throw a punch. I'm from the UK and know from a senior student who worked as a nurse in A&E that the most common injury from street fights (in England at least) is the breaking of bones in the hand, because the combatants are often untrained and don't make a correct fist. 2. *Not running away if you are not held at direct blade / gunpoint.* There is _absolutely no point_ in risking yourself any injury if you can help it. Unless there is no possibility of escape without risking critical injury (i.e. being stabbed or shot), the absolute best defence is to run away as fast as possible, and scream for help as loud as you can. There is _no shame in retreat_ when your safety is on the line; as they say, you get to fight another day. 3. *Passing the knife directly to a training partner.* So this one isn't technically about a street fight, nor is it truly critical. It is, however, my observation that Dan casually passes the training knife seen in the video directly to one of his training partners. Though this may seem like a harmless act, I have _always_ been taught that one should *never* do this. *Here's the reason:* When we practice knife-disarming in training, my instructor (6th degree black belt) often recounts a true story about two British police officers (partners), who trained together in the disarming of an attacker with a knife. They would take turns as playing the aggressor and the defender - once one had performed a successful disarming technique on the other, he would pass the training knife straight to his partner and their roles would be reversed (i.e. the aggressor was now defending and disarming, and the defender was now attacking with the knife, etc.). The disarming technique would be repeated, the two officers would switch roles, and all the while they handed the training knife directly back and forth to each other. This seemingly-harmless behaviour later had disastrous and tragic consequences. One evening, one of the two police officers was on patrol when he was accosted by a mugger armed with a knife. When threatened, the officer performed a successful disarming technique, just as he had always practiced with his partner. But then, out of habit, *he handed the knife straight back to the mugger he had just disarmed* . The mugger promptly stabbed the officer and ran away, while the critically-wounded officer (also a husband and father), bled out on the street and died. And _that_ is why we _always_ put the training knife *on the floor* (for the other student to pick up) when we wish to transfer control of the training knife. Wow, sorry for the long-ass comment, but those were some points that I just felt I _had_ to raise. The source of my information is that I am a 1st degree black belt in taekwondo and have been training for 12 years (so I'm just getting started!). If you made it to the end of this mini-essay, thank you for reading! God bless, be water, and I wish you a happy and fulfilled life till the end of your days :)

Damn, the best combat advice I have ever seen. 10 years in the security industry working in all different fields, we had three sayings: 1. There is always someone better, faster, stronger than you. So don't go starting anything. 2. You're dead if you're inside 20 feet. Distance is critical. If you're standing toe to toe with someone the fact is that you can not protect yourself at all whatsoever. 3. If you have any doubt, then there is no doubt. In any confrontation, assume the worst case scenario. Never ever assume you're gonna win thats for damned sure. Our rule of thumb was that we just wanted to go home at the end of the night with no blood or beer on our shirts. The single greatest tool at your disposal is your brain, closely followed by your mouth. The only time I ever got knocked down in ten years work was the one time I stopped thinking and didn't follow these rules.

This was a refreshing watch. It's incredibly hard to find trainers who give actually useful and applicable advice for fight or flight situations. Appreciate the knowledge you share. SUBBED.

Stabbing that dude with a real knife gave me anxiety

Suddenly Dan Lok became one of my favorite RU-vidrs.

"You cannot lift weights with your eyeball and throat." HAHA. Funny but true.

I have experience in several martial arts over many years and I can say that what this guy says is the best advice I've ever come across on the subject of self-defence in a real 'street-fight / threat' situation. The only thing I would add is to always have in your mind the possibility of questions being asked after the event. The word 'reasonable' figures large in all legal situations and so, especially in a one-on-one situation, always bear this in mind.

Because I very- much know “street fighting”, this dude makes these scenarios 100% correct/accurately .

"Explode from nothingness" ... Best comment I've heard in a very long time. My version of that (for decades) has been "instantaneous devastation". Good video.

6:57 his assistant could not hide it...that was a hard, surprising hit.

"Seek not beauty in battle. Seek not beauty in death. Consider not your own life. If you wish to protect that which must be protected, then strike while your opponent's back is turned."

Ad plays *“Can I give you the 3 worst business tips of all time?”* Me: I’m not going to HAVE a business if I don’t know how to properly defend myself, dude.

Reality right here. I agree 100%

I rarely comment videos but I had to comment this one. First of all, there is no useless information, no useless talking and general principles instead of far fetched techniques. Secondly and imho, this is one of the best videos on self-defence out there: what Dan Lok says matches my direct experience "word by word". Hats off.

I love my initial instructor because he taught to go for every weak point of every enemy. I've been learning these techniques since I was about 4. 20 years of practice later and I still seek more practice and I look forward to learning a bunch of what I don't know.

Great simple common sense advice.

I watched this video after seeing it a few months ago. There is a lesson somewhere here about watching something for the second time. What struck me most blatantly is that these three fundamental lessons were extremely focused and condensed tips that are of extreme high quality. The overall theme (self protection and not expecting someone to fight you "fairly"). Let that sink in. Let it sink in because it's reality. What Dan is trying to tell you is that you have to prepare for the worst case scenario. Expect to be conned ( I thought that was brilliant...the guy that pretends to be nice and then suckers you). This is the theme of his video. It could save your life. Then he illustrates the science of physical distance and understanding how that works to your advantage if you are aware of it.The concept of not "signalling" that you are ready to fight or protect yourself. That's pure psychology. Getting into a street fight is extremely dangerous.People die in those situations or are permanently disabled all the time. There are "no rules" as Dan pointed out. The very best option is to avoid that kind of situation. If it begins to happen, don't let your ego or macho bravado escalate things. Always attempt to diffuse or de escalate a confrontation. But sometimes your attacker isn't interested in that.

I'm 70 years old. I came across this video looking for Bruce Lee vids for my son who's keen on MMA. What Dan Lok says is absolutely spot on. I'm not a fighter, an old hippie really! But there's been a few occasions in my travels round the world when I've needed to defend myself or others. The only thing I'd add to Dan's methods is if you know (and you will) it's going to turn ugly, get in quick, get in hard. And if there's more than one, take out the biggest guy first because that may be the only chance you get while he's still thinking. And his comment about the 'quiet one'... So fucking true. One time (very early on) confronted with a couple of guys, i ignored the 'quiet' guy at the back. Big mistake.

Dan Lok Successful businessman Successful speaker Successful martial artist Hats off😍😍

SIFU, I’ve watched and have from you over the years; thank you. Many of us, walking around, taking too much for granted! Not paying attention to our surroundings. Only too be victimized. That is key in life; STOP TAKING LIFE FOR GRANTED!

good advice, i used to practice my start position was a relaxed stance with my arms at sides, no signal, well except i'd smile sometimes, 99% of the time they'd see i'm not intimidated and back off, it's that 1% you have to watch. one thing i'd say is never step into someone trying to pick a fight, instead smile just a bit and take a step back instead of forward while watching his body language, if he steps in again, break a nose, or something it's easy he'll be leading with his face trying to get you to do same, fight over. reason i say step back then strike if he steps in again is they will usually misread your move as being intimidated, instead of prepping, and too eagerly step in again not expecting a strike. lastly be aware of your surroundings but never, never take your eyes completely off that guy in front of you, the second you turn away they will ambush you and strike. also, that is also my reason to step back and make room rather than forward, being too close gives you no time to assess and react, only distance will give you the time to protect yourself when the other person takes action. in my youth i won 99% of my fights before they even started simply by not showing emotion, or being fazed because they would back off. off course, a slight smile at the right time goes far in your favor because it tends to get them thinking. they look for people who are scared, intimidated, an easy mark. always train for that 1% because that is the group you will have to protect yourself from, not the rest. a few things i picked up watching bruce lee as a kid.

why did he have to flex on us like that lol

Love this demonstration Dan. It keeps it realistic and survivable.

Hi Dan Lok. I am very inspired that u gaved this demonstration.A real Master of the art. Im glad u knew Bruce Lee. There are so many fake masters who are only there for there monopoly. You happen to teach real stuff. I like how u describe words in action. Your very talented. My name is Josuee. I am originally from Long Beach California. I been punked allot. I am a noble man. I am humble. But people take advantage and took advantage. When I was only doing good. I been a big fan of Bruce less since I was a kid. I am 39 now. I been watching his movies since the 80s. My father use to rent movies at an Asian movie rental. Original VHS. Use to be on Cherry and Walnut. Good times. I am not a new kid like You tube. I go back when video rentals were popular. Now it's lost its value. I would like to join your school. But it probably be a fortune. More like a waiting line to join. Maybe impossible. Favorite Bruce movie was fist of fury. The one we're he works in the whare house and breaks an ice. To cut it short. Don't wanna overwhelm a brief message. Take care. Much respect. Adios Hermano

You can tell, Dan Lok knows what he's talking about. Real world advice.

As Bruce Lee said ‘I have no fear of an opponent in front of me. I am very self-sufficient, they do not bother me. I make up my mind, “that’s it, baby, you’d better kill me before I get you”.’

I'm barely halfway through this video and I can tell you this is one of the best self defense type videos on the entire internet this dude makes so much sense and everything is saying is absolutely true great video

Thank you. You have a new subscriber. If only you had classes out in California. I'd totally sign up.

Over 30 years ago, as I was walking out of a bar, was befriended by two guys leaving same time, we were all sharing our opinion on a hockey game on the bars TV. As we're talking on the way to the parking lot, those two guys behind me changed the conversation to informing me they had knives on them. I looked back at them, smiled and said, "No kidding, so do I". They gave each other a nervous look, turned around and walked away. If you don't have a weapon and nothing else is handy, no where to run, bluffing sometimes works, it saved my skin.

Very realistic! Being a ex-soldier and martial artist, I thought this was spot on!!!

Finally an instructor that's not teaching ballet kicks,but real fighting knowledge,how to think

One of the most accurate and real description I have seen.never seen this in any of my martial Arts classes. Thanks so much.

Dan, I enjoyed your video. I was a student of Dan Inosanto, and I understand the importance of knowing these three points to be aware of, but it’s always a good thing to be reminded of the basics tactics.

I'm an ex pro boxer done years on doors in rough pubs and night clubs , thousands of street fights and attempts on my life 100% true I'm still here and there's lots of men bearing missing bits and scars as a result of attacking me, This guy talks sense I've laughed at most other self Deffense vids this guy knows his stuff.

Thank you, I look forward to learning more.

This was one of the best I heard! finally someone who understands the reality on this point! Very well explained! I have been sitting around the clock for years watching movies and clips, but I have never experienced anyone explaining them in this way! I myself have lived in violence for half my life, then I have trained for 25 years, after them. With a concept! Which must not be spread But we have a completely different crushing system where the opponent is never the same species, or strikes in the same way! There's the miss! You practice wing shun strokes! So the blows are not effective and blockages should hurt so much that the arm no longer wants to be with! And everything you do goes awry and hurts as much as they can! Then it works!

Spot on. The reaction time demonstration is something I have never seen before. Not tipping off the opponent but just going. Impressive, real world instruction.

I'm 62 years old, I did a street fighting course because London where I lived was becoming too violent. I moved to a rural area of my childhood but there is a junkies hostel next door to where I moved to. I have had three fights with junkies (half my age) on my property. This is typically the sort of situation one will be faced with aggression. Not by a trained fighter but by a drunk or junkie. What I was taught was not to react and show aggression. Perhaps put your hands up in the 'I surrender pose' because this is basically a boxing stance and you have a good chance of fending off a strike. When they come within hitting distance go for the tip of the nose the throat or the chin. Whilst they are in shock keep hitting them or trip them and throw them to the ground. I'm not a fighter, just a surviver of circumstance. There are no rules in a street fight. Hit first, hit hard, hit fast. And run.

DAN LOK ; Hello I am not a student of any Martial Art. I'm 66 yrs. old. Army" AIRBORNE " veteran I've survived a few conflicts. Like you I never show an opponent I'm on the offensive. I've been whipped, can't watch 3 sometimes 2 pissed blood for days. Still I'm alive and kicking. Keep up your message and good work.

Dan thank you for these basic but very effective defense and survival techniques. I train Taekwondo and I see my guys always wanting to be informed of an attack before you attack them. I tell them not to be so sport-like and predictable in training. Streets don't have rules and you are open to attack at anytime. You have got to be ready at all times. In the street no one waits for you to get ready for a fight. Great advice!!

I'm a retired U.S. Combat Infantry Sergeant. Having lived a career of violence I am no longer interested in conflict, but one day I would love to share a cup of tea with you in your penthouse and discus the philosophies of our combat arts. The view is AWSOME. Just discussion as since I am now disabled due to my injuries from my final deployment to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2008-2009.

Thanks for the ego intro.....glad I was randomly sent here..lol IM A BUSINESS MAN.

Excellent , I'll anchor this to my brother's training when I was 7 years old.

Great video! I have trained in Shorin-Ryu karate for about 14 years, I still train at 64yrs old. It's been good but, I wish now I had dedicated time to learn Jeet Kun Do, very dynamic!

Dan, totally impressed with your skills and confidence. Thanks for taking your time to share with others your passion. I'm a retired police officer from San Bernardino California, I wish I could have connected up with you when I was still working, I could have cut some of my fights down to a fraction of the time and improve my officer safety skills in the process. Thanks so much again, greetings from Riverside California.

I have been in 1 too many street fights sifu and one of the common things that I see is when people start swinging and throwing punches like windmills. I’ve had it happen with me and all I do is let them keep swinging until they get tired then BAM. One or 2 hits and they’re out

7:37 So true! If some one looks like that in an almost fight situation, he is either well-trained and has full control over his emotions and knows exactly what to do or he is so used to the situation that he doesn't even give a sht, like an everyday situation, like buying bread or taking the bus to school.

Impressive and Thank you!

As a former police officer, I know you are totaly right. Thanks for sharing......

I have been fighting for 30+ years and you have shown me things I never was taught or learned. I have all the greatest respect for JKD Bruce Lee and now Dan Lok. Thank you sir!!!

Know yourself and know your enemy and in a 1000 battles you’ll never be in danger. -The Art Of War

I saw this video a couple of years ago and, as a Krav Maga practitioner, found it sound. Kill or be killed my friend.

This video randomly popped up on my play list, and after 20seconds, I had the impression of a fat guy (my apologies) trying to use Bruce Lee's fame to get some clicks and likes. I was so wrong. The points were simple yet presented clearly. Much learnt. Thank you!!!

The first rule of fighting is there are no rules, the only thing that matter is safe distance and if that's not possible then the only rule becomes win by shutting down the fight as fast as possible.

Some people have guns some have knifes and some have pencils

Thanks again for telling it truthfully. I've seen how most people teaches self defense (totally won't work). Keep up the good work.

Bruce Lee a true legend! R.I.P.

What made JKD genius was it was realistic, real world instead of movie and tv environment , like choreography, version of fight

thank you Mr. Lok for sharing your knowledge and simplifying "what to do, and what not to do" . I'm all about basics .. When someone is fundamentally sound in the basics of ANYTHING - the rest is a piece of cake - I believe that is what I took from reading the Tao of JKD by Bruce Lee. You broke down the unnecessary moves ,stances, and telegraphing in the simplest way in this video and focused on them. That's the thing people don't understand about all of this. Its not so much what to do , but more about what not to do that is the most important to develop .. Thank you again .

This was very helpful! Thank you Dan Lok!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I love martial arts! I love to practice Krav Maga

This video reminds me of what an elderly Irish guy once told me. "If it looks like you are going to fight always hit first".

There are too many videos on RU-vid teaching people how to become a statistic in under 10 seconds. I realize that most of these so called trainers mean well, but they don't have the real world experience needed to video train newcomers on proper defense, never mind offense. Mr. Lok, It seems that you have, not only the experience, but a way to successfully get your point across in a clear and concise manner that most, if not every viewer can comprehend. Of course haters gonna hate. Those that think they are better than everybody, can, like you said; "FUCK OFF" Negativity is an obstruction towards a peaceful mind. Not that I can say I do not have negative thoughts or comments when it comes to people that are purposely ignorant, hateful or lying.. Thank You for providing a channel worth subscribing to.

This is my first time seeing your post about self defence tips and mistakes. Mostly I have seen is about business mind. Sounds cool to have something new to learn about. Thanks Dan. I would recommend adding a mind of preparation n always think an enemy would attack at any circumstances and be prepared to give any deadly moves depends on the posture. Training is essential and eventually out body reflexes on it's own sometimes when feel the danger.

I trained a lot of movements in parkour and this type of advice is so helpful to me.

I love this guy. 100 % real down to earth human being.

Thank you. Very simple explained and helpful.

Thank you for the tips. I also teach self defense and these 3 tips really makes sense to me. Well explained

Just spot on brother! very very well explained and very practical advice.. Ive been in many streetfights when i was young so i can attest to the validity of this advice..There are many other factors that create the conditions for streetfights to begin...not everything can be addressed in one vid...the vib that a person gives off, how they carry themselves and the experience that they may or may not have all factor in...The experience aspect cannot be faked, this is something you either have or you dont and it affects your body language and how you carry urself...its not something "you do" or try to do... But when its there, it has alot to to with whether somone will approach you for such a confrontation or pass you by and not even think abt it....its not a guarantee , its just a factor ...People who dont train, or have never trained to fight or had any fights for real, tend to give an unconscious signal to attackers that they are easy prey..this is sad, but true...most attackers Look for people who Wont be able to give them a challenge and choose accordingly...But as you stated in ur video, a gun or knife levels the playing field against even a very skilled person..its important to read the person who is confronting you and the best defense skill is to be able to diffuse and deescalate such an event Before it happens..That is the Ultimate self defense..

Sir, I have studied Martial Arts for a long time. But I am not a fighter or a badass in any way! WOW, Your video just made sense to me. Thank you! R.I.P Mr. Bruce Lee!

I almost closed this about 30 sec into it. Glad I stayed. Good points!

Very well put! Thank u

I enjoyed the knowledge. Thank you for your expanding. The Wisdom.

Loved video! Video was probably one of the best videos to watch before any other videos on fighting. Most likely, if you are aware of these 3 mistakes, you will never get into a fight to begin with, but if you do... you at least have a chance to protect yourself with whatever one knows about fighting.

Great video! I really like the fighting instructions but I love the psychological control. Congratulations master!!! How can I learn more?

Dude, seriously one of the best self defense video Ive ever seen. You got me at the part with the finger and the reaction time.

"Learn to fight from nothingness." He is talking about "Fighting without fighting." It takes decades to learn to fight without ego. To be in the moment, calm, no negative vibration, no attachment, to only see the truth of the moment. To be above your physical desires. When you reach this point you will not even attract a negative encounter. Light attracts light and darkness attracts darkness. Professor Kufferath who taught Bruce Lee, never got into a fight because he was also present and avoided altercations even arguments. The masters avoid fighting altogether. The masters have no openings to attack. Because fighting is self-Defense. In the beginning martial arts is a physical training, and later it becomes a part of your being. You need to incorporate a spiritual training. Because martial arts is a physical and mental training. Bruce Lee incorporated spiritual training along with his martial arts training.

Most of the times, people only argue and we wouldn’t know if the other person really wants to fight or he’s just posturing. If we go for a preemptive strike, doesn’t that mean that we might have started a fight when there’s no need at all. It’s just a doubt. Sorry if I’m wrong

I've been watching Dan Lok's videos about business for a year now but I just knew now that he has video about self defense! Whoaaahh! Amazing!!!

Thank you for this street “situation” lesson👍🏼

Never visualize the outcome of a fight. -- Bruce Lee

Amazing instructions and Thank you Dan Lok long well 🙏

It's always good to learn these things a head of time so nobody gets hurt in real life.. stay safe

A great tutorial. And all true. Yes. “Be like water, my friend.”

3:35. He threw Shade like a motherphucker too all the other "self defense" channels. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Very good advice on how to be better prepared and avoid being caught off guard !

I like this guy 😂 I’m a traditional Wing Chun guy but I love the focus on practical application in real street fights. More than technique he’s talking about awareness, mentality, simplicity. And the knife fighting point is right on. A close friend who served 15 years in prison taught me that exact technique (except, if you can, snatch off your jacket or any material and wrap your forearm with it. Takes only a second or two if you have good footwork to avoid incoming strikes).

Man!! Thank u very much.... I just realized everything I knew was wrong. Once again thanks a lot for taking your time and teaching something very simple but yet crucial.

The struggle is real ... thank you for making us living weapons.

This advice is by far the most accurate

Thank you for posting this video. I loved Bruce Lee (R.I.P.). Women need to know these things.

Dan Another really good instruction this time on street fighting. You gave us things to think about before even getting involve in a street fight, especially the reality of it before it happens, that knife demo. Please keep providing new videos. We look forward to your wisdom and experience. Thanks !

The police have a saying amongst themselves, "If it's a fair fight, then you came unprepared."

Hi Dan awesome instruction. I wanted to ask, can I learn by watching your videos. I mean I am not in a school and I would not have any practice. Ive never done any of this I just happened across your video and I am thinking about what I could learn or do I have to go to a school for this. I appreciate any help Mike

I just found this video today! Fantastic explanation. Now I'll see the other videos! Thanks for these advices!

That was some very great advice. Thanks. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Lots of bad people in this world and your right. My top priority is to get home safe and sound so I can always be there for my family. I would never look for trouble but it is absolutely necessary to be prepared for it.