3 MOST COMMON TRIGGERS to Street Fights when Walking the CITY... HAPPENS to Everyone!!! 

i move out of the way whether youre 5'0 or 6'4... you can win the king of the pavement award idc

"A little bit of empathy can go a long way in avoiding a confrontation." Very well said 👏

I am glad that you brought up prison because even in a self defense situation if you injure or kill your attacker(s) - prison will be your next stop. I've just come out of an almost 4 year legal battle to prove my innocence in a self defense case. The emotional, physical and monetary toll on yourself and loved ones is greatly taxing. To win without fighting is best!

"If you throw stones at every puppy that barks at you, you don't get very far" - Churchill

I’m so glad that I watched this video. Most of us don’t like giving way or ceding ground to an ego-maniac, but as he says - is it really worth fighting over such a small matter?

If I make eye contact with people, I just nod. whether they nod back doesn't matter, I keep moving.

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat." - Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War'

If you walk around town pretending to be the hardest man, you'll meet him" geoff thompson

Two years ago or so before I started watching these videos this happened to me where a person was coming up from behind me at a fast pace I didn’t look back and just cross the road it turned out to be a black person that thought I crossed the road because of that to make a long story short even after he taunted me in front of my girlfriend I didn’t engage him back and kept walking keeping a slight eye on him and my self defence ready if he escalated. I thought to myself a few times if I did the right thing and this Instructor on multiple times on this channel told me I did the right thing big thanks to this man

I'm in the States and I'm always armed, although I can handle myself pretty well unarmed. That being said, when these situations arise I act like the biggest wimp on the planet. It's stupid to engage a nobody in a fight, so I'm overly polite and apologetic..."Sorry, Sir, my fault, please excuse me" and so on. It usually takes the wind out of their sails immediately.

Ego is NOT your amigo!

Excellent explanations of the motivations and psychology of the city street. It's exactly why I moved to the country: It's civilized out here. People say please and thank you and hold doors for each other. In the city, it's the law of the jungle; "get outta my way, I'm coming through". Why does it have to be so hostile?

If someone is walking directly towards me (either on the street or inside a store) I will stop walking. (Maybe I'll check my phone or look into a store window.) Therefore, I can not walk into them nor can I walk into their path. If they continue walking, they will either walking right into me or they must change their path.

Not fighting strangers in the street is a fairly easy thing to do. Observe body language, be respectful, mind your business, and be alert for gang or criminal activity. When you see suspicious behavior, avoid it. Don't walk down a lonely alley if you see people huddled in there trying to be secretive. Don't try to be a hero and save the day when you don't know the people involved. Be keenly aware of when you are outside of your normal environment. Find a local to guide you when visiting new places. Learn street smarts. Street smarts saves more lives than martial arts.

One of the most useful channels on youtube, FIGHT SCIENCE!

It's just lovely to go about your day to day business in a chilled out manner. Hello from Wales.

I see some of these situations as people who want attention or someone who is comfortable starting trouble because they have the advantage of strength in numbers. In my experience walking away in a calm manner usually ends the conflict because they don't want to leave their space. Also any sly or disrespectful comment with met with a no response. Whatever emotional response they are looking for doesn't happen and it ends the conflict.

This is such an important video. This type of behaviour is so prevalent in cities yet it's rarely addressed.

I've had to fight against two guys in the street and again in the army. I can tell you knowing martial Arts of any style will save your life . Take every style you can . Karate, Judo, Kung Fu, etc. Every event is different. The bigger your library the bigger your options. Thinking quickly with subconscious actions works every time . Do the movements thousands of times so it becomes like breathing , you do it without having to think about it.

Damn at times I don’t want to be around people.

Wise words again from Sifu 🫸🤛

Thats some straight talk that really could save your life. It boils down to, "Pick your battles wisely." And avoid battling at all costs. Peace is best for everyone.

I would say the best answer in all situations is to learn martial arts. Its not how cool youll be but how in control you'll be. Jordan Peterson even mentioned this in one of his old lecture vidoes that you learn violence to avoid it.

Appreciate your objective, calm & sensible lessons on good will and emotional control.

Dr. O Spot on ego. You really nailed it about respect for an individual. When you don't show respect that is a trigger Solid content.

Thank you for your clear and concise content. Be a warrior in the garden as opposed to a gardener in the war

Some girls love to try to make you walk around them, as they walk towards you taking up your lane. I always stop a couple steps away, and standing there they have to move -rather than me. It’s hilarious and I make them look ridiculous 😂

I've watched your videos for years. This is the most important one I've seen so far. Well done sir. Thanks for all your hard work!

Yosemite NP… bottom of the Mist trail.. very touristy crowded narrow pathway. I’m AMAZED at people who walk with their companion SIDE BY SIDE… and basically force others to stand sideways to let them pass. As opposed to single file on the right. These are not ‘bully’ men, I’m talking 20-something women completely oblivious to their situation. I’ve been hiking for 6 days, my pack is big, I’m going pretty fast, I’m tired AND I stink. I mean really reek…. No shower for a week. I’m NOT standing aside. I have a really hard to standing aside…I’m in capable in this situation really…I’ve allowed my pack and bed roll to just cream people… “ooo Sorry” as I don’t look back.

I LOVE your videos... wish these were available many years ago back when I was learning martial arts, and being a bodyguard, etc...

Great words of wisdom. Thank you 👏👏👏

In navigating your way in this modern world, it is always essential to know what you are fighting for, and why it is important to fight for it.

Always great advice. Thanks for your knowledge. Daniel Smith Professor of Fight Science

Great content as always. Keep it up 💪

You. Are awesome Doctor. Thank you

Great points. Thank you

@Fight SCIENCE Great video, thank you.

Well Presented 👍 Mark.👌

That whole "I'm going to stay in the way and _you_ have to go around _me"_ thing is such a weak man's move. They can't get a sense of power by doing anything useful so they choose to be an obstacle instead. The dudes that could beat them down the easiest will just let them act out their little power fantasy and walk around them

I've been watching a few of your videos recently and they're very interesting. I hope I'm never in the situation to use the physical techniques you mention hehe. But then this video was recommended by the algorithm. This is different - far deeper. Much more thoughtful. Very nice!

Im not saying these people are not British, but I find it funny when they flea their country and then try to be the big man 😅

I walk straight which people usually see I am on that path and they usually change their path and we don't need to do the pavement dance. Sometimes someone doesn't move and I'll say do you want to go to the left or the right. I've only had one violent encounter, but it was when I was young and dumb and couldn't read people. If my Spidey Senses tingle on the pavement, I usually move out the way to avoid it. Situational awareness, body language and gut feeling.

Really important information for travellers going to a new country on holidays. You are conditioned to one style of movement, then a change of country leads to you not getting the social ques as to how the locals behave. Mix in a bit of alcohol, (and defense being up because the locals are always seeking to rip you off) and next thing your on the local news in Australia for having a street fight in Bali Indonesia.

Your summing up - "if you are happy and content when in prison..." I have just been chatting with a fiery female neighbour about this. I was suggesting the very thing. How strange. You're a good man!

Love the channel keep up the good work.

“ when you are in prison, that you are happy and content.” Some of the most profound words I have ever heard!

Whenever someone says something bad to me and I feel that he will use violence if I defend myself with words, I threaten them that I will tell the police if they touch me and also say whatever is needed to defend myself with words. It worked for me.

Superb video as ever

Great advice. It means nothing to you in the scheme of things. Best to just move/walk away if you can.

I've seen many ego battles in my life and they've been messy!

Such true words...❤

Great comments.

I was always told to stay to my right when passing people in opposite directions, just like driving a car (in the US). This has worked for most of my 45 years until more recently where younger and/ or entitled people just do whatever they want and expect others to move for them. I look at it this way, if I intentionally move out of your way and you still come at me? You’re looking for a fight

We all have a history that has brought us to where we are in the moment, some people are simply looking for a reason to fight. We have no idea what is going on in their lives. Empathy and compassion goes along way, most people do not feel that they are heard or understood and thats partly due to our culture, Dax-To be a Man explains this beautifully.

Well done fella

nice video! every word has a sense and i can agree with 100%. although it is also about your worldview and ethics when you make decision to fight or not to fight (in case you are trained and have experiences)...

You’re closing remarks on ego sidewalk battles and only risking prison for a worthwhile cause, are so to the point. Can’t agree more. I thought 💭 this sidewalk ego battle was just in my head for years. I’m like are people really beelining for me or No? Crazy 😜.

The content was well done.

Fantastic ❤

It is also a matter of the culture within the dominant culture. That is important to consider in Europe. We have so many different cultures on our streets, you must know who you’re dealing with. A European will usually try to avoid conflict. Someone from the Orient often won’t.

well said

I live in outer London, where we keep our distance. I work in inner London and people walk past you right under your nose when you're waiting for buses. Anyone else notice that? Inner London lack of personal space.

Amazing video. Period

Just the same, when they or anyone takes the b line, more often than not they are taken like a shot. Because we are kind of ape of it in learning by it and I would rather actually lean on a shoulder than lean mine into it. We are lucky or fortunate then when the trouble of probability exceeds the standard of cause. Then people are less likely to take the b line. And that is whats smart, respect.

I view travel Foot.car.bus your primary goal in travel with low risk getting to A and B Rule one for low risks dont speed , Two Be aware of other travelers ... Three keep it steady and moving .. A pause is going to eat up time ( a good example I dont hang out in the car when I get to a destination )

Very interesting video 👍

This is a gd video. I’m often altering my line, moving my shoulders away on the streets. What about when guys just stare and don’t look away? I was walking once and a stationary dude was giving me evils the whole time, I looked back twice and even 30 metres back he was still staring

The ego battle that appears on the video is a good example of the risk. It ended well, most people don´t step in, and the people who risk their life for an stranger usually don´t do anything when there´s a consensual fight (the last point is dalso a good thing to do)

Word!

😳You're damn right on your whole analysis there sir, unfortunately we all know why you say people take a B-line towards you so often,no need to be mentioning anything else than this as it is deeply despicable as well as shameful to be honest. Would like to be present next to you to help you out with teaching a lesson to all the small minded mates who have nothing interesting to do with their boring lives. It all comes down to this really, together with not having an active life when it comes to working out regularly, unhealthy eating habits and the consumption of poisonous carcinogenic high grade alcohol which all too long has been making people sick in their minds...🫡Respect to you sir for your cold minded attitude towards these unfortunate situations🫡👍🏻🇵🇹🙋🏻‍♂️.

I have an extreme problem with ppl who become obstacles to me. I don't become violent but I definitely ready myself and see them as an enemy. Not one of my virtues😞

This reminds me of a guy I used to work with when I was in my 20s. He was a really nice, friendly guy, but when we would go out to a bar and he got a little alcohol in him, he completely changed. He would pick some random guy in the bar, walk up to him, and just start staring right into his eyes. It was always resulted in a physical fight. Like, in less than a minute. I found it idiot and infuriating, and in fact, we all quit inviting him out because we got tired of having to jump in to break up his stupid fights. But it was also fascinating to watch. I think there is something about men that if a man is making too much eye contact with another man, it’s like some sort of animal instinct gets triggered, and there’s simply no stopping the fight.

I go about my business until i can't go about my business,then i still go about my business

Putting out anger will receive an angry response.

My one friend gave me a bit of wisdom when I was still young and stupid. He said never get into a fight in place far from home

0:54 he looks directly into the camera

The way that bloke came back and held the guys arm, with a pincer grip, above the elbow, would be the first sign he probably knows how to fight. 🤔

My 5-year-old son seems to like to dominate his own space on the street. Once i saw he pushed away a boy who was one-head taller than my son, passing my son’s way, but Fortunately that boy who was pushed didn’t react at that moment.

And i have a question. Have you had to defend your self out in the street?if so what happened? Ive been attacked before when i was a teen and its funny because someone once told me they wouldnt mess with me in the street because of how i look but i know im not a fighter. 1 of your videos talked about how stress can cause a person to basically freeze and thats what happened to me .

Cool video

When someone feels disrespected, that’s the trigger. Not moving out the way, or moving your shoulder, is disrespectful. Some people can’t candle that and save face by getting arsey.

Well put you know I usually move away from people's path eventhough Im a fighter and can fight its not worth going to prison, I wish you talk a little bit about the so called peekaboo style its my style in Boxing and mention the importance of talent in fighting Thank you.🎉

Yes! Totally agree, except, when you have your young kids with you and some a hole walks straight into them intentionally. Then, yes, there is a big problem😉

It's a New York vs Tokyo state of mind.

Do you have video how to help someone in street. Somebody being subjuvated or assaulted. How to help and what to keep in mind?

“Modern people feel entitled” so true !

It’s ok to back down or apologise, even if you didn’t start anything. I difficult one is where they say “What are you lookin at?!” cause they’re accusing you of starting something, and if you say “nothing” it can be construed as you calling them nothing.

"It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel." Proverbs 20:3

I'm a small woman who has been long tired of getting ran off of a sidewalk. I hold my ground and am ready to die on that hill. You take up my space, I'm not moving if you're looking right at me and you're not distracted.

The answer is Treat someone else like you would like to be Treated by them.

Just ne courteous people. It goes a long way.

This channel is amazing but its such a shame you are not in Birmingham

I live on a big parcel of land and don't see any of those jerks outside my door!

Mein englisch ist nicht gut, daher muss ich mir die Beiträge immer mehrmals anhören…. trotzdem gebe ich mir diese Mühe aber weil die Essenz daraus gut für mich ist! Vielen Dank für eure Beiträge! In diesen unsicheren Zeiten gibt es leider sehr viele selbst ernannte Sicherheitsguru‘s, welche viel Quatsch und Nonsens oder Vorgehensweisen, welche für ältere Herrschaften wie mich völlig ungeeignete Handlungsweisen zeigen. Eure Beiträge lassen sich auch von einem Ü60 gut umsetzen, auch wenn ich relativ lange brauche um es zu übersetzen 😅

Pathetic world we live in.

He said 🤗

Messing with a think guy with a shirt that says squat beast, not smart

great video, I think with men, just from an evolutionary point of view, there is a kind of automatic social structure between men. Everyone who doesn't have social deficits knows how to behave and when to retreat or go to fight, depending on how strong or dominant the opponent is, and you know that in advance. You can also see this with animals, before you commit to a deadly fight, the chances are assessed beforehand, it's a matter of life or death.

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From the decision making I've noticed from people walking it's probably a good thing they're not driving on the road.