3 simple self defence moves you must know 

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Wow!!! My mum used to use the last technique with me when I misbehaved . I didn't know she was an aikido master😂😂😂

Well done. I'm getting weaker and older each year so in the last couple unprovoked attacks by thugs I let my revolver aimed at center mass speak for me quite eloquently but lessons noted and realize a sidearm isn't available for a lot of the world. Stay safe.

Thank you for posting this video. I have practiced three different martial arts, but I still find it very useful to know 2 or 3 effective strikes / moves and become as proficient at them as you can. When something happens in the real world (outside of the dojo) you want as natural of a reaction as possible to stop the attack. What I don't agree with (my opinion, I'm not saying anyone is wrong, you have to do what you feel is right) is the "I don't want to hurt them" approach. You state this towards the beginning of the video, and you also use the phrase "nice and gentle" when describing the throat strike. You even change your wording about half way through the video (about the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="210">3:30</a> mark) when you state "another thing that will save your life is the kick in the nuts!". The key phrase is "save your life". If you feel your life is in danger, why are you going to be worried about hurting the attacker, gently striking him? It is a different story if it is a family member or someone you know, but if you are attacked out in public by someone you have never met, and they are obviously trying to seriously hurt you, I'm sorry but I am not going for the "kinder, gentler" method.

life... " If you're in a defense situation like that and you're concerned with NOT hurting the attacker too much, you better run. No need for your defense moves.

To be completely truthful, in a real self-defense situation I never did, nor will I ever, take care not to hurt an attacker or attackers. In fact, I will hurt and at least injure any attacker. Years ago I gave a lot of self-defense courses for women. I definitely taught them to hurt any attacker.

This video is okay for some situations where you know your stuck in a fight. It is reliable with an instructor that has good experience in self defense. People should learn from this video. 😇💪👌

One tight slap in the street makes one forget those techniques 🙅🏾‍♂️

If a person comes up to you and wants to assault you, you yell, look over there and when he looks you run like hell.

My friend.....if only like minded folk knew how to do the simplest of moves to protect themselves! I commend you for bringing this topic, into the forefront of ordinary folks lives...BIG thumbs up from me!

The attack to the nuts saved my life when an ex was beating me to a pulp..he was an ex boxer and a tough guy...but he had the cheek to complain to his sister's that I hurt his nuts while I ended up in a hospital bed lol but the nut attack really does work :)

The throat/neck blows are lethal

Iron Mike says"Everyone has a plan, until they get hit in the mouth"

Points to remember first. 1/ No one is to big to run away from. 2/ It hurts even more the day after. 3/ Only If you have absolutely no chance of escape should hit him first. 4/ If you do have to take action, it has to be a 100% explosive effort. 5/ Forget body punches or wrestling on the floor, it's nose, throat and eyes and then leave quickly. 6/ Fear can be you friend because you can turn it easily into instant aggression. I must be the mildest guy in town but when a giant of a chap once put me in this situation, I was even more surprised than him when he was the one left screaming on the floor.

Just perfect, I am French and my English is not fluent but I anderstood everything cause your English (I suppose from Great Britain) is really easy, pedagogical and intelligible. You are very calm during the demonstration, that is perfect !!!

I also think it is very important if you can practice this regularly so it becomes second nature to you. You are really funny and I enjoyed/learned a lot from this video.

This dude never been in a fight, not to mention a street fight!

"I'll beat them with Judo. Judo know if I got a knife. Judo know if I got a gun."

More great tutorials and practical tips from the Aikidoflow guys. Keep up the good work!

Never forget to thank your awesome assistant.

I think it’d ludicrous to be concerned for your attacker. If someone attacks you first, they surrender their well-being to your whim.

The first maneuver was the most effective one to me

I have always found this channel super practical and have even taught someone else many of the moves I have learned and practiced on this channel. keep up the great work guys!

In every street fight situation is different , it's good to know little bit of everything judo,boxing,wrestling martial arts,opponents in street fights are different than the dojo and be in tip top shape at all times train for stamina and weight train is a must..

What the? Are you serious? Lets not hurt the homicidal maniac? Have you been on Earth long?

Thank You for the 3 self defense tips! I hear the fight should be over within 30 seconds.Get it done quick and move on! 👍

This is a great way to defend myself on the school ground. All I use is check drill and a leg sweep! This is great

I once used the ol' bollock squeeze when I got myself caught in a headlock. It definitely works. The lad I was fighting, incidently, became my best mate afterwards.

What an awesome video... at first I thought I learned like 30 things.... but it was really just those 3 principles within those 30 ways of it being applied... Love this !!!!!! damn you

It's nice to see this man who is humble and without huge ego. Yet very skilled. Great video.

I love the middle finger knuckle trick in the solar plexus. And the gentle strike to the throat. Lovely.

Great stuff guys, thankyou.

Yes I love it, thank you Sir

I love the work you guys do. Keep it up.

Some good stuff there. Both hands move, the third technique is 'brush grab strike" and is so foundational it shows up in so many arts. I am used to seeing unrealistic videos, but this one is good. nice and clean stuff.

This was so helpful. The people in the nursing home didn’t stand a chance

Brilliant guys thanks for showing us how to defend our selfs

Thank you. Great tips, I can pinch and squeeze and then watch him suffer for 20 minutes. 😁👍🏻 on a serious note these videos are appreciated, I want to be prepared but I hope I never need it.

I could watch this video over and over and over again I enjoy this one of my favorites and I keep practicing

Thank you for sharing these useful tips!

This guy has never been in real situations where he had to fight

Ok stopping a threat is my priority in a "situation" and I surely don't give two shits if an attacker gets injured if that's what it takes to stop the threat!

What a great channel and energy ! Great job guys I really appreciate you guys!!!

Aikido is the best defense. Calm & Confidence. And concentrated energy!!!.

Excellent stuff guys: your last videos are among the most practical and useful videos around. You dig into your experience and have a grasp on reality. Keep posting!

Honestly one of the better self-defence videos out there. Simple and quick and buh-bye. (I used to teach self-defence, nice job.)

I've been teaching my son tom (9) this today ,great tips thanks

In my school days I was scrapping a fair bit but I have not been in a fight for over 40 years. However it is good to now these techniques. Thumbs up.

I like that you use Aikido and make it practical for a street fight, I've been going to this kickboxing and bjj school and they also have aikido, these videos made me want to start aikido. Keep up the good work man!😁

Forgot one of the most painful, and also most ignored, of all: biting. Especially with a grappler.

Excellent I've seen this video many times over and I try my best to practice

Great video 👍🏻 you two are definitely likable blokes

Well done for teaching Wing Chun on a Aikido tutorial.

Nice one chaps, great info

Love the video! YOU are the 1st channel to bring up kicking the balls! Thank you! Yes, I am a woman and totally believe in exploiting the Best weakness a guy has. A woman can't over power a man unless he is on the ground screaming in a High pitch!

Thank you for the handy tips.

I love the "pinch inagi" technique - thank you, Jason!

Loved the initial convo about using only as much force as necessary- a very important lesson. The frontal strike to the throat- also good stuff. But I'm going to call bullshit on the pinch to the back of the arm. I had someone do this in an amateur MMA fight where i had the dude in like a side/rear choke type situation which i was struggling to get sunk deep. The guy tried this method to make me release- held onto it for 90 seconds with all his might as we grappled. It left hideous marks on my arm that were there for months- but didn't make me even come close to releasing. When you do submission moves you have to learn to take the pain that comes with that type of fighting. This move will NOT work on someone with the heart of a fighter. You need to shut them down, not cause superficial pain to win fights or one day your going to get the surprise of your life when it doesn't phase your opponent

simple and efficient and with your unique humor,great guys!

Thank you! Really great advice!

always instructional and entertaining (to retain interest). Great vids with extremely useful techniques.

I don't understand why you don't want to hurt the attacker. They don't care about not hurting one who is being attacked. I say send attackers to the hospital

Perfect. This is what I was looking for

I've always held back in fights and sparring. No matter against men or women. I'm small and weak but I still never wanted to hurt them. I respect your compassion. ☺💯

He talks about being careful & not putting yourself in a situation where you could do something that could get you in trouble. The next he's recommending hitting someone in the neck with a one knuckle fist strike. You can potentially kill or paralyse someone with that technique if it's done right.

Great channel, I love the concept of using classical martial arts in the modern arena..

I watched most of your videos. Like them all.

Great tips!! In my opinion though causing someone who has just attacked me some extended pain and healing time just my save someone else!!

"I'll show you simple moves that can help you defend in a just way. First lesson: STRIKE TO THE THROAT"

And none of these tipps have sth to do with Aikido. But they are very effective and easy. Good examples!

He's right, benevolent yet effective 👍

Brilliant thank you!

Exactly, so calm, so down to earth and proportionate responses. And a very cool outro theme too!!, a very Jamiroquaiesque one!.

Really like the simple quiet way you teach. I have taught all my kids (college age) to be aware of surroundings . Also de escalate if possible.

Thank God they do!

As soon as I heard "aikido", my mentality went from humble to hysterical.

Hallelujah, Peace be with you, Good Lenten Journey; Thank you for all Your good works, God bless you… in Jesus name, amen. ✝🙀😇🙏

It amazes me they don't show footwork in these videos. Footwork is vital!!

thanks master Aikidoflow

Thanks very much👍🙏

I love this self defence techniques. All I have to do is practice on my own to master them. Isn't that obvious? You'll never know them properly not doing them

I like this its simple and elegant and really just goes to show how you can defend yourself especially around bad people thanks for this!

Thank you so much for the video.

A very positive approach to dealing with a potentially big problem: How to protect yourself 'within' the law... One of the most critical aspects of any self-defense technique (including Aikido) is developing self-confidence. Too many nominally 'gentle-natured' people have a problem with this, since self-confidence is the entry-level 'key' for most locks. Aikido helps develop the necessary confidence to put superb techniques such as these demonstrated by Akidoflow. Self-confidence also (importantly) helps a person deal with the all-important problem of ego, since ego (unreasonably) often demands that a response be forceful beyond that which is absolutely necessary to resolve a threat. Just this 1.5 minute video is a valuable start in the right direction! I speak as a constitutionally 'gentle' individual who has always been troubled by needless violence. PS: I am absolutely convinced that ALL children should take some form of the martial arts at the earliest age possible, and Aikido is a wonderful way to start! We live in an increasingly violent age but there is no mandate that says we must be victims, despite a firm belief in cultivating and promoting the essential 'goodness' of humanity. As the Russians put it: "Trust, but VERIFY."

Everyone should know how to react when someone try to knock you off

His friend is imposing. Definitely need some self defense against him lol.

Thank you so much

Good info but on the solar plexus shot I don't use my knuckle I use a palm shot I turn my hand and striking with the wrist bone hard

Wow that back of the arm pinch 😂

Scream in the attackers face and open up a second or so to consider next move such as run, counter, pre-empt? Thanks for the great tips on proportional force though. Too many other channels show extreme defense which, as you say, can be life changing for many people. The exception to proportional defense theory for me would be a knife attack where the rules of proportion response would go out the window in favour of 'anything goes to survive'

got jumped on my way to school today by an older teen so this is gonna help me if he comes back ty

Great techniques ! Thanks,

Really great and helpful video, Ondrej! I really appreciate the practicality of the moves demonstrated. While you and Azu are experts at aikido, it's excellent that you share insights that anyone can use, even if they've not been trained in martial arts at all. Many thanks to you!

This dude has literally NEVER been in a street fight.

if you're life been threatened and you can't escape, and a brick over their head saves you, the brick wins.

simple,easy and useful for anyone

Great video, how about self defense for an attacking dog? What can one do? Is there a chance you'll make a video about that?

This is all very practical so long as the other guy plays by these rules.

Thanks, I guess that's so great!

Thank you 😊