The few times I was caught in a street fight, I always aimed for the liver, the the knees or the eyes, and as soon as I dazed or stunned them, I ran like a mofo. Saved my life more than once. Best strategy in a street fight period. NEVER try to fight for longer periods of time than needed. You never know if the opponent has a weapon or other people lurking around ready to sneak a hit on you. If you can, avoid fights entirely. Buf if you can't, don't be ashamed to be a coward and use cheap tricks. Life ain't a game or a competition for honor. Bring your skin back home, that's all that matters.
In my other self defense discipline we have a saying, "Always cheat, always win!" I think that is on the same path as Dr. Phillips, "Don't fight fair," It's a good mindset to have when you're in a survival situation.
No one wants to hear this advice though, because that’s what we all secretly want as a martial artist. Especially when you’re just starting out in a martial art and you think you know something most people don’t
ILR. The ONLY good reason to fight. Sounds like the vid has attracted a bunch of posers: "Ooo, I always cheat..." They are living in a dream-world. they should SiTFU.
Your best weapon is being underestimated. Your best defense is to overestimate others. As for ending fights with one punch, I remember when I was in my early twenties, I had a guy face off on me, and I instantly landed a roundhouse to the side of his head and sent him flying. I thought that ended it and I had made my point, so I turned my back and started walking away. Next thing I know I'm being tackled from behind, not just by him, but also by his friend. Lesson learned.
@@ale03000 - I managed to get up and square off, and my girlfriend jumped the smaller guy and started beating on him with her stiletto. They took off, and we started coming down from the shrooms we took earlier. Memories.
When I was a kid I would let bullies push me around and feel confident. Then I would beat them up. It worked every time. Letting them think you're weak causes them to let their guard down and that leaves openings for attacks.
I was bullied exactly one time in 6th grade, during gym class. Guy was hurling basketballs at me like they were dodgeballs. I kept yelling "STOP or I'll tell!" which was his cue to grab another ball and close distance to hit me harder. He threw it at my head from about 10 feet, I ducked it, lunged with a double leg takedown and dumped him on his neck on the gym floor. He cried like a bitch, I got detention for fighting, but I never had to defend myself again in school. Worth it.
That is what Sun Tzu taught. When one is strong, pretend to be weak. When one is weak, pretend to be strong. Always convince the opponent of something opposite of the truth.
Once again great content. Decades ago when I was working in some very tough bars it was easy to see the drawbacks to martial arts. I think the points that Martial artists expect that a fight will be fair as well as disciplined are very valid. NOW WITH THAT SAID I also have great respect for the arts. Discipline, fitness and training are a great way to develop skills but you still need to have a real world awareness that there is no replacement for focus and determination to survive and overcome violence. Thank you for another great lesson.
I agree with Dr. Phillips with everything except #2. Unfortunately, we live in a world where if you attack first, legally, you're in the wrong. It's called Battery or Assault & Battery if you made a verbal threat with the attack. Telling someone to attack first is bad advice because now you're allowing the other person a self defense claim against you. Granted, you might win the fight in the street, but you will lose the fight in court, possibly costing you your freedom and livelihood. Your best bet is try to avoid the fight as humanly possible. But if you can't, your best plan is to learn counter attacks and blocks to deal with the initial attack so that you can claim self defense and unleash unholy hell on your opponent after the first attack.
As a current security officer working bars and clubs and as someone who went through a police academy, it's not about who strikes first, it's about can you justify your actions through the totality of circumstances. We don't wait for someone to attack and if you decide to throw the first punch you have to be able to justify it.
@@danielpickrell8311 as a private investigator that does security work as well, you are somewhat correct when it comes to our field. Incidents for law enforcement and security are different from regular civilians because normally, we're the ones called to the scene because of a situation, allowing us to use the use of force continuum to bring about order. But even then, because we live in a post-George Floyd world, even because of our positions, you better have a damn good reason to initiate the first attack or you'll be in jail with the person you arrested.
Technically assault isn't hitting someone, hitting someone is battery. It's entirely justifiable to use reasonable force to defend yourself from being assaulted. If you're in public with witnesses you can shout a lot about how you're being threatened. Make sure to keep good distance and only engage if they close in and you'll be fine taking the initiative on an aggressive individual showing intent to do you bodily harm. Reasonable force is your best defense though. If you punch a guy on the chin, then throw them to the ground then run away you'll have a better defense in court than if you beat the absolute crap out of them.
Would "Ignoring the environment" be another "don't"? E.g., concrete is a lot harder than a mat. Objects that can become weapons are everywhere so either use them or prevent the other from using them.
Even though Jackie Chan's fights are choreographed, he depicts the necessity of being aware of your surroundings; people, elements that can be weaponized, environment, all these things have to be seen at some point; escape route, what can help you, what may hurt you. So, before a fight, always have a look around and try to not be between aggressors, try to leave them all in front of you.
Absolutely accurate points... Keeping it real! Films are choreographed, real fights feel like 'standing on marbles' while trying to connect with a moving target... The effect of adrenaline and unscripted " live feel"! Stance and flexible techniques count, so significantly. And defo NO DIALOGUES
I think you said it perfectly. A real fight is a lot like balancing on marbles; off balance, things you did not expect, and an opponent who does not follow the script in your head. Excellent points also on the "live feel" and others. That's why training with a few people who are not your regular partners helps you get a feel for the "randomness" of a street fight. The only other method to get the same results is to go around starting bar fights. I don't recommend them. Overnight in a jail cell sucks and no one told the other patrons that you were just there to train. ;)
As Dr. Sigma has mention, don't use dialigue, let Your brain fists, elbows, legs and the rest of Your body do the talking and remember to try to manage correctly the "adrenaline rush" so You don't loose control. Hopefully Your brain would shut down and muscle memory will take over if You've been practicing for a long time. The goal is to protect Yourself or anyone that's with You including Your loved ones but if You're alone Your goal is to get back home in better condition than the threat. That You may get injured, very probable but if You end all bruised up and the other guy ends up in the hospital, ER or the morgue, give thanks to GOD and go home
@@gruntusmc8922, Amen. When I was a kid (i.e., 15, forty years ago) my boxing coach would warn us about fights outside of the gym. He was not concerned about us being arrogant, he was concerned for our safety. A boxer has an advantage in a street fight only if the fight does not go to the ground. He warned us about street fighters who will do anything, even stuff you did not think a man would do. He had one simple rule when it came to fights outside the gym; "don't be the one to start it, be the one to end it. Quick, fast, and hard, and then get out of Dodge on a rocket."
@@DrSigma24-7 absolutely! Always pick out 1-2 exits before the fight even starts , as my karate instructor used to say. Sifu (wing chun) taught us the 'why?'... In simulated pub fights, when I had to refrain from using other styles that I had learnt eg silat and aikido but in reality, 'Anything goes'!!!
Love the first point! I’d even go one step further and say that acting timid, slouchy, deferent, etc. whilst feeling out the situation and, if necessary, looking for your opening is a solid strategy in a physical confrontation. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, it’s ALWAYS better to walk away from a violent situation than to welcome one. Even if you flatten your assailant, what’s to say that won’t trigger criminal prosecution or worse, they had some physical defect even they were unaware of and you exacerbated it during the scuffle resulting in their death?
This was refreshing to listen to completely agree with all said. I teach all my students both in and outside the military that the moment you commit you have to throw everything and the kitchen sink into the fight. Maximum violence in the shortest space of time to overwhelm the opponent. As in a real situation there are no rounds or rules the situation must be resolved as quick as possible.
@@TheMorSkull01 as long as you use reasonable force to prevent yourself from being assaulted you'll be fine. Then again prison is better than being dead so don't worry too much about what you have to do to hurt the assailant enough to escape
Another excellent video. On striking first, I’d like to offer another viewpoint… Striking first is best, but you’ll end up on the wrong side of the law if there are witnesses or CCTV. As Dr Phillips points out, reactive fighting is worst - waiting to see what the next move is before doing something. You’ll end up reacting to the previous strike while getting hit by the next one! There is another way: responsive fighting. It’s what anyone with sparring experience does naturally anyway. You can instigate an attack by putting your arms out, a gentle push - something that would be looked upon favourably in court , that looks like “I don’t want no trouble”. What you’re really doing is feeling and manipulating their balance, closing distance, and provoking a reaction from your opponent that you are prepared to deal with. The difference is that while you are coaxing them into fully attacking first, you are the one that remains in control. You can respond to their actions more effectively because you are the one that set them up - both in terms of timing and even where they hit. So, my preference is not necessarily to hit first, but to dominate the encounter by putting them under pressure, limiting options and provoking attacks that I can counter rather than leaving them to choose.
That's not the case in the UK. You are allowed to strike pre-emptively if in fear for your safety. The force used to defend yourself has to be commensurate with the percieved threat.
We've got a chat room full of people who've never j walked apparently . You have no rights. You are slaves. Because your family worships the government . They can make up what they want when they want. An pushing someone will make that self defense manslaughter case a conviction in the United slaves of America everyday. An if they are God's chosen race you have really messed up. Depends on who you hurt or kill tbh. Mess with the race who runs the courts an media an you are gonna pay i bet. Again. It sounds like yall never even j walked because you can get your head crushed in for that on a bad day.
I just learned more in the 6in video then I did with probably 10 hours watching other videos last weekend. Seriously every sentence was pure gold for someone trying to survive in a street fight.
You hit it right in the nail with number 1. I had an instructor who gave this as an advice. Some people think that by talking so much about how you know Martial Arts, it will scare off potential attackers. Actually the opposite tends to happen. You will piss off more people into challenging you. Moreover, it is not really just about winning and losing. Getting into a physical confrontation can get you into many sorts of legal problems which is not worth it. He further added that knowing how to fight is like owning a gun. You hide the gun somewhere safe and only bring it out when needed.
"If you've ever trained with a beginner in your own martial art they are worst to train with." Only someone who has truly taught martial arts would say this! When a newbie accidentally gets it right they blast you because they just don't know how to control it yet. Good video.
Man the points he makes are just down to the most accurate point. Things that might easily be taken for granted are just what make the difference in the whole scenario. Thanks really for reassurance.
@@fightscience I honestly just admire your stuff Mark, you have made me feel more aware of my own thoughts as well as others around me. Your the person i'd suggest for training.
My one issue with 'instructors' creating videos of themselves being a badass, is that 99% of the time, their opponent isn't going at them 100% and trying to land a blow. They are basically a walking punchbag for the instructor to look good. I was fortunate enough to have one of the 'old school' instructors of Traditional Shotokan, who when sparring, would match your ability level, speed and aggression, but was still able to let you know when you left yourself open without damaging you.
#5 so important! Getting bone cracking your eye ball and cheek bone can really cause shocking fright and confusion or physical imbalance and time where a man is already making his next move . People don’t just get knocked out easily even grabbing their hair they won’t feel it. Rule one of fighting : be prepared to get hit and definitely learn offensive and a mentally insane level of aggression when you’re scared. I think of them hurting or damaging the most important person or thing I’ve worked for in my life.
Agreed. Also those wingchun guys some of them look good but they also fighting staged in videos. Some wont make it in a street situation. Love this video. Good reminders for us all.
My instructor often said that the first rule to avoiding a fight is to not being in those types of environments, and not hanging out with the people who may tend to get you into those types of situations
This is one of the only influencers on RU-vid that I genuinely enjoy listening to! This man is so on point with his advice every time. He stays on his topic, the application of martial arts in a real life violent confrontation! I love how he uses clips of Master Tu because I've watched many of his videos and he literally is so arrogant he loves to prove himself to beginners and watch his students get injured!!! That is not how you teach, if you ever see anything like that you get up and walk out of the class!He is inviting someone to hurt him for showing off like that. He won't last 2 minutes with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu!
Great advice! Especially #1 My friends all know I study the arts, but even when asked I never demo to them, or tell them exactly what I've studied (unless they are training buddies). Whether on the mat, or on the street, I take a simple boxing like pose with a 1/3 profile, I don't drop into a traditional dachi or stance, dachi are meant to be moved into and out of fluidly, so adopting one early is just asking for problems, it not only advertises your potential for skill, but often will indicate to a fighter with experience what sort of attack you might do. #4 is one that I see a lot of people struggle with, in trad martial arts especially (not a bash, I'm a Trad MA student). After all, on the mat, you're not trying to hurt you partner, so holding back, avoiding certain targets and generally handcuffing yourself in scope of technique is common, especially if your a cross trained Trad MA fighter and in a new gym/dojo/dojang. For example, going from a kicking style into a more grapple/groundwork style, I found myself consciously not performing certain kicks as they would be "unfair" or against the rules for that style, which on the mat is showing respect for your opponent and the style, but in the street, that can get you hurt or worse. Based on the superb guidance in this video, you got my sub, hope to see more GOOD martial arts guidance in the future. Great job!
Actually, as someone who had extensive unarmed combat training from trained masters including a member of the British S.A.S. there are pressure points on the human body that can take an opponent out of the fight. However, there is no guarantee that you will be able to hit those points on an opponent until after you get past their defenses and sometimes, depending on your skill and the skill of your opponent, not even then.
I've seen people (Internet people, to be fair) who've claimed they could take UFC fighters in a street fight because they'd go for the eyes, or the groin, or pressure points, lol. Yeah, try doing that whilst being punched in the face by someone who's stronger, faster, better trained, more experienced, probably more aggressive and can also do any of those things to you as well!
@@tenacioustubbs8358 One more thing. UFC fighters could also take punishments far better than average joes, even when said punishments are dealt TO the cheating parts of the body.
Serious question- have you ever been in a real fight? You sound like you haven't and maybe saw that in a video game. Go watch a real bar fight- if you think for a second that putting your thumb in a mans side when he is coming at you to hurt you will stop him, you are very naïve. In the UFC, men have fought with eyes gouged out and arms broken. Adrenaline does this- even if a man is shot, he will often still advance.
I was just about to say something very similar. Save the spin kicks for display breaking perforated wooden boards while your parents buy you a blackbelt. Sadly that happens very often these days. If you keep paying for grading..you too can be a 5th Dan soon.
EXACTLY--- I AGREE 100%... In ANY situation- if they havne't surprised me and come to me in a way that I KNOW they're coming-- I'm looking for weaknesses....sensitive spots that are open or likely to be.. potential targets if you like- and if they show intention and BEGIN to move-- I'm in for the weakest point I can attack and put them down FAST.. no playing with them.. I'll concern myself with the "legalities" later-- I NEVER worry about legal or not-- THEY are not concerened with it being legal- so F.. the law--SURVIVE- no matter what!!!
See this is why I trained in Japanese JuJutsu. Cuz there is no “stance”, fluid movement in combative situations and keep in mind, that was during a war. Yes they had swords but they could lose them easily and many have during that time. JuJutsu is made for real fights. As the name suggests. The samurai used it for unarmed combat (if needed) and JuJutsu is all about that. You can get the same mentality even if you are trained in Judo or BJJ. But it’s all about knowing how use that real life mentality. I even trained in two Karate style and Judo. Also done some boxing and muay thai way before hand. So you can say I already had experience in real fighting and learned a lot of things people say about martial arts are both correct and incorrect. Experience trumps hearsay. You should always learn to fight unfair cuz in war, everything goes. Same with street fights. Not saying you should kill anybody, but you should be able to know how to fight unfair to gain advantage.
I totally agree, as long as you defend yourself according to the law of the country you live in, or else you go to jail and defend yourself every day from getting raped
You should know how to fight unfair even in a competition. Because if you don't know, you can't handle it. Even if you do know, there's a percentage, you can't handle it. Should consider before, Would you prefer to be a cripple or go to jail. Guidance : a healthy body & mind is your greatest assets in life.
I'm glad my martial arts instructors taught me well because each one of these points was review for me. I would say the first point about not looking like you do martial arts or revealing it is more situational though and that seems to be the point you made as well. If I can see the guy has friends but they're a block a way I might still try credible intimidation first because if he leaves to go get them I can be gone by the time they're back
I remember an episode from the founder of Shotokan karate Gichin Funakoshi's book "Karate do my way of life", where he was attacked by a robber when he was an old man. The thug thought the old man would be an easy target... But then the old Funakoshi' hit the guy with his umbrella and grabbed his testicles so strong that the guy couldn't move until the police came and arrested him. No karate fancy stances, no ceremonies, just simple effective self defense
Always great advice. Very rarely on RU-vid do you get good advice. I’m from a very bad place in Baltimore. I’ve seen every level of violence you could imagine some I wish I could forget. The best thing anyone can do is train. Really train . Win at all costs
Imo it's just 2 points: 1.Remember that the other person is a real threat, not a compliant (sparring)partner...looking at you aikido -.-... 2.There are no rules when it comes to saving your life.Do what works, be it running away like a cheetah or going all out(if you have the advantage).
Great info as always. Thank you guys! Question: if I'm training a discipline where fairness it's paramount, how do I develop my mind to really use all tactics (dirty fighting) when the time comes? Use my friends as hitting bags?
I’ve been training in martial arts for few months now. In training, there are rules and etiquette, we wear gloves and there are time limits. If someone gets hurt, we give them a chance to recover. However, in a street fight, there are no rules. No tap outs. And no time limits. The fight lasts until one person is left standing. That’s not necessarily the best or strongest fighter.
True ...🤔 train for any and all scenarios, think about the things we do casually like walking through the main entrance of our home, getting into the car, getting cash from an auto-teller. The light posts on the streets are great for cover and smashing heads... you know, in case you run into someone who has it coming ☺also the curb on the sidewalk can be unforgiving at the right (...or wrong) angle. And think COMBINATIONS. It's not one kick or punch, it's a quick jab then hair-grab, then pull back and downward. Or it could be a side-kick to the knee followed by a throw or takedown. Fight smart, not pretty (that's for demo 😉).
3:57 - this is huge. In the gym a lot of us train to submit our opponents safely, giving them time to tap, and ensuring everybody avoids injury if they tap in time.
I like the take down and arm bar at the end. The only thing is that while you're grabbing and setting up your move, there's no guarantee that he will be mirroring you. As I have said repeatedly, the problem with grappling is that it makes you extremely vulnerable.
Thank you for the great information, but in many countries as mine Portugal, when you get a black belt at least in any federated martial art you're like branded as a human weapon and obligated to register in the police. You become also obligated to repeat loudly at least 3 times that you are a high level martial artist what puts you straight in a silly position just like a dragon stand and usually escalating the confrontations. If a martial artist doesn't follow those warning procedures and the agressor becomes well injured, in court even in a self defense case the victim can become the agressor. Happened to a Dutch friend of mine in the Amsterdam suburbs being assaulted by 2 guys, 1 ended up in a wheelchair because of a dangerous judo technique my friend got out of jail 1 year later for good behavior.
yeah thats pretty dumb but also correct. Just because some people beat up randoms due to their training it gets other people who try to defend themselves in a disadvantage. If you shot the guy you would prop get away with it easier for self defense
Same here in Belgium where a friend got issue woth two guys in a bus. The two guys were taken down but as he was a black belt he was the one being punished by the court.
I’ve studied different martial arts my entire life. I knew I could take a punch from a larger man (I’m #110). It wasn’t until I found Krav Maga that I learned how to disable someone (we trained attacking the, er-um, manhood I suppose you could say) and we constantly practiced defensive attacks to sensitive areas. I loved it because they would ambush me in the bathroom, getting into my car at night (I never knew it was going to happen, that’s just how my instructor taught). 2 most important areas to attack: crotch and throat. It’s gotten me out of trouble a few times.
I was involved in gang fights in my days of yonder prior to learn martial arts, I can confirm all your six points. It was surprising to me knowing that even advanced students knew virtually nothing of real fight. Some of them learnt it in the bad way but nevertheless many of them couldn't manage that experience and eventually left...
As he stated, if you only train within the confines of your particular area of training then that is the only reference point you have been conditioned to follow.
When I had been younger I had been a football hooligan. I trained so never ran in. The amount of people I watched run in and right into a kick or punch put them on their ass on first hit. Another guy in our group was a boxer he walked up and would put guy after guy down with a hit. At 14 he was knocking men out. I'd say my kickboxing kept me safe, thing is once certain groups knew we were trained they would come for us and never on their own. Got a few injuries and stabbed on two occasions. Looking back I think I was a mug, an idiot. I'd rather walk away from a fight, if I can't I'm not leaving them standing. To old for the bullsh#t these days 😁
I got into a fight pulling my girlfriend's ex boyfriend off of her. I hadn't practiced karate in 9 years due to a back injury. He was currently practicing so I figured he would easily kick my ass. I couldn't remember any moves so I resorted to good old street fighting. I also made the mistake not kicking his ass from the beginning. I wasn't convinced that my girl was done with this guy (which turned out to be true) so I wasn't sure whose side she would take. Therefore I was hesitant to put him down permanently. I let him get up twice which could have gotten me killed. We were both charged with assault so I was trying to be a nice guy for nothing. Never let your opponent get up. Warn him to stay down and punch his lights out if he tries to get up. Worry about the legal crap later. Cops and prosecutors can be real idiots so protect yourself first. One prosecutor told my attorney, "This guy never should have been charged, and I'm not dropping the charges." They're insane people. I now have USCCA self protection insurance. I don't know if it's the best, but it's something. Don't go for the fancy jumping spin kick crap. Get in there and punch, knee, kick, gouge, or bite. Put his ass down violently in the shortest time possible. Just be sure that you were not the aggressor. Idiot cops usually arrest the guy that threw the first punch because they're idiots. If a guy says he's going to kick your ass, that is a credible threat that needs to be dealt with immediately.
The problem with "credible threat" is that they are just words, nothing physical. You, on the other hand, threw the first punch without provocation. You, sir, are the idiot for putting yourself into that situation.
You’ve heard it said differently elsewhere but: Fatigue frightens the fighter. So stay in shape. I would also encourage body shots. They make people nervous and drains away that adrenaline high. Kicks, particularly those in taewkondo, end fights, brutally. That’s what they were made for and you can watch dozens of street fights ended that way. Learn to kick the groin, the liver, the neck, the chin, and especially the knee. Learn to push kick, not just snap kick. Learn to stomp the head, the back, the arms, the knees, the feet. Your object is to debilitate. Then call the police. Your response should be brutal. Brutality demonstrates a respect for yourself and your assailant.
Agreed. I mentioned something similar but referenced Muay Thai strikes or kicks as being brutal but quick to finish fights. I also mentioned body shots are probably more effective in those situations as some are not experienced. They are also somewhat easier to get on target and do not have to be perfectly accurate to end the fight. Most do not expect their opponent to throw a body shot in most street fight situations. I won't suggest Muay Thai is better..but I did suggest it is a brutal art that can end fights very quickly. My 2cnts.
excellent point about the muscle memory of training properly - so no one is injured - being different than the types of movement in a chaotic situation where injury is the objective.
Thank you. Pearls of wisdom and all so very true. As an experienced but mediocre and realistic traditional martial artist, I have had the unfortunate experience of observing some more experienced than I come a cropper in real life combat. The psychology of combat is at least as important as ability and I am eternally grateful for your focus on this and other common sense aspects. ATVB.
In all fairness, the guy in the red shirt actually knocked that other guy out. The other guy instigated it and the guy in the red shirt only got in that karate stance when the other guy kept provoking. The vid is on RU-vid.
True. I don't think he got in his Kung Fu posture because he was showing off. He had decided he's had enough and used his posture to set up a counter attack he knew the other guy was open for.
As a law enforcement officer, a compliance officer, and an instructor, I can tell you that under US federal law, and the law of our state, Virginia, there are many cases where using force against another people is only lawful if they attempt to use force against you first. So even though the most tactically efficient strategy, of striking first, is the most likely to lead to winning, there are many cases where it means that you go to jail
@@demigodubermensch or shoot some kid's dog when going through their yard to the wrong house; or throw a flashback in an infants crib in a no knock raid on the wrong house and not be held liable; or beating homeless people to death and laugh about it later with your buddies
This is a very good video and all your points are 1000% spot on!! Expect the unexpected, win at all costs, and don't think about how you are going to be able to throw different techniques in a certain order or way. I was trained in a martial arts that we said our style is we have not "style" it is do what ever needs to be done and works. You do and use what you are good at and what works best for you. Some other martial artists on RU-vid need to see this video. Thanks again for doing this.
My sifu discussed these with me when I first started learning from them. As an example, they explained that while chi sao is extremely useful for training purposes it is a big mistake to think that it is directly applicable in a real world situation. It must be used with both an offensive and defensive mindset. I was also taught to never use the traditional wing chun guard in a real situation because it just isn't an effective guard against a person making wide punches. While I do practice my forms on the wooden dummy I actually spend most of my time working on foot work and striking. The foot work in wing chun is actually one of the most directly applicable things in the system aside from the center line theory. The issue with wing chun, as an example, isn't really an issue with wing chun but rather how it is taught by a lot of schools. Almost all instructors use intensity but very few, roughly 5-10% imho, use sparring with uncooperative opponents not using wing chun. Since my sifu is an 8th degree black belt in taekwondo, 4th degree in hapkido and has a boxing background in addition to having learned wing chun from Grand Master Kwok I get to see how things work or don't work against an opponent from one of 4 different fighting styles.
Situation awareness is key. They can't fight you if you're somewhere else. I've always been able to see something brewing and either dealt with it before it became a problem or moved myself and the ones I care about well clear of any situation.
Respect to you guys for sharing this. I sadly have been in situations that I couldn't just walk away from. I did walk away after I quickly used two moves to end it. But everything you said I 100% agree with. take care, train for reality and may you never need it. May it be well with you.
One of the best videos that I have see, I realized this long ago when UFC was analyzed by experts back in 2004 to 2008, then in 2010 I come to the conclusion that you can’t block like I was taught in 1998 in Korean or Japanese martial art style. (There no Ki than can make you see the world in low motion) You just protect your head with your hands 🙌 put your hand near the temple to combat punches and to combat grappling and wrestlering put your body in a steady position and hope for the better. (your body stamina and strength will determine the fight but a knockout or submission can probably happen)
Must suck to not get the time freeze thing where you get to take a second to choose options 😘 I assume if it can happen for me everyone else time must not be real 🤭
Honestly mark I've never trained or met anyone thru training who cared about how he looked fighting. The only critiques in terms of looks were...you look stiff, you're too flat footed, looser on the movements, more hip engagement, etc. The thing about how it looks is the more training sparring experience you get it does look better, more fluid, cause your body is engaging without hesitation as one unit in any movement. Great take and another great reaction.
I've heard a lot of people argue about what style of martial art has the best technique for fighting, but the fact of the matter is that the most effective move is the one that ultimately prevents your opponent from continuing the fight, not what style you train in. I'm at a point where due to disabilities I can no longer throw strikes or pick someone up to throw them, so I use a mixture of sweeping techniques that don't require any real lifting to achieve the goal that a throw does, which is to say putting your opponent on the ground. I also use a mixture of simple joint locks, chokes, holds, and even some limb breaks. I also utilize "dirty fighting" moves (a term I actually hate because since I don't train to compete, but to survive) when the opportunity presents itself. I don't care about styles, I care about being effective without getting hung up on things like that. I believe in the use of methods, which is to say that I use what I know as well as taking advantage of anything and everything I can. Style doesn't matter, but using any and all methods available to you (even if that means picking up and utilizing something in my environment as a weapon) is how you make it home alive. Even before being disabled I was never a competitive person and I've never sought out to compete martially, either. There's nothing wrong with competing if that's your aim, but I'm just not a competitive person. I'm still happy to spar of course, but I don't see that as competition the way some people might. I've always relied on technique and the ability to carry out said technique over being physically stronger than my attacker. I maintain fitness as much as I can because of course you do want to be fit enough to use what you know, but I've always trained techniques given I've never been the fastest or strongest in most arenas so to speak. Those who compete have different goals and often different physiques as a result when compared to your average Joe looking guy who may have training focused on defending themselves as opposed to being at peak athleticism. I'm not downing competitive fighters by any means, just merely acknowledging that their training predominantly has a different focus. I've never been a natural athlete or competitive, therefore my training and goals are focused elsewhere. Anyway, long ramble aside, I think this video does have excellent points and it spurred me to share some of my own thoughts on the matter, a lengthy tangent though they may be.
Hello Sifu Phillips! Ur videos are fun to watch and u give excellent advice! Thought ur video was a criticism of Tu Teng Yao 😂 the thumbnail was a little misleading.
😄😄 thank you so so much for making this video extremely necessary to say I'm ashamed to admit that one of those clips of what not to do actually happened to me one time💪🏾😄
as Lee Morrison has said, "hit first, hit hard, be ferocious" and as folk like Loren Christensen and others have been saying for some time, "how you train, is how you'll fight", I am also reminded of that bit by Fairbairn on Defendu, about getting down in the gutter and winning at all costs....Thank you for this
I love Dr Phillips' attitude - intelligent, thoughtful and rational, there's none of the macho posturing or shirts-off flexing you expect from an experienced fighter. Kudos to you and your team, Mark! BTW what's your PhD in? (I'm assuming you're not a medical doctor)
Funnily enough, I like how you critizice without formerly naming him the Wing Chun guy who's been posting full of egotistic videos that end up polluting my Facebook stream, showing that he is less interested in his art than in his look (or haircut). I liked all of these advices, esp. the don't try to look the part one. Great content.
