I have found a very effective way to stop an attack consisting of punches and strikes (some people punch so fast that you can't block or 'dodge' in time when in range and in that case you need to know how to move with the blow so that it is less impactive) is to move in close, immobilise, grab or trap the arms of the assailant and use joint manipulation or throwing, it is odd you do not mention this as another alternative to 'dodging' but I guess you're not a Jiu Jitsu or Judo or wrestling sort of guy ?
If a video uploaded comes from sensei Ando, I am always excited to watch and even binge watch the previous ones!!! I already knew it would be awesome!!! 😎 Cool.
Thank you, once again, for the good advice. I miss martial arts and these videos remind me about some good things that I've thought about and other things that I haven't considered.
Karate and other traditional martial arts have become so watered down to appeal to sport competiton that many of the techniques have become ineffective. Take for instance the upwards block of Karate. Do that in a real fight and you may block the first punch but the next punch is going to hit you right in the face. How it should be really done is you step in while blocking, and use your forward momentum to jamb your forearm into your attackers arm pit, breaking their posture, affording you to counter attack. Your attacker can't attack you when they are off balanced or falling down. Even that circular block, requires a step in to be actually effective. You just don't stand there to block. That does nothing to stop an attack. The missing component is the step in. The secret sauce is using the block and turning it into an attack that breaks your attackers posture and stance. Karate blocks are blocks that become attacks when used the right way
Von Ace then those teachers must be horrible, I've been fortunate enough to train in traditional karate and learned proper blocks, if it doesn't work then they are not teaching traditional karate right
+Von Ace So much depends on the teacher. It sounds like you figured out how to make your martial arts work for you… Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Keep fighting!
Good point Von Ace and great video Sensei Ando. I’ve studied traditional Okinawan karate as well as a Freestyle martial art and fought in full contact tournaments and I can attest that the traditional blocks cannot stop a punch (in fact - trying to do so against a full force punch can separate your shoulder). The boxing and Thai boxing blocks and parries work better. However, as Ando mentioned, the blocks seen in many katas are actually strikes and breaks. Also, they work better at very close range - like when your opponent is right on you and the block intercepts the attackers arm closer to his body, or is a strike to disrupt his advance and set you up for the next technique.
Exactly! I was taking my exam in Taekwondo and instead of being taught legit moves they taught us moves to impress an audience! *I ENDED UP DANCING WITH FANCY MOVES FOR THE EXAMS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY FIGHTING.* Needless to say, I dropped Taekwondo seven years ago.
A very great advice sir keep on!! I was always blocking and protecting my head while in a fight and because of that I couldn't fight back and the enemy would just throw a wave of attacks at me but this video taught me so much once again thanks
Can you do a video on training yourself not to flinch, cause I have a problem with closing my eyes everytime I get a punch swung at me. It's probably cause my brother slammed me into this bed frame edge when I was younger, I have a really small awesome scar from that 😂😂
+KittyKittyCuddle :P I think all of the advice from Ziggy is great! The good news is I don't think it takes very long to get over that fear of being hit in the face. Especially for someone who already has a scar! Keep fighting! :-)
Closing your eyes is not bad. What's wrong is if you're closing your eyes even when an attack isn't coming towards your face. Blinking will only make you blind for a tenth of a second, but if dust, blood, sweat, or a fingertip get into your eye, you will be blind for even longer. Don't train yourself not to close your eyes. Train yourself to get your head out of the way if anything comes at it, while at the same time, maintaining balance so as not to fall down. Do this by standing against a wall and having a partner throw punches at you, then blocking them.
This is one time when it's a compliment to say that you're OFFENSIVE! And while on the subject of offensive attacking, how do you respond to a FLURRY OF PUNCHES using your philosophy here? :-)
Maybe he's trying to say there should not be such thing as a block without an offensive intent, like setting your self up for a strike. But to say to not work on blocking at all? What I heard him say is just let your body do it naturally. But there really is something to be said for considering the angles at which your arms meet the attack, extended or tight and tucked. Are you trying to further close the gap with the block or open the gap more? How do you block without crossing your center line and making yourself even more vulnerable than you were? Do I grasp and lock the incoming attack or deflect and slip or destroy with force? I can't imagine Ando is advocating to not think at all about defense but rather to consider how it sets up offense.
Exactly right. If you’re only thinking about defense, you’ll eventually get hit. If your defense is linked to your offense, mentally and physically, then you’ll always have a shot. Thanks for having faith in me!🙏🏻
Just don't go to that creepy criminal stalkers house on the original karate kid film and do wax on along with wax off and definitely don't paint the sickos house otherwise you will get yourself into strife and know it's fictional. The cobra kai karate group motto is similar to what you've described 1. Strike first 2..strike hard 3. No mercy
Hey old man what's up teaching. Doesn't work in the street tell me about it all teaching kids about sports karate like 1.2 Point sparring instead of teaching how to defend themselves in the streets
This is the best advice i have heard in a while. I already instinctively block when needed when sparring but i focus to much on that part and it screws me up. Thanx ando!
amazing video I've just watched like 10 of your videos at once today and written some short notes. was kinda wondering if you'd maybe do some street weapons videos? like how to use a pen if you're on the ground fighting for your life or just how to improvise in the street? hope that's a good suggestion :)
+Dr Zeus That's a great idea, sir! Of course, I don't want to get sued for showing people how to kill someone with a pen! But you've got me thinking… :)
Ando Mierzwa I'm so glad you're considering my suggestion! I was working on asking shane from fighttips to discuss what he carries every day and where he keeps everything in order to stay safe and light on their feet. So I hope you maybe discuss things like that in the video 😀
Terrell you don't want to show people have to break bones huh what about somebody's trying to hurt you really bad in the streets then what honey do you teach him how to defend yourself in Susie way or something come on martial arts is about martial arts and how about tournaments and trophies
PLEASE READ THIS!!! I NEED AN OPINION AND HELP: 😫I have always wanted to learn Karate but i never have had the opportunity to join. I really want to join in but I'm not sure if I should because I am now really old compared to little kids that join when are four years old. I am going to turn 14 tommorow and I don't know if I should join a karate class or not. PLEASE HELP GIVE ME YOUR OPINION SHOULD I PURSUE MY DREAMS OR JUST CONTINUE WITH MY LIFE.
Love your videos. There is always good information and tips to help people to improve themselves. I have been training in martial arts off and on since I was a young child. Some traditional and some military. Currently studying Kajukenbo. Bruce Lee is credited with saying "Learn everything you can, and make it your own" or something to that effect.
You're absolutely right! If the bad guy throws looping hooks counterpunch him using speed and accuracy. Thanks for the great advise via another great video.
Well just watch dragon ball. Really though. I’ve never done boxing or got serious with martial arts, and I actually know how to block punches. But as you said, you shouldn’t only focus on dodging and blocking, but I focus a lot on blocking and planning my next moves. That also makes it way worse for me because I’m just stuck blocking punches and I can’t get out of it. So instead, when I start boxing, I’ll focus more on offensive. Thanks
My classmate (everyone's enemy) always bullies us (including girls) but Sir Ando, you're motivating me, making me stand up for the bully, you always share good advices and tips, i really appreciate it Sir. God bless you 🙏
So, back in the day about a million years ago (early '70's) Bruce Lee was becoming a known name; 'Kung Fu' the television show was out; and Chuck Norris had just won his fifth or sixth consecutive middle weight karate title. Writers/reporters were still trying to get their heads wrapped around the martial arts and one asked Norris what he would do if he were attacked by three or four guys in an alley. Norris replied without hesitation, "I'd look for a 2x4 or a brick, something to hit them with." The reported was confused. After all he was talking to a demonstrably fairly bad ass fighter. Norris elaborated by saying he could miss and hit a wall and break his hand or one of the idiots just might get lucky. Sage words, I think. Peace.
This was a great video, unlike many others that advocate mostly useless and dangerous defensive tactics! Allowing an attacker to grab you or strike first, could get you killed. Many specific defenses are taught for such kind of attacks. But we will often never know the true intent and capability of an assailant or his accomplices. He or they, may be hiding deadly intentions, may be stronger, may be concealing weapons, may have friends close-by to join in, once the attack begins. So be aware and avoid possible danger situations, look for escape routes, AND NEVER allow such persons to get close to you if you are uncertain about them. A street attack can unleash brutal and deadly violence, it is not sport, there are no rules, no time outs, no one to rescue you or loved ones. So, "Those who can run away, live to fight another day." This is smart, there is no shame, no dishonor. I survived what appeared to be a car jacking attempt from 3 thugs by doing this. If you cannot run, had time to tell your aggressors to STOP, but contact is imminent, you MUST quickly take the fight to them (hopefully you have been properly trained), act with strong determination, speed, and simple combination power blows to vital areas, and/or use of a self-defense tool until you are able to escape. In such serious situations, you must flip that internal switch, and go from all that is normal, to the worst fucking nightmare your aggressors have ever known. I often say, "Let your power and determination flow from your heart." In my experience with formal martial art trainings, this practical approach gives best chances of survival.
There are formal blocks in WTF Taekwondo, but during sparring they are not really used. In highschool I would just throw out defense entirely, as only two people I knew could strike properly enough to actually hurt me (my instructor and my buddy Ben), so aside from involuntary reflexive blocks, I would just no sell entire barrages as I advanced on my opponent so I could get close enough to strike and/or grab and bind.
Even more Bruce Lee's phylosophy. But honestly, I'd go further, don't block and then strike. Strike and block at the same time. Or even better, strike and parry at the same time. I could make a whole video on it, explaining it to the smallest detail, but I won't. I'm not photogenic or charismatic enough to make anyone listen. Anyway, you got my thumbs up. Keep up the great work.
Didn't mean to trick you! What I said was you don't really need to know HOW to block... your body will just do it if you let it. If I throw a punch at your face, you'll put your hand up to block it. That's a natural reaction... so use it! Focusing more energy on a defensive action can mess up your chances of landing a counter. Make sense?
The blocks from classical karate are rather similar to bareknuckle boxing parries. If you want to look at defense classic pugilism is probably some of the best to look towards a street fight as it basically was street fighting for money. While blocks certainly aren't essential, you can use them to great effect. I'd say limb destruction of Paul Vunak fame can certainly end a fight without striking. Just look at when Anderson Silva broke his leg or a classic counter to a bareknuckle jab- the reinforced elbow.
So you don't know how to break somebody's collarbone and your master I'm here. Karate instructor how long you been practicing I mean don't you teach your students how to defend yourself and they have to break somebody's bones
i've seen a lot of your videos and...it seems you lack a lot of fundamental philosophy that the modern martial artist has. like your so called "triple-f stances" can be effective at avoiding punches and increasing range, with your leaning and twisting, just keep your eyes on your opponents strikes. also blocking can be really effective, especially with wing chun style parries, a long with elbow blocks, and even headbutts, also of course combine them with counter attracts. check out th-cam.com/video/V_IptmmTd1g/w-d-xo.html if you want to know some good basic ones, and you can develop variations from that. also muay thia has a really good blocking style. oh and if your left hook is vulnerable to landing with your pinky knuckle and breaking it if you clip them at a certain range, i wouldn't throw it like that. you might even be better off punching into a thumb slightly down twist, it has more range, and you can hit something hard as hard as you can without breaking your hand, its like a way of throwing a looping jab, which if they slip your jab you can change the striking vector by following through to the left in a wrist twist to land with your 2 good knuckles, or you could just keep your thumb up. i hope you learned a little from this constructive criticism if you saw it.
If the other fellow looks to get winded easy, you can let him get tired. If the other guy is way talented keep the arms and elbows tight crowd the guy moving the arms around and hope he hits an elbow. If you can't win focused on him focus on your skills.
I do agree that it is important to attack whenever you can but it should not always be the main priority because if your opponent is stronger,faster,or bigger than you,your offense will not be able to match his and you’ll be losing anyway.instead, I think the best way to survive a fight is to really balance your offense and defense so they can both work together just like you mentioned with following up defensive movements with offensive attacks.Great video tho 👍🏿
I totally agree and I think that this is a wonderful way to learn how to fight and have a good self-defense! My biggest thing is is I'm totally defensive first person then offenses to the 100% max so I think he was saying the same thing because we don't teach people in martial arts to attack people. We teach them to defend people off being attacked... right? A lot of times I tell my students let that guy attacked me at 100% great that's when I throw him that's when I can defend myself the best because he's all in anytime you're all in! I feel that means everything that I know works after that moment thank you
+Ty Hatfield That advice sounds right on, Ty. No one can attack you without opening up some target on themselves. If you can stay calm, you can take advantage of it. Counterattack!
I blocked a guy all day when he was attacking me and he caught me with an instrument on the side of my eyebrow and I went down like a sack of potatos. I never felt in danger but looking back i wish i knew how to take advantage of any one of those blocks to put him on his ass. He was swinging wildly and was not that strong, I just thought I could block till he got tired. When i fell on my ass he ran away and i just felt embarrassed.
that is complete bullshit, offcourse you need to learn how to defend aswell, this guy is a complete disaster. if for any reason something happens and you need a quick defence you gota have your reflexes trained, and THEN counter, but if u never trained defence and go all out just attacking you will fuckin get tired so fast you wont last and in the street you will get countered once and u r over and if it goes to the ground u will have no energy to continue. this guy should be banned from giving information
Just saying... I get tons of questions about how to block. I think the better question is how to counterattack. Like you say, it’s about training reflexes. If your reflex is to just keep blocking, you’re giving the bad guy time to hit you. The sooner you turn the tides the better. Thanks for the comment.
Great video sensei Ando. Looking forward to another great videos. For me, the biggest obstacle in my training is how to keep focusing when being attacked. Usually i lost my sight on my opponent's moves and it goes downhill (getting caught by a lot of combos) :'(
you put on words very exactely..clear and direct but there is an different kind of intelligence a kind of movement one..and you need to be prepared in an situation ,what is the optimal distance to hit and to avoid strikes.and so on ..maybe i need to continue watching your videos
You're completely right sensei, in a real life situation you either run for your life or close off the distance, trap so he stays close, unleash all you got on him, and get out as quickly as possible there's no in between it's not a sparring session next thing you know his friends could jump in and kick your ass.
+Victor cabral I would agree with that, Victor. You want to escape or control the situation as quickly as possible. Don't give bad guys a chance to complete their plans!
It's nice to punch somebody with this attacking you but what happened with the guys a little taller and has a longer arms than what do you do can you teach how to break somebody's collarbone thank you
That thumbnail reminded me of that scene in Winter Soldier where Cap charged the mini gun with his shield. He was using the same cover tactic while charging.
I hear most top level fighters say you can tell how good a person is by their defense since it is based solely in experience and some training while the majority of training is offense
"Trust me on that I punch a lot of kids" Hi welcome to a watch list
+Clorox Bleach Ha! Time to change my name... :)
Ando Mierzwa hshahhaahhahahah you so funny sir
Clorox Bleach found you
@@AndoMierzwa I do it all the time!Its fun!Everyone does it :D
@@Schrodingers_kid HA!
Awesome advice with just enough humour to keep me and my loved ones interested. thanks so much!
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
Really great !!! ..
Thanks for the kind words, sir!
I have found a very effective way to stop an attack consisting of punches and strikes (some people punch so fast that you can't block or 'dodge' in time when in range and in that case you need to know how to move with the blow so that it is less impactive) is to move in close, immobilise, grab or trap the arms of the assailant and use joint manipulation or throwing, it is odd you do not mention this as another alternative to 'dodging' but I guess you're not a Jiu Jitsu or Judo or wrestling sort of guy ?
I'm an everything sort of guy. Do whatever you can!
nice tips with a pinch of humour
Thanks for the comment, sir!
Not showing any pictures I only just waste my data here
dude i died when u said "trust me, i punch a lot of kids" Hahhahahaha
+Forces You thought I was kidding? :-)
Ando Mierzwa ;)
I don't consider it a good week unless I've punched, kicked, or thrown about a dozen kids.
It's good therapy. :)
Lol
Never block the enemy's punches with your face, you should headbutt their fists instead.
+Vitor Kiguchi That is an excellent strategy! ;)
I like that!
Vitor Kiguchi I don't get it
J Mack top of the head is stronger than the knuckles. so if you would headbutt their punch you would damage their hands alot maybe even break them
Actually this is pretty smart why am i not doing this
Liked the video even before watching.
+Milky Dromeda That's very kind of you. Thank you!
uh why?
Me too!!!
If a video uploaded comes from sensei Ando, I am always excited to watch and even binge watch the previous ones!!! I already knew it would be awesome!!! 😎 Cool.
How can you dislike something without watching it
RIP Sifu
+Deja Keith Thank you. It was a sad day. :-)
Deja Keith wait sifu is dead nooooooooooooooo
He was a lame Sifu who only taught you to block instead of taking a hit. Do not mourn for him.
your sifu looks exactly like you
Who is Sifu?
Thanks Ando I can always rely on your advise to make me a better fighter
+TMNT FOREVER It is truly my pleasure and honor. :-)
Thank you, once again, for the good advice. I miss martial arts and these videos remind me about some good things that I've thought about and other things that I haven't considered.
+Timothy De Vita Martial arts misses you, too! Can you find 10 minutes today? Come on! :)
"even little kids put ther hands up when you punch them trust me on that i punch alot of kids" LMAO😂😂😂😂😂
Sad, but true! :)
@@AndoMierzwa the joking guy hehe we never shall punch kids but u are the joker joking around as usually .
Karate and other traditional martial arts have become so watered down to appeal to sport competiton that many of the techniques have become ineffective. Take for instance the upwards block of Karate. Do that in a real fight and you may block the first punch but the next punch is going to hit you right in the face. How it should be really done is you step in while blocking, and use your forward momentum to jamb your forearm into your attackers arm pit, breaking their posture, affording you to counter attack. Your attacker can't attack you when they are off balanced or falling down. Even that circular block, requires a step in to be actually effective. You just don't stand there to block. That does nothing to stop an attack. The missing component is the step in. The secret sauce is using the block and turning it into an attack that breaks your attackers posture and stance. Karate blocks are blocks that become attacks when used the right way
Von Ace then those teachers must be horrible, I've been fortunate enough to train in traditional karate and learned proper blocks, if it doesn't work then they are not teaching traditional karate right
+Von Ace So much depends on the teacher. It sounds like you figured out how to make your martial arts work for you… Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Keep fighting!
+U WOT M8 True!
Good point Von Ace and great video Sensei Ando. I’ve studied traditional Okinawan karate as well as a Freestyle martial art and fought in full contact tournaments and I can attest that the traditional blocks cannot stop a punch (in fact - trying to do so against a full force punch can separate your shoulder). The boxing and Thai boxing blocks and parries work better. However, as Ando mentioned, the blocks seen in many katas are actually strikes and breaks. Also, they work better at very close range - like when your opponent is right on you and the block intercepts the attackers arm closer to his body, or is a strike to disrupt his advance and set you up for the next technique.
Exactly! I was taking my exam in Taekwondo and instead of being taught legit moves they taught us moves to impress an audience!
*I ENDED UP DANCING WITH FANCY MOVES FOR THE EXAMS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY FIGHTING.*
Needless to say, I dropped Taekwondo seven years ago.
I like the introduction of skits in your videos
+U WOT M8 Thank you very much! :-)
A very great advice sir keep on!! I was always blocking and protecting my head while in a fight and because of that I couldn't fight back and the enemy would just throw a wave of attacks at me but this video taught me so much once again thanks
Right! You can't hide forever. Glad you're okay!
Ok. My approach to sparring and fighting has just had a change for the better. Thanks : )
Awesome. Attack!!
stoping the video to comment, brilliant words right from the start!
+Igor Kalember Ha! Thank you, Igor! :-)
This man is a legend he still replies to comments even though the video was made in 2017
Can you do a video on training yourself not to flinch, cause I have a problem with closing my eyes everytime I get a punch swung at me. It's probably cause my brother slammed me into this bed frame edge when I was younger, I have a really small awesome scar from that 😂😂
Ziggy thanks for the help!
+KittyKittyCuddle :P I think all of the advice from Ziggy is great! The good news is I don't think it takes very long to get over that fear of being hit in the face. Especially for someone who already has a scar! Keep fighting! :-)
+Ziggy I love all that advice, Ziggy. Thank you for helping!
KittyKittyCuddle :P you can't no flinch no matter how much you train. Don't believe me. Watch any mma/ufc fight/street fight
Closing your eyes is not bad. What's wrong is if you're closing your eyes even when an attack isn't coming towards your face.
Blinking will only make you blind for a tenth of a second, but if dust, blood, sweat, or a fingertip get into your eye, you will be blind for even longer.
Don't train yourself not to close your eyes. Train yourself to get your head out of the way if anything comes at it, while at the same time, maintaining balance so as not to fall down. Do this by standing against a wall and having a partner throw punches at you, then blocking them.
I love sensei ando
Then I love you, too! :)
I feel need to write fanfic...
@@Schrodingers_kid
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Excellent video as always Ando. You're definitely my favorite martial arts channel on YT !
+Julien Thévenoz That is a great complement, sir. Thank you!
I can dodge forever. With my long legs, I can always dodge straight to my home
+xSferQx Ha! Keep running! :-)
I kneed my cousin in the knee when he tried to knee me he fell holding his knee HE'S 13 IM 10
This is one time when it's a compliment to say that you're OFFENSIVE! And while on the subject of offensive attacking, how do you respond to a FLURRY OF PUNCHES using your philosophy here? :-)
So Mr. Miyagi just wanted someone to wash his cars and improve his house.
Maybe he's trying to say there should not be such thing as a block without an offensive intent, like setting your self up for a strike. But to say to not work on blocking at all? What I heard him say is just let your body do it naturally. But there really is something to be said for considering the angles at which your arms meet the attack, extended or tight and tucked. Are you trying to further close the gap with the block or open the gap more? How do you block without crossing your center line and making yourself even more vulnerable than you were? Do I grasp and lock the incoming attack or deflect and slip or destroy with force? I can't imagine Ando is advocating to not think at all about defense but rather to consider how it sets up offense.
Exactly right. If you’re only thinking about defense, you’ll eventually get hit. If your defense is linked to your offense, mentally and physically, then you’ll always have a shot. Thanks for having faith in me!🙏🏻
Just don't go to that creepy criminal stalkers house on the original karate kid film and do wax on along with wax off and definitely don't paint the sickos house otherwise you will get yourself into strife and know it's fictional.
The cobra kai karate group motto is similar to what you've described
1. Strike first
2..strike hard
3. No mercy
There is truth to be found everywhere! Thanks for the comment!
"trust me on that I punch a lot of kids" best quote ever
😁👍🏼
Loved the dying words of the great karate master lol!
😁👍🏼
Thanks , love the "happy life" title, and the video
+Humberto Gallegos Thank you, Humberto! Your feedback means a lot!
Nice vid sensei! Hey can you do a video about KMF... Really wondering about it. Thanks. :D
It's a fine system. And there's a time and place for everything!
It's okay what you're saying but any better to break somebody's collarbone I'll break his windpipe
Hey old man what's up teaching. Doesn't work in the street tell me about it all teaching kids about sports karate like 1.2 Point sparring instead of teaching how to defend themselves in the streets
Floyd mayweather am I a joke to you?
😄
Makes sense . Very realistic . I’ll be more aggressive from now on
I think you'll see a difference!
Thank you for putting this info out there. By far one of the most misuderstood concepts of self defense.
+Bryce Keeney Glad we're on the same page, sir. Keep fighting!
This is the best advice i have heard in a while. I already instinctively block when needed when sparring but i focus to much on that part and it screws me up. Thanx ando!
+Gabriel seven Awesome, Gabriel! If you trust your blocks, you have so much more brainpower left over for strikes! Happy training!
amazing video I've just watched like 10 of your videos at once today and written some short notes. was kinda wondering if you'd maybe do some street weapons videos? like how to use a pen if you're on the ground fighting for your life or just how to improvise in the street? hope that's a good suggestion :)
+Dr Zeus That's a great idea, sir! Of course, I don't want to get sued for showing people how to kill someone with a pen! But you've got me thinking… :)
Ando Mierzwa I'm so glad you're considering my suggestion! I was working on asking shane from fighttips to discuss what he carries every day and where he keeps everything in order to stay safe and light on their feet. So I hope you maybe discuss things like that in the video 😀
Terrell you don't want to show people have to break bones huh what about somebody's trying to hurt you really bad in the streets then what honey do you teach him how to defend yourself in Susie way or something come on martial arts is about martial arts and how about tournaments and trophies
Whenever I attack first I'm blamed for being the offender. Sheesh.
Usless.. show some demo
I just had an epic sword fight with my 4 year old niece at my cousin's house. Where's my Kung Fu belt?,. / , . // // :) Lol! q
+Theron1480 I'll have one sent by drone. :-)
Oh, ok. Sweet.
PLEASE READ THIS!!! I NEED AN OPINION AND HELP: 😫I have always wanted to learn Karate but i never have had the opportunity to join. I really want to join in but I'm not sure if I should because I am now really old compared to little kids that join when are four years old. I am going to turn 14 tommorow and I don't know if I should join a karate class or not. PLEASE HELP GIVE ME YOUR OPINION SHOULD I PURSUE MY DREAMS OR JUST CONTINUE WITH MY LIFE.
If you don't want to give me your whole opinion you can LIKE= PURSUE YOUR DREAMS AND LEARN KARATE.
Yes, Jennifer. Join Karate! You're not late. 14 is perfect!
Join karate say yolo
Thank you sir....Love from India....😊😊😊😊....
+Tarun Dubey Love back at you from the USA!
Great stuff Ando. You cant just block forever. Even blocking does chip damage until your guard breaks.
Yes, sir! Every punch you allow could be the last one. Gotta turn the tables ASAP! Thank you for the comment!
This is a kind of f u to jiu jitsu Welbilt on basically defending
Thx man to day I got in a fight with my bully all ur vids helped me thank you very much
Whew! Glad you made it. Be safe, my friend!
How do you kick and kick higher and higher to the Hawaii
Thanks a lot for your videos, they have actually helped me a lot in my training =) greetings from Chile.
+DarkRaziel That makes me very happy! Greetings from the USA!
Love your videos. There is always good information and tips to help people to improve themselves. I have been training in martial arts off and on since I was a young child. Some traditional and some military. Currently studying Kajukenbo. Bruce Lee is credited with saying "Learn everything you can, and make it your own" or something to that effect.
+qman9990 Yes! The martial arts is a lifelong journey. The art changes you and you change your art! May the journey continue! :)
Can you make a video on the spinning hook kick?
+Darion Collins I'll add it to the list. Although I do have a hook kick video and a spinning back kick video… it will be a combination of both! :-)
Aang whould like a word with you.
You're absolutely right! If the bad guy throws looping hooks counterpunch him using speed and accuracy. Thanks for the great advise via another great video.
Thank you for the comment, Mario! Happy training!👍🏼
Well just watch dragon ball. Really though. I’ve never done boxing or got serious with martial arts, and I actually know how to block punches. But as you said, you shouldn’t only focus on dodging and blocking, but I focus a lot on blocking and planning my next moves. That also makes it way worse for me because I’m just stuck blocking punches and I can’t get out of it. So instead, when I start boxing, I’ll focus more on offensive. Thanks
You got it exactly right. Make it work!
My classmate (everyone's enemy) always bullies us (including girls) but Sir Ando, you're motivating me, making me stand up for the bully, you always share good advices and tips, i really appreciate it Sir.
God bless you 🙏
If the good guys don’t stand up, then the bad guys win. Stay safe! Bless you, too! 🙏🏻
So, back in the day about a million years ago (early '70's) Bruce Lee was becoming a known name; 'Kung Fu' the television show was out; and Chuck Norris had just won his fifth or sixth consecutive middle weight karate title. Writers/reporters were still trying to get their heads wrapped around the martial arts and one asked Norris what he would do if he were attacked by three or four guys in an alley. Norris replied without hesitation, "I'd look for a 2x4 or a brick, something to hit them with." The reported was confused. After all he was talking to a demonstrably fairly bad ass fighter. Norris elaborated by saying he could miss and hit a wall and break his hand or one of the idiots just might get lucky. Sage words, I think. Peace.
Thanks for sharing!
This was a great video, unlike many others that advocate mostly useless and dangerous defensive tactics! Allowing an attacker to grab you or strike first, could get you killed. Many specific defenses are taught for such kind of attacks. But we will often never know the true intent and capability of an assailant or his accomplices. He or they, may be hiding deadly intentions, may be stronger, may be concealing weapons, may have friends close-by to join in, once the attack begins. So be aware and avoid possible danger situations, look for escape routes, AND NEVER allow such persons to get close to you if you are uncertain about them. A street attack can unleash brutal and deadly violence, it is not sport, there are no rules, no time outs, no one to rescue you or loved ones. So, "Those who can run away, live to fight another day." This is smart, there is no shame, no dishonor. I survived what appeared to be a car jacking attempt from 3 thugs by doing this. If you cannot run, had time to tell your aggressors to STOP, but contact is imminent, you MUST quickly take the fight to them (hopefully you have been properly trained), act with strong determination, speed, and simple combination power blows to vital areas, and/or use of a self-defense tool until you are able to escape. In such serious situations, you must flip that internal switch, and go from all that is normal, to the worst fucking nightmare your aggressors have ever known. I often say, "Let your power and determination flow from your heart." In my experience with formal martial art trainings, this practical approach gives best chances of survival.
I agree, Dr. J. Thank you for sharing your experiences here! Keep fighting! :)
There are formal blocks in WTF Taekwondo, but during sparring they are not really used. In highschool I would just throw out defense entirely, as only two people I knew could strike properly enough to actually hurt me (my instructor and my buddy Ben), so aside from involuntary reflexive blocks, I would just no sell entire barrages as I advanced on my opponent so I could get close enough to strike and/or grab and bind.
Good plan.
Even more Bruce Lee's phylosophy. But honestly, I'd go further, don't block and then strike. Strike and block at the same time. Or even better, strike and parry at the same time. I could make a whole video on it, explaining it to the smallest detail, but I won't. I'm not photogenic or charismatic enough to make anyone listen. Anyway, you got my thumbs up. Keep up the great work.
+Piotr Litwic Absolutely, sir. Preemptive striking and simultaneous striking are the best! Thanks for the comment.
Philly shell stance
Sweet science!
you didn't say any techniques for blocking and slipping! you just said remember to counter if and when you block or slip. click bait
Didn't mean to trick you! What I said was you don't really need to know HOW to block... your body will just do it if you let it. If I throw a punch at your face, you'll put your hand up to block it. That's a natural reaction... so use it! Focusing more energy on a defensive action can mess up your chances of landing a counter. Make sense?
The blocks from classical karate are rather similar to bareknuckle boxing parries. If you want to look at defense classic pugilism is probably some of the best to look towards a street fight as it basically was street fighting for money. While blocks certainly aren't essential, you can use them to great effect. I'd say limb destruction of Paul Vunak fame can certainly end a fight without striking. Just look at when Anderson Silva broke his leg or a classic counter to a bareknuckle jab- the reinforced elbow.
I'd say you know what you're talking about. Thanks for the comment!
thanks this will help me next sparring session at my dojo, I got kicked hard in the jaw. Ando ur vids are VERY helpful
Yikes! Glad you’re okay. Hope you’ll bounce back even better!
So you don't know how to break somebody's collarbone and your master I'm here. Karate instructor how long you been practicing I mean don't you teach your students how to defend yourself and they have to break somebody's bones
I’m not making public videos about breaking bones, no. 🙏🏻
My Sensei used to say, “a blocker is a loser”. That being said, if you are in a position where you must block, block.
Well said! 😁
i've seen a lot of your videos and...it seems you lack a lot of fundamental philosophy that the modern martial artist has. like your so called "triple-f stances" can be effective at avoiding punches and increasing range, with your leaning and twisting, just keep your eyes on your opponents strikes. also blocking can be really effective, especially with wing chun style parries, a long with elbow blocks, and even headbutts, also of course combine them with counter attracts. check out th-cam.com/video/V_IptmmTd1g/w-d-xo.html if you want to know some good basic ones, and you can develop variations from that. also muay thia has a really good blocking style. oh and if your left hook is vulnerable to landing with your pinky knuckle and breaking it if you clip them at a certain range, i wouldn't throw it like that. you might even be better off punching into a thumb slightly down twist, it has more range, and you can hit something hard as hard as you can without breaking your hand, its like a way of throwing a looping jab, which if they slip your jab you can change the striking vector by following through to the left in a wrist twist to land with your 2 good knuckles, or you could just keep your thumb up. i hope you learned a little from this constructive criticism if you saw it.
Thanks for the feedback. I saw it!
If the other fellow looks to get winded easy, you can let him get tired. If the other guy is way talented keep the arms and elbows tight crowd the guy moving the arms around and hope he hits an elbow. If you can't win focused on him focus on your skills.
Thanks for the tips!
Roman Gonzales went down swinging
I do agree that it is important to attack whenever you can but it should not always be the main priority because if your opponent is stronger,faster,or bigger than you,your offense will not be able to match his and you’ll be losing anyway.instead, I think the best way to survive a fight is to really balance your offense and defense so they can both work together just like you mentioned with following up defensive movements with offensive attacks.Great video tho 👍🏿
I appreciate your thoughts! Thank you!
you train to "go down swinging" I train to have the other guy go down and leave myself standing. But I know what you meant. Good advice
+ShalomYal Ha! You got me!
May I ask u sir why u call urself sensei and not sifu when u practice Chinese kung fu? Good content btw ! Subscribed.
I've studied multiple arts. And my mom doesn't know what Sifu means!
I totally agree and I think that this is a wonderful way to learn how to fight and have a good self-defense!
My biggest thing is is I'm totally defensive first person then offenses to the 100% max so I think he was saying the same thing because we don't teach people in martial arts to attack people. We teach them to defend people off being attacked... right?
A lot of times I tell my students let that guy attacked me at 100% great that's when I throw him that's when I can defend myself the best because he's all in anytime you're all in! I feel that means everything that I know works after that moment thank you
+Ty Hatfield That advice sounds right on, Ty. No one can attack you without opening up some target on themselves. If you can stay calm, you can take advantage of it. Counterattack!
I blocked a guy all day when he was attacking me and he caught me with an instrument on the side of my eyebrow and I went down like a sack of potatos. I never felt in danger but looking back i wish i knew how to take advantage of any one of those blocks to put him on his ass. He was swinging wildly and was not that strong, I just thought I could block till he got tired. When i fell on my ass he ran away and i just felt embarrassed.
Thanks for sharing that. Now you know! Stay safe. 🙏🏻
that is complete bullshit, offcourse you need to learn how to defend aswell, this guy is a complete disaster.
if for any reason something happens and you need a quick defence you gota have your reflexes trained, and THEN counter, but if u never trained defence and go all out just attacking you will fuckin get tired so fast you wont last and in the street you will get countered once and u r over and if it goes to the ground u will have no energy to continue.
this guy should be banned from giving information
Just saying... I get tons of questions about how to block. I think the better question is how to counterattack. Like you say, it’s about training reflexes. If your reflex is to just keep blocking, you’re giving the bad guy time to hit you. The sooner you turn the tides the better. Thanks for the comment.
Great video sensei Ando. Looking forward to another great videos.
For me, the biggest obstacle in my training is how to keep focusing when being attacked. Usually i lost my sight on my opponent's moves and it goes downhill (getting caught by a lot of combos) :'(
It takes training to keep breathing and not flinch under pressure... just keep going!
Gonna keep practicing sensei. Thanx for the motivation :D
Awesome!
you put on words very exactely..clear and direct but there is an different kind of intelligence a kind of movement one..and you need to be prepared in an situation ,what is the optimal distance to hit and to avoid strikes.and so on ..maybe i need to continue watching your videos
I’d say we both should practice more than talk or watch videos. 😄
I'm curious as to what kind of martial arts master Ando does, pretty sure it's kung fu right? but what kind?
+Kyle Main art is Tsoi Li Ho Fut Hung... or San Soo.
You're completely right sensei, in a real life situation you either run for your life or close off the distance, trap so he stays close, unleash all you got on him, and get out as quickly as possible there's no in between it's not a sparring session next thing you know his friends could jump in and kick your ass.
+Victor cabral I would agree with that, Victor. You want to escape or control the situation as quickly as possible. Don't give bad guys a chance to complete their plans!
What if the person fighting you gets you in a chokehold but they’re really strong and you can’t pull their arms free? What to do?
You pass out! That's why prevention is #1. :)
What is this very is blocks .
It's nice to punch somebody with this attacking you but what happened with the guys a little taller and has a longer arms than what do you do can you teach how to break somebody's collarbone thank you
Hit anything hard enough and it’ll break! For bigger guys, close the gap. Dancing around will get you beat up!
That thumbnail reminded me of that scene in Winter Soldier where Cap charged the mini gun with his shield. He was using the same cover tactic while charging.
Ha! I see it. 👍🏼
Look to his ears in this second 3:09
Even his ears ready to block punches 🤣🤣🤣
Elephant power! 😁
Naw this man is violating kids that's crazy (thanks for the video very helpful)
Thanks! 😁
Stop punching kids! Use joint locks, they don't leave marks! 😉 That was good delivery though. Very funny!
+Randy Brown Mantis Boxer Sifu! Always honored when you visit! Off to arm bar a child... :)
My pleasure. I enjoyed the video.
Can you talk about offences attacks, it takes a relatively a short time to train offensive fighting then defensive fighting?
Once you give yourself permission to go after somebody, instincts kick in. If you can train those instincts, even better!
Best time to practice is at Thanksgiving gatherings. ( available kids)
HA! 😄
I hear most top level fighters say you can tell how good a person is by their defense since it is based solely in experience and some training while the majority of training is offense
+GokuInfintysaiyan Really good defense is almost invisible. It looks like someone should be getting hit, but they just don't!
you punch kids////bruh
Ite official. I til I sign up for MMA I'm watching this guy.
Thank you for the comment! 😁
I always got taught to block while dodging to open your hips and then strike them
Do your thing!
Exactly there really is no such thing as self defense there is only violence, the blocks are really breaks
RIght. Stop the attack at first contact if possible!
Hey you werent there with Sifu, maybe he said that... ok no... xD
Anything is possible. :)
Only lecture, no practical demonstration???
Yup. I’m hoping you’ll fit the idea into what you do.
So, you would categorize yourself as a 'swinger'?
Ha!
punching kids my favourite pastime lol hahaha hahaha
If you can get away with it! ;)
If I loose this fight tomorrow I’m blaming you ya know 🤣
Hope you’re okay!
IMA SWINGIN' LIKE A SWINGSET
What did you mean by the blocks we learn are actually strikes and attacks?
If your block is an attack, you may not have to block again. 😁