Martial arts is just training your muscle memory to react in a certain way that way it will be easier to defend yourself. Along the way u learn how fragile the human body is and how easy it is to take a life. This is supposed to help u appreciate life, avoid conflict and look at others as your equal.
We should also talk about the mindset of self-control when a fight isn’t necessary. A lot of people fight over perceived “disrespect” and that’s a problem. If you’re going to shove somebody or get in their face because they call you a name then the problem is still with your own self control, even if they are in fact being a jackass to you. Now on the other hand, if someone’s actually threatening your life or gets physical with you or your loved ones, that’s different. But we all know at least one guy who gets in fights because of his own ego and pride not letting him walk away.
Spot on. As a 40 plus years practitioner. I have had many street fights and not one of them has left their hand out for me to block, or thrown just one punch. It is a barrage of whatever. Mindset, is key. The training is key, but the streets are not the Dojo. Great clip, Michael. Thank you.
This is very true. A real fight is nothing like that staged or choreographed looking pretty stuff they show us. It's ugly, dirty and violent. And people can die. Real talk.
You have to know when to turn the Killer Instinct button on. Also when to get out of there too. Retreating is a big one too. Fighting is the lowest form of communication. You have to act like an Animal if necessary. Look at Animals fighting they don't think or care about hand positioning, stance, kicks. They just go by feeling target anything that will stop a person from trying to harm them. Cat's fighting in alley is crazy.
The basics. Quick. Swift. Strong. Settle when necessary. Preserving energy. Spiritual balance. Physical balance. Accuracy. Trickery. Mine slaying. Meals that bring the best balance to you in all senses. One with everything around you. Heightened sense. Strengthen all things. Be balanced my friends.
I got into an altercation last week at work were a guy came at me swinging wildly and and punching in anger, and by keeping a calm state of mind and not getting into a panic fight I was able too diffuse the situation in about 12 seconds by slipping his punches and submitting him with a guillotine choke, it was a perfect example of keeping in the right mindset and fighting smarter not reckless
I had to learn this, too. On the street there is no warmup, no instructor, no timer, there is eventually not enough space for trained tricks, there is no friendly attacker, there is just a fist or a knife hitting you and so it's getting started.
Sparring also helps with self defense too in the sense that it keeps you from feeling invincible and puts enough realism into you to make you realize that you need to adapt and adjust to your opponent if you are to come out on top.
I agree. Mindset is everything. It determines your success as a fighter. It determines how you learn, train, and apply your art. Whether it's only one, or many. It also determines your martial arts philosophy. I've trained in different arts in the military, and civilian world. I've trained in Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's original), Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, Jujitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Sambo, Eskrima, MACP (Modern Army Combatives Program), and SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program). I'm a student of many, master of none. Master of my mind and body. I've created my own mindset and philosophy. I only train for combat, life or death. If I fight, it's because the attacker or attackers are trying to end me, so I end them first, with any weapon, no hesitation. I take what is natural and learned quickly. Techniques that are learned quickly, are efficient, are of natural movement, and create the most damage. Then I focus on manking the techniques more powerful, faster, and focused on vitals. While applying the basic combat principles, physical balance, mental balance, position, timing, distance, momentum, leverage, and vital targets. The striking principles, attitude, fluid shock wave, and target selection. I take all of this and apply my three most important principles for combat. The three S's, Strike Fast, Strike Hard, and Strike Vitals.
Martial arts is just training your muscle memory to react in a certain way that way it will be easier to defend yourself. Along the way u learn how fragile the human body is and how easy it is to take a life. This is supposed to help u appreciate life, avoid conflict and look at others as your equal.
Most underrated unappreciated black man on earth.
I was a bouncer for 4 years and a police officer for 23 and I've seen some shit. Truer words were never spoken than what Michael Jai White said here.
Mike Tyson - “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."
“ belts are nothing, skill is something, but intent is everything”
We should also talk about the mindset of self-control when a fight isn’t necessary. A lot of people fight over perceived “disrespect” and that’s a problem. If you’re going to shove somebody or get in their face because they call you a name then the problem is still with your own self control, even if they are in fact being a jackass to you. Now on the other hand, if someone’s actually threatening your life or gets physical with you or your loved ones, that’s different. But we all know at least one guy who gets in fights because of his own ego and pride not letting him walk away.
As I said earlier in a video, MJW is very underrated!!!!
Spot on. As a 40 plus years practitioner. I have had many street fights and not one of them has left their hand out for me to block, or thrown just one punch. It is a barrage of whatever. Mindset, is key. The training is key, but the streets are not the Dojo. Great clip, Michael. Thank you.
This is very true. A real fight is nothing like that staged or choreographed looking pretty stuff they show us. It's ugly, dirty and violent. And people can die. Real talk.
You have to know when to turn the Killer Instinct button on. Also when to get out of there too. Retreating is a big one too. Fighting is the lowest form of communication. You have to act like an Animal if necessary. Look at Animals fighting they don't think or care about hand positioning, stance, kicks. They just go by feeling target anything that will stop a person from trying to harm them. Cat's fighting in alley is crazy.
"Fighting is not pretty."
This hit hard! I'm not afraid to stand up for myself or my loved ones or if I feel someone needs someone to step in because they need protecting.
This channel should have millions more subs. Great advice all the way.
This by itself IS a self defence lesson.
The basics. Quick. Swift. Strong. Settle when necessary. Preserving energy. Spiritual balance. Physical balance. Accuracy. Trickery. Mine slaying. Meals that bring the best balance to you in all senses. One with everything around you. Heightened sense. Strengthen all things. Be balanced my friends.
I got into an altercation last week at work were a guy came at me swinging wildly and and punching in anger, and by keeping a calm state of mind and not getting into a panic fight I was able too diffuse the situation in about 12 seconds by slipping his punches and submitting him with a guillotine choke, it was a perfect example of keeping in the right mindset and fighting smarter not reckless
"if I fight Thor, Thor gone have to die"
I had to learn this, too. On the street there is no warmup, no instructor, no timer, there is eventually not enough space for trained tricks, there is no friendly attacker, there is just a fist or a knife hitting you and so it's getting started.
Sparring also helps with self defense too in the sense that it keeps you from feeling invincible and puts enough realism into you to make you realize that you need to adapt and adjust to your opponent if you are to come out on top.
I agree. Mindset is everything. It determines your success as a fighter. It determines how you learn, train, and apply your art. Whether it's only one, or many. It also determines your martial arts philosophy. I've trained in different arts in the military, and civilian world. I've trained in Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's original), Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, Jujitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Sambo, Eskrima, MACP (Modern Army Combatives Program), and SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program). I'm a student of many, master of none. Master of my mind and body. I've created my own mindset and philosophy. I only train for combat, life or death. If I fight, it's because the attacker or attackers are trying to end me, so I end them first, with any weapon, no hesitation. I take what is natural and learned quickly. Techniques that are learned quickly, are efficient, are of natural movement, and create the most damage. Then I focus on manking the techniques more powerful, faster, and focused on vitals. While applying the basic combat principles, physical balance, mental balance, position, timing, distance, momentum, leverage, and vital targets. The striking principles, attitude, fluid shock wave, and target selection. I take all of this and apply my three most important principles for combat. The three S's, Strike Fast, Strike Hard, and Strike Vitals.