⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nothing but the BEST! I’ve trained in martial arts for over 30 years, earned black belts in two different fighting systems, and spent over 20 years in the US army where I headed up my unit’s hand to hand combative program. I purchased literally every training video on professor David’s website over 15 years ago and began training his reality based selfdefense system. I was blown away with how much better it improved my ability to quickly and more effectively train others how to stay safe and effectively respond to violence on the streets, on the job or even in hostile combat environments. In my humble opinion, Professor David has always been among the BEST if not THE BEST in the business when it comes to teaching what will really bring you home safe if and when true violence finds you. Much Respect Professor David 🙏🏾👊🏾
Great post! We only know, what WE know. Your experience is what you learned for your situations. I saw it in Marines, at karate tournaments, etc. Dr David’s stuff is spot on. I am of slight build, and strength. So I was picked on my whole life. A different perspective with those gifts. :). Thank you for your post. I learned the hard way, but I learned. No scars!
This is a no nonsense approach a lot of self-defense teachers avoid. Too many "experts" focus on the flashy. The street has only one rule: If someone chooses to attack you... do what works. You walk away and they don't. Great video. Great teaching.
What you're explaining and demonstrating here is exactly what I have been trying to explain to many, many mma people. I spent the majority of my life in the military, I've practiced bjj, and boxing. There is a definite difference between self defense and combat sports. There are some evil, evil people out there, and they will hurt you if you don't prepare correctly.
I wish you were close to Delaware I would love to learn from you. I was in Krav Maga for many years and I thought it was the best system until I started reviewing your videos, so much common sense fighting for the average joe blow. Thanks for sharing and showing the world what true self defense is all about. Shalom
Thank you for having the courage to tell the truth when it comes to combat and protecting yourself. I have recommended your videos, especially to learn the mindset of a fighter and what is self-defense. It’s a mean and violent world we stay in and if you’re not a prepare to face those challenges you could lose your life. That’s real.
people do shell up and they have to move and let their hands go and practice - reps make a big difference and sparring with different people - sometimes you get jumped by multiple people - running can be an option but you may have to fight your way out just to have that option
I've learned over time it's SUPER important to stay calm and be friendly with our enemies even if our anger says destroy them completely. I've learned to keep the peace very calmly and accurately. I have noticed that there are simply just Very Bad Humans on this Planet. Thank you for teaching all of us GOOD information. Blessings my friend.
Right on .. that was solid ... Best defence not be there...as you we're saying that's the best mindset you can have....it's like if someone tossed you something you don't think about it, your hands go up .. don't worry about where are what position your feet is in ... you just empty your miñd ..and strike accordingly...
I kinda wanna make sure that the Icy one sees this 😂 Also just saying the average leg length of a 6' tall person (male and female) is over 3' by between 3 and 5 inches..so with proper technique and basic form a soccer player could kick you while you are in what you have called "The 3' rule" range that I guess means you think you're safe from attack 😅 I am only at 7:27 in the video so.. Imma find out..but wow... I also gotta say that to me because of my training in Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and even just my kick boxing training tells me y'all could both hit each other with a number of kicks at that range...I for sure could I am 6'3" and have trained in some of the most kick heavy material arts with my goal being to be able to keep opponents at exactly that range to kick people at my leisure and pleasure 🤣 ..also just as a striker in general I could probably cross that gap with ease so to in my opinion it is absurd to make a rule about striking distance that is 3'... Anything less than 2 arms length so between 4.5-5' and 6' minimum to think you are "safe-ish" from getting a fist 🤜🏾 or foot 🦶🏾 in the face... Even at about 15' away from most people I am confident I could kick them...from a stand still ...but that is cause I have practiced to be able to go from compromised positions such as sitting in a chair, or laying on the ground on my stomach on my back to even restriction of my hands to tied in front of be hind me...and I can go about 7-17' in any direction around my body and strike a target (the 10' discrepancy depends on what position I am in and what direction I am traveling relative to it) my training like this is something I have done as I wake or just before laying down for rest or as I am rising from a meditation or getting out of a vehicle or for that matter over objects like chairs and tables any number of numerous random places that I deem make sense. I am an absolutely rare example of combat training and perspective while also being an absolute specimen when it comes to speed, mind muscle connection, coordination kinesthetic awareness and athleticism.. I can travel about 20' in less than a sec from a stand still and reach that point 20' away kicking (or punching..I just prefer kicking) through the 20' mark by 3-7' depending on the kick I am doing...and before anyone questions the power of the kicks..know this..I practice these on bags..and people..though I never really hit people with these..for good reason..and though it may seem impossible to some I am for sure capable of such feats...and though I am rare the capacity to do almost a 7th of that distance (so 3' incase anyone did not want to do the math) is incredibly average among people who have training in any number of martial arts...people who play soccer, rugby, probably even pitchers and line backers could smash that gap of 3' and get to some one on the other side smashing them... Again 4.5-5' even 6' rule makes way more sense...though my suggestion would be to have a more clear understanding that people can definitely get to you faster than you might assume..and to assume any distance is truly more safe is absurd. I am guessing he is gonna say something about keeping 3' between you and a person who is charging at you with a barrage..in which case it is alright advice if you give someone some tools that they can implement quickly to act upon the opportunity and do something that actually assists them in staying safe in that space of 3' that they are training/ed to maintain ... Idk...I am not tryna hate or slander or disrespect I just have a very different view...I'm gonna finish the vid now.. see what's up 😅🤙🏾
3ft rule has different rules if you get on that close,,, now if you can see what someone's approach is going to be towards you then take em out if you can,, the 3ft rule might only be a conversation,, building into something,,,
I like this guys' attitude and enthusiasm, but he's definitely in need of a "volume button". 😁 He DOES make some commonsense points about the differences of self-defense & fighting.
You’ve got some good content. I did basic MMA training and your techniques are practical. What do you think about 52 blocks? I think it’s easy to learn and practical.
I love Professor James's advice on attacking the legs as soon as the 3 foot rule is broken. Coming from a background of Wing Chun I do like low leg attacks as a pre-emptive response to an incoming attack. Self defence and fighting ...as different as chalk and cheese! Subscribed, and I am so happy that I found this channel, all the best for 2024 everybody, cheers from Australia 🙂
I'm sure Mike Tyson would be open-minded and understand Mike Tyson is cooler than people think.. I would think Mike Tyson would praise professor Dave for such great knowledge and training expertise and advice i know if I was Mike i would.
To drive this home - Saw a documentary on street kids, and they asked them about fighting. They responded "we dont want to fight, we want to break bones fast, and get their cash"
Knowing is growing my sons are boxers and they are young self defense also let's you know how to and when to fight not just fighting for anything but when,it might go further than the street,it can go all the way to court 😔 this skill gives you the balance cause I want to make it home and my kids as well thank you God bless
I've never trained wanted too but never had the chance but I had to stand my ground my whole life I was raised in a town it's not a city it's a town Jackson TN and I didn't know anyone so I had no friends no one for help when there's over ten guys wanting to jump me but I stood it the best I could so at this age I don't put myself in position or places like that anymore,but now we are dealing with young people that don't know anything about boundaries, boundaries saves lives , the 3 foot rule is a boundary line that will save your life in the street and in the legal system how ever it goes
My brother, if you are not a grappler, then what do you teach for people who shoot and get you to the ground then? The name is offsetting because it has Jitsu at the end of the name. If you're not a fighter, then how do you teach people the proper way to strike then? Just wondering
I just finished the vid... All of that is alright advice and philosophy with a bit of practicality peppered in...sure this stuff applies the scenarios presented but in a scenario where the person knows good point sparring tactics and has preasure tested them in multiple different training methods with multiple other styles or even just a person who trained in Muay Thai or even judo for years... You might find yourself kicked in the face or landing on your face real hard following this advice religiously like he is preaching in this vid... No disrespect but that advice is shallow and emotionally driven from what I can tell... Thanks for making content that at least has sonte valueable info in it.. but you could for sure increase that value in my opinion 😌🤙🏾
Doubt you're gonna pull off any of those things against Tyson. But if you're getting in fights against pro's like that, I'd venture to say that you have a bigger problem than self defence ability - your behaviour and your mind.
Movement, creates movement!
Professor's loud voice alone would make any would be attacker think twice.
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Nothing but the BEST!
I’ve trained in martial arts for over 30 years, earned black belts in two different fighting systems, and spent over 20 years in the US army where I headed up my unit’s hand to hand combative program. I purchased literally every training video on professor David’s website over 15 years ago and began training his reality based selfdefense system. I was blown away with how much better it improved my ability to quickly and more effectively train others how to stay safe and effectively respond to violence on the streets, on the job or even in hostile combat environments.
In my humble opinion, Professor David has always been among the BEST if not THE BEST in the business when it comes to teaching what will really bring you home safe if and when true violence finds you.
Much Respect Professor David 🙏🏾👊🏾
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Great post! We only know, what WE know. Your experience is what you learned for your situations. I saw it in Marines, at karate tournaments, etc. Dr David’s stuff is spot on. I am of slight build, and strength. So I was picked on my whole life. A different perspective with those gifts. :). Thank you for your post. I learned the hard way, but I learned. No scars!
Happy holidays to all. This channel is a community of people who do care. Please share it so that many more can benefit as well. Txs
so you trained for 30 years and it all went down the drain from your own admission
Thanks for showing and explaining the difference btw SD & fighting.
This is a no nonsense approach a lot of self-defense teachers avoid. Too many "experts" focus on the flashy. The street has only one rule: If someone chooses to attack you... do what works. You walk away and they don't. Great video. Great teaching.
I am a Professional Self Defense trainer/Instructor. I have to say that this is pure Gold. I have to give credit where it is do. Great stuff.
Thank god youre here.
THIS MAN IS ON POINT I JUST FINISHED A TEN YEAR BID IN PRISON I WISH I KNEW WHEN I WENT IN WHAT I KNOW NOW!
Somebody needs to slip this guy some Decaff coffee. 😁
That's just pure wisdom speaking. We all just need to pay close attention to what Professor David is saying.
What you're explaining and demonstrating here is exactly what I have been trying to explain to many, many mma people. I spent the majority of my life in the military, I've practiced bjj, and boxing. There is a definite difference between self defense and combat sports. There are some evil, evil people out there, and they will hurt you if you don't prepare correctly.
I wish you were close to Delaware I would love to learn from you. I was in Krav Maga for many years and I thought it was the best system until I started reviewing your videos, so much common sense fighting for the average joe blow. Thanks for sharing and showing the world what true self defense is all about.
Shalom
What are the biggest differences between Krav Maga and Professor David James's self-defense?
Your a cool ol black dude without the tattoo. I ain't fighting you either lol. Thank you for all the great vids iv seen. Your class man.👍
This is why I love prof David
Thank you for having the courage to tell the truth when it comes to combat and protecting yourself. I have recommended your videos, especially to learn the mindset of a fighter and what is self-defense. It’s a mean and violent world we stay in and if you’re not a prepare to face those challenges you could lose your life. That’s real.
These videos are very educational and simple to understand. I only hope more people would tune in. Please share these.
Professor David......Your name shall never be forgotten, much love and regards from Nigeria.
Professor Be Speaking Knowledge l Advise Yaw To Take Notes I Would Love To Train With The Professor Very Smart Man 🫡 To You Professor David
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Great video... haven't been yelled at that much since Parris Island, 60yrs ago
Pure gold!Any seasoned street fighter(sourvivor would be a better term)now that"never fight the other guy way"
My faverite teacher love the clips professor David and kenney are the best
people do shell up and they have to move and let their hands go and practice - reps make a big difference and sparring with different people - sometimes you get jumped by multiple people - running can be an option but you may have to fight your way out just to have that option
I love my mans energy. Be going off
@6:40 The 3 foot rule
@8:47 *"you don't attack me. I attack you dammit"*
@11:39 Would that work against Mike Tyson?
🙏🏿👍👍🤜🤛💪💪 That's what's up ! Thank you for the Self defense Videos Grand Master Self defense Specialist, you are the Mannn !! Keep them coming.
Great Mike Tyson Impersonation Sensi!!!! LOL!!!! Your a Grand Master!
THIS IS PLATINUM CALBER TRANING and KNOWLEDGE!
I've learned over time it's SUPER important to stay calm and be friendly with our enemies even if our anger says destroy them completely. I've learned to keep the peace very calmly and accurately.
I have noticed that there are simply just Very Bad Humans on this Planet.
Thank you for teaching all of us GOOD information. Blessings my friend.
Another great video. Thanks Professor
It was more than helpful professor, it was extremely informative.
I work in Behavioral Health and this guy is 💯
i love this guy like a dad !
Right on .. that was solid ... Best defence not be there...as you we're saying that's the best mindset you can have....it's like if someone tossed you something you don't think about it, your hands go up .. don't worry about where are what position your feet is in ... you just empty your miñd ..and strike accordingly...
Agreed . They are to forms of fighting both can work . It's all in the mindset ....
Top top info so glad i stumbled across your videos a few years back 🙏👌
Thanks!
I hope Mike DON'T WATCH THIS VIDEO!😂😂😂
I kinda wanna make sure that the Icy one sees this 😂
Also just saying the average leg length of a 6' tall person (male and female) is over 3' by between 3 and 5 inches..so with proper technique and basic form a soccer player could kick you while you are in what you have called "The 3' rule" range that I guess means you think you're safe from attack 😅 I am only at 7:27 in the video so.. Imma find out..but wow... I also gotta say that to me because of my training in Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and even just my kick boxing training tells me y'all could both hit each other with a number of kicks at that range...I for sure could I am 6'3" and have trained in some of the most kick heavy material arts with my goal being to be able to keep opponents at exactly that range to kick people at my leisure and pleasure 🤣 ..also just as a striker in general I could probably cross that gap with ease so to in my opinion it is absurd to make a rule about striking distance that is 3'... Anything less than 2 arms length so between 4.5-5' and 6' minimum to think you are "safe-ish" from getting a fist 🤜🏾 or foot 🦶🏾 in the face... Even at about 15' away from most people I am confident I could kick them...from a stand still ...but that is cause I have practiced to be able to go from compromised positions such as sitting in a chair, or laying on the ground on my stomach on my back to even restriction of my hands to tied in front of be hind me...and I can go about 7-17' in any direction around my body and strike a target (the 10' discrepancy depends on what position I am in and what direction I am traveling relative to it) my training like this is something I have done as I wake or just before laying down for rest or as I am rising from a meditation or getting out of a vehicle or for that matter over objects like chairs and tables any number of numerous random places that I deem make sense. I am an absolutely rare example of combat training and perspective while also being an absolute specimen when it comes to speed, mind muscle connection, coordination kinesthetic awareness and athleticism.. I can travel about 20' in less than a sec from a stand still and reach that point 20' away kicking (or punching..I just prefer kicking) through the 20' mark by 3-7' depending on the kick I am doing...and before anyone questions the power of the kicks..know this..I practice these on bags..and people..though I never really hit people with these..for good reason..and though it may seem impossible to some I am for sure capable of such feats...and though I am rare the capacity to do almost a 7th of that distance (so 3' incase anyone did not want to do the math) is incredibly average among people who have training in any number of martial arts...people who play soccer, rugby, probably even pitchers and line backers could smash that gap of 3' and get to some one on the other side smashing them... Again 4.5-5' even 6' rule makes way more sense...though my suggestion would be to have a more clear understanding that people can definitely get to you faster than you might assume..and to assume any distance is truly more safe is absurd. I am guessing he is gonna say something about keeping 3' between you and a person who is charging at you with a barrage..in which case it is alright advice if you give someone some tools that they can implement quickly to act upon the opportunity and do something that actually assists them in staying safe in that space of 3' that they are training/ed to maintain ... Idk...I am not tryna hate or slander or disrespect I just have a very different view...I'm gonna finish the vid now.. see what's up 😅🤙🏾
3ft rule has different rules if you get on that close,,, now if you can see what someone's approach is going to be towards you then take em out if you can,, the 3ft rule might only be a conversation,, building into something,,,
😂😂😂😂
Brilliant
Assassin's wanna get in and get out as fast and efficiently or effectively as possible!
Vee & kenny outstanding.
Excellent analogy on Mike Tyson! Firstly, if it’s Mike, I’m running anyway!😂😂
I like this guys' attitude and enthusiasm, but he's definitely in need of a "volume button". 😁 He DOES make some commonsense points about the differences of self-defense & fighting.
You’ve got some good content. I did basic MMA training and your techniques are practical. What do you think about 52 blocks? I think it’s easy to learn and practical.
Cool!
Always great material you’re putting out.
Truth
I love Professor James's advice on attacking the legs as soon as the 3 foot rule is broken. Coming from a background of Wing Chun I do like low leg attacks as a pre-emptive response to an incoming attack. Self defence and fighting ...as different as chalk and cheese! Subscribed, and I am so happy that I found this channel, all the best for 2024 everybody, cheers from Australia 🙂
3 thumbs up, sir! Thank you, Kenny.
I'm sure Mike Tyson would be open-minded and understand Mike Tyson is cooler than people think.. I would think Mike Tyson would praise professor Dave for such great knowledge and training expertise and advice i know if I was Mike i would.
Thanks so much for the information and for keeping it simple appreciate you
110% agree!
This man is right every video this man is right!!!!!!!!!
Great instruction!!
You're telling the truth and in an interesting manor .Ty Sirs
True brilliance love all of your videos.
I love these videos ❤❤
Simply outstanding!
Nowadays these "Dojo's" as long as you're on time paying monthly fees you'll get a Black Belt. This is the real deal
These guys are the best!!!
This advise is gold!!!!
Thanks! Love your style! Subbed!
To drive this home - Saw a documentary on street kids, and they asked them about fighting. They responded "we dont want to fight, we want to break bones fast, and get their cash"
I like how there is no music, it feels like I am right there in the Dojo.
Excellent video
Video was Helpful
It's so true 👍!!!
Awesome video!
Keep goin Professor
brilliant!!!!
I love you guys 😊
💯
Knowing is growing my sons are boxers and they are young self defense also let's you know how to and when to fight not just fighting for anything but when,it might go further than the street,it can go all the way to court 😔 this skill gives you the balance cause I want to make it home and my kids as well thank you God bless
I've never trained wanted too but never had the chance but I had to stand my ground my whole life I was raised in a town it's not a city it's a town Jackson TN and I didn't know anyone so I had no friends no one for help when there's over ten guys wanting to jump me but I stood it the best I could so at this age I don't put myself in position or places like that anymore,but now we are dealing with young people that don't know anything about boundaries, boundaries saves lives , the 3 foot rule is a boundary line that will save your life in the street and in the legal system how ever it goes
Great
Vee did you ever know my uncle Leo Thalassites????
Good
Does it help to watch the attackers chest?
OSS ! 👊🏾👊🏼
Great teaching. But why do you yell all the time? 😉
Why not kick with your front foot since it's closer
My brother, if you are not a grappler, then what do you teach for people who shoot and get you to the ground then?
The name is offsetting because it has Jitsu at the end of the name.
If you're not a fighter, then how do you teach people the proper way to strike then?
Just wondering
I did the 3 foot rule and kick the attacker , long before I herd of the 3 foot rule . I just didn’t call it that .
The most trusted technique,is the one practiced, I'm a defensive student
Love is agressive,no mercy,loud voice/technics,intensity of all videos,u don’t make soldiers by handing them plasters ok?😄loose your soft ways people!
😊 love his angry instruction style. Obviously he never coaches snowflakes
You bring Mike Tyson down knees and nuts legs that will bring any man down he can't hit
I just finished the vid... All of that is alright advice and philosophy with a bit of practicality peppered in...sure this stuff applies the scenarios presented but in a scenario where the person knows good point sparring tactics and has preasure tested them in multiple different training methods with multiple other styles or even just a person who trained in Muay Thai or even judo for years... You might find yourself kicked in the face or landing on your face real hard following this advice religiously like he is preaching in this vid...
No disrespect but that advice is shallow and emotionally driven from what I can tell... Thanks for making content that at least has sonte valueable info in it.. but you could for sure increase that value in my opinion 😌🤙🏾
Doubt you're gonna pull off any of those things against Tyson.
But if you're getting in fights against pro's like that, I'd venture to say that you have a bigger problem than self defence ability - your behaviour and your mind.
I know your passionate about teaching but Sir, why the yelling??
Stop yelling plz gve me headache
Fake self defense guy exposes his neck knockout zone with his sideways elbow parry. Looks cute. 😏
I wish this guy would speak up. I can barely hear him…………
I like everything your saying but please do it calmly you're going to give yourself a heart attack if you don't calm down. Look after yourself
stop yelling
You softer than drug store cotton
why the yelling boring
NAH!
A drilling instructors precious voice is important, pay attention bro,,
Professa tell it my braddah 🫡🤙🏼🥋