He won one MMA fight, and now he’s a jerk!

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  • Q&A with the coach. A concerned viewer tells the story of a friend he trains with who won his first MMA fight and then started acting like a know it all jerk at the gym. Shanghai-based MMA coach Ramsey Dewey addresses the issue of how to deal with searingly arrogant people. I recount the story of how winning my first MMA fight was the worst thing that could have happened.
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  • @brokenradio9590
    @brokenradio9590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Update : so I tapped him out multiple times since and he still has not changed. Your right, just have to let him learn for himself.

    • @js1741
      @js1741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Holy crap! After all these months? Any more MMA fights, or does he just walk around pretending 1-0 REALLY means undefeated?

    • @brokenradio9590
      @brokenradio9590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@js1741
      Pretty much, he has entered a couple bjj matches/amature kickboxing matches and earned a stripe, he now knows he is not invincible but I think he reckons he has earned wisdom points becuase of that.

    • @JagAgemo
      @JagAgemo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍❤

    • @paulpolito2001
      @paulpolito2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Coach is right, bro... you've been a good friend, you tried. Like Ramsey said, ya can only truly control your own thoughts, mindset and actions. Hope the dude comes around.

    • @nwchrista
      @nwchrista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He needs to be fully submitted or flat out knocked out to get it.

  • @thechallenger752
    @thechallenger752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    “Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.”

    • @cheshire_skatkat9093
      @cheshire_skatkat9093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      "Slowly....gently....this is how a life is taken."

    • @fabioverissimo1033
      @fabioverissimo1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      True desperation is known... Only when escape is impossible

    • @dakkadakka7697
      @dakkadakka7697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *S N O R T*

    • @fabioverissimo1033
      @fabioverissimo1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Darkest dungeon is the best rpg

    • @AstralS7orm
      @AstralS7orm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Remind yourself that overclownfidence is a quick and hilarious killer.

  • @me0101001000
    @me0101001000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    "Be humble, or you will be humbled."
    I think I'll just quote you on that.

    • @joelancon7231
      @joelancon7231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Hes pretty much quoting my homeboy Jesus "let he who praises himself let him be humbled, but Let he who humbles himself let him be praised"

    • @michaelharder9737
      @michaelharder9737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@joelancon7231 Pride comes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    • @philpowell9111
      @philpowell9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PRIDE COMES BEFORE A FALL !

    • @jeegunugger1871
      @jeegunugger1871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      O

    • @Sk0lzky
      @Sk0lzky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You'll probably be humbled many times anyway but if you're humble you won't mind :v

  • @_--INFiNiTE_C0NSCi0US--_
    @_--INFiNiTE_C0NSCi0US--_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    Dude.... Your voice, word-flow, and wisdom is seriously epic.

    • @TrueBagPipeRock
      @TrueBagPipeRock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      not fair how cool his voice is. I'd rather have a top voice than be a top fighter at this point in my life.

    • @itzgobi5624
      @itzgobi5624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      One of the best mma channel's out there

    • @oldpondfrog788
      @oldpondfrog788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Dude sure does seem to think before he speaks which is so very rare on Utube. Sure some rehearse their script but few think.

    • @thedoubtfuls
      @thedoubtfuls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pastoral voice and diction

    • @juanvelasquez4682
      @juanvelasquez4682 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. His bullshit voice is why I stopped listening after a few seconds. This isn't radio. Be real.

  • @Helltown66
    @Helltown66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent."
    Lao Tzu

  • @ChestGuyMGTOW
    @ChestGuyMGTOW 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    lost my first fight, won my second in a dominant fashion. i felt on top of the world. i didn't think i let it get to my head at the time. i thought i was just more confident. thinking back i was definitely just cocky. went into my third fight thinking "i'm gonna kill this kid he's a wrestler, and i can box, and wrestle." haha....he k.o.'d me in 14 seconds. it was pretty funny tbh. i think it was a lucky shot, but either way it was a humbling shot. have a scar to show for it too. i'm not embarrassed by it, but i feel like i owe him a real fight. looking back at the fight i won, i keep seeing all the shit i did wrong.

    • @threethrushes
      @threethrushes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Good story. Takes guts to expose one's shortcomings.

    • @deivytrajan
      @deivytrajan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you share a video or the names? Would love to watch it, maybe with a bit of your commentary behind it :D

  • @zackiechan8680
    @zackiechan8680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Ramsey Dewey: "Ew, touching another man!"
    Master Ken: "The mind is the most powerful weapon any martial artist can have. The second most powerful is the groin grab."

    • @musicalneptunian
      @musicalneptunian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Master Wong: shouting ayahhhhhhh is the ultimate weapon; from then on winning the fight needs no more technique.

    • @docducttape9270
      @docducttape9270 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eeeew cooties! Hahaha

    • @MzuMzu-nx1em
      @MzuMzu-nx1em 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The secret technique is the almighty finger in the ass

    • @sexualharassmentpanda7273
      @sexualharassmentpanda7273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MzuMzu-nx1em only in Japan.

    • @MzuMzu-nx1em
      @MzuMzu-nx1em 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sexualharassmentpanda7273 ???? Maybe my jocke is too doo dirty???

  • @gingercore69
    @gingercore69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Grappling is not gay if you say no homo first!
    Today i had my first bjj class ever, got a bit dissapointed by the lack of oiled muscle guys

    • @CommanderSharpEye
      @CommanderSharpEye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I believe you want German wrestling...

    • @paulpolito2001
      @paulpolito2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I believe the activity you are attempting to participate in may not, in fact, be a martial art (as such).

  • @heatto162
    @heatto162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    When i wrestled i had this t shirt, it said ...somwhere there is someone who trains 2 hours harder than you , who runs more than you each day, who wants it more and when you meet him in competition he will beat you.

  • @fernandososa6507
    @fernandososa6507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This reminds of of a week ago when a guy, who was kind of my rival since we entered the same day at the gym and are the same age, that hasn't come to my gym in ages came back. I chatted a bit with him since he hadn't come for so long and he said something along the lines"Oh, you're a brown belt now, bet that if I hadn't gone I would be a black belt by now, considering I was Sensei's favorite. I can still kick your ass though".
    This kind of annoyed me for two reason, he believes that being a black belt automatically makes you better than everyone, when in fact it's very far from that, I've known blue belts that have beaten black belts. Second, even before he left he always thought to be better than me when we were actually pretty tie. The result? We made some sparring and he couldn't touch me.
    Hope he got the lesson.

  • @RoleCrow
    @RoleCrow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Miyagi: "don't matter how good you are theres always someone better."
    Jon Jones: "Hold my picogram."

    • @chazgirl6186
      @chazgirl6186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jon Jones is a great fighter but it is tainted with his substance abuse.
      Dan Sevran: hold my beer

    • @snorlaxcom
      @snorlaxcom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *pictogram

    • @LegendaryBilly
      @LegendaryBilly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thiago Santos : “ Hold my Hammer “

    • @Chabadou
      @Chabadou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jon Jones has actually explained that there are better fighters than him where he trains and he hasn't gotten to beat them.

    • @abmo32
      @abmo32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Chabadou yeah that's part of his new image, he was told he is an arrogant prick and people dislike him, now he plays the humble, friendly neighboorhood bro and gives credit to some myterious stranger. wooh hoo. He also said that he feels he can not beat every heavyweight. Make no mistake, he is convinced that he can beat everyone. Most people in the UFC genuinely believe they can beat everyone, no matter how unrealistic it is objectively (Ferguson ankle pick any1?)
      Do you really think that there are multiple newcomer who dominate the most accomplished UFC champ in training and we haven't heard of him yet? There are plenty of young talents without a doubt but JJ is in his prime right now. Maybe in a couple of years, someone will figure him out, but right now, I don't think so.

  • @meowmeowone8479
    @meowmeowone8479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Dewey my guy, you NEED to record audiobooks! You MUST!

    • @RamseyDewey
      @RamseyDewey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I have.

    • @BWater-yq3jx
      @BWater-yq3jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He did Jack Dempsey's book.

    • @raymeester7883
      @raymeester7883 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      His voice is very well trained. He may be a better orator than he is a marital artist.

    • @daniel-zh9nj6yn6y
      @daniel-zh9nj6yn6y 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raymeester7883 1. That's a bit mean (saying he's a better orator). 2. He actually has stage experience.

    • @raymeester7883
      @raymeester7883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y I don't think it's mean. I know he is a marial artist but I have to look up his record to see how he compares.
      But, within a few seconds I put his among the world's best orators by just listening. I think he is that good.

  • @williamfield8576
    @williamfield8576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Great comments . Love the arts and mma. Black belted in Taekwando at 65 and do tai chi every day at 80. Never give up.

    • @bluecaster
      @bluecaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow black belted in Taekwando, I'm 49 and think I'm too old for BJJ. You are an inspiration!

    • @BWater-yq3jx
      @BWater-yq3jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So YOU'RE the guy that threw Ramsey and his friends all over the place! 😄

  • @re5ath
    @re5ath 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Who else clicked this thinking master Wong had an MMA fight?

    • @theoneanton
      @theoneanton 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me. Totally me.

    • @itzgobi5624
      @itzgobi5624 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

    • @MzuMzu-nx1em
      @MzuMzu-nx1em 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The weird thing about wong controversy is that he is a master of wing tsun and tai ch'i and all the criticism comes from mma and UFC. another problem is find an UFC or mma practitioners belonging to the same weight class for an eventual match.

    • @kovenmaitreya7184
      @kovenmaitreya7184 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol I did suspect that's who he was talking about.

    • @daniel-zh9nj6yn6y
      @daniel-zh9nj6yn6y 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MzuMzu-nx1em Master Wong makes videos on ground fighting, which he doesn't know much about. But I think he would have done well in a Sanda fight, when he was younger.

  • @musicalneptunian
    @musicalneptunian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    16:30
    Absolutely. When I was 13 I went on a two man kayak with a teacher. Down the river we went. We turned too soon at a corner and crashed into branches. I was thrown out into the river. I have never felt such a God-like degree of force. I had no control over where I went. I had a life jacket on; yet the downward force of the current still kept pushing me totally under the river. Every 30 seconds I would go totally under, swallow water, rise up again, then get sucked back under and so on. The noise was just deafening. The hiss, the rorar, the rush of the river water and current. I started seeing newspaper headlines "kid dies at camp". Eventually I stopped and I felt my helmet crashing against something fibreglass and hard. I was in a tiny boxed space; I had gone under the river and had come up under the upside down kayak. Now, there is more air in there and space than you would think; it was a 2 man kayak. But I could not do anything. A hill giant couldnt lift the kayak from below; I was stuck. Then someone lifted it up.
    I was awestruck. That wasn't even whitewater. From then on I have never taken rivers, oceans or any water lightly. I treat all water with respect. I did have another go with the teacher that afternoon; we did it right and made it. I can see why people had river Gods and Ocean Gods. Once you are in the water it doesn't matter if you are Tarzan; you are going where the water wants you to go.

    • @vladimir1180
      @vladimir1180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your username fits you well

    • @justinfilipovic8939
      @justinfilipovic8939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I take it you've never heard of kratom?

    • @thechallenger752
      @thechallenger752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Conan would say otherwise

    • @jooot_6850
      @jooot_6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk about you but I’d just swim

  • @spoonman73
    @spoonman73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    We learn more from our losses than from our wins. In my first Karate tournament way back in the eighties lol I got humiliated by a seasoned player. I trained like a madman after that and came back to become state champion that year. That was a major lesson in my life and I only realized it after looking back at it. Now I trade stocks and I always say the worst thing that can happen is for someone to make a lot of money right off the bat because they learn nothing and inevitably end up giving it all back and then some. Stay humble, my friends.

  • @michaelharder9737
    @michaelharder9737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "There's always a bigger fish."
    I remember this in everything, because when I forget I prove it to be true.
    Also, thanks for addressing my question about pursuing professional fighting at an older age.

  • @ardynizunia9709
    @ardynizunia9709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    This whole video you are wording and pronouncing all you say as if you are our spiritual teacher and are giving us a Yoda peptalk lol. Love it.

    • @thomasmcgregor2011
      @thomasmcgregor2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He needs to do some relaxing bedtime stories to fall asleep to

  • @LastRellik
    @LastRellik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wha? What the heck? I just discovered you a few days ago. I wasn't expecting this level of raw wisdom. I needed to hear this now, thank you.

  • @heavymeddle28
    @heavymeddle28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    When I attended my very first judo competition, a club championship I was 12. Weighed 36 kg. A blue belt 10 yr old girl threw me around like a ragdoll. Ippon after about 30 sek. That humbled me for future tkd and judo competitions😂

    • @MrHeathcliff83
      @MrHeathcliff83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me gave it a fetish :-D oss

    • @heavymeddle28
      @heavymeddle28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrHeathcliff83 😂

    • @KentPetersonmoney
      @KentPetersonmoney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @TH-cam Troll just because she was younger doesn't mean she was smaller. Kids grow at different rates. When I was 12 some 9 year olds were just as big as me.

    • @sunchips18
      @sunchips18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kent Peterson Their name is literally TH-cam Troll. Don’t bother replying to them. XD

    • @mambasneak3929
      @mambasneak3929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sunchips18 i want some pussy

  • @thecrankster4162
    @thecrankster4162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Awesome video Ramsey, You should be UFC Commentator and Analyst!!. Keep up that awesome wisdom brother.

  • @OldGoat-cw8he
    @OldGoat-cw8he 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the humbleness in your approach. Thank you again for the excellent content.

  • @pelegst
    @pelegst 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was always attracted to martial arts because of everything except being able actually fight. I liked the physical conditioning and appreciated the beauty in the movements and forms. I admire the upper-level practitioners for their skill and dedication. And as this video does so well, the way it can teach a person wisdom and improve one's character are important benefits. That it can also teach one to fight is, to me just an extra benefit but it is by far, for me, the least important one. One can train his mind and character by just listening to Ramsey's wisdom, his life lessons. And it is so clear to me that he is a man of uncommon honesty and integrity so I know that I can trust what he has to say.

  • @seamusgreenmurphy
    @seamusgreenmurphy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never seen this channel before but that story about your debut fight sucked me right in. Very gifted storyteller

  • @Ryxerz
    @Ryxerz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You easily have one of the best TH-cam channel, you're videos are so inspiring, thanks.

  • @punkerguy805
    @punkerguy805 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ramsey, Thank you... I recently injured my knee... And I've been struggling to keep the faith... Your videos for what ever reason... Just hearing you say go out and train keeps me going man... Thank you for this catharsis. You really do help.

  • @EgoCityGamingUK
    @EgoCityGamingUK 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice, mate.
    I’m happy I stumbled upon your channel, it’s very educational and very honest. Thank you

  • @dondasher58
    @dondasher58 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great words and ideas to remember. Thank you.

  • @homelessmans2cents675
    @homelessmans2cents675 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an excellent speaker. When I watch a video I watch the whole thing. Thank you

  • @vaibhavgurung5585
    @vaibhavgurung5585 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your videos first Ramsey, then I watch it. And maaan I’m never dissapointed. Thank you for this timeless pearl of wisdom! 🙏🏻

  • @davidleonel5033
    @davidleonel5033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great words sir ! Applicable to all facets of life , many thanks

  • @seanhatton4013
    @seanhatton4013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This right here finally gelled why I love your podcasts so much but couldn’t articulate until now: when it could be easy to rag on other people, you turn it into an insight for humility and self-improvement. I realised I keep turning in for the life lesson, and fighting is just a metaphor.
    Love your work Coach, don’t ever stop 🙏

  • @johnhendricks1998
    @johnhendricks1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Humble your self before you are forced to be humbled" there's a quote like that in the bible.

  • @anthonyshi3031
    @anthonyshi3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wisdom, Ramsey. I could listen to you talk all day.
    Thank you.

  • @jurekt1294
    @jurekt1294 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, that was really insightful, I'm so happy to have watched it. The thoughts you've shared, should be the first lesson in every combat training class, especially for youngsters.

  • @victornalin
    @victornalin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've discovered your channel just this week. I've been watching many videos almost every day. I like your take on traditional martial arts, combat sports, the industry of self defence and all. But this video here one was the best so far in my opinion! "Change yourself, humble yourself. You can't control the other." Great teaching! God bless.

  • @alexander_sedov
    @alexander_sedov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for making so good content.

  • @neatoz3221
    @neatoz3221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Ramsey bout to end this mans whole career

  • @garycleveland6410
    @garycleveland6410 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got an education (or a reminder) listening to this talk. Thank you!

  • @scootertart
    @scootertart 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    more words of wisdom and honesty from Mr Dewey, nice one good sir

  • @The-Travel-Man
    @The-Travel-Man 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Monumentally humbling message, thank you!

  • @Halffullofjuice
    @Halffullofjuice 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can relate this to sales. I have been selling for over 20 years in various industries and I have been constantly told that I'm the best salesman they have ever met. I say thank you but tell them I am always learning. I love taking out new sales people becuase even tho I'm training them, I pick up new ways and new ideas by watching them stumble through the awkwardness of sales. I also watch videos of people in sales who are honest and put the customer first. I always am learning and it will never stop if I truly want to be the best in my field. If you remain humble in life you will have the most opportunities open for you and grow exponentially as a person.
    Great message and thank you for all your videos.

  • @niggarise92
    @niggarise92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much of this you have said, if not everything, is the definition of Ernest Hemingway's quote from The Old Man and the Sea "A man can be destroyed but not defeated".
    You are a very good teacher.

    • @RamseyDewey
      @RamseyDewey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love that book. I used to listen to the Charlton Heston audio version on repeat when I was a kid.

    • @niggarise92
      @niggarise92 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RamseyDewey It is a good book indeed. The book really shows how experience makes a man, that your enemy is also your brother and the relationship between teacher and student. I really wished I had an audio version because english is not my native language so there is probably many things in the book I missed or did not really get. With an audio book it would have probably been different. But it is a great book nonetheless.

  • @skulqerX
    @skulqerX 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ramsey thank u so much for the new mic. Can hear u alot better. I was thinking about listening to podcasts on my daily commute,but listening to u and reflecting on myself beat alot of them

  • @HunterX57
    @HunterX57 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    After watching a few of your videos, I have to say you have a great voice for youtube. Keep up the good work Ramsey Dewey.

  • @adamainsley770
    @adamainsley770 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is your best video yet, thankyou

  • @TheSaggine
    @TheSaggine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remaining humble and realistic is the best way to approach anything. That way you're never overconfident, and even though the worst could happen you can accept it and learn from both your own failures, and your biggest successes in a healthy way. Or as you said "Be humble or you will be humbled." Not only great advice for fighting, but also life in general. As always man great video :)

  • @mattybones1596
    @mattybones1596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a humble knowledgeable man. Makes me want to move my family to PRC to learn and have my kids taught by a real coach. Not another better than thou art wrestling coach. I'm more and more impressed with this man with every video of his I watch. And I've been binge watching for two days now. Probably the best recommendation TH-cam has ever given me.

  • @_type_zero
    @_type_zero 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right video, at the right time!!! Thank you!!! 🙏👊

  • @Jake-cy7to
    @Jake-cy7to 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Mic dude. Love what you are doing with the channel

  • @happylarry7533
    @happylarry7533 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wise words from you again there was a great twist in this video at the end. Humble yourself incredible

  • @dgillian183
    @dgillian183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been commenting on your videos much later than when they were posted because I am a new subscriber. Love your channel!

  • @PrinceChameleon1
    @PrinceChameleon1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WoW someone knows that strory that my Grandma used to tell me when i was 5...Greetings from Greece thank you for every video u're making.. i love em all. !

  • @LosDjango007
    @LosDjango007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I listen to you while at work and when I say the things you are about to say, “ humble yourself” is exactly what I was thinking your reply would be.
    Can’t wait to express myself.

  • @neansath
    @neansath 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I once saw your channel about Attack on Titan and Avengers but then this video came under my recommendations. Very enlightening. Not just for fighters.

  • @just77ran
    @just77ran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Men, your voice exudes wisdom, I might still listen to you while your ground and pounding me. Thanks for the wisdom.

  • @michanch9029
    @michanch9029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I lose my first rookie mma and looking back im aware of my weakness im kind glad im lose since in that lose i learn so many things

  • @SuperVonKiller
    @SuperVonKiller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've reached next level with this one Brother... A lesson for all of life

  • @DonMack279
    @DonMack279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I wonder what Ben Askren is thinking today

    • @whirlingidervish
      @whirlingidervish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Probably "Now I'm a record holder".

    • @Al77343
      @Al77343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Simple answer, he's not

    • @theoneandonly1452
      @theoneandonly1452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I like Ben despite all this

    • @DS_portraits
      @DS_portraits 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bens last tweet: "i probably deserved it"

    • @El_Mortificador
      @El_Mortificador 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He got ko,d BOOM ROASTED.

  • @plectroman
    @plectroman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent sermon. Thank you.

    • @plectroman
      @plectroman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd still love to hear your take on Dog Brothers fighting style and efficiency sometime. Thanks again for your insightful posts.

  • @desahnwelch5305
    @desahnwelch5305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Ramsey Dewey’s voice sounds kinda like Charlton Heston now that I think of it.

    • @codynevins9013
      @codynevins9013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carl Sagan is probably closest, as noted from a previous video comment. But I do hear some of Heston and West with his dialect and inflection and tone.

  • @mryogsothot2470
    @mryogsothot2470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ramsey! Please start acting or do some voice overs! You have a talent! And do more storytelling! this is marvelous!

  • @thepandasboxofficial1137
    @thepandasboxofficial1137 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You teach me a very important lesson, thank you !

  • @kaijubricks6095
    @kaijubricks6095 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME best video you've ever done. Very profound loved it

  • @DanClizer
    @DanClizer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video Ramsey! I just found your channel not long ago. I find your ability to flow through divine wisdom to be extremely proficient, and very refreshing! One of the 'hats' I wear in this particular lifetime is of a spiritual mentor.
    When I work with folks, one of the main questions I ask them is: 'Did you use the experience for the purpose it was intended?'
    When I explain to them that as our Soul or Higher-Self sets up these lifetimes, the primary purpose of the experience is to deepen Self-Awareness, or Self-Realization.
    By explaining how this process works, we then lay the foundation for a whole different way to view 'life'. As we make each moment conscious, we can see in those moments how to grow as a spiritual being and at the same time; transmute Ego or as you call it 'Pride'.
    Thank you for using your platform to assist people in growing their spiritual awareness! This is the most important 'work' anyone could do in these human vehicles. It is an honor to watch your videos.
    Namaste'
    Dan

  • @D3vious38
    @D3vious38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoah freaking sage advice! We're lucky to have seen this.

  • @darrenl3289
    @darrenl3289 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A win or a loss will only magnify what is inside the person. If they are humble, serious, and wanting to continue advancing, they will look on either as something to build from. If they are blinded by ego, they will look on a win as only confirmation of their pride and ignore a loss with excuses. Keep being such a good human, Ramsey. Respect and love for you.

  • @christopherbeebe1064
    @christopherbeebe1064 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i wish i subscribed sooner! This was great!

  • @Apollyon67
    @Apollyon67 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wind vs sun story was one I learned at a very young age. Lots of wisdom in that simple story.

  • @kuroryudairyu4567
    @kuroryudairyu4567 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always

  • @wutangmatt1
    @wutangmatt1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned a lot about martial arts and I thought I could fight until the day I engaged in physical confrontation with a experienced soldier on concrete. I learned my lesson that day. Keep putting out the vids because your advice could potentially save lives. Good stuff 👍

  • @wacki_cjk
    @wacki_cjk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning so much.

  • @polski1986
    @polski1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are wise words my .. I respect you for that. Not only in martial arts but also I life one should take that approach

  • @khananiel-joshuashimunov4561
    @khananiel-joshuashimunov4561 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I can't see you as a person without humility. That's one of my favourite things about listening to you--how, despite all of your talents and accomplishments, you maintain your humility. I hope I can internalize this lesson, and don't have to be taught that the hard way.

  • @motomcrae1589
    @motomcrae1589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent teachings. Namaste. 👍

  • @superawesomejeff
    @superawesomejeff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Levels: in my experience
    ((Idiots:: The sucker punch phase))
    The laymen: knows nothing about fighting. Knows nothing about how much they don't know. Focused on avoiding fights, or just flails like an idiot and either gets lucky or gets hurt.
    ((The "Empty your cup" phase:: Winning and losing phase))
    The beginner: knows little about fighting. Knows nothing about how much they don't know. Focused on defense and fundamentals, or "not losing the fight".
    The Apprentice: knows little about fighting. Knows a little about how little they know. Focused on attacks, and domination, or "winning the fight".
    ((The path to mastery:: The journey of a million miles))
    The Journeyman: knows a considerable amount about fighting. Knows how much they don't know and the vast work required for mastery. Focused on their weaknesses, and picking up fresh new skills. "The separation is in the preparation."
    The Master: knows an immense amount of information about fighting. Is always pushing the line between what they know and dont. Focused on teaching, and principles, and pioneering the field of fighting.
    _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
    The unfortunate truth of this scale is that you don't know where you are until you get to the next level, and it's easy to forget.
    I thought I was a journeyman at 15, when I was a beginner who had a bunch of Karate medals. I thought I was a Journeyman at 20, when I was an Apprentice and having my amateur fights and blowing my knee out.
    I thought I was a master at 25 when I got my butt handed to me in sparring by a former pro boxer with more than triple my experience, and then saw the distance I needed to travel for mastery. The worst part was that he was nice to me. He could tell I was in over my head, and he took it easy on me. That stung.. bad.
    Now? I'm 29, and I'm pretty sure I'm a journeyman, because I'm way better than I was at 25. I'm sure I'm not wrong this time. Right? Yeah.
    /rant

    • @andrewrodriguez7310
      @andrewrodriguez7310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These levels are sweet, thanks!
      And you'll make it at 30, so 1 more year if you want to maintain your consistent 5 year intervals. ;0)

  • @BirdofHerm3s
    @BirdofHerm3s 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really beautiful.

  • @v.e.7236
    @v.e.7236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I left denial and delusion behind back in middle school. And as many fights I got into (and won) during my school career, it never made me think I was "all that." I try not to be like the bullies that used to plague me and hope to learn some lesson from whatever conflict that comes my way. It has been a couple of decades since my last altercation and hope violence keeps its distance for the remainder. As you said, there is always someone better, faster, stronger.

  • @ForestTekkenVideos
    @ForestTekkenVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!

  • @robertneale858
    @robertneale858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a true realist ramsay you would make a awesome life council person brilliant video 👍👍👍

  • @lucian5096
    @lucian5096 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    man what u said about success > achievement > pride > fall is so true, for other things as well not just martial arts, and "pride", the feeling of superiority is the real bad guy in there. Been there, done that, faliure when u expect a win hits harder then anything.
    No matter how high you think you are, when the mist parts, and you can see higher up the mountain, there is always someone higher.

  • @paulrawn9093
    @paulrawn9093 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate that people think fighters are stupid, you prove that fighters can be smarter than most

  • @uktenatsila9168
    @uktenatsila9168 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first boxing match I lost due to disqualification. Having broken the kids nose and hardly had a glove laid on me, I was very upset. But upon review of the video, I looked terrible. I didn't box as much as mugged my opponent.
    I had great coaches and friends in the gym that pointed out my failings and supported the endeavor to better myself.
    I probably needed that loss. The fights I have lost only spurred me on and made me a much more competent fighter. Moreover, these challenges pointed me in a direction I would not have considered. I remember someone saying that "Before embarking upon a quest, we imagine what we seek. Until we are upon the quest. Then we learn it is not what we imagined and is instead so much more."
    Thank you, Master Dewey.

  • @mariani2242
    @mariani2242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ramsey I love your stories, you are a very good storyteller, I do not know if you read all the comments. I will still follow you anyway.

  • @Geudry
    @Geudry 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fiished listening to the video and I found the answer to be most fitting for me and thought to myself.
    ''I wish I had heard Ramsey talk about this before in my life.''
    But only for a moment, because I only listened to all of Ramsey's rant thanks to having had the experienced of being humbles by life myself. That time I needed to hear this I would not have listened even having been show the video by force.
    Sometimes we need a little push, whther is into the light or into a Fcking mud pit.
    Thanks for sharing, friend!

  • @thecelticsamurai1751
    @thecelticsamurai1751 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video on gaining perspective and the importance of experiencing humility. I have two question for you sir.
    First: For my Taekwon-do tournament coming up in two weeks, can you say in your wonderful voice "you want to go one on one with the great one?" to inspire me please?
    Second: Over the years I have learnt a few different methods of breath control during fights and I wanted to ask you for advise on how best a fighter can learn how to control their breathing, especially when the action is fast paced?
    Thanks for reading, and keep up the great work.
    Much love.

  • @lindarivera4174
    @lindarivera4174 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your message

  • @drakemcfee9138
    @drakemcfee9138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is always someone who is the rock to your scissors... that is just epic dude! I love it! OOC what is your record? Oh and you are bang on right about letting it go to your head !

  • @ShannonTan76
    @ShannonTan76 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol Adding a combat sports lesson to moral philosophy is pure Ramsey. I love this channel.

  • @andrealopresti2885
    @andrealopresti2885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the life lesson... I'm Going Back to studying now ☹️

  • @KzLIshKenChe
    @KzLIshKenChe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ramsey I wish you did more commentary on ufc fights it would be awesome to hear your comments on them

    • @RamseyDewey
      @RamseyDewey  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Copyright issues, man.

  • @musicforears5024
    @musicforears5024 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel. I have nothing to do with martial arts at all. I'm a classical pianist but your philosophy and most of the things you talk about relate so well to music I try to take it, translate it to my area of work and apply it :)

  • @TheMdub27
    @TheMdub27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah my friend went pro, we were really good friends, he had mad respect for me and I had for him. But now that he's gone pro it seems like he won't even talk to me. I hate to say this but I wish he wasn't pro, because it's gotten to him, I just want my old friend back :/

    • @groove9899
      @groove9899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just knock him out

  • @GraeyMMA
    @GraeyMMA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the content you're putting out Ramsey, still listening to your words advice out here in Holland - Jimmy "The Boxcutter". Hope you're doing well.

    • @RamseyDewey
      @RamseyDewey  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Jimmy! Great to hear from you my friend!

  • @ironmikehallowween
    @ironmikehallowween 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I was a very little hillbilly boy from the Appalachia’s that had to move to Baltimore. From kindergarten on, I was forced to realize my limitations. I kept thinking, if I do this or I do that, I can win. My father taught me to box, which he called fist fighting. He was very good. He called me dangerous and a natural . Then, when I would start winning, Others would jump in. Sometimes many others. My fighting strategy moved from winning to survival. It seemed like it didn’t matter how good I was or how hard I could hit, I still couldn’t really win. It is humbling to have to rely on the help of complete strangers, which actually happened a few times, or the surprising and timely appearance of friends or family to help you. Winning fight is a great accomplishment. But no matter how many times you win, you should be polite and humble in your dealings with everyone whenever possible. Because, in the real world there are no rules and no refs.

  • @secretasianman1939
    @secretasianman1939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    as an artist, overconfidence almost got me so cut myself with a hobby knife during one of my projects... that humbled me quite a lot actually. got me to slow down at times and approach the cuts first in my mind and then start slow to gradually start up a pace i'm comfortable with. i totally get what you mean

  • @SameerN23
    @SameerN23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your voice is amazing dude. Do audiobooks!

  • @JoanieKennedy
    @JoanieKennedy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, it is not MMA related but this answered a lot about a friend of mine who does not want to move himself out of a bad situation.

  • @TaylorMorgeson
    @TaylorMorgeson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Daily dose of wisdom, now onto training. Thank you.

  • @thomasgjefle5576
    @thomasgjefle5576 ปีที่แล้ว

    I won my first fight. Ramsey asked if i had butterflies and replied i didn’t have time for butterflies. Love ya Ramsey