I used to practice martial arts 30 years ago I'm 61 now I still practice some on my own I've watched a lot of utube self defense videos I just found your Chanel on Utube and this is no doubt the most real no BS channel I've seen. I know you're for real when you say if you go against a knife you're gonna get cut and people need to quit believing that their martial art is going to make them immune to getting hit or cut people need to train for real life because if they don't it might cost them their life. This channel is a breath of fresh air to me because these are things that really happen in defensive encounters and martial artists need to quit selling the fluff and get real with their students. I really like this channel you are teaching not just the mechanics of reality based self defense but there's the psychological element you add that is very important in a confrontation the psychology is just as important as the mechanics. Reality is the most important thing we can't lie to ourselves and think we're prepared. I'll keep watching I think there's a lot to be learned here.
Professor, even though this is serious, it was Hilarious how you was hitting Kenny with the padded bat, but timing is everything in this situation. This is excellent here Gentleman! You Guys energy alone would stay in my mind, if I was to be in a any self defense confrontation!
I think this video is an eye-opener not found on the internet or even in the dojo. Most people would prefer flashy stuff without knowing or caring if it works on the street. I hope the greater audience pays attention and starts to practice self-defense with that awareness.
In our Vee AJ classes we’d frequently have karate black belts come in and they couldn’t deal with what’s going on in class with white belts who have been in class a couple months.
More than 30 years ago, my kickboxing instructor in Glasgow taught us all that if someone has a baseball bat or a knife, your legs are your longest limbs so use them to keep the opponent away by kicking their shins or knees until you can create the space to run away. Nothing has changed as far as I can see.
Great content. I subscribed Fighting barehanded against a weapon is always a dangerous situation to be in. That’s why I carry 24/7. If someone threatens me with a deadly weapon, that’s when the Glock comes out
Good one professor I am a Taekwondo practioner but what you said about attack the attacker is true even my master taught me in such situation go into it before the attacker has a chance to do damage good one professor
Thank you sirs. Much respect and appreciation for lifting the veil of ignorance. This is the best practical explanation and application of what Miyamoto Musashi was trying to say in "A Book Of Five Rings" I have ever seen. It is not just about the baseball bat, sword, knife, punch, kick, tackle, stick, spear, etc. You should lead your enemy if you want to survive. Don't let your enemy lead you. Unfortunately we have been taught that self-defense means waiting for your enemy to attack, then reacting. We see it in the movies and many martial arts class we pay hard earned money to attend all the time. It is drilled into us. Local laws may even threaten citizens with punishment if it is determined they moved against a perceived threat. Stay alive and let your lawyer worry about that.
This is easily one of Prof's most important videos for reasons that should be obvious to any serious practitioner, or anyone just seeking to save their behind. Serious lifesaving, life-changing information.
Sir I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your combat wisdom. You dispense sound advice Sir. Continue on producing great content.
I have to say I had a similar moment where I had a patient at a mental health facility grab a wooden stick. My thinking at the time was that if I made a move first, it would catch him off guard. It worked out. Didn’t know if that was a thing, but seeing this video makes sense. Motion causes motion.
It's really true what you are saying! I used to train in real-life knife attacks. My instructor said, "You're going to get cut!" You took it a step further. "Attack the attacker!"
I love the concept and agree with not stand at the end of the power point of the circle where the power is deadly by attacking the attacker. I like the idea of merging with his rotational momentum once you connect and continuing the turn to trip and off balance him also.
Thanks! Really liking ALL your videos Professor!!!... Been watching from newer to older videos... Love the yelling !! Please DO NOT EVER STOP that!! It makes it feel so much more real!!
The most critical thing when facing a bat is to move toward the side the guy is holding the bat as much as possible and then Rush him. His feet placement determines where The Sweet spot of the swing is and you want to be upriver as far as you can from the sweet spot where the umpire calls a strike.
@@clark_ok me too but that's how horses work and all these other things they've got a power spot in there and if you're going to rush this guy you want to get as far up River on his swing as possible in your direction hopefully before he breaks. I'm not that good at fighting I just know a lot of physics
anything can happen out there especially when you get jumped by multiple attackers - you have to train and rely on instinct and not hesitate - speed is important
People need to prepare themselves mentally, before they're attacked. Make up scenarios in your head. "What would I do if thugs got on the train (or bus) with golf clubs? How many are there? Where can I position myself for best advantage?" This video made me realize that when I ride the train, or bus, I like to sit next to a window and watch the scenery go by. That just means I'm trapped, with no room to move. From now on, I'm sitting on the aisle or one of the long seats, and towards the rear on the bus. I'll see them coming, and the aisle makes them come at me one at a time.
You somehow got into my feed on the Bullshito videos. Now Im hooked. Thx Bullshito videos. Lol. Great stuff. Learned alot from just this one video and have been doing martial arts for many years. God Bless Brother.
It doesn't matter what it is...... Gholf club, stick, sword, baseball bat, knife, ........it's all just an extension of the arm/hand/fist. In other words the attackers natural tool of attack, namely his arm just got longer, the defence remains the same. (Talking from experience)
I just can't help but note, two things he has wrong. Get there early if the guy is getting out of the car with the ball bat shut the door on him. If a guy is reaching in his pocket during a confrontation. Grabbed his wrist keep it forced in his pocket and attack with the other hands and both feet step on his foot stomp something punch him in the face just keep it coming because he has something in that pocket and it's not his telephone number or a tip for you. Don't bust a move and let that guy stabbed and cut your arm what you need is to fight with both hands like a Wing Chun guy bust a move with the offhand to grab his armpit and elbow area blocking with the other arm, or catching his hand if you can after you have slowed it down. If you attack with both hands at once you probably can block with the lower hand and grab the upper arm with the higher hand and catch that wrist. As an old farmer I would like to mention that that guy with the bat only has the torque from the centerline of his body facing your body. If there's distance between you and he can't swing and hit you run towards the hand he has the bat in. You want to get there so his feet are planted and his spine is turned toward you and the back of the swing is the part that you catch so if he swings in hitch you he can't get much going on it until he gets that break where you really drive the ball.
Breath of fresh air, I would have loved to train at your gym. I don't know your story but when did you finally realize what was being taught in martial arts was not the reality answer. What was your tipping point? You are on a journey, much appreciated. Love the videos and insight.
You're channel is on the mark!! I'm learning quite a bit from you. Where is your dojo located? I'm in Massachusetts and would be honored to visit your dojo. Peace and much respect.
The other various techniques learned for this sortof thing (bat) with martial arts are effective when they are if applied properly for the right scenario or the right wielder, but they dont cover this street scenario the ways that you have, and all that stuff you showed is very real, this is an eye opener. "Gotta get him before he gets you", thing is though, one must know what to do from there. (i have no idea!) it involves a punch, kick, slap, throw, trip, disarm the weapon and take it from him etc.... lol u cant just move in and not know what to do. u also cant time it, let him swing and do something about it either if u dont know what to do. ❤
It depends on the situation and how the guy comes at you with the bat. If you're in a situation like you are right now on the mat. The second dude starts to cock back, Yes, you rush him before he can set. Especially if running is not an option! If GOD goes before us, who can stand against us! Amen!
I love this guy because he's confrontational. If he had me against that wall I would scurry it would be to my right and that would make him turn towards me and his swinging hand would be towards the wall and hopefully when he swung and hit that wall by mistake I could step in there quick but you may just have to try and get past this guy when he doesn't for swing backswing. If you pointed a bat in my face and then you looked at the ground to thump it and I knew you were going to hit me with that bat as soon as you pointed the bad at me and then you bent over and looked at the ground looked away from my eyes for a second I'd kick you as hard as I could right in the face or the neck or somewhere thereabouts and I'm not sure what I do next but it be anything but quit. If you see somebody opening a car door with a bat in his hand and you can get their shut that car door on him hold him in that car door. Also make them corner you just your back against the wall is not cornered you need to move in the direction of your benefit if he has that bat in his right hand move to your right so when he's facing you he will have the bat on the side that has the wall.
Obviously training kata or forms doesn’t guarantee successful street fighting. Imaginary opponents in a fixed pattern with no timing or instinctive reactions does not simulate real fighting
I don't think the average person has the guts to advance on an armed opponent. Your plan will work less than half the time... unless you are very calm and athletic. And some skill with your hands and feet. Run away if you can
Hmmm...so why when Kenny tried to come in earlier did he get hit??? Just before the 10:00 min mark, Kenny tried to attack in and got hit. Why? And then when you do it, it works perfectly. It would seem to me that Kenny delayed swinging just enough to let you be successful. You're doing a bit of a parlor trick. And do you really need to shout the entire time? Is that how you actually teach people? I know you're trying to show some intensity, but it gets old real fast. I've been in this stuff for 35+ years, I don't say that to impress or to make any claims. I say it to show I've seen all this stuff before. And one thing I've picked up over the years is that the more guys scream and yell the more they show their insecurity. Insecurity??? Oh not insecure of their abilities, etc. But insecure that they have not been more successful, that their methods or teachings have not attracted a bigger audience. I see that you've been on TH-cam since 2017 and you only have 13.5K subscribers. That clown from Detroit self defense has over 2 MILLION subs!!! He's making a fortune!! And of course it is very annoying to see shit like that. But don't keep screaming at your viewers, and been angry towards them. Just make your videos and educate your viewers.
Weak in the past to bullies. This channel in the last 6 months has changed my mindset & abilities--- thank you pro A.J
I used to practice martial arts 30 years ago I'm 61 now I still practice some on my own I've watched a lot of utube self defense videos I just found your Chanel on Utube and this is no doubt the most real no BS channel I've seen. I know you're for real when you say if you go against a knife you're gonna get cut and people need to quit believing that their martial art is going to make them immune to getting hit or cut people need to train for real life because if they don't it might cost them their life. This channel is a breath of fresh air to me because these are things that really happen in defensive encounters and martial artists need to quit selling the fluff and get real with their students. I really like this channel you are teaching not just the mechanics of reality based self defense but there's the psychological element you add that is very important in a confrontation the psychology is just as important as the mechanics. Reality is the most important thing we can't lie to ourselves and think we're prepared. I'll keep watching I think there's a lot to be learned here.
Amen !! 100% !!
❤
Yeah this is the realist you can ever get.you can get this in no other martial arts school
Well said, but in a little less words next time 😊
Love this guy!!!!!!!!! New sub.
Professor, even though this is serious, it was Hilarious how you was hitting Kenny with the padded bat, but timing is everything in this situation. This is excellent here Gentleman! You Guys energy alone would stay in my mind, if I was to be in a any self defense confrontation!
The lesson here is: no matter what, have the attacker react to you instead of you reacting to the attacker!
I think this video is an eye-opener not found on the internet or even in the dojo. Most people would prefer flashy stuff without knowing or caring if it works on the street. I hope the greater audience pays attention and starts to practice self-defense with that awareness.
In our Vee AJ classes we’d frequently have karate black belts come in and they couldn’t deal with what’s going on in class with white belts who have been in class a couple months.
" DOCTOR DAVID, IS THERE A DOJO IN CHICAGO, THAT YOU RECOMMEND TO TEACH SELF-OFFENCE ??
More than 30 years ago, my kickboxing instructor in Glasgow taught us all that if someone has a baseball bat or a knife, your legs are your longest limbs so use them to keep the opponent away by kicking their shins or knees until you can create the space to run away. Nothing has changed as far as I can see.
Great content. I subscribed
Fighting barehanded against a weapon is always a dangerous situation to be in. That’s why I carry 24/7. If someone threatens me with a deadly weapon, that’s when the Glock comes out
Sacrifice is as real as it gets! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 💯
Good one professor I am a Taekwondo practioner but what you said about attack the attacker is true even my master taught me in such situation go into it before the attacker has a chance to do damage good one professor
I just found you. Brilliant and Addictive.
Thank you sirs. Much respect and appreciation for lifting the veil of ignorance. This is the best practical explanation and application of what Miyamoto Musashi was trying to say in "A Book Of Five Rings" I have ever seen. It is not just about the baseball bat, sword, knife, punch, kick, tackle, stick, spear, etc. You should lead your enemy if you want to survive. Don't let your enemy lead you. Unfortunately we have been taught that self-defense means waiting for your enemy to attack, then reacting. We see it in the movies and many martial arts class we pay hard earned money to attend all the time. It is drilled into us. Local laws may even threaten citizens with punishment if it is determined they moved against a perceived threat. Stay alive and let your lawyer worry about that.
Brotha, I've been a Sifu for 25yrs and I can tell you and your viewers that you are stating FACTS!!! 100%
GREAT CHANNEL and Great Video!!
This is easily one of Prof's most important videos for reasons that should be obvious to any serious practitioner, or anyone just seeking to save their behind. Serious lifesaving, life-changing information.
Sir I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your combat wisdom. You dispense sound advice Sir. Continue on producing great content.
Valid information brother keep teaching
TEACH, PROF. JAMES!!! Tell them the Truth! No more bs!!
Outstanding Life Saving Self Defense Techniques
😊😊 I love your videos, keep teaching and keeping it REAL
Very well done, Professor James!!! Thanks a million!!! Sensei Les Francis of the 7-Hands!!!
Absolute truth, great video
Professor you are the best!!! Thank you sir!!!! Keep them coming.
WOW. best advice FACTS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
AWARENESS IS EVERYTHING; EVERYTHING!
I have to say I had a similar moment where I had a patient at a mental health facility grab a wooden stick. My thinking at the time was that if I made a move first, it would catch him off guard. It worked out. Didn’t know if that was a thing, but seeing this video makes sense. Motion causes motion.
Thank you for this great lesson🎯💯👌
It's really true what you are saying! I used to train in real-life knife attacks. My instructor said, "You're going to get cut!" You took it a step further. "Attack the attacker!"
I love the concept and agree with not stand at the end of the power point of the circle where the power is deadly by attacking the attacker. I like the idea of merging with his rotational momentum once you connect and continuing the turn to trip and off balance him also.
You are indeed the best person to get such valuable advise from.. Am your fan.
I love this channel he stay on point
Thanks! Really liking ALL your videos Professor!!!... Been watching from newer to older videos... Love the yelling !! Please DO NOT EVER STOP that!! It makes it feel so much more real!!
Thank you sooooo much for your passion and keeping it real. #respect ✌️👍
The most critical thing when facing a bat is to move toward the side the guy is holding the bat as much as possible and then Rush him. His feet placement determines where The Sweet spot of the swing is and you want to be upriver as far as you can from the sweet spot where the umpire calls a strike.
Thank you for mini info !!!
I'm a novice.
@@clark_ok me too but that's how horses work and all these other things they've got a power spot in there and if you're going to rush this guy you want to get as far up River on his swing as possible in your direction hopefully before he breaks. I'm not that good at fighting I just know a lot of physics
Great instruction : movement begets movement - definitely keeping it real ...april
anything can happen out there especially when you get jumped by multiple attackers - you have to train and rely on instinct and not hesitate - speed is important
Life saving lessons! Ous! Professor James
People need to prepare themselves mentally, before they're attacked. Make up scenarios in your head. "What would I do if thugs got on the train (or bus) with golf clubs? How many are there? Where can I position myself for best advantage?" This video made me realize that when I ride the train, or bus, I like to sit next to a window and watch the scenery go by. That just means I'm trapped, with no room to move. From now on, I'm sitting on the aisle or one of the long seats, and towards the rear on the bus. I'll see them coming, and the aisle makes them come at me one at a time.
Outstanding real world advice
Thanks for sharing
This is very necessary!
Thank you brother from 🇵🇷
OOOOUSS!
0:30 attack the attacker 1:00 1:40 bat situation 2:50 styles 3:50 u cant lie to urself 4:25 r u ready for that? 5:10 5:25 hand 6:00 6:30 trapped 7:15 respect 8:25 respect what he have 9:15 are u really training for that? 10:30 motion causes motion 11:10 12:00 when? 12:30 14:30 if u lucky 15:30 16:15 *give em something 16:40 attack the attacker
Straight truth that's unfortunately very rare
You somehow got into my feed on the Bullshito videos. Now Im hooked. Thx Bullshito videos. Lol. Great stuff. Learned alot from just this one video and have been doing martial arts for many years. God Bless Brother.
This is so well made! 😎✌️
Much Respect
Real self defense professor ous
Thank you Professor for taking time to show us what is practical from BS that we grew up watching . I appreciate your content. 🙏
So right on!! Great realistic training
😹oh a little Respect!..ahhhh!🤣
Great sir.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Professor, Please, don't put that bat on me !
It doesn't matter what it is...... Gholf club, stick, sword, baseball bat, knife, ........it's all just an extension of the arm/hand/fist.
In other words the attackers natural tool of attack, namely his arm just got longer, the defence remains the same.
(Talking from experience)
Real💩💯🎯👏🏻 I love you guys
Keep up the fantastic videos there superb👌
Real shit! This is going to save someone!
Good video !
What you said is the reality..tnks
I just can't help but note, two things he has wrong. Get there early if the guy is getting out of the car with the ball bat shut the door on him. If a guy is reaching in his pocket during a confrontation. Grabbed his wrist keep it forced in his pocket and attack with the other hands and both feet step on his foot stomp something punch him in the face just keep it coming because he has something in that pocket and it's not his telephone number or a tip for you. Don't bust a move and let that guy stabbed and cut your arm what you need is to fight with both hands like a Wing Chun guy bust a move with the offhand to grab his armpit and elbow area blocking with the other arm, or catching his hand if you can after you have slowed it down. If you attack with both hands at once you probably can block with the lower hand and grab the upper arm with the higher hand and catch that wrist. As an old farmer I would like to mention that that guy with the bat only has the torque from the centerline of his body facing your body. If there's distance between you and he can't swing and hit you run towards the hand he has the bat in. You want to get there so his feet are planted and his spine is turned toward you and the back of the swing is the part that you catch so if he swings in hitch you he can't get much going on it until he gets that break where you really drive the ball.
Thank you, sir 🔥🔥
The Professor scaring me sitting at my computer 1500 miles away !
excellent work
Breath of fresh air, I would have loved to train at your gym. I don't know your story but when did you finally realize what was being taught in martial arts was not the reality answer. What was your tipping point? You are on a journey, much appreciated. Love the videos and insight.
Ahhh I was just pointed to another video called 'my story' in youtube - 'they' know everything..... - thanks
Nice
When I move you move, just like that.
Motion causes motion
He’s beating the mess out of poor Kenny. Lol
I wish I was one of your students and I really do I wish I knew you when I was growing up life would’ve been different
You're channel is on the mark!! I'm learning quite a bit from you. Where is your dojo located? I'm in Massachusetts and would be honored to visit your dojo. Peace and much respect.
Love it!!! Thx
Thanks
Damn I really need to work on my self defense skillset
Ous!❤🙏100%👊☯️
Run away and live for another day. That’s how you win that fight.
The other various techniques learned for this sortof thing (bat) with martial arts are effective when they are if applied properly for the right scenario or the right wielder, but they dont cover this street scenario the ways that you have, and all that stuff you showed is very real, this is an eye opener.
"Gotta get him before he gets you", thing is though, one must know what to do from there. (i have no idea!) it involves a punch, kick, slap, throw, trip, disarm the weapon and take it from him etc.... lol u cant just move in and not know what to do. u also cant time it, let him swing and do something about it either if u dont know what to do. ❤
Once he's in a Dojo with equipment you know you're screwed
Im going to feature professor on my channel .Center of the Board
Yeah I am ready 😄 and so is my pew pew
I have trained bjj for over 3 years. I can tell you my best defense is my feet. I'm not sticking around with any weapon.
The best form of defense is attack
Ous they said sukran thanks, danke shon.Gracias, de nada,
Why are you yelling at me sheesh 😅
Kenny did not have the stick in the ready to swing position. he had it down and not up and ready to go. that's what I see
Buhahahahahahahah….. Boy you wild…… I’m dying over here…
It depends on the situation and how the guy comes at you with the bat. If you're in a situation like you are right now on the mat. The second dude starts to cock back, Yes, you rush him before he can set. Especially if running is not an option! If GOD goes before us, who can stand against us! Amen!
I love this guy because he's confrontational. If he had me against that wall I would scurry it would be to my right and that would make him turn towards me and his swinging hand would be towards the wall and hopefully when he swung and hit that wall by mistake I could step in there quick but you may just have to try and get past this guy when he doesn't for swing backswing. If you pointed a bat in my face and then you looked at the ground to thump it and I knew you were going to hit me with that bat as soon as you pointed the bad at me and then you bent over and looked at the ground looked away from my eyes for a second I'd kick you as hard as I could right in the face or the neck or somewhere thereabouts and I'm not sure what I do next but it be anything but quit. If you see somebody opening a car door with a bat in his hand and you can get their shut that car door on him hold him in that car door. Also make them corner you just your back against the wall is not cornered you need to move in the direction of your benefit if he has that bat in his right hand move to your right so when he's facing you he will have the bat on the side that has the wall.
Reaction is slower than action
I’m running fked that
Kenny is useless with a bat😂
Lets put on some motorcycle helmets and get them wiffleball bats out!
10mm is the answer for the agressor…..
Defend against a baseball bat? Throw him a knuckle ball.😁
SINGLE MOMS HAVE SONS & DAUGHTERS 👉🏾THESE ARE ALSO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES OF BEING BULLIED ‼️‼️🤣
Or play ball and carry a couple of baseballs with you. One pound cannonball lead sinkers.
Obviously training kata or forms doesn’t guarantee successful street fighting. Imaginary opponents in a fixed pattern with no timing or instinctive reactions does not simulate real fighting
They are good exercise though.
Agreed self defense is not fighting. I thought your video was relevant.
I don't think the average person has the guts to advance on an armed opponent. Your plan will work less than half the time... unless you are very calm and athletic. And some skill with your hands and feet. Run away if you can
Hmmm...so why when Kenny tried to come in earlier did he get hit??? Just before the 10:00 min mark, Kenny tried to attack in and got hit. Why? And then when you do it, it works perfectly. It would seem to me that Kenny delayed swinging just enough to let you be successful. You're doing a bit of a parlor trick.
And do you really need to shout the entire time? Is that how you actually teach people? I know you're trying to show some intensity, but it gets old real fast.
I've been in this stuff for 35+ years, I don't say that to impress or to make any claims. I say it to show I've seen all this stuff before. And one thing I've picked up over the years is that the more guys scream and yell the more they show their insecurity. Insecurity??? Oh not insecure of their abilities, etc. But insecure that they have not been more successful, that their methods or teachings have not attracted a bigger audience. I see that you've been on TH-cam since 2017 and you only have 13.5K subscribers. That clown from Detroit self defense has over 2 MILLION subs!!! He's making a fortune!! And of course it is very annoying to see shit like that. But don't keep screaming at your viewers, and been angry towards them. Just make your videos and educate your viewers.
What a respectful reply. You hit the nail on the head Sir!
Damn, I’d love to take a lesson from you, but could you please stop screaming? 😮😂😂😅
Stop, stop, stop🖐🏿. Not admitting to anything, but you can rush in on a guy swinging a bat. C'mon bro, you draggin' it now 😅