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I love your channel, i went from a big guy that throws sloppy punches , to a guy that throws very crisp and powerful punches and much better head movement.
Hi Tony Just wanted to know , do boxers like u n Floyd ever feel fear for a boxing match ?? How wud an avg person compare to Floyd ?? How many guys cud Floyd handle at once ?? 🙏🏼🙏🙏
@@bondjames-bond7664 Tyson said, he was afraid before the fight in the locker room, but as soon as he entered the ring he wanted to destroy the opponent. :) To overcome fear you must face it, probably many times, until you won't fear the unexpected anymore...so I guess experience will make the fear away...You must be punched a lot of times, and be on the ground to become a warrior I guess. I don't fear in the ring anymore during sparring, but I shake like a lil girl on the street when whoever tries to attack me, cause I haven't got into fight before, sadly. So...fight a lot, face your fear until it is gone.
I actually did it! Well... Not exactly... My bully approached me and my friends, and so I stood up for the first time, since I told him to fuck off multiple times and he was very provocative. Anger is what did it for me. I charged him grabbed him and put him down. Well I didn't punch him, but since then he stopped annoying me and my friends. What he would usually do is, while we play football he always comes in and takes our ball kicking it out of the pitch. The fight ended when his friend came towards us and he pulled me out. They both kept telling me not to fight him after that, because their football trainer was watching them and he was going to punish him or something.. BULLSHIT! - I screamed. Took me 5 to 6 minutes to calm down and my friends were very impressed at that time. Which meant: I was the badass this time.
@@JusticeForTheWin as a kid here in Brazil, I used to run and throw rocks against 4 bullies lol. Sometimes I've got no way out and got my ass beat, but fighting at school is really useful when you can get into trouble, 'cause bullies (usually) are afraid of being exposed
I want to say that last week I saw 2 men jump an old lady when I was walking out of the grocery store. I couldn’t believe it honestly, using my experience from this video I had the confidence to get involved. I’m happy to say with everything I’ve learned from this lesson that old woman stood no chance against the 3 of us.
I remember being a 14 year old in my first martial arts class at the YMCA. The instructor said he was going to show us the ultimate defense for if you got attacked in the street. He hyped it up, saying it was fool proof etc... and we were stoked and ready to learn the ultimate defense. Then he just ran away out the door and down the hallway....
You ask the best fighters and the best trainers and this advice - running away if there's a chance - is very consistent. The goal is to survive a street fight, not win it.
1. Be aware of your surroundings 2. Get control of your emotions 3. Have your hands up at all times 4. Keep distance and find range 5. Throw the first punch because often the first punch is the last.
@@R-dietrix if the opponent is bigger than you, the last thing you want is be close to them imo. They can just grab you and slam you to the ground. Many videos of this happening all over yt. People dont have to just box you on the streets, they can do everything!
Growing up as a hooligan I remember some of the best street fights I had were against trained individuals. You don't win them all. But what I learned was they were extremely smart and quick to react compared to the average hoodlums id fight. But the one thing I always found interesting was the unwritten rules of street fighting. I never abided by them and only knew do anything to win. It was only after being jumped by 6 kids in the neighborhood my mom told me "As long as you come back home to me, you've won".
When i was 12 i tried fighting a drunk 30 yr old dude! He grabbed me first, Didn't go well kicked right in the face after i gut punched him 3 times with my puny baby hand i highly doubt that did any dmg 🤓 yep remember i had to fight otherwise he would've killed me right then and there, Don't worry few days ago my friends paid him a visit😏
It's not like you're gonna kill the other guy. Chances are, if you knock the other guy out, he's probably not gonna report it to the police; since, you know, he still got up in your face
#5 Act confident #4 Get the first punch off #3 Be aware of your surroundings #2 learn boxing #1 do whatever it takes to win. This is just a summary, pls listen to his reasons..
This video is actually very accurate, especially the last tip. I was a huge target at my school for stuff I didn't even do and the only person that actually tried to fight me was very even with me. But we swung for a while until I just didn't care and grabbed his hair and kneed him and uppercutted him until he told me to stop. Play dirty if you have to
And don't underestimate your opponent. I coached boxing for years and the hardest punch I ever took was from a college girl that I was training. I was going half hearted sparring with her and thinking she couldn't hurt me and then Boom!, she hit me with a right hand that rocked me. She was 5'11" and only weighed 135 lbs. but she hit me like I was hit by a pick handle.
no.7 what you absolutly dont want to happen to you is a liver shot(seriously i prefer to get puched in the fach 5 times befor 1 strong blow to the liver)
@@fightingtalk6253 can only speak from my own experience and the worst thing i ever got was a dedicated blow to my liver in full contact sparring,i felt sick for days
@@sebastiangraham001 you play w knives your going to get cut! Only knuckleheads show the blade before attacking & that is why police end that threat. Within the 7 yard rule & most don’t stand a chance!
I think there is one extremely important tip that Tony did not exactly mention (and that I learned the hard way from my own experience in the streets of Moscow). After you throw that first punch, you need to continue attacking your opponent until you see that they do not want to continue the fight or that they are not a threat to you anymore. If you are not a trained boxer, most probably your first punch will only surprise and somewhat disorient your opponent. When you see them disoriented, your natural reaction is to stop the fight right there (because you are not a violent person and already feel guilty for having hurt someone). However, if you stop, you will make a big mistake, because the fight will not stop. You will simply lose the advantage that you have just won yourself with that first punch. What will happen next is your opponent will recover and come back at you with even more anger and aggression. So, continue punching your disoriented opponent, until it has become clear to both of you that you have won. If they bend, don’t be afraid to kick them in the face. If you are not a trained fighter, your kick will not knock them out or hurt them badly. But it will give them a significant scare and they will lose all their original desire to mess with you. And, of course, never hurt your opponent more than it is objectively needed for your protection and in order to stop the fight. There is no excuse for excessive and unmotivated violence.
Or better put make sure u fuck em up with that first punch or at least throw a few rather than 1 if u throw the first an don’t knock ‘em down at least u def look stupid😂
The most important thing is composure. Thats a problem that even boxers have, if you've got too much adrenaline or fear or anger you lose your technique and everything you learned goes out the window. But if your calm and composed you have correct technique.
So true brother! and the only way to really gain composure is to have put in the time and the work.. You Cant fake composure, you have to Earn it with ur dedication, training and sweat...It then comes across is how you carry urself b4 a fight even starts and of course , in the fighting if it does.
When I was young I was in many, many fights. When I got older I became afraid of the amount of damage I could do to another person. In my adult life I have never backed down to anyone and have never had to throw one punch. I don't look for trouble but I make it clear that I am more than capable of finishing it. Walk softly but carry a big stick, stay safe my friends.
I've been quite a few fist fights in my life, some I've won, and some I've lost. And the main thing I've learned is that no matter what you do, or what you study beforehand - nothing is going to prepare you 100% for a real fight. The main thing that translates into your technique, is first hand experience. I'm not at all saying that training doesn't help or play a key role, because it very much does! But being in the heat of the moment, those milliseconds that pass as the fight is starting and going - those are your best teacher. Once you get into a fight for the first time, and begin to learn how to control that adrenaline and nervousness, you become a better fighter than 90% of people out there. Because most people have never been in a fist fight before; there's almost like a wall you have to climb in order to throw that first punch for the first time. But when you've conquered that wall and push through it, you get better and better in the future. Controlling your emotions and nerves are damn the entirety of it all. And also, do not be afraid of getting hit! It does not hurt no where near as bad as you think, especially when you've got that adrenaline rushing through you. Yes you should avoid being hit in the first place - but once you do get that first punch to your face, win or lose, it's extremely freeing! I know how that must sound but believe me, something just clicks afterwards when you've overcome that fear- and in the future, that makes a 100% difference. Push yourself, and maintain discipline over your nerves.
Tnx for the advice. I would be on a fist fight this afternoon. I declined first, but those people really want me to put my fist to their faces. Wish me luck
@@mtYxrist we just met this afternoon. Seems like he's avoiding me. He goes back home when he saw me. Maybe he's afraid? Dayum I just prepare this fight I am tired being bullied by those guys
I started training for a street fight. When I got better at boxing and had my first sparring, I realized how dangerous a blow can be. So I started avoiding fights.
Luckily if you don't go walking around terrible places the only times you will be forced to fight is in/out of night clubs bars etc. So you're fighting drunk people often not knowing what they are doing and trying to achieve. They're wobbly and chaotic. Tony's tip of throwing the first punch is essential. If you're smart it's the right thing to do, my wrist are fucked so I usually use elbows when someone comes up too close. You know you're the better man so it's better for you to knock him. Hit his jaw, if needed follow up with a few more put him in recovery position check his breathing and walk away. If you lose, they might not be understanding. I've seen people head stomping passed out people, disgusting. Don't hesitate
facts i was sparring and took a huge shot to my head and it left a lump for weeks and also i took a clean left hook to the liver it hurts but everytime i spar i know i get better so i keep sparring and yea it was worth it bc when i got my first street fight the guy couldn"t even hit me so a few broke ribs i clean shot to the head an liver all paid off
After training Muay Thai and sparring every week I now understand fighting hurts and sucks and it's something I will avoid at all costs unless absolutely necessary. Road rage and ego are not good reasons. I'll run before I fight nowadays.
He’s brilliant! Love that he says “know when to stop!” The point is to protect yourself & ultimately, end any fight as fast as possible. Hopefully the quicker it’s over, the less damage & danger there will be.
I remember my first streetfight, my old teachers words came to me :) Make sure to loudly say you are not interested in fighting put your hands up in a defensive posture. When the fight was over and i even threw the first punch every witness was on my side.
Growing up in Brockton forced me to learn how to fight. Hard to believe some guys have never been in a fight. Very fortunate in one respect, but without the fight experience(s), I think it leaves a guy unprepared for the almost inevitability.
I want to learn boxing just for self-defense, because you never know, when someone gets crazy and start attacking you or your family/friends. Thanks a lot for this video.
Tip #1 has worked every time in my experience luckily enough. However I truly believe for it to work you must convince yourself you are ready and willing to be hurt. Having been bullied myself as a kid I told myself a long time ago to never show fear or allow anyone to intimidate me. Also standing your ground has seemed to work even more against bigger guys, who usually have a look of confusion or shock once you show no fear.
@@Tony_Jeffries Was wondering if you have ever done or will do a video on Boxing Gyms in general. As in how to find one that fits you, pick out shite trainers and things of that nature. Hope your channel continues to grow and wish you the best of luck.
@@Tony_Jeffries I have a tip for you. Go on a philosophical monologue for so long that your enemy just kills themselves which after they die trying to fight you everyone else will be scared cause you’re so good at philosophy you killed someone.
Cheers for sharing. I got bullied, got jumped as an adult, bit and clawed vs 2 guys and got out. Joined karate in Japan, defused or avoided fights ever since. You're a wise man, Tony, you know the score and your kindness shines through.
When I heard Tony say to do whatever I takes to win, I subscribed. I will always try my best to avoid a fight & thankfully haven’t been in fight in ages & I, too was bullied as a kid. A few years ago, I was at a parade with my family & witnessed a man grab a girl by her hair & started punching her. Hundreds of people were around & nobody did anything to help her so I forced my way between them & pushed the man to the ground. Next thing I knew 5 of his friends were surrounding me & my family. I somehow avoided this situation by calling them out as cowards that hit women but wouldn’t fight another man 1 on 1. This turned out to be true because they reluctantly walked away, cursing me all the while.
5 steps, 1. don't get into street fights, 2. If you do finish off your opponent so he doesn't get up, 3. Carry an equalizer, 4. Make sure everyone sees it to make sure no one even thinks of messing with you again, 5. Stay home.
That last point a huge respect "don't keep attacking and doing damage when they are down". If you lose yourself in rage and continue to punch a downed person, the chances of severely injuring them is high not to mention that there is also chance of them dying. I almost took a mans life because I got lost in rage and if my friend didn't pull me back in time, I'd be sitting in prison right now, it is very important to get a handle on your emotions specially rage/anger. I little trick I learned to get control is that whenever I feel angry, I take few seconds to get my breathing in control and focus more on clearing my thoughts (this doesnt mean during fights but any situation that can get an angry emotion out of you).
Years ago when I was training boxing one of the coaches in the gym I trained in was watching me hit the heavy bag. He had a grin on his face and asked me if I ever used what I was learning in the streets. I told him no. I kept to myself and avoided people and places where conflict was more likely. He then told me if I ever landed punches on someone the way I landed them on a heavy bag, that I could do some serious damage. Avoid street fights at all costs. If you find yourself in one that you cannot avoid, finish it quickly and go about your way. Too many situations can turn ugly real fast if you hang around. No one is invincible or unstoppable.
exactly, and even if you "win" you might seriously injure someone. Get arrested etc. Avoid fights, talk yourself out of it, defuse the situation. Fighting is last resort.
a great video especially for kids without dads or uncles to teach them these hard-learned truths. I'm glad he talks about trying to avoid fights, hurting people, getting hurt etc. Obviously, the most desired outcome is avoiding a fight altogether.
Five tips to AVOID a street fight: 1. Stay AWAY from bad areas. 2. Stay AWAY from bad people. 3. Be humble---do NOT act TOUGH! 4. Hang around TOUGH people. 5. Carry MASE!! There ya' go! Stay SAFE!!
@@wwysbb Learned this the hard way. Being humble really makes you seem like you're a fckn pussy. I'm getting in a fight probably this week I can avoid but sure wouldn't. This fight changes everything for me if I win or lose.
Good one! And bullies usually have fighting experience and talent, and you will take them on alone, almost every time. In fact, mix it up with a bully and win, and watch the people come to their defense, it's all Stokholm syndrome.
@@AFuller2020 The way to treat with bully is in a treacherously way. Never confront a bully, do like me, I attack them in a treacherously way and I always win, i done it a couple of times.
Very true lots of fights end before they even start when it's a one on one with just you showing how eager you are . I was bullied and I learned to finally stand up and be down for whatever as a kid.
@@eugene7304 Proverbs is the book .No I can't remember but it's 100% in there I swear on the Bible. Oh it says not to swear on anything " swear not at all" have to retract. It's a great verse by the wisest man in the history of mankind.
My class read the whole book of proverbs, then psalms now revalations, proverbs is a great book of wisdom, so I recoment your read a chapter a day till you finish it. it's worth it.
@@krane15 Good advice ,although I've " offered" my back to a few unsuspecting fools who actually fell for the ruse and ended up getting bashed ,but you're right ,I was grabbed from behind once by a steroid monster bouncer who smashed me sideways into a mirror on the way out ,I had to stick my elbow into it to prevent my head going into it resulting in a severely severed tendon and I'm a guitar player, pro ,so no gigs for 6 months but I'd have been far worse off if I hadn't protected my head...
As always an excellent video Tony. Can I just say that in UK law if you are in fear of an imminent attack you are allowed to use a pre emptive strike to give you a chance to get away. Keep up the good work
#2 - It takes many hours of practice to throw a punch, fast, accurately, powerfully, well timed through their defenses without leaving yourself wide open. To an observer it just looks like a simple punch, to the trained fighter it was a perfectly executed technique.
As a former law enforcement officer, I agree to fight to win. Also, legally in the U.S., you can only do so until you stopped the threat. You're legally covered to stop the problem, so attacking them on the ground after they stopped, you're probably in trouble. Kudos to the channel for recognizing that
This is 100% true. I spent quite a bit of time over in the UK and although I didn't want to I was involved in a few street fights. The boxing knowledge that I had growing up as a youth really helped me. So yes, learn to Box. The bonus is you're going to get into excellent shape. That's worth it alone.
@@cgonthebeat3741 I have been boxing and coaching it 20+ years and that's good start. But I highly recommend that you take some basic boxing course first. There are so many things that are hard to unlearn if you start training by yourself (and possibility to hurt your hands or wrists). And frankly, hitting a bag is not boxing, it's just hitting/one aspect of training. Footwork, slipping, blocking, body and head movement, right punching technique, sparring and so on.
Tony Jeffries is a good hearted man He persuades us not to indulge in street fights until it's inevitable and he isn't proud of winning a street fight Proud to be a subscriber of his channel 💖
I like to think I have sense...the reason I'm so quick to fight is because I suffer from depression at times and when I feel belittled by someone (which happens quite often) I go into my head and become quiet/not engaged it effects my work and forget about sleeping or eating which lasts 2-3 days until something positive happens...when I physically dominate someone it just takes all the pressure, anxiety and sadness away (I sleep like a baby after I fight tbh) I am able to not blow up at certain people like friends, family, bosses but I would like your honest opinion on how you think I should handle these "avoidable" situations in public?
@@joshTHEHARPOONharper your honesty certainly hit a nerve in me bud...I too suffer from depression, coupled with an amazingly large temper that could level any playing field..breathing is first and key, allows the hart rate to substantially subside, gives power over emotions. Sounds like a good start would be (and I know it sounds funny) but breathing exercises and meditation. Now I consider meditation to be different for everyone, wieght lifting, martial arts, deep breathing, drink boat loads of water always, diet is huge...you have to feed the temple properly (most of the time) some of us love whiskey n marching powder.. Creating things with your hands, building,gardening,art,wieght lifting,stretching,martial arts, love making can all be glorious medicine for the soul. All kinds of mental and physical activities will drain away the stress and allow you to sleep and be thoroughly calm like you described after putting the boots to someone. You sound powerful, respect your power, and feed it healthily..you've also got a great head on yer shoulders...I can tell. Stay strong bro, and love yourself...you're worth it !! 👍
Jeff, your videos are absolute gold mate for youngsters. These days they're stuck to their computers and have little experience with the outside world. But when they do come across any situation they don't know what to do. I will be sharing your videos with youngsters in my family. Thanks lad. Shame you're all the way in LA, would love to meet you.
@@aaronpenland2844 yes he has the edge but the untrained person is still dangerous because they are unpredictable the street ain't no boxing match bruh
This guy is the man ! I would never start a fight with someone for no reason.. however if they are trying to hurt my family or someone I love , then we have to protect ourselves
When fighting you can't give up. Whatever they do they can't break you're will. If they begin to show frustration and start second guessing themselves you took a part of their soul, you already won
What if they just strangle you you? Or stab you? Does your will mean that you can get your brain to work with no oxygen? This is a dangerous attitude. If you're drawn into a scrap on the street get out of there unless you really can't or they've shagged your lass or some shit idk.
teaching men not just when to throw a punch(virtually never unless you have to to defend you and yours) but how to embody the conviction behind the blow.. Tony Jeffries you are doing the lords work
Always enjoy Tony’s videos, you can tell he’s passionate about what he does in every single one including this one. Learned a lot about boxing from being at home with his videos alone. Someone who’s never been to a boxing gym ever. “If your a bully turn this off and don’t subscribe to the channel” that made my day right there😂 great vid bro
When I was a kid, we used to stand toe to toe, and swing for the fences. It wasn’t until I was 14 and I fought a kid that knew how to fight. I learned so much from that one fight. I never lost another fair fight.
What’s worked for me when forced to fight was to get that first punch in and just kept Em going from there . The other person never had a chance to recover from the first punch and the onslaught that followed. I grew up on the streets of Newark NJ and you had to fight for survival. Not proud of it but it is what it IS.
I need some help from you then!😂 I am so intimidated by girls that are popular because they talk so much shit and they talk like they are about it, but I don’t want to fight because I know I’ll go crazy and do some damage, because I have a lot of rage in me, but I also do. How do I go about this? And how do I not be so scared of them?
@@melaninmagic8742 you will Always be scared . I know I was . I never wanted to fight and never started one but never allowed anyone to hit me either . It was just instinct. Something just snaps when someone tries to hit me and I see it coming. It’s either gonna be me or them and the element of surprise by getting that first , quick and hard punch in first works well and then you just know you can’t let up because you’re toast if they are given a chance to reciprocate. By the time you get that first one in your anger kinda takes over and you forget about being scared . Like I said . It was what it was . Not proud of it but those Newark girls were rough . It didn’t happen often ppl kinda just knew I wouldn’t be an easy target. Try to avoid it if you can but if you can’t . Hit first and keep em going until your opponent is down and not wanting to get back up for more Or someone pulls you off .
@@LuisaD93 Thank you so much for the response. I just had a weird incident where this girl disrespected for no reason and it had me shaking for two hours and just my heart was racing and I wanted to cry because I was so mad, and all I could think about is getting out of my seat and slamming her ass out of hers. They think I’m weak because I’m so nice and always just bubbly, but I know if they put their hands on me, it would be over for them.
@@melaninmagic8742 I’m glad you didn’t do anything to get yourself In trouble and I’m so sorry someone did that to you but you did the strong and right thing by not getting it with her. Shows you have more character than she does ! Have a happy Halloween 🎃
Unfortunately being a short guy Ive been bullied most of my life and forced to fight a lot. Luckily I haven't had to fight as much as Ive gotten older but all your tips are on point! Ive definitely won more than Ive lost over the years.
Same here some big lanky wolly tryna prove he's hard to his mates picking on the 5"6 guy, bum behaviour difference is I'm stocky as shit and ripped as fuck 🤫 snap them lanky twig arms with the quickness 😂
Nothing but respect for you Tony. Love your videos! Keep doing this, you've got a great fanbase and your accomplishments speak for themselves. Absolute legend!
Great video and advice! I am trained in Boxing, and to this day, I don't even know my own strength. Best to always avoid street fights. But when it can't be avoided, I agree with all your tips!
as a wrestler and person who has been in a fight this videos is 100 percent accurate if you comfortable fighting from the floor or on the feet try your best and stay there
Depends where you go. Bournemouth on the south coast,could be a bas£#@& on a Saturday night.Weymouth in Dorset was at one time the worst place in the country for trouble on a Friday,Saturday,Sunday night. The Dorset Police were terrified. Weymouth ? a holiday town,seaside,etc. But it turned nasty. No idea what it’s like now on a Saturday,I’m too old. If someone tries to tell you it was a sleepy seaside town, don’t believe them. I was there.
Thanks for the end of the video. My Lil brother is 11 and I’m 29 but I’m afraid he may get bullied. We’re going to start watching these videos together so he can learn to defend, not attack.
Brought up in Middlesbrough (rough) just down the road from Sunderland, studied various martial arts since I was 8 years old, I’ve already taught my son everything you said, great tips.
@@johnfong6246 Right, like for example you're with someone who can't outrun the attacker, then what? There's some cases where fighting is the best choice
Thanks, Tony you're the best. I watched your videos on hitting the heavy bag like a pro and the guys in the gym think I am a pro fighter LOL You're a great teacher thanks!!!
Tony, thank You for your work. The world is far from perfect. The street fights You had made You legit even more. You should be proud You had the experience. You definitely have my respect for that. 🤜🤛
A lifetime ago I heard someone ask my boxing coach about fighting other styles, kung fu, wrestling, etc. He said that your technique, your style, even the rules you follow completely depend on the ring you're in. If you are in a kickboxing match, it isn't dirty to kick someone in the head. If you fight someone on the street, you don't have to wait for the ref to tell you to touch gloves and come out fighting. You shouldn't go out and start an unfair fight, but there's nothing wrong with finishing one.
I just discovered your TH-cam channel Mr. Jeffries.. you are easy to understand and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing with us and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I`ve had a lot of street fights in the past, I`m a chill guy now, but still I love when Tony goes self defense mode, I gave the like, now I`m gonna proceed to watch the vid. Edit: I just finished watching the video and all your tips are totally legit man, when I got jumped a few times back in my "violent times" I managed to survive with basic Muay Thai and Kickboxing, along with Boxing footwork, and having good hands. And yeah I never let some mofo to invade my personal space, or yell at me in my face cause I immediately headbutt him or drop an elbow to his face... At the end of the day, the most important thing to do when it comes to street fighting, is the will to win, as you pointed out at the end, and embrace the fear and turn it in your favor, something similar to what Cus D`amato used to tell Mike Tyson when he was terrified before a fight, turn your fear into FIRE!!!! I should add another thing with all due respect, but in a street fight, BE SIMPLE AND LETHAL, and this is for the Martial Arts guys that try to complicate every scenario they are in with complicated movements, in a street fight, JUST SMASH YOUR OPPONENT, OR OPPONENTS FACES, simple as that, a good 1 - 2 combo and a kick does perfectly. Anyways.... I was so violent when I was 15 yrs old to my early 20`s, an idiotic hot head I was..... now I`m 26, I`m gonna turn 27 in twelve days, so I`m cool guy now, and I like the way you teach your stuff, I`ve seen and liked ALL YOUR VIDEOS, it`s just I don`t comment often, but I support this channel since it came out.. Thanks Coach Tony for droping gems of knowledge. Till your next video. 💪✌
I normally just tell them if they think there a big man they can gone down my boxing gym and spar me and they just get scared and leave it because if someone really wants to fight me they can do it in a boxing ring
I had 4 street fights in my life that I couldnt avoid and I would always take an defensive approach first, dodged and made them miss and when there was an opening I ended 3 of them with one punch. I have no boxing experience other than shadow boxing and hitting concrete walls for some time but that just came natural to me and it worked out well, against enemies that had at least more experience in street fights... They were no trained fighters though I recon. Most "gangsters" get very mad when you make them miss and they start flailing and thats when I go in and land one hard punch. It worked well for me so far. Whats your opinion on this? I think I'd be scared to hit first because I might make an mistake since I have no boxing or martial arts experience.
That’s how I fight too, I have very long arms and I can use my lead arm to block and push away all the while waiting for an opening with a straight right. Works for me but I’m big and tall with an 82” wing span.
Thank you Tony. Today I was walking through a tunnel with my grandfather and a group of teens my age (about fourteen year old) walked past me, there were probably 2-3 boys and 3 girls in their group ,((I'm a boy)), I didnt really see clearly because it was a little dark. Anyway, one of the girls there started making fake sounds of throwing up, I did not know for sure if she was making those sounds to make me feel bad, but I didn't do/or say anything. Afterall I was alone with my grandfather against a group of seven. So I started feeling sh*t and weak for not doing anything and watching them insult me infront of my grandfather. After I reached home, I immediately opened youtube and searched for street fight guides JUST INCASE. I know in my case, any sort of physical damages were extremely unnecessary but I realized I didn't know how to fight if I needed to. Anyway,thanks again Tony. Great Video.
😂 like watching a video is going to mean anything when you need to practice throwing a punch thousands of time to even be any different than an untrained guy.
Great advices! Just a question: Have you ever been grabbed or taken to a hold by someone during a street fight or you've always avoided it by maintaining distance by boxing?
Great teaching style mate, can see you are a good guy, no worries there, nice to see you pointing out how to be honourable to the young ones as well as the actual fighting, kudos for that mate.
I’ve noticed that nobody talks about this and it’s something that I learned the hard way. I never could land a punch and got beat up until I learned one thing. To me this is the most important thing, and that is 1. STEP INTO YOUR PUNCHES When throwing a punch I’ve found that as you throw a punch you want to take a half step on your leading foot (jab) and a full step with your back foot (hook, power shot,) 2. Keep your head moving especially when throwing a punch. 3. Learn to headkick. It will stop a street fight 99% of the time it took me 6 months of stretching daily to be able to land a 6’ headkick and I am 6’ but I did it. 4. Practice. Practice. practice. Practice throwing punches, kicks, moving your head, landing shots, etc And 5. If you can’t headkick go for a slam. If you get close enough and they are swinging or guarding they are probably off balance or have a high center of gravity, pick them up and use your entire body and strength to put them in the ground as hard and fast as you can. It does not matter how you do it or how you make them land. As long as it’s fast and hard your golden if the fight dosent end immediately it will shortly after as you will be in a good position to end it. I once slammed someone and they landed on thier knees and legs (you would think wouldn’t hurt them very bad) but it instantly ended the fight those are my top 5. And I guess as a bonus practice an exotic hit that someone won’t see coming for example I practiced the spinning back fist and I got insanely good at preforming it and landing it. I got in a fight and first thing I did was spinning back fist which hit them directly in the neck and jaw and dropped them like a sack of potatoes. Not only does it look badass but you also look like you are a trained fighter and girls think it’s super attractive lol
That's only if the better fighter hits first, a guy I used to hang with hit me first and I beat his ass he even used to be a MMA fighter but he was too old and short to win against me I'm tall and muscular with long reach it was a mismatch even though he landed some hard power punches
Revisiting this after just having my first street since learning MMA for the last 3-4 years. I got grabbed at a bar on Christmas and the guy was clearly looking to go, I gave him one stern warning to let me go, he didn’t so I immediately just went for repetitive elbows until he hit the deck. I’m 6.5 and have had people try fight me my whole life but always try walk away but in this situation it was the first time I felt like I had no choice. I hope the guy who started it will think twice next time.
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I love your channel, i went from a big guy that throws sloppy punches , to a guy that throws very crisp and powerful punches and much better head movement.
Hi Tony
Just wanted to know , do boxers like u n Floyd ever feel fear for a boxing match ??
How wud an avg person compare to Floyd ?? How many guys cud Floyd handle at once ??
🙏🏼🙏🙏
Can u do a vdo exclusively on how to deal with the fear of fight ing
@@bondjames-bond7664 Tyson said, he was afraid before the fight in the locker room, but as soon as he entered the ring he wanted to destroy the opponent. :) To overcome fear you must face it, probably many times, until you won't fear the unexpected anymore...so I guess experience will make the fear away...You must be punched a lot of times, and be on the ground to become a warrior I guess. I don't fear in the ring anymore during sparring, but I shake like a lil girl on the street when whoever tries to attack me, cause I haven't got into fight before, sadly. So...fight a lot, face your fear until it is gone.
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Lots of respect for you man
I actually did it! Well... Not exactly...
My bully approached me and my friends, and so I stood up for the first time, since I told him to fuck off multiple times and he was very provocative. Anger is what did it for me. I charged him grabbed him and put him down. Well I didn't punch him, but since then he stopped annoying me and my friends.
What he would usually do is, while we play football he always comes in and takes our ball kicking it out of the pitch.
The fight ended when his friend came towards us and he pulled me out.
They both kept telling me not to fight him after that, because their football trainer was watching them and he was going to punish him or something.. BULLSHIT! - I screamed. Took me 5 to 6 minutes to calm down and my friends were very impressed at that time. Which meant: I was the badass this time.
@@JusticeForTheWin as a kid here in Brazil, I used to run and throw rocks against 4 bullies lol. Sometimes I've got no way out and got my ass beat, but fighting at school is really useful when you can get into trouble, 'cause bullies (usually) are afraid of being exposed
@@kevinbacon3566 Brazil is dangerous
@@innerboth7074 not actually, but ain't for everybody. You kinda need to be prepared for everything
@@kevinbacon3566 I probably think this way because of how many g0re videos were made there
I want to say that last week I saw 2 men jump an old lady when I was walking out of the grocery store. I couldn’t believe it honestly, using my experience from this video I had the confidence to get involved. I’m happy to say with everything I’ve learned from this lesson that old woman stood no chance against the 3 of us.
wasnt expecting that 💀
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nice one mate!
Lame
I remember being a 14 year old in my first martial arts class at the YMCA. The instructor said he was going to show us the ultimate defense for if you got attacked in the street. He hyped it up, saying it was fool proof etc... and we were stoked and ready to learn the ultimate defense. Then he just ran away out the door and down the hallway....
Best advice. Anything can happen and there's no ref. I was on the shit end of a few kickings
He is absolutely correct its the best form of self defence
People might call you a coward, but there’s a fine line between cowardice and stupidity
@@stephenmcsweeney7562 Exactly. Luckily I haven't had much opportunity to use it recently. That was 40 years ago and I still remember it
You ask the best fighters and the best trainers and this advice - running away if there's a chance - is very consistent. The goal is to survive a street fight, not win it.
1. Be aware of your surroundings
2. Get control of your emotions
3. Have your hands up at all times
4. Keep distance and find range
5. Throw the first punch because often the first punch is the last.
6. Be prepared to miss or get your first punch blocked
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you speak some zen truths right here
Dont keep distance if your opponent is taller and more heavier then you. Then you should keep a short distance
@@R-dietrix if the opponent is bigger than you, the last thing you want is be close to them imo. They can just grab you and slam you to the ground. Many videos of this happening all over yt. People dont have to just box you on the streets, they can do everything!
Finally an instructor who has actually been in real fights and knows what he's talking about.
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Hard2hurt
Nope.
Did ye spill my pint......?
You UK boys have been throwing hands forever.
wish this guy had a gym in the states here in Fla....love to take some lessons...not to fight but just to learn the right way.
Growing up as a hooligan I remember some of the best street fights I had were against trained individuals. You don't win them all. But what I learned was they were extremely smart and quick to react compared to the average hoodlums id fight. But the one thing I always found interesting was the unwritten rules of street fighting. I never abided by them and only knew do anything to win. It was only after being jumped by 6 kids in the neighborhood my mom told me "As long as you come back home to me, you've won".
i needed a start for my job aplication letter. thanks a lot! that does it for me: "growing up as a hooligan i...."
Lol
Yo mama so smart. She made Steven Hawking look like a toddler
Seriously tho smart mother equals safe upbringing!!
When i was 12 i tried fighting a drunk 30 yr old dude! He grabbed me first, Didn't go well kicked right in the face after i gut punched him 3 times with my puny baby hand i highly doubt that did any dmg 🤓 yep remember i had to fight otherwise he would've killed me right then and there, Don't worry few days ago my friends paid him a visit😏
" throw the first punch"
I totally agree with that.
I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
It's not like you're gonna kill the other guy. Chances are, if you knock the other guy out, he's probably not gonna report it to the police; since, you know, he still got up in your face
@@jooot_6850 the thing is, when fighting crazy ppl, and when they knock u out. Anything is possible
Im 12 and in year7 but iv been in some fights *preeety intense
@@zahrasaid3470 year 7?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mandi7967 what funny
#5 Act confident
#4 Get the first punch off
#3 Be aware of your surroundings
#2 learn boxing
#1 do whatever it takes to win.
This is just a summary, pls listen to his reasons..
#1 Rip the testicles.
@@ZaxTheAl1en twist the person's balls
This video is actually very accurate, especially the last tip. I was a huge target at my school for stuff I didn't even do and the only person that actually tried to fight me was very even with me. But we swung for a while until I just didn't care and grabbed his hair and kneed him and uppercutted him until he told me to stop. Play dirty if you have to
Rule no. 6 in a street fight: Don´t overestimate your fighting skills.
And don't underestimate your opponent. I coached boxing for years and the hardest punch I ever took was from a college girl that I was training. I was going half hearted sparring with her and thinking she couldn't hurt me and then Boom!, she hit me with a right hand that rocked me. She was 5'11" and only weighed 135 lbs. but she hit me like I was hit by a pick handle.
In a street fight main problem is normally not one v one and weapons always come out, depends what street your on
no.7 what you absolutly dont want to happen to you is a liver shot(seriously i prefer to get puched in the fach 5 times befor 1 strong blow to the liver)
@@BruderSenf that depends bro, I’ve seen an eye ball pop out front one punch
@@fightingtalk6253 can only speak from my own experience and the worst thing i ever got was a dedicated blow to my liver in full contact sparring,i felt sick for days
Best to avoid street fights. You won’t know your opponents intentions. And if they have a blade you won’t see it coming.
I'm just here to frick up the bullies.
Very true. If they have a blade, they are getting shot multiple times
@@sebastiangraham001 you play w knives your going to get cut! Only knuckleheads show the blade before attacking & that is why police end that threat. Within the 7 yard rule & most don’t stand a chance!
@@Skirbiy Good! Not many deserve it more!
You're stating the obvious. It's what you do when you no longer have the luxury of avoiding it.
I'm 65 years old and partially disabled and have been wanting to learn self-defense for a long time so thank you for these tips
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sad that older people need to learn self defense, nobody is safe huh
Get a gun
@@thanos1838 says you m8 you are the danger
Buy a gun m8
I think there is one extremely important tip that Tony did not exactly mention (and that I learned the hard way from my own experience in the streets of Moscow). After you throw that first punch, you need to continue attacking your opponent until you see that they do not want to continue the fight or that they are not a threat to you anymore. If you are not a trained boxer, most probably your first punch will only surprise and somewhat disorient your opponent. When you see them disoriented, your natural reaction is to stop the fight right there (because you are not a violent person and already feel guilty for having hurt someone). However, if you stop, you will make a big mistake, because the fight will not stop. You will simply lose the advantage that you have just won yourself with that first punch. What will happen next is your opponent will recover and come back at you with even more anger and aggression. So, continue punching your disoriented opponent, until it has become clear to both of you that you have won. If they bend, don’t be afraid to kick them in the face. If you are not a trained fighter, your kick will not knock them out or hurt them badly. But it will give them a significant scare and they will lose all their original desire to mess with you. And, of course, never hurt your opponent more than it is objectively needed for your protection and in order to stop the fight. There is no excuse for excessive and unmotivated violence.
Or better put make sure u fuck em up with that first punch or at least throw a few rather than 1 if u throw the first an don’t knock ‘em down at least u def look stupid😂
Absolutely! I agree. Thankfully, I've never made that mistake (being a rageful person myself .. RAGEFUL! Not gratuitously violent)
Very good advice
The most important thing is composure. Thats a problem that even boxers have, if you've got too much adrenaline or fear or anger you lose your technique and everything you learned goes out the window. But if your calm and composed you have correct technique.
I agree Peter, thanks for sharing!
Absolutely
So true brother! and the only way to really gain composure is to have put in the time and the work..
You Cant fake composure, you have to Earn it with ur dedication, training and sweat...It then comes across is how you carry urself b4 a fight even starts and of course , in the fighting if it does.
Unless you have muscle memory... Drilled your training that your punches go exactly where trained(cant be forced either, you have it or you dont)
This is exactly why a prime Ali used to try to get his opponents mad
When I was young I was in many, many fights. When I got older I became afraid of the amount of damage I could do to another person. In my adult life I have never backed down to anyone and have never had to throw one punch. I don't look for trouble but I make it clear that I am more than capable of finishing it. Walk softly but carry a big stick, stay safe my friends.
I've been quite a few fist fights in my life, some I've won, and some I've lost.
And the main thing I've learned is that no matter what you do, or what you study beforehand - nothing is going to prepare you 100% for a real fight.
The main thing that translates into your technique, is first hand experience. I'm not at all saying that training doesn't help or play a key role, because it very much does!
But being in the heat of the moment, those milliseconds that pass as the fight is starting and going - those are your best teacher. Once you get into a fight for the first time, and begin to learn how to control that adrenaline and nervousness, you become a better fighter than 90% of people out there.
Because most people have never been in a fist fight before; there's almost like a wall you have to climb in order to throw that first punch for the first time. But when you've conquered that wall and push through it, you get better and better in the future.
Controlling your emotions and nerves are damn the entirety of it all. And also, do not be afraid of getting hit! It does not hurt no where near as bad as you think, especially when you've got that adrenaline rushing through you.
Yes you should avoid being hit in the first place - but once you do get that first punch to your face, win or lose, it's extremely freeing! I know how that must sound but believe me, something just clicks afterwards when you've overcome that fear- and in the future, that makes a 100% difference.
Push yourself, and maintain discipline over your nerves.
Tnx for the advice. I would be on a fist fight this afternoon. I declined first, but those people really want me to put my fist to their faces. Wish me luck
@@rythmclash1756 did you claim victory tho? 👀
@@mtYxrist we just met this afternoon. Seems like he's avoiding me. He goes back home when he saw me. Maybe he's afraid? Dayum I just prepare this fight I am tired being bullied by those guys
Yup, everything you said is 100% true. That first punch thrown or taken changes everything.
@@rythmclash1756 I can help you ima black belt karate how old are they
I started training for a street fight. When I got better at boxing and had my first sparring, I realized how dangerous a blow can be. So I started avoiding fights.
Luckily if you don't go walking around terrible places the only times you will be forced to fight is in/out of night clubs bars etc. So you're fighting drunk people often not knowing what they are doing and trying to achieve. They're wobbly and chaotic. Tony's tip of throwing the first punch is essential. If you're smart it's the right thing to do, my wrist are fucked so I usually use elbows when someone comes up too close. You know you're the better man so it's better for you to knock him. Hit his jaw, if needed follow up with a few more put him in recovery position check his breathing and walk away. If you lose, they might not be understanding. I've seen people head stomping passed out people, disgusting. Don't hesitate
facts i was sparring and took a huge shot to my head and it left a lump for weeks and also i took a clean left hook to the liver it hurts but everytime i spar i know i get better so i keep sparring and yea it was worth it bc when i got my first street fight the guy couldn"t even hit me so a few broke ribs i clean shot to the head an liver all paid off
@@hunche3605 that’s a cool story bro, (not sarcasm) how long did u train boxing for and spar?
@@TheSantos173 about 3 years i have been boxing i started sparring around 2 and a half years ago
After training Muay Thai and sparring every week I now understand fighting hurts and sucks and it's something I will avoid at all costs unless absolutely necessary. Road rage and ego are not good reasons. I'll run before I fight nowadays.
He’s brilliant! Love that he says “know when to stop!” The point is to protect yourself & ultimately, end any fight as fast as possible. Hopefully the quicker it’s over, the less damage & danger there will be.
I remember my first streetfight, my old teachers words came to me :) Make sure to loudly say you are not interested in fighting put your hands up in a defensive posture. When the fight was over and i even threw the first punch every witness was on my side.
Did u win the fight?
Come on Mr T don’t leave us hanging, did you win the fight?
MR T still no answer did you win?
Mr T. Please. It's been four months. Your wife and kids miss you. You had a _family!_ Come back! Don't leave them like this! Please!
Lmao yeah this works if you live in the burbs try this shi anywhere else you getting jumped
"The only difference between street fighting and boxing is that there's a referee there from stopping me from killing you." - Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Growing up in Brockton forced me to learn how to fight. Hard to believe some guys have never been in a fight. Very fortunate in one respect, but without the fight experience(s), I think it leaves a guy unprepared for the almost inevitability.
Truth
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler. My favorite of all time.
@@rikki-tikki-tavi2456 ayee Brockton gang😂
@@deplorableb.r.4211 Huge MH fan myself but Rocky Marciano has always been my hero!
I want to learn boxing just for self-defense, because you never know, when someone gets crazy and start attacking you or your family/friends. Thanks a lot for this video.
Tip #1 has worked every time in my experience luckily enough. However I truly believe for it to work you must convince yourself you are ready and willing to be hurt. Having been bullied myself as a kid I told myself a long time ago to never show fear or allow anyone to intimidate me. Also standing your ground has seemed to work even more against bigger guys, who usually have a look of confusion or shock once you show no fear.
Thanks for sharing mate
@@Tony_Jeffries Was wondering if you have ever done or will do a video on Boxing Gyms in general. As in how to find one that fits you, pick out shite trainers and things of that nature.
Hope your channel continues to grow and wish you the best of luck.
@@Tony_Jeffries I have a tip for you. Go on a philosophical monologue for so long that your enemy just kills themselves which after they die trying to fight you everyone else will be scared cause you’re so good at philosophy you killed someone.
@@unlisted5474 that happened to me, a bully did that and I disappeared out of reality. Chilling in heaven rn with my phone
Cheers for sharing. I got bullied, got jumped as an adult, bit and clawed vs 2 guys and got out. Joined karate in Japan, defused or avoided fights ever since. You're a wise man, Tony, you know the score and your kindness shines through.
Thanks mate! Check my video Street Fighting Technique | Punch Faster and Harder th-cam.com/video/lL4AcmEIo20/w-d-xo.html
why did your go specifically to Japan?
When I heard Tony say to do whatever I takes to win, I subscribed. I will always try my best to avoid a fight & thankfully haven’t been in fight in ages & I, too was bullied as a kid. A few years ago, I was at a parade with my family & witnessed a man grab a girl by her hair & started punching her. Hundreds of people were around & nobody did anything to help her so I forced my way between them & pushed the man to the ground. Next thing I knew 5 of his friends were surrounding me & my family. I somehow avoided this situation by calling them out as cowards that hit women but wouldn’t fight another man 1 on 1. This turned out to be true because they reluctantly walked away, cursing me all the while.
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5 steps, 1. don't get into street fights, 2. If you do finish off your opponent so he doesn't get up, 3. Carry an equalizer, 4. Make sure everyone sees it to make sure no one even thinks of messing with you again, 5. Stay home.
Finish him off? I thought you were talking about fighting?
@@bennoreuter4393 woahhhhh
I just absolutely love how he said “if you’re a bully don’t subscribe to my channel” 😭❤️ genuinely a great video once again, thanks Tony
That last point a huge respect "don't keep attacking and doing damage when they are down". If you lose yourself in rage and continue to punch a downed person, the chances of severely injuring them is high not to mention that there is also chance of them dying. I almost took a mans life because I got lost in rage and if my friend didn't pull me back in time, I'd be sitting in prison right now, it is very important to get a handle on your emotions specially rage/anger. I little trick I learned to get control is that whenever I feel angry, I take few seconds to get my breathing in control and focus more on clearing my thoughts (this doesnt mean during fights but any situation that can get an angry emotion out of you).
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Years ago when I was training boxing one of the coaches in the gym I trained in was watching me hit the heavy bag. He had a grin on his face and asked me if I ever used what I was learning in the streets. I told him no. I kept to myself and avoided people and places where conflict was more likely. He then told me if I ever landed punches on someone the way I landed them on a heavy bag, that I could do some serious damage.
Avoid street fights at all costs. If you find yourself in one that you cannot avoid, finish it quickly and go about your way. Too many situations can turn ugly real fast if you hang around. No one is invincible or unstoppable.
Truth plus some people can absorb blows and keep coming.
Use what you got and use it right away.
To your knuckles as well says the old guy with arthritic knuckles lol
@Doppelganger D well power was the one thing I never had to work on so yeah I did pat myself on the back there lol
exactly, and even if you "win" you might seriously injure someone. Get arrested etc.
Avoid fights, talk yourself out of it, defuse the situation.
Fighting is last resort.
@Doppelganger D it was a flat out brag not even humble
a great video especially for kids without dads or uncles to teach them these hard-learned truths. I'm glad he talks about trying to avoid fights, hurting people, getting hurt etc. Obviously, the most desired outcome is avoiding a fight altogether.
Five tips to AVOID a street fight:
1. Stay AWAY from bad areas.
2. Stay AWAY from bad people.
3. Be humble---do NOT act TOUGH!
4. Hang around TOUGH people.
5. Carry MASE!!
There ya' go!
Stay SAFE!!
"Be humble" will get u in trouble
@@wwysbb Learned this the hard way. Being humble really makes you seem like you're a fckn pussy. I'm getting in a fight probably this week I can avoid but sure wouldn't. This fight changes everything for me if I win or lose.
@@wwysbb Nah "be humble" doesn't mean "be a pussy"
Trouble is, the bully considers himself the "good guy."
Good one! And bullies usually have fighting experience and talent, and you will take them on alone, almost every time. In fact, mix it up with a bully and win, and watch the people come to their defense, it's all Stokholm syndrome.
@@AFuller2020
The way to treat with bully is in a treacherously way.
Never confront a bully, do like me, I attack them in a treacherously way and I always win, i done it a couple of times.
Make the "good guy" the dead guy and they will defend you.
as a bully I can confirm
They certainly don't see themselves as bullies.
Very true lots of fights end before they even start when it's a one on one with just you showing how eager you are . I was bullied and I learned to finally stand up and be down for whatever as a kid.
Love your videos, almost two months into kickboxing and already doing good in sparing ++ confidence boost
" It is a great honor to walk away from a fight"
King Solomon's proverbs
Old Testament.
Can you give us a reference (book, chapter & verse)? I don't remember seeing that one.
@@eugene7304 Proverbs is the book .No I can't remember but it's 100% in there I swear on the Bible.
Oh it says not to swear on anything " swear not at all" have to retract. It's a great verse by the wisest man in the history of mankind.
My class read the whole book of proverbs, then psalms now revalations, proverbs is a great book of wisdom, so I recoment your read a chapter a day till you finish it. it's worth it.
As long as you walk backwards and never take you eye off your opponent.
@@krane15 Good advice ,although I've " offered" my back to a few unsuspecting fools who actually fell for the ruse and ended up getting bashed ,but you're right ,I was grabbed from behind once by a steroid monster bouncer who smashed me sideways into a mirror on the way out ,I had to stick my elbow into it to prevent my head going into it resulting in a severely severed tendon and I'm a guitar player, pro ,so no gigs for 6 months but I'd have been far worse off if I hadn't protected my head...
Step 1, don't get into a street fight 😆
In all seriousness, thank you so much for this, since you never know when/if it could happen
100% mate.. don't be involve in street fights..
What if a muai thai fighter fight against street fighter.. Cant he win
@@saraths3140 muay thai fighter would get arrested for murder.🤣🤣
@@c.s1393 im learning muay thai from past 1.5 years
@@saraths3140 I've been doing it for 6 months. Respect
One thing I've learned from getting suckered punched a couple times is always throw the first punch.
As always an excellent video Tony. Can I just say that in UK law if you are in fear of an imminent attack you are allowed to use a pre emptive strike to give you a chance to get away. Keep up the good work
Thanks for watching mate 👊
#2 - It takes many hours of practice to throw a punch, fast, accurately, powerfully, well timed through their defenses without leaving yourself wide open. To an observer it just looks like a simple punch, to the trained fighter it was a perfectly executed technique.
As a former law enforcement officer, I agree to fight to win. Also, legally in the U.S., you can only do so until you stopped the threat. You're legally covered to stop the problem, so attacking them on the ground after they stopped, you're probably in trouble. Kudos to the channel for recognizing that
This is 100% true. I spent quite a bit of time over in the UK and although I didn't want to I was involved in a few street fights. The boxing knowledge that I had growing up as a youth really helped me. So yes, learn to Box. The bonus is you're going to get into excellent shape. That's worth it alone.
Just ordered a punching bag, your comment settled it in my mind. Going to be an interesting journey!
Where were you staying Chief? - 1 scrap a year is more than 90 odd percent of us experience in a lifetime
@@cgonthebeat3741 I have been boxing and coaching it 20+ years and that's good start. But I highly recommend that you take some basic boxing course first. There are so many things that are hard to unlearn if you start training by yourself (and possibility to hurt your hands or wrists). And frankly, hitting a bag is not boxing, it's just hitting/one aspect of training. Footwork, slipping, blocking, body and head movement, right punching technique, sparring and so on.
@@vpr2528 Got you, there are a lot of gyms nearby I'll join one of them.
Also make sure that you stare at them in the eyes like a Mike Tyson death stare. Don't blink or look away.
If you're close it'll make you unable to see their punches, knees or elbows coming, or avoid their head butt.
@@eugene7304 Exactly what I was going to say. Tunnel vision in these situations is almost always a loss.
But what if you're not good at the stare down?
Nah man you gotta read body language. Stare downs are only for show/mental battles, not street fights
Tony Jeffries is a good hearted man
He persuades us not to indulge in street fights until it's inevitable and he isn't proud of winning a street fight
Proud to be a subscriber of his channel 💖
"Do whatever it takes to win. Because if not, they will do it to you." Sounds like good advice!
Man this channel deserves to have more views 👍
Thanks ma man, means alot
Everything he said I feel on every fight that ever got in this guy knows fighting 👊🏾
Don’t be so apologetic. Anyone with sense doesn’t throw hands unless it’s unavoidable. This should be taught in schools
Thanks mate 👊
You're right,the golden rule...treat others as you wish to be treated,
Plain and simple.
Exactly 👍
I like to think I have sense...the reason I'm so quick to fight is because I suffer from depression at times and when I feel belittled by someone (which happens quite often) I go into my head and become quiet/not engaged it effects my work and forget about sleeping or eating which lasts 2-3 days until something positive happens...when I physically dominate someone it just takes all the pressure, anxiety and sadness away (I sleep like a baby after I fight tbh) I am able to not blow up at certain people like friends, family, bosses but I would like your honest opinion on how you think I should handle these "avoidable" situations in public?
@@joshTHEHARPOONharper your honesty certainly hit a nerve in me bud...I too suffer from depression, coupled with an amazingly large temper that could level any playing field..breathing is first and key, allows the hart rate to substantially subside, gives power over emotions. Sounds like a good start would be (and I know it sounds funny) but breathing exercises and meditation. Now I consider meditation to be different for everyone, wieght lifting, martial arts, deep breathing, drink boat loads of water always, diet is huge...you have to feed the temple properly (most of the time) some of us love whiskey n marching powder..
Creating things with your hands, building,gardening,art,wieght lifting,stretching,martial arts, love making can all be glorious medicine for the soul. All kinds of mental and physical activities will drain away the stress and allow you to sleep and be thoroughly calm like you described after putting the boots to someone.
You sound powerful, respect your power, and feed it healthily..you've also got a great head on yer shoulders...I can tell.
Stay strong bro, and love yourself...you're worth it !! 👍
I swear Tony is the best boxing coach ever. Everything is clear, very practical stuff, straight to the point. That's what I like. Keep it up my man.
To throw the first punch is one hell of a brave and dangerous advice. Regardless your skills you never know who you are facing.
And they never know who they are facing
So you're saying that the guy might be a dangerous individual and for that reason I should let him hit first?
Jeff, your videos are absolute gold mate for youngsters. These days they're stuck to their computers and have little experience with the outside world. But when they do come across any situation they don't know what to do. I will be sharing your videos with youngsters in my family. Thanks lad. Shame you're all the way in LA, would love to meet you.
Tony in a streetfight, I imagine hits hard and often!
Tony is a trained fighter. Anyone not trained in a street fight against him is dead.
💯 get off first
@@aaronpenland2844 yes he has the edge but the untrained person is still dangerous because they are unpredictable the street ain't no boxing match bruh
@@aaronpenland2844 you cant automatically assume cause someone is trained they cant lose a street fight
@@aaronpenland2844 boxing is good but is limited in a real fight anything can happen you mi gh t get tooken down
This guy is the man ! I would never start a fight with someone for no reason.. however if they are trying to hurt my family or someone I love , then we have to protect ourselves
The best advice I got when I was young was from my rugby coach, he told me, “never be the one to start fights, be the one to end them”
When fighting you can't give up. Whatever they do they can't break you're will. If they begin to show frustration and start second guessing themselves you took a part of their soul, you already won
Ahahaha 😂
Definition of a fighter; someone who overcomes when it's not easy!
Have youever fought once? Or was it some grandoise backwater kumite?
What if they just strangle you you? Or stab you? Does your will mean that you can get your brain to work with no oxygen? This is a dangerous attitude. If you're drawn into a scrap on the street get out of there unless you really can't or they've shagged your lass or some shit idk.
Sorru sometines u need to give up. Consider siblings that refuse stop fighting forcing u to use more force.
teaching men not just when to throw a punch(virtually never unless you have to to defend you and yours) but how to embody the conviction behind the blow.. Tony Jeffries you are doing the lords work
Always enjoy Tony’s videos, you can tell he’s passionate about what he does in every single one including this one. Learned a lot about boxing from being at home with his videos alone. Someone who’s never been to a boxing gym ever. “If your a bully turn this off and don’t subscribe to the channel” that made my day right there😂 great vid bro
Thanks Tony, I'll be heading to the pub later and be sure to use your tips.
That's your first big mistake, going to the pub.
Oh shit
Bahahaha Go get ‘em killer!
Always in good guy's corner 👍 liked that u hear everyone saying 'baddest, meanest' but 'good guys r the real heroes'
When I was a kid, we used to stand toe to toe, and swing for the fences. It wasn’t until I was 14 and I fought a kid that knew how to fight. I learned so much from that one fight. I never lost another fair fight.
What’s worked for me when forced to fight was to get that first punch in and just kept Em going from there . The other person never had a chance to recover from the first punch and the onslaught that followed. I grew up on the streets of Newark NJ and you had to fight for survival. Not proud of it but it is what it IS.
I need some help from you then!😂 I am so intimidated by girls that are popular because they talk so much shit and they talk like they are about it, but I don’t want to fight because I know I’ll go crazy and do some damage, because I have a lot of rage in me, but I also do. How do I go about this? And how do I not be so scared of them?
@@melaninmagic8742 you will
Always be scared . I know I was . I never wanted to fight and never started one but never allowed anyone to hit me either . It was just instinct. Something just snaps when someone tries to hit me and I see it coming. It’s either gonna be me or them and the element of surprise by getting that first , quick and hard punch in first works well and then you just know you can’t let up because you’re toast if they are given a chance to reciprocate. By the time you get that first one in your anger kinda takes over and you forget about being scared . Like I said . It was what it was . Not proud of it but those Newark girls were rough . It didn’t happen often ppl kinda just knew I wouldn’t be an easy target. Try to avoid it if you can but if you can’t . Hit first and keep em going until your opponent is down and not wanting to get back up for more Or someone pulls you off .
@@LuisaD93 Thank you so much for the response. I just had a weird incident where this girl disrespected for no reason and it had me shaking for two hours and just my heart was racing and I wanted to cry because I was so mad, and all I could think about is getting out of my seat and slamming her ass out of hers. They think I’m weak because I’m so nice and always just bubbly, but I know if they put their hands on me, it would be over for them.
@@melaninmagic8742 I’m glad you didn’t do anything to get yourself In trouble and I’m so sorry someone did that to you but you did the strong and right thing by not getting it with her. Shows you have more character than she does ! Have a happy Halloween 🎃
@@LuisaD93 Thank you so much! And Happy LATE Halloween 😭
These are all great pieces of advice. Really.
Thanks Michael 🥊
Learn some parkour, have a good cardio and be good at sprint.
You'll never lose a streetfight xD
This only works when you walk alone. Try parkur when you have wife and two small kids
@@mkx200sx lmao well said
@@mkx200sx That's when you develop herculean strength, so you can parkour while carrying three humans.
PARKOUR
@@mkx200sx lol
Absolute nonsense.
Unfortunately being a short guy Ive been bullied most of my life and forced to fight a lot. Luckily I haven't had to fight as much as Ive gotten older but all your tips are on point! Ive definitely won more than Ive lost over the years.
Same here some big lanky wolly tryna prove he's hard to his mates picking on the 5"6 guy, bum behaviour difference is I'm stocky as shit and ripped as fuck 🤫 snap them lanky twig arms with the quickness 😂
@@GM-wu7cn we are the same guy lol. 5'7 muscular
Yup, some of the toughest guys I've met over the years were little guys, I guess they had to be.
Two months ago , i was challenged by two adult. I felt afraid and i can't did anything.
but i started to learn boxing, and now i am feeling confident.
The best advice I can give to my fellow boxers...is no matter what you do....disapear before the law appears dont stand around admiring your work....
No cap, i fw this guy a lot .Keep the work!
I appreciate it ma man
From one Smoggie to a Mackem. Great vid Tony just going through your library of vids......
Imagine having a little to much to drink and you try to fight Tony! R.i.p.
😀
You would get lit up with a 10 piece combo
Obviously never been to Sunderland xD
in the words of BA Baracus - I pity the fool
Legend says if you ever meet Tony never shake his hands
Nothing but respect for you Tony. Love your videos! Keep doing this, you've got a great fanbase and your accomplishments speak for themselves. Absolute legend!
You my friend.. are the best person to ever exist from across the pond..
Great video and advice! I am trained in Boxing, and to this day, I don't even know my own strength. Best to always avoid street fights. But when it can't be avoided, I agree with all your tips!
as a wrestler and person who has been in a fight this videos is 100 percent accurate if you comfortable fighting from the floor or on the feet try your best and stay there
I can imagine Sunderland on a Saturday night would have been quite lively in the 90,s.
Was there in 2011, free for all.
Still is now lad
@@dalehusbanduk Dead as a Doornail m8! Plenty people partying still - just not in the Town
Depends where you go. Bournemouth on the south coast,could be a bas£#@& on a Saturday night.Weymouth in Dorset was at one time the worst place in the country for trouble on a Friday,Saturday,Sunday night. The Dorset Police were terrified. Weymouth ? a holiday town,seaside,etc. But it turned nasty. No idea what it’s like now on a Saturday,I’m too old. If someone tries to tell you it was a sleepy seaside town, don’t believe them. I was there.
Thanks for the end of the video. My Lil brother is 11 and I’m 29 but I’m afraid he may get bullied. We’re going to start watching these videos together so he can learn to defend, not attack.
Just take the kid to a UFC gym, if he learns ground game and striking no one will mess with him
Solid plan. Get a bag and get his confidence up. Doing the same with my son.
@@stephenmcsweeney7562 That’s actually a good idea. At least so he can get used to punching and combos. Thank you.
@@meanmartin312 when you start to hit that sweet spot, you understand how effective your punches can be.
Don't mess with people, take no shit.
@@Leven727 Maybe he could go to the FIFA gym, and learn futbol.
Brought up in Middlesbrough (rough) just down the road from Sunderland, studied various martial arts since I was 8 years old, I’ve already taught my son everything you said, great tips.
Newcastle for me 😭💀
Thanks for sharing Tony! These are all things we should remember if we ever needed to use our skills...
yes in the small chance someone attacks you and there's no way out
@@johnfong6246 The chance isn't as small as you'd think lol. Happens every day
@@peacekeeper3477 ye but not to everyONE lol
@@johnfong6246 Right, like for example you're with someone who can't outrun the attacker, then what? There's some cases where fighting is the best choice
Can’t wait to use your advice on my grandma
how did it go?
@@honestlee9921 He'll respond when he gets discharged from ICU. Grandma went back to her knitting.
@@honestlee9921 @Angrypeanut - Maybe not too well??? Silence is not a good sign.
Did you beat her down, Angrypeanut
you still alive bro
Thanks, Tony you're the best. I watched your videos on hitting the heavy bag like a pro and the guys in the gym think I am a pro fighter LOL You're a great teacher thanks!!!
This is the best advice Tony, many thanks! Glad to have subscribed to someone who cuts thru the bull and knows what they're talking about.
Much appreciated ma man 👊
Tony, thank You for your work. The world is far from perfect. The street fights You had made You legit even more. You should be proud You had the experience. You definitely have my respect for that.
🤜🤛
Dude, I frickin LOVE watching and listening to your videos. You're a terrific teacher.🤘🔥❤
7:49 how I win ALL my fights, lethal combo that.
It does some serious damage
@@johnsxn661 probably the only way of beating Canelo imo
@@Lewis.312 😂😂😂😂
I rarely use fists 👊 in a street fight. Its all knees, elbows and kicks.
The 5 on 2 is the nuclear option.
Man I wish I saw thgis as a kid best advice out Tony
A lifetime ago I heard someone ask my boxing coach about fighting other styles, kung fu, wrestling, etc. He said that your technique, your style, even the rules you follow completely depend on the ring you're in. If you are in a kickboxing match, it isn't dirty to kick someone in the head. If you fight someone on the street, you don't have to wait for the ref to tell you to touch gloves and come out fighting. You shouldn't go out and start an unfair fight, but there's nothing wrong with finishing one.
Great #1! Do whatever it takes to win! My father always told me, "Gentlemen don't fight! So, never fight like a gentleman!!
Use headbutts, knees and elbows those work great 👍
I just discovered your TH-cam channel Mr. Jeffries.. you are easy to understand and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing with us and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
"Learn the basics of boxing" Sounds like good advice!
And the basics of how to quickly kick the other guys balls as hard as you can then run 🏃
No bad advice. Punching in a street fight boxing style is bad
I`ve had a lot of street fights in the past, I`m a chill guy now, but still I love when Tony goes self defense mode, I gave the like, now I`m gonna proceed to watch the vid.
Edit: I just finished watching the video and all your tips are totally legit man, when I got jumped a few times back in my "violent times" I managed to survive with basic Muay Thai and Kickboxing, along with Boxing footwork, and having good hands. And yeah I never let some mofo to invade my personal space, or yell at me in my face cause I immediately headbutt him or drop an elbow to his face... At the end of the day, the most important thing to do when it comes to street fighting, is the will to win, as you pointed out at the end, and embrace the fear and turn it in your favor, something similar to what Cus D`amato used to tell Mike Tyson when he was terrified before a fight, turn your fear into FIRE!!!! I should add another thing with all due respect, but in a street fight, BE SIMPLE AND LETHAL, and this is for the Martial Arts guys that try to complicate every scenario they are in with complicated movements, in a street fight, JUST SMASH YOUR OPPONENT, OR OPPONENTS FACES, simple as that, a good 1 - 2 combo and a kick does perfectly. Anyways....
I was so violent when I was 15 yrs old to my early 20`s, an idiotic hot head I was..... now I`m 26, I`m gonna turn 27 in twelve days, so I`m cool guy now, and I like the way you teach your stuff, I`ve seen and liked ALL YOUR VIDEOS, it`s just I don`t comment often, but I support this channel since it came out.. Thanks Coach Tony for droping gems of knowledge.
Till your next video. 💪✌
hello tony jeffries your videos helps me alot you do not have to pay money
I normally just tell them if they think there a big man they can gone down my boxing gym and spar me and they just get scared and leave it because if someone really wants to fight me they can do it in a boxing ring
I had 4 street fights in my life that I couldnt avoid and I would always take an defensive approach first, dodged and made them miss and when there was an opening I ended 3 of them with one punch. I have no boxing experience other than shadow boxing and hitting concrete walls for some time but that just came natural to me and it worked out well, against enemies that had at least more experience in street fights... They were no trained fighters though I recon. Most "gangsters" get very mad when you make them miss and they start flailing and thats when I go in and land one hard punch. It worked well for me so far. Whats your opinion on this? I think I'd be scared to hit first because I might make an mistake since I have no boxing or martial arts experience.
And when you woke up from the lovely dream and were sad because you had to go out in the real world 😂
Nicht schlecht...
🧢🧢🧢 CAPtain crunch
That’s how I fight too, I have very long arms and I can use my lead arm to block and push away all the while waiting for an opening with a straight right. Works for me but I’m big and tall with an 82” wing span.
@@imissyoumom7644
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.. Mike Tyson.
Thank you Tony.
Today I was walking through a tunnel with my grandfather and a group of teens my age (about fourteen year old) walked past me, there were probably 2-3 boys and 3 girls in their group ,((I'm a boy)), I didnt really see clearly because it was a little dark. Anyway, one of the girls there started making fake sounds of throwing up, I did not know for sure if she was making those sounds to make me feel bad, but I didn't do/or say anything. Afterall I was alone with my grandfather against a group of seven. So I started feeling sh*t and weak for not doing anything and watching them insult me infront of my grandfather. After I reached home, I immediately opened youtube and searched for street fight guides JUST INCASE. I know in my case, any sort of physical damages were extremely unnecessary but I realized I didn't know how to fight if I needed to. Anyway,thanks again Tony. Great Video.
Now that you've watched this,DON'T go and provoke a street fight,just use those tips if necessary
LMAOOOOOOOOO
Instructions unclear, went outside and fought the mailman
I think it implies that you're being attacked, not getting in a fight, but fair point haha
😂 like watching a video is going to mean anything when you need to practice throwing a punch thousands of time to even be any different than an untrained guy.
Great advices! Just a question: Have you ever been grabbed or taken to a hold by someone during a street fight or you've always avoided it by maintaining distance by boxing?
Thank you for this video.
Great teaching style mate, can see you are a good guy, no worries there, nice to see you pointing out how to be honourable to the young ones as well as the actual fighting, kudos for that mate.
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👊👊 thanks mate
It’s tony so we already know all his videos are going to be entertaining
I’ve noticed that nobody talks about this and it’s something that I learned the hard way. I never could land a punch and got beat up until I learned one thing. To me this is the most important thing, and that is
1. STEP INTO YOUR PUNCHES
When throwing a punch I’ve found that as you throw a punch you want to take a half step on your leading foot (jab) and a full step with your back foot (hook, power shot,)
2. Keep your head moving especially when throwing a punch.
3. Learn to headkick. It will stop a street fight 99% of the time it took me 6 months of stretching daily to be able to land a 6’ headkick and I am 6’ but I did it.
4. Practice. Practice. practice.
Practice throwing punches, kicks, moving your head, landing shots, etc
And 5. If you can’t headkick go for a slam. If you get close enough and they are swinging or guarding they are probably off balance or have a high center of gravity, pick them up and use your entire body and strength to put them in the ground as hard and fast as you can. It does not matter how you do it or how you make them land. As long as it’s fast and hard your golden if the fight dosent end immediately it will shortly after as you will be in a good position to end it. I once slammed someone and they landed on thier knees and legs (you would think wouldn’t hurt them very bad) but it instantly ended the fight those are my top 5. And I guess as a bonus practice an exotic hit that someone won’t see coming for example I practiced the spinning back fist and I got insanely good at preforming it and landing it. I got in a fight and first thing I did was spinning back fist which hit them directly in the neck and jaw and dropped them like a sack of potatoes. Not only does it look badass but you also look like you are a trained fighter and girls think it’s super attractive lol
The 1st rule I've been taught for 3 decades in street fight is to hit 1st. Whoever hits 1st usually wins.
Correct
Hard to do though when your assailant is a man wearing a Mickey Mouse costume!
That's only if the better fighter hits first, a guy I used to hang with hit me first and I beat his ass he even used to be a MMA fighter but he was too old and short to win against me I'm tall and muscular with long reach it was a mismatch even though he landed some hard power punches
Revisiting this after just having my first street since learning MMA for the last 3-4 years. I got grabbed at a bar on Christmas and the guy was clearly looking to go, I gave him one stern warning to let me go, he didn’t so I immediately just went for repetitive elbows until he hit the deck. I’m 6.5 and have had people try fight me my whole life but always try walk away but in this situation it was the first time I felt like I had no choice. I hope the guy who started it will think twice next time.
Also only learned MMA because I got attacked in London and out in hospital because of a similar situation and didn’t know who to defend myself.
Damn, be careful of elbow strikes