Lesson Two of the Self Defense Mini Clinic

If you missed Lesson 1 you can find it here.

When it comes to street fights (any fight that happens without a referee) there are too many misconception to count, many of them can get you seriously injured or killed. Lesson Two is all about calling out the B.S. and setting the story straight.

Knowing the truth about street fights will take you a long way towards winning any fight. But first here’s a quick video tip from ex-gang enforcer Diallo Frazier showing you a technique that was designed to turn the tables on an attacker. Pay close attention to the interview at the end of the video where Diallo sets the record straight on one of the biggest fight myths of all.

Top 10 Fighting Myths

  1. Martial Artists Win Streetfights: Listen, I don’t like to “knock” the martial arts. They all have something valuable to offer. We owe them a debt of gratitude for getting us where we are today, and they’re better than nothing. BUT…unfortunately, many of the arts being widely taught today are ancient arts, developed for another time and place in history, for specific conditions and circumstances that simply do not exist in the world you’ll be fighting in today.Statistics show that your average “store front” black belt does not have a much better chance at winning a street fight than any other average guy.Shocked? Well don’t be. Most martial arts concentrate on discipline and complicated “fine motor” techniques that go straight out the window when the “adrenaline dump” hits.
  2. The 5-Minute Fist Fight: This is a big one and it’s important that you get this Hollywood version of fighting out of your head. We’ve all been exposed to movies where the hero is endlessly fist-fighting. Yes, one big-gulp and a large popcorn later, he’s still going at it.But here’s a reality check for you. Nearly every actual street fight lasts for no more than 3 to 8 seconds! That’s right. It’s all over with in less time than it took for you to read this paragraph. Once you understand this, you can appreciate just how little time you have to recognize what’s going on and take decisive action to win. The key is what you do in the time leading up to that 3-8 seconds burst.

    3. Two men fighting street fight

  3. The Man-To-Man Fight: Another grand illusion. Most guys imagine (and train for) a fight against one man. Well you can’t depend on that. Stats prove that more times than not your opponent will have “back up,” friends willing to help take you down and kick in your head. This is why it’s critical that you first make quick and effective decisions early on to end the as fight quickly as possible and prepare for more than one adversary.
  4. The Convenient Fighting Environment: Dojo training often lulls one into the sense that you’ll always have plenty of fighting room… that your opponent will calmly approach you, bow, and ask if you’re ready… and that the ground will always be nicely padded. The reality is different.I’ve found that most fights occur in tight quarters (a bathroom, between cars, etc), with little or no room for flying kicks or fancy moves. There will be little or no light, furniture will be in the way, and rough concrete floors to strip meat off your bones. Ouch!
  5. Most Fights Go To The Ground: Most guys are surprised to discover that this is a myth, but it is. In fact, most street fights and personal combat situations do NOT end up on the ground.
    Yes, someone ends up on the ground alright, and it’s the loser – with the winner (or winners) standing over him stomping on his head. So why is this myth so common? Well, it comes from the study of police reports. You see, most cops who struggle with an adversary end up on the ground.Now hold on – doesn’t that contradict what I just said? No, it doesn’t. Because the goal of law enforcement is to “contain, control, comply” (also known as the 3 C’s) – which, by the way, requires more skill than simply winning a street fight. In other words a cop can’t simply eye jab, ear slap, then move in for a knock-out head butt because a dangerous criminal is resisting him. No, an officer’s goal is NOT to end a fight in 3 seconds, but instead to use “reasonable and proportionate escalation of force” to control and contain his subject.I’m not suggesting you totally ignore ground fighting, but you should spend 80% of your time training to fight on your feet.

    6. Before we go on here’s another video, this one from weapons expert and security consultant Bob Taylor:

  6. Your friends will back you up: Ha! I’m sad to say this is not true. We’d all like to believe our buddies will back us up, but research shows that they’re more likely to pick their noses than pick a fight. In fact, crowd behavior studies show that the more friends and bystanders are hanging around, the less likely it is that you’ll get help in a fight.Now, on the other hand, if you have just ONE friend and no crowd of bystanders, you actually may get some help. But the facts have shown over and over that individuals inside a crowd are less likely to act.
    A “gang” mentality is different. They will back each other up because it’s part of their “job.”
  7. Ignore them and they’ll go away: This is a common tactic, especially with women who feel they’re being followed. They simply put on the blinders and hope for the best. “Oh goodness, I hope that bad man goes away.” Bad tactic. Don’t ignore a predator you suspect is “scoping” you. Believe it or not, your best bet is to let him know that you ARE aware of him.Look at him directly. Watch him. Let him know you’re aware of his presence. Once a predator suspects you know his real intentions, it strips away much of the motivation to attack since the element of surprise has been taken away – and surprise is one of the predator’s most powerful tools. He knows he can’t surprise you, and now you’re perceived as less of an easy mark.Of course eyeballing a bully will have the opposite effect and will probably result in the “what are YOU looking at?” response. So this tactic is to be used when you suspect a predator.
  8. All You Need Is One (Or Two) Fighting Techniques: This is a common theory that has some truth to it. But I want to dispel the foolish notion that knowing less is better than knowing more. This just isn’t true. Because following this kind of logic would indicate that, for example, you’d be better off using an uneducated bag-lady as your investment broker than a guy with a Master’s Degree in Finance. I’d put my money on the Master’s degree, but that’s just me.Well, the same is true with fighting techniques. You’re better off knowing more than less, as it gives you the flexibility of using multiple methods to attack specific targets. Remember… one of the most crucial keys to fighting and winning is proper target acquisition. In other words, you’ll be far more effective with a crudely executed, but accurate, kick to your opponent’s nut-sack than you’d be with a really pretty roundhouse kick that missed the mark.
  9. All Military Fight Systems Can Be Trusted: Let me tell you a “dirty little secret” about some military combat systems being sold today. Recently there’s been a rash of “experts” who’ve “trained” the military in their secret system.Here’s the scoop. They’ve offered a few military guys some free training in their system. That’s it. Free seminars or workshops to military personnel is almost always a marketing ploy and a “resume building” exercise. They can now turn around and advertise that their system is used by “military experts.” Keep your eyes open for this nonsense. Just because someone trained military personnel does NOT make their system special.Another thing, most soldiers will admit that much of the hand to hand stuff is absolutely worthless to them because 100% of their job is to fight at a distance using hi-tech weaponry — NOT hand-to-hand systems.This is exactly why I’ve personally sought out special military units that indeed depend heavily on hand-to-hand fighting.And believe me, these guys exist. I even got some of them to talk. They sneak around behind enemy lines quietly “taking care of business” without firing weapons and drawing a bunch of attention to themselves. Real live bad-asses that’d make Rambo look like a pussy.

    10. sport fighting vs self defense

  10. Sport Fighting Is Just Like Personal Combat: Many think that a trained boxer, cage fighter, Mixed Martial Artist, or kickboxer is the same as being a trained street fighter.Not true. Let me ask… who do YOU think would win a spontaneous street fight — a champion MMA fighter or some ex-con street-brawler raised in the toughest area of east LA?I’d put my money on the ex-con. Because as brutal as it may appear, an MMA fight really IS different than a street fight.First, a pay-per-view “cage” fight (also called a mixed-martial-arts or MMA fight) is about making money for the promoters. They can’t allow every fight to be over within 3-8 seconds. They’d lose their audience — and advertisers — fast. So, in an MMA fight there’s no quick “fight ending” moves allowed — which is what a street fight is ALL about.Also, promoters have got to take some effort to protect the fighters. They wouldn’t be “sanctioned” for long with a continuous stream of dead bodies being hauled out of the ring.So, here’s 16 moves that are outlawed in most sanctioned MMA fights – which also happen to be some of the most effective moves in street fights:
  1. Eye gouging.
  2. Groin strikes (the ever popular “sack-attack”)
  3. Throat strikes (which can easily be lethal).
  4. Grabbing the trachea
  5. Biting (alright… Tyson DID try this once).
  6. Clawing, twisting, or pinching the flesh.
  7. Stomping, kneeing or kicking a grounded opponent
  8. Strikes to spine or back of head (also easily lethal).
  9. Striking downward, using the point of the elbow.
  10. Head butt (think of a “bowling ball in the face”).
  11. Hair pulling.
  12. Kicking the kidney with the heel.
  13. Grabbing the clavicle
  14. Small joint manipulations (such as fingers)
  15. Weapons and improvised weapons.
  16. Multiple attackers (except in WWF).

In Lesson Three there’ll be two more videos for you and a lesson on picking the best fight moves and why total commitment is the only policy when it comes to winning a street fight. You don’t want to miss it.

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491 thoughts on “Lesson Two of the Self Defense Mini Clinic”

  1. stomp on the arch of his foot, esp if attacked from behind & he has you in a bear hug, throw a backwards head butt, reach back n squeeze his balls, once released a knee to his face-esp the nose

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  3. So far this is very good info. I was a brawler in the dojo. Yes a traditional Japanese Karate dojo. We however had a one a week kumite or fight night. People from other schools were welcomed on this night and they came in droves. For 3 minute matches of which I participated in all night log for a good 3 to 4 hours. I became the brawler of the dojo because I used the techniques shown here and others that I had learned all very similar in their aspect of ending fights quickly. I like tos no nonsense approach you are passing along very much.
    Thanks
    NM

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  4. I’m using the latest Mozilla Firefox browser with a high speed connection. your videos ARE NOT RUNNING in “the latest, most up to date high tech” browser. I’m checking my firewall and wi-fi router to determine these are somehow blocking the data, but I’m wondering if there is something wrong with the videos?

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    1. Hello Howard,
      If you are using a new computer check and make sure that you have adobe flash installed. We use YouTube to host our videos because their platform is very stable and displays well for most users. If you are still having issues contact our support directly at support@fightfast.com.

      Regards,
      Bob

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  6. 1st video…good info, but what if they don’t have pants on? then what?……. 2nd video, great info,very useful.

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  7. Very interesting applications for quick results. I would have thought the pants grab at the bottom would be easier, but apparently I am wrong.

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  8. These movements are really uncomplicated and appear simple to use. They look very easy to learn and the instructors are great with explaining everything and their demonstrations are very easy to follow.

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  9. This is great stuff you’re teaching. May I modestly offer one suggestion? On what to do if an attacker gets you in a rear headlock. I have found the most effective thing I can do if I’m caught in a rear headlock and he’s starting to try and pound my face in is to put my arm around his hips and take him airborn and backwards bodyslam his ass as hard as possible into the concrete. I want to drive the back of his head onto the concrete as hard as possible and believe me if I slam his head into the concrete hard he will be unconscious or dying from the damage that will do to him.
    On the chance that he is able to avoid his head hitting the concrete the first time and doesn’t release the headlock just do it over again until you do slam the back of his head into the concrete.
    When he’s flying backwards he can’t reach around to break his fall and he really has no defense against me driving his head into the concrete. I guarantee you you can slam his head into the concrete harder than you can punch him with even your best punch. You will knock him the fuck out….
    You could kill him with this move too.
    One thing for sure, once you slam his head into the concrete hard, the fight is over and you’ve won…..
    This is a favorite way to defeat a guy who’s a lot bigger than you are….
    A turtle on his back doesn’t pose much of a threat to you.
    Bud

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  17. Great content and techniques. In this day of paranoia and fear of prosecution and liability that plagues law abiding citizens, we need to be able to defend ourselves without automatically maiming or killing another person. At the same time we need extremely easy, effective and practical techniques to deal with the most sadistic and ruthless scumbags that exist and are out there on the loose. Sometimes people are being stupid, but sometimes it’s life or death. And I for one can’t wait until my check clears or I pass the test to learn useful techniques. Crime doesn’t wait for a more convenient time or for one to prepare.

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  21. My last confrontation was from behind, total surprise.I was sitting at a bar stool with a back on it when I got head locked from behind.
    I had my elbows on the bar so when my head was driven into the bar my arms were not free to assist my escape. I was as far as I could tell, helpless at that point. I always sit with my ankles crossed. I was unable to move.
    Is there something I should know on how to escape besides getting thrown to the floor. The guy had me by 50 pounds or so.

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  23. Very interesting and valuable techniques of self-preservation and survival, but this “over the hills” lady that is also physically handicapped is concentrating on the “16 moves”, not the physical attacks, which to an attacker would be like “taking candy from a baby”. I’m somewhat frightened at the thoughts.

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  25. In 2 lessons I have learned a couple of things that I plan to use when and if necessary. I feel more confident than before,
    look forward to learning more, specially
    since I’m 85 years old. Thanks

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  28. This is very useful information thanks Bob for sending this to me. Hopefully I won’t have to use these techniques but if I do I’ll be more prepared to end the fight!

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  30. I have enjoyed the videos so far. Very good demonstrations. I have picked up some new things and have a little better understanding now on how to follow thru.
    Thanks again.

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  32. About time someone gave some proper lessons on how to win a fight fast and effectively. It seems like everywhere else I looked on the Internet was too worried about getting sued to put any useful information about how to actually win a fight, when necessary.

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  33. I’m sixty three and a life long wrestler and wrestling instructor. When I was in fights, I would put the opponent in a submission hold and get him to cry uncle. Unfortunately after they were let free almost all of them would dare me to do it again. I can see now I was too easy on them. Your thoughts on finishing an opponent are excellent! Thank-you

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  34. As a older man with little experience in fighting, this series is eye opening. I am preparing to do some traveling and this is not only awareness but offers some serious guidance in the event I have an unpleasant encounter. Thank you

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  36. i am 69 years old and have boxed adn trained in martial asrts. my right hip is gone[need replacing] my right knee is dodgy,[old football injury] i am concerned about close and effective moves i can use being 100 disabled. the people round here are of the old west mentality. so i go armed most of the time. i have no desire to die i want to see tomorrow’s sunrise. i still have strong upper body strength. so help me out a little here.

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  37. This is all well and good but if you throw the first strike you are guilty of assault and will go to jail and open yourself to being sued. You may win the fight but now you have placed yourself in a worse situation. Seems like a no win to me.

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    1. You are right Steven, from a legal stand point striking first is not the best move. However, we are not talking about confrontations which you feel that you can walk away from. If you can safely walk away from a confrontation it is not a self defense situation it’s a fight. If you cannot safely walk away and a person has demonstrated both the intent and ability to hurt you then in many places around the country you are within your legal rights to use the force necessary to escape to safety. That is what we advocate. As a disclaimer I am not a lawyer and am not giving legal advice. Laws vary across the country.
      Stay Smart and Stay Safe
      Bob Pierce

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  38. Excellent. I enjoyed watching it and think that this move could really be beneficial if put into that kind of situation. Look forward to more videos. Missed day one, will have to go back up and see if I can find it.

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  39. Great info I’m 69 and no street fighter great and simple to use. I worry about being sued last, first defend myself.

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  40. I did street fighting,I now do Brazilian combat jujitsu,the jujitsu covers all street fighting techniques,and I know improved my winning against multiple opponents.

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  41. There are many single women out here that have handicapped children that would be of no help in a bad situation, and we must learn to protect ourselves and our children when TSHTF! Do you have more specific info for women when we need to defend against a man or several men?

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  43. All said and done there is still no substitute for experience. The techniques demonstrated in these videos are of excellent quality and effectiveness, but are still only as good as the amount of time, effort, and energy that one puts into becoming proficient at each technique. Situational awareness and timing are critical elements to the success or failure of any fighting system which can only be gained from activities such as actually sparring at full speed.

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  44. I grew up in l.a. and had a few fights my self. And had a few when I lived in n.y. and I can tell you that these are definitely go moves to know. I teach my girls these kinds of moves. However its nice to learn more than what you already know. Have had multiple attackers and knife fight or two. In the end I came out on top because I was more brutal! You just have to size up and annualize how your attacker is acting. Then make your move and be as aggressive as possible when you do attack. Thanks for the info.

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  45. these are good I never tried the pants pull it look good to use hope I never have to fight But it’s better to be ready than not ready when I was in My younger days I was good at street fighting in all my days I never lost a fight But I was hit in the back of My head the guy came up behind me and he hit Me with a still bar lucky I had that feeling something was wrong and I was able to move some and only got hit in My neck and collar bone But when I got up off the ground I kicked his but good and all I needed was my fist and feet. to

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  47. Very good trick of tying up your shoes and tripping one leg of an opponnent under him! However, this is (legally at least) more an attack technique than self defence (to be used as preemptive attack in self protection)

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  48. Bob: I have really been enjoying these free videos. Actually learning some self defense techniques. Keep up the good work and keep as many videos coming as you can. Thanks.

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  49. Wonderful videos!! How much trouble can you get into from law enforcement? I had an X, who was abusive in the past. I agreed to speak with him in my home for 5 minutes, with the understanding that if I asked him to leave, he immediately would. After 3 minutes, I repeatedly told him to leave my house (my teenage daughter was asleep upstairs). He refused and grabbed my wrists when I tried to get up. I have gone through a conceal carry permit class, have my license and go to the range regularly. I grabed one of my hand guns, told him to get the f**k out! 2 1/2 weeks later I was almost arrested for protecting myself and my daughter. I later got a restraining order slapped against me. This occurred in my house!!! I can only imagine what reprucssions would occur using these methods.

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