Lesson One of the Self Defense Mini Clinic

Each lesson of this course includes videos of highly effective, street proven fighting moves that are easy to learn and simple to use.

Each installment will also include some seriously important fighting information that has taken 20 years of interviews and research with dozens of the world’s most notorious street fighters, bar bouncers, law enforcement officers, and soldiers to put together.

This stuff is solid gold. These lessons are boiled down from a 100 page book I wrote on how to fight and win. I’ve taken the most valuable life-saving lessons from it at put it into 5 short lessons.

You don’t want to miss any of this critical information.

Below is your first video, the other two videos are further down the page (my little trick to get you to read this stuff). The following technique is extremely simple and can be used by anyone with little practice.

*Note: Feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the page. I enjoy the feedback and others may learn from your insights & thoughts. Enjoy.

Know When The Fight Is On:

Today’s lesson is meant to get you up to speed quickly. It includes the most important things you need to know to win a street fight.

The best way to win a fight is to recognize it before it has happened. Countless guys get taken out by some punk without even knowing they were in a fight (they either didn’t see it coming or didn’t want to believe they were in a fight). Don’t let this happen to you.

There are three ways to recognize a fight (other than someone punching you). There are non-verbal body language cues, verbal cues, and previous behavior (aka common sense).

Aside from getting hit there are 5 main non-verbal cues that you are about to be in a fight:

  1. The “Look Away:” During an argument the other guy suddenly looks away from you off to one side. An experienced street fighter and special ops soldier Jim West uses this cue all the time. He once told me, “If I’m in a confrontation with someone and they look to the side, it means they’re about to hit me – so I hit first.” It may seem odd but looking away is a very common, almost reflex like, reaction for many aggressors. So take Jim’s advice and hit first because if you don’t his haymaker will be sailing towards your temple.
  2. The “Finger Jab:” Someone poking you in the chest is also a big red flag. It’s a way that your opponent “tests the water” to see if you are an easy target. He’s building up his confidence and resolve, by violating your personal space. If you stand by and do nothing, it tells him, “the water’s fine… go ahead and attack this guy.” A poke in the chest, or any violation of your personal space at the initial stages of a confrontation should trigger some kind of immediate response from you.
  3. The “Shove:” Yet another classic example of violating your personal space, except this move is almost always immediately followed by a punch. You should expect very little time between the shove and the incoming blow, which of course means you need to act fast in this situation. People typically don’t push, then walk away.
  4. The “Target Gaze:” An opponent will naturally look at what he’s about to strike. Watch out for an adversary who changes his gaze from your eyes to your chin or some other obvious target. This is another one of those gifts from human nature, he can’t help but look where he is going to strike, so use that information to gain the upper hand.
  5. The “Chin Drop:” Another involuntary move that should prompt you into a decision is seeing your opponent drop his chin. This is a fairly consistent, and subconscious act of protecting the neck, it almost always means trouble.

Verbal Cues:

  1. The Threat: “I’m gonna zyx@%# you up!” This may seem so obvious that it’s not worth mentioning. And I wouldn’t mention it if my research didn’t show that MOST inexperienced fighters do nothing in the face of serious verbal threats. They often stand by and take NO action.
  2. The “Sudden Silent Treatment:” If your opponent has been talking, talking, and talking, then suddenly becomes quiet, it means he’s entered into an internal dialog on what he’s about to do to you. As FightFast instructor Demi Barbitos says: “Fighters don’t talk and swing at the same time.” In other words he is probably about to hit you.

Previous Behavior:

This one is painfully simple. If you are around someone who is known to be violent it’s pretty likely they may start a fight. Don’t play with fire. Also intoxicated men are trouble, intoxicated men with women around are even more trouble. If you get into an argument or scuffle with a drunk guy and his girlfriend or other women are around he is very likely to fight.

I’ve worked with almost a dozen bar bouncers from some of the roughest bars and nightclubs and they all know that saving face is one of the biggest causes of fights. In other words if you somehow manage to bump into, slight, or irritate a drunk guy or his girlfriend a fight is pretty likely, so be ready for it.

Now that you know how to recognize a fight before it happens I’ve got another fight move for you. This one is from professional fighter and notorious “cooler” Mike Serr. Go ahead and watch the video before moving onto the next section.

Dealing with Fear:

When it comes to fighting and learning how to fight fear is the 800 lb. gorilla in the room. Everybody knows it’s there but nobody want to talk about it.

Well like it or not I’m going to talk about it. After 20 years of working with Special Ops soldiers, SWAT cops, Cage-Fighters, Ex-Gang Enforcers, and bar bouncers, I’ve learned that all of them feel fear before a fight.

Wow, what a shocker. Fear is normal and healthy. The thing is none of these guys are scared, because they have learned to deal with that fear and make it work for them.

They have learned to harness that adrenaline dump and make it work for them, not against them.

The average guy on the street, when confronted with a life threatening fight will quickly realize the danger and the voice inside his mind will start talking a mile a minute, “Why is this happening to me? Am I going to die? What did I do to piss him off? Should I run? Should I stay and fight?” and on and on.

Letting this internal dialogue turn your fear into panic will get you hurt. Instead you have to use that fear and adrenaline to help you identify targets and take action.

The first step is to control your breathing. Slowing the pace of your breaths (inhale deeply and exhale slowly) sends a direct message to your brain that calms you down, lowers your heart rate, and lowers your blood pressure.

The next step is target awareness described below. But before we get to that here’s another video for you.

Target Awareness:

Once you know a fight is eminent you need to look for open targets to strike. To do this you must be aware of certain “high value” targets on the human body, so that when they are exposed or unprotected you know when and how to strike them for maximum damage.

Target awareness is a continuous process because as an attacker moves closer or further away from you the targets you can strike change. Below is an example of what your internal dialogue should be like once you realize a fight is coming:

“He’s approaching me — is he in range?”…
“Is there anything in his hands?”…
“What targets are open?”…
“Are there any friends around?”…
“Now… what targets are open?”…
“Is anyone behind me?”…
“What targets are open now?”…

Finally you need some basic info about what targets to strike and why, some are common sense some may surprise you:

Neck: the side of the neck is a “knock out” area. The good news is that the shoulder and head offer a natural “funnel” that’ll guide your hand directly into his neck – which means it’s a “high percentage” shot. People rarely protect their neck properly so even a poorly executed shot can often mean instant knock out.

Groin: believe it or not, research shows that most guys do NOT protect their groin. They are so “indoctrinated” with the idea that they’ll be punched in the face that they leave themselves wide open for one of the most devastating strikes. So forget about focusing so much on getting in that right hook to the head, (which he’ll be expecting), and start looking for an OPEN target.

Inside knee: very vulnerable. One good kick to the inside of the knee can end a fight instantly.

Outside thigh: a favorite target of Muay Thai fighters is the nerve running down the outside of your leg. Even a well conditioned fighter can’t stand more than a couple good shin kicks to this nerve before buckling.

Eyes: Striking the eyes is a great distraction technique. They are the main sense used during a fight, take them away for even a second and you have gained a huge advantage. An eye strike causes a person to blink involuntarily, and if scratched the eyes will water blurring vision.

There are many more targets these are just a few to get you thinking like a fighter.

Keep your eyes peeled for more free videos, in the next lesson I’ll take you inside the world of a real street fight. This is something most guys have no idea about, thanks to myths and misconceptions that often get guys hurt or killed.

Knowing what a real fight is actually like is a huge advantage.

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2,694 thoughts on “Lesson One of the Self Defense Mini Clinic”

  1. Great moves from the tutorials but I couldn’t help but notice that the “slap” guy could have used his skill to take out the “finger magic” guy with his spare arm and neither guys follow with the fatal move so the opponent is no longer a threat. I’m not being a smart ass but like a few of the other people who have commented, I have a physical ailment. I have a titanium knee, 4 plates & 37 screws to my pelvis, stainless rods in my femur & tibia,all on my left hand side(harley accident) & I’m right handed. With this in mind, all I’d say to similar people with a cane for example, like I have,turn it into a weapon. A brass knuckle handle that releases from the cane pipe section with a flick blade mechanism releasing a spike from the pipe & you can stab one opponent to the fatal area of your choice before he gets “personal space” close & you still have the knuckles even if your spike gets jammed or pulled & thrown by your 1st victim. Your greatest enemy is complacency & surrendering to the notion that your bodily flaw is a lesser you. Use the knowledge that your opponent thinking you are less capable is an immediate 20% advantage to you minimum, you govern the element of surprise now,therefore you own the first move. Carry a Zippo fluid tin refilled with hydrochloric acid….eyeballs, up the nose, into the ear or the mouth…adapt and onward march my fellow “physically customised”

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  5. You are a legend Bob. What you are saying is true. As a martial artist for many years, it’s true that the fine motor techniques may work in the dojo, under controlled conditions, but they don’t work in the street. This stuff is the missing link. Thank you brother.

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  8. Excellent information. As a former Marine,Karate student and Bouncer, all these Technics are excellent, especially when integrated with speed and accuracy. The old adage, practice makes perfect, works very well here. Thas

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  10. Hi gang=Ed here=Im a newbee=.and a retired fireman. Worked riots in dade co fla.At times it got RAW to the bone.I want to stack my deck with some more aces,because gravity and age have come to call.You people are the dealers and so far i, believe have the rite cards.(we will be talking) thanks==ED.

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  12. Many years ago I was taught the ear slap by a bouncer/friend in South Africa. He said many of his fellow bouncers were getting in trouble with the law and he was not because he was simply slapping the unruly “clients”.

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  14. I guess you’re saving elbow, palm, knee, and dual strikes for future lessons.
    I’m available for advanced (lethal) and simple beginner techniques. Including some S. Korean ROC forbidden secrets.
    Ex USAF SAC NDPT Leader, Nam Era.
    Discretion preferred.

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  15. I love the information, and I am extremely grateful for it, thank you so very much for this service, i just hope i never have to use it, but I do practice it anyway, just in case. BTW the videos don’t load up, maybe it’s my device, thanks for the instruction, keep it coming. Fred.

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  16. I just received my first video (I have 4 days left) I am 64 and these fight techniques and demonstrations are GREAT…for any size and any age…going to continue

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  17. Hi Bob, This is the kind of training I can sink my teeth into. Thank-you for letting me into the world of self preservation and protection for myself as well as my family. I will be waiting for tomorrows lessons.Best regards,Scott T.

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  18. OK, I’d offer advice to “Raymond Linnemeyer” who said, “I am handicapped and must walk with canes, which are not effective up close. Attackers usually go for the canes”.
    But this isn’t my site and the owner may include such. You are mistaken however, and a proper cane is a 360 deg lethal weapon.

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  19. Thanks, as a well trained martial artist, I am now disabled and due to stroke have forgotton alot of forms used. These new techniques will help me alot. 12 rods in back, stents in heart and broke neck. Thanks guys really appreciate your instruction. Sincerely James

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  20. I guess you’re saving elbow, palm, knee, and dual strikes for future lessons. However great advice for the average novice.
    I’m available for advanced and simple beginner techniques. Including some S. Korean ROC forbidden secrets.
    Ex USAF SAC NDPT Leader,

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  21. Bob,
    As a service-connected disabled veteran, I want to thank you for the chance to review these basic self defense and fighting techniques. Even though I served in the military, I never received any combat training, and I’ve been concerned for many years (with the world changing as it is) about how I would be able to defend myself or my loved ones under bad circumstances. I really appreciate that you’ve given us a chance to learn some of the things to look out for and ways in which to thwart an attack.
    Warm Regards,
    Mark McCandlish

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  28. A very interesting and surprising site with videos to watch to explain things in more detail. just watching and reading for 10mins has made me feel more comfortable in case i was involved in a fight. i will continue to watch, learn and practise what ive seen for months to come. Thanks guys

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  30. man, what a way to go , i am going 70, and for what i have just seen , ,i think i would be able to look after my self , great job guys ,love it

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  32. I’m just now learning but this is some awesome stuff! And it is presented professionally with every step illustrated in detail. The reading between the videos in especially enlightening. Loved every minute of it! Can’t wait for part two.
    You guys really deliver the goods!

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  33. As a retired peace officer and a disabled veteran it is great to expand your prior training with tested techniques.

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  37. You guys are on the money.I used to read blackbelt magazine for years and had nearly all there combat issues.this tutorial was refreshing.thanks

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  40. Mr. Vunak’s ear slap is a very useful and practical technique, demonstrated by an extremely knowledgeable and proficient teacher. Many thanks.

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  43. I found these videos to be very good and simple techniques to practice to evade or protect oneself in a bad situation. I will have my niece learn about these also.

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  46. I was totally impressed. I can’t believe that fighting or shall I say stopping the fight before it really starts can be executed so easily. I have never been in a fight but I still want to know what to do just incase. I am going to share this with my son. He is 27 and gets into mishaps frequently. He takes what is dished out. He has no fighting skills and he usually comes home beat up. He has that fear aspect that causes him to freeze and panic. Excessive fear I would say. Thank you so very much. Maybe now he can control the situation. Do you know what that would do to his self confidence.

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  48. Loved the instructions thanks for all of them, Now I think I will be able to at least do something to Protect me and my family,I am looking forward to tomorrow’s Email. Thank you for Showing me them.

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  49. Love this stuff. Husband finds a bit rough. Whetever. He grew up in nice little suburb home. I grew up on streats. I like that gun or knife is not necassary. However, I’ve found teeth and fingernails handy at times.

    Could you mention some time on best use and positioning teeth and fingernils? Sometimes that’s all we have.

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  50. Finally found techniques to stop “things” getting out of hand, quickly and simply.
    Thank you.

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