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”

  2. Ive been completely torchered by my cousin for the last 14 years hes a lier and a thief he ll stomp his feet and yell and claim shit is sugar and even take a bite to prove it the last time he stole from me i almost shot him i dont want to resort to weapons again but he has it comin one day my whole family lives in fear of this punk and he needs to be tought a lesson and id love to be the teacher hes been in a few fights me not so much i have the will power just lack in confidence and technique

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  4. Very interesting and informative information to begin setting up a self defense open hand combat repertoire for defending you, your family, friends, and innocent bystanders from the ever presence of street violence. The street violence is becoming more and more prevalent with so many more people resorting to last results for survival on the streets and I definitely do not want to be left behind in this ever increasing world of violence, I want to be that one individual who when called upon, hopefully never, to defend family, firends, innocent public and myself if it is time for action and not have that fear that comes with meeting larger, quicker, stronger, and skilled in order to be resolved. I want to be the first to strike and injure if the situation dictates.

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  5. Excellent!! I did a lot of street fighting in my younger yrs. But never knew any of these techniques, could of saved myself some energy & pain. I have a back disability & these could come in handy if I had to use them. Thanks. (usually bar fights or someone picking on someone less fortunate)

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  9. I’m actually amazed at these very simple techniques that can be used. The “Finger Magic” was my favorite though. It was a little longer, and more informative. I could see the faces the “dummy” guy was making. Mark I think the guys name was, anyhow, he had a few painful expressions on his face. So I actually can’t wait to start practicing… unfortunate for my hubby, cause he’s my only practice partner. I trust him for one, not to mention he is taller than so he has that “advantage” over me, his shorter wife. Plus he will get to practice as well, since most people do not average around 6 feet plus like himself. I feel bad for taller people at times lol. AND FYI for anyone who reads this comment, yes I am a real person, and not someone paid or whatnot to comment. I’m not here to boast this product or any product, I just want to learn some life saving skills for myself and my family. They are the most important things I have in my life, so why not protect them, and show them how they can protect themselves as well. Long comment, I know, sorry. Thanks for this, can’t wait for Day 2! Bring it! 😛

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  15. Thanks so much for these simple techniques they are amazing better than what the royal marine’s here in the UK are taught so Thankyou I’ll use these to my advantage
    Seb Corscadden
    Recruit Royal Marines commando and mma enthusiast

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  18. A Judoka of years, I was greatly surprised and impressed by your Day One presentation. I will practice these skills. Thank you very much!

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  20. thank you, im from the uk and me my partner and my 6month baby girl live on a irish gypsy site an there always trying to bully me, hes done abit of mma training so the guy thinks hes fucking rocky/god. I don’t really want to hurt anyone coz im not like that but already I can see this is worth evey penny/cent, thanks again dean lovell

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  22. Me bob pierce president of www . Fight fast . Com could you please send me another copy of day four of the five day program I.accidently deleted by mistake thanks joe liguori

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  23. One of my problems has always been hesitation. With the few simple techniques you have discussed about the vulnerability of the hand I feel confident that I may be able to end an altercation quickly and efficiently without escalation. Thank You.

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  24. this is really useful information, i work Physical Security and i could see some if not all of the information outlined so far being really useful for the safety/security of myself and fellow officers, keep up the excellent work

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  25. I am an older feller now a days with bad knees so running is out of the question, I have done some training with Kubaton and Joint manipulation, anytime one can manipulate a adversary with little damage and end situation is great but knowing when and how to take it to the next level and end it quickly is priceless, please keep up the great work in sharing these techniques.

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  26. Wow! Thank you so very much for sharing these tecniques! Being female, I need all the help I can get to defend myself…. Having been a private armed Security Officer, I welcome the idea of being able to “level the playing field” without having to use my gun! I feel that I am doubly armed with these techniques. I would also welcome any instruction that helps you retain your weapon. Thank You!!

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  27. This is some really great information, and brings back some good, not so good, and some funny memories.
    I’m a retired Police Officer who started out patrolling a Railroad city, with some mean, tough characters. I then transferred to the County, where I patrolled an Indian Reserv-ation, logging camps, farms, etc. Again, these were some mean, tough, no-nonsense characters who weren’t afraid to mix it up.
    I’m not a big guy, but I’m fast and was taught many of these techniques by training officers and I can attest to the fact that they do definitely work, if used properly. I remember a few times where, after he was in cuffs and in the back of my patrol vehicle he’d say, “How the hell did I ever let a guy your size arrest me?”
    Of course, there were also a few times when I had to say, “as soon as I change my shorts, I’ll tell you about it.!

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  28. I Have worked in the security field for over 20 years. I wish I knew these techniques 19 years ago. they would have saved me a lot of pain over the years.

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  33. In retirement age you are more vulnerable to scumbags that prey on this vulnerability. I’m now learning how to handle these a-holes!

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  34. It’s great to learn a few great ways to protect oneself. I don’t have a lot of mobuility, and walk with a cane, so have spent hours learning to use the cane ass a weapon, on little one-inch wide boxes! Wouldn’t want to aim for the groin, and hit him in the leg, then get the cane wrapped around my neck! Was very hard to hit accurately at first, but learned to alwayus keep you pointy finger pointed toward the tip of the cane, to stop sideways wobble!

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  35. It sounds like something everyone needs to know especially older people and kids. I’am looking forward to the next lesson.

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  38. In all honesty, it’s tough to watch the demonstrations because of their gruesome, immediate effects. Delivering this kind of damage, would take some getting use to. Where you’re able to control, how much damage you want to inflict. Moves that are a game changer and sometimes life altering. (Knowledge is power). One’s ability to recognize the signs, is valuable and necessary for specific jobs.

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  40. EXCELLENT TECHNIQUES. I’M ONLY 5’8″ BUT GREW UP “STREET FIGHTING.” I HAD TO LEARN MY OWN TECHNIQUES AS I WENT ALONG, SOME OF WHICH I SEE ILLUSTRATED HERE. BRAVO TO ALL OF YOU, AND ESPECIALLY FOR CORRECTING A FEW THINGS I’VE DONE WRONG. I WILL TAKE THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH ME AND PASS IT ON TO MY SON.

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  43. Hello Bob, I don’t know how I missed your offer of a free cane but if there is one left I’m very interested. I’ve enjoyed everything I have received from you and feel more confident living alone. Thank you.

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  44. Nice stuff! A old man like myself and a crippled can use this. I have been held up and pistol whipped for the last time.

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  46. I don’t think I pressed post. I need all this information. I’ve always been more the passive type and now at 61 and this country as it is with our government, I need all the help I can get. Great stuff!! Much appreciated!!

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  47. when watching all the simple ways you guys show us, leaves me with a smile. I will definitely learn these techniques.

    thanks so much

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  48. I’m a 65yr old disabled veteran. I used to teach Tae Kwon Do, but at age 60 my joints started crumbling from chemical poisoning from Agent Orange in Vietnam. My bones aren’t very good, either. I’ve had several joint replacements and can’t do TKD anymore. I need to learn moves that require little movement or agility because my mobility is limited (I walk with a cane).

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  49. I’m 60 yrs old, just a month ago, I had this young punk get up in my face. At first he was yelling. Then he started at me, I hit him as hard as I could on the side of his face. To my surprise I knocked him out.i really like the things you guys were teaching.

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  50. I want a cane too! I learned hand to hand combat in the Army and I admire your be prepared strike first moves. I needed a street cred refresher.

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