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. Thanks it’s easy and very effective and well explained even the wife enjoyed learning from it,but now i have to walk like a cat at argument time (ha ha ha )

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  3. I am a Vietnam-era, Marine Sgt. With a concealed carry permit. But, like several others whose comments I have read, I am getting older and have physical issues. I try to supplement my disability checks by making walking sticks. I have to utilize what God makes available to me. Your videos are going to be something I view and practice many times over. I think you for making this information available to us who need it.

    Have a great new year in ’13

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  6. I am a 70 yr. old, small 5’2″,170 lb. woman. These videos are wonderful. I wish I had the money to get them all. I don’t ,but these right here will be something I think I can learn and use, if need be. I am scared our wonderful nation is going to soon be in another civil war, where we will only have ourselves to protect us. My children and grandchildren will not take this serious, so I MUST learn how to do as much as I can. I have crippling arthritis and my hands are not as strong as they used to be, but I believe if my life was in danger I could at least let some thug know I was not a willing target !! Older ladies and gentlemen could certainly use this kind of training. I live solely on my social security of $700.00 a month and I find it difficult to even purchase my meds now. But this has been a true blessing. Thank you so very much and God Bless you for this. Fighting Back Great-Grandma Donna

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  7. Very good to know . I am very old .A few years ago a kid about 28 years old (I was over 60)almost beat me to death .Now with this Ifo. and my 38 I will be fine. Thanks
    very much .

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  9. I’m trained in the above techniques, but a refresher is always good, and watching others do it will help me assist in teaching this to my co-workers in our line of work.

    I found out about this through PJTV and I’m impressed by the cut and dried videos, and the clear and concise text. Easy training. Thanks.

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  10. I am a 79-year old widow so I hope I’m never confronted with this problem, but thanks for the information. I’ll keep watching for more info for my protection. Thanks.

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  11. Dear Guys,

    The techniques are interesting, especially the slap and the finger to the throat.
    The technique when defending oneself being on the floor and attacking attacking from this
    position, is more physically taxing. The instructor being on the floor was obviously panting from exertion. I would be panting too, surely. Especially that I have heart palpitations.

    All three techniques are valuable and informative videos.

    A question in my mind is how a newcomer to these arts should train in order to own at least the slap technique and finger to the throat techniques? I mean how to train to master these techniques to make them instantly employable when needed. For me, just watching the videos while informative is not real training and is not a way to master the techniques. I think, this is why in martial arts, training involves practicing routines designed to master a fighting technique.

    The routines help train familiarity with so that one is capable of executing the fighting techniques effectively with enough power left to come home.

    I think training routines should be supplied to support these videos.

    The routines should address two extra issues: training alone, and training with a partner. Thus there may be two sets of training routines for each technique. One set is
    for training alone, and other set of routines for training with a partner.

    These are just my concerns.

    Thank you for your attention.

    Alex

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  12. Very useful, you never know whats coming to our shores need more than one way to protect ourselves! I will sent the money to purchase 15 Brutal fight enders. I only use the mail do not trust the net.
    thank you, wade

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  14. Thank You very much for the valuable techniques. Like many I am disabled due to a failed back operation. I knew about the throat move but I had the technique wrong, the ear slap is an awesome technique and I plan on practicing that diligently. I’m very excited knowing there is more tomorrow. Again, Thank You so much. Hoping I never need to use them but thankful I now know them, will practice, and be ready if needed. Totally Awesome!

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  16. Hey I’m 23 years old and from south africa and I live in a very dangerous town and area and I have been in a lot of fights throughout my life which of them I haven’t lost many but thanks to your tips I can now resolve similar situiations easier with less effort.Thanks for your guys help and guidance it is much appreciated

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  17. Thanks for the informative fight videos. I have learned good stuff to know from them. However, I do not intend to do hand-to-hand combat any more unless I can’t possibly avoid the fight. Even then I’m pretty much where the old saying states, not mess with and old (older) guy ’cause he will just kill you. That’s me, getting older. Thanks again.

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  18. This is good stuff.I just wanted to point out one of the most devastating blows you can use to gain the upper hand at least for a short time is a kick to the shin.Obviously won’t work well if you’re wearing soft shoes.

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  19. I really enjoyed day one my wife was recently attacked by 2malesand3females luckily I appeared mid assult and rescued her from being injuired severly. This course will help to boost her confidence in case of future confrontations since the area were living in is very dangerous and asults occur daily Thanks much

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  20. Thanks SO MUCH for these video’s and teachings!! I have studied, practiced, and even taught Martial Arts for over 35 years, and find these techniques very “refreshing” (for lack of better terminology!!). I have been severely injured several times in my life, and it has left me partially disabled now, and while I find it difficult to perform correctly and effectively alot of the moves I used to use, I find your teachings quite easy to learn, and adapt to myself for use despite the disabilities. Thankyou so much, and rest assured I will be ordering more from you. I appreciate so much these free video’s, etc. that you have given me access to in addition to what I have ordered from you. I can’t wait to see whats next!!

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  22. Great Video’s overall, the “Neck Move” was a variation of what I was taught but it was a good technique.
    A Comment about the ear slap technique in that MAKE SURE that it is necessary that you remember that you ONLY want to strike 1″ into the opponents head and that it is not necessary for you to club the person to death with your hand, as this is a waste of effort and valuable time, if you follow through then you will loose “Strike Control,” be off balance and IF the person ducks could very easily put you at risk which was not explained in the video.
    There are other ways to make your hand’s “Heavy” tough as nails but this takes effort and for most people it will not be worth it for the extra effort. The extra work involves using “Sand Bag Work.” Some of you who read this will know what I write while others will not.

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  23. Hello, from Wyoming!
    I’m enjoying the videos very much! I never was much into fighting and avoided it whenever possible. when it wasn’t I used some of what you have in the training videos. I’d forgotten most of them. Now, at 60 and disabled in many ways they become more important. I cannot perform some of the moves due to the arthritic deterioration of some of my joints, but will practice and remember!
    Thanks!
    Kim

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  24. I am wondering if there is anything that can be used while in a wheelchair? I am disabled but still am a rather large person, this makes me a soft target at times. I am 6’2″ at 326lbs. and can not use my legs any longer, how can I use my hands to stop some or all of the BS that has been tried at times? I will stand by for your reply. Thank you much.

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  25. you were right about instantly knowing take down moves, it will work and thank you for reminding me about some of the things i forgot.

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  26. All of these techniques are great!I practiced Martial Arts for most of my life,but the one thing that I have found,is that if these techniques are not practiced enough,they will be forgotten in a real fight.Most street fighters revert back to primal instinct,swinging fist,out of control.I have used the head slap and it is very effective.I also use a leg sweep,which most unschooled fighter are very unaware of. Hell,most martial artist are unaware of the leg sweep.It will catch most fighters,with their weight on the front leg,by surprise and put them on the ground.you will then have the opportunity to get away or follow up with ground strikes.Strikes to the collar bone where it connects to the sternum are also painful and effective.

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  27. Thanks Bob, invaluable information! Appreciate the free videos. Will feel less anxious when walking down the steet alone(77yrs.old).
    Paul Cavaleri (Tarpon Springs, Florida)

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  29. I’ve always thought that Martial Arts is good if you have time and money… I don’t. I really appreciate a direct solution for a confrontation. I’m 63 the last time I had a fight was when I was 47. I was the victor but… for the next 3 weeks I felt like I’d been hit by a train. Whew! that’s crap. I don’t like to fight or look for it so if I have no other choice to defuse a situation I’m glad I’m learning what you offer here.

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  31. thank you so much for the wonderful and amazing techniques. it is very effective and there is no useless moves. it is devastating counter moves.i like this move very much and i will use this for my self defenSe. I will keep this in my rear brain and heart. once again thank you so much. and more power. GOD BLESS………..

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  32. Good basic fundamentals, “Bread and butter” stuff to build off of… or not! Good all by themselves for the quick finish and make time to run. Thank you for the great videos and look forward to the DVD I am ordering.

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  34. Thanks! I am 75 years old, and I don’t relish having any confontation at my age, however,anything is possible with all the crazies out there. If I am able to save these videos, I could learn to build my confidence for any future encounters!

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  36. I have been disabled from a motorcycle accident for over twenty years. I have always wanted to take self defense classes but the classes I have viewed required a lot of physical techniques that I just can’t do. So the fear & embarrassment of not being able to perform like the rest of the class has kept me away. Private lessons are financially out of the question. From what I have seen with this program is that it cuts straight to the chase. It shows you simple, clear cut and quick techniques to stop an aggressor and get away.

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  37. I’m anxious to see the rest of the five pointers and will probably order the DVD! Simple techniques are always easier to ‘recall’ when needed!

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  38. Good tips. Im 42 and building my confidence. Ive always wanted to be able to handle myself. Im an avid soccer player- go to the gym etc… However, being in great shape allows some stamina but speaks nothing to the actual situations. This was pretty cool.. I suggest a sparring partner 1x per week to practice the speed and agility needed to apply these techniques. My local karate instructor agreed to help me out going through these with speed/altering the possible defences to these and various scenarios $25 per session one time a week well worth it/ Keep em coming

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  39. I have always been a relatively good fighter just due to personal experience but recently felt like learning some more formal techniques. I was amazed by what I had been missing out on and found this and the later videos incredibly informative. I especially enjoyed the throat technique although I found the later videos more helpful.

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  41. Exquisite! I am impressed! My credit card is maxed out at this time. I will however, be sending you a money order for the $3.95 offer the minute my Bank opens on Tuesday, 2-19-2013. Many Thanks!

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  42. I’ve always had enough of a “schoolmarm” look and demeanor to stand me in good stead through some otherwise potentially dangerous situations, but now that I’m over 70 & crippled with arthritis, I’m glad to acquire some unsuspected useful techniques if needed.

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  43. All I want to say is thank you for making these video clips available! I’ll be practicing the techniques as your videos make them easy enough to comprehend. I hope I never have to use them, yet this country appears to be reaching a volatile state and being a middle aged woman with no former training (or even knowledge) of self-defense techniques, I feel the need to change that. Thank again!

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  44. The slap was called echo strike when I first learned it. Saw it used over the kidney area once, the man was paralized by the pain. Your teaching style is better than anything elce I have seen. I am 70, when I was 17 some of what I learned in boot camp rsembled these moves. The end results, at least. I think what I was taught came from Fairborn’s and Applegate’s teachings. Good to see it comming back.

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  45. Good to know, quick moves to disable ‘bad guy’, especially when
    Energy levels wane as we get older. I’d want to take out opponent
    ASAP before I exhaust myself with a younger adversary. Thanks for
    The ‘ heads up’ instruction.

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  46. Thanks a lot. I really learnt some new stuff here. I live in South Africa, which is a very dangerous country and I’m going to work as an Asset Protection Officer one of these days, so this stuff is very valuable for me to know.

    I’m looking forward to the other videos.

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  48. thanks for the great information and videos. i’m 63 and partially disabled. know how to defend in some situations. know more now
    thanks
    jim

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  50. Thanks for the videos. I have a question regarding the finger to the suprasternal notch. Are to trying to cause discomfort to the airway or is the pain supposed to come from the pressure to the bone. I feel kind of stupid as I have poked and prodded my neck and have not generated anything more than mild discomfort. I must be doing something wrong. On the other hand I have always though an opponent would rather breath than fight, given that, I have found a modified spear hand strike to the voice box is quite capable of stopping an attack immediately. Caution: Done to the extreme – it may be lethal due to collasping the cartilidge in the trachea. But, like I said, you can’t fight if you can’t breath.

    Great site and great work!

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    1. Hello Greg,
      I’m glad you appreciate the site. The finger in the suprasternal notch works on almost anyone, however there is a small percentage of people who aren’t very sensitive there. Like you pointed out a strike directly to the trachea works on everyone, but has the nasty side-effect of occasional death which isn’t always justified depending on the situation. To answer you question directly the pain can come from the bone and the airway.

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