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. This is the best method for my non-violent, empathetic, be-the-teacher mentality!!! Love the psycology, assessment/avoidance of situation and to-the-point-so-I-can-run strategies. Excited to continue with this program
    Dawn \(^_^)///

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  2. Gentlemen,
    I want to Thank You, Very much for your extremly well prepaired instructional videos. I am a diabled veteran with 3 daughters and your videos have put me more at ease. They have given me the confidence that I can again defend myself and my loved ones also. Plus I know I can easily teach and pass on these newly found moves to my children, allowing them to defend themselves if ever needed!
    Thank You again and Please continue to provide this great, helpful information!
    Sincerely,
    Mark White

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  4. Thanks for these free getting started defense lessons. Very easy to understand and retain the instruction. I was in a confrontation March 30 which started in a handicap parking zone at a pharmacy resulting in a chase with 3/4 ton Nissan Frontier vs his Harley sportster motorcycle, I put him on the run by the crazy act swing my steel golf putter/cane at him and verbal aggression .The worm turned on him and made him wonder if it was worth while to kick my truck and assaulting a disable person.Being an former lawman I feel safer using knives and batons for self defense.You have given me some insight with strike zones. I am p.o.s.t
    Certified with a PR24 police baton which has saved my life many times. A course on using a walking cane as a weapon would be helpful for us disabled folks. Sincerely. Robert Fred

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  6. Great stuff! Love the finger magic. That looks like it could stop anything from going full combat mode. Thanks.

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  8. I’ve gained a good amount of survival information from your video lessons and will continue to learn and practice what you teach.

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  12. WOW. , simple but effective. Have arthritis , bad shoulders these movers require very little body strength but use your body movement to control your agressor

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  13. Hi
    This is street proven, explosive, terrific, fantastic, daring techniques that any one can execute in any situation with no hesitation. I feel not even any training required. No strength required. You need not even to read it, listen it. Simply watch once, only once. It is so simple or simplest. simply confront your attacker with what you saw in the videos. So fantastic. Words run short to express my wonder. I have become very courageous just by watching your videos. I salute you.
    Rgds
    Shylesh

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  14. This was so real. I’m a woman, 75 years old and disabled, BUT after going through these videos and practicing the moves, I feel I could at least save myself or grandchildren from great harm. Thank you so much all of you.

    Tricia B.

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  16. These techniques are great and even a disabled vet with MS and neuropathy can effectively use them. Thanks.
    Bert Angelle

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  18. Clamping both your hands over pushing hand locking it to your chest then dropping down with all your weight applying backward force on attackers hand/wrist will also bring attacker to his knees.

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  21. Great very informative it works I’ve had to use some of this love being a member I’ve been in a number of different martial arts and the stuff that I learned from u works with very little effort I would recommend any1 take ur course

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  22. 65 years old. This course is great. I wish there was something like this by me for older people. Love it!
    Thanks guys,
    Brian

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  23. having taught the martial arts for several years, as I began to get older and slower, I realized those who are elderly or handicap needed protection as much as the able body. So far these are extremely good techniques, however, I would suggest telling the people, “practice makes perfect”; find someone to train with.

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  24. That’s great!! Things I’ve taught my wife and children are eloquently put into their favorite format!!! VIDEO!!! Thanks guys!! T.Lopes…. USMC,

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  25. I like this it’s getting me prepared for any unfortunate events that may acure in the future.. Dam glad you guys are for real
    Thanks guys and God bless

    Paul Meyer

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  26. Excellent practical material. Having trained for many years in Karate and Ju-Jitsu, I can see these techniques to be quick to apply and vastly effective no matter the size of the opponent.

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  27. Wow, great stuff. I’m 69 years old, and have never been much of a fighter.
    For my age I’m in fairly good shape.
    Your stuff has me hooked. I really want to learn how to defend myself,
    just in case I need to. I’ve never been much of a fighter, and I think it’s
    time for me to learn to protect myself & my family.

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  29. Most informative. I used to like bare knuckle ,no rules barroom brawls and backyard type fights. Was never one to back down no matter the size or number. Now that I’m nearly 50 i look for ways to avoid them, but sometimes that just isnt an option. Im glad i found you becuz i now am going to learn how to end such confrontation as quickly as possible. I cant go 10 rnds with a 22-year-old like i used to. Also don’t have the disposition of old which was indifferent to damage to them or myself. I dont want any more scars and cant afford injury that keeps me outta work. Thanks for these first three im ready for more.

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  30. Some very important thoughts that may not have ever naturally come to mind. I know about the old ear slap, but without that reminder I may have never thought about it again.

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  31. Simple effective and deadly perfect to protect yourself in a real life situation where there are no rules just the need to get out in one piece, if people don’t start on me they have nothing to worry about I am no bully but we live in dangerous times and need to be prepared Thank You looking forward to next lessons!!

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  34. Hello Bob, The videos were everything you said times ten. II have always strived to learn from the best and these instructors are easily in that group. I would for you to thank the instructors for me for their time spent in the armed services. Thank You. Sincerely, Greg Moser

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  35. I live on an island top of Alaska with my free time work out & watch & practice these moves it’s great!! Thanks a lot!?

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  36. To Shin Do Ninpo is a great art to learn, I have studied martial arts my whole life and hold 3 black belts in 3 different systems and have even written a book on a little known DEVASTATING art called American Jinsoku Ryu Ninpo. Watching these videos I LOVE how they get RIGHT to the point, to H*LL with the tradition, etc…and just KNOCK YOUR OPPONENT SILLY out of commission!!!! GREAT JOB! 🙂 THAT’S what the Ninpo (Ninjutsu) systems teach! GET IN, STRIKE, GET OUT! I’m not against tradition, kata, etc…but we live in a Western society and our rules of engagement are FARRRR different than the Orient! Honor? NOT HERE! A robber has no honor, so it’s kill or be killed in a lot of cases. I think these videos and the founders are AMAZING, and as an American Ninja I would TOTALLY RECOMMEND THEM!

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  39. Great information!!! Especially the information on signs before the fight begins. Awesome and extremely accurate, I have been in almost everyone of those situations if not some more. I think all men and women with families and children should learn and know these lessons without a doubt! You never know what can happen at any time, and you should be able to protect yourself and your family at all times! Absolutely great free information and knowledge. Thank you. I will be practicing with my fiance and our 11 year old daughter tonight. It’s going to be fun and we all will feel safer and be able to help ourselves out if anything were to happen.

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  40. Thank you for this valuable information. I have been an actor and musician my whole life. Hurting my hands is always a concern. The videos you have sent me are assisting me in feeling I can cope with an attacker. I hope I never will be confronted with a situation, but feel better for knowing how to defend myself. Much appreciated. Graham.

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  41. These techniques are awesome!!! Being female and only 5’3 115lbs , although I have been lucky in some fights, I know I’m still vulnerable and my luck might not always be there. Thank you so much for these lessons, hopefully I won’t have to use them, but will come handy if I do.

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  42. Really enjoyed mike serr would love to learn more from him. He seems like a great teacher. Always willing to learn something new.

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  46. Thank you real much I do hope I wont have to use the lessons but glad for the knowledge thanks again.

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  47. I like your ideas. I myself am constantly aware of my environment. If you don’t want to slip down don’t walk in Slippery places. I’m not ostrich with my head in a hole. The first thing I think of in a dangerous situation is nine-one-one. If a person sees something from a distance they don’t wait for it to close in on them they use their resources that will pass keep them from becoming involved. But as you know this already not all things are that easy . So I look at your courses as a good backup when my primaries are slow or fail to show up in time.Keep up the good work. GOD bless u.

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  48. I spent 6 years studying kung fu. I had some beautiful jumping spin kicks. However, my first real fight, I was pummelled by an experienced street fighter. I never saw it coming. After all, I spar twice a week wit my best friend. The techniques I was taught were solid. No match for real world split second violence. During the early 70s, Bruce Lee had everyone jazzed. This was a world of fun. No one knows the ugly side, until a real beating comes down on you.

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  50. This was very informative! Thank you, I’m going to let my daughter and my son watch these. They’ve never been in a altercation before, but as I always say better safe than sorry.

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