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. I understand that the insight of this fight fast have some benefit, one the splitting of your fingers, two the the magic of fingers, three focusing on your opponents while in argument,know how to punch your opponents.

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  3. Easy step by step instructions. It’s a wonderful thing. Knowledge. Better when presented the right way. Thank you

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  4. Your lessons are very nice simple and very good defence system.
    Helps in self defence system.
    Thank you

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  5. My intuition says: technique fails against an stronger opponent or multiple opponents. So your movement should just be kind of unconditional if certainty be relying everything then I may say history wouldhave tached us nothing.

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  7. I loved your videos I am a 59 year old female I often go out late to play the machines in local bars and Casinos. I Thank you for your well informed videos and step by step instructions. Very helpful hope I will never need to use them but they will be in the back of my mind just in case. Thank you Tammy

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  10. Very well demonstrated,especially the finger magic. Only problem I have is that in the UK a lot of these techniques would get me in legal troubles even if I utilised any as self defence because I was under attack. Good stuff though anyway. Thanks

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  11. Thanks for the tips! I thought I was good at fighting but now I know that I’m not! I fought in 1965 in the war but I had a rifle in my hands. I was a tunnel rat and had to fight with a K-Bar that was difficult as I had no light to see with and the enemy hat the advantage, he was aware of his surroundings! I am amazed at what I don’t know!
    This is a very valuable training and as an ex Marine I highly recommend to all my brothers!

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  15. This is a very informative way to understand this self defence. I am 79 years of age and hope I won’t need it,but it will be great to be able to put it into action if needed.

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  18. Being a female senior citizen and feeling my age, it’s nice 2 know a few moves 2 b offers sive. Let’s face it, street fights have NO RULES. Our lives maybe in danger if we play fair, the street isn’t fair. I hope 2 never HAVE 2 use anything I’ve learned from fight fast, but I feel more confident if faced with a certain life or death or serious injury threat. We must stop thinking we don’t fight dirty, we’ll the bad guys don’t fight fzir.
    I’ve purchased tons of stuff from u guys and certainly enjoy using, practicing the free lessons
    Thanks

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  20. Thank you very much to the channel. As before I don’t know what is the real Street fighting. It’s awesome the techniques are perfect. I shared this video to my friend also

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  22. Really good moves will like a full videos so I can learn these moves . I’m originally from Africa where there’s so much fights like to learn these moves to protect myself and family at all times

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  23. Hey bob, listen I’ve been learning things from you and others but now my situation is different. On February 4, 2018. My ex put me in the hospital with a broken neck and brain damage. My numb from my neck down but I have been able to learn to walk and do somethings with my hands. Might need another brain surgery. Any way, I’m called the lady with nine lives. Lol. Every time the doctors told me I wasn’t going to be able to do something I’ve proven them wrong. But, I’m home alone now. I’m working out the best I can but if someone broke in, there’s no way I could protect myself. I have knives, stun gun etc., but I need to figure out away to protect myself in case I can’t get to a weapon.

    Have any suggestions?

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  25. Thank you for all of the things you have shown me. This after some practice will help me. I am a 50 yr. Young 5’4″ woman. Again thank you

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  26. Bob, I’m a 69 year old female and after watching these three videos I now have a series of moves that I can use which may save my life. As none of the moves shown on the videos requires a great deal of physical strength, I truly believe I could by myself some time that could save my life. I’ll be sharing this information.Thank you so much.

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  27. OK I’m one of those average guys that knows nothing about Fighting. The videos were very interesting. Kind of scary though. Makes me think I need to pay attention a little bit more to what you’re talking about

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  29. For me, closed captioning will be helpful. I have difficulty “hearing” what is being said – no matter how hard I listen and no matter how loud it is playing.

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  32. Thank you so much for the videos, very informative. I am now thinking differently. Thank Man.

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  33. Very good lesson. It’s an eye opener to the world around us. These techniques are a necessity in some situations. Keep up the good work. And I will be the first to admit that no matter how dirty or mean the moves are. Let it leave your mind. In a dangerous situation, it will cost you your life . Thanks

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  37. I didn’t received my results from the quiz.
    the link didn’t display on my email account.

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  41. I have recently dealt with,(much?) stronger,and cunning,opponent.I am younger but maybe,little weaker in hand grip,and stability(hes shorter,lower center of gravity).Because of my almost all my life(I am 37 and for last 10 or so years,Im not working on my fitness level).I was (am..) full contact fighter,champion of my town,Karlovac(at that time some 75 000 people) as a kid of some 18 y.old.When I was 25-ish,I never was a state champion,twice 3-rd,and once 2-nd. now Im little rusty but it is like riding a bike…I dont like to talk about myself,I noticed that I am using too much word-I am,and I(again!),dont like it.But you are ok bunch of guys and I have nothing but respect for you all,and you personally,Bob Fierce,,,It sounds better I think.Oh yes, few days ago I had a sparing,with 10 y.younger,and stronger dude.He is at the moment in special forces in Croatia,I cant say hes real name or rank.Hes field is in krav maga,and close combat(Im not sure..)and restriction for the worst scum,so he showed me few things and I showed him one move that he appreciated…Hes move was to grab me with both( or one hand) behind my neck,and dig into nerves,and the pain is really high,after I weaken upper body,hes already behind with my arm twisted and Im almost on my knees.Standard stuff,but effective.I shoved him,(Im not so good in English…) move that works every time,and now he will use it.Thats the front circular kick,with right leg,and hes blocking it,but I counted on that,and while hes blocking and,or grabbing my right leg,I use that as a fulcrum,and swing the left leg directly into his head,and hes out.He was very surprised and grateful that I shared this move,so I told you guys gladly too.It is not easy to show all your moves and tactics,but you are excellent,all of you!And thank you ,all, for shearing your hard earned knowledge,cause thats not easy!I must be honest,for last 10 or so years,Im practicing inner peace and wisdom about everything,so my body is nowhere near perfect!I would like to change that,but now it is not possible to re-start working out,and learn your stuff,I would love that,but Im at the moment sick,not bad but enough to stay calm for at least 3-5 months,cause I have some type of stomach bacteria or flue,so Im out,and can only watch.For now this is enough,and I will share some more stuff that you all will find interesting .Zoran from Croatia.

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  42. Wow…..it is amazing what you can learn in just a few minutes. Practice makes perfect, thank you so much. These videos are excellent

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  44. The only problem I see with your lesson, is the legal ramifications due to initiating the first contact. Hurt him, and you go to jail. Better than getting you ass kicked I guess

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  45. Thank you. Living in the world we do and not knowing when an attack could take place, it is essential that us ladies need some good moves and your lessons are wonderful.

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  46. This is highly appriciated, Sometimes ure wit’s, movement and charisma is not enough, I believe Having the fourth layer gives u much greater odds, Making it more comfortable in the eyes of a predator. Reaction and marginals saves lifes everyday. Looking forward for the next lessons. Kind regards. Axel

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  48. I lived ON THE streets I know how to protect myself someone say ha Kroteta you say ha monkey ranch up side there head that stops THE fight never GET A small person in a corner he will kill you TO GET A way form YOU know matter how big or small person you are you GET sacred you have strankth TO protect your self

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  49. GRAB THE WIND PIP AND CRUSH IT IS OVER NOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THEN GO HOME AND PLAY YOUR GAME’S ON THE STREETS YOU LIVE OR DEAD YOU DON’T PUNCH OR KICK IT IS LIFE OUTSIDE YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY A LIVE YOU DIE OR LIVE

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  50. I’m a 5′ 130 lb, 62 years young, nowadays seems like they don’t care what your age is, if they see something they want bad enough they’ll take it or they’ll try to take it these little tricks that you have showed so far seem like they may just work so I am I’m so appreciative of this lesson I live in LA so you never know what would happen in LA thank you for the free lessons

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