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’m sorry I have not had much time to see all the videos you have sent me.theones I have seen are very helpful.i avoid trouble when ever I can yet a time will come I will have to defend myself or loved ones. This is why I watch these when I can.im 54 in July so I don’t fall victim to age,I need these videos to keep me prepared, thank you…I watch for self defense only… if

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  5. These first three disciplines are easy to master and seem to be very effective in controlling a confrontational situation rapidly. I look forward to mastering these and many others soon!

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  8. Great stuff. I go to a kind of dangerous area.Of course most areas are that way now🔨.Butt this area of the city is bad.I am getting old not so fast any more. So I ordered your new knife to give me and edge if possible. However that old saying comes up
    Never show up at a gunfight armed only with a knife.
    YOU LOOSE EVERY TIME. But I am loooking forward to checking out this knife. I have bought quit a few from you. Good stuff. Was never disappointed.

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  10. Great what you doing a lot of folks can’t afford to learn how to do this like I can’t I’m an old man I’m 58 years old but times are changing so bad that that would probably break God’s heart everyday but thank you for your lessons hopefully we never have to use them but they’re good to know appreciate you guys very much

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  12. One can also cup both hands, even your blocking arm hand, & slap both ears with your hands cupped to rapidly increase the air pressure in the ear canals in order to break both eardrums. Not only is this painful & disorienting, but the balance organs in the ears, the semi-circular canals, may be temporarily disrupted so your opponent literally does not know which way is up. You will not have the opportunity to do this as often as the one ear slap. When you use this it gives you much more time to get away as your opponent can not keep his balance to run after you.
    After the 2 ear slap most people will reflexively bend their head forward & clutch their ears placing them in the perfect position to grab their hair and push their head down hard while bringing up your knee to their face as fast as you can. This gives you even more time to get away.

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  17. Thanks you so much for this great information. I highly appreciate and enjoy your lesson on this life saving career.

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  19. Definately to be used when all other options have been elimanated( when talking it out just isnt working) but in my case(a US Marine) one more trip before a judge could be disastrous

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  22. I feel a lot safer with the knowledge of the best moves I have ever seen I’ve taken self defense and believe me they don’t want you to know this kind of defense. I’m 52 and a professional painter and my back and knees are so bad I’m just to beat up from ladder climbing and carrying 5gallon buckets of paint and block filler up many flights VB of stairs so VB I can’t roll around on the ground anymore this is very important and helpful to me and my family thank you all very much and keep on teaching

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  24. I took some Kemp Karate, when I was a kid,
    I still remember lessons, all are for defense purpose only and that is to get away from anyone. Your lessons are very easy to understand and will come I’m useful if needed.
    I pray I never have to use any of these lessons.
    But having security is a great fear reducer. For sure. I too an 58 years old and you never know when you Need it, Thanks Bob and all Your crew at FIGHT FAST.

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  28. Excellent. Ive been in many street fights. Im still alive so I came out victorious every time. I am always, always outnumbered. I have fought a bar full of people, a street of 15 against me and anotherfriend. That one was a battle. My friend was hit with a pipe across his chin which knocked him unconcious flat during the fight. I continued to fight throwing blows against many attackers. I sustained a pistol whip on my skull and had to sit myself down because my adrenaline left me, exhausted, and dizzy. I had to sit and rest. I beat them enough to give me space and a little time to sit down. I sat, and then they attacked me like a wounded dog. They did not realize I was just resting. I let them hit my defended body while I rested. I fought back up, viciously hitting knees and shins and legs to rise back up, pushed away the seven guys that continued to hit my unconscious friend and began to beat them again. 15 mexicans against the two of us which became just me. Although my friend landed a few quick shots in the first ten seconds he was out until I beat them away. They made themselves an excuse to run away because sirens began to sound. I was still fightimg them so I think they all ran because I was getting the upper hand on them. ….You want to know how to street fight, just ask me. I have been in too many. Just a one on one fight is nothing to me. Ive knocked out and down guys that have been bigger than me. I have been victorious and beat guys when outnumbered. I have never been in a street fight where It was just one on one. I have no problem with a one on one fight….A one on one fight is too easy for me.

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  31. I am now 77 years old. My reflexes are much slower than when i was young.
    I am also just 5’7”. And wrigh 160.
    Question , Do you have any suggestions for us “ old farts”?.?
    Alan Rosdi

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  32. So, being 77 years old, how can I protect myself a d my wife from a bully?
    Do I have to carry something legal to defend myself and my wife?
    Are there any words of defense that will make a bully back off?

    Perhaps a karate crouching stance. With the thought of kicking the bully first is good?
    Please help!
    Than you!
    Alan Rossi

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  37. I like your presentation and will practice them. It’s easy to see that many targets are open at different times. Bring able to stay calm can mean a big difference in the outcome. I don’t want to fight but to defend myself or my family, these tools could be the difference in life or death situations. Thanks so much for your teaching.

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  39. i like fights but idonot know anything about it plz show me how to do it i like it from my childhood can anyone help me in this?

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  40. So, being 77 years old, how can I protect myself a d my wife from a bully?
    Do I have to carry something legal to defend myself and my wife?
    Are there any words of defense that will make a bully back off?

    Perhaps a karate crouching stance. With the thought of kicking the bully first is good?
    Please help!
    Than you!
    Alan Rossi

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  42. Yes I can see were all 3 could help save a loved one or myself. I am 65 in two months and worred because Ive lost strength over the yrs. I liked what I watched. But never seen my test results

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  44. I have been in numerous fights. More so as a child and in my teen years, a few as an adult. I tell you what growing up in a rough neighbor hood. I had no choice but to handle certain situations head on. These techniques are pretty interesting you all are teaching in these videos. I wish I knew more of this earlier in life. And thankfully my past aggressers didn’t. I personally don’t like to be violent, although when one forces my hand well. It seems to me one of most troubling things in life to harness is the rush of fear and adrenaline at that point when you know that it’s going down. The control of pure rage has been my best friend and a pretty complicated learned ability. I’m looking forward to this experience with fight fast videos and all the knowledge that comes from you all that are involved with putting together this self defense website

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  45. I am going to be 64 years old in a few months and have severe arthritis in my joints and have had 2 hip replacements in the last 2 years so I definitely have to fight smart instead of hard. Recently I got into a conflict w with some thugs in a club and almost got my ads kicked. These techniques can come in handy in a situation like this again. Appreciate the input

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  46. Great info due to an unfortunate incident as a child I’ve lived with PTSD most my life and I’ve always I guess people watched reading body language and tells it’s not paranoia but I’m always accessing what is going on around me as awhole

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  47. Great stuff, Always have been the “big guy” that someone has to challenge when Iam out! I have ended a lot of fights by striking to the face. I am a lefty and most have never seen it coming. I do not hesitate if I sense there ignorance! I love the solo shot and now will work the finger tech. Iam 58 and not interested in getting hit! The younger guys are aggressive and have used the phrase “old man”. They have no clue! I have been sucker punched and lucky to survive them. I have 2 20 yr old boys and they have lots of dumb ass friends. I only want to stop the situation and allow proper Chanel’s to remove them. Boys these days are rude and disrespectful to women and piers!
    Thanks for all you do guys!

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