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”

  3. I am glad to be a part of the future as I am disabled thanks for the way and the other ways to keep me and my family safe from the other side of the world that want to play with one’s mind and body. Thank you so much I am still a little concerned but not so much as before.

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  4. where have you been? this is something everyone should be into. thanks for the short clips of street wisdom

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  8. Being someone who suffers from a severe case of PTSD. I don’t always read certain situations correctly. So to be able.to slow certain situations down & read them correctly has made a huge change in not just fight but in every day situations. I don’t have to live life like I’m about to knuckle 24/7. Putting a few Of these steps to use worked for general every day life. Cheers&high hands.

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  10. I’m a boxer,martial artist and a street fighter of 50 years,brought up on the tough streets of England,but never a bully.,still love to fight.

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  12. Good job I like one on one but you got to look for guy that behind you when you got one down then his friend hits you with a weapon.

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  14. I wear glasses and have vision problems I was bullied a lot in my childhood I can not see videos because I have no storage space on my mobile can I see videos on u tube..thanks I heard everything but seen nothing…very invaluable fight seems very powerful things too learn you’ve got me hooked?

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  16. One punch is one I like, the heal of your hand upward and away from yourself to the underside of the nose. This brings instant blurred vision, pain and some disorientation, that way you can preform other moves if necessary, or leave the area, just a thought

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  17. I’m not confident anymore as I have lymthodema my legs swell with fluid it’s painful I use a stick but it’s a bad place where i live I was hoping there might be something else I could use with my hands

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  20. This is the perfect sight for me. Where I live right now I have no one. These are lessons anyone, especially women like me, need to know. I always carry a blade, but chances are in most cases I may not be able to get to it quick. Your lessons are invaluable to me so Thank You?

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  24. Brilliant video’s am starting to practice right now brilliant boys keep the video coming please

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  27. Thank you for the instructions its good to know how to be able to defend myself if ever a situation arises.

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  30. If You wanna be top notch and able to protect YOUR self and others. Let this man step into Your life and help You learn to knock a bully to the ground and walk away safely. May the GOOD LORD ABOVE STEP IN AND GIVE YOU TRUE CONFIDENCE TO LET A STRANGER STEP IN AND GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE YOU CAN DO THE RIGHT THINGS. GOOD LUCK TO ALL.

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  31. During my father’s service in Vietnam /Korean war, most of the time i was moving around from various military bases from Camp. Pendleton to Moffitt Field. I had relocated 5 times before graduating. So being the new guy put me at great disadvantage. Especially when I moved to San Jose. Life was fast, gang activities were at an all time high. Everyone had a click, and homeboys. Except me. Being that said I was jumped daily. I was at a great disadvantage. All my friends were joining gangs. My father made it clear to me that being jumped is nothing compared to the beat down he would give me if I choose any other color than “red, white and blue.” I developed my own discernment thru prayer. Though starring into someone’s eyes is considered confrontational. I found it nessesary too look for what I call “the evil eye” I would count too see how many seconds they would stare at me. Would it be a quick glance or a definite stare down followed by a sudden physical gesture. Then from the corner of my eyes I would follow their every direction. This was tell tell too me, especially if they would go from person too person as they gathered back up to jump me. This way I could mentally prepare myself for the Enevitable. Most the time I would continue starring, so if that person seeked to harm me ;hopefully, they would show agression and I could deal with them at that moment. If not then i knew too keep my 3Rd eye open, as I criss-crossed down the road. Knowing at any time something could jump off. I have been told that the eyes are the gateway too the soul. And yes, that is helpful but not always exact. Many violent people are excellent at hiding their intentions. So start their, always look up and down too se if they may be concealing a weapon. Examine their body language and tone. Read between the lines. A lot of people give themselves away when they talk. (HumbLe yourself) so that their ego will tell all. Beware of someone being too nice. Bad intentions follow acts of generosity, especially when they are trying to get you to (let your guard down.) And if someone “says hay come on over here” and your not familiar :beware, you might be getting set up. Yes sir, that is very good advice; however, I’ve come across people whom are so clever they know people are watching so the criminal mindsets focus on blending in rather than standing out. As best as you can open you mind and think up different scenerios and respond accordingly. God Bless

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  34. This is great! Going to learn. Then teach and practice with my children. Think this is going to be a great way to make and spend qaulity time together! Thank you!!!

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  36. Hey I am a woman of small stature (5’0″) and weigh about 130 and I have been in several BAD street fights and a couple of brawls to boot. I am not proud of it, it just couldn’t be avoided or I wouldn’t be saying it happened at all because I’d rather avoid trouble if possible. I shocked myself even by taking larger, much heavier women and even a couple of dudes and handling them like yesterday’s business and had one come back to shake my hand and admit she’d never try to come at me again! She was impressed I suppose. lol I am now too out of shape and sick, one bad injury could do me in! My techniques were extremely fast punching of the entire face, the lower abdomen, and grabbing the leg at the knee and pulling them to the ground so I could pounce! I think I would have to taser someone now! I am seriously vulnerable but unfortunately, I won’t be able to nor have the time to purchase or utilize your program. I do think it’s a unique and cool niche market though and wish you all the best! I am working on my AAS in Criminal Justice right now and plan to take it much further so my time is consumed and my wallet, EMPTY! lol, not lol really, col (crying out loud) haha Thanks for sharing this though. Good luck!

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  37. I used to be a Black Belt in Taekwondo many many years ago. I found out personally it did not work in a street fight. I started to learn different fighting strategies after that and soon developed my own fighting strategy. I do not teach others because what I use is very deadly. I have taken strategies from other forms of fighting and incorporated them for my own use. My daughters wanted me to teach them but I refused because they were always looking to start a fight. A lot of people who know me ask me to show them some strategies. The only thing I tell them is where ever the head goes, the rest of the body must go with it. I also tell them that they must use one important word to win a fight. When they ask me what it is I tell them it is “INTENT”.You must “INTEND” to hurt someone if you want to win a fight.Without “INTENT” you will lose.
    I also had ordered many of your videos a few years ago and gleaned some good strategies from them which I incorporated into my way of fighting. I do not use Martial Arts a lot, just one or two moves. I do not punch but use the Tai Chi Death Hand that I actually learned from one of your videos. It works wonders. Congrats on your videos and you helping people to learn how to fight.

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  38. Awesome I never new about fingers never to old to learn something new thanks so much for showing this

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  40. I can’t even begin to tell you what relief your videos and text have given me. I am an elderly female with many health problems and I live in a low income housing. It’s a dangerous area and I’m always afraid of being attacked when I risk going out or even a breakin. Your tech nicks have given me a lot more confidence and lessened my fears because I now know how even I can protect myself.

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  41. I no longer do the fist fight thing cause if I feel the tingle I’m making as many openings in that target and all that join in. And all friends know to be yelling my name cause many time it goes into automatic mode and I many times don’t even remember the fight. Told it’s from muscle mass training by did help out with certain thing in a 6 year period. But he to says it’s bottled anger & Irish bezerker. Which he said he was glad when I was working his 6.

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  42. In my younger days, I was the target of every thug,and wanna be thug,bully… I wasn’t a so called street fighter… I wasn’t from the streets… I was from the sticks and there wasn’t a tender target on my body.. at 5’8″ some great big son of a bitch would want to fight.. I just watched his every action and I’d let him land a glancing blow… and after the slight contact I would methodically f**k his world up.. once I went into action, I relentlessly pounded the fuck out of them.. dirtiest I move I ever used was clench onto thier throat and use it as a handle while I beat his face … the bigger they were the better i liked it… (i never threw the first punch… it saved me a from jail time.. and expulsion from school… oh and yes..ass whippings from my dad) for starting the fight

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  43. OMG! This is AWESOME! I was taught several techniques the Army, but these are so much simpler and effective. Thank you!

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  46. I am a 70 year old woman in a walker for life. The most shocking thing I have encountered is the utter, total lack of any kind of awareness of danger. It’s unbelievable. Especially with seniors that have a huge target on their backs, or fronts! They get picked off regularly because of a city-raised mentality, no interest or ability to recognize a cyber scammer or anything like that, They don’t even recognize a door-to-door salesman that is looking for an easy way in because they are not aware. I’m talking about Boomers in particular. Face-to-face protection that is immediately available is the answer. Too bad more almost seniors don’t get what being prepared is all about. Senior awareness and the ability to react is crucial to people like me. I’m ready always, and grew up like that. Love this website.

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  48. Excellent insruction; intelligent, systematic, simple & quickly learned, immediately practical. Did I mention intelligent? A scientifically expounded art; much appreciated.

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  50. These are very helpful and well demonstrated. If I were to get into some situation I would have a plan and a means to evaluate. Thanks

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