3 Most Common Mistakes in a Street Fight

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Knowing about these mistakes can literally save your life. Surprisingly, they are not physical mistakes, they are mental mistakes which makes them even worse since street fights are about seconds, and you have only seconds to react before your opponent attacks you. You have no time to over think the situation, only to react.
The first common mistake in a street fight is forgetting about your awareness. If you are face to face with your attacker, you should not just focus mainly on him. You need to be aware of your surroundings, because you do not know if he's alone, if he has a weapon, or if someone is going to come at you from behind. You have to expect the unexpected and be entirely aware of everything surrounding you, not just the guy you're fighting. You need to look at his body language, see if he is looking around, or if there is an improvised weapon you can use to defend yourself against him. Not being aware is a very common mistake that many people do, and it can get you killed very quickly. So, be aware of everything.
The second common mistake in a street fight is underestimating your opponent. Your opponent can look like a typical guy, he can be scrawny, little, weak, but that does not mean he cannot hurt you. You should not judge only on appearances, because you do not know the mindset of your attacker, you do not know his history, what type of person he is, if he has a weapon on him to hurt you with, or if he is with friends. You should always look at all your opponents equally, you should believe they are dangerous, no matter how big or small they are. Underestimating your opponent will get you in serious trouble in a street fight. Don't do that mistake.
The third common mistake in a street fight is assuming. Do not assume your opponent is alone, that he does not have a weapon, that this is a fair fight. Because it most likely is not. Assuming is a very dangerous mistake to make, because in a street fight you only have seconds to react before it's over.
If you over think the situation, and assume how you will strike your attacker, or how he will strike you, you will most likely get badly injured or even worse killed.
You should not assume, you should react. You should be present and aware during a street fight, not assuming his or your moves. Just be prepared to react to whatever happens in that particular moment. You must react offensively or defensively, whatever you do, do not assume or over think the situation because that will get you killed. The key is to be present at that moment, fights are about seconds, it's about how fast you can intercept or go pre-emptive.
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@giwrgos9515 5 жыл бұрын

Are u Greek?

@kurtkugel2365 4 жыл бұрын

just an ego trip for the other guy lol

@pjfz80 8 жыл бұрын

the most common mistake in a street fight, people that don't know how to fight, starting shit!

@kentreborn2027 8 жыл бұрын

+medalla light Agreed.

@flyingtanks9313 8 жыл бұрын

+medalla light yeah the most common mistake on the street is starting to take a shit!

@grantfreeman8224 8 жыл бұрын

That seems to be the most common kind of person starting a fight... Usually because of gained false confidence from alcohol or other drugs or inflated egos.

@bigpump2620 3 жыл бұрын

That's a fact!!! Lmao 🤣 people think because they can get really angry or they go to the gym lifting weights they assume they can kick ass lol it doesn't work like that, most street fights omg lol wide swings no head movement no sitting on there punches fighting tall lol and the only reason why those wide haymakers land it's because the other dumb ass is standing there ready to take it because they don't know shit!!!

@deepashtray5605 9 жыл бұрын

The single most common mistake in a street fight is getting in a position where you find yourself in a street fight.

@skuldude 9 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. :/

@rsine100 9 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm glad someone made this point! If there is a bar or club in town that has a reputation for fights breaking out, don't go into those establishments. Like bad parts of town you avoid. Best way to win any street fight is to never get into one in the first place if you can help it. That should have been number four on Nick's list.

@rsine100 9 жыл бұрын

Dougie Dreemer True, but if you avoid areas that you already know to be bad, you greatly reduce the risk. ALWAYS know your environment.

@RickyJnum1FAN 9 жыл бұрын

rsine100 Nick has actually mentioned in his really old vids on how talking is an option and how fights are mostly ego

@steveisking 9 жыл бұрын

Dougie Dreemer exactly

@anualalu 6 жыл бұрын

From my experience I say that besides avoiding all street fights if possible, The best advice I can give anyone in a street fight is 1. Don't square up against your opponent. 2. Remain calm as if your trying to defuse the situation. 3. Hit them when they're not looking. Then get out of there before his friends get involved or show up.

@howarddavies782 Жыл бұрын

Good.

@JohnMegaton2062 9 ай бұрын

Makes sense. I think a good level of fear and desire to avoid a fight does everyone good. I’ve always seen the only purpose of fighting as protecting others or yourself in a last ditch scenario. Folks “looking” for a fight to be a tough guy will eventually find one they will regret. A lot can go very wrong even for those who know what they’re doing.

@reymc55 8 жыл бұрын

Psychology and awareness. ..the foundation of staying safe in a street fight thanks for the reminder Nick ..

@eman8205 8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Drossos Thanks Nick. I think alot of people will find your video useful. I have also worked in clubs and the like for many years in a country where getting drunk and drugged and then fighting someone is a sign that you've had a good night. In taking out hundreds of these clowns the one thing that always interested me was how many of these people that wanted to fight, had no fight training experience whatsoever. So, my advice to people who have not trained in fighting would be to try wherever possible not to get into a fight. If you can, don't let your ego get the better of you, your health and the welfare of those you care about. Don't get out your car, don't mouth off to the security staff or Police, treat people with respect. You don't know who they might know. You will personally do the best you can when you know you are in the right. Good luck out there people. Respect.

@WWEbrian1995 9 жыл бұрын

did the guy in the green get paided to stand there? u might wanne invest in a dol or something.

@oGBeginner 9 жыл бұрын

Brian Boxing Lol he kept adjusting him like he was gonna use him for a demonstration, but then he'd leave him standing there xD

@greg7774 8 жыл бұрын

oGBeginner left him hanging xD

@Syakirin57 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Boxing he looks like mark hunt though.

@JC-vv8zn 8 жыл бұрын

lol true

@iamb2348 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Boxing Dude he is probably a student that just volunteered. Think??

@auser4119 8 жыл бұрын

good points thanks , but the greatest mistake is starting a street fight .

@dylankincaid1463 8 жыл бұрын

+SyKe Clan lol I love you

@atomicnightmare8248 8 жыл бұрын

+SyKe Clan No its smart but a low level person like you wouldn't know.

@Kingro619 8 жыл бұрын

+a user "Faced with your attacker". It's a self defence channel, he's not telling you to go start fights

@ryanbishop3343 6 жыл бұрын

But what if you don't start it you only finish it

@prod.gregupnext2958 6 жыл бұрын

Facts

@asuwish0000 9 жыл бұрын

The guy in green is thinking "ummm why am I here?" Hahahaha Great advise though.

@unshutoptic1 9 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the same thing you're thinking...

@spongebobsquarepants674 9 жыл бұрын

***** Im thinking the same thing you're thinking that the two persons above are thinking.

@americanrepair 9 жыл бұрын

"Alright, go and stand right here"..............nothing. "Ok now stand like this"...........................nothing. "Alright now put your hands up"......................nothing.

@stinald 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe that guy in green was expecting to get an Oscar for best supporting actor in a street fight scene, maybe?? LOL

@gilbertroman1817 5 жыл бұрын

He needs to get his green card

@juggernuts1000 7 жыл бұрын

best technique in a street fight is to tell the other guy, listen my friend we both came here to just enjoy our time so lets put all this bullshit aside. smile, shake his hand and its over. for me it worked 100% of the time. i train martial arts since i am 7 years old. when you get to the point you are so confident in yourself that you overcome your own ego, everything is simple.

@jeremywhitfield4556 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mickeyfinn80 7 жыл бұрын

Nice

@liveandlearnlearntolive4003 7 жыл бұрын

juggernuts1000 well spoken

@DougHinVA 6 жыл бұрын

1 person in 10,000 or more ever gets 2-3 belts in any style. You are a pro level martial arts guy. A normal person is NOT like you and cannot do what you know you can do: read an opponent, respond, strike accurately, etc. You do what you can do, but it is NOT the best thing for others. They are not like you or similar in most any important way

@canthandlethisass 5 жыл бұрын

YES, that's the best advice!

@philipmason7135 7 жыл бұрын

Mistake number 4 - when someone asks you to be in their KZfaq video, don't assume you'll actually do anything

@dalefxclub 6 жыл бұрын

LOL! the man in green looks funny!

@mikadeboos2051 9 жыл бұрын

The guy didn't even have to do anything xD

@FrenchCraziness 9 жыл бұрын

He was there and gave the bad look when needed. It might be an actor which purpose is to illustrate a threat.

@chaucerparks5941 6 жыл бұрын

Mika De Boos I need his Job. Get paid to be a live manican. 😂😂😂

@smallyx3729 6 жыл бұрын

100th like

@johndouglas2752 8 жыл бұрын

This right here is exactly why I love your videos. SO many other self defense channels on KZfaq rely on very specific and move-like scenarios to instruct people on how to defend themselves. You are so realistic because you never assume what the other person is going to do and you prepare for every situation. Thanks so much Nick, I and all these other people really appreciate what you do.

@graffitijunkiejfk 9 жыл бұрын

Good advice Nick. I'd add a fourth mistake though. Getting into a fight in the first place. Before I could fight I'd have to talk my way out of a situation. I still use that skill...

@MsRandomPro 9 жыл бұрын

Art Hunter And that my friend, is the best tool one can ever have. Like, just to break it down, I'll say this, everyone "can and know how to fight", it's in us from the beginning of time... you throw punches maybe not as accurate and flawless as others, but if some of those punches would hit the right way/mark, boom KO, just like that. example 2, to have that unique tool to talk you're way out of different situations, is to me the most important to me, because, i know first hand. To quick, just like that, change you mind set, quickly to know what to say, how to say, and what to say, it's like getting in to he's mind of some sort, and try fallow he's mind set, almost like you reading his mind and thoughts, before he has a chance to even speak, you've already said things what he's thinking of, and he feels you, and you lure him out of a fight... and that to me, is the most challenging thing to do. and 3, the situation, how it feels, what vibes does he send out and not send out, is he aggressive, what does he's eyes say... he's body language, is he nervous.. than he probably doing it of group pressure etc etc, there are many elements to consider quick at ones. and i think like this, before you should lean how to fight fight, you should learn how to speak. Because not everyone speaks the same "language" you could have set him of by something that you think and consider is a normal thing or behavior, but in he's world "language" that means something completely different. code if you will. And one last important thing, the most crucial, know how and when to look. Because how often have we heard, "yeah, he punched me because i was looking" or looking wrong. It's because those how have looked wrong, disrespected the other guy, just by looking, in a certain way that he's not familiar and know anything about. Hope this helps. Cheers

@graffitijunkiejfk 9 жыл бұрын

Well put sir and like my sensei always drilled in to us, look first...

@MrWebon 8 жыл бұрын

would you talk to someone who just spanked your girl?

@MsRandomPro 8 жыл бұрын

MrWebon Depends on what you mean by spank?

@flickwiizard 8 жыл бұрын

Art Hunter works every time.

@jaimetheone9150 8 жыл бұрын

I always assume that when a guy is looking for trouble is because he's got a back up plan. So don't mind to be treated like a coward, just avoid the fight, keep your distance and stay alive. No one goes attacking random people over there unarmed (you don't know what weapon people could be carrying around), nobody is that brave or that stupid.

@oppositeworlds1460 8 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Thanks. You're so definitely right.

@KingStix 8 жыл бұрын

D: what i took away...don't fight

@EpicBunty 8 жыл бұрын

+KingStix hahaha fiddle me timbers!

@klaasvaak2575 8 жыл бұрын

+KingStix most of the time thats the first thing people who teach self defence say XD

@walnutshoe 8 жыл бұрын

+KingStix Or Hide in the bush then Ult-fear-drain-silence

@KingStix 8 жыл бұрын

stefano iwan Hmmmmm, good idea

@laughingachilles 7 жыл бұрын

My father drilled into me the idea of avoiding the fight to begin with. He didn't know the term but now we would call it 'situational awareness'. Know the exits, pay attention to the mood of the room, if someone causes trouble then don't allow your senses to narrow down to only them etc. This video exemplifies this simple lesson. Pay attention and keep your distance. I really don't understand why people allow someone to get right in their face. One of the first lessons in self defense taught to police officers is that they must keep at least an arms length distance (UK police vs unarmed person) at all times. This is simply because you want to keep an eye on their hands and have the ability to move if they strike. If you can't see their hands (behind the back) or one hand is in a pocket, then you need to double that, this is very basic stuff. It may look tough to be right in someones face, but that makes it easy to unfold a knife one handed and shove it in your ribs before you ever see it coming.

@banderas2000 Ай бұрын

ok so if somone gets RIGHT in ur face then what do u do? curious how would you handle that.

@raheemcamal998 8 жыл бұрын

thats what i always tell my friends but they laugh at me especially when i tell them not to underestimate anyone

@danielsarau1723 8 жыл бұрын

Love to watch people who actually know what they are talking about, no matter the subject, but especialy about fighting techniques. Great stuff!!!

@Amiaworld 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, Nick! Thanks so much

@GeneBurnett 9 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen many fights up close, but I've seen shitloads of fights here on youtube and I have to agree with you Nick. It sure seems like awareness in one form or another is the key to avoiding soooo many violent encounters, and surviving them if they can't be avoided.

@iiBabaganoosh 7 жыл бұрын

honestly, great video. seriously, changed the way i view street fights

@Semiotichazey 8 жыл бұрын

These kinds of videos usually focus on the physical aspect, so it's great to see one that focuses on the mental aspect. Also, so many videos for self-defense usually give advice that is equally useful for self OFFENSE. So this is a breath of fresh air.

@TheTrueFortress 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff right here. Spoken like a man who's experienced the realities of actual altercation. Thumbs-up, my friend.

@EqDior 8 жыл бұрын

Great vids Nick!!!

@todyefor7318 8 жыл бұрын

No fight is fair. No one ever truly wins a fight. The biggest mistake people make is underestimating their opponent. The second biggest mistake people make is not walking away if they can. I can appreciate what you're trying to do though.

@todyefor7318 8 жыл бұрын

***** I watched more of your videos this is the first one I saw. You're pretty OK I guess. 😋

@ongito29 8 жыл бұрын

bro.. you can never walk away of a fight, or you lose respect and then they'll beat you up for coward

@todyefor7318 8 жыл бұрын

I have walked away from twice as many as I have been in. But perhaps women are different.. I know inside myself what I am capable of and I respect myself enough: I don't need respect from the type of person who encourages a fight. I never gained respect after a fight. Only fear, which when I was young I loved. But I am old now, and I see the world in a different way.

@ongito29 8 жыл бұрын

+P. Smith that explains a lot.. I'm steel young :p

@A21Joker 8 жыл бұрын

+epictrollerguy young and stupid

@rickfrier1647 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing very useful

@karlholland2061 9 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with all your views , calmness and staying in control not losing temper and overconfidence .

@HarryFromTheNorthSide 8 жыл бұрын

If you can walk away from a fight do it. I used to love fighting people who started with me in bars and clubs.The best way to diffuse a situation and walk away is just stepping back and saying to the other person my bad if I offended you in anyway I didnt mean that and telling him that your both way better than that,and than saying sorry and walking away. Ive done this many times in the past and I am surprised everytime how effective that technique works. The last thing i have to say is always be prepared to defend yourself and never let your guard down,and stay alert!

@firstname3255 6 жыл бұрын

How can I know if I can defend myself if I have to, when I havent fought much before? I want to be able to defend myself, but I always get nervous when I think I might have to fight someone. What to do??? Maybe my lack of experience is causing more fear then I should have?

@sigma6656 5 жыл бұрын

Go join a gym. I'm sure there are boxing, judo, karate, etc. etc. etc. within 50 miles of you. Train.

@banderas2000 Ай бұрын

@@firstname3255 think of it like this i think MOST PPL don't want to get into a fight. but think the other person does so they go on the offense first thing. u can defuse the situation but staying calm. let them win their ego battle . but if they try to fight more than likely they can;t fight well. most trained fighters know the outcomes of fights and fight as a last resort. so u can do what u have to in that situation.

@razean22 9 жыл бұрын

I think another common mistake is not keeping distance and not having your guard up.

@pauledwards9493 9 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Made that mistake when i guy came up my driveway selling something and told him i wasn't interested and he would not go away, we got in each others faces and thinking back, i should have kept distance or shut the door haha.

@rsine100 9 жыл бұрын

You don't want to give him enough distance to pull out a weapon and the problem with putting your guard up such as a boxing stance or whatever is that you're also bringing the fight on. Raising your hands in a relaxed position is far better because it allows you to protect yourself if he should throw a punch but it also allows you to strike first. Plus, it's a natural, non-threatening stance. You get into a full guard like a boxing stance, you're pretty much challenging him to fight and he may be a better street fighter.

@schoolofcommonsense306 9 жыл бұрын

yah i think every time i get in an argument with someone I'm going to get into a fighting stance

@ogrethug9310 9 жыл бұрын

rsine100 Sorry man, but that's how I do, if a punk gets too close I just put my guard up and tell him to fuck off, if he doesn't than I react, it's natural. I practiced fighting and love it to do that with my mates with gloves and all, but in stupid traffic some idiots simply ask for it. Generally those punks who are askin' for it are not good fighters at all, just full of shit and talk shit, running their mouth. Just today it happened to me, a crazy idiot cut me off and jumped out of his car started yelling and threatening then I got out and he came towards me, but I put my guard and actually challenged the idiot because I couldn't stand him anymore and he got pissed scared, anyway should of smacked the hell outta his fuckin' face but I avoid that as that can lead you into trouble like law suits and shit because people are pieces of shit. Good day man :)

@bighands69 9 жыл бұрын

rsine100 If he pulls a weapon run. If you are unable to run then you have got your self into a position you should not have allowed.

@stevefournier6375 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks!

@liamobias6887 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome advices. Hope to learn more from you 👊

@11austin3100 8 жыл бұрын

i'm not an expert on street fights but i have been in a couple and two things i saw in them that allowed me to win most of them was this 1) my opponent did not breath much , he would hold his breath throwing his punches he would hold it when hes entering to attack me and he would get winded very easily and very quickly it slowed him down very fast it weekend his strength very fast and i hardly had to fight back just avoid and he tired out and gave up. 2) he was angry , in every fight i have seen ones i have been in and ones i have seen everyone is always angry which is understandable . but when your angry your vision begins to tunnel and then your mind is only thinking " i'm gonna fuck this dude UP " and you only think and prepare for what you can dish out in a few quick blows you DO NOT think about what your opponent can do to you which is why ( at least from experience ) i find its better to breath and attempt to calm down and open your mind you will preform a lot better.

@lancecryor 8 жыл бұрын

Mind your surroundings - Ras Al Ghul

@pauledwards9493 9 жыл бұрын

Professional as always Nick. Thanks.

@TheOsoriio 9 жыл бұрын

Each one of ur videos teach us something and thats amazing, thats why i nerver miss one of them.. Keep the good work bro.

@tahseti1113 8 жыл бұрын

Number 4 ( number 1, for me ) is don't let people get in your face. If you're in my face, I may not realize that you're reaching into your pocket for a knife. If you're in my face you can headbutt me as an opening move. In situations like these, the fight's over before it starts. Never let people into your personal space......unless you want them there. Lol.

@m1shadow 8 жыл бұрын

All very good tips. I used to own a rest/bar and did my own bouncing and yea, sometimes the guy you would look at and think is a wimp would be the toughest guy there. 1 time in particular.. there was this guy.. he was a huge, strong lumberjack type guy who was notorious for fighting good and was in and out of jail a lot.. anyway, 1 night he was trying to pick a fight with some skinny guy who was minding his own business.. the big lumberjack kept calling him outside and the skinny guy was trying to avoid it, well eventually they went outside and he went after the skinny guy.. the thin guy dodged a few punches, then landed a hard right that sent this lumberjack on his butt and he couldnt get up. I intervened at this point and the skinny guy was cool and and backed off. Just goes to show- NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT!!!!

@garyclifford9563 7 жыл бұрын

m1shadow m

@DougHinVA 6 жыл бұрын

M1... and an unknown opponent that is bullied may have teargas or a handgun or have gotten pretty good at MMA training. A bully is still a bully and will get caught short soon enough.

@donsettie5904 6 жыл бұрын

m1shadow. Good point shadow. Enjoy your videos.

@jeremywhitfield4556 6 жыл бұрын

Doug H. in VA yep, I agree

@maynardsoriano5643 8 жыл бұрын

this helps a lot thanks !!!

@acdc3001 8 жыл бұрын

Nick you've got yourself a new subscriber, great tips man

@michaelkozma5929 8 жыл бұрын

As a Boxer I can tell you the actual (#1 mistake) that you should have put on here and that I literally see every single guy makes as instinctual is... - {Walking up to the guy and sticking your CHIN out puffing up in front of them looking tough. What you are actually doing is what we call in boxing - being very - "Square". You are painting a HUGE target to hit on yourself} Exposing your chin is literally THE FIRST RULE YOU LEARN in defense. Never.. never.. never... never ever stick your chin out in plain site. You are literally giving someone a hail marry to tee off on. The way you knock someone out cold is by hitting their "Chin" not their ear, not their skull, not the nose. For the love of god. Please protect your chin..... As only 145lbs trained boxer.. I swear to you If you give me a free shot on your chin it will feel like a Louisville bat to your face. Please stay safe out there.

@DavidLopez-zc1kr 8 жыл бұрын

+The Astronaut Thanks man

@wattlebough 8 жыл бұрын

In other words, tuck your chin, angle your body and raise your shoulders. Am I right? Novice boxer here. :)

@michaelkozma5929 8 жыл бұрын

David Lopez Anytime, just protect yourself # 1 important rule stay safe.

@michaelkozma5929 8 жыл бұрын

***** Not much force, i'm only 5'10" and i've sparred a 6'0 guy stunning him with 16oz gloves by only hitting at 50-65% right on the chin. Even that caused him to stumble and our coach had to stop the sparring session because the guy didn't know what happened. Even a highly highly trained professional female boxer could fuck up an average sized guy by hitting him square on the chin. Boxing has absolutely NOTHING to do with how big your muscles are. ZERO. ZILCH, A good boxer will know exactly Where & When to hit you. Period. The average person does not know how to properly block a punch either. Power is God Given, Proper Technique, Pivots, Heavy Handed, Torque, Timing, Speed, Practice Repetition for Years, and Accuracy. Thats it... Power does not come from huge bicep muscles. Every Trainer and every boxer will tell you that exact same thing. A perfect example of this is watch the fights: Kovalev vs Pascal I & II

@michaelkozma5929 8 жыл бұрын

***** Yes my friend, tuck your chin. It will feel very unorthodox for quite a while but after a a time it will become apart of your natural fluid mobility. Raise shoulders, tuck chin, angle body but keep balanced feet, and always keep hands up. Everybody has the habit of dropping their left. I make it a habit after i'm done punching to tap my left glove to my temple so i remember i'm not dropping my hands often even if i'm tired. Proper technique becomes the hardest when you are tired. Thats why we practice proper fundamentals many times so it becomes natural movement like walking.

@Fintolgano 9 жыл бұрын

~*Thanks for this upload.. You are right on the nail .. ; right to my faves and judo playlist ... Reuben

@Fintolgano 9 жыл бұрын

***** Just wanted to add.. Keeping the distance; no to close..!

@Phillsbery 7 жыл бұрын

DO NOT ASSUME! DON'T UNDERESTIMATE! Best advice I've EVER heard in ANY YOUTube video of this caliber! Thank You for saying it!

@pexpix 9 жыл бұрын

This is gold. Thanks for the informative video Nick!

@allaspects1749 8 жыл бұрын

The first mistake is getting sucked into the fight escalation ritual. Leave as soon as you key into the body language indicators or smash the guy. Name calling, threats, bouncing, chest pushing etc are all a waste of time. Get off the X or get fighting. You are now inside the OODA loop of the threat going through his high school bully posturing routine.

@CzarnyMlot 8 жыл бұрын

***** Good comment but what does "OODA" mean ?

@allaspects1749 8 жыл бұрын

CzarnyMlot The phrase OODA loop refers to the decision cycle of Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act, developed by military strategist and USAF Colonel John Boyd. Boyd applied the concept to the combat operations process, often at the strategic level in military operations. It is now also often applied to understand commercial operations and learning processes. The approach favors agility over raw power in dealing with human opponents in any endeavor.

@allaspects1749 8 жыл бұрын

T Raa It was a big lesson I learned early in life with bullies. Intra species fighting is about solving disputes without serious injury or death (in most cases). It is not normal for a species to kill it's own over minor issues as that is counter productive to survival of the species. The posturing routine gives one the opportunity to back down. Most bullies are cowards with little to know real fight ability. The bluff and pose with their ground around for fire support and the victim takes a beating because he is scared if he fights back it'll turn out worse. Every time someone started "dancing" with me I said(internally) fuck it and went for it - it came out in my favor not because I was necessarily the better fighter but I had already flicked the switch to destroy mode while they were expecting more shoving and name calling ;-).

@CzarnyMlot 8 жыл бұрын

***** This is true. Noticed this as well early in life. Most bullies can't or don't want to fight at all.

@sjames304 8 жыл бұрын

+Rudolph Walker "but I had already flicked the switch to destroy mode while they were expecting more shoving and name calling" - very good point. Most people are 'talkers' and posers. They do the gangster shoulder shrug, the bob, all that shit. A real bad dude will never do that shit. He'll have you OUT before you know what hit you. The phonies will ramp it up, burst blood vessels as they're ranting their intentions, flex, tighten their lips, widen their eyes, etc...all to intimidate...then the 'real bad dude' calmly and without emotion or warning, wrecks them. The fool and his TapOut T is usually finished off before he even processes the information. lol . .

@jeffroitero4266 7 жыл бұрын

Just watched a Master Wong Wing Chun video... laughed, left a snarky comment and came back over here to click subscribe for you, brother. You're giving people real, straight stuff that can/will help them in the unfortunate instance of them being forced to defend themselves.

@David-ud9ju 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Roitero Master Wong says everything that's in this video.

@bootysweat2761 6 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with wing chun? Its an excellent challenging art that helps you master your reflexes...

@rolandomota8601 8 жыл бұрын

Keep Up the good work ^.^......Congrats on your channel by the way!!!!

@safakisik6283 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you Information i will wait for more vidss

@MrJakesterfication 9 жыл бұрын

I always want more videos from this channel!

@DarthVato2010 9 жыл бұрын

4th common mistake: Not saying, "Here, take my nagging, money-grubbing, non-sammich-making, pain in the ass wife, and let me live!"

@Christine-ux6sx 9 жыл бұрын

DarthVato2010 I'm sure if you had a wife, she would willingly go with him lol. Just to finally be away from you.

@DarthVato2010 9 жыл бұрын

I do, and she actually thought what I wrote was funny as fuck you sammich-making bitch.

@Christine-ux6sx 9 жыл бұрын

DarthVato2010 Lol I doubt that. You sound angry, and miserable. Seek help.

@DarthVato2010 9 жыл бұрын

More like annoyed. But then again, I have better things than play keyboard commando with a cupcake feminazi.

@Christine-ux6sx 9 жыл бұрын

DarthVato2010 Go on then. Love you. Xo

@masterkhais1618 8 жыл бұрын

Very true. Mentality and always staying alert!

@johncox2912 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@ruanboaventura6867 8 жыл бұрын

If we're talking here about a REAL street fight, first of all: DO NOT FIGHT!!! Honor, loyalty and all that bullshit are for other situations. Here in Brazil we have a dictated, he may say: "There is no honor between bandits." Or others like: "A hundred years of forgiven for a bandit that steal from another." Know what i'm saying? Street Fights ain't about honor, there's no honor in a street fight, no loyalty or what so ever. If you get at one, IT'S A WAR! Be prepared TO ANYTHING! Be prepared TO DO anything! Nick supposed about the guy, well, now supposed about you! If you think he have a knife, SO YOU BETTER HAVE ONE TOO, TO KILL THAT MOTHERFUCKER! But the best hint, still is: DO NOT FIGHT IN A STREET FIGHT!!! (Real shit could happen... You better be prepared!) Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Brazil. Just my opinion about this video, here in Brazil street fights mean be prepared to anything or to do anything, DO NOT TRUST NOBODY!

@obiwanfisher537 8 жыл бұрын

brasil is sick. Ive seen atleast 4 guys being stabbed in bars and on the streets n just 2 weeks. And the one guy wasnt just stabbed, he almost lost his head to a fucking machete.

@ongito29 8 жыл бұрын

+obiwanfisher537 holy shit they play no game..

@jonathanselaya9367 9 жыл бұрын

10 dollars on wolverine :P

@aaronrivers64 9 жыл бұрын

Right on point, as usual.

@rgpnovo 9 жыл бұрын

For me, your best video so far.

@3brewster 9 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Just watch a few Worldstar fight vids on you tube and you'll see exactly what Nick is talking about Good work Nick ..

@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best thing to do, is to dump your ego, and walk away.

@tacoburrito7388 7 жыл бұрын

Except when you walk away and the guy gets you in a choke hold! And you haven't had time to watch the Nick Drossos escape from a choke hold video yet!!

@shamsheerg7519 6 жыл бұрын

This was a great video... if I was planning to get into a street fight this week or next.

@hood3074 9 жыл бұрын

Nick, again, great tips and full of common sense.

@knowledgeisthepower1 9 жыл бұрын

The most important thing in a street fight is, if shit gets physical ALWAYS BE FIRST!!

@MUSIC5771 9 жыл бұрын

I never threw the first punch in a fight. I Never lost a fight. Doesn't matter who swings first. Just be ready

@RideTheDalan89 9 жыл бұрын

MUSIC5771 Or have an iron jaw

@AhatiMaat 9 жыл бұрын

MUSIC5771 I lost a few...got my ass beat and learned to box. But, funny thing is as I learned my new fighting skill I also was learning to minimize my EGO and listen to my higher self have never had to use my boxing skills yet...go figure!

@kjvwolfslayer 9 жыл бұрын

knowledgeisthepower1 That's how you end up in jail.

@procentsd5561 7 жыл бұрын

you didnt eaven need your partner .. he didnt do anything

@r.a.m.4287 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips nic

@RVCIpodHelp 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Nick! Great mindset; very common mistakes.

@majormassenspektrometer 9 жыл бұрын

First one: Getting into one.

@juggerhuevo 7 жыл бұрын

Im gonna fight my bully , wish me luck 😉

@spasebar 7 жыл бұрын

you go man, break his fucking face

@juggerhuevo 7 жыл бұрын

Nemesis_The_Zombie_King haha we are friends now

@jeremywhitfield4556 7 жыл бұрын

Jugger Huevo good on you for sorting things out

@benrobbo2902 6 жыл бұрын

Thats even better that you sorted it out

@arrowsightlord6123 8 жыл бұрын

Thnks!

@iamiam9676 7 жыл бұрын

My third video and subscribed. This guy is on point. I passed many teachers and I would choose this guy.

@ronytheronin7439 8 жыл бұрын

The advice I would give is choose your battles. Do not fight over a girl or some kind of drunken provocation. Fight to defend yourself or somebody else. And if the person who attack you is bigger, backed or armed, the gentlemen rules do not apply for your ennemy is not following them.

@steamsteam6607 5 жыл бұрын

If you think about "gentlemen rules" when fighting you are not fighting for good reasons anyways. I'm not saying you should kill them when they're already out cold. I'm saying all is allowed to defend yourself.

@MrRazmut 5 жыл бұрын

@@steamsteam6607 I think he meant gentlemen rules as in don´t eye gouge or bite a person in a street fight because that´s gonna escalate the level of violence like 1000%, if you hold a dude down and if necessary put a couple strikes on his face someones gonna come pull you off 95% of the time. If someone (especially the dudes buddies) will put a boot on your head if they randomly see you drilling a guys eyes out with your fingers. Instead of "alright break it up calm down man, shit." while pulling you off him it´s "you sick fuck!" while soccer kicking you in the head.

@bighands69 9 жыл бұрын

It is very simple. Keep your distance. If he insists upon entering range warn him and if he continues then defend or run.

@zone420s 9 жыл бұрын

Thats what I always tell my friend. You should never do that "kissing" shit, you might get knocked out before you even get a chance to swing.

@stephenglazer4224 5 жыл бұрын

And defend I would say pre-emtively attack.

@alexoneill6671 8 жыл бұрын

and I've already commented on this lol but I can't stress enough the value of what you've said. you hit the nail on the head. really is,a great video. great job

@paulbrown1336 8 жыл бұрын

Great essential advise! I grew up in east Oakland, CA and have been in more street fights than I can remember. I fought gangsters, I fought homicidal killers, you name it. I've seen people die. I was blessed, I either won or survived uninjured when outnumbered which was most of the time. I just happened to stumble upon this video on KZfaq, however the 3 things Nick Drossos says in this video are the reason I am alive today! You can train for years, have multiple 'black belts', but let me assure you of this; a gang of thugs are like a wolf-pack, only more cunning, and if you fail to master the 3 mental disciplines in this video, all of your training will have been for nothing in a real world scenario.

@kader938 9 жыл бұрын

Im never underestimating any guy im like ok be carefull he could be dangerous

@apostlerin2026 6 жыл бұрын

KaDeR23100 no he is dangerous

@eleazartyroneyap6518 7 жыл бұрын

oh man give that guy(wearing a green shirt) a job or a role he is bored AF. he looks excited for cooperating in your video .

@Pallander 9 жыл бұрын

Really helpfull tips!

@bos7539 8 жыл бұрын

As I live and breathe, someone talking about self-defense actually makes sense. Very insightful nick. Noticing his friend circling you vs. fighting 2 guys on either side of you....

@redmenacetv 9 жыл бұрын

Number 1 - run away

@wolfdiner4871 7 жыл бұрын

1. Not carrying a gun. Done

@lowerf0_rtyei8ht92 6 жыл бұрын

u wanna trouble? Then I guess in that case, you're up shit creek.

@lazrosenberg365 9 жыл бұрын

awesome job

@MrButts6954 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice as usual Nick! Your point about size brought back memories. Two friends of mine growing up were pretty small guys compared to everyone else. Both, in their own, different encounters on the streets with idiots that wanted to start something never came close to losing the fights they ended up in.

@westontucker4 8 жыл бұрын

Lol the other guy doesn't even need to be in this video.

@MrCarpen7er 8 жыл бұрын

+Weston Tucker True !

@Bfolks84 8 жыл бұрын

Here's how to survive a street fight: DON'T GET IN A STREET FIGHT!!! 100% are avoidable.

@ongito29 8 жыл бұрын

coward

@Bfolks84 8 жыл бұрын

+epictrollerguy stupid come back. I've never been a coward but i certainly know how to use my brain.

@moepalaa 8 жыл бұрын

+Byron Vasquez Jr. yea if you never go out on the streets you'll never get into a street fight. nerd. there are some people walking around looking for a fight and these crazy fuckers just beat the shit out of you for no reason

@Bfolks84 8 жыл бұрын

+moepalaa dude I'm 31 years old. I live in Los Angeles. I go out to bars and stuff and I've never been in a fight. Use your brain man that'll get you farther than your brawn.

@moepalaa 8 жыл бұрын

+Byron Vasquez Jr. the fact that you answered me instantly proved it. nerd. so you go out to bars ''and stuff''? please tell me more about your crazy nightlife :D yea yea walking away helps alot but there are still some guys who punch you in the back for no reason so keep that 100% avoidable bullshit to yourself

@hangar1826 9 жыл бұрын

Right on spot epic advice's

@TofuProductionCinema 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, First time coming across your channel. I took wushu and shotokan when young, and even this to this day I find it to be invaluable regardless of if you are new or seasoned. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work!

@u12uNiiGuNx 9 жыл бұрын

Another a tip I know is there's no rules do what you need to do and don't think he won't do the same

@FrankChristopherOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

no offense but these three things seem like total common sense. sorry, just my 2 cents

@velvetmidnight9535 7 жыл бұрын

It's more like common mistakes for first time fighters who just watch videos XD

@marcelpatrickyiu7753 8 жыл бұрын

good comments, best of advice!

@Leandro710 9 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEOS, THANKS FOR SHARING I have some questions don't know if this is the right place to ask them but here it goes, -What's your opinion regarding the jab in the street fight ? And what's the proper technique ? Should you twist your hand in the end ? Greetings from Portugal

@gokhankaragon9730 9 жыл бұрын

good advices for pro.s but if you are regular guy(not fighter) most important thing is don't get angry stay calm

@markaz08 9 жыл бұрын

Nope. Get angry.. look calm.. Fuck them up!

@StrzelbaStian 8 жыл бұрын

GRİ GANDALF Pros don't pull out knives and give signals for their friends to jump onto the ring

@Impulse_CDL 8 жыл бұрын

Nope stay calm so you can react and not lose focus on sloppy punches. But be aggressive as if you are angry and have a mean look on your face of destruction look him in he eyes don't say anything just wait till he looks away and that's how you know you have him intimidated. An angry fighter is a sloppy fighter.

@Impulse_CDL 8 жыл бұрын

By aggressive I mean fight aggressive not act like a tough guy. I'm a boxer btw I study mike Tyson.

@russelldavis8415 8 жыл бұрын

+ElIxR_SiNiSTERR Love the way mike closed the gap regardless of who he was fighting. shame he lost his way.

@paulofrota3958 8 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent advice for anyone. I still repeat these points to my kohai every week because they're young and sometimes when we know a little martial art we sometimes start thinking we're invincible or something... and that's dangerous (and stupid). Thank you for this video and the great contributions of your channel.

@davidadaman6 9 жыл бұрын

Good advice

@BillBad2050 8 жыл бұрын

Greatings from Greece.I ve seen many videos with self defence realistic self defence .I think that this is very good relative with the real situations in a street fight.

@peterk2565 8 жыл бұрын

Good pointers Nick and thanks for making this video, I also believe being aware what is going on around is crucial. I would start scripting those clips though because at times it looks little messy (like when you pause and think what you wanted to say next or being little repetitive).

@emilygreen3636 8 жыл бұрын

Ur videos r rly useful

@RobRoyBoaz 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Thanks for the refresher, Nick. Nick, what is your opinion on the belief that once you lose sight of your opponent's feet then you should make your first move ?

@geraldwest3428 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, and strategy, thank you. This is the key self defense strategy I have taught my family and friends for years. What some identify as 'discipline' today becomes a mere fact of life tomorrow. No one who presents themselves as a potential hostile is allowed inside your perimeter for any reason, no matter what. Learn to control your distance, know your dimensions, evasive, elusive. I perceive everyone as being armed, because they are. I treat everyone as a world class master fighter, no matter how things may appear, or not appear. Utilizing any and everything available to gain victory is your number one objective. Sometimes, your best strategy is too run, elude, evade....this is a strategy that is used by some of the greatest fighters ever known.

@pagsnamvayanradio2281 6 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@nesra8786 7 жыл бұрын

This vid made me actually tear up a bit, this wisdom you get here will save your life.

@NickDrossos 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RamiroLeiva 8 жыл бұрын

This is the best advice coming from person experiance. Forget everything you know be present, aware, and ready to react. You can be good a driving a car, but if you aren't present, aware, and ready to react you will most likely crash no matter how fast or slow you are going. Even if self defense is second nature to you. You need to be in the now and toss your pride/ego/anger away.

@markaz08 9 жыл бұрын

I came across this vid and was curious to your attitude. Yes.. your bang on. Good advice! I'm not a brilliant fighter however I've decked and destroyed a few people in my time. Your teaching skills, just from this short video, show that you will have a major impact on students life's.