I posted this years ago, but our new folks haven't seen it. It's a old video that was popular before youtube, so the quality is quite bad, but the content is great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9K47vh2_J0
Monday, August 5, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Knockouts
As we have been working on punches lately, both delivering power and setting up, this video is illuminating.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
More videos?
Okay, so Jason and I found some videos on line you will like!
This first one is your classic social beat down as described by Rory Miller. Great sucker-punch followed up by a beat down. Of course, no social beat down is complete without some posturing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXhF1zeilH4
Next we go to "Homeless Pugilist"!
This video is pretty interesting for a number of reasons. Let me explain: A homeless guy who is clearly from the old school is out foxing this punk from the get go. His strategy is A+, but his technique is D+. He throws sloppy punches, and he looks to be drunk (or something else going on). If you were to take a guess, you would think this is Chris from the future fighting some punk while on heroin.
What blows me away is the number 1 comment. The commentator mentions something that basically says "Homeless dude clearly learned how to fight from pay per view UFC fights". If anyone sees stuff like this in the UFC, please email me. I would die to see it!
http://youtu.be/tUSTzcCBZyM
The third and final video is something to behold. It's a very classic type of fight. Shit talking, multiple people in different skirmishes, bystanders, ego, and the like. Now I want you to imagine this same fight happening in ancient Greece. My guess is that if you wanted to, oh I don't know, draw it on a vase, it would look like EVERY vase from the Greco/Roman period. Watch the ragging, the "Spear" overhead position for the fist strikes, the face first shove into the ground when a flank is controlled, a boot to the face, etc. The guy in the orange shorts learns a important lesson in this fight and makes a very good adjustment towards the end: take your shirt off. It's a weapon. This fight also falls under the "Social Beat Down" category. 3 punks cross a street and another punk and his female cohort find their pedestrian etiquette to be unacceptable. The Bonnie and Clyde duo decide to put the 3 Amigos in their place... oops... It doesn't appear to be a robbery, or any other sort of predatory attack. Very typical type of puke on puke kind of fight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqMCfS8w9Do
See you at class!
This first one is your classic social beat down as described by Rory Miller. Great sucker-punch followed up by a beat down. Of course, no social beat down is complete without some posturing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXhF1zeilH4
Next we go to "Homeless Pugilist"!
This video is pretty interesting for a number of reasons. Let me explain: A homeless guy who is clearly from the old school is out foxing this punk from the get go. His strategy is A+, but his technique is D+. He throws sloppy punches, and he looks to be drunk (or something else going on). If you were to take a guess, you would think this is Chris from the future fighting some punk while on heroin.
What blows me away is the number 1 comment. The commentator mentions something that basically says "Homeless dude clearly learned how to fight from pay per view UFC fights". If anyone sees stuff like this in the UFC, please email me. I would die to see it!
http://youtu.be/tUSTzcCBZyM
The third and final video is something to behold. It's a very classic type of fight. Shit talking, multiple people in different skirmishes, bystanders, ego, and the like. Now I want you to imagine this same fight happening in ancient Greece. My guess is that if you wanted to, oh I don't know, draw it on a vase, it would look like EVERY vase from the Greco/Roman period. Watch the ragging, the "Spear" overhead position for the fist strikes, the face first shove into the ground when a flank is controlled, a boot to the face, etc. The guy in the orange shorts learns a important lesson in this fight and makes a very good adjustment towards the end: take your shirt off. It's a weapon. This fight also falls under the "Social Beat Down" category. 3 punks cross a street and another punk and his female cohort find their pedestrian etiquette to be unacceptable. The Bonnie and Clyde duo decide to put the 3 Amigos in their place... oops... It doesn't appear to be a robbery, or any other sort of predatory attack. Very typical type of puke on puke kind of fight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqMCfS8w9Do
See you at class!
Monday, April 15, 2013
From class, to the bus!
Bad Night In Bangkok? Back Alley Beat Down?
How about "Bus Driver Bonk"?
The video you are about to watch is absurd. It's absurd for a number of reasons and should tell you something about the world in which we live. Politics, Morality, and Theory aside, lets get down to the violence!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9992247/CCTV-Nebraska-bus-drivers-vicious-assault-of-passenger.html?fb
This is about the most typical fight I think I have ever seen. Bar rooms, Jail Cells, Raves, The Hood, or the Trailer Park, this fight has happened just about everywhere.
Meet our players:
1. A bus driver who clearly has some issues. Probably on an authority trip, and has a shitty day (or shitty life?) and has decided he is going to go HAM.
2. A "Loud Mouth" (at least in the opinion of player #1) bus passenger.
The fight is simple:
Player 1 gets in Player 2's face. Player 2 doesn't realize he's already in a fight.
With one hand gripping the rail, the other hand down by his hip, Player 2 leaves himself open for the first cheap shot.
The first blow is dealt (shove) and Player 2 still holds onto the rail. The fight is going on, and his hand is in a nonthreatening position. His instincts give him enough sense to "bar the mark" with his other hand. He ALMOST starts a martial arts stance based on instinct.
Player 1 puts his hand where every asshole loves to put their hand: in your face. This is to prepare for another strike, and intimidate.
Player 2 makes another mistake. He removes his hand from the "Bar the Mark" position and takes his hand off the rail. This breaks his martial arts position completely and leaves him open for Player 1's cheap shot.
Once the second shot is dealt, the desired result is granted: Player 2 falls to his back/side and is easy for Player 1 to beat him down.
As blow after blow is dropped, you can see that Player 2 is trying to hook a leg. He clearly has never done any ground work and can only reposition Player 1.
Player 1 shows his expertise. We can assume that Player 2 is putting up some kind of defense with his hands. For an experienced Beat Down Practitioner, this is no big deal. He is constantly picking new targets, angles, and strikes. He cycles his hands and uses leverage to hold Player 2 in a bad position. Without knowing anything else, just ask: Who looks like they are in a martial position?
Player 1 demonstrates that he doesn't know Judo, but does know how to chuck a dude. This is a classic "rag" that can be seen in any county in America. This is done for 2 main reasons: 1. Throw the dude off balance and gain a better position. 2. Smash his head into shit via the Lynyrd Skynyrd rule.
From that point on, notice where Player 1 stays: behind Player 2. Even when dragging the guy, he's behind him. Sign of a veteran.
He finishes his beat down as any expert would: fleeing.
There's a lot you can learn from this video. Watch it a few times and look at it critically!
See you at class!
How about "Bus Driver Bonk"?
The video you are about to watch is absurd. It's absurd for a number of reasons and should tell you something about the world in which we live. Politics, Morality, and Theory aside, lets get down to the violence!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9992247/CCTV-Nebraska-bus-drivers-vicious-assault-of-passenger.html?fb
This is about the most typical fight I think I have ever seen. Bar rooms, Jail Cells, Raves, The Hood, or the Trailer Park, this fight has happened just about everywhere.
Meet our players:
1. A bus driver who clearly has some issues. Probably on an authority trip, and has a shitty day (or shitty life?) and has decided he is going to go HAM.
2. A "Loud Mouth" (at least in the opinion of player #1) bus passenger.
The fight is simple:
Player 1 gets in Player 2's face. Player 2 doesn't realize he's already in a fight.
With one hand gripping the rail, the other hand down by his hip, Player 2 leaves himself open for the first cheap shot.
The first blow is dealt (shove) and Player 2 still holds onto the rail. The fight is going on, and his hand is in a nonthreatening position. His instincts give him enough sense to "bar the mark" with his other hand. He ALMOST starts a martial arts stance based on instinct.
Player 1 puts his hand where every asshole loves to put their hand: in your face. This is to prepare for another strike, and intimidate.
Player 2 makes another mistake. He removes his hand from the "Bar the Mark" position and takes his hand off the rail. This breaks his martial arts position completely and leaves him open for Player 1's cheap shot.
Once the second shot is dealt, the desired result is granted: Player 2 falls to his back/side and is easy for Player 1 to beat him down.
As blow after blow is dropped, you can see that Player 2 is trying to hook a leg. He clearly has never done any ground work and can only reposition Player 1.
Player 1 shows his expertise. We can assume that Player 2 is putting up some kind of defense with his hands. For an experienced Beat Down Practitioner, this is no big deal. He is constantly picking new targets, angles, and strikes. He cycles his hands and uses leverage to hold Player 2 in a bad position. Without knowing anything else, just ask: Who looks like they are in a martial position?
Player 1 demonstrates that he doesn't know Judo, but does know how to chuck a dude. This is a classic "rag" that can be seen in any county in America. This is done for 2 main reasons: 1. Throw the dude off balance and gain a better position. 2. Smash his head into shit via the Lynyrd Skynyrd rule.
From that point on, notice where Player 1 stays: behind Player 2. Even when dragging the guy, he's behind him. Sign of a veteran.
He finishes his beat down as any expert would: fleeing.
There's a lot you can learn from this video. Watch it a few times and look at it critically!
See you at class!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Warrior Gene?
I found this video online the other day and wanted to share it with you all.
While I don't entirely believe in the concept of a "Warrior Gene", this video has a ton of good information on violence, temper, rage, martial arts, and how a violent person is different from a calm person.
Oh... and it has Henry Rollins in it...
Some things I want to point out:
1. Having the "Warrior Gene" doesn't mean you are a more effective fighter or a better fighter.
2. The warrior gene breaches social norms and stereotypes.
3. Does the "Warrior Gene" help someone fight better on the street and worse in a controlled environment?
4. The "Warrior Gene" can be channeled and controlled Your genetic pattern doesn't predestine you for a life of crime, or violence.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35cOqZI067E
While I don't entirely believe in the concept of a "Warrior Gene", this video has a ton of good information on violence, temper, rage, martial arts, and how a violent person is different from a calm person.
Oh... and it has Henry Rollins in it...
Some things I want to point out:
1. Having the "Warrior Gene" doesn't mean you are a more effective fighter or a better fighter.
2. The warrior gene breaches social norms and stereotypes.
3. Does the "Warrior Gene" help someone fight better on the street and worse in a controlled environment?
4. The "Warrior Gene" can be channeled and controlled Your genetic pattern doesn't predestine you for a life of crime, or violence.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35cOqZI067E
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Most Effective Move
The answer to the question, "What's the best move?" is of course, totally subjective. It all depends on who, what, where, etc.
But what about for us? Should we have a go-to move? While Jason might favor some grappling move, Mark might favor a strike. Chris might favor some crazy kick, Reed might favor a tackle. So is there a "best" move?
I have watched hundreds of hours of fighting footage in my life. Everything from Pride, to UFC, to Jr. High Wrestling clubs. If I had to pick a "most effective" move, it would have to be "The soccer kick".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHYAa65Hzs
Why do I think this?
1. You are on your feet, the guy is down. As we always teach, this is how you want to be. Never go the ground with someone if you can stay on your feet.
2. You are using the most massive, powerful muscles in your body on the most sensitive target. Butt, thighs, calves, all team up to deliver the maximum amount of force.
3. Armor. In many tests, the knee strike has been considered to be the most powerful strike possible. However, there is one thing that I have never seen tested: A soccer kick from a armored foot. In all of the tests, they use a naked foot to a standing target. The leg loses a lot of power just getting up to the head, and the striking surface is fairly soft. If you were wearing a work boot or even a athletic shoe, I would imagine you could deliver a more powerful blow.
4. You can do it on the run. Rather than holding still and delivering some goofy kung fu strike, a soccer kick is easily done on the run. Don't believe me? Just turn on Univision and watch those athletes kick the ball at full stride. Amazing power, amazing mobility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaR_NjxFVYI
Although you need SERIOUS justification to kick someone in the head, it's the most "go-to" move I can think of....
Bonus Lesson: Watch people who get kicked in the face on the MMA videos. Pay close attention to where their hips are, and what they are doing when they get kicked and when they evade the kick.
But what about for us? Should we have a go-to move? While Jason might favor some grappling move, Mark might favor a strike. Chris might favor some crazy kick, Reed might favor a tackle. So is there a "best" move?
I have watched hundreds of hours of fighting footage in my life. Everything from Pride, to UFC, to Jr. High Wrestling clubs. If I had to pick a "most effective" move, it would have to be "The soccer kick".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHYAa65Hzs
Why do I think this?
1. You are on your feet, the guy is down. As we always teach, this is how you want to be. Never go the ground with someone if you can stay on your feet.
2. You are using the most massive, powerful muscles in your body on the most sensitive target. Butt, thighs, calves, all team up to deliver the maximum amount of force.
3. Armor. In many tests, the knee strike has been considered to be the most powerful strike possible. However, there is one thing that I have never seen tested: A soccer kick from a armored foot. In all of the tests, they use a naked foot to a standing target. The leg loses a lot of power just getting up to the head, and the striking surface is fairly soft. If you were wearing a work boot or even a athletic shoe, I would imagine you could deliver a more powerful blow.
4. You can do it on the run. Rather than holding still and delivering some goofy kung fu strike, a soccer kick is easily done on the run. Don't believe me? Just turn on Univision and watch those athletes kick the ball at full stride. Amazing power, amazing mobility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaR_NjxFVYI
Although you need SERIOUS justification to kick someone in the head, it's the most "go-to" move I can think of....
Bonus Lesson: Watch people who get kicked in the face on the MMA videos. Pay close attention to where their hips are, and what they are doing when they get kicked and when they evade the kick.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Outstanding Example of Position Control Video
Our training has returned to some well-needed ground work once again. I found a video while looking at some other stuff that really stood out and I think is worth our review. It particularly drives home a lessons which should be thoroughly understood.
Control and movement of your own hips is crucial in a fight, regardless of the range: striking, midrange, or grappling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slPCq_jq8Is
This video is of Rener Gracie grappling with his hands tied against a purple belt. Although this is not a full on street fight, I cannot help but be impressed with Rener's master level skill at movement of his hips in response to his opponent's attempts at control and position.
Seeing what is possible at the top levels has always helped me improve, and hopefully it will do the same for you.
Incidentally, I came across this video after finding the Gracie method for dealing with multiple attackers. Such a claim piqued my interest and I was dying to hear their answer to this problem. I'll let you look that one up for yourself. :-)
Control and movement of your own hips is crucial in a fight, regardless of the range: striking, midrange, or grappling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slPCq_jq8Is
This video is of Rener Gracie grappling with his hands tied against a purple belt. Although this is not a full on street fight, I cannot help but be impressed with Rener's master level skill at movement of his hips in response to his opponent's attempts at control and position.
Seeing what is possible at the top levels has always helped me improve, and hopefully it will do the same for you.
Incidentally, I came across this video after finding the Gracie method for dealing with multiple attackers. Such a claim piqued my interest and I was dying to hear their answer to this problem. I'll let you look that one up for yourself. :-)
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