I love your approach to personal protection because of the emphasis on avoiding the damn conflict in the first place! Avoidance and de-escalation are superior self-defense tactics.
Yup, that bump only and walk toward his weak side but don’t do a usual knuckle to knuckle fist bump but instead do an Elbow to his fist bump or at least turn your fist bump sideways thumb toward you. Elbow to his bump will acknowledge him so he doesn’t get mad and allows you a level of winged protection and sideways bump does same. But keep moving don’t stop and talk gotta go bro talk to you later
I had a drunk approach me in a similar manner in London. He spotted my office pass and assumed I was an authority figure. He got angry and swung his can arm towards me as I passed. I blocked and the got showered with tennents lager as he lost his grip of the can. He looked at me with evil intent but then saw his can rolling to the gutter. The can won and he scurried after it. I walked on dripping. Thank Godness for his addiction. I can still smell the lager years later.
Thanks for this, especially the departure and de-escalation tips. The switch from fun-guy to aggro-guy can happen in seconds, like you said. I live in a US city called Portland (Oregon) -- and this kind of encounter (and personality) is quite common.
Crazy - similar thing happened to Me yesterday. I kept my distance so did not shake his hand. I walked away telling him I had an obligation. He tried to keep talking but I kept walking. He engaged the next person who was passing by.
Used to be one out of ten people were ready to flip out. Now it seems like it’s one out of five that are ready to switch to insanity at a moment’s notice.
Absolutely, It's all to easy to dismiss a drunk as harmless and a bit of a push over. And so your guard is down and you're on low alert. What you don't know is, if they really are that drunk and what their intent is. 9/10 they're likely having a good time and had too much to drink, and think everybody wants to be their friend. But that isn't always the case. In the past I've had several drunks suddenly become as sober as a judge once they've followed you outside . I'm getting on a bit now and recently I went into town( for the 1st time in maybe 20 years) to KFC ( other unhealthy crap food outlets are available) to get something for everyone as nobody wanted to cook that evening. It was around 9pm and there was a large queue that started outside the shop. I found myself becoming hyper vigilant whilst queueing. I had already made sure I knew who was behind me who looked like they might potentially be a problem and whilst watching the people in front kept one eye on those behind me and where they were. Especially when it was time to get my wallet out. .
Thank you for your very practical and useful videos. I have 1 question: If I'm in a situation where I can't run away like with a relative or in an elevator, after trying to de-escalate the situation but failing, he becomes more and more aggressive so I have to make a decision. intended to attack first to have enough time to escape. But my biggest concern is that if some of my attacks by punch or palm or elbow or head aren't strong enough to knock him down and then he backs away and attacks me, that's a very bad situation. My question is: when deciding to attack first, should I proactively grab or lock one of his hands first (the hand that I think is likely to draw the weapon) and then execute my attack? Can you make a video about this.
Apart from the facts that these ideas could save your life they are also good fun . I come from a similar sporting background I would guess as you two .
How would advise somone that is in a wheelchair…. I have a friend that was in a similar situation as you described this video. Luckily he was able to talk his way out of it but what if he couldn’t have talked his way out what advice would you get because he can’t really effectively back up and disengage and they can’t go forward all that fast either Watching your video made me think of him and the situation he was in out on the street going to a like a mall type store we have a bunch of stores chained together and he had a drunk walk up on him kind of doing the same thing you guys are doing. We think he was trying to pick at him, but we don’t know for sure
If I were in a wheelchair I would always carry a self defence spray and an alarm at the very least.... And probably a flexible long range tool like a chain belt
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Great advice! I live in a small town in the U.S. and I encounter these types of people from time to time.
Stay safe amigo
I love your approach to personal protection because of the emphasis on avoiding the damn conflict in the first place! Avoidance and de-escalation are superior self-defense tactics.
Thank you mate! Appreciate this. All the best to you and for your own channel👊🏻
Thanks!
Never, Ever, shake the hand of someone that you don't trust 100%. Fist Bump only.
I would not have thought of that. Thank you for the suggestion.
Sometimes when you realize it's already too late ... But as we say also say in the video, fist bump better
I agree. Why even lock hands.
Yup, that bump only and walk toward his weak side but don’t do a usual knuckle to knuckle fist bump but instead do an Elbow to his fist bump or at least turn your fist bump sideways thumb toward you. Elbow to his bump will acknowledge him so he doesn’t get mad and allows you a level of winged protection and sideways bump does same. But keep moving don’t stop and talk gotta go bro talk to you later
Simple, real, practical - APPRECIATE you two.
Thank you Bernadette, that's very kind and appreciated!
Thanks a lot!!
¡SALUD!
I had a drunk approach me in a similar manner in London. He spotted my office pass and assumed I was an authority figure. He got angry and swung his can arm towards me as I passed. I blocked and the got showered with tennents lager as he lost his grip of the can. He looked at me with evil intent but then saw his can rolling to the gutter. The can won and he scurried after it. I walked on dripping. Thank Godness for his addiction. I can still smell the lager years later.
Thanks for sharing this. Just goes to show that it can happen completely randomly and unprovoked. Anywhere at any time!
Society has degraded so much, I never go near pubs anymore.
Sad but true :/
"We're like Sauron for all the orcs in Mordor" LOL 😂 Thanks for the practical advice and real world thinking, lads.
😂 anytime mate, thanks for watching👍🏻
Excellent, gents. Educational and entertaining!
Thanks amigo!
Thank you so much😁👊🏻
Drunk guys want to shake your hands 50 times for some reason!
Tell me about it🤦🏻
Thanks for this, especially the departure and de-escalation tips. The switch from fun-guy to aggro-guy can happen in seconds, like you said. I live in a US city called Portland (Oregon) -- and this kind of encounter (and personality) is quite common.
The west coast, sounds like just another day.
@ Trust me: Portland is on a whole 'nother level...
No problem at all, happy to help👍🏻
Thanks for the insights.
I can imagine. I remember hearing so much about Portland in 2020…. Ground zero for riots, ANTIFA, and BLM… Portland =Liberal hell-hole…
Great video, and ur right nothing wrong with you guys using “ simple” words for real life situations 👍
Thanks amigo!!!
Cheers, guys. Great advice. Thank you.
Anytime mate! Thanks for watching and engaging with us👍🏻
Crazy - similar thing happened to Me yesterday. I kept my distance so did not shake his hand. I walked away telling him I had an obligation. He tried to keep talking but I kept walking. He engaged the next person who was passing by.
Good work👍🏻
Used to be one out of ten people were ready to flip out. Now it seems like it’s one out of five that are ready to switch to insanity at a moment’s notice.
totally agree
100%
Timely advice for the Xmas drinking season. Cheers.
Good point....cheers!
Haha indeed🤣 cheers Wayne!
Great stuff guys. I like the way you present this. I’m a subscriber now.
72 yr old geezer
Thanks amigo!
Thank you sir that's very kind of you👍🏻
Thank you!!! This happens a lot!
Thanks amigo!😅
Thank you! I agree🤣
As an option, you may refuse to shake hands stating that you're sick with a flu and don't want to pass the sickness onto him... Usually that works
Very good idea
Absolutely, It's all to easy to dismiss a drunk as harmless and a bit of a push over.
And so your guard is down and you're on low alert.
What you don't know is, if they really are that drunk and what their intent is.
9/10 they're likely having a good time and had too much to drink, and think everybody wants to be their friend. But that isn't always the case.
In the past I've had several drunks suddenly become as sober as a judge once they've followed you outside .
I'm getting on a bit now and recently I went into town( for the 1st time in maybe 20 years) to KFC ( other unhealthy crap food outlets are available) to get something for everyone as nobody wanted to cook that evening.
It was around 9pm and there was a large queue that started outside the shop.
I found myself becoming hyper vigilant whilst queueing. I had already made sure I knew who was behind me who looked like they might potentially be a problem and whilst watching the people in front kept one eye on those behind me and where they were. Especially when it was time to get my wallet out.
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Very good point, thanks!
Spot on. Thanks so much for sharing👍🏻
You have got to be honoured to shake my hand.. Or a very good friend..
👍🏻
good tips...lot of drunken drugged goons on the streets nowadays...always gotta be on your guard
Absolutely 🤦🏻 Cheers James👍🏻
some random guy shook my hand said he used to be in the SAS, he had a really strong grip!
😂 I'm sure if he was he wouldn't go round telling everyone about it
“Weirdo magnet” 😂😂😂
It's true😂🤦🏻
This is a very good video.
Thank you👍🏻
Thank you for your very practical and useful videos. I have 1 question:
If I'm in a situation where I can't run away like with a relative or in an elevator, after trying to de-escalate the situation but failing, he becomes more and more aggressive so I have to make a decision. intended to attack first to have enough time to escape. But my biggest concern is that if some of my attacks by punch or palm or elbow or head aren't strong enough to knock him down and then he backs away and attacks me, that's a very bad situation. My question is: when deciding to attack first, should I proactively grab or lock one of his hands first (the hand that I think is likely to draw the weapon) and then execute my attack? Can you make a video about this.
We just filmed a video about that scenario! Please stay tuned as we will realise it this month 😊
Excellent 👍
Thank you mate!👍🏻
Apart from the facts that these ideas could save your life they are also good fun . I come from a similar sporting background I would guess as you two .
Thanks a lot!
Thank you my friend that's very kind👍🏻
How would advise somone that is in a wheelchair…. I have a friend that was in a similar situation as you described this video. Luckily he was able to talk his way out of it but what if he couldn’t have talked his way out what advice would you get because he can’t really effectively back up and disengage and they can’t go forward all that fast either Watching your video made me think of him and the situation he was in out on the street going to a like a mall type store we have a bunch of stores chained together and he had a drunk walk up on him kind of doing the same thing you guys are doing. We think he was trying to pick at him, but we don’t know for sure
If I were in a wheelchair I would always carry a self defence spray and an alarm at the very least.... And probably a flexible long range tool like a chain belt
I am glad about your friend!
🥰
Too slow....lost me
And other people tell us the opposite :/
@@craigme4683 Change your video settings to speed up/slow down playback speed.
cheers from greece come and drink here we r cool no fights no kills in greece only malakes lol!!!!
Haha I am very jealous of you my friend!
And just like that... It happened to me again tonight this time without Ryan 😂😂
(Very friendly though 🙏🫶)