How To Be The Anti-Gray Man
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City Prepping, thank you for the video, it had some good info.
"Can you turn the tables on your assailant"
*Point toward them with crazy eyes
*Groove toward them through the crowd like techno viking
This needs more likes man. U made my day haha
Dance Off!
West side story gang battle. Great comment
DID SOMEBODY SAY DANCE OFF!!!!! 💃🏾
@@otakucat3827 Great minds. Lol.
*Going Grey kept me alive in all of my overseas deployments, I also use it state side and have never been confronted or questioned. HOOOOAH Great Video !*
Lol I got alot of this from the assassin's Creed games and even recently used to sneak into a strip club so watching these videos now is a real trip
Btw thanks for your service sir
As a women when I was young, I've been late at night alone going home. I've passed dangerous places full of men in groups. Instead of looking like a damsel, I joined them when engaged, had a laugh with them while sharing a cigarette, and after a few minutes saying I should go because reasons.... Also after a big event, me and my group had to escape a band of robbers, I looked around and found there was a group positioned and looking to rob us. I gave the order to run and we started. They persued us for a while but probably they didn't see that coming, so we arrived to an open business and stayed there for a while, so they were gone. What I can say it is that you should be able to read intentions and the environment when doing grey men. If you suck at reading people or being friendly, you should just avoid it.
YEESSS GIRL! A group of hammered old men outside a food bank can be viewed as possible creeps, or the second you confidently say hello and share a smoke and casually call them "bro" while talking and suddenly they're all your protective new friends. It's all in the character judgment and how you present yourself. It's amazing how underrated it is to disarm people with casual friendliness.
(And us advocating this isn't victim-blaming or saying women are obligated to be everyone's friend, argh, I hate how society pushes that narrative and ends up CREATING victims for it by giving people no sense of personal responsibility!)
Situational awareness all the time
I tend to wear something that has a double lining of clothing. (Something you can reverse and it's another colour) I keep a toque and a baseball cap. Switch it out after blending in the crowd and then you "vanish".
I do that when I rob banks!!!
@@wanderingspider8988 lmfao
Learn how to give the “are you sure you wanna do this” look. Sometimes that’s enough to make people second guess there own next move. And that’s your chance to make make or pick a route
"Well, are you going to pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?"
---- Clint Eastwood, The Outlaw Josey Wales
Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms.
@@BPS10-Ga "Whooped 'em again, Josey. Whooped 'em again. "
---- The Kid, The Outlaw Josey Wales
@@ediehl007 Dyin' ain't much of a livin'... Boy.
@@BPS10-Ga "Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb mad-dog mean. 'Cause if you lose your head and give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is."
---- Clint Eastwood, The Outlaw Josey Wales
@@ediehl007 You gotta ask yourself 1 question, do I feel lucky? Well do ya? PUNK !!!
My grayman plan
After careful thought for many years
I decided to simply leave the Coliseum floor and I decided that it was so stacked against the Common Man all the technology used against us and all the trillions of dollars I simply just moved from the United States and now I live in Tahiti the biggest threat there is a falling coconut
And mango crabs with a attitude 🌴
Being able to affect the world around you is an important skill that should be developed. I call it being an adaptive, which requires understanding different environments and social/group dynamics. Good video.
Thanks for sharing!
Totally agree! Tactical nuclear bombs are great for this!
spent my $600 on cans of beans stockpiled in the Van I live in Down by the River!!
I sure hope you got more than just cans of beans
That van's 'gonna stink, lmao
That's a lot of beans.
Smart man
1 person is easy, a family? Nah much
I am the double dog Gray Man, and I execute this strategy by avoiding crowds at all costs. It's hard at times, but worth the effort. Don't allow anyone to approach you without withdrawal.
I too am avoiding crowds and know who is around me at all times. If I have to go anywhere where there are more people I stay my distance from them.
I bet you’re fun at parties lol
@@Mike.ockhurtz Hey! Long time no see! (slowly withdrawals into shadow) 😎
@@mattwatts4672 Dude, get a few tequila shots in me, you'll be able to steal my M4 carbine, my GPS and all my other EDC.
@@MJA5 LMFAOOO
When I was much younger (early 1970's) I took some martial arts training. On my way home from work one night I was challenged by a guy who was smaller than me so I engaged. He threw about 30 punches, all of which I blocked. He became frustrated & jumped at me, I remember crouching down, thinking, we did't go over this in class. We wrestled for a bit before getting back on our feet, facing off he & his buddy yelling at me & of course a crowd had gathered. I can't remember what I said, but I turned to walk away. He came running after me, grabbed my shoulder & suckered punched me in the face breaking my nose. I couldn't see for about 1 to 2 minutes, standing on the sidewalk I heard my blood hitting the sidewalk and thought funny, it wasn't raining a minute ago. Then realised it was my blood. So I laid down on the sidewalk as the guy stood over me swearing that that would teach me and yes it did. I learned the hard way to end the fight as quickly as possible if you can't avoid it. I also learned I didn't have the aggression needed to be in a fight like that.
Had me in the first half, not gonna lie :P All humor aside, this is a really valuable story and I'm glad you shared it. My jiu jitsu sensei would always stress to us that training was only a tiny part of the calculation, and that situational awareness/the possibility of surprise needed to be our biggest concern, and then things like environmental risks and number of attackers. A little training, or even a lot of training, doesn't make a fight, and size certainly doesn't either, size hardly enters into it at all. It's so so so much more complicated. Good on you for knowing yourself and taking it as a lesson. (Screw that crazy dude though still, lol)
@@ItsAsparageese Thanks.
@@E_from_KS Only when needed. At 68, now better to avoid. CCW helps, but only as a very last resort.
@@66block84 Your learning ability is what gives you the edge over others. Most people would be emotional after the incident(thirst for revenge or justice clouding their logic). I hope I can train myself like that.
@@brianbay370 I did spend the next 2 - 3 years looking for the guy, never did see him again. Yes, I wanted revenge, but life moves on.
Where I live I dress not to stand out too much, don't advertise valuables, keep quiet except for natural interactions, and ALWAYS look slightly detached and moderately crazy. NEVER underestimate the strength of silence and the unsettling quality of appearing a little off. When people try to size you up or intimidate you, give em the firm stare with a pinch of crazy eye or even a slight grin and don't say shit. They don't know what to do with it. Gibbs from NCIS does this several times per season. It works.
We have learned a lot from Gibbs! I too often think of his advice!
In Chicago, young people have foolishly worn expensive goose down coats. Some of them have had their coats stolen off their backs. A basic winter coat in a dark neutral color won't be stolen. So expensive goose down coats might be good at the ski resort but not a good idea walking to the train in the city.
Thanks for the video. When I started watching your content, I was living in a city with around 350K people. I moved to another city and now live in a rural area, but the content is still very accessable and helpful. Keep it up!
In Brooklyn N.Y the streets are becoming increasingly dangerous. When alone in empty hallways at night I talk loudly to my invisible dog, or person beside me.
Brooklyn has always been dangerous. No matter the year period. Where ever humans are, well, there we are. Color or Environment is just the misnomer too a room in the mind, of the world, to clear.
Where can I get an invisible dog? I got directions to an invisible pet shop on Google maps, but I didn't see anything when I got there.
@@E_from_KS good advice The Smoking Gunman. My invisible dog is violent and is loudly reprimanded for pulling and biting.
"In martial arts they teach you to strike the spot behind the enemy when you throw a punch"
No they really don't. If you understand the anatomy and mechanics of throwing a punch you would understand that that is the best way to break your wrist. You aim at your target. That way all of your required techniques in rotation and tightening will happen upon impact. However, if you "aim for a spot behind your opponent", you will not perform all of the techniques necessary for hitting the target because they will be slightly delayed and you will more than likely break your hand or your wrist. 43 years of consecutive martial arts training including brick and board breaking hand conditioning has taught me that much.
There is a huge difference between aiming to strike behind your opponent, and pushing the punch through to behind your opponent.
People need to learn the difference.
Always timely and important information. No hype, clickbait, or fear based stuff. Really appreciate your concern, research, intelligence and channel. Thank you.
I appreciate that!
If you have to resort to fighting, fight like your life depends on it. Throw as many punches in as short of time as possible. This is going to be a sprint, not a marathon. If they have better skills than you, you will find out right away. Then leave the scene immediately and don’t let yourself be followed. Become a ghost the best you can afterwards.
I agree, go for some serious pain spots right away or leverage a push etc...and run 🏃🏼♀️ Being more physically fit is often your best defence.
A great tactic to escape after discovery is THE QUICK CHANGE. The quick change is to dramatically change your appearance in less than 30 seconds. This particular piece of tradecraft takes practice.
one of many tactics
I work diligently to avoid crowds. When I do have to commute within society, I certainly don't attract attention to myself. I don't make eye contact with people and yet, I have a superior sense of awareness for my surroundings (it really isn't hard to do). I pay attention to what is going on around me and I avoid areas that are known for trouble. I also respect those around me (meaning I respect their personal space, though often times people do not extend me the same courtesy). Working towards relocating to a more rural area and getting out of the city. Hope I have time left to do it.
nod up - " I see you."
Nod down - "I'm with you"
Very basic alpha/beta/gamma/omega/sigma signs. Don't over complicate it.
Agreed.
How do you know this. I am interested
@@jessicacanfield5408 It's just what humans do.
Walk softly and carry a large caliber weapon....
A 10mm????????
@@davidsomerset8411 Dealer’s Choice
Walk softly and carry a big stick.
Sheeshhhhhhhhhh
357
I've gotten myself out of a mugging once with display tactics. I had a guy walking behind me and another guy popped out of a corner in front of me and tried to box me in. I grabbed my belt like I had a gun and immediately turned and crossed the street and kept walking. I turned back to see the two guys walking together and staring at me. I took the scenic route home and that was that. I was 17 at the time and couldn't even own a gun. Criminals are dumb.
Hi 🙋 well I don't know about that 😒 when I have some serious ailment I always ask for help & shell out their demands.
Hi 🙋Kudos to fake out!!!! Last reply refers to dumb criminals.
Lucky they weren't armed
Criminals are looking for easy "scores" or targets...
Several times while in a parking lot I felt I was being followed into a store to be robbed. I would pat myself down like I was looking for my wallet a then put out a rather loud expletive as I turned around and faced them with my best pissed off-ed face while walking straight through them. They usually found a different route.
This is smart, good tip
They avoid alert people
Also, of great importance is identifying who it is following you ! Question ; is it a known enemy = life and death , is it law enforcement = arrest , or a random thief = being assaulted or killed! This can reduce your chances of unwanted panic and allow the ability to change your course of action!
Become an anti-grey man by wielding a flame thrower electric guitar
MAD MAX !!!!!! with Charlieze!!! - Nice.....
That's me, rocking the Taxi Driver look.
Keep them coming love it!
Reminds me of the art of war. If you got power, act like you have none. If you don’t have any power, act like you’re powerful and have a group of people that will back you up at any moments notice
Fantastic thought-provoking video!!
Good video. Im from Chicago and its so tempting to go anti-gray because there's no shortage of friends and family who are more than willing to aid in physical conflict. It takes wisdom and a diligence to remain humble to not employ such aid. Gray man is the way to go 95% of the time. Two books that i have studied over the years are: The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba and the Art of Strategy by R.L. Wing.
Chicago can be a challenge at times. A tactical maneuver on the CTA trains is to change train cars if there are challenging people. Sometimes homeless people ask for money in aggressive ways on the CTA. Also, get off the train at a stop that looks safe if people are acting up on the train. Just wait on the platform for the next train.
@@bethfromchicago8719 I know and some people use children as beggars and as lookouts for possible robbery targets. I left Chicago years ago but, have been targeted in other locations in the past just for NOT BEING FROM AROUND HERE. That's why i rely so heavily on the gray man strategy.
Well done city.....these days and heck four years to come blending in just seems to make more sense. Shifting gears though is something I need to consciously think about and prep for. Who knows maybe that shift will be one of my skills goals for 2021....
This is my favorite content you make. Thank you.
just repeating for emphasis (& especially for any other woman who might read this): if you have to strike first, make sure that one strike ends the fight, it doesn't begin it. strike with enough force that your attacker decides to disengage, not encourages him to proceed.
Great work, as always! I'd love to hear you talk sometime about the general art and science of personal projection, and how things like facial expressions and posture and overall aesthetic can help communicate "I'm not a good target".
For my part, I'm a chick who lives solo-plus-two-dogs in a truck, and have been highly visible either living in vehicles or in bad areas of town for a long time -- and I'm highly recognizable, always have been incapable of blending in and don't have the money to really try hard -- so I just embrace it. My truck looks like some crazy old man lives in it (built my own roof cargo box, and proud of that pile of janky nonsense!), and when I do get out people also see I have two dogs who listen to me, so that ends up garnering respect. Instead of fearing strangers, I tend to acknowledge them first and be gregarious with everyone, and as a result of all this, sketchy characters tend to like or at least respect me and dangerous characters don't mess with me -- even those who are clearly comfortable fighting a female in public (props to them being equal-opportunity assholes though lol) because they figure I'm ballsy because I can hold my own or that people might back me up. The only real confrontations I've been in are ones I got into because I'm rather hubrisy and loudmouthed if someone is yelling at a bus driver or whatever, lol.
But yeah, it's a nuanced and highly individual thing, and different in some ways for male-presenting vs female-presenting people, but I think there are lots of good overarching themes about personal presence and the way we project to each other that you could give a lot of great insight on. Just a thought, I'm sure you have a ton on your list of things to discuss of course! Cheers and thanks for all you do to keep up this amazing channel. :D
Wow! I like the escape hints!
Lots of things to think about. Thanks.
There's a classic ploy for shaking off a follower that works at some train and subway stations. Give the impression that you're waiting for a train going one direction and then at the last moment board a train headed in the opposite direction. They will have difficult following and, if they do, will reveal themselves.
I’m 120 lbs, female and in my 20s, I NEEDED this info 😅🙏🏼 thank you
Speaking as another chick (not as small but not tall either lol) I think one of the most important things you can do is get good at just seeming like a bad target. For a lot of dudes, walking around like they're ready to kick someone's ass can draw attention and be read as a challenge, but for me, taking "about to kick someone's ass" as my posture-mantra when I lived in a bad part of town made people leave me alone, and still does today. The people who do find me weirdly more approachable now are virtually never confrontational (indeed, I get into rare confrontations all by myself because I can't keep my mouth shut when I see a harm being done to someone in public lol), they're just occasionally annoying.
Also, tangentially, I've noticed that having a dog or dogs with you isn't just a good overall safety measure or deterrent against possible assailants/harassers, but also has the opposite effect of gaining respect, when the dogs are well-trained. In the worst areas I've lived in and visited, having two dogs heeling off-leash with me always just got respectful nods and other body language signals of respect and allyship from people I encountered. Wearing heavy music t-shirts also helps convey a sense of neutrality for some reason, people seem to judge that metalheads are likely to not be a threat but also likely not an easy victim either for some reason, haha. Just tossing ideas and tips from my experience out there for fun in case you or anyone else can benefit!
Remember that you could probably out run a lot of people, not all but a lot. Of course you shouldn't try to run if you don't think you can out run someone. A tactic is to run into a business if someone or some people are challenging you. Or run to the front door of a house or apartment building. Yell out a man's name at the door. Jump around and kick your feet in the air, fling your arms. People who are criminal look for easy targets.
@@bethfromchicago8719 Good advice. Yeah being unafraid to get loud makes a big difference
So...basically go full "techno viking." Good video.👍
Luv this video, us wmn also have to adopt these moves , while walking down the streets at night, or even in an office with hostile coworkers. In the past, Ive used ALL these tactics with mgrs , using the : threat of further injury or retaliation when it was very obvious 'he' was bullying me vs my male coworkers. People might think this video is a bit 'extra' but u'd be surprised to know how often someone is watching u, look to undermine your efforts (aka attack you) . Every attack isnt the threat of physical violence, most often its verbal , emotional
I was just thinking as I watch this, women already have many of these skills. We've had to be aware of our surroundings pretty much as instincts to keep safe in many scenarios.
Wear clothes bigger to hide your physical condition ,never admit martial arts skills or either mention your firearm etc. Always project a week guy ; it will make your opponent underestimate you.
If you project a weak guy, A lot more people are going to engage in conversation or engage in conflict. It’s like a woman characteristics
@@BruceLee-dp9sj ,You really love drawing attention escalate the level of preparation from your possible opponents. If only one of then got YOU profile as very hard target they will ask for their buddies for back up ; now YOU have more to deal with. Fight to win otherwise disengage.
Predators always go for the weakest member of the herd. It's rule no. 1.
@@MrAmbrosse Predators can be baited too.
@@BruceLee-dp9sj That depends on who you are and the tendencies of the people in the area you're in. Speaking as a chick, when I started projecting more confident badass vibes and got really good at just not seeming like a target, certain kinds of interactions dived down in frequency but lots of other people suddenly found me way more approachable, which can be awesome but also can be frustrating. Everyone's sweet spot for their needs and the context around them is going to be different. In some places I blend in much better if I look a little wussy, in others I let my usual posture and presence in a room take over and it works better. And I know guys who have to adjust this depending on their circumstances and specific goals, too. It's all very nuanced.
Excellent advice
I have always made eye contact and ‘how ya doin?’ With a nod. It’s my way of saying ‘I see you there’
Walk softly and carry a big stick.
Or a Cold Steel XL Voyager Vaquero .. That works Quite well also .
Y’all should check out the active self protection channel, he gives good tips for any confrontations while showing a video of an example for what to do and what not to do
Great post.
Great video as usual
Hi 🙋 CP, THANK YOU!!!!
Wow, excellent advice!
Good points.
Good videos, but the music needs to be axed or dialed way down.
2:43 As I understand the nod...I could be wrong...but a nod in a downward direction is commonly done between people who don't know each other, while a nod in an upward direction is common between people who recognise each other. The nod down is a 'I see you, but I mean no threat to you' kind of thing, while the nod up tends to be more familiar. At least that is how it here. Of course, your mileage may vary.
You should of played the Bee Gees " stayin alive" in the background.
Dz facts
Great content 👌 thanks
My pleasure!
I'm not a good gray man, I'm 6'2 and 275lbs. Downside is every dude with little man syndrome wants to fight me.
I am right handed but I fight south paw, I do my best to not fight and try avoid conflict situations.
I have learned over the years Im really good at fighting, I can quick punch like a lightweight and power hit like a heavyweight.
Always a surprise to my opponents. 😂
Good stuff
The Book of Five Rings and The Art of War are excellent to have in the library. I have a method that has always shut down the threat. Calm the threat, then explode. The shift in contrast allows the momentum to either destroy the threat, or to buy time to evade and escape without engagement. Either way, disappearing is the desired result.
Many of theses tactics are very similar of what I teach my students and young family members.
Awesome info as always. I can definitely recommend a book by 2 South African Authors called ''The Maul''. it deals with this subject beautifully and is well researched. I believe its available on Amazon.
I searched at Amazon and it is still available but very expensive.
I tell my wife, it's called "the guy nod". Like walking down the isle at Walmart. Dudes just do the dude nod. Depends though. Sad but true. It's that knowing wavelength I guess. But you guys know what I'm talking about. 😉
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Reverse nod ftw
You mean you don't look people up and down judgmentally???
👍🏾👊🏾💯
I pray I never need this info,but many thanks!
The best tactics to use in this situation were written in a book 2000 years ago.
you get to pick the location, time and type of engagement. Done correctly you have a huge advantage.
Words to live by. Word of advice. Be careful with your body language. Some things in some cultures mean one thing and that same gesture or posture means something all together different in another culture or environment. Thanks again! Much appreciated.
Very interesting topic and well sooner or later you have to change as you said from grey man to anti grey man and it depends on how skilled you are.
Never underestimate anyone who seems meek and non threatening.
You know the old saying,"It's always the quiet ones." Kind of funny really.
Got that right. The quiet ones are busy observing and planning. People think we're shy or timid but we are just deep thinkers. Well most of us.
Turn into Matt Damon and get outta there *grin. Good things to think about CP.
Lol I’ve been watching those last couple days
@@delesdog LOL
@@lmsavy2935 a lot better than I remember them being!
A true Chad
Kind of a poor choice in going by _"CP"_
The strategy you are describing is called: " somebody else's problem", it can be effective, but it can also backfire. It's best to maintain grey man as long as possible, keeping your potential lethality under your belt.
If it comes down to fighting as a last resort option taking off all your clothes could help deter the pursuer from wanting to fight you 👀
Ah yes, I believe they call this “The Borat Approach”
Now I can see that backfiring and they want to cuddle😀
By doing that, you might just end up being the receiving end of an impromptu date!
-I'm gonna f you!
-You mean f me up?
-...sure. heh. Sure.
*removes shirt as eyes widen and grin breaks out*
@@jasonpendergraft4511😂
I'm definitely anti-grayman. My obese ass shambling through a city scape and the clanking of all the knives I collected for years in my back pack. I'll certainly stand out. My asthmatic breathing will intimidate any would-be, post apocalyptic marauders.
Become "Juggernaut" lol
You'll be fine---- in stew
😂
My first youtube prepping video (that I remember) was the gray man one. Since then, I've been able to add more "woke" tags, but NJ's firearm process definitely attracted more attention than I wanted. I'm trying to reel it back, while encouraging others
Always look your possible attacker in the eye. Sometimes it will prevent an attack. It has worked for me and saved my wife and i's life.
Trust is a hard thing to find now
You did record this video then. Great complement to your grayman series.
if you have to fight, fight dirty, fight to win. never go into a fight with the expectation of it ending with one of you standing.
So when the grayman tactic doesn't work
Try the Karen tactic instead brilliant 👏
😂
For women it’s true.. Going abit Karen or Crazy helps! we can use this when confronted closer in...with crazy sayings..like “ come on! I’ll get my next drink from your empty skull! You want this? I don’t think you want this DO YOU ?? “ add in the crazy eyes and off pitch high voice and wide arms thrown up etc...anti-greyman but than you have an audience within reach usually...I’ve actually yelled that once after a bar in a parking lot lol, People all starred and he was scared off ! Lol 😂 Most attackers want an easy hit...if you can’t blend..than stand out and parade away with confidence.
I use to that But then people would come up to me and ask me if I was Security or Military.
Need a 'what to do' video when attacked by your government.
This is all interesting but I think this only applies to urban jungles or large cities, in rural areas with quite a large woodlands, swamps, hills, cliffs, mountainous terrain, vegetation and overgrowth survival skills would likely demand something different, especially avoiding even being seen or detected (actual camouflage and stealth lodging skills)
If you have no choice other than to bug out, what would you suggest to do if you have small children. Wondering on a lot of different scenarios. Thanks. Concerned mother and grandmother
Might want to see Ice Age Farmer, Water Wars very interesting and important.
I took Krav Maga for 4 years it's so simple and very very effective people check into Krav maga classes and you'll be glad you did
All good survivors should know this . Great video!! Thank you brother. Pray.. prep and prepare...My new motto is the (3P's) Pray Prep Prepare Survive
But... Doesn't prep stand for prepare? So, prepare twice?
@@chuckymaynard96 prepare your preparedness preps with previous preparation. Stay prep. Jokes aside, preparing twice never hurts
@@chuckymaynard96 no.... Pray to Jesus, Prep for anything that could happen,....and Prepare your mind MENTALLY for a new way of life style.
@@sergioviccinialonzo501 dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge- patches o'hulahan.
Prep and prepare? Nice haha
I immediately had visions of Gandalf whipping off his grey cloak and revealing his dazzling white robe beneath, lol. The warrior on the field of battle against a true demonic force.
Great
There's no X in escape!!! LOL 😆
Totally love all the videos man you could maybe turn down the background music a bit. It's practically foreground music at this point.
Thought i was the only one hearing that 🤣
Regional dialects, yo. He also says "ideal" instead of "idea" in pretty much every use case, which is very strange to me lol but I've grown used to it! :P I've always been a cheerful pedant as much as the next freelance proofreader lol, but the fact is that language is organic and individual. 🤷♂️
He also keeps saying asellant, instead of assailant. As often as he uses these terms in this video, it's actually quite annoying.
Good stuff! Very similar to what I was taught. As a woman (if alone and being followed) what I do is:
1. Engage resting bitch/murder face mode and make eye contact with the person who is following me
2. Free my hands of clutter so I am ready for a fight (secure phone keys etc in pockets or bag)
3. Change my walk into one with confident strides and a brisk pace (not panicked but like I have a destination)
4. If I must engage (haven't had to escalate yet thank goodness) be loud, don't hold back, use what weapon is legal to carry in the state I'm in.
I''m on foot, in central Austin and they really are sizing you up, but constant risk has taught me they suck. If you learn to talk without words, pull out mace. Act trigger-happy. They back up. Then, leave.
Anyone else notice the panda crossing the crosswalk? 🐼😏
Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
I always feel like someone is following me when I’m up to no good .. lol then again I live in CA, almost everything we do here is classified as a crime 😅
Also know when to be grey at the right time over doing it can attract attention you dont need Good video
Another good distraction is to point to whoever's following you and scream as loud as possible "He's got a gun!". That'll get the crowds attention on him and buy you time to get away
Just ask yourself in the heat of battle..... what would Capt. Insaneo do
The reverse nod is showing your throat because you are not concerned about the threat the other poses.
If I have a weapon when should i use it
Cool
Though it only has happened on two occasions where someone had taken a negative interest in me in public, on both times I went from my usual 'Gray Man' persona to the direct stare, hard featured, touch me and I'll F you up, Type-A mega-aggressive personality.- (it helps that I'm a Vietnam Veteran with 13 years active duty time in the; military 🤬 and can definitely look 'hard')
On both occasions the other person apparently decided that there were more vulnerable targets available elsewhere, and moved off. As soon as it was safe to do so I immediately went back to the 'Gray Man' persona so as to not attract the attention of others who might consider my aggressive stance as being something of a direct challenge to them.
It can be a very dangerous balancing act switching between being the 'Gray Man' and portraying the 'aggressive man' depending on the number of opponents, locale, crowd size, and crowd make-up. One thing you NEVER want to do is display fear, for aggression feeds on fear.
Hand to hand first thing to learn last line of defense