I hate that this wouldn't even work in school, because there's no such thing as self defense in schools. You're supposed to sit there and let yourself get hit until a teacher comes. That's literally the only way you wouldn't get suspended.
lmao just have a couple of friends near so when he/she swings first move out the way so you don't get hit and react super quick and make it look like an accident play the victim card "oh omg I didn't meen to he/she came at me so fast I just reacted" and make sure it's a k.o punch or one that'll wind the person so they don't come again
sadly this is so true, I will never understand the no tolerance policy, no tolerance whatsoever is completely unfair to the person that was forced into the situation
Same with me. I biatch slap some sluts in da club and when the cops came, i just said "It's just a prank, bro". He believes me and i got out! Super legit.
Who wouldn't want to learn great techniques and tips while at the same time being able to have fun and laugh? I love it man! Thanks for your videos and instructions!!!
i was thinking the same thing, he shows all these methods for fighting so you'd think of him as some hard, unapproachable guy, but he makes it fun and lighthearted, and just shows general charisma
If you're scared of performing this technique don't be, you will hurt yourself more if you hold it back. I suggest just going all in and not giving one crap.
Thanks. I’m a trial lawyer and BJJ blue belt with some basic striking skills and this video was very helpful, as well as pretty accurate as to avoiding both civil and criminal legal liability.
+Shan Dani Don't hit her in the face, Kick her shins. It's get the message across without the brutal killing blows. Not that I'd advocate hitting a girl but then again I'm not sexist. is she threatens you/ hits you/ you have the right to hit back, but if you can simply file assault charges you can get the message across that way just as effectively.
+That Anime Guy Slowly slowly bro, I'm taking notes here. Ok, man, what would I do without you. Jeeze, you saved my day. I'll do just that as you instructed. Thank you for you man, I was on the verge of seeing a shrink about this little girl. Now, I can just kick her in the shin. Wow! What an idea!
I recommend what he has stated, this is the best video I have seen concerning self defense ,except for the part of pushing away. If you can, step back and put your hand up without touching him . Everything else in this video is perfectly executed. Just my opinion.
This is mostly good, but You NEVER put your hand on the offenders chest./ Put your hands up(These are your weapons-this gets your weapons ready) Move back and say you feel threatened. The MOST you ever say say is that "You Feel Threatened and you will defend yourself if necessary"...NEVER say that you will hit him. That's just your ego if your that stupid and have to say you will him him...This causes a emotional reaction from his ego...stupid move.....The rest is correct. I teach Goju Ryu in NYC and grew up in the streets of Hong Kong.. and trust me..if your offender is adept at Martial Arts..Once you put you hand on his chest..Your wrist will be instantly broken. Many guys are waiting for you to grab them so hey can implement the new wrist breaking technique they learned in JuJitsu, Aikido or Grav Maga, etc, etc.. You never know whose threatening you or what they know. Most people in NYC know know to fight. This isn't Kansas or LA The point is let them come to you and as this man is telling you, once they step in..his overconfidence is his instant demise...but don't do this man's opening move...that had the potential of seriously getting you hurt much worse than getting hit.
Yeah, I have a back ground in Kung Fu and Gorilla tacktics and that is easy pickens if someone puts his arm out n touches me. Plus, I take that as a sign of aggression and would not hesitate to strike I really hope no one trys this against a guy with proper training..
chaka9774 let's be honest. You have a background in none of that or you'd know how to spell it. Watching youtube videos in mma isn't having a background. Sorry, Champ.
I like your strategy for how you make the situation look like it is purely self defense, that was very intelligent advice, and looks very practical. I understand your thinking with the Straight Right, Left Hook combination, and moving off at a 45 degree when throwing it. My only objection to this is that you are moving right into the potential range of his right hand, if he counter punches. I understand your punch will land first, but it is slightly risky moving into his primary angle of attack- the Straight Right. Another technique that would be good is throwing the Jab, while moving your right foot 45 degrees off to the right. This will blind the opponent temporarily. Then you can turn around and throw a Straight Right when you shift to back to your left. Your opponent will have to turn his entire body to face you, and by then, it is too late. I experimented with this technique when I saw the difficulty dealing with the Straight Right from a Southpaw, or someone untrained in boxing. Someone who isn't trained in boxing is probably not going to be throwing Jabs or Left Hook, but instead Right Hooks, Straight Right Hands, and sloppy Overhand Rights. That takes the power away from their right hand by moving to your right at a 45 degree angle, and leaves their left side completely open. Just a thought.
Idk where these people are from saying you cant legally hit anyone in this kind of situation but here in the U.S. you have the right to defend yourself or others if you feel your personal safety or others are threatened. If someone rapidly approaching you in an aggressive manner such as rapid heavy breathing, arms bowed out in an attempt to make themselves look bigger, hands balled up in fists, chest puffed out. A person displaying two or more of these actions while standing in your personal space is enough for a reasonable person to fear that they are in danger of an eminent attack. Not to mention these kind of people almost always verbally threaten you as well. You dont have to stand there and wait until you are attacked before you can protect yourself like some of these morons will have you think. In situations such as this you can make a preemptive strike in order to protect your self from an eminent attack. It is perfectly legal just make sure you dont keep striking him after he is no longer a threat and verbalize to the arriving police officer that he was displaying threatening behavior while he was approaching you and you struck him in fear for your safety and you shouldnt ever have any problems.
Depends on your state and circumstance. You can only use force to subdue them and you must use the same force that your opponent is using. It's also difficult to prove your life is in danger if there is no weapon. In this situation I think he would have gone to jail since he was throwing punches. he would be considered the aggressor.
if you are scared to protect yourself because your afraid some scary police man might not see it your way then the next time your personal safety or your life is threatened I suggest you ball up in a fetal position, cover your vitals and hope for some one with a set of balls comes to your rescue....
yeah "'right to defend yourself"" That just mean yelling and screamibng "'get back"" repeatedly. If you are a cop or security guard.. instead of yelling get back you yell ""stop resisting" After that anything you do is legal
Slipping that first punch seems mighty sharp and high level. Going for the left straight right hook is saver as you turn away from the dude's RIGHT HOOK.. instead of diving into it trying to slip it like Floyd fucking Mayweather
I appreciate you addressing the legal aspect of a street fight. I don't think I've heard anybody ever talk about that element of a real fight, but it is for sure a factor.
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I have seen a lot of people posting videos on "how to fight" and your the one I will recommend to everyone. I'm short and there's a lot of fights happening in rugby. this video will help me a lot thanks man!
Love your videos man. I was a huge street fighter and it’s HUGE how you talk about the law. I’ve spent waaayyy too many nights/weekends in jail. Great job! 👊🏼
So if I simply push a person, maybe even a light shove, I'm off to prison? Even if they tempted myself with mental manipulation, and set off all my triggers, and so I make a slight shove, and I'm charged with assault ... what else?
Just discovered your channel. I started a year ago in krav maga, and I'm learning slowly, so stuff like this - dealing with real life situations- really helps me clear doubts on boxing stuff. Much appreciated. Keep it up :)
This was a good video. You remind me of my old Kempo days. Angles, blocks, and punches are familiar. To those who are watching this, I recommend it highly. Last point: If you haven't yet, make a video on denial and not getting in quick. Most people are in a state of, "Oh no! This is not happening." While the other guy cleans his clock. Don't feel, or think. Just act.
Marco Sartori Well... yeah. I don't know if that's quite the right word to use but most fights are over before the guy who lost realizes it even started, if they aren't on the ground by the time they start moving properly odds are they won't be reacting fast enough to stay that way.
Common this won't be viewed as self-defense. OK, the first part is good, but firing a combo, when the other guy did not even try to punch you can bring you to jail, at least in the countries I know about. Against the chin I would rather recommend a powerful open hand push. For other people it might look as if it was just a missdirected continuation of the douchy pushing contest (moreover its safer for the hand). On the other hand, when you block an attack you can come back with a combo.
EXACTLY-! Mr. edi, you're 101% correct about the trip downtown "IF" you throw the 1st "anything". The Cop's are always ONLY looking to find out who threw the 1st blow, he/she becomes the assailant. 2nd, waiting till the very last second is actually easyer as long as you HAVE your strategy in place.
I agree 100%. Which is why I prefer palms with a threat to the eyes. Everyone but the most psychotic will find their attack and intent disrupted and stop attacking in an effort to defend their eyes, either by moving their face away or moving my arm away with theirs or both. An "Alien facehugger" over the eyes almost guarantees people will move their heads directly away, so with skilled sensitivity enabling following to maintain the eye-threat you can direct their heads backwards to the ground for a very intimidating pin by the eyeballs. No injury, less legal and other comeback, works on all shapes and sizes, no matter how ripped and tough.
Daniel Skipp Covering or applying pressure on eyes is definitely a good approach. How can you direct them GENTLY to the ground? I would only know how to slamm them head-first on the ground from that position. Which of corse would be hard to justify...
Well it ain't easy but with sensitivity you can often take people back to their point of imbalance, bending them backwards to fall, and then grab em to hold them up... now you having a negotiable position ;D or ride them to the ground ... but how to stop a bad headsmash? Hold them up with your other hand. Basically just grab their head and run with it to the ground, maintaining control to avoid injury.
The law does not require you to be a victim. If you reasonably believe you are about to be attacked, you are within the law to take reasonable action to defend yourself. Punching a man with a single combo is reasonable. Stomping his head in afterwards is not.
best fight strat: Pull out a gun.. or run away. ps knocking people out is incredibly dangerous, i seen so many people die from this, they end up hitting their heads on the hard floor and getting serious brain damage. I STRONGLY suggest not knocking people out if you can help it, use submission isntead OR try to help them fall one you got the knock-out most people stagger for at least a second after getting KO'd, just grab the hands and ease them to ground. making sure there is a car or wall behind the guy you knocking out also HELPS alot. The car/wall helps the guy slump to ground safely.
Figured most of this out way back in the 7th grade. My only difference in plan is I usually give the opponent the first move. That does NOT mean they get a free shot in, though - usually at the first sign of aggression or attack, I use whichever move I have decided is appropriate for the situation. First time I used it, it worked great. The bully coming to beat my head in, got a nice solid front kick to the sternum. It not only stunned his breathing, it also landed him on his ass. A teacher saw him threaten me with body motions, and before the teacher arrived, the whole thing was over. I never had to deal with any idiots in school again. Second rule of fighting - once the first attack has been started, this will not end until one(or all) of your opponents are on the ground or incapacitated. NEVER pull a punch or kick, unless police or other authorities are present to restrain your opponent(s). Your opponent does not care about your welfare, so you MUST return the favor.
Trav thanks for the tips man, because of you I have a criminal record now. I did exactly like you said, but the witnesses were his family members and friends. You think you can bail me out ?
What I love about this, and Trav I'm a huge fan.... is that we train almost exactly the same type of technique in Aikido, enter in quickly and explosively, slightly off of the line of attack and drive the palm through the chin using all of our body's momentum, almost like a stiff arm, the head is driven backwards, and the effect is amplified if the attacker is advancing. An attacker's equillibrium is thrown off from his head jolting backwards and you drive through and throw or transition to a pin. I train in Aikido, Filipino kickboxing, and Arnis (filipino weapons fighting, also referred to as kali or escrima). I love the universal effective concepts that apply to every effective martial art.
I don't agree with the advice given here. While your knowledge of technique is superb, the instructions given regarding the legal system showcases some misperceptions of the law, and has caused you to shape a self-defense strategy that is potentially dangerous to those using it. If anyone gets in your face in an aggressive manner, poised to fight, and you can articulate this, then you are justified in taking reasonable action to defend yourself. The law does not require that your first be victimized before attempting to dispatch a clear and present threat. If I try to get in your face to threaten or intimidate you, and you hit me in the process, you are justified and will not be arrested. In florida, cops cannot even arrest based on simple battery unless they themselves witnessed it. If on the other hand, after you knock me out, you proceed to stomp my head in, you are no longer justified. The law allows you to use, "that force which is reasonably necessary" to defend yourself. You cannot attack me because you think I may be a threat, and you cannot continue to attack me after I am no longer a threat, but you can certainly attack me when I pose a threat to you. Your tactics of pleading with a potential attacker, and attempting to gain people's attention, are designed primarily for law enforcement. This is because law enforcement officers are extrememly vulnerable to lawsuits and operate under substantial oversight and scrutiny. I believe this tactic to be not only un-necessary, but also dangerous. By keeping your hand down and extending it toward the threat, you are allowing him to grab a hold of it, and also complicating your reaction if he decides to punch you first. He could also argue that he felt threatened by you extending your hand toward him and hit you because of it. I would also not recommend turning your head away from the threat to gain people's attention for obvious reasons. I would recommend keeping your hands at a low ready from a distance, and an offensive ready if someone approaches you wanting to fight. As soon as he gets within range, i would recommend a one/two to start off, and then adjust as necessary. You should stay focused at all times on a threat, and yelling loudly at the threat to leave you alone is more than enough to get people's attention and allow them to witness it. Just my two cents.. big fan of your channel.
Good work man. I Practice this setup all the time on the heavy bag. as the heavy bag sways back I step on the 45 angle with the power right - left hook.
One thing we learn in TKD is might for right, if someone punches you in the nose you can block, just don't hit them, but if someone is attacking you, don't just keep walking back, either jump in close the distance and kick, or if they punch you, (we also have a move for if they have like a bat) step to the side, and then palm-heel them in the nose. I would also recommend learning kicks, they reach further than punches.
Minutes ago I defended my sister from a guy who's threatening her. He called me gay and I got really triggered that's why I punched him 3 times on his head. (I don't have knowledge about fighting) He threatened me by showing a rock, so I ran to my home. I know that sometime later he'll get me, that's why I watched this video. I hope this works. PS I am only 13 and my sister is 9.
I like these bullshit comments. You are obviously looking for attention. No one would be threatening a 9 year old girl. Think about your fake stories before you post them.
I actually have these problems in school where I don't Wanna fight and the dude hit me in my eye and pinned me, now I'm not afraid to defend myself thanks a lot!
Hey Trav, Unfortunately this seems to be more of a 'how to mess someone up' video, under the guise of 'self defense.' The way it is encouraged to add other 'badass' strikes could see idiot hooligan wannabe kids watching this video practicing a certain combination and then going out and looking for someone to start a fight with them, and then use their moves to try to knock the other person out in alleged 'self defense.' Not sure what world you live in but where I come from most reasonable people who don't actually like to fight will be smart enough to avoid places and situations where things like these happen. Even IF someone were to pick a fight with you, there are often other non-violent alternatives ie talking or walking away. These two concussions you are talking about inflicting on the person can be lethal, and a knee to the solar plexus can rupture internal organs...there is no way that the law will side with a person who harms another in this way, even IF there are witnesses. If you knock a guy out before he makes a move, you're the thug. On another note, most guys who pick fights have done it before, and are expecting that huge right straight off the bat. One slip or duck, followed by a takedown, and you'd better hope you have a good ground game or you're done. A similar combo that you're proposing here was attempted by Badr Hari in this video: Badr Hari vs Peter Graham 2006
These guys are so dumb haha if someone is getting in your face or wants to fight. Walk away. Don't hit them. Unless your life is in danger don't fight people.
U are about the age of 16-20... Because when ur 21 around some drunks, I hope you walk away and he blind sides ur fucking ears off... have a good day for giving bad advice in this days world. PussyBoy
Cody Miller If you think violence is more reliable then leaving some drunk ass alone, you're the one who's crazy. But hey, in prison, you gotta fight. Go for it.
Cody Miller Pussyboy? Haha. I am a mixed martial artist fighting out of the gracie barra. I can tell you that randomly fighting people in the streets is really not the way to go. I can tell you really want to be a tough guy by your main pic and how you are talking on here with no common sense. Hopefully you re-think about how you approach situations for your own well being. It really isn't worth it man.
Backing up and giving ground can work multiple ways, you can back up and immediately move back toward your opponent while preparing to punch once you’re within striking distance using the momentum similar to what Ali did. But given that there’s a certain level of unpredictability when it comes to fights you can also move left or right if an opponent is charging you to throw off his momentum.
Really love the way you explain stuff, throwing down just enough science to get your point across without getting too technical. As others have pointed out, putting your hand on the other guy's chest may not be a great idea, just in case they are trained in some wrist-breaking martial art. But I would also like to add that if you're hitting an opponent in the face, you're better off using open-palm strikes than punches. It's easy to break the little bones in your hands on the large, hard surface of a skull. That's why Michael Westen likes bathrooms... plenty of hard surfaces to bash enemies' heads into! Hitting someone's face with your palm will hurt them about as much without putting your knuckles/wrist in danger. Having said that, I would prefer a good, solid punch to the throat as my leading strike. I've been hit in the throat before, and it is NOT something that you can just shake off.
I really enjoy this instructor's energy and enthusiasm. I also enjoy seeing how many people in the comments live sheltered and happy, danger free lives. Thanks for the free and kindly, relevant advice on self defense, FightSmartTrav!
very nice. I like to stand southpawl with my powerhand in front. So stepping off to his left throwing a left straight and finishing it with the powerhand is a big bang also. nice video.
It just found your videos and they're wonderful. I just got done watching this one and I think it's great for some people that have a little bit of training or no training at all. You take care of the legal aspect and you take care of knocking the a****** down. I'm going to your website now and checking that out. Thank you for all the free advice for us guys out there that want to protect ourselves and women were with :-)
your vids are great! i hate to fight, always get that response that i don't like feeling. that being said i was in the army infantry for 8 years and know how to handle myslef but would rather still just remove myself from a potential fight. going to do some practicing keep up the great vids!
I'm on Greg's side. Now that's a cool dude! You ought to let Greg beat somebody's ass! You comment. I'm 65 and work out on the heavy bag nearly every day for exercise. Your video's make it much more fun. I appreciate your laid back attitude and humor.Thank you very much.
I like the strategy up until the punching starts Throwing punches in a street fight will most likely get broken wrists and/or fingers. I will stick with palm strikes instead. A little less power but safer for the hands.
THIS IS A VERY GOOD VIDEO, THANK YOU SIR FOR TIME PUTTING THIS TOGETHER. I just have two humble suggestions: 1. It may be prudent to advise people who have not conditioned their hands to use palm strikes to the head. 2. When yourself pushing away from the attacker (which I must add is a genius strategy) I would not say that "I am going to hit you". Self Defense is predicated upon the "victim" being able to prove they had no way out. Therefore, by saying I am going to punch you could be interpreted as premeditation, and this may loose "victm" ammo in a courtroom situation....JUST A THOUGHT.
Yo Trav, haven't watched your vids in years, but I was a fan, and still am. Watching this video I couldn't help but think that when you put you hand out and back away (twice) your giving the other person a chance/opportunity to grab your wrist, which may lead to all sorts of painful scenarios. I don't know jack about fighting, but a lot of my friends were wrestlers back in the day, and one thing I do remember is wrist control, and the power one has over you when or if they were to do so. You never know when this person wants to sucker punch or seize an opportunity to attack. I'm not saying it's not a good idea to distance yourself calmly, I could just see someone with a temper freaking out about being touched in the slightest even if your backing away. I'm assuming when or if a person grabbed your arm or wrist, you would immediately use your other hand to strike, or maybe you pull your hand back as hard as you can (while twisting) to slip his grip so you don't get pulled into his palace of pain, idk.. lol. Maybe this is an unlikely scenario I've made in my head.
Nice Video Trav, If only I have seen this one year ago, A guy came at me and even tough I have good fighting skill, I didnt know what to do without ending up in jail. Also the guy was too close to me to throw an effective punch or have a good defense. Exactly the situation you describe in the video! Thanks!
Nice video Sometimes you don't want to fight but you just have to. Your giving him a chance and if he doesn't want to back off You go for it. Thanks all the videos are great man plus free 😀
Awesome video, I always thought that self defense instruction dangerously neglected any legal aspect of physical combat since a felony charge can ruin your day
the knee move has dropped several big adversaries over the years. techniques and demo fairly accurate. i do not fight in the ri g but do end up in a few situations where self defense attack moves really work. dont freeze, react
Here's a real good one my grandpa taught me I know weird "When you go into a fight always know that the opposing force is just as scared as you are if you are the same size. So this in theory this should make you more confident and to make you even more confident and him more scared do something really odd something no one would do in a fight and see his reaction"
Nice vid Trav, you could pay some attention to the hands while trying to stop the assaulter. keep them at stomach height ready for action with an open palm wich is an worldwide sign to stop. This should be in any routine trying to stop a fight because it is a non-agressive stance but ready to defend yourself. Keep up the good work.
Tried to do this to my disabled brother but he ran me over with his mobility scooter
Haha what
+LeafyIsHere LeafyIsHere its okay, I drowned the cheeky bitch in the bath
+simone Stevens lmfao
+simone Stevens I'm dead ahahaha
+Rezzident like my disabled brother?
I hate that this wouldn't even work in school, because there's no such thing as self defense in schools. You're supposed to sit there and let yourself get hit until a teacher comes. That's literally the only way you wouldn't get suspended.
lmao just have a couple of friends near so when he/she swings first move out the way so you don't get hit and react super quick and make it look like an accident play the victim card "oh omg I didn't meen to he/she came at me so fast I just reacted" and make sure it's a k.o punch or one that'll wind the person so they don't come again
sadly this is so true, I will never understand the no tolerance policy, no tolerance whatsoever is completely unfair to the person that was forced into the situation
you got a dumb fucking school
+Sarah Guerin not just his school. loads of schools are like that mine included
My school is just exactly like that
Instructions not clear enough, I knocked all the witnesses out.
Haha, Same, also knocked out the cops. Things got heated for me...
Same with me. I biatch slap some sluts in da club and when the cops came, i just said "It's just a prank, bro". He believes me and i got out!
Super legit.
Too legit to quit
I get it.
Muath Ghrouz 😂😂😂
Who wouldn't want to learn great techniques and tips while at the same time being able to have fun and laugh? I love it man! Thanks for your videos and instructions!!!
i was thinking the same thing, he shows all these methods for fighting so you'd think of him as some hard, unapproachable guy, but he makes it fun and lighthearted, and just shows general charisma
+Steampunk Smilodon indeed! :)
Steampunk Smilodon
If you're scared of performing this technique don't be, you will hurt yourself more if you hold it back. I suggest just going all in and not giving one crap.
you'll give a crap when your in jail
@@t_r_a_y_e9858 for self defense?
@@savemoney4058 bro my comment is 4 years old don't ask what I was talking about I rlly don't know
@@savemoney4058 Yeah, I mean I don't know where are you from, but my country's justice fucking sucks
@@t_r_a_y_e9858 “bro my comment is 4 years old” LMFAO
A bully at school brought me here.
I hope you kick his ass!
Exact same
Kick his ass for me bro
Fuck him up, bro.
don't listens to that last comment
high school here we come lol
How's it going so far? Been in any fights yet? I know I have
I just came to this for a fight in school tommorow
beast gaming123 did you win?
You should be out by now. College here we come?
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You do that in my city, and you will knock him out for sure. But then you'll get stabbed to death by all 10 of his mates...
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+Kallum FRY Brookes where do you live? :D
*****
Birmingham, UK
+Kallum FRY Brookes I llive in birmingham uk too lmao, i hear ya bro
+Kallum FRY Brookes Hahaha. Manchester, UK the same too, mate.
Glad he clarified that his website was free
ever since 2019 I have been bullied until I found your channel you are one of the best teachers I have ever seen 👑
Thanks for the tips! Can't wait to use this on my mom!
+Negative KD lol
+Negative KD thats funny dude
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LOL :)
Sorry but the comment has made my day lol AWESOME !! HAHAHAHAH
Thanks. I’m a trial lawyer and BJJ blue belt with some basic striking skills and this video was very helpful, as well as pretty accurate as to avoiding both civil and criminal legal liability.
I'd love to do that... used to train with Bas back in the day.
Just a tip, my friend.
Never put your hand on the opponent's chest.
If he is a brazilian jiu jitsu fighter you will be in trouble.
Is there a very high chance of the opponent being a Brazilian jiu jitsu fighter?
B Beasty lmao I admire your wit :D
+Iuri Korolev If you are in a fight with a jiu jitsu youre lost anyway, not just for the hand in the chest.
+Sebastián Castaño F
I dont agree. if you are a good striker you can defeat him.
+Iuri Korolev Boxing is far more effective than Jiu Jitsu, thats until your on the ground; then RIP
I'm 6 feet 5. Can I use this on a girl who is 4 feet 2? She really annoys me.
yes
Hahahahaha!!! @shan Dani LOL bro your the funniest guy I seen >.
Haha
+Shan Dani Don't hit her in the face, Kick her shins. It's get the message across without the brutal killing blows. Not that I'd advocate hitting a girl but then again I'm not sexist. is she threatens you/ hits you/ you have the right to hit back, but if you can simply file assault charges you can get the message across that way just as effectively.
+That Anime Guy Slowly slowly bro, I'm taking notes here. Ok, man, what would I do without you. Jeeze, you saved my day. I'll do just that as you instructed. Thank you for you man, I was on the verge of seeing a shrink about this little girl. Now, I can just kick her in the shin. Wow! What an idea!
I recommend what he has stated, this is the best video I have seen concerning self defense ,except for the part of pushing away. If you can, step back and put your hand up without touching him . Everything else in this video is perfectly executed. Just my opinion.
This is mostly good, but You NEVER put your hand on the offenders chest./ Put your hands up(These are your weapons-this gets your weapons ready) Move back and say you feel threatened. The MOST you ever say say is that "You Feel Threatened and you will defend yourself if necessary"...NEVER say that you will hit him. That's just your ego if your that stupid and have to say you will him him...This causes a emotional reaction from his ego...stupid move.....The rest is correct. I teach Goju Ryu in NYC and grew up in the streets of Hong Kong.. and trust me..if your offender is adept at Martial Arts..Once you put you hand on his chest..Your wrist will be instantly broken. Many guys are waiting for you to grab them so hey can implement the new wrist breaking technique they learned in JuJitsu, Aikido or Grav Maga, etc, etc.. You never know whose threatening you or what they know. Most people in NYC know know to fight. This isn't Kansas or LA
The point is let them come to you and as this man is telling you, once they step in..his overconfidence is his instant demise...but don't do this man's opening move...that had the potential of seriously getting you hurt much worse than getting hit.
now that actually makes sense
very good point.
You sir, are a natural. Thanks for the extra advice!
Yeah, I have a back ground in Kung Fu and Gorilla tacktics and that is easy pickens if someone puts his arm out n touches me. Plus, I take that as a sign of aggression and would not hesitate to strike I really hope no one trys this against a guy with proper training..
chaka9774 let's be honest. You have a background in none of that or you'd know how to spell it. Watching youtube videos in mma isn't having a background. Sorry, Champ.
Techniques not clear enough, I ended up getting beat up
***** Maybe you weren't strong enough. Keep practicing.
Golem MC it was a joke lol
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Oh haha. You're good.
go train
I like your strategy for how you make the situation look like it is purely self defense, that was very intelligent advice, and looks very practical.
I understand your thinking with the Straight Right, Left Hook combination, and moving off at a 45 degree when throwing it.
My only objection to this is that you are moving right into the potential range of his right hand, if he counter punches. I understand your punch will land first, but it is slightly risky moving into his primary angle of attack- the Straight Right.
Another technique that would be good is throwing the Jab, while moving your right foot 45 degrees off to the right. This will blind the opponent temporarily. Then you can turn around and throw a Straight Right when you shift to back to your left.
Your opponent will have to turn his entire body to face you, and by then, it is too late.
I experimented with this technique when I saw the difficulty dealing with the Straight Right from a Southpaw, or someone untrained in boxing. Someone who isn't trained in boxing is probably not going to be throwing Jabs or Left Hook, but instead Right Hooks, Straight Right Hands, and sloppy Overhand Rights.
That takes the power away from their right hand by moving to your right at a 45 degree angle, and leaves their left side completely open. Just a thought.
Idk where these people are from saying you cant legally hit anyone in this kind of situation but here in the U.S. you have the right to defend yourself or others if you feel your personal safety or others are threatened. If someone rapidly approaching you in an aggressive manner such as rapid heavy breathing, arms bowed out in an attempt to make themselves look bigger, hands balled up in fists, chest puffed out. A person displaying two or more of these actions while standing in your personal space is enough for a reasonable person to fear that they are in danger of an eminent attack. Not to mention these kind of people almost always verbally threaten you as well. You dont have to stand there and wait until you are attacked before you can protect yourself like some of these morons will have you think. In situations such as this you can make a preemptive strike in order to protect your self from an eminent attack. It is perfectly legal just make sure you dont keep striking him after he is no longer a threat and verbalize to the arriving police officer that he was displaying threatening behavior while he was approaching you and you struck him in fear for your safety and you shouldnt ever have any problems.
Depends on your state and circumstance. You can only use force to subdue them and you must use the same force that your opponent is using. It's also difficult to prove your life is in danger if there is no weapon. In this situation I think he would have gone to jail since he was throwing punches. he would be considered the aggressor.
if you are scared to protect yourself because your afraid some scary police man might not see it your way then the next time your personal safety or your life is threatened I suggest you ball up in a fetal position, cover your vitals and hope for some one with a set of balls comes to your rescue....
yeah "'right to defend yourself"" That just mean yelling and screamibng "'get back"" repeatedly. If you are a cop or security guard.. instead of yelling get back you yell ""stop resisting"
After that anything you do is legal
i am a 44 year old Scotsman and had a few scrapes in the past and what i have learned from your video is that i still have a lot to learn nice one
Me to my brother be like:
"Take one step closer and I'm gonna hit you."
LOL
Lol
I see nothing funny about this. Threatening that you will hit someone could get you in trouble.
@@zer0synd1cate who cares
Slipping that first punch seems mighty sharp and high level.
Going for the left straight right hook is saver as you turn away from the dude's RIGHT HOOK.. instead of diving into it trying to slip it like Floyd fucking Mayweather
I did everything u told me and now I am in jail thx man
How can you comment then
jojojojo bodieboed hello genius!
ok so i girl came to you and you back up twice then thrown her a punch lol
Well Ivon,CH, when a pregnant mother makes you feel threatened like this you can't do these steps. Use some discretion.
In jail no phones allowed. Busted
I appreciate you addressing the legal aspect of a street fight. I don't think I've heard anybody ever talk about that element of a real fight, but it is for sure a factor.
Instead of bop boom bahhhh ,could you boom boom bahhhh , Just skiping the Bop altogether?
You could probably get away with a schiss schiss bamm if you wanted to but that may take some training.
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to discover how to defend yourself against an attacker try Lomonting Survival Situations Mentor (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got great success with it.
Leaving out the Bahhh altogether is a little unorthodox . Your cheating yourself. Sure the Bop boom can stand alone, but who would do that?
No do not tough a persons chest and push your self back because a person can grab your arm and break it easily
I have seen a lot of people posting videos on "how to fight" and your the one I will recommend to everyone. I'm short and there's a lot of fights happening in rugby. this video will help me a lot thanks man!
Wtf with this video, each comments are so funny to read. XD
Love your videos man. I was a huge street fighter and it’s HUGE how you talk about the law. I’ve spent waaayyy too many nights/weekends in jail. Great job! 👊🏼
So if I simply push a person, maybe even a light shove, I'm off to prison? Even if they tempted myself with mental manipulation, and set off all my triggers, and so I make a slight shove, and I'm charged with assault ... what else?
I've only watched the first minute and I already like it
Just discovered your channel. I started a year ago in krav maga, and I'm learning slowly, so stuff like this - dealing with real life situations- really helps me clear doubts on boxing stuff. Much appreciated. Keep it up :)
im off to a walmart parking lot to check this out thanks
Did you win, it's been 4 years.
@x x that's depressing :(
I can't wait for subscribe,even before reached half of the video!! Best video sir thanks
“I feel threatened”
*roundhouse kicks dude in face*
now that is how one gets a good "kick" outta that day. they just have to put their "sole" into it
This was a good video. You remind me of my old Kempo days. Angles, blocks, and punches are familiar. To those who are watching this, I recommend it highly.
Last point: If you haven't yet, make a video on denial and not getting in quick. Most people are in a state of, "Oh no! This is not happening." While the other guy cleans his clock. Don't feel, or think. Just act.
Marco Sartori Well... yeah. I don't know if that's quite the right word to use but most fights are over before the guy who lost realizes it even started, if they aren't on the ground by the time they start moving properly odds are they won't be reacting fast enough to stay that way.
Common this won't be viewed as self-defense. OK, the first part is good, but firing a combo, when the other guy did not even try to punch you can bring you to jail, at least in the countries I know about.
Against the chin I would rather recommend a powerful open hand push. For other people it might look as if it was just a missdirected continuation of the douchy pushing contest (moreover its safer for the hand).
On the other hand, when you block an attack you can come back with a combo.
EXACTLY-! Mr. edi, you're 101% correct about the trip downtown "IF" you throw the 1st "anything". The Cop's are always ONLY looking to find out who threw the 1st blow, he/she becomes the assailant. 2nd, waiting till the very last second is actually easyer as long as you HAVE your strategy in place.
I agree 100%. Which is why I prefer palms with a threat to the eyes. Everyone but the most psychotic will find their attack and intent disrupted and stop attacking in an effort to defend their eyes, either by moving their face away or moving my arm away with theirs or both. An "Alien facehugger" over the eyes almost guarantees people will move their heads directly away, so with skilled sensitivity enabling following to maintain the eye-threat you can direct their heads backwards to the ground for a very intimidating pin by the eyeballs.
No injury, less legal and other comeback, works on all shapes and sizes, no matter how ripped and tough.
Daniel Skipp
Covering or applying pressure on eyes is definitely a good approach. How can you direct them GENTLY to the ground? I would only know how to slamm them head-first on the ground from that position. Which of corse would be hard to justify...
Well it ain't easy but with sensitivity you can often take people back to their point of imbalance, bending them backwards to fall, and then grab em to hold them up... now you having a negotiable position ;D
or ride them to the ground ... but how to stop a bad headsmash? Hold them up with your other hand.
Basically just grab their head and run with it to the ground, maintaining control to avoid injury.
The law does not require you to be a victim. If you reasonably believe you are about to be attacked, you are within the law to take reasonable action to defend yourself. Punching a man with a single combo is reasonable. Stomping his head in afterwards is not.
I personally like hitting with my knuckles... bas went to the body with closed fists... despite risking impact with elbows and such
best fight strat: Pull out a gun.. or run away.
ps knocking people out is incredibly dangerous, i seen so many people die from this, they end up hitting their heads on the hard floor and getting serious brain damage. I STRONGLY suggest not knocking people out if you can help it, use submission isntead OR try to help them fall one you got the knock-out most people stagger for at least a second after getting KO'd, just grab the hands and ease them to ground. making sure there is a car or wall behind the guy you knocking out also HELPS alot. The car/wall helps the guy slump to ground safely.
Why should I give a fuck though? If he comes at me, then he's asking for it.
Why should I give a fuck though? If he comes at me, then he's asking for it.
Great to see the law taken into account to keep yourself outta court too, I like the "push yourself away" aspect of this stratagy, nice work.
Greg is making quite the fashion statement.
"You can take that up to his dome" LMAO I love this guy's knowledge and terminology, makes it super entertaining!
how many people actually tried this and knocked someone out LMAO
I love the tips for crowd involvement and witnesses. That is a smart self-defense.
What happens if your opponent fights back? I don't think he would stand there and let you beat the shit out of him
Jacob Waterfield I guess if youre quick enough it won't matter, the moves looks like it only takes a second
This guy is awesome, I love how he talks and teaches like a normal dude would.
man i got like 5 charges last time... forgot to play that victim card... lol
Yeah, I think I get it now. Its supposed to be a joke, right ?
@@bullsquat2695 based off the non-existent reply things went outta plan rip
Figured most of this out way back in the 7th grade. My only difference in plan is I usually give the opponent the first move. That does NOT mean they get a free shot in, though - usually at the first sign of aggression or attack, I use whichever move I have decided is appropriate for the situation.
First time I used it, it worked great. The bully coming to beat my head in, got a nice solid front kick to the sternum. It not only stunned his breathing, it also landed him on his ass. A teacher saw him threaten me with body motions, and before the teacher arrived, the whole thing was over. I never had to deal with any idiots in school again.
Second rule of fighting - once the first attack has been started, this will not end until one(or all) of your opponents are on the ground or incapacitated. NEVER pull a punch or kick, unless police or other authorities are present to restrain your opponent(s). Your opponent does not care about your welfare, so you MUST return the favor.
Trav thanks for the tips man, because of you I have a criminal record now. I did exactly like you said, but the witnesses were his family members and friends. You think you can bail me out ?
Really like the tip about getting the crowd on your side. Never thought of that.
Come on, who else searched how not to
be arrested for fighting?
Me lol
What I love about this, and Trav I'm a huge fan.... is that we train almost exactly the same type of technique in Aikido, enter in quickly and explosively, slightly off of the line of attack and drive the palm through the chin using all of our body's momentum, almost like a stiff arm, the head is driven backwards, and the effect is amplified if the attacker is advancing. An attacker's equillibrium is thrown off from his head jolting backwards and you drive through and throw or transition to a pin. I train in Aikido, Filipino kickboxing, and Arnis (filipino weapons fighting, also referred to as kali or escrima). I love the universal effective concepts that apply to every effective martial art.
I don't agree with the advice given here. While your knowledge of technique is superb, the instructions given regarding the legal system showcases some misperceptions of the law, and has caused you to shape a self-defense strategy that is potentially dangerous to those using it.
If anyone gets in your face in an aggressive manner, poised to fight, and you can articulate this, then you are justified in taking reasonable action to defend yourself. The law does not require that your first be victimized before attempting to dispatch a clear and present threat. If I try to get in your face to threaten or intimidate you, and you hit me in the process, you are justified and will not be arrested. In florida, cops cannot even arrest based on simple battery unless they themselves witnessed it. If on the other hand, after you knock me out, you proceed to stomp my head in, you are no longer justified. The law allows you to use, "that force which is reasonably necessary" to defend yourself. You cannot attack me because you think I may be a threat, and you cannot continue to attack me after I am no longer a threat, but you can certainly attack me when I pose a threat to you.
Your tactics of pleading with a potential attacker, and attempting to gain people's attention, are designed primarily for law enforcement. This is because law enforcement officers are extrememly vulnerable to lawsuits and operate under substantial oversight and scrutiny.
I believe this tactic to be not only un-necessary, but also dangerous. By keeping your hand down and extending it toward the threat, you are allowing him to grab a hold of it, and also complicating your reaction if he decides to punch you first. He could also argue that he felt threatened by you extending your hand toward him and hit you because of it. I would also not recommend turning your head away from the threat to gain people's attention for obvious reasons.
I would recommend keeping your hands at a low ready from a distance, and an offensive ready if someone approaches you wanting to fight. As soon as he gets within range, i would recommend a one/two to start off, and then adjust as necessary. You should stay focused at all times on a threat, and yelling loudly at the threat to leave you alone is more than enough to get people's attention and allow them to witness it.
Just my two cents.. big fan of your channel.
odessaboy thank you for writing this wonderful free novel, when will it be in stores?
Who asked
because of your Fedor reference you will be my new hero and best friend. Fedor imo is the GOAT a true thinking fighter. thanks for your vids
hey ahmm just wanna ask something..
what if the guy goes crazy in the 1st place?? how can you or I DO the technique ??
Good work man. I Practice this setup all the time on the heavy bag. as the heavy bag sways back I step on the 45 angle with the power right - left hook.
Fuckin Sub'ed. This dude makes a good vid. Not only fighting but entertainment too.
love the sound effects and the slow mows Mann!! thanks for sharing the smart side of protection
come at me bro
lol!!
I'm not sure whats funny about this...
One thing we learn in TKD is might for right, if someone punches you in the nose you can block, just don't hit them, but if someone is attacking you, don't just keep walking back, either jump in close the distance and kick, or if they punch you, (we also have a move for if they have like a bat) step to the side, and then palm-heel them in the nose. I would also recommend learning kicks, they reach further than punches.
Minutes ago I defended my sister from a guy who's threatening her. He called me gay and I got really triggered that's why I punched him 3 times on his head. (I don't have knowledge about fighting) He threatened me by showing a rock, so I ran to my home. I know that sometime later he'll get me, that's why I watched this video. I hope this works. PS I am only 13 and my sister is 9.
Thanks for the tips though
I like these bullshit comments. You are obviously looking for attention. No one would be threatening a 9 year old girl. Think about your fake stories before you post them.
Synd1cate You're so innocent... I wish I was too.
I actually have these problems in school where I don't Wanna fight and the dude hit me in my eye and pinned me, now I'm not afraid to defend myself thanks a lot!
Hey Trav,
Unfortunately this seems to be more of a 'how to mess someone up' video, under the guise of 'self defense.' The way it is encouraged to add other 'badass' strikes could see idiot hooligan wannabe kids watching this video practicing a certain combination and then going out and looking for someone to start a fight with them, and then use their moves to try to knock the other person out in alleged 'self defense.' Not sure what world you live in but where I come from most reasonable people who don't actually like to fight will be smart enough to avoid places and situations where things like these happen. Even IF someone were to pick a fight with you, there are often other non-violent alternatives ie talking or walking away. These two concussions you are talking about inflicting on the person can be lethal, and a knee to the solar plexus can rupture internal organs...there is no way that the law will side with a person who harms another in this way, even IF there are witnesses. If you knock a guy out before he makes a move, you're the thug.
On another note, most guys who pick fights have done it before, and are expecting that huge right straight off the bat. One slip or duck, followed by a takedown, and you'd better hope you have a good ground game or you're done. A similar combo that you're proposing here was attempted by Badr Hari in this video:
Badr Hari vs Peter Graham 2006
I did this to somebody and knocked him out whenever someone walks up talking I use this tactic it works everytime. Thank you fight smart trav
Ok.... Knock-out; Check.... No jail time.... Check...
But I think she's gonna divorce me now.
Man, I've watched quite a few of your videos but this one takes all the cake. It's hilarious and informative!
im a little bitch, i need help on how to be a man.
Subscribed. Incredibly good channel man. I'm 5'8"135 pounds and I've yet to see any bad advice from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge man.
These guys are so dumb haha if someone is getting in your face or wants to fight. Walk away. Don't hit them. Unless your life is in danger don't fight people.
Since you dont know your oponent its a risk to take by turning your back on him/her dumbass
Erlend Steen that's why you use common sense when leaving?.. pretty self explanatory.
U are about the age of 16-20... Because when ur 21 around some drunks, I hope you walk away and he blind sides ur fucking ears off... have a good day for giving bad advice in this days world. PussyBoy
Cody Miller If you think violence is more reliable then leaving some drunk ass alone, you're the one who's crazy. But hey, in prison, you gotta fight. Go for it.
Cody Miller Pussyboy? Haha. I am a mixed martial artist fighting out of the gracie barra. I can tell you that randomly fighting people in the streets is really not the way to go. I can tell you really want to be a tough guy by your main pic and how you are talking on here with no common sense. Hopefully you re-think about how you approach situations for your own well being. It really isn't worth it man.
Backing up and giving ground can work multiple ways, you can back up and immediately move back toward your opponent while preparing to punch once you’re within striking distance using the momentum similar to what Ali did. But given that there’s a certain level of unpredictability when it comes to fights you can also move left or right if an opponent is charging you to throw off his momentum.
Really love the way you explain stuff, throwing down just enough science to get your point across without getting too technical. As others have pointed out, putting your hand on the other guy's chest may not be a great idea, just in case they are trained in some wrist-breaking martial art. But I would also like to add that if you're hitting an opponent in the face, you're better off using open-palm strikes than punches. It's easy to break the little bones in your hands on the large, hard surface of a skull. That's why Michael Westen likes bathrooms... plenty of hard surfaces to bash enemies' heads into!
Hitting someone's face with your palm will hurt them about as much without putting your knuckles/wrist in danger. Having said that, I would prefer a good, solid punch to the throat as my leading strike. I've been hit in the throat before, and it is NOT something that you can just shake off.
Best advice EVER! I love your practical advice in savagery...and brilliant sense of humor! You are my hero!
I like your ideas. Although a simple alteration is to use a palm strike as opposed to punches since it's easier to break your knuckles that way.
I really enjoy this instructor's energy and enthusiasm. I also enjoy seeing how many people in the comments live sheltered and happy, danger free lives.
Thanks for the free and kindly, relevant advice on self defense, FightSmartTrav!
Totally agree with you. Especially the part about people living their "sheltered, danger free lives" trying to throw down life lessons
+Jifftastic Ghozt it's not fucking free xD he's getting money mate x')
1DeSSaSteR1 I see~
very nice. I like to stand southpawl with my powerhand in front. So stepping off to his left throwing a left straight and finishing it with the powerhand is a big bang also. nice video.
I'm glad the guy I'm about to fight was polite enough to wait for me while I was googling this.
It just found your videos and they're wonderful. I just got done watching this one and I think it's great for some people that have a little bit of training or no training at all. You take care of the legal aspect and you take care of knocking the a****** down. I'm going to your website now and checking that out. Thank you for all the free advice for us guys out there that want to protect ourselves and women were with :-)
your vids are great! i hate to fight, always get that response that i don't like feeling. that being said i was in the army infantry for 8 years and know how to handle myslef but would rather still just remove myself from a potential fight. going to do some practicing keep up the great vids!
I'm on Greg's side. Now that's a cool dude! You ought to let Greg beat somebody's ass! You comment.
I'm 65 and work out on the heavy bag nearly every day for exercise. Your video's make it much more fun. I appreciate your laid back attitude and humor.Thank you very much.
I like the strategy up until the punching starts Throwing punches in a street fight will most likely get broken wrists and/or fingers. I will stick with palm strikes instead. A little less power but safer for the hands.
THIS IS A VERY GOOD VIDEO, THANK YOU SIR FOR TIME PUTTING THIS TOGETHER.
I just have two humble suggestions:
1. It may be prudent to advise people who have not conditioned their hands to use palm strikes to the head.
2. When yourself pushing away from the attacker (which I must add is a genius strategy) I would not say that "I am going to hit you". Self Defense is predicated upon the "victim" being able to prove they had no way out. Therefore, by saying I am going to punch you could be interpreted as premeditation, and this may loose "victm" ammo in a courtroom situation....JUST A THOUGHT.
Yo Trav, haven't watched your vids in years, but I was a fan, and still am. Watching this video I couldn't help but think that when you put you hand out and back away (twice) your giving the other person a chance/opportunity to grab your wrist, which may lead to all sorts of painful scenarios. I don't know jack about fighting, but a lot of my friends were wrestlers back in the day, and one thing I do remember is wrist control, and the power one has over you when or if they were to do so. You never know when this person wants to sucker punch or seize an opportunity to attack.
I'm not saying it's not a good idea to distance yourself calmly, I could just see someone with a temper freaking out about being touched in the slightest even if your backing away. I'm assuming when or if a person grabbed your arm or wrist, you would immediately use your other hand to strike, or maybe you pull your hand back as hard as you can (while twisting) to slip his grip so you don't get pulled into his palace of pain, idk.. lol. Maybe this is an unlikely scenario I've made in my head.
Fantastic video, I love how he teaches verbal judo and de-escalation.
Nice Video Trav, If only I have seen this one year ago, A guy came at me and even tough I have good fighting skill, I didnt know what to do without ending up in jail. Also the guy was too close to me to throw an effective punch or have a good defense. Exactly the situation you describe in the video!
Thanks!
Thank you for teaching me his because I was getting bullied and your tactics worked thanks man love your videos
great video. i studied self defense but your tactics are very solid and straight to the point. ty
Lol i didn't knew these type of videos existed in youtbe. I like these type of videos. Don't stop making them please.
Nice video
Sometimes you don't want to fight but you just have to.
Your giving him a chance and if he doesn't want to back off
You go for it.
Thanks all the videos are great man plus free 😀
Awesome video, I always thought that self defense instruction dangerously neglected any legal aspect of physical combat since a felony charge can ruin your day
Absolutely essential knowledge to have in self defense!
Great video! But those that plan on doing this make sure your state (if in the US) has a Castle doctrine or also known as Stand your ground rule.
the knee move has dropped several big adversaries over the years. techniques and demo fairly accurate. i do not fight in the ri g but do end up in a few situations where self defense attack moves really work. dont freeze, react
Awesome video! I would like to point out, that you pushing him is not "assault", it is "battery" which is defined as "harmful or offensive CONTACT."
Great video. Dont let the keyboard warriors get to you, keep bringing the videos.
I’m watching this before some guy try’s to fight me at school rn so it’s going to be helpful
Here's a real good one my grandpa taught me I know weird
"When you go into a fight always know that the opposing force is just as scared as you are if you are the same size. So this in theory this should make you more confident and to make you even more confident and him more scared do something really odd something no one would do in a fight and see his reaction"
Nice vid Trav, you could pay some attention to the hands while trying to stop the assaulter. keep them at stomach height ready for action with an open palm wich is an worldwide sign to stop. This should be in any routine trying to stop a fight because it is a non-agressive stance but ready to defend yourself. Keep up the good work.
One of the best and the most practical!!good job👍👍👍👍
Love the video's Trav! They're practical and informative but also funny as well. Like your style!
a minute in to the video and i already absolutely love u
Wow this really worked the people in the nursing home didn’t stand a chance