Ten year SOF vet with experience in multiple martial arts. Definitely agree with all of this. Combat is completely different than more controlled environments
I trained my entire life in many arts along with western boxing. I am a Marine and also a blue belt in jiujitsu. I’ve actually worried about what you pointed out but never thought of my knife being taken off me rather I’ve been concerned that while grappling an enemy could easily pull a knife and stab. Thank you for giving us your experience and thank you for your service.
You sometimes see footage of civilian open carriers being victimized with their own handguns because they failed to be aware of who is around them and they did not carry in a retention holster. A predator simply snatched their firearm off their hip and either shot them immediately or held them with their own weapon and got their wallet.
@@connorperrett9559 please share a link. I've been unable to find such videos. I've only found videos of cops being disarmed and shot by their own service pistol.
@@cameronmyers4143 only person I've seen video proof of shooting themselves in the foot was a big ass dude doing a bullshit class in a middle school. Pretty sure he also worked for atf. To his credit he took it like a champ
Make a video about maybe a nutrition? And gym training. What sessions do you use, what you eat daily ? Maybe even a video like day routine or something like that ?
A street fight is about weapons....finally someone speaks the truth!!! The dominant position is on your feet not balled up on the ground ...again speaking the truth!!! Excellent video and subject!!!
Agree with you. Also very well balanced. He's not slamming something and praising something else. Lot of nuance on what works as a civilian (relatively unarmed, facing untrained combatants, not wanting to kill) vs. a soldier (armed, facing combatants with killing intent, and having to kill). Very nice video.
As a life long time student, teacher, and practitioner of SE Asian martial arts it's very interesting to hear Tu's take on how the SE Asian arts are applied in his experiences... thank you sir....
Interesting to hear about a troops weapons being taken off their kit and used on them. I'm just a dirty filthy nasty guard. Our "combatives" training never talks about that, is exactly what you say "position before submission". Great lesson in this vid
Thankful for people like you. You and people alike humble the rest of us through your daily actions. We look up to those people to be better people ourselves. You are an example of what I myself strive to be. I've got a long way to go.. but I work on it. I love the opportunity to learn more everyday.
Great content Tu , been a student of the arts since 6 and continuing to work at it and learn everyday. Thanks for your words of wisdom and your service !
This channel is pure gold! So much good info by a true warrior. I was in special forces in my country too, and I came to the same conclussions as you regarding how can MMA be adapted for combat. I do MMA, but tactical/combat is another thing definitely, so I think it needs modifications. For example, sometimes I come to use techniques of the old Japanese jujutsu -which may be obsolete in MMA, in combination with Filipino Knife techniques. Here we are talking about a different breed of MMA, Combat MMA, the art of deploying the elements of martial arts needed for a specific situation for combat. Clearly, this field has still a lot to explore. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge.
I love this channel , I used to pride myself in ,"survival,shooting skills, prepping...etc etc" until I came across him and realized I ain't shit literally it knocked me down a couple notches . To get this kind of mindset and battleworn skills is very hard to come by and he's taught me so much . I love these videos , if you truly take and apply these things to your life and situations it works , it's not just a physical readiness, or skill readiness it's the mindset that is the most important part you can be tough , you can be smart , you can be both those things but if your mental state isn't top knotch none of that shit matters . I'm far from where I wanna be or need to be but the most important thing is that I notice I'm not. Thanks for all of these videos if you were close id be trying to take your classes
Ronin thank you so much for your service. You inspired me since I subscribed on your page and I saw the first video I have to thank you for everything I learned from you and I have to say it now days I wake up and all can think is in surviving thru the day thanks to you. I would like to go to a training class one day with you as a civilian and with no military experience but I follow a military discipline on my life. Thank you so much for everything you done and you keep doing to teach us everyday.
Ronin Sir, I love this video. Great job, your opinion is spot on, obviously lol. If you don’t mind me mentioning, I think Shim Shin-Do is of worth. SSD saved my life a few times against two knife attacks and several multiple assailant altercations. When living in impoverished neighborhoods people getting jumped is an everyday occurrence. SSD really provides a one stop shop for civilian street survival.
I was trained as a bodyguard where I met several members of the United States military, many of whom were what I believe were US Special Forces and Army Rangers, and most of them shared your sentiments, and not all of them were Filipino-American - some were white, so it wasn't a cultural bias. In my wrestling days I also got to spar with BJJ practitioners who were from the US Navy and I found that even within the context of sport grappling, FMA did it a lot better. I study BJJ these days mostly so I know how to counter them, but I find Kali, Silat, and Systema far more reliable in sparring, and would prefer them in real life.
Yet another extremely informative video. Very straightforward and honest assessment of what to look for in learning fighting systems. Simply outstanding. Job well done.
I always love your videos. You have a good ability to streamline the information you're trying to give. A talent lost on many. As a kid before the marines I also trained in pencak silat techniques to add to my may thai and traditional wrestling. The theory behind it has helped me learn things from other arts and even doing my job a diver in the oil. Maximizing leverage, minimizing your movement and redirecting energy. Which from person to person will vary, especially when you consider age, what you're wearing and potential limits due to injury
Thank you I feel the honesty in your mannerisms and I thank you for your service and I do like your knowledge and your strength in your words god bless you and god bless America
New subscriber and I love his mindset. Trained and taught Sayoc kali and other silat systems, but the low light training received from SK saved my life in an edged-weapon attack in a nightclub against an individual with broken long stem glass. No need to say anymore SK in general is the truth. Spoke with a BJJ player who too, with no situation awareness was stabbed up pretty bad, I trained some Capoeira players, the ex-wife of one instructor nearly lost her life to knife attack, again stabbed up, so Kali in short, priceless.
Can you do a video about your workouts? What types of physical training works best for a warrior like yourself, in guessing it's not bodybuilding. Thank You.
To compare yourself to and to state that you are creating your own style as Bruce Lee did? You're either that good or you're not. I have watched your videos and I'll say this: I believe that you're every bit as good. I have learned much from you and if I progress to half of your skill I'd be truly amazing. I was first introduced to your 10 steps to a fixed blade and just continued from there. You are a credit to this country and your profession. Please keep up with the content.
Thank you for insights into the basic art of warfare. Thank you. This is the second video I have had audio issues with. Thank God no commercials interrupted because I always use head phones and I would have probably lost what little hearing I have left.
Thanks for explaining your views on the subject. I've also felt that BJJ is not always a good option for Cops going to the ground and risk being disarmed by their own weapons. Thank you Tu.
Tu True legit Army Special Forces soldier American Hero never out of the fight against all enemies everywhere including terrorists plus MMA Martial Artist
Kali is very similar to Silat, which is also very similar to certain styles of kung fu. I believe they all came from a similar source thousands of years of ago.
Great Video, I understand the Reasoning behind all the integration of different martial arts into your style. Fascinating. Thanks Tu! I learn a lot in every vid, I wish one day I could get to one of your trainings.
Very informative I to have been in martial arts since I was young and I like you picked what works for me. I to like to stay on my feet as well. I've been in law enforcement for 7years and teach my fellow officers standing and ground techniques. I enjoy your videos and look forward to training with you one day.
Thanks for another video Battle, I always look forward to advice from you. I have been trying to get a ronin hat for EVER! When will u have some in stock? Or how can I find one?
What's your opinion on PTK knife brother? I've gotten a taste of knife with Grandmaster Jon Bais while we worked together in Afghanistan. Moving to Fort Worth soon and there's a PTK school there. I appreciate your videos, you give quality instruction! Semper Fi!
I can attest to what you're saying. As a Krav Maga practitioner I volunteered for a fight experiment. I trained with a BJJ practitioner. He successfully took the fight to the ground; however, he was so focused on position that he never saw the blade trainer cutting at the femoral artery of his leg and into his spleen and kidney. Though he took "dominant" position, in reality, he'd be dead.
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Very interesting to watch. Great vid.
Please get Tu on your show!!!
Please get him on your show. Watched every episode, love them all!
Shaun he's part of da familla
Please have Tu on the show!
@@konsept011 I 2nd this
Tu is a legitimate Scholar of combat. I still can't believe he's generous enough to just give this information away for free.
You need to study Bushindo if you’re wondering why he does this for free.
@@BuddhaCatt I didn’t want to edit it lol.
Ten year SOF vet with experience in multiple martial arts. Definitely agree with all of this. Combat is completely different than more controlled environments
I trained my entire life in many arts along with western boxing. I am a Marine and also a blue belt in jiujitsu. I’ve actually worried about what you pointed out but never thought of my knife being taken off me rather I’ve been concerned that while grappling an enemy could easily pull a knife and stab. Thank you for giving us your experience and thank you for your service.
You sometimes see footage of civilian open carriers being victimized with their own handguns because they failed to be aware of who is around them and they did not carry in a retention holster. A predator simply snatched their firearm off their hip and either shot them immediately or held them with their own weapon and got their wallet.
@@connorperrett9559 please share a link. I've been unable to find such videos.
I've only found videos of cops being disarmed and shot by their own service pistol.
@@SoldierDrewlook on active self protection. There is plenty of them. Two of the recent ones were at gas stations.
Been waiting for a new video. This man is legendary
Ya. The legend of the GB who shot himself in the foot
@@cameronmyers4143 only person I've seen video proof of shooting themselves in the foot was a big ass dude doing a bullshit class in a middle school. Pretty sure he also worked for atf. To his credit he took it like a champ
Make a video about maybe a nutrition? And gym training. What sessions do you use, what you eat daily ? Maybe even a video like day routine or something like that ?
A street fight is about weapons....finally someone speaks the truth!!! The dominant position is on your feet not balled up on the ground ...again speaking the truth!!! Excellent video and subject!!!
You were born to teach these things. Thank you for explaining them in a way in which a regular man like me can grasp the concepts.
Agree with you. Also very well balanced. He's not slamming something and praising something else. Lot of nuance on what works as a civilian (relatively unarmed, facing untrained combatants, not wanting to kill) vs. a soldier (armed, facing combatants with killing intent, and having to kill). Very nice video.
As a life long time student, teacher, and practitioner of SE Asian martial arts it's very interesting to hear Tu's take on how the SE Asian arts are applied in his experiences... thank you sir....
Interesting to hear about a troops weapons being taken off their kit and used on them. I'm just a dirty filthy nasty guard. Our "combatives" training never talks about that, is exactly what you say "position before submission".
Great lesson in this vid
The most legit person, no bs, straight to the point!
Thank you so much, Shifu Ronin!
Please make more videos.
I love the way Tu explains and speaks. definitely one of the reasons i watch all of his videos.
Hey Tu, can you please link up with Vigilance Elite so you can be on the Shawn Ryan show? That way we can hear more about your awesome story. 🙌🏼
They just released the episode. It's epic
@@yosh_iothank you for the heads up!
Yes, it was a great episode
So much respect for this man. A true badass in all the senses.
Hey Tu, I'm watching with headphones and there's no sound in my right ear when you speak. The previous training the mind -video is fine though.
My right headphone has been dying lately and i literally thought "oh it's finally gone" 😂
Same even on speakers audio feels hella weird
@@blademaster9575 same
Same here, thought it was just me haha.
About time I add you to my training bucket list
Definitely worth it
Yes, do so. I haven't attended one of his firearms classes but his knife combat course was excellent.
Thankful for people like you. You and people alike humble the rest of us through your daily actions. We look up to those people to be better people ourselves. You are an example of what I myself strive to be. I've got a long way to go.. but I work on it. I love the opportunity to learn more everyday.
My Heart Beats
Blood Flows through my Veins
Life, Well Lived...
Steve
Never seen Tu happier and a bigger smile on his face than talking martial arts.
Tu looks like he should be fighting dwayne Johnson in the FF series.
No rock is a great actor and could still be starring in action films. We can’t lose him too soon
@@snazdogdbfan251 lol seriously
Great content Tu , been a student of the arts since 6 and continuing to work at it and learn everyday. Thanks for your words of wisdom and your service !
This channel is pure gold! So much good info by a true warrior. I was in special forces in my country too, and I came to the same conclussions as you regarding how can MMA be adapted for combat. I do MMA, but tactical/combat is another thing definitely, so I think it needs modifications. For example, sometimes I come to use techniques of the old Japanese jujutsu -which may be obsolete in MMA, in combination with Filipino Knife techniques. Here we are talking about a different breed of MMA, Combat MMA, the art of deploying the elements of martial arts needed for a specific situation for combat. Clearly, this field has still a lot to explore. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge.
True combat warrior. Thank you for your service. I hope to train with you one day.
Some guys you just DO NOT want to mess with. This is "That Guy".
Theres always That Guy
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx Aaaaand then there's "The Other Guy".
Just thankful you're on our side.
When Tu's mom gave birth to Tu, she asked the Doctor what gender the baby was. The Doctor said it's a MAN.
F that. More like a machine.
Lol
Bro 🤣🤣
LOL yawn get some new material 😂
U say shit
I love this channel , I used to pride myself in ,"survival,shooting skills, prepping...etc etc" until I came across him and realized I ain't shit literally it knocked me down a couple notches . To get this kind of mindset and battleworn skills is very hard to come by and he's taught me so much . I love these videos , if you truly take and apply these things to your life and situations it works , it's not just a physical readiness, or skill readiness it's the mindset that is the most important part you can be tough , you can be smart , you can be both those things but if your mental state isn't top knotch none of that shit matters . I'm far from where I wanna be or need to be but the most important thing is that I notice I'm not. Thanks for all of these videos if you were close id be trying to take your classes
Ronin thank you so much for your service. You inspired me since I subscribed on your page and I saw the first video I have to thank you for everything I learned from you and I have to say it now days I wake up and all can think is in surviving thru the day thanks to you. I would like to go to a training class one day with you as a civilian and with no military experience but I follow a military discipline on my life. Thank you so much for everything you done and you keep doing to teach us everyday.
Ronin Sir, I love this video.
Great job, your opinion is spot on, obviously lol. If you don’t mind me mentioning, I think Shim Shin-Do is of worth. SSD saved my life a few times against two knife attacks and several multiple assailant altercations. When living in impoverished neighborhoods people getting jumped is an everyday occurrence. SSD really provides a one stop shop for civilian street survival.
You are Legendary and one of my heroes! Thank you for your knowledge and service. Respect
That is some powerful knowledge!!!!!
Thank you for your service. I truly appreciate it sir. Also for all the knowledge and content you put out there
Thank you for this presentation. I like the mixed style approach. No one perfect form out there, except the one that produces peace instead.
I like to hear your insight on training cause coming from somebody who had as much training as you means a lot to us who have had none
Thankyou for your service and dedication.
Incredible. This is what I’ve been hoping and waiting for. Keep them coming.
Amazing video Tu, i would like to see one of your workouts. U are in shape!
I was trained as a bodyguard where I met several members of the United States military, many of whom were what I believe were US Special Forces and Army Rangers, and most of them shared your sentiments, and not all of them were Filipino-American - some were white, so it wasn't a cultural bias.
In my wrestling days I also got to spar with BJJ practitioners who were from the US Navy and I found that even within the context of sport grappling, FMA did it a lot better.
I study BJJ these days mostly so I know how to counter them, but I find Kali, Silat, and Systema far more reliable in sparring, and would prefer them in real life.
You need to seek help for your compulsive lying bro
@@SundownTE LOL I actually posted evidence on my Facebook, dipshit. You know how to look for it.
@@SundownTE What's your Facebook, son? I'll PM you.
You were credible to you mentioned systema
Always looking forward to see new videos. Thank you for your Service and then years you served keeping USA safe. God bless you and again Thank You.
I 100% agree with Tu’s philosophy of practicing different styles to develop well rounded skills, as there is no perfect martial art. 🙏🏻
Yet another extremely informative video. Very straightforward and honest assessment of what to look for in learning fighting systems. Simply outstanding. Job well done.
I’m so happy to see fresh ronin content
I always love your videos. You have a good ability to streamline the information you're trying to give. A talent lost on many. As a kid before the marines I also trained in pencak silat techniques to add to my may thai and traditional wrestling. The theory behind it has helped me learn things from other arts and even doing my job a diver in the oil. Maximizing leverage, minimizing your movement and redirecting energy. Which from person to person will vary, especially when you consider age, what you're wearing and potential limits due to injury
This is good training. Thank you Tu.
Call Of Duty led me here when your skin first hit the store. Im glad i did my research. Keep it coming. Much love from your Samoan fans 💪🤙
Was wondering when I,d hear from you again.Really enjoy your videos and hope to meet you someday Thanks Tu...
Thank you for all the new content!!!!
It was very interesting to hear why you pick certain martial arts over others.Great video as always take care.
His calmness is unreal
Spoken like a true samurai. In the times of the samurai - ground equals death. Respect Ronin 🙏
Thank you for sharing your life story. You've really just about done it all!
You're my hero in a lot of ways. So thankful to discover your channel.
Thank you I feel the honesty in your mannerisms and I thank you for your service and I do like your knowledge and your strength in your words god bless you and god bless America
Thank you for sharing your insights and experience!
New subscriber and I love his mindset. Trained and taught Sayoc kali and other silat systems, but the low light training received from SK saved my life in an edged-weapon attack in a nightclub against an individual with broken long stem glass. No need to say anymore SK in general is the truth. Spoke with a BJJ player who too, with no situation awareness was stabbed up pretty bad, I trained some Capoeira players, the ex-wife of one instructor nearly lost her life to knife attack, again stabbed up, so Kali in short, priceless.
Tu your content is awesome and real time and meets me right where im at everyday, I look forward to taking your course soon its on my bucket list.
You're an inspiration Mr. Lam! Good days to you sir!
Thanks again sir great video. Keep em coming.
I love all of your work sir thank you
Thank you for your service!
Very helpful sir thank you!
Can you do a video about your workouts? What types of physical training works best for a warrior like yourself, in guessing it's not bodybuilding. Thank You.
True legend keep kicking ass out there !!!
I love this man. I just want to meet him and have him train me along with getting a picture and an autograph.
To compare yourself to and to state that you are creating your own style as Bruce Lee did? You're either that good or you're not. I have watched your videos and I'll say this: I believe that you're every bit as good. I have learned much from you and if I progress to half of your skill I'd be truly amazing. I was first introduced to your 10 steps to a fixed blade and just continued from there. You are a credit to this country and your profession. Please keep up with the content.
Thank you for insights into the basic art of warfare. Thank you. This is the second video I have had audio issues with. Thank God no commercials interrupted because I always use head phones and I would have probably lost what little hearing I have left.
Outstanding! Life in every breath. 🤚🏾🤛🏾
Of course a modern day Ronin would use Tupac for the intro! 😎💪
Been waiting for this video!
Tu u da big dawg, Sir
I love these videos
Thanks for explaining your views on the subject. I've also felt that BJJ is not always a good option for Cops going to the ground and risk being disarmed by their own weapons. Thank you Tu.
Great video Tu! Very informative, and it added another dimension to my training theory. Life in every breath bruh indeed!
Tu True legit Army Special Forces soldier American Hero never out of the fight against all enemies everywhere including terrorists plus MMA Martial Artist
Kali is one of the best martial art..🇵🇭
Kali is very similar to Silat, which is also very similar to certain styles of kung fu. I believe they all came from a similar source thousands of years of ago.
Thank you for sharing. The advice is invaluable. 'Rah.
Tu is right, BJJ Is a great marital arts but it isn't the fighting style you only want to have when to multiple attackers.
Great Video, I understand the Reasoning behind all the integration of different martial arts into your style. Fascinating. Thanks Tu! I learn a lot in every vid, I wish one day I could get to one of your trainings.
BJJ and Muay Thai right here, Love martial arts! Great video.
That’s a great base right there
It's awesome to hear about the evolution of a topic I had so many questions about. Thanks for the great lesson!
My left ear is loving this
I agree with this practical approach and the theory. Thank You
Very great man , in my small opinion , everyone can learn from Mr. Tu
You are a humble man, sir. A man seeking knowledge is a wealth of wisdom
Never clicked faster in my life.
Very informative I to have been in martial arts since I was young and I like you picked what works for me. I to like to stay on my feet as well. I've been in law enforcement for 7years and teach my fellow officers standing and ground techniques. I enjoy your videos and look forward to training with you one day.
Outstanding content Sir.
Also great, to see Tu smile more
Yooooooooo Tu is bumping 2PAC! Respect
I was thinking the same thing!
Make a video about some of the situations you have been in and what you did.
Excellent channel, rock on!
LOVE IT MAN, EXHALENT CONTENT. Right on , keep them coming......,..
Thanks for all the Info you gave your community!
Would be awsome if you went on Jocko's podcast, both you blokes are great men!
Great Content Tu, Really appreciate these videos. Hope to meet you also
You are awesome sir!! I would love to be one of your students.
Thanks for another video Battle, I always look forward to advice from you. I have been trying to get a ronin hat for EVER! When will u have some in stock? Or how can I find one?
What's your opinion on PTK knife brother? I've gotten a taste of knife with Grandmaster Jon Bais while we worked together in Afghanistan. Moving to Fort Worth soon and there's a PTK school there. I appreciate your videos, you give quality instruction! Semper Fi!
Thx Tu!
I can attest to what you're saying. As a Krav Maga practitioner I volunteered for a fight experiment. I trained with a BJJ practitioner. He successfully took the fight to the ground; however, he was so focused on position that he never saw the blade trainer cutting at the femoral artery of his leg and into his spleen and kidney.
Though he took "dominant" position, in reality, he'd be dead.
Love you bro . Would love to train with you. We teach Krav Maga, jiujitsu ( old school top game dominant ) panantucan - filipino dirty boxing.
I got your Operator Bundle in Modern Warfare yesterday.
Not disappointed.
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