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Self-Defense Strategy for the Push and Shove

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Matthew Caughey says:

I would think charging while firing a handgun so long as you have a permit
would be effective plus improve your hit chances as the range diminishes 

Adam Lambert says:

What’s up Nick fyi I really like your videos regarding defense/fight
techniques. You really strike me as a person with a lot of experience in
the field of mma. I’ve gotta ask though, would it be appropriate to do the
same method as shown in this clip, (circling out from your opponent rather
than straight back while maintaining a safe distance to avoid the chance a
wild haymaker punch will land flush) and instead driving in and either
going for the clinch, underhook, or a body lock? 

martin brown says:

I reckon if he pushes you with two hands to the chest you could raise your
hands in a prayer position both hands together facing each other verticaly
like those monks do when they meditate,raise your arms and hands so they
are inbetween his forearms and hit both his forearms out to the side with
all your speed and power,then use both your hands to get his jugulars with
like an inward sort of karate chop.theres a few things you could do,as his
arms are in an open position,do all this as fast as possible,good move or
dangerous one?

Daniel Skipp says:

I love Nick’s vids but I myself would never let a hostile touch me twice.
When they touch you they can control you and hit you before you can react.
A push can become a grab and then you often can’t easily get away [breaking
a grip twisted up in your shirt is not always easy] whilst they may
grapple you or use a weapon or others attack.

Rich Limon says:

Great vids! Like that you focus on principles and not prearranged defenses
that never work. What headgear do you use?

Nick Drossos says:

@MediumSizedCrane thanks..

A. Mason says:

Good advice and good video! It holds the viewers attention with no cuts,
and that is very difficult to do.

Matt Spurlock says:

These are the most informative self defense videos I’ve seen on youtube.
Thanks for all the great info!

carnivalwrestler says:

A lot of altercations start with pushing, especially true of bullies, good
to see someone address this very typical street situation. Thanks for
posting.

CamDudeYouRok says:

Great videos

Calle Wiktorén says:

But you don’t, the way you learn out defense is how street fights actually
are

Nick Drossos says:

@CarpMagic95 glad to hear my videos can help..

gypsykatcher30 says:

The pyschological distraction method you mentioned before works really well
im guessing. Havent used it yet. But to get someone to start thinking, then
ever attack or move away, is effective im guessing.

Nick Drossos says:

@BRichLife thanks..

D. R. Silva says:

This is definitely the most practical training I’ve seen on youtube. Good
job, sir :D.

Nick Drossos says:

@bertjuhnl for sure good point looking at your surroundings as ur talking..

Pob Marley says:

Loved how you said “if you wanna take off then do it as who cares” in the
way in which you did because it came across so perfectly natural. Some
people such as my little nephew are not confident enough (yet) to take or
defend against those larger than or even smaller than them. Im teaching him
stuff best i can but having to watch these in order to do it. Hes shy, tiny
and wont go to classes of this kind but enjoys enjoys watching them on here.

Pob Marley says:

:o) no problemo

BRichLife says:

ive watched about 12 of ur videos so far and all of them are good. they
have REAL teachniques in REAL motion, and real life scenarios, from a
person who I think, as it seems, has acctually seen and been in REAL street
fihts. Good vids man, thanks for em.

Cleano Cavalcante says:

@creativecombats I’m impressed with the practicalness aspects of all your
videos. They are incredibly instructional and really straight to the point.
It’s sad to see some “fantasy pressure point one hit KO self defence”
videos get tons of views and likes. You are also a great master, has
excelent didactic, know how to pass the knowledge. I’d really like to
You’re the real deal, congratulations. 🙂

Pob Marley says:

He acts silly if i say running or not fighting is ok. Embarrassment maybe?
Im struggling a little now and not sure im showing the right stuff anymore.
I wasnt going to show him this vid for instance but he has to hear you
during that taking off part cos tho it hurts a little i do know he will
listen & benifit abit more than when ive said similar to him as he seems to
zone right into the vids and listen with respect to the tutor figures in
theese vids. Anyway that part was great, thanks.

darkside3704 says:

@RedGr3mlinz Actually most times circling to the left is a better option.
also the closer your in toward your opponents hay makers the less force of
the blow you actually take. plus its easier to see body movement. it takes
practice i say about 400 fights worth of practice to get used to everything
and what to expect. in military school we did drills like this were an
everyday occurance.

Nick Drossos says:

@mattspurlock ur welcome thanks for watching

Nick Drossos says:

@darkside3704 good points..true the close u stay the harder the haymaker is
to land..

SthlmsStreet Shadow says:

A thought went to my mind when i saw this. You say “move around” … so if
i move around, i will some time move in to his strike range? .. I mean – if
i move right – if he counter fast and do a right hay maker he have both my
momentum to the right “going INTO” his fist? .. or am i thinkin wrong now?
Thank you 4 all the awesome videos.

Nick Drossos says:

@cleanocavalcante thanks man, try to keep them real..

ldpole45 says:

Smart movement. Thanks for posting.

KFC Burglar says:

“YOU KEEP STARING AT ME MAN WHAT’S YO PROBLEM!”

i7rs says:

That little guy is funny man, like me 😀 But thanks for the video, very
good one.

Sean Leonhard says:

Ahh yes my signature move… A large shove!

Calle Wiktorén says:

i love your videos. I’ve seen alot of different kind of defense clips but
they all figure a fight wrong

Nick Drossos says:

@CamDudeYouRok thanks ..

TheHollywoodundeadma says:

ive used this when i got bullied the guy had a broken nose,and a broke wrist

TheNewAlias says:

What happens when the guy has a samurai sword

elendiel says:

I especially love the fact that you switch up the starting scenario. One
time you start by your opponent headlocking you, another time you begin by
getting punched. This is realy important in my opinion, because on the
street, you will never face something like : “Ok, get your guard up, and 3,
2, 1, go!”.

Nick Drossos says:

@SaintsnotSinners thank u.

Nick Drossos says:

@h0odz01 i have go check out some of my newer vids..

Nick Drossos says:

@RedGr3mlinz move around at the same time look for an improvised weapon or
if he has a weopn conceled ..be prepared to move in or go premetive, ur are
moving around to give him a harder time to set up a solid shot..surprise
attack..hit first and hard and get the hell out fast..

Nick Drossos says:

@carnivalwrestler Thanks fights often start this way…lots of verbal and
psychologie prior to the first strike..

h0odz01 says:

do video’s on kicking ! there needed on the tube !

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