I know this is off topic Art of Guitar subscribers, but I just had to put this video out to combat some of these insane and unrealistic women’s self-defense videos that have been coming out lately. Martial arts is a huge part of my life so I felt the need to put this out into the world. Please pass this on to anyone who you think could benefit from it. Thanks -Mike
How about a video about self defense techniques for guitarists trying to protect themselves from angry/drunk punters? Best way to use your guitar to shield your solar plexus? dodging beer bottles? abandon your equipment and make a run for it? i wouldn't know i have never been in that situation but i have heard stories from friends about people losing expensive gear/having it damaged.
as a fellow martial artist, I agree… run your ass off! scream, bring attention to yourself…. take the foo fighter self defense course.. RUN!!!! WE RUNNNN!
yes! I remember when we were just 20+ and a girlfriend of a buddy just for fun tried to tickle me a few times and I realized I was almost strong enough to hold her BOTH arms by the wrist with ONE HAND and she couldn't tickle me, so with two hands I could just hold her and she couldn't even move. Problem solved! I'm not a big guy and she was just a girly looking girl but she just couldn't continue so she stopped. Now if I had any intention of overpowering her … and if I was stronger and bigger … I realized the HUGE difference! Obviously, she is my friend and we were just goofing around and I would never ever use force against any small or big female but if she was scared that would have made her a little stronger. However in a real situation with an aggressive, bigger guy these self-defense steps are COMPLETELY useless. If females active in any kind of organized martial art training gets abused by some fat lazy "acquaintance" that's another story, but that takes a few years to get anything useful out of that training. Don't forget that, girls, women and ladies! :/
absolutely agree omg! i wouldn't try and fight someone with martial arts skills that i learned from a 2hour class or a youtube video or something. i'd gtfo. but i think that's what most people's natural reactions will be anyway, no matter what they saw in a video.
If I am ever attacked, the only thing that I have that is automatic, that I can do in a primal situation without thinking about it, is a Travis pick. I'm literally going to grab the attacker's arm and do a Travis pick on his forearm. My guess is that while he is cracking up I can make my getaway…
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wow this is a weird guitar lesson
A bit out of the ordinary for this channel but I'm glad u made this video. Thumbs up from me!
How about a video about self defense techniques for guitarists trying to protect themselves from angry/drunk punters? Best way to use your guitar to shield your solar plexus? dodging beer bottles? abandon your equipment and make a run for it? i wouldn't know i have never been in that situation but i have heard stories from friends about people losing expensive gear/having it damaged.
as a fellow martial artist, I agree… run your ass off! scream, bring attention to yourself…. take the foo fighter self defense course.. RUN!!!! WE RUNNNN!
Anyone have the tabs for biting people?
Good points. Rule #1 is situational awareness to not put yourself in a situation where you get attacked
Thank you! I used to teach self-defense classes for women, as well, and you are spot on about these videos!
Thankyou senpai.
yes! I remember when we were just 20+ and a girlfriend of a buddy just for fun tried to tickle me a few times and I realized I was almost strong enough to hold her BOTH arms by the wrist with ONE HAND and she couldn't tickle me, so with two hands I could just hold her and she couldn't even move. Problem solved! I'm not a big guy and she was just a girly looking girl but she just couldn't continue so she stopped. Now if I had any intention of overpowering her … and if I was stronger and bigger … I realized the HUGE difference! Obviously, she is my friend and we were just goofing around and I would never ever use force against any small or big female but if she was scared that would have made her a little stronger. However in a real situation with an aggressive, bigger guy these self-defense steps are COMPLETELY useless. If females active in any kind of organized martial art training gets abused by some fat lazy "acquaintance" that's another story, but that takes a few years to get anything useful out of that training. Don't forget that, girls, women and ladies! :/
Really great video. I think the videos for women's self-defence are part of the culture hell bent on showing women and men are the same.
Good advice.
Can you tab this out?? 😂
absolutely agree omg!
i wouldn't try and fight someone with martial arts skills that i learned from a 2hour class or a youtube video or something. i'd gtfo. but i think that's what most people's natural reactions will be anyway, no matter what they saw in a video.
Best self defence is run.. that simple
If I am ever attacked, the only thing that I have that is automatic, that I can do in a primal situation without thinking about it, is a Travis pick. I'm literally going to grab the attacker's arm and do a Travis pick on his forearm. My guess is that while he is cracking up I can make my getaway…
Well put. Primal instincts are your best friend if not formally educated to defend yourself.
did you ever try to make Bruce lee sounds with your guitar WAHHH!! WHAO!! ITS FUN
If everyone carried a gun like a cellphone…
I'll throw my guitar at them and run away!