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This Self-Defense System Was Built in Nightclubs, Not Dojos | Fred Mastro Exposé

Fred Mastro is not your typical martial artist. Born in Charleroi, Belgium — a city once called the ugliest in the world — Fred built his system, the Mastro Defence System (MDS), out of necessity. This documentary explores his philosophy, his background as a nightclub bouncer, and the real-world applications that shaped his approach to self-defense. This is not sport. It’s not choreography. It’s what happens when rules disappear. In this film, we cover: What makes MDS different from traditional martial arts How Fred uses pain compliance tactics developed in dangerous environments The controversial techniques that spark debate in the self-defense world Interviews with fighters, coaches, and students who’ve trained with Fred The viral “fish gill” move that had the entire seminar saying “ah-ha” If you’re interested in Krav Maga, combatives, or street fighting. this is a deep dive into the mindset of a man who lives between two worlds—civilized and anti-social. Start Training Kung Fu San Soo & Knife Fighting at: https://www.fightelevator.com Featuring: Fred Mastro (Founder of MDS) Cliff Odette (Head of MDS North America) Seminar footage and student testimonials Want to get 10% off of WakWak sticks? Use code MDS10 @ www.WakWak.store

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@StripMallSensei says:

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@Vyttoryo85 says:

"one of the most dangerous man in the world" … You've never seen him fight 😂 he is a fraud

@tomwd.2825 says:

Well, if he is that good why isn't he the best mma fighter ever?

@Kc3751-c8s says:

He demonstrated very effectively in the first clip of how an unsuspecting person can get caught off guard with a throat strike by an attacker pretending to act normal. That’s the lesson? Expect to be hit anytime, anywhere, by anyone. Even the guy you’re paying money to show you how to defend yourself. 😂

@argentinavr says:

JAJAJJAJAJAJAJJA come on, so many ladys there

@Doe-Nutz72 says:

Worf Pack?!?

@jonlucaslastra1637 says:

Why so many people joining bullshido party?

@KONRRAD_KURZE930 says:

So… you practice Indonesian silat

@FrederickGurney-w5r says:

He’s not gonna to be fuck all if he doesn’t fix his liver problem he has serious problems with his liver

@Voxclamantis says:

Why would he teach elite fighting techniques to criminals and then claim it as part of his resume? Confusing.

@robertnewell4054 says:

Seems like he had lots of Pencak Silat intermixed in his System
EDIT: My Animal Spirit leans towards Bighorn Sheep ….

@SpectreJL says:

12:00 you can side step that

@thejetshowlive says:

Soooo… the system is based on hitting people who aren't ready to defend, very quickly in the neck (or some other vital body part) when they least expect it…. during a demo?
"Ok, pretend like you're going to punch me with your left hand" <Then all of a sudden, does a blinding fast attack to the student.> "See how that works?! Like an alpha wolf attacking a sheep." Then howls.
<eye roll>

@danzigrulze5211 says:

So kids, what did we learn from this video?

@jaredholland3563 says:

Protect yourself at all time 😂

@KatarinaKranz says:

Disrespect his family? Like what. Calling his wife a pig. That deserves an assault conviction. MastroMoron

@dimakarpov1956 says:

Very good. I see many principles I got (build, earn and extract) from the numerous Soviet Boxing sparring, one of them is inner elbow control (12:20). The techniques are working.

@jdude9002 says:

Very entertaining

@jdude9002 says:

Fred vs master Wong would be cool

@eb7491 says:

Lmao. This crap wouldn't work.

@TyMcCullough-x7x says:

He's a bunch of bullshit he ripped of from the tower worker community

@stephenpatton8690 says:

I am an ardvark

@ossnertom says:

Bullshitdo. Slow crap is easy

@divinusmaximus1315 says:

Is this the little brother of Steven Seagal? Another fake master? :)))) This whole thing gives you the feeling of a stupid cult…..

@KahlifaMohammed says:

بعض الهراء في قتال الحقيقي قتال او مقتول

@sinnombre8510 says:

I love to think this is Michael.

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