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Eric
Eric
14 years ago

You need a damn TV show, Jack. You’re one of the most knowledgably well rounded and pragmatically reasonable “personalities” I’ve ever heard. I think you’d really get along with Phil Elmore of http://www.themartialist.com.

You should consider having him on as a guest.

Doug
Doug
14 years ago

Great show Jack.

What do the Russians think about pepper spray? I agree with you about the knife thing, pepper spray is a much better alternative.

I liked the insight into the criminal mind. My thoughts are that they may not have morals but they have values. They value things like looking good to their peers, being feared, quick money, and easy living.

I agree that most violent encounters can be avoided, as long as one doesn’t let their ego get in the way and risk permanent damage.

Thanks.

dax
dax
14 years ago

Awesome show, Jack!
What you said about remaining calm and relaxed while maintaining confidence cannot be emphsized enough. For one you are giving the opposition no reason to get more aggressive and thus avoiding the confrontation. second, when in a relaxed state one can generate a lot more power with their strikes. and last, body blows are much less damaging when absorbed by a loose and relaxed body. True greats of mma world posesse this capacity to remain calm under all fighting conditions. Case in point, Fedor Emelianenko (who also happens to be a Ukrainian/Russian fighter, and humble sportsman I might add)

Justin in Boston
Justin in Boston
14 years ago

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Hey Jack, were this podcast not so comprehensive on what the average person should know, it could be considered an infomercial for your old work.

I stumbled on marketingice’s channel on youtube.

I’m almost sold… how about an awesome deal for the MSB eh?

Taylor Davis
Taylor Davis
14 years ago

Great Show!!

As a former cop, this is something that is near and dear to me. I still remember my first fight in uniform. I lost but was saved by a few bouncers. Guy was hopped up on booze and something else. I wasnt ready for the fight.

Its not going to be anything like you imagine.

TeamStone
TeamStone
14 years ago

Interesting knife discussion. People talk about firearms training all the time. You should also take knife training (empty hands vs. knife and knife vs. knife). There aren’t many places to get quality knifing training, but you’ll find it very valuable. If nothing else, it will teach you how bad you should want to avoid a knife fight!

Chris
Chris
14 years ago

I have yet to listen to this podcast (so I don’t know if Jack said it) but the most prominent quote with regards to knife fighting that sticks out in my mind is this one:

Q: Who wins in a knife fight?
A: The guy who dies last.

Dene Brock
14 years ago

Awesome show! I plan to let my 10 year old son hear this one. We’ve tried to explain to him that REAL fights are nothing like TV/Movie fights, but he just gets that “yeah..yeah…” look on his face. You know, the one that all kids get when their lame parents try to tell them something…:)

basszack
basszack
14 years ago

If you are truly tough you don’t walk around with your chest out trying to make others think you are tough.I lift weights, work on my judo,jujitsu,and my boxing every day because I don’t want to fight.I agree that you shouldn’t want to look threatening but looking like a fighter usually is enough to not have to fight.Defusing a situation through appearance is also important.I haven’t had a fight in years and I’d like to keep it that way.

Boredparamedic
Boredparamedic
14 years ago

Have you ever heard of Commotio cordis? It is caused by a strike to the chest causing Ventricular Fibrillation and causes the heart to basically stop pumping blood. There are documented cases where this has killed football players.Any actual contact in practicing strikes or sparring could cause this and caution must be used!(http://www.la12.org/pdf/Ch29.pdf)A discussion of this. Thanks for all that you do!!!

Ian
Ian
14 years ago

After this show I spoke to a systema instructor and have arranged a course in my city later in the year. I have never trained in systema but have been in martial arts for over 25 years. Thanks Jack you confirmed what I all ready thought. Keep up the good work Can you get Val on the show maybe?

Kevin
Kevin
14 years ago

Jack,

Great show! Now follw-up with a part 2 or discuss situational awareness topics (including color code of awareness)..

Thanks and God Bless…

David Kochan
14 years ago

Excellent show, Jack. I especially liked your emphasis on the threat of multiple attackers in fight, i.e., getting stabbed in the back while fighting the one threat that you perceive instead perceiving multiple threats.

Inbox485
Inbox485
14 years ago

I’ve been training in something or other since I was 4. I started training in a Aikijujitsu derivative when I was 15. So I have tons of training, but only about an ounce of been there done that (which is about an once more than I’d care to have – but that’s life). Everything you’ve said is the conclusions that survivors come away with.

In one of my cross training experiences, I was working with a TKD studio. They had a pile of boards about 2 feet high in the corner. I asked if those were for breaking and they said no because they were center of the grain boards and were too difficult to break. I asked if I could give it a try and the guy picked through the pile to find what he thought was the toughest. He was right in that it was harder to break than your average pine board. I knocked a 3″ wide section out of the middle. The way I was taught to hit sounds identical to the way you described. After showing them the mechanics of it (which took all of about 5 minutes), they were making quick work of 2-3 of those “unbreakable” boards.

Also the calm collected response is a life saver. Won’t go into that since this comment is getting too long already.

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