“And You’re Thinking…I’m Gunna Choke This Guy Out”
When trying to find a good video on street fighting and a practical way to fight at a bar or on the street, I came across this video. Bas Rutten is a well known MMA fighter and has been in the UFC and has done matches in Japan and all over. He brings a certain style of teaching to his students that anyone can enjoy. Bas is a feirce fighter who likes to mix it up a little and eventhough he is seen as being a little sadistic, i hear he is a good guy and very nice in real life. First off before you watch this video, I will say this now, I do NOT recommend to anyone that I am saying do this stuff, I’m just reviewing the video and taking the practicality at face value. I’m reviewing the video for educational and entertainment purposes only, on that happy note watch and enjoy.
The video has a comedy side to it as well as informative, and there is actually a good sense of usefulness as well. Of course this is just my opinion but Bas is able to demonstrate some good moves to do someone and there are no fancy kicks or jump spin round-house kicks. It’s simple and to the point. Usually when you’re in a fight the fancier and showy moves that we do in some of the traditional forms of martial arts aren’t the most practical, but they serve a common purpose of representing your art form and other characteristics as well.
For the more realistic use though, the moves that he shows you are more common sense in nature and deliver more damage and quality then the more traditional kata moves. Even though he likes to be a little harsh on his helper (by smashing his head off the table a couple times) he wants to show you that these moves will work if executed correctly. The use of a table corner or table top can work if you can get your opponent in the right situation, so he shows his insight into that realm as well.
Though the high kicks and flips are nice to see, the more common and simple moves are the best for fights. The less energy you have to expel and take up all your lungs while fighting the better. Bas is able to show and present a good use of simple techniques that can work. He uses multiple styles from what I can see in his video. We can see a little aikido and judo; along with some ju-jitsu and kickboxing present in his techniques that he shows us. I like the use of locks and holds that he demonstrates and I don’t mind the occasional bounce of the attackers head off the counter move, or the breaking of his foot while he is sitting down as well. He makes a claim near the end of his video about how he believes in two eyes for an eye instead of one (a reference to Hammurabi’s Code) is the way to go. What he is saying is that he means that you should do more damage to your opponent then what he was trying to enforce on you.
The Ultimate Use of a Bar Stool
Also another key concept that Mr. Rutten likes to use in his video is the use of his environment. He makes sure for the audience to understand that not only is your hands a weapon of self-defense, but a stool or table corner. Be aware of your surroundings and how to use it to your fullest advantage. I agree with Bas that using a bar stool to keep your attacker at bay is a good way to keep the distance, but eventually your going to have to drop that bad boy and get in there.
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Overall I think this video is a great one, and it demonstrates some pretty accurate positions of moves that can work in a dire situation. For what its worth, take it as you are and get out of it what you want. Everyone will always get something different out of the video and what they see in general. I tihnk the reason why a lot of people like Bas is because he has that comedian style to him and a hint of sadistic as well. I would reccomend watching Bas’s clips on youtube and try to implicate some of his moves into your art style. He has a good sense of knowledge in the martial arts world and you can learn some useful information from him as well. I give it five “Elbow breaking cracks” out of five.
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