Close-Quarter Fighting Technique

Today I will be trying out Keysi Fighting Method (This is what Batman used in movies). Could this be the ultimate answer to self defense on the street? Let's watch it and find out!

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[KevinLeeVlog]

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[christophermetz]

One of the things my Kali instructor would always say is that he's less afraid of the guy that can advertise himself as a fighter either before or during a fight and much more afraid of the guy that makes it look like he doesnt know what he's doing. I think this form of martial art lends itself well to that second kind of fighter.

[akiles]

I like the shielding part, the use of walls and the concept of every movement is an attack. It can be used to enrich other self defense approaches

[MajesticBlueFalcon]

This guy is intense. The way he lifted his shoulders and dipped his chin almost instantly, and the way he moves is legit. This system looks outstanding for dealing with the 80% of people that don't know how to fight. Good stuff Kevin!

[buckgs]

I like the way Alan baker simplified the system to a more direct line of attack as opposed to constantly moving the arms around in a covering motion.
You can tell he has study the system and tweaked it to suit a more aggressive approach.

Let’s see more of Alan’s take on street combat using keysi system.

[douglasyonker]

I’ve seen several similar techniques in 52 Blocks. Mark MacYoung also included lessons like this in some of his books back in the 90s.
I like how KFM has a focus on the science of movement.

[slchance]

We have one of these schools in my town. About 8 years ago, I took the class for a summer before going back to college. It was unforgettable and made me comfortable in uncomfortable situation.
1.)Some nights, we trained in the alley behind the school, with a strobe light. It was dark, smelled like dumpster, could sometimes hear roaches scurrying in the trash and you could feel the gravel and broken glass under your feet. At first, It felt REAL and REAL threatening to even BE there, much less practice 3-on-1 drills. CONCEPT: get comfortable fighting in a parking lot in scary places.
2.)Nearly every technique is practiced against 3-4 opponents, and you alternate your "primary target." All opponents have focus mitts on and smack you around. It doesnt injure, but it hurts a LOT, if you dont move fluidly and keep you guard up. You learn to accept collateral damage on your own body. "Take pain to the shoulder, tricep, or wrist to avoid pain to your nose, face, or neck." CONCEPT: get comfortable being outnumbered and KNOWING that you CAN NOT win, so you are motivated to ESCAPE THE FIGHT as FAST as possible.
3.)Near the end of the session, we have practice in the room, with the lights off, strobe light on, and a SMOKE machine, to simulate a nightclub environment. Sometimes, loud, crappy music. Higher belts will weave through the "crowd" and randomly push you while you're trying your technique. CONCEPT: get used to sensory overload and unpredictable human obstacles in crowds
4.)During this time, SOMETIMES...the instructor will give a random student the job to walk amongst us carrying an orange rubber handgun which he is attempting to surprise you and jam into your ribs. TRAINING CONCEPT: situational awareness to spot a gunner in the crowd who is the attacker's friend
5.)Sometimes, we start on our back, surrounded by 4 standing attackers, and the drill is to get to your feet as quickly as possible, while taking the fewest hits/kicks CONCEPT: learn to not ball up in fear if knocked down and surrounded, but INSTEAD learn how to move to get to your feet ASAP from the ground.

While I only did it for a few months, but dark parking lots, sensory overload, being outnumbered and overwhelmed, and watching for a gun in a crowd are all things that I got COMFORTABLE with, even though I didnt get close to mastering any of these skills. I definitely learned something new.

Is it a great style? I'm the wrong guy to ask: I just dabbled, but it definitely was an eye opener to look at the world from less of a victim POV.

[user-kv]

probably the most interesting tricks and combat methods I've seen.
This guy is really very impressive. I really like the way he explains.

And his body and muscles are incredible

[stevekaczmarczyk]

I'm 55 and I grew up, , 3 breathing, , seeing, standing, , , but I love this guys stuff, , it's very true movements, , , , please show more

[protector]

Thanks Kevin for being a true martial artist and bringing more light to even the lesser known arts. One of the things I like about this art is the use of elbows and hammerfists as opposed to punches, safer in a no self defense situation.

[bearinabag]

11 minutes in and Kevin FINALLY says “dude chill out” in the nicest way lol

[msvalkyrie]

Best part ? Kevin's face when Alan makes his move on him. ? A genuine
W T F dude ?!?! Great stuff chaps !!

[CoachKussenVuist]

The thing i dislike about reality based self defense is that the teachers/coach/practitioner almost always go full speed during the explanation part while the students is still in listening mode.

It feel a bit like a cheapshot to claim effectiveness in this type of situation where the student is not commited to attacking at all.
Not saying its not a good style or coach but i really prefer when a coach gives a student the chance to also get into fight mode.

[camiloiribarren]

The Keysi method of violently taking the opponent space is similar to Bajiquan body checks.
This is great to learn.

[nickyeng]

Interesting! I love your quest to learn more. Your enthusiasm for your guests and the skills they bring is admirable. You are one of the best Kevin. Thanks again.

[HypnoRiffsGuitar]

That’s one of the best videos on self defense I’ve watched. It works, I learned this concept from a JKD instructor who was teaching several classes in different arts . Looks like what I learned in Silat, and this was all covered in his Intense Defense class. Great video.

[cringusmoss]

The shielding aspect is extremely familiar to anyone who watches master wong. I see him drive forward and intercept with elbows all the time. Even training with scenarios

[Jedi_Jed]

I thought this was going to be another gimmicky fighting system but I’m impressed. After seeing how chaotic real fights are I’ve adopted a similar approach. Reminds me of certain Shaolin styles too. Nice demonstration.

[lefiosalex]

You can immediately tell the difference between a fighter and a lethal weapon when you see this guy. Dude is terrifying

[kunedoman]

That's some real "sweet" street defense! Like to more from this guy! Great video as always Kevin.