[video=youtube;sn2_gn6ERoI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn2_gn6ERoI[/video]
Because if I know a fight is coming, I want my hands folded across my chest.
You don't understand the mechanics of fighting huh? Arms crossed is an effective guard. If someone takes a sucker punch, you won't be able to react from your waist of hips. Crossed arms is a useful tool if you are in a position where you 1) Can't deescalate or 2) cannot back up.
There is also a reason bouncers stand like this, and why there was a little blurb in the video regarding bouncers.
Pretty bold statement about someone you don't know. Crossed arms is certainly better than some other options, but I think cedartop DOES understand the mechanics of fighting and understands that he'd be better off in a position that keeps at least one hand closer to his face. The "thinker", for example, or the very commonly used and much more effective "I don't want any trouble" kind of non-threatening, both hands out front posture. As to the technique in the video, try that against several resisting opponents before you bet on it in the street. I have not, but my bet is that it would not work against most resisting opponents.
Cedartop has spent quite a bit of time studying various "fences" or "guards", and I'm quite certain that he understands the strengths and weaknesses of them very well.
Also, I'm not saying this video isn't a load of BS, but crossed arms is a decent defensive stance. Funker puts out quite a bit of bullshido in these vids, however.
Crossed arms can be. Let me be clear. I think this is a cool move with sound mechanics, it is however low percentage and highly context driven. I am not going to teach people who haven't mastered the basics, who can't put into place pressure, posture, and position a trick move. I can't use you for an example, because I don't know your size or skill (hmmm,) but I do know ichokepeople so I will use him. I would never try to pull this off against him. Why? He is much bigger, stronger, and skilled. If something goes wrong with my wonder move, he is going to wrap me up and rape me. He has a ton of options at that point and I have very few. A lot of cool moves will work for skilled people, but your average guy or gal looking to defend themselves in the parking lot aren't usually highly skilled and IMHO would be best served learning concepts, not moves, if they don't plan on making martial arts a life long study.
Crossed arms can be. Let me be clear. I think this is a cool move with sound mechanics, it is however low percentage and highly context driven. I am not going to teach people who haven't mastered the basics, who can't put into place pressure, posture, and position a trick move. I can't use you for an example, because I don't know your size or skill (hmmm,) but I do know ichokepeople so I will use him. I would never try to pull this off against him. Why? He is much bigger, stronger, and skilled. If something goes wrong with my wonder move, he is going to wrap me up and rape me. He has a ton of options at that point and I have very few. A lot of cool moves will work for skilled people, but your average guy or gal looking to defend themselves in the parking lot aren't usually highly skilled and IMHO would be best served learning concepts, not moves, if they don't plan on making martial arts a life long study.
Like this, right?
[video=youtube;vhavpBocyow]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhavpBocyow[/video]
What is a "controlled, no rules environment"? Isn't a "controlled" environment, by definition, one with rules or pre-agreed-to contact limits?
The only rules we went by were no biting, and nothing to eyes/mucous membranes, and to let go if they tap out. That's about it. There were "rules", but you typically only use the outlawed **** if your life was depending on it.
But I don't want you to take my word for it, nor do I care what you think. Any sort of training other than "buying" a belt is beneficial. You do what you want.