This is Why You Want to Get Up Fast in a Street Fight
This video from Active Self Protection emphasizes the critical importance of quickly regaining a standing position in a street fight. While acknowledging the value of ground fighting skills, it highlights that being on the ground in a defensive encounter is a disadvantage. The presenter stresses that the primary goal of self-protection should always be avoidance, de-escalation, and escape, underscoring situational awareness as key to preventing dangerous situations. The video uses a real street fight as an example to illustrate the risks associated with being taken down.









