Sometimes, trouble finds you — even when you’ve done absolutely nothing to deserve it. In this video, we break down 6 powerful reasons why innocent people get targeted in street fights. From subtle triggers like eye contact or body language, to cultural misunderstandings and alcohol-fuelled aggression — this is the hard truth about violent confrontations that most people never talk about.
If you’ve ever wondered “Why me?” after a close call or a real-life altercation, this video will help you understand what went wrong — and how to avoid it next time.
🎯 You’ll learn:
Why strangers might target you out of nowhere
The hidden signals that escalate conflict
How to stay aware and avoid unnecessary danger
What to do if it happens anyway
⚠️ This is essential insight for anyone serious about real-world self-protection, urban awareness, and mental preparedness.
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Worst is the people on drugs like Cocaine/amfetamin and alcohol combined many times. They have the superhero complex and are aggressive. I met such a person at broad daylight in the middle of the day. I was driving and stopped at a pedestrian crossing to let the guy over. And he waved for me to drive, but i didnt because in Stockholm, Sweden its the law to let someone over. Then he came to my car window and his eyes were totally black of drugs..eyes were like black holes of anger. I got angry first, then I drove away..not worth it.
Always great advice.
Thanks.
FACTS! Some people are just looking for trouble
It's aholes like those in the video that have made me a misanthrope. I find humans to be evil and annoying. I rather hang out with my dog!
Where can I find the video of the drunk losing the fight with a bin? 😆
Avoid stupid places at stupid times, yadda yadda ya! Yeah ok!
Maaaan, THIS right here, is spot on! Trouble is any & everywhere & at any time!
I hope dojos around the world 🌎 start teaching this 🙏.
People from other cultures…….😉………Muslims and black fatigue
There's a slice of the population maybe a third that's on the spectrum or something else like that and they are mostly Disturbed and mostly unregulated emotionally. They're dysfunctional life frustrates them and they take it out on the next person they meet. It's called a meltdown by their family that wants you to forgive them whenever they assault you. Giving ground and disappearing is the only thing that will work these guys do not de-escalate the longer you're there the higher they ramp up until they will fire off on you on impulse nervous system problems alone.
The other end of this adrenaline addiction emotional dysregulation problem is these people are diseased and can't admit it and they will start a fight if they aren't in one already because they need brain chemicals so desperately in relationships are so meaningless in the face of dopamine.
Yep. Great stuff as ever, Shifu Phillips. 🙂
😂😂😂😂 that happened to me at my local bar/restaurant i was just looking around and some dude 5'0 who was with his buddies with tattoos on his face and eyebrow thought i was eyeballing him. My taekwondo teacher said he always had the small guys start crap with him never anyone his own height or taller. Well looks like he was right. Nothing happened with this one me and him just got in each others faces because i looked around for 2 seconds. His buddies didnt do anything they just ignored me and him.
Met a drunk tourist the other night in the bar, busy bar, jammed packed. He wouldn’t move, he split his legs to hold his position. I asked him to move 2/3 times, he had space to move fwd but wouldn’t move. He was looking for a fight. A third party jumped in stop it. These clowns 🤡 don’t understand ruining their nights
Mind players and narcist gave me auto immune disseas its stil abuse or murder by a thousend cuts i almost died 3 times from it.i prefer annold fist fight
Laughing can trigger into going crazy. Its no time to laugh in those situation i dont like mind play i make it physical. Fafo
Totally agree with with those reasons, cheers. You're videos are gold to teaching my two boys thank you.
Women, the only power you have is the power we give you, with a social contract. Don't write a check with you mouth that your ass can't cash.
Those guys who instantly take offense at someone just glancing at them for a second too long, are hilariously weak and insecure. Egos like babies. 😂
Unfortunately all self defence systems don't deal with how things really go down. Krav Maga tries to, abd when they do they do ridiculously rough scenarios where you can only get injured. Been there done that. One time injured ankle, could hardly walk. Injured for 3 to 4 weeks, means weakened to the point that should one have to defend one self when in a hostile or potentially hostile environment, would be near impossible.
I'm a very intuitive person who can read people's body language really well to avoid any confrontations in public. One time, I was waiting at a bus stop with my mother on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte NC. I've encountered a stranger who was apparently on drugs and an alcoholic. Something told me to stay out of his way because of how much he was dealing with a serious addiction and was prone to being violent at any given moment. He had a to-go tray of food in his hand and he suddenly slammed the food on the ground. I was alert, but remained calm. I didn't give the man any eye contact and stood vigilant at all times. I wasn't worried about myself, but for my mother who was unable to defend herself against a male assailant. But, being on drugs and everything, he would've been physically numbed and couldn't feel anything, so I dared not to engage with him. After he crossed the street, he tried to argue with a random passerby and tried to fight them. Reading the room and knowing that I'm at a huge disadvantage not only saved my life, but also my mother's.
Bro does the same clips for 5 years now. Exact same and never shows anything good. No wonder you get no views now.
Clickbait same old shite.
Capitalism incentivizes our worst, most predatory traits such as selfishness, greed, dishonesty, and aggression …
Greetings from Toronto Ontario Canada dear friends 🤦♀🤡🙈😂
The real crime in this video is the 20k drive zone.🤔😳😡😖
If you Can't Fight Stay out of the way.
Every single person who starts a fight is a loser with the emotional maturity of a toddler.
Move briskly with purpose. Don't linger.
2A.
I'm too reserved/timid when I'm sober. I wish I had your"Eye of the Tiger" mentality while sober.
Al gore got no rythm
Some people are just assholes! Pff I don't even go out for a drink anymore
At 2:36 the guy with the red shirt.
Omg not just escalated the situation he did it so cowardly and so extremely unnecessary violent.
Worst kind of guy
Because humanity is fucking stupid and needs to go extinct?
Yeah, probably it.
Great content.
Alcohol plus "Charlie" is also a dangerous combination as that can induce Paranoia…..
Even worse if this person has been "on it" for 3+ days without sleep.
That might be worth looking into further @Host.
There are comments in your ASSBOT section .
So Spot On!🦉🙏
6:00 imagine fighting a trash can and losing lol!
That's why I always remind fellow Christians that sometimes trouble will come looking for you and you should be ready to deal with it. Bad guys could care less you're a man of peace.
6:29 the NPCs are glitching. No wonder they crashed out
Oh yes