Stay Safe From Your Back in Any Fight

About this video

McPhee visits Chris Holdsworth at Holdsworth MMA to demonstrate practical self-defense techniques for when trapped on your back during a fight. The focus is on punch blocks, head movement, and control methods using the guard position to mitigate damage and prevent ground-and-pound attacks.

Key takeaways

• McPhee emphasizes moving your head and hips away from incoming strikes rather than keeping your head stationary, comparing the footwork to boxing defense
• McPhee and Holdsworth demonstrate tying up an attacker’s arm and head with your legs and hands from the guard to control distance and prevent heavy shots
• McPhee recommends training these scenarios with gloves and live partners to build muscle memory for real-world altercations where pavement impact is a serious concern

Episode details: published May 12, 2025 · 39K views · 3:34 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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