In the inaugural episode of SOFREP's 'Stand and Fight' series, Jack Murphy interviews Jim 'Smokey' West, a seasoned fighter and Green Beret, who shares insights on street fighting and the mindset required for survival in such situations.
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The episode features Jim 'Smokey' West, a Grand Master in American Open Style Karate, who has trained elite military units like Delta Force and Navy SEALs in close-quarters combat.
How Jim West's extensive background in various martial arts and real-life bar fights informs his belief that many Americans are hesitant to inflict harm, which can be detrimental in street fighting scenarios.
Why Jim's perspective on the willingness to hurt others is crucial for survival in street fights, emphasizing the need for a combative mindset in dangerous situations.
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Inside the Team Room: Stand and Fight, With Jim West – Street Fighting Man
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Dive into the gritty world of street fighting as Green Beret legend Jim “Smokey” West, a master in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, unveils the harsh truth about survival in the unforgiving arena of real-life confrontations, emphasizing the necessity of a ruthless will to overpower adversaries.
Jim West is seen here during a SOFREP event.
In this first episode of SOFREP’s “Stand and Fight” series, Jack Murphy interviews fellow Green Beret and street fighting legend Jim “Smokey” West.
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Jim has been fighting his entire life. He started out in rural Georgia, the youngest of numerous siblings, and recalled being constantly picked on as a child. Eventually, he began training in Kung Fu, and his fighting skills grew exponentially over the years. Today, he is a Grand Master in the American Open Style Karate System, boasting a strong background in boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Over the years, he has trained fellow Special Forces operators, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and CIA operatives in close-quarters combat. On the civilian side, he has trained UFC fighters, professional boxers, and kickboxers. The veteran of up to 3 or 4 bar fights in one day, Jim knows his stuff and has survived to tell the tale.
The topic of the day is street fighting. Jim says it all comes down to being willing to hurt people. He feels most Americans today would rather be hurt than hurt someone else. That’s a recipe for disaster in a street fight.
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Take a few minutes, watch the video, and get the straight dope from someone who has been there and done that and is willing to share his tips for survival and success.
In this first episode of SOFREP’s “Stand and Fight” series, Jack Murphy interviews fellow Green Beret and street fighting legend Jim “Smokey” West.
Jim has been fighting his entire life. He started out in rural Georgia, the youngest of numerous siblings, and recalled being constantly picked on as a child. Eventually, he began training in Kung Fu, and his fighting skills grew exponentially over the years. Today, he is a Grand Master in the American Open Style Karate System, boasting a strong background in boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Over the years, he has trained fellow Special Forces operators, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and CIA operatives in close-quarters combat. On the civilian side, he has trained UFC fighters, professional boxers, and kickboxers. The veteran of up to 3 or 4 bar fights in one day, Jim knows his stuff and has survived to tell the tale.
The topic of the day is street fighting. Jim says it all comes down to being willing to hurt people. He feels most Americans today would rather be hurt than hurt someone else. That’s a recipe for disaster in a street fight.
Take a few minutes, watch the video, and get the straight dope from someone who has been there and done that and is willing to share his tips for survival and success.
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