Jiu-Jitsu vs. Street Fights: The Missing Link in Self-Defense with Fred Mastro

In this hard-hitting episode of On The Edge, host Scott Groves sits down with Fred Mastro, founder of Mastro Defence System (MDS), and Frank Beels, the man who trained him. Together, they expose the harsh truths of real-world violence, revealing why sport-based martial arts often fail in life-or-death situations. From knife defense and street fights to executive protection and high-risk security, they break down what it really takes to survive.
They also unveil details about their upcoming Los Angeles seminar on May 3rd and 4th, where skeptics and martial artists alike will have the chance to test themselves against the brutal effectiveness of MDS.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Why This Episode Will Change How You See Self-Defense
00:00:51 - Meet Fred Mastro: The Man Who Trains Fighters, VIPs, and Bodyguards
00:03:41 - From Martial Arts to Street Survival: The Evolution of Combat Training
00:07:43 - What a Real Fight Looks Like: Brutal Street Combat Scenarios
00:10:54 - Adapt or Get Hurt: Why One-Style Fighters Are at Risk
00:25:26 - The Warrior Mindset: How to Think Like a Survivor
00:30:31 - Respect vs. Reality: Breaking Down Threats Like a Pro
00:31:28 - The Truth About Street Violence: What Most People Get Wrong
00:32:13 - De-escalation Tactics: When Talking is the Best Self-Defense
00:32:55 - Fighting in the Cold: How Weather Changes Combat
00:33:28 - MDS vs. BJJ: What Each Style Gets Right and Wrong
00:34:03 - Why People No Longer Fear Authority & What That Means for You
00:35:23 - Chokes That Work: The Fastest Way to End a Fight
00:36:18 - When to Go All In: How to Know When It’s Time to Strike
00:37:26 - The Best Fighting Styles to Mix for Real-World Self-Defense
00:38:25 - The Power of Elbows: Why They’re More Lethal Than a Fist
00:40:35 - False Confidence in Martial Arts: The Dunning-Kruger Effect at Play
00:44:23 - The Rise of MDS: Why It’s Becoming the Go-To Self-Defense System
00:46:01 - Versatility is Key: Why One-Style Fighters Are at a Disadvantage
00:47:18 - Training for Reality: How to Prepare for an Unpredictable Attack
00:50:20 - Situational Awareness: Spotting Trouble Before It Finds You
00:56:43 - MDS in Action: How to Learn These Skills at an Upcoming Seminar

Links and Resources:
Mastro Defence System Self-Defense Training with MDS founder FRED MASTRO!: https://tinyurl.com/4knp3zj4
Mastro Defence System: https://mastrodefencesystem.com/en/
Frank Beels on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-beels-429343195/

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