Me earlier today at Taco Bell

Racist trolls have descended. Time to lock. Still, great vid, OP.

We're still mopping up in here, so please report any hate that we've missed.

You're way too nice man. Glad you're fine.

I’m surprised Taco Bell immediately provided the video recording to you. 😳

I would be scared to do BJJ after eating Taco Bell

Was he trying to take your phone?

Personally I think he was asking for a knee on belly private but nice restraint.

plot twist: OP is the one in the hoodie

In a taco bell... literally Mexican ground karate 

Damn, didn’t even Slap bump before rolling. Glad I don’t train at this gym

Definitely would have read him a bed time story

wow that is really you? I thought you were kidding. Good reactions you had. Did you have the feeling of wanting to mount and pound his face?

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Just out of curiosity, why did you let him go?

Very nice, but you forgot to stomp the groin

So many questions. Was he going for your food or your wallet/phone? Why would some dumb ass try that when he can’t even fight or grapple. Does he not realise the ground is our ocean and most people can’t even swim?

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The underestimated value of training BJJ is the ability to stay calm in situations like this. I am sure your heart was racing, but you were fully in control of your emotions during and after. Well done.

I have been in 2 situations that being calm when someone was being hostile, likely prevented an altercation just because they could sense that I was chill. I don't know if it worried them that I wasn't reciprocating or my demeanor just de-escalated their anger. I don't care what the answer is, I am just happy it seems to help.

For all the people who are like "I would have done x,y,z" you never truly know until you are in the situation and hopefully you are never in that situation.

Your first mistake is not wearing a tap, snap or nap shirt so the guy sees the logo on the back of your shirt and walks away.

But other than that I love seeing practical (and even non violent) uses of BJJ.

I wouldn’t have hesitated to break an arm if he reached for my Mexican Pizza tho.

What was your taco bell order?

Aww man, you had the perfect Russian Tie setup!

On a serious note, glad you're okay.

You're kinder than I am. I don't think I'd have been able to let him go with anything less than a "nearly shit my pants" level of knee on belly pressure so he'd at least think twice about this next time.

This would never happen to me. I wear my gi to taco bell so everyone knows I'm a deadly threat.

I like how everyone agreed the altercation was over and just went their separate ways. 

Damn man. This is every bjj practitioner’s dream, to have a non-deathly altercation while a random security camera records the whole thing.

Besides that congrats, you handled the situation like a gentleman.

What kinda psycho eats Taco Bell inside Taco Bell? Go eat it in your car in shame like the rest of us.

He tried to steal your shit bro why are you flow rolling with him😂😂

Pretty fucked up you wouldn't share any of your burrito

Bro really tried it with someone choosing to eat Taco Bell INSIDE Taco Bell lol

I’ve seen enough, give him Poatan

Just a heads up to anyone in this situation. You should immediately control the person on the floor and call 911 or ask someone to. DON'T LET THE ATTACKER GET UP AGAIN. That's just an additional opportunity for him to resume the attack and you don't know if there is a hidden handgun or knife.

you should have beat the fuck outta that cunt

You did the most important thing here and got out of the situation unscathed so good job.

Now for my completely unrelated opinion.

It pisses me off that this law-abiding citizen is just going to go do it to the next guy. It would have been satisfying watching his knee get exploded by a heel hook or something. Piece of shit.

Good call on not sitting with your back to doors going forward

Bruh. You are my hero. I fantasize about someone trying to steal my tacos. I prepare for it.

Kudos, taco protector!

Not even on a knee on belly?! Sick work regardless bro—and looking sharp while at it…OSS

Great job my guy. You stayed cool, calm and collected. Defended yourself, your property and didn’t escalate things. Your job isn’t to “teach a lesson” it’s to protect yourself, your family and your stuff.

As one poster said way too nice. But I admire your constraint. Hope you’re not to shook up, great job.

You showed fantastic restraint! Good job!

The threat backed down and you let the situation deescalate.

Idk where you train BJJ at, but you need to have a talk with your coach because you can't even snatch a phone from an unsuspecting victim enjoying a nice quesadilla.

Just curious how long you've been training and what was going through your mind during this interaction start to finish?

Good job man.

Nothing would make me see red more than someone interrupting some “me” time enjoying a succulent Taco Bell meal.

You showed great restraint

Dude, you’re incredibly nice. Holy shit.

Nice heads up reaction. And you kept your restraint when it was over. Well done.

Break a finger next time.

This is one of the reasons why i do not sit with my back facing the entrance. I'm not paranoid but I like to see whats coming through that door. Well handled though sir.

Excellent application and restraint. You are a decent and reasonable human. Respect

Nice and easy take down. You looked calm. Glad you’re ok!

I didn't realize Nathan Fielder could do BJJ!

In all seriousness, nice work. The Muay Thai fighter in me saw how much space was between your hips and hoped you'd throw a knee up the middle, but it's probably best you solved it like this.

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bro this is you now

Can you get a Taco Bell sponsorship patch on your gi now?

Not a chance I would have leg him stand back up. He could have had a weapon. Glad you're ok.

Should’ve oil checked him

Glad you’re ok and learned your lesson about sitting close to the exits/enters. That’s a big no no in Chicago.

I hate that he just gets to walk away like, "Damn. Well, was worth a shot. Peace."

I’m not paranoid or John Wick but I NEVER sit near a door or with my back to anyone. Ever. But that’s because I’m a white belt. When I hit purple belt I’ll sit where I want and be fine.

Glad you’re safe my dude. Is your professor going to hit you with a stripe or color change for using your sweet skills IRL?

Can’t even have fucking lunch in peace.

My guy, I’m so sorry this happened to you. Nobody should have to eat Taco Bell.

Seriously though, glad you’re ok.

As an Aikido practitioner, you missed several opportunities to wrist-lock him.

Good for you dude. Hope the guy thinks twice next time.

uki otoshi

Good shit man!

And with your back to the crowd.

Sitting in a prone position…it was prob crowded but a seat with more visual awareness can be valuable.

Nice work. He coulda used an ass whoop’n after you showed him you weren’t gonna get mugged by him

Fucken beautiful

Dude straight gave you the 2 on 1

You sitting with your back wide open is setting off my PTSD. Otherwise, good job.

I would have taken his money and told him that he could get his money back after he called the police on himself. It's like an inconvenience fee.

Knee on belly death next time.

You’re the black dude right?

This is the reason why I started bjj. Not to hurt anyone but to protect my family from crazy people like this.

Honestly great self control and instincts. I’m glad no harm came to you.

And then everyone knows your dirty secret affair with Taco Bell…

I’m guessing this was in a state on the west coast?

Always have an extra sauce packet open for additional defense.

I’ll need to know your belt color

All he wanted was a grab and dash. He wanted none of you handling yourself.

Nice job, dude.

What was he reaching for?

Taco Bell and Bjj both have stoners and undercover cops

You're too kind..

Very nice and glad you are okay.

Fuck that guy

Nothing a solid collar tie can't fix. Stay safe brotha. He selected you for a few reasons. 1. You were looking down distracted by your phone. 2. He had an easy angle to ambush you from behind after he walked in. 3. He had an easy escape after jacking you.

I thought bjj was blow job job and that this was going to be a way different video.

You're way too nice. I would have beat the shit out of that asshole so that he thought about whether or not he wanted to try to pull that shit on somebody else ever again...

Putting myself in these shoes i dont know if i would have showed as much restraint, if someone wants to steal, i feel like a broken wrist is a worthy response in this case? Hope that doesnt sound maniacal but that shit aint fair

Kid needs someone to slap the shit out of him for that

No suprises here