How to fight.
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You're grounded.CANofKAM said:
No seriously, you want to get into a fight with a guy because you think he's a bit of a dick?
Call it hypocrisy, call it irony. Grow the fuck up, all of you. Shouldn't even be joking about a kid taking knives to school people.
OP you'll learn life's lessons the fucking hard way.
A real man knows to avoid a fight when he can. Truly fighting someone is a fast and brutal thing that you can only get better at with experience. Anybody can research the weakpoints of the human body or read a CQC manual but the truth is, if you've never been in a real fight before, you most likely aren't gonna be an ass kicking machine.CANofKAM said:
Also, all these people telling you to hit the throat and other such things, don't listen to them. A hit like that can and will kill someone with enough power behind it. I can tell you right now that you aren't prepared for the consequences of potentially killing someone.
Again it's one thing to read about it. It's also another thing to imagine it. But actually experiencing it is an entirely different beast.
Be as calm as possible and polite, with kicking his ass in mind always for 'the day'. When you are being polite and he is being asshole you will look like a bad ass taking him down and look like a good kid when caught.
Train like Rocky, he will be eating twinkies and playing black ops most likely when you are training, let this inspire you and be the reason you are the better man. post pone the fight a couple of days for training, practice your punching speed!
Train like Rocky, he will be eating twinkies and playing black ops most likely when you are training, let this inspire you and be the reason you are the better man. post pone the fight a couple of days for training, practice your punching speed!
please please please do NOT punch him in the throat... you can crush his wind pipe and kill him really easy that way and you will not be able to call it self defense.
Don't do anything that will cause permanent damage unless your life is actually in danger.
protect your head and pick a spot that doesn't have any crap to land on cause if you get taken down u don't want to land on glass.
lastly make sure he throws the first punch so you can claim that he started it and it was self defense. I've been expelled for fighting and i wouldn't recommend it.
Don't do anything that will cause permanent damage unless your life is actually in danger.
protect your head and pick a spot that doesn't have any crap to land on cause if you get taken down u don't want to land on glass.
lastly make sure he throws the first punch so you can claim that he started it and it was self defense. I've been expelled for fighting and i wouldn't recommend it.
You probably shouldn't be fighting at all. That said, be on the defensive if you're quick enough. When he throws a punch, deflect it and sweep the leg. It easier, requires less exertion and looks a damn sight more impressive.
Congratulations people, most of you have given out some excellent advice on how to end up facing criminal charges.
Don't fight, pacifism is always an option.
Otherwise, unless neither of you know how to actually fight, it will most likely boil down into you both throwing flurried blows while you attempt to use tactics you have read about, heard from others, or seen in Bruce Lee movies.
Otherwise, unless neither of you know how to actually fight, it will most likely boil down into you both throwing flurried blows while you attempt to use tactics you have read about, heard from others, or seen in Bruce Lee movies.
Try not to fight. Seek outside assistance from a higher authority that can hopefully settle your problems with him and make sure that what you tell them will be kept confedential. In the even that you can't avoid a fight try not to take an attitude that will provoke him in any way. Ask him to stop, don't let him provoke you but if he tries to physically harm you and you are unable to avoid the fight... don't lose. There is no honor in defeat
My experience in a school with the "Russian" and "Mexican" gangs, all I can say is mono y mono, bring friends if he brings friends, to me bringing friends to a one man fight is kind of a puss move in my book. That nose thing could potentially kill him if done right 9which is a no no as well) can you relate him to the build of any boxer, ufc fighter, normal person, etc.? 'Cause then I could provide help. Also groin area is a cheap, and dirty move unless you actually want to fight like that.
Well, it depends. How are you built in comparison to him? I was always told to maximize potential by using my physiology to my advantage.
Avoid fighting if you can, but since I'm a pacifist and avoid confrontations I might not be the best judge.
Umm...try punching the throat, followed by a swift kick to his gigglies. You'll win, but watch out once he recovers. I doubt he'd be stupid enough to fall for it again (if he is stupid, by all means continue).
- Punch to the throat
- Knee to the groin
- Go for a KO punch to the face
And please try to have it 1-1. I hate when people gang up on another, there is no "win" in that situation. [Have a few friends with you though (that WON'T run away), just in case things start going badly]
Or...go for a tickle fight. You might make a friend.
Umm...try punching the throat, followed by a swift kick to his gigglies. You'll win, but watch out once he recovers. I doubt he'd be stupid enough to fall for it again (if he is stupid, by all means continue).
- Punch to the throat
- Knee to the groin
- Go for a KO punch to the face
And please try to have it 1-1. I hate when people gang up on another, there is no "win" in that situation. [Have a few friends with you though (that WON'T run away), just in case things start going badly]
Or...go for a tickle fight. You might make a friend.
Break into his house and tie him to his bed then beat the fuck out of him with soap wrapped in a pillow case. Hurts a lot but doesn't leave bruises. Don't forget to gag him to.
a slightly more legal way is for him to attack you first then go from there, don't bring a weapon too because then it looks preemptive.
on a general self defense note every once in awhile look around and identify 5 objects that could be used as weapons.
a slightly more legal way is for him to attack you first then go from there, don't bring a weapon too because then it looks preemptive.
on a general self defense note every once in awhile look around and identify 5 objects that could be used as weapons.
Step #1: Avoid The FightCANofKAM said:
Can't stress this enough. As cheesy as it sounds, the fight that's never fought is the greatest victory of all. If you can avoid fisticuffs, you've already proven you're more of a man than your opponent, which is really what fighting is all about in this scenario. Once again, do anything within your power short of not showing up to avoid fighting this guy!
Step #2: Ensure You Have Friends
Ok, so you had to show up. This doesn't mean Step #1 should be thrown out the window just yet, but you are going to want people you can trust at the fight. This serves a threefold benefit. First, it makes sure that the fight is fair. It really doesn't serve your purpose to get the crap beaten out of you by five guys because no one will help defend you if such an event were to occur. The second plus is that you have moral support. You'll have people cheering you on and that can help give you a psychological boost. The third is that, in the event you're hurt, you have people to stop the fight and/or help get/give medical attention. There's also a rare fourth effect that firends can have and that's discourage the attacker by presenting a fair fight in which the attacker's numbers (what they were counting on) is eliminated. Again, keep trying to negotiate out of the fight, even if you show up with friends.
Step #3: Keep Your Guard Up
So the attacker has decided to not be civil and initiate the fight. It is important that you do not initiate the violence as it leave you liable. Everything you do should be in self-defence. Now that the first punch has been thrown, or the fight is unavoidable, you have to get your guard up. Turn to your side with your off-foot (left if you're right handed, right if you're left handed) to the front. Your off-hand (again, left if you're right handed, right if you're left handed) should be in a position to protect the left side of your head (ear, temple, eye, etc) and your right should be close to your face, but in a position to be able to strike quickly. Keep the majority of your weight on your back foot (I.E. your main/stronger foot) so that if you do take a punch you aren't toppling over. Always face your opponent but don't move around too much unless you feel confident you can side-step any attacks he throws. A common misconception is that movement is better, when in reality most people would be better off pivoting and keeping a firm, grounded stance. Keep your knees bent and your back slightly hunched so that it protects a large part of your hit area (the area in which you are suseptible to attacks, whether guarded or not) because your back cna take a lot more punishment than your chest or stomach. Remember, the best way to get through a fight is to not take a hit that will cripple you.
As a note, this guide will assume both you and your attacker are right handed, but I'll try and use terms that do not rely on handedness.
Step #4: Ground & Pound
So you have your guard up and are nice and snug in it. He can't really hit you effectively because you can block almost any attack he throws at you. This is when you want to keep an eye out for any opening to take the fight to the ground. Most people will shy away from this, saying that if your opponent is bigger, he can dominate you on the ground. This is a fallacy. Statistically, 95% of street encounter end up on the ground and 99% of encounters that end up on the ground are to the advantage of the aggressor and/or initiator of the person who brought the fight to the ground. Once you achieve dominance on the ground, it's not very difficult to keep it and much more difficult to get out of being dominated. This is why you want to be the aggressor with this tactic.
For starters, aim for places that will cripple your oppponent's balance. A good place to aim for is the lower half of the leg (shin, ankle, back of the knee, etc) as this is the most fragile part. This also keeps your kicks low enough that your opponent can't take advantage of your opening by trying to trip you up. As an added bonus, you have the majority of your weight placed upon your gorunded foot, which means it will ultimately be more difficult to topple you should they attempt to take advantage of you while you kick.
Once your opponent is either off-balance or presents a suitable opportunity to take him to the ground, initiate by throwing your entire body into his stomach region, preferably leading with your shoulder. Drive whatever you can straight into his stomach as it will leave him winded and open enough to let you adjust yourself after the initial impact of hitting the ground and to set yourself up to win the fight. After you have hit the ground, set yourself up by straddling yourself over his body on your knees. Ensure you have good positioning to be leering over his face. After you're set up, never stop attacking! An opponent who is relentless in their assault after achieving a dominant position is going to be able to keep that position. Don't leave him time to push you off, punch back or otherwise ruin your advantage. Keep slugging away at anything that looks vital and unguarded. Eventually he'll give up or you'll knock him out cold.
Do not aim for areas vital to living such as the temples, throat or eyes. This can and will get you into a lot of trouble with the autorities. I do suggest, however, to aim for the bridge of the nose as once it's broken you loose control of your sinuses and he'll be tearing up badly. Ears are another good spot to hit because colliflower ear hurts and is a great fight stopper.
Step #5: One-Two Punch
So for whatever reason, you cannot get your attacker to the ground. This is ok. Not being on the ground doesn't mean you've lost the fight, it just means you have to be more careful as the chances of the momentum of the fight switching on you is greater while in a stand-up fist fight. However, you've set yourself up for success with the first three steps, so now it's time to utilize them. Again, this should only be considered if you're only going to end up being beaten to death on your legs if you keep waiting to take your opponent to the ground. This is a last resort!
Close the distance between you and your opponent carefully. Most people will believe mobility and reach are the two most advantageous things in a fight and they are wrong! It takes a well trained individual to use those tools well. You, however, are not a well trained individual and should close the gap between you and your attacker as safely as possible. This is good for two reasons. One is that people don't like someone who's being agressive towards them to be close. Everyone knows that it's more difficult to miss or screw up if you're closer so fear and doubt will start to cloud his mind. The second is that you have a proper guard up while they most likely will not. You can block anything your attacker throws at you because you are in a good, defensive position. If you turtle in and close the gap, they'll most likely start to panic. Also, try to back them up into a corner or put them in a position where running isn't possible.
Now, this is where things get tricky. You'll need to break your guard in order to attack, but you'll want to do so at times in which you're not in any danger. The best time is right after your attacker's punch connects with your block. It'll leave him stunned for about a second and you have a chance to grab him. This is where wrist control come in. You'll want to grab your opponent's wrist and squeeze tight. This is most preferablly done with your thumb on the inside of his wrist where the joint connects they're wrist and forearm. It hurts when this is pressed and it may even subdue him right then and there, but do not count on it! At best, it's a distraction and a way to control his arm. What you'll want to do next is to move his arm into a position where it is not helping him guard his main side. This will leave your weak side open! Why do you want to do this, then? Well, it takes away his strongest attacking side and leaves it wide open to be attacked. Even if you're facing someone who's left handed, that's ok, because you've got what you want: one side of his body to be open.
By now, you should be square to your opponent and not standing sideways. Keep your free arm just under your eyes, protecting the bridge of your nose and your fist by your left ear. This continues to protect your vital areas, which is important. I know, it looks silly and a little dramatic, but it helps. Now this is where you have to choose a direction. My first suggestion would be to initiate a takedown because you can now control his balance by controlling his right side. I highly recommend this as you'll have the clear advantage.
The second option is to start attacking. You have an entire free side to start punching, why not use it? Again, keep your guard up first and foremost, but when you have a chance, step into his guard with your off-foot and plant yourself. Use your control of his right side to make him lean back, forcing him to focus on keeping his balance, and then strike. Strike hard and strike often. Don't spend time winding back all the way, just keep punching as quickly as you can. Preferably, these punches should be hitting his unguarded face as he'll have foolishly and instinctively tried to use his free hand to balance himself, when in fact, you'll have his balance under control with your off-leg and control of one of his sides. Remember to target the bridge of the nose, the ear and the jaw. Also remember to only strike the side your swings are coming down from (if you're using your right hand, only target his left side) as it'll avoid you getting your fist or arm getting caught in an undesirable lock.
Step #6: Run Away
I know some people will be upset that this isn't higher on the list, but I feel that facing an aggressor is far better than just running away. It displays courage that can gain steadfast allies, even within the ranks of those cheering for your attacker. If all hope is lost, however, then it's best to stop the fight, even if that means running. It's far better to not sustain permanent injury than to win a fight.
I do, however, condone stopping the fight before running, if it's at all possible. Stopping the fight rather than running does save some face and proves that you know when you're beat but not that you're a coward. Heck, you might even make a friend out of your attacker if you prove you're big enough to put up a seirous fight, or at least take a good few punches. Make sure those friends you brought are there to help stop the fight if they can without putting themselves into harm's way. However, if you must run, those same friends can help ensure a clean escape. Most attackers won't chase for long distances if they've already proven what they aimed to prove, which is most likely your defeat.
Step #7: What Not To Do
These are just a few things of what not to do during the fight.
-Don't fight dirty. Kicking someone in the groin or using a weapon may win you the fight, but it may also lead to serious consequences with law enforcement or may insight others watching to join the fight. If you're playing honourably and your opponent isn't, it may stir those around you to help you, as courage is more favourbly looked upon than strength. Remember, this isn't a battle to the death, it's a battle of egos.
-Don't make them mad. Some people will tell you that making an opponent mad will make them loose focus. This is correct in a sense, but not in the manner you want. Enraging an opponent will only make them more likely to continue a fight and raise the chances of doing something that will either hrut you, them, or both of you. Out-thinking your opponent is far better and safer than trying to make them angry to slip up. This is why I never suggested using insults, swearing or anything else. However, do not think this means you shouldn't attempt to frustrate an opponent, as that will cause them to make mistakes without enraging them. The entire system is based upon frustration through not landing successful blows on you and you should abuse the shit out of that!
-Don't keep fighting. If the fight is done, let it be done. Continuing a fight makes no other point than that you are a monster and that the attacker was right in trying to fight you to teach you a lesson. Be the bigger man and only defend yourself as long as you have to and end the fight with as little injury as possible to both parties. Again, this isn't a fight to the death, it's a battle of egos, and once you deflate his you've won.
I hope this little guide helps you out and I hope you can avoid the fight in the first place. If not, well, I hope no one gets hurt. =(
