Poll: Have you ever punched anyone?
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In a real fight? Surprisingly no.
The closest thing to a fight I ever got into was when I pushed a kid into the lockers where he slammed face first. He got up and was more in shock and half heartedly pushed me back before he got up and we both just kind of walked away. I had just assumed that he had gotten caught off guard over the fact that I had done anything. People were surprised because I apparently had been labeled the kid that "never fought back" at my school. It was liberating. And that sort of marked the end of me getting bullied early in my life.
Lesson? Always fight back.
But, uh... I got off track. No, I've never really hit someone because most of my fights are usually stopped by the other person right before they happen. I've punched both my brothers with the intent to hurt. My little brother generally falls over crying, and then I used to get the crap beaten out of me by my older brother.
The closest thing to a fight I ever got into was when I pushed a kid into the lockers where he slammed face first. He got up and was more in shock and half heartedly pushed me back before he got up and we both just kind of walked away. I had just assumed that he had gotten caught off guard over the fact that I had done anything. People were surprised because I apparently had been labeled the kid that "never fought back" at my school. It was liberating. And that sort of marked the end of me getting bullied early in my life.
Lesson? Always fight back.
But, uh... I got off track. No, I've never really hit someone because most of my fights are usually stopped by the other person right before they happen. I've punched both my brothers with the intent to hurt. My little brother generally falls over crying, and then I used to get the crap beaten out of me by my older brother.
I haven't been in many fights myself, though when I was 10 I had my back against the wall by a bully. With no other avenue, I went for a right hook to his face. It wasn't a particularly hard punch (I had a weak punch back then), but he didn't try that again after that.
Last time I had to was a few years back. Some guy named Mike was always trying to start shit with me, one day I had enough when he threw something at me. My fist met his face and I followed through until his head met the wall.
He was out of it after one hit, so I just left; he never bothered me after that.
He was out of it after one hit, so I just left; he never bothered me after that.
Never threw a punch. It's far too risky for my fingers. That's why I stick to open palm strikes.
If I lived in a time or place where I could do it without being charged for assault by the crybaby's who make up our society? You betcha.
As it is, I would have to do it in self defense... and somehow no one in my life has ever yet seen me and thought it would be a good idea to start something: a few times they have made me wish they would.
I have of course punched people during sparring matches, but obviously not with the intent to cause damage.
Edit: also I find it funny that a lot of people are saying you will hurt your hand. You absolutely will... but, only if you do it wrong.
As it is, I would have to do it in self defense... and somehow no one in my life has ever yet seen me and thought it would be a good idea to start something: a few times they have made me wish they would.
I have of course punched people during sparring matches, but obviously not with the intent to cause damage.
Edit: also I find it funny that a lot of people are saying you will hurt your hand. You absolutely will... but, only if you do it wrong.
I've been attacked before and responded with violence, most effective means of dissuading further attacks I should add.
More times than I can count, a good punch can really break an opponent of course a bad punch can really break you. I much prefer to get the elbow in but if the cops catch you doing that its instant aggravated assault. NZ law is stupid like that, you can't even use open palm strikes. We do anyways of course 
I have given out a few real punches in my life, not for a while though, I'm sure I have a few ahead of me seeing as I am only twenty-one. It's really rare seeing as I'd never punch anyone who hasn't attacked me first or forced me to fight them in some way, people are pretty intimidated by me so it almost never comes to that point. A friend of mine's dad said that he was pretty sure I could fight thirty people and win, sure it is a gross exaggeration but it's a frame of reference none the less.
I got in a few fights in middle school. Other than that, nothing more punching friends in the arm when they're being stupid.
I did last week, actually.
First time in a while and though I'm usually averse to physical violence (I'm more of the type to systematically destroy someone through their psyche) but when I'm threatened with immediate violence, I won't hesitate to retaliate.
So yeah, I've punched people and been in full on fights before.
First time in a while and though I'm usually averse to physical violence (I'm more of the type to systematically destroy someone through their psyche) but when I'm threatened with immediate violence, I won't hesitate to retaliate.
So yeah, I've punched people and been in full on fights before.
Several hundred in a controlled environment, got my black belt at a young age.
Outside of a controlled environment? Once. Purely self defense though. Guy at my old school popped out from around a cornet, grabbed me by the throat, and tried to strangle me. Punched him as hard as I could in the stomach. He dropped like a sack of potatoes and I walked off. Never saw him again. I heard later that he was lying there for a good 15 minutes barely able to breathe.
Managed to talk my way out of a few other fights over the years though.
Outside of a controlled environment? Once. Purely self defense though. Guy at my old school popped out from around a cornet, grabbed me by the throat, and tried to strangle me. Punched him as hard as I could in the stomach. He dropped like a sack of potatoes and I walked off. Never saw him again. I heard later that he was lying there for a good 15 minutes barely able to breathe.
Managed to talk my way out of a few other fights over the years though.
No, my arms are too weak. The one time I've attacked in self defense was just charging into the guy and knocking him out of the way.