Street Fighting Tips

2008-02-20 15:27:25

#1

2tuff: Positive Karma Here!; +357|7204

Well I recently got into an altercation at school, that almost went to blows and could have potentially escalated even further...and it got me thinking about my personal safety and my ability to defend myself.

Now I've got mates who are as strong as bulls, and can be called on to back me up if needed...but I figure I'd better wise up on my self defense techniques just in-case I am jumped alone.

Thanks to all the people who are gonna tell me "violence is not the answer", "resolve your problems peacefully", "take karate" and all that stuff. Yeah, its great advice....but to be honest I wont be hearing it

I'm 19, 6 foot and about 145 pounds, what I'm looking for is just some tips and tricks on how to give myself the upper-hand and a better possibility to come out on top if I do get into a throwdown. Any and all SERIOUS suggestions welcome.

Thanks

2008-02-20 15:28:33

#2

MetaL*: Banned; +188|6585|Anaheim, Mexifornia

Kick em in the balls.

2008-02-20 15:32:51

#3

icecold2510: Member; +31|6722

lol

https://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/howtodothis/lol.png

No but seriously, when in a fight, keep your hands up so you don't get it in the face.

2008-02-20 15:33:44

#4

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6881|The Twilight Zone

MetaL* wrote:
Kick em in the balls.

gays do that.

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2008-02-20 15:34:51

#5

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7135|67.222.138.85

Fight dirty. If you're actually only thinking about self-defense, that shouldn't be a problem.

2008-02-20 15:35:54

#6

jord: Member; +2,382|7106|The North, beyond the wall.

I have linked Daddyofdeath to this topic. Good advice is on it's way.

2008-02-20 15:36:39

#7

Locoloki: I got Mug 222 at Gritty's!!!!; +216|7068|Your moms bedroom

protect your face, tuck your head into between your shoulder blades if you expecting a punch to the head that way you dont get knocked out on the first punch and look like a bitch

2008-02-20 15:39:40

#8

TSI: Cholera in the time of love; +247|6409|Toronto

honestly, go for vital areas (groin, back of neck, small of the back, ears, nose, eyes, throat) and torque their arm. Stay calm, and make it plain that you ain't takin' no BS. If that don't fright them off, then go for three rapid punches to forehead, nose, throat. If they land, the dude should be out fast. If not, then you've got problems. Feint a punch to the side of the head, while you kick their groin. It's a dirty move, but hell, it works. And if you need to, run. It's better to live to fight another day than to die heroically.

I like pie.

2008-02-20 15:40:06

#9

Rorscarch: Member; +4|6534|Maidenhead, England

fight dirty, keep hands up, don't lean into punches too much as it would take you off balance and keep a wide and low centre of gravity to avoid being taken down and mounted: that would be the end of you

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2008-02-20 15:40:34

#10

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6558|North Tonawanda, NY

I'm surprised no one suggested this:

2008-02-20 15:40:47

#11

IRONCHEF: Member; +385|6919|Northern California

Well, if you're to stand your ground, stand it. Keep a decent stance, narrow your profile to them, keep balance 50/50, don't cross your feet when moving, and move fast! If you must strike, do fast lead/straight punches...don't be doing no crazy hooks..just hit straight with a good stance and balance. If/when you do get hit (if you're still on your feet), don't assume just because you got hit you now have to fall down, feel pain, or back down or be intimidated...let it motivate you to do better! lol

Frankly, if you're in a striking match, you and your opponent will likely be spinning around in circles trying to land cheap shots...charge them and push them over or trip them some how...don't even need to strike them. Falling down like an idiot will diminish their courage..or they'll apply the above advice and charge you back.

If the above scenario has unfolded and it wasn't a "1-2" effort, you're likely on the ground grabbing each other's asses. If you're on the bottom, figure you've got one or two good super-human strength movements in you before you'll be fatigued..so use them wisely to escape or counter their dominating position. If you gain dominance on the ground, don't bother hitting him..elbow if you can..but what matters is limb manipulation. Get an arm bar going, a choke, or otherwise easy to do manipulation..or just sit on him and poke his collar bones until he submits.

In short, don't fight...run. Really, it's ok to run...the fool could pull a knife, or a friend may jump in or offer a few precise kicks..and it's all over. NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY fights fair so don't count on it..just run.

2008-02-20 15:40:56

#12

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7083

Tae Kwon Do is win. No one expects a kick in a street fight. Plus if you're 6' tall you'll have good reach... Only problem is now learning how to properly kick. Poor technique = fail. Same thing goes with punching, a lot of people don't know how to punch effectively.

2008-02-20 15:41:00

#13

jord: Member; +2,382|7106|The North, beyond the wall.

He's being a twat so I'll answer.

Punch him in the neck. If you're shite at punching aim for the face. If it's self defence then you won't be needed to hit him on the floor at a guess. So when he hits the floor just gauge his reaction and if he gets up knock him down again. At which point some wanabee-wise "friend" or onlooker will split you apart.

2008-02-20 15:41:17

#14

MetaL*: Banned; +188|6585|Anaheim, Mexifornia

.Sup wrote:
MetaL* wrote:
Kick em in the balls.
gays do that.

k...........................

It's either you or him take your pick.

2008-02-20 15:41:54

#15

Kamikaze17: Over the line!; +70|7177|Mark it zero.

if there are more than one, go for the balls for sure. that isnt fighting dirty at all if you are outnumbered. also another main point to go for is the throat. get a good hit there and they cant breathe. and since you are 6' you should have some long arms, use that to your advantage. keep distance between you and the other person. also, use your legs. kick them, knee them, and if you get close enough you should definitely use your elbows. an elbow right above their eye will split their skin open and they will be bleeding down into their eyes. aim for that if possible. it's kinda hard to explain how to fight with typing. i suggest watching videos of people fighting (like people in the WEC or UFC, PRIDE, and whatever else there is). dont try and learn from watching street fights, they are usually a bunch of people randomly swinging. i train in boxing, muy thai, jiu-jitsu, and all other kinds of mixed martial arts and i have learned quite a bit just from watching different fighters styles.

Last edited by Kamikaze17 (2008-02-20 15:43:23)

2008-02-20 15:42:48

#16

MetaL*: Banned; +188|6585|Anaheim, Mexifornia

mtb0minime wrote:
Tae Kwon Do is win. No one expects a kick in a street fight. Plus if you're 6' tall you'll have good reach... Only problem is now learning how to properly kick. Poor technique = fail. Same thing goes with punching, a lot of people don't know how to punch effectively.

Tae kwon do hardly ever works in a actual real life fight.

Brazilian Jiu jitsu does however.

2008-02-20 15:42:48

#17

Superslim: BF2s Frat Brother; +211|7120|Calgary

Karate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOBbUjP5 … ets/sf.swf

After a while of hard core training , no one will fuck with ya. Plus its a goood work out.

2008-02-20 15:43:22

#18

jord: Member; +2,382|7106|The North, beyond the wall.

TSI wrote:
better to live to fight another day than to die heroically.

I;ve get a better saying.

It's better to live a day as a Lion than a life as a Sheep.

2008-02-20 15:45:59

#19

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7083

MetaL* wrote:
Tae kwon do hardly ever works in a actual real life fight.

How so? It's worked for me.

2008-02-20 15:47:00

#20

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7238|Nårvei

Street fighting tips ?

Seriously ... if you don't have a clue what to do ... run or you'll get the living daylights kicked out of you - it takes only one bad attempt at fighting before the bully ignites ... running away is always the better option over a hospitalbed ...

Tips for avoiding a fight, now that is a topic worth discussing ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-02-20 15:47:46

#21

Rorscarch: Member; +4|6534|Maidenhead, England

Tae Kwon Do is too flashy and can leave you exposed unless ur good like this guy:

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2008-02-20 15:48:26

#22

IRONCHEF: Member; +385|6919|Northern California

lol, and the martial art debate has ensued.... idiots.

2008-02-20 15:49:10

#23

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7083

TKD is flashy??? Wtf? Never heard that before. I guess it depends on who / where you learn from.

2008-02-20 15:51:19

#24

clogar: damn ain't it great to be a laxer; +32|6384|Minnesota

lulz you're a skinny mother fucker... that aside use the stuff around you to your advantage, like sharp corners and sharp things in general. shots to the front of the neck hurt a lot if you can get a few of those. generally bashing their heads against stuff is good. don't fight clean people who fight clean get their asses kicked by people like me.

2008-02-20 15:52:20

#25

2tuff: Positive Karma Here!; +357|7204

Thanks for the tips everyone, keep em coming

Also, no martial arts arguments!

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