I have no idea how to fight. If I asked my dad, he'd want to know why. I'm a skinny kid, so I'll need some cheap moves or something.

Here's some random bits of info off the top of my head:

-no move is too cheap. Ball shots are perfectly acceptable if your health is at stake.

-your elbow can do twice the damage of your fist

-NOTE THIS carefully: first blow usually wins. Dancing around like monkeys for 10 minutes is only for movies. Sure it looks good, but fighting isn't meant to be spectacular. First hit dealt wins the fight in most cases. Make sure your blow is hard, hard enough to end it without further hassle.

-go for the face. Especially the nose and eyes.

-95% of fighting ends up on the ground. Learn how to grapple.

-You're skinny? bulk up.

-your fingers give you further reach than your fist. use them to strike the groin, the eyes, or the nose.

-did i talk about cheap moves? grab the guy's nutsack and squeeze as hard as you can You'll win. Bite it if you can :woo:

-distractions are good. Flip a coin up to make him look, and thus expose his throat. Look over his shoulder and scream GET HIM, DAVE! that'll cause him to turn around. Punch him out then.

-he's as much afraid of getting hurt as you are. He's human, use it to your advantage. I mean, don't try to maim, but instill fear with pain.

-don't kick above your waist. In fact, don't kick at all, unless you have to. Your hands hit. Your feet walk, and only then hit.

-don't do fancy ass throws. Stick to simple moves. I'd rather jab you twice in the face instead of hiptossing you once. The former makes sure you won't get up.

-a useful trick is to respond to an attack with an attack. Let's say he's going to punch you in the gut. Let him, and instead elbow him in the face as hard as you can. Sure, you'll get hurt a bit, but it won't compare to how much damage you'll do. Sacrifice, but do so wisely.

-use objects. anything to your advantage. anything from sand to blind, to a pvc pipe lying around can help.

-be on your toes. The first blow is sudden.

-when looking for strike targets, go for legs and arms. A good psychological thing I like is to hit a striking arm. He's punching you, let's say, and you punch him in that arm. He'll be reluctant to punch you again. Besides, you won't damage any vital organs.

-When in pain, a person experiences momentary detachment from the world, his energy directed at healing the damaged part. In that timewindow, you can cause more pain, and thus keep him in this constant state of shock.

-pinch. Slap across the face to block his view, and cause fear. Everyone's afraid of getting nailed in the face more than anywhere else. Especially those who didn't fight much before.

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That should be enough. Want more? Ask. However, note that it's often wiser to get out of a fight rather than standing your ground. Besides legal consequences, you can drag yourself in deep ****, deeper than you may think. The guy you beat up may come back with 5 friends and kick the snot outta ya.

Looking for classes? Boxing is the answer. Simple, no-bull****, practical. Makes you physically and psychologically tough.

PS: oh, I was kidding about the nutsack, guys

Oh yeah, one more thing - alot of martial artists make a mistake of standing around in a stance. Don't stand, always move, walk, run, whatever. Man, stances... I could write a chapter about stances and practicality. Make sure you're mobile, with weight distributed evenly on both legs. That's enough for now.

2 things:

1.) most people don't keep their chin down during a fight, make your first hit an uppercut to the chin, and unless the guy has a concrete jaw, that should be enough to put him out of the fight.

2.) a hard, fast kick in the stomach will knock the guy's wind out, leave him gasping for breath, giving you enough time to land several shots in. make them count.

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-use objects. anything to your advantage. anything from sand to blind, to a pvc pipe lying around can help.

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haha

Originally posted by Disconnect



Look over his shoulder and scream GET HIM, DAVE! that'll cause him to turn around. Punch him out then.

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haha, lovin that one.

Also as person above me said, a good hard hit in the stomach will give you 2-3 seconds to hit him anywhere you please..

everybody was kung fu fighting

Here's my answer:

Don't fight. Ever.

The ultimate cheap shot:

Works if the guy you're fighting smokes cigs (most tough guys do, or would at least accept one). Offer him a cigarette, and when he opens his mouth to put it in and light it, punch him right in the jaw. Jaws break very easily when they are open. You don't have to be that strong.

You could also try the "Bertuzzi":

Wait until he's walking away from you. Then charge him fast, punch him the back of the head, and immediately grab his head and slam it into the ground (preferrably concrete). He's probably not gonna get up.

These moves may not win you much respect, but they can sure as hell win you fight.

You could also try the "Bertuzzi":

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im impressed that an american knows who bertuzzi is lol

Originally posted by Disconnect
Hegrab the guy's nutsack and squeeze as hard as you can You'll win. Bite it if you can

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I'd rather lose a fight than bite a dude's nutsack.

I dunno... if my well-being is at stake, I'd bite anything. Seriously, if your survival depends on it, and you see a pair of nutters dangling in front of your mouth, reach out and bite em :cheer:

Originally posted by Disconnect
I dunno... if my well-being is at stake, I'd bite anything. Seriously, if your survival depends on it, and you see a pair of nutters dangling in front of your mouth, reach out and bite em :cheer:

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ROFL !!!!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Originally posted by Interpol
You could also try the "Bertuzzi":

Wait until he's walking away from you. Then charge him fast, punch him the back of the head, and immediately grab his head and slam it into the ground (preferrably concrete). He's probably not gonna get up.

These moves may not win you much respect, but they can sure as hell win you fight.

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love your work interpol..
both tips

in some thread about clubbing i think? there was something about fighting..

if ur in a fight, aim to KO them. theres no point breaking one of there arms only for them to pull a gun on you..
KO them and they can't shoot you, they can't call 5 more guys etc..

good advice..

try not to use any of the advice in this thread..

Originally posted by MindOverMatter
im impressed that an american knows who bertuzzi is lol

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As a Colorado resident I know very well who Bertuzzi is... very well.

Originally posted by padrote
As a Colorado resident I know very well who Bertuzzi is... very well.

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Ditto here in Detroit.

Start off by trying to worm out of it, saying "Look mate, I don't want any trouble", but hit him before you finish your sentence and take him by surprise.

As Disconnected touched upon, stance is vitally important and it is best to stand sideways rather than facing your opponent. Look at martial artists and how they stand. This gives you more defence, firmer stance and makes dodging easier. It also allows you to pivot round and swing your bodyweight into your blows.

The secret of a good punch/kick is being able to put as much weight behind it as possible so practise turning your body into your punches and kicks.

Carry around pepper spray so if anyone tests you just let loose at their grill and avoid all the other BS.

Originally posted by Maeisgood
I have no idea how to fight. If I asked my dad, he'd want to know why. I'm a skinny kid, so I'll need some cheap moves or something.

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If you can't fight, learn to run fast. No one can beat you up from 30 yards behind you.

Hit the heavy bag and build some confidence. Also, don't stop your punch when it lands. Punch/elbow/etc THROUGH your target, as if you had a roll of quarters in your hand. Don't break momentum on your hit.