Street fight. As soon as that phrase is mentioned, images of Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes and others come to mind. On the big screen, street fights are brilliant displays of technique and power, with would-be attackers always left a miserable heap at the end. Unfortunately, the real world doesn’t play out this way. Actual street fights are often confusing melee, with few effective or beautiful moves, and very few punches that actually land, none of which make that “punch” sound we hear here at the movies. Below are 10 street fighting secrets that will hopefully leave you better prepared to defend yourself or your loved ones from him if the unfortunate need ever arises:
- Never try to use the “round” bangs you see actors use on TV and movies; they will surely be lost and throw you completely out of balance. Short, quick punches with a tight fist (thumb out, not in) are much more effective.
- Getting hit in the face, unless it’s from Mike Tyson, isn’t as painful as you’d imagine, and unless your attacker manages to land in the right spot, you won’t get knocked out or even knocked down. You probably won’t even feel the pain for the first few moments due to the rush of adrenaline you’ll surely be experiencing.
- Using any method at your disposal is not only acceptable, it is necessary. If you’re in a fight for your life, there’s no time to worry about being accused of being “girly” for biting, hair pulling, or scratching. Any of these can deal enough damage to allow you to escape, the ultimate goal if you find yourself in a street fight.
- Street fights usually involve a lot of name calling, chest punching, wrestling, and rolling on the ground. Coming face to face and exchanging blows again only happens in the movies. Use your body weight or any of the more “girly” tactics mentioned above to get out of a tangle on the floor and keep “trash talk” to a minimum, if not zero.
- While one of the movie heroes mentioned above may not have to, if you find yourself facing an attacker wielding a weapon, say a knife or gun, submit, plain and simple. Saving your life and finding a way out should be your only priorities.
- Learn to use the weapons that come naturally with your body. Fists to punch, elbows and forearms for punches to the face and torso, knees for punches to the groin and abdomen, feet to stomp: hands, feet, head, whatever’s available.
- A variation of the fist is to use the base of the hand. Striking upwards at your attacker’s nose is almost certain to break it, and can be worse. Only use this technique in the deadliest of situations, as it can be deadly.
- Don’t forget another natural body weapon: your forehead. The forehead is quite hard and a quick, hard hit to your attacker’s nose will at least stun them and possibly completely incapacitate them.
- Use your voice, the deeper and louder the better. Shouting a sharp command can cause your attacker to freeze temporarily, which can give you precious moments to attack or escape.
- Use the heel of your foot, not the toe, as you can hurt yourself more than your attacker, to kick into sensitive areas like the shins, insteps, and muzzle.
With these 10 secrets about street fighting you will discover that you are better able to protect yourself and your loved ones. Just remember that the ultimate goal isn’t to beat someone to a bloody pulp, it’s to protect yourself and ultimately escape.
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