What’s worse is that in most cases, these fights end up with someone taking a trip to the slammer or the emergency room.
If not equipped with the right street fighting moves, and the right attitude, the chances of making it out of a street fight alive would be as slim as a needle. It is easy to fight with words, no doubt about that, but punching someone in the face so it really hurts takes a little more.
No matter whether you are a strong man or a woman, you need some tactics so you can defend yourself in a street fight. Find below three essential things you should keep in mind when trapped in a street fight:
1) It Is Important To Be Realistic
You have to understand that movies are movies, reality is completely different. To scare opponents away Jacky Chan impersonations are not enough. Most people aren’t even physically capable of charging high kicks let alone, dodge a bullet or anything theatrical like that. The best thing you can do is to aim your opponent where it really hurts; You should always target weak points of the body e.g. the privates, face, and the shins. This is what really helps.
2) Strike until your opponent strikes out.
Make sure to keep a distance from the attacker, but it’s always best to be the first one to strike. It’s better to be on aggressive mode, while the opponent stays on the defensive. This will make the opponent lose focus, giving more opportunities to charge until he hits the ground. Don’t give your attacker openings. You never know how hard he may hit you. You should attempt to hit his nose, eyes, and groin.
3) Be Resourceful Try to check the area for anything that could be used to throw or hit the attackers - glass bottles, chairs, plates, etc. - the goal is to distract and eventually slow them down. Distractions are perfect opportunities for surprise attacks, plus throwing something at someone could be a perfect stress buster too.
In street fighting, there is no such thing as being unfair. Street fighting is about surviving and playing dirty to save your butt is absolutely legit. You should also keep in mind that in every street fight the most powerful weapons are a clear mind and common sense.
After all, brains are still more important over brawn. Good street fighting moves can give a person the upper-hand even if his opponent is faster and bigger than him. Whatever happens, just think fast, be smart, move quick, and when all else fails, RUN!