10 Best Methods To Become A Street Fighter

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, and would-be attackers are always left a miserable heap in the end. Unfortunately, the real world doesn’t play out this way. Real street fights are often muddled hand-to-hand, with few effective or beautiful moves, and very few punches that actually land, none of which make that “punching” 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:

1. Never try to use the “round” bangs you see actors use on TV and in movies; they will surely get lost and throw you completely off balance. Short, quick punches with a tightly closed fist (thumb out, not in) are much more effective.
2. Getting punched in the face, unless it comes from Mike Tyson, isn’t as painful as you might imagine, and unless your attacker manages to land in the right spot, you won’t be knocked out or even knocked down. You probably won’t even feel the pain for the first few moments due to the adrenaline rush that you will surely be experiencing.
3. 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, 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.
4. Street fights usually involve a lot of name calling, chest pounding, fighting, and rolling on the ground. Going head to head and trading blows again only happens in the movies. Use your body weight or any of the more “girly” tactics listed above to get yourself out of a tangle on the ground, and keep “trash talk” to a minimum, if not zero.
5. While one of the aforementioned movie heroes 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 to escape should be your only priorities.
6. Learn to use the weapons that come naturally with your body. Fists for punching, elbows and forearms for strikes to the face and torso, knees for strikes to the groin and abdomen, feet for stomping: hands, feet, head, whatever is available.
7. A variation on the fist is to use the heel of the hand. Striking up into your attacker’s nose is almost certain to break it, and may be worse. Use this technique only in the deadliest of situations, as it can be lethal.
8. Don’t forget another natural body weapon: your forehead. The forehead is pretty hard and a quick, hard hit to your attacker’s nose will at least stun and possibly incapacitate them completely.
9. Use your voice, the deeper and stronger the better. Shouting a snap command can cause your attacker to temporarily freeze, giving you precious moments to attack or escape.
10. Use the heel of your foot, not your toe, as you may injure 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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