How To Win a Street Fight

In the mean streets you are out there on your own. You might meet the baddest dudes out there but you have to hold your ground and defend yourself otherwise people are going to walk all over you.  I am not saying that you go out there and pick a fight. As we go further, you will realize that I am asking for the opposite of that. However, when push comes to shove, you might need to fight.

With these simple steps you can help defend yourself better. I repeat. This is to defend your self in a street fight. Don’t start a fight just for the sake of fighting. That would just make you a huge @$$. Pardon my French.

If you just can’t get away from fighting, and it does happen, it is good to know what to do. This simple list will help you win a fight and stay safe.

1. Walk away. I cannot stress it enough. The best way to win a fight is to avoid one. None wins a real fight. You get battered and bruised if you win. If you win and he gets a few good shots in you’ll be walking away black and blue. So if you can avoid a fight altogether, then, all the better. You can apologize immediately to not risk any further insult. Remember when you walk away, don’t turn your back against the aggressor. You don’t know if he has plans to sucker punch you. Instead walk backwards a few step before turning your back against him. If he still continues after you, even after saying your sorry then it might be time for step two.
2. Be aware of your surroundings. This isn’t some California Gaming board championship fight, technically there are no rules. So look around you. Scout all the possible exits when things get a little bit too rough. Also scan the room for possible weapons that could be used against you.
3. Be smart. Don’t think that you are already smarter than him because you are not. He goaded you into fighting him and wasting your time. So, that alone is a point for him. You also don’t know him that well, He might even be a former golden gloves champion and you just did not know it. You might as well assume that he is a better fighter. While you are at it, assume that he also has a weapon hidden somewhere. Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
4. Get into a fighting stance. If he is a lot bigger than you, it would be best to stay on your feet. You don’t want a larger man raining on you with punches from above. Spread your legs apart. Make your stance wider than you shoulders but not too wide that you topple over.  Lift your hands to defend yourself at all times. A good defense is a nice offense. Try to block the punches and counter with one of your own.
5. Distance is your friend. A fight is not only won by landing the most punches but also by having the least number of punches hit you as well. Keep your distance and try to encircle your opponent when he attacks beat him to the punch and keep away again. Sticking and moving actually works.
6. Aim for something vulnerable. You need all the advantage you can get in a street fight. Aim for soft spots to help you win a fight. The solar plexus is a spot that will stop anybody, regardless of the size. A blow to the nose is sure to blur any vision as well. A swift hit to the nose will give you enough time to run or capitalize. A kick in the shin will also hurt and stun your opponent.

It is important that you fight for the right reasons, which is to defend yourself. Anything else could land you in jail, the hospital, or worse, the morgue. This guide is to help you get out of a fight unhurt  and in one piece.  In some cases, this is done by winning the fight outright. But remember the only way to win a fight is to avoid it. If we promote peace and respect, everyone wins.