Getting bullied, tactics?

[Popkov]

you need to hit him, but first if i were you i would do some muscle training and then kick his *. and if he is stronger than you take him by surprise and hit him when he least expects it.

well that is what i would do in your situation, but you may not like this idea.

[aefibird]

If you do decide to take up MA when you get to university then if this bully knows about it, he may back down. He may be picking on you because you have shown weakness to him up to now - you've let him get away with it. If he sees that you are able to stand up to yourself by taking MA, he may reveal himself to be a coward and back down.

Also, go and see a staff member at university. Have a quiet word with them and tell them about your situation as soon as you get there - before anything happens with this guy. That way they are aware of the history between you two and the fact that he has a record of harassing you. Then the staff can 'keep an eye out' for you and make sure that he doesn't start on you again when you are at uni.

As you are a new student, they may also be able to pair you up with a an older 'buddy' who has been there a few years. That way you'd have someone to see if you did have any hassle from the bully and it would be better for you to talk to someone of similar age to you than it would to go to the university staff.

If you are serious about taking martial arts, then it doesn't really matter what style you take - having a good instructor is more important. As you're going to a university, they'll probably have more MA clubs than a regular non-university town. Plus, they may have special "uni students only" clubs. Find out all the MA styles that are on offer at your university and go along and try out a couple of lessons at each until you find something that you are happy with.

Good luck with your situation.

[battousai16]

oh my god, new dr. who!?! dr. who rocks! you gotta' love that scarf perhaps you could find a phone booth that allows you to travel through time and space, and meet the bully again when you're rich and successful?