broomhilda000 Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 What's your guys opinions on how far to take a street fight. For example if a guy standing against a wall walks infront of you and starts yelling at you and pushing you how far should you take it? Punch him, kick him? Choke him out? Run away? Be as a tranquil pool of water in the woods. Calm, collected, reflecting on its surface all that is around it. Make your own mind such a quiet mirror reflecting the mind of the opponent. Even as your partner's impulse to attack passes through his mind it should be reflected in you.The safest battle is the one that is never fought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Thats really a broad question that depends on the situation. In my opinion, a push is an attack. If you're attacked, retaliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 i agree with tombstone, if i get pushed or even see that the individual is thinking of attacking me, that person is going to get smacked nicely in the melon. If that doesn't clear up the individuals thinking process; smack them around until they realize not to mess with you. Never get to aggressive as to breaking and killing unless you feel that your life is in danger. If you can take care of the situation without too much work and injury to the other person go with the lowest amount of violence. Yet be prepared to back it up if the individual only gets mad, you then may have to step it up another notch. The trick is to be fast and don't let them retaliate, keep your distance. That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Has soon has the person enters your personal space in an agressive manner use whatever it takes to escape safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Sadly most MA are taught to match force for force. So we are usually playing but rules and the bad guy is not. If we get to violent then MOST courts will rule that we used our knowledge in a wrong way and despite the fact we were attacked we may be paying Dr. Bills. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 If I am alone and there is an escape route I will flee. If I'm cornered or blocked where I can't easily get away I will attack any person making an agressive move towards me that enters my striking distance. If I have my wife or kid with me I would even consider attacking first if I felt we were threatened. When I attack they can get away safely and get help. I do not concern myself about the legalities. If I or my loved ones are in danger, I will attack until the danger is neutralized. If an arm, leg or anything else is broken on the attacker, so be it. Its better them than me. Its disgusting how the courts make the criminals out to be victims. I'D rather get sued and pay a fine than be seriously injured or killed....... Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle-san Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Take it to whatever level he's at. If it's nothing more than pushing and shoving [posturing] then I'm just going to walk away. If he's really trying to fight I'll try and warn him off, but defend myself. If he's got some weapon or there are more than one of them picking the fight, I'll defend myself and probably try to break whatever I manage to get ahold of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Everyone has the right to defend themselves weather they have formal training or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouton Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 if this person comes within 3 feet of you(the area in which you can be punched or kicked) in an aggressive manner, then you need to defend yourself until you can safely get away. you don't know this person and what he is capable of or if he has a weapon on him, so you need to react, no question about it. Vee Arnis Jitsu - http://www.veearnisjitsu.comThe Defense Institute - http://www.defenseinstitute.comVeeArnisJitsu Group- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VeeArnisJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 crouton Said: if this person comes within 3 feet of you(the area in which you can be punched or kicked) in an aggressive manner, then you need to defend yourself until you can safely get away. Sounds alot like my own comments of: Has soon has the person enters your personal space in an agressive manner use whatever it takes to escape safely. Please try and read the other messages before replying or write something original... regards.. cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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