The definition of victory is getting out of a fight unscathed, no matter what happens to the opponent. The easiest way to avoid injury is to avoid fighting. However, if you are attacked and cornered, the best course of action is to end the fight as quickly as possible. Some fighting techniques can paralyze an attacker very quickly. Remember that there is no guarantee that this technique will always work, especially if you have never practiced before.
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Method 1 of 3: Assessing Threats
Step 1. Evaluate the situation for a few seconds
A quick evaluation can affect the win. Thinking rationally, even if it's only for a few seconds, will help you stay calm so you can fight with your thoughts as well as with your energy.
- Determine if your opponent seems angry (to you or in general), just wants to fight, mentally ill, or drunk. This information can help you decide how best to end a fight.
- Before deciding how to fight (or flee), assess your opponent's size and strength. Remember the old saying, "Little people beat big people". This doesn't mean you can't win against someone bigger or stronger, but you should take those factors into account.
Step 2. Defuse the anger
If your opponent screams, threatens, or throws things but hasn't physically attacked you, you may be able to calm the situation and avoid a fight.
- You may have to stay calm. Responding to anger with anger will only make the situation worse.
- Say that you will hear what he has to say. Listen well. If your opponent is hurt or angry, listening patiently can calm them down.
Step 3. Watch out for unpredictable opponents
If your opponent is acting irrationally and unpredictable, such as a drunk or mentally ill person, it will certainly be harder to calm down, but still doable.
- An opponent who is distracted may not really want to fight once calmed down. These considerations may influence your decision to fight or try to calm the situation.
- Try to help him calm down, listen, agree on whatever he says, and say what you want him to do (say, sit down or leave). The key is to repeat as often as necessary, maybe even ten times. This technique will fail if you give up too soon.
Method 2 of 3: Exploiting Opponent's Weakness
Step 1. Avoid the first attack
If he pushes or hits, shift to the side, then push him from behind when he passes you. This technique uses the opponent's momentum against himself.
- You have to stay calm and move fast to escape. The instinct to dodge punches or kicks will help, but be aware that you may "freeze."
- When pushing against your opponent, try to apply force from below with your feet and follow with your arms to exert as much force as possible.
Step 2. Don't fight like your opponent wants
Most people tend to use one type of fighting, i.e. punching, wrestling, kicking, etc. Don't use the same technique.
- If your opponent is punching you, try dragging him to the ground.
- If your opponent seems to want to knock you down, try to stay on your feet.
Step 3. Use the dirty technique
Fighting techniques such as Krav Maga advocate explosive attacks on the opponent's weak points. Attack the soft and weak parts of the body (toes, groin, stomach, face, sides of the neck) with the hard and strong parts of your body (heels, heels, knees, elbows, top of the head).
- Step on your opponent's toes
- Kick or punch the groin area, upper abdomen (solar plexus), or belly button area (diaphragm)
- Prick the eye, or punch the nose, chin, or jaw as hard as you can.
- If you're under attack and have access to anything that can be used as a weapon, use it. You can throw items, such as keys, sand, gravel, or dirt. You have the right to defend yourself by any means available. However, remember that this principle does not apply to attacking first.
Step 4. Trick your opponent
If you can bluff or act, use those tricks to trick your opponent into making fights easier for you.
- Use a martial arts stance and place your fists in front of your face to encourage your opponent to do the same. If he's not a trained fighter, he'll copy your ways, and that will allow you to control the fight.
- Bluff the opponent by pretending to be kicking from the side. Set it up so you're impressed you'll kick it in the shin. Instead, throw a hard fist on the face, solar plexus, or diaphragm. Avoid the urge to look at your feet as that can spoil the plan.
- If your opponent doesn't copy your ways, it may be a sign that he has trained as a fighter.
Method 3 of 3: Using Professional Combat Techniques
Step 1. Use the ultimate fighter technique
In Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history, 8 fights ended in 10 seconds or less. You may not be as well-trained as the fighter, but that doesn't mean you can't imitate or borrow his techniques.
- Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters train using a variety of fighting techniques, including boxing, wrestling, and several types of martial arts.
- Professional fighters train all year round to fight effectively.
Step 2. Start with strong, sudden fists
This approach, popular among UFC fighters, can knock out and knock down opponents. If you know the correct way to punch, the opponent will feel the pain, not your hand.
- Make sure your thumb is outside of your hand.
- Punch with your knuckles, especially your index and ring fingers, and straighten your wrists. This technique results in more effective boxing and also reduces the chances of you breaking your own bones.
- While UFC fighters like Gray Maynard, James Irvin, and Todd Duffee beat opponents by punching the head, less-trained fighters may have better luck aiming a powerful punch at the throat, sides of the neck, or ribs.
- While some fighters like Ryan Jimmo have knocked down an opponent with a single punch, remember that the odds are extremely rare, even in MMA and professional boxing fights.
Step 3. Start with kicks
Kickboxing fighter Mark Weir beat his opponent, Eugene Jackson, with kicks followed by fists in the mouth in perfect timing. Jackson fell, and the fight was over in 10 seconds.
- Don't imitate Jackie Chan. A low, powerful kick to the knee or shin is much faster and more effective than a high kick to the head.
- Point the side of your foot toward the side of your opponent's knee. This method helps maintain balance and inflict maximum damage.
- One of the advantages of kicking is that it ensures that you are far away from your opponent, making it more difficult for him to hit you.
Warning
- If you are attacked or threatened by a thief, the quickest way to get away is to give him what he wants. The thief doesn't want to hurt his victim, he only wants valuables. Even though you have the right to refuse, the situation may worsen if you resist. If the thief doesn't threaten with a gun, you can throw what he wants in one direction and run the other way. It's an effective distraction, and the thief may be after what he wants instead of you. However, if you are threatened with a knife or gun, tell the thief that you will give him what he wants, and follow his directions to avoid a fight. Once he gets the desired item, he will likely leave immediately.
- If you're attacked by a predator whose intent is to harm or kill, you'll have to take control of the situation by choosing the location and moment of action, escape or fight. Predators tend to be calmer than thieves and angry or psychotic opponents. Attackers like this might try to "drive" you to a private place. If you find out, the element of surprise passes from your opponent to you and becomes your greatest advantage. Planning to run away or fight, you need to create or use distractions to get ahead of your opponent.
