So i just got back from a new years party that got a little out of hand. Long story short, there was a major douche bag that no one likes that was rubbing me the wrong way and it almost came to blows. Luckily, I had friends that stepped in and broke up the fight. I know it was stupid and I will consider this a lost because I was the one that was pushing for the fight even though i was not the original aggressor. I'm a big guy, i weigh 230lbs, 6' tall, and over the summer i was running 4 miles. But i don't consider myself fit by any means. My only fighting experiences are pretty rare: I took a sucker punch in college, i grabbed the asshole by the neck and pinned him to the ground (by his neck) and that fight was over. i also roughhoused with my older brother when i was growing up - some of which did get pretty serious. I also spared with a tikwando martial artist in college, but that was only striking - not grappling.
I think the guy that i was facing was full of shit, he was saying he had been in all kinds of fights; but judging by his perfect teeth and light weight ( i had at least 40lbs on him), i called bullshit and that's when I asked him to dance. That's when my buddies stepped in and took me out of the party.
My question to you guys is this: I know the best situation is to avoid the fight, but if somehow that's not an option, how did you handle yourself? What is the best strategy? I mean, how did you attack and defend?
I have never had to fight because I had to. I have always done it for fun with friends; but I have taken to heart the lessons I learned in college and the advice given to me by friends that where in the military - that is, if its a serious fight, you give it your all and you don't mess around - nothing is out of bounds.
I think the guy that i was facing was full of shit, he was saying he had been in all kinds of fights; but judging by his perfect teeth and light weight ( i had at least 40lbs on him), i called bullshit and that's when I asked him to dance. That's when my buddies stepped in and took me out of the party.
My question to you guys is this: I know the best situation is to avoid the fight, but if somehow that's not an option, how did you handle yourself? What is the best strategy? I mean, how did you attack and defend?
I have never had to fight because I had to. I have always done it for fun with friends; but I have taken to heart the lessons I learned in college and the advice given to me by friends that where in the military - that is, if its a serious fight, you give it your all and you don't mess around - nothing is out of bounds.