Kid at school wants to beat me up. if he throws a first punch is it right to fight back?

Question

this kids aloooot bigger than me, any tips on self defense or anything. vids, websites w/e

Answer 1

AVOID THE KID... BUT IF HE COMES NEAR YOU AND YOU FEEL THREATEND YOU SHOULD STRIKE FIRST AND STRIKE HARD... NO ONE IN THERE RIGHT MIND WOULD ASK YOU TO RECIEVE THE FIRST BLOW.  GO FOR SOFT SPOTS. YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.  END THE FIGHT AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE... YOU JUST MIGHT TEACH THIS BULLY A LESSON.

REMEMBER STRIKE FIRST... OR YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO "FIGHT BACK"

GOOD LUCK AND BE SAFE

Answer 2

don't wait for him to throw the first punch, throw first and hope he falls then you aviod any damage and look like a bad ***.

Answer 3

well if he throws the first punch you can defend yourself but you cant beat the c**p out of him just beat him enough so you can escape.

so basically just hurt him as much as you can with 1 attack then run away.

self defence generally means equal force so if they only attack once really you can only attack once.

Answer 4

yes. its okay to fight back if you are acting in self defense. if he goes first, then i would fight back. as far as tips goes....well the only tip i can give you is don't get killed. its okay to get beat up, you will become tougher but don't get killed though. and if he does beat the c**p out of you, you can always sue him hahaha.

Answer 5

um ok first of all what grade are you in and y does he want to beat u up? and yea u will get in trouble too even though he strated it and ull probly get a black eye and other fun stuff jk. u could either stick rlly close to ur friends especially if theyre older, get in trouble and a black eye, or talk to a teacher. good luckk

Answer 6

You really should never fight unless your life depended on it. If this person does try come at you with the attention of hurting you, you may use force to defend yourself. Really i don't know what to tell you because i was never taught to hold the person down so that he wouldn't be able to hurt me, i was taught to kill(thats why it's always better to run away or talk it out unless your life depends on it).

Answer 7

" assume the fetal position and scream. be sure to cover your face. "

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LMFAO

well, this might be embarrassing but get your parents to snitch lol

Answer 8

h**l yes fight back! kick him in the shine and then punch him in the face as hard as you can. punch with your first two knuckles (index and middle knuckle so you dont break your hand). good luck!!!

you can get your @ss kicked but at least you didnt run...it happens to the best of us sometime

Answer 9

KICK TO THE NUTS.....KNEE TO THE FACE

Answer 10

assume the fetal position and scream. be sure to cover your face.

Answer 11

if its that bad and he's really desperate to hurt you then call the police and get a restraining order.

all this how to fight advice you're getting from the "fighters" here will be straight out of the window as soon as this guy confronts you. People telling you to block the first punch (will it be to the face? neck? gut?) and counter attack etc... there's no guarantee it'll work once you're there, fights are unpredictable. Don't risk getting chucked out of school for some silly playground fight.

Martial arts are for self defense against people who really want to endanger your life. Muggers threatening to hurt your loved ones etc...

Listening to people on Y!A who think they know how to teach you moves will get you hurt.

if this is a serious situation don't be afraid to ask for help, the whole "law of the playground" charade will mean nothing once you've left school. Also make sure you don't escalate the situation, don't give him a reason to hit you. Tell him you wouldn't stand a chance against him and let him walk away with a pathetic victory. This is not a sign of weakness, people who feel the need to prove themselves are showing signs of insecurity and can only feel good about themselves by picking on people smaller than them.  

Answer 12

Yes, if he hits you first then fight back, even if you don't know how to. It's a learning experience, no one knows how to fight good their first fight. But it will be way worse if you p***y out of the fight, because even if you lose at least you didn't back down.

Answer 13

I know quite a few schools have a zero tolerance policy. Even if you are defending yourself you can get in trouble. You may not get in as much as the original attacker, but you will still get in trouble.  I'd try to avoid the fight if possible. If you can't avoid then try to hold off until a authority figure comes. Be light on your feet, watch for telegraphs (distinct movement that gives away a punch, kick, etc). Keep you hands up, and never let your guard down. But try to avoid it, a fight will not solve anything.

Answer 14

STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY!  

Answer 15

I learned from my mistakes in the past, I sugest you talk it out.  Stand your ground, look at the situation from the other persons perspective and be understanding.  Ask the person what the problem is and overcome it.  You will be a bigger man.  At all means avoid violence.

Answer 16

First, always avoid the fight.  Don't be where he's going to be if you can at all help it.  If he tries to goad you into a fight, keep walking.  Don't act scared, just ignore him and go about your business.

If he does try to hit you, avoid it.  Run away to a teacher or other adult.  If he tries the, "If you tell anyone you'll get it worse," line then ask, "So you were planning on taking it easy on me if I don't tell?  Like how much, 10%, 50%?  Come on, let's see if we can make a deal.  Maybe you tie one arm behind your back if I don't tell?"  If nothing else, you'll befuddle him enough and the rest of the kids will be laughing at him as you walk away.  Of course, you tell someone anyway.  He wasn't planning on taking it easier on you, he afraid of getting into trouble so he's trying to scare you.

If, for some reason everything else fails, then you can fight back only to the point where you can escape.  No more.  Just because he throws a punch doesn't give you the right to knock him down and kick him in the head repeatedly.  However, expect to get into trouble for it.  In these situations bobbing and weaving, blocking, joint locks, and throws are better than striking.  If nothing else you have witnesses who can back you up that you didn't hit him, you blocked a punch he threw and he must have lost his balance and fell.

Answer 17

go 4 his legs kicks to the legs then take him 2 the floor once his legs r weak and then ur both the same size then just start poundin on him thats wut i would do

Answer 18

If he's fat, kick him straight in the knee (downward with your heel). If he isn't kick him with your toes in the middle of the thigh, he should go down pretty fast. then just get on top and pound him. pin his hands down with your hands or with your knees if you can, and punch/head butt him in the face depending on what's available to you. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 19

I would say you should avoid fighting him if at all possible, even if it makes you look like a coward--just act lofty, like you think he's being incredibly childish. That's what I do (mostly because they usually *are* being incredibly childish!). You might try talking it out, but a lot of people will just refuse to listen, especially if--like your aggressor apparently is--they're the kind to pick fights (this goes for international peacekeeping as well, lol). If anyone asks me if I'm scared, I usually assume a blank stare and say something along the lines of, "Sure. Terrified. Pass it along."

However, if he throws the first punch, it is definitely okay for you to fight back and defend yourself. American culture often cultivates shame for any kind of violence, when fighting is sometimes the most moral course of action.

When you punch, remember to keep your wrist straight so you don't break it. And if you want to end it quickly, you might poke him in the eye. That worked for me once.

Answer 20

Mahatma Gandhi said, if someone beats you on your one cheek, you show him the other one. ha ha ha ha ...

Answer 21

Yeah fight back.You should start going to a Mixed Martial Arts School.It will boost your confidence and its great stuff to learn/know.I would suggest a combo of Muay Thai and Submission Wrestling.But since this guy wants to beat you up soon and he's a lot bigger than you, I'd kick him in the nuts.Seriously, let this guy know that he shouldn't mess with someone who is a lot smaller than him cause stuff like that will happen.If you don't want to kick him in the nuts then just go ape crazy on him break his nose.The nose isn't fun to get punched in.Try taking him down or tackling him and mounting him (sit on top of his chest) and rain down punches on his face.Just a few quick ones I guess......good luck.But its always better to avoid a fight.But if this ******** wants to push the issue then do what you gotta do.  

Answer 22

Not according to school administrators. They want you to run away. Oh, but you can't leave the school grounds, so good luck hiding safely.

I'm probably the only "fighter" on here who believes in running away. Most schools have a zero-tolerance policy for fighting. You fight, you're out. Sometimes it's "you curl up and get beaten like an egg, you're out." I hate schools. Anyhow, you should be prepared for suspension and not worry too much about it. It beats the alternative.

Anyhow, keep breathing. People tend to freeze up when they're scared and they forget to breathe. If you breathe, you'll keep moving. Hit with your palms, not your fist, all the while yelling, "I don't want to fight you." Psychologically, people will think you were just pushing him away so you wouldn't get hit, so if anyone were questioned, you'd have a defense. I won't tell you to hit anywhere specific -- do what comes naturally since you don't have any training. Just try to stay relaxed. Don't grab. Adrenaline flows and if you grab you'll not let go. Personally, I like people grabbing me: I now know where that hand is without having to look at it.

Keep moving and keep breathing. If he lands a punch while you're moving, it'll have less impact (unless you move -into- the punch) because it's either off target (hopefully you'll move at angles so they'll be deflected), or he tracked which means he had to alter the course of his momentum mid swing. Hands should always be up in front of your head without obstructing your vision. Try to use little energy. Let him do the work. Don't be cocky: you're the victim, so be the victim.

Finally, if he falls down or whatever, back away until you've got a good head start and run. You're doing all of you a favor: keeping yourself from getting in over your head, letting him save face, and giving the school administrators reason to not kick you out (You really did only fend him off long enough to escape).

The idea of self-defense is to keep yourself safe. People who say, "If he fights you, you take him down and you make sure he doesn't get up" are foolish. Remember: You're going to see this kid every day. Why breed more contempt in him than already exists?

Be safe and good luck.