3 Signs YOU Should PUNCH First in Street Fights

3 Signs that you Have to PUNCH First in Street Fights. The best Self Defence requires some understanding of body language and pre attack indicators. This week’s ‘Breakdown’ looks at READING and UNDERSTANDING what TRIGGERS street fights. Psychology in action, applied to self defence. We discuss the problem of social dominance in a confined space. This is how to defend yourself using good situational awareness skills and threat assessment.

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[lewischacon]

I have a rule about this. If a dude is willing to get in your face like that, then he’s already made the choice to fight. It’s just a matter of who’s going to throw that first punch. & usually it’s not the one standing in front of you that throws that first punch. one of their buddies always sneaks you from the side while you over here arguing with dude.

[jamescooke]

Also another tip. Don't Just strike once and assume it's over. Follow up with many more strikes until the guy is done

[quaviolewisjriii]

Back in the day I got suckerpunched at least 4 times, the last time my nose was broke and I had a pretty good concussion. After that, I always go first. If they get within arms length after I've warned them, I will swing first, each and every time. Has worked like a charm so far

[julianmorris]

My old man used to box and when I was a kid in the 70s (going back a bit😊) he showed me how to throw a punch and said “always be first”!!! He said straight punch straight in the nose!!🤣 I said what if it don’t work ? What’s next? He said you’ll figure it out son🤣🤣🤣

[jay-dee.]

In my 42 years of life I’ve always hit first if a man walks up in an aggressive manner.
It’s never failed me. I’m nobody’s victim and you shouldn’t be either. If it’s more than just fisticuffs, stay strapped and always be aware of your surroundings.

[richardspillers]

I've tried that "be the bigger man" bs and it never works out. I've been jumped and sucker punched and I was always a target because I was a small guy. I hit first and I do it fairly early. Fair warning though, them bigger bully types play victim better than anyone. So either have a witness or disappear asap.

[Gigantor]

Avoid confrontations as much as possible. The puzzling thing about street fights is that every time they breech your space and you push them away, they question why you push them??? or don't touch me??? It's a no win situation

[randyrhyne]

Step to the side and away, usually step to your right as most people will swing with their right and not punch straight. Try not to back up because that will encourage aggression. If they continue to press it’s on. Strike hard and fast, follow through with your attack until your opponent is incapacitated. Don’t worry about hurting them because they made their choice by not giving you an out.

[mtmadigan]

This is military but in the Marines we are taught the most basic of ideas. Whoever starts the fight, will usually win. This is the cornerstone of the heavy aggressiveness. This applies to both gunfights and hand to hand. And in my experience this has been right 99% of the time.

[louisd]

They can swear and scream all they want, you step in striking range, you're going down

[trevorgarrett]

If anyone ever gets in your face, attempt to create and keep distance.

Put your hands up palms out in a non-defensive way while stepping backwards. When you step back, always keep one foot back farther. You’re also now ready for a block in any direction & only a half a step away from a traditional fighting stance.
Hands up ready palms out, quickly becomes forearm blocks, fists and elbows.

[longbowshooter]

I've had few situations in my life of being attacked, fortunately, but the times I have has taught me a valuable lesson - hit first and to the most vulnerable target once the guy has started being aggressive.
I didn't start the confrontation, he did, so he has made the choice to be put down first.

[DVizzion]

First rule in an altercation is keep your distance at least 2 meters away, this is a first demoralizer for any attacker.
Second blind him, put your hand forward streched out and make a palm before his eyes, that way also you can beter anticipate any sudden movement.
Third position your feets in a way that your balance is solid, that way you can put your attacker on the ground by using his swing against him as he loses balance when striking.
Fourth target the nose, eyes, ears, stomach, plexus and knies. This way you can neutralize the target immediately.
Fifth and most important rule hit so hard that you might break your arm or foot. Do not hesitate to hit so hard that it becomes deadly.
You hesitate you fall or even worst die!

[JLewis]

I've never lost a fight...when I found a way to walk away from the situation. That being said, I'm a very non-confrontational person so I assume anyone trying to square off with me or get in my face is serious about it. If there's no way out, I might as well strike first and assume the advantage if I can. That being said, it's been over 10 years since I've been in a true street fight.

[kensantapaga]

My Ol' Man always said: Hit first and hit HARD.

[joeyc]

What were the 3 attack indicators?

1. shuffling around / erratic movement
2. emptying hands / putting things away
3. angling shoulders

Is that right?

[rocktown]

Having spent a fair amount of time in county jail and the state penitentiary, as well as being in a number of 'street' fights throughout my life, it's been ingrained into me at this point to not hesitate when I know the situation has escalated to the point of physicality. Strike first and look to cause the most devastating damage immediately. You obviously want to mitigate any chance of getting knocked out yourself, which is often easier than you'd think when you get hit right on the button (i.e. the chin), so there's really no point in attempting to trade legit blows with anyone. If it's possible, it's always best to finish a fight ASAP -- whether that involves striking or choking someone out.

[OneEyedLion]

I really appreciate the articulate analysis and high quality video.

[stephb]

I have seen and been in many fights in my life.
Yet there is one I will always remember, it was 20 years ago, near a bus station...It was a strong short guy about 1.70 meters against a giant of 1.90 meters.
The big guy tried to hit first but the short guy put him down by hiting his leg like a flash.
The short guy waited doing nothing, till the big guy rose up again. yet when up, that big guy, tried to hit him again. The big guy went Down on the ground again !
The same scenario happened 2 more times... Each.time the short guy let the big guy rose up again...
That short guy was unbelievable he would lift one leg but at the last moment would strike with the other one.. He would Lift the right hand and strike with the left...And the big guy who was not a beginner in street fight.(you could clearly see it) yet was taken by surprised everytime and so was I, while watching it...
After the fourth time the short guy exploded and shouted, I go now because if I stay I ll kill you ! I kill the people if I truly fight with them.
He went off and the big guy did not follow.
In all my life I have never seen again someone fighting like that, he was really a magician.

[justinneill]

I agree 100%. If someone gets in your face, you have to assume they are going to attack you, and even if they had not intended to do so, by getting in your face they forfeit the right not to expect you to act as though they would. Know your safe distance and protect it, whenever someone enters that space in a hostile situation, you cannot afford to hesitate. If you want to run, that’s the moment to do so. If you don’t, you need to make the first move. You cannot afford to just stand there and risk getting punched or head butted. Just know in advance what you’re going to do, and just do it.