Questions tagged [streetfight]
Non-sport fighting without rules
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What are techniques to minimize harm from having long hair in combat?
It is clear that long hair can be a hazard to a defender in a 'streetfight' scenario where combat breaks out and you need to defend yourself suddenly and unexpectedly. Hair can get in your eyes and, ...
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How dangerous are long thumb nails
I came across a provocative individual with long thumb nails, on both hands; about 2cm extra length.
How dangerous could his nails be?
Eye gouging comes to mind. But is it more effective with that ...
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Are injuries from Assault more Severe than those Sustained During Martial arts Practice?
When I asked my previous question regarding injury rates in martial arts practice and assault, some users pointed out (quite rightly) that it didn't take account of the severity of injuries sustained.
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why was one strike by a 10 year old girl effective?
On our way come from school, a boy at least 6 yrs older grabbed both my friend's wrists & his 2 friends were closing fast. Feeling that grappling @ his hands would be ineffective, I stepped ...
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How to defend from Karambit attack
It is known that Karambit attacks are very dangerous and lethal. Is there a way to protect yourself with free hands and with stick from Karambit attack? Videos and pictures will be appreciated. ...
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Practice focus at home
I have found from some past street fights that I go blind when I am angry.
Let me explain:
I am 5'8" inches tall,
80 kg or 176 pounds,
33 years old and
I am not fat, not so fit (I can run for 15 ...
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Is accuracy less important in street and Krav Maga?
If for instance someone in street aims at specific position (kick or punch) and produce it with a slight deflection so practically he hits his rival. So, for instance if the deflection is minor ...
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Strategy for defence in street fight for good kicker who throw punches in short distance
What is the best strategy for street fight when your rival is expert in kicks (Taekwondo black belt) and when you close distance he throws punches in very aggressive way and then reopens distance for ...
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Effectiveness of Throws on the Ground and Standing Up (Judo, BJJ etc) [closed]
Next year it's going to be a little more throwing-oriented year in my club (although we're still going to mix ground fighting and stand up fighting, submissions etc).
My question is: how practical ...
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How do you escape from a front head lock?
A real experience:
Well about a year ago I got in fight with a bullying thug in street, and we tackled each other. He was way bigger than I am, though we pushed each other locked-arm swinging around ...
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Release from back choking rope
If you refer to the following situation shown in video at 19:30. What are the recommended ways to release of back rope choke?
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Low kicks vs high kicks in street fight
Many martial arts spend time in practicing high kicks, for instance to the face. Is there a situation in a street fight where high kicks would be the best choice? Why not prefer low kicks? With low ...
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Close street fight vs far distance
IS there any criteria to decide whether to fight your rival from distance (by using kicks for instance) or to close distance and to fight back with short punches for instance? Does it relate to ...
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