subject: Street Combatives - Learn Self Defense Moves [print this page] In a street fight or any other violent situations, self defense is very important. These types of fight are very spontaneous and unpredictable. This is why you should learn self defense moves so that you can to defend yourself at any time. Don't be afraid to fight dirty because you have to defend yourself from violent and unjustified aggression. Use any object that you can use as a weapon, it can be anything like a chair, a bottle or a 2x4.
However, you have to take note that your first goal should be to avoid fighting and it is best to search out a place to escape to especially if you're outnumbered. When someone threatens you or challenge you for a fight, try to talk with the guy first and see if you can calm him down. Apologize if needed and don't let your ego get in the way of apologizing for something that you didn't do.
Remember that in street fight self defense is imperative because there are times when no matter how much you try to stay away from violent situations, it still does occur. So try your best to maintain a confident body language and make an effort to walk away backwards to make sure that your opponent will not attack you from behind; always be aware of your environment and be especially alert for objects that you can use for weapons.
It is best to take on a stable fighting stance especially if the bad guy is still threatening you and you have nowhere else to go. Your stance should be shoulder width apart, this way you will be able to maintain your balance and avoid ending up on the ground. You have to keep your hands up in order to protect your face and clench your teeth. This is to protect yourself from a broken jaw in case you will be directly hit in the face.
Street fight self defense include kicking your attacker's knee or abdomen and head butting your opponent hard on his nose. After incapacitating your attacker by using these techniques it is best to make your escape. Now you learn self defense moves, but be sure to only use it when you're in trouble and not to harass other people.
