If you're new to self defense, then you'll definitely want to take some time to learn these simple street fighting tips for beginners. It could mean the difference between life and death in a real fight.

1. 10 S I MPL E S TR E E T
FI G H TI N G TIPS FOR
BE G I NN E R S

2. 10 SIMPLE STREET FIGHTING
TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
If you are new to street fighting, you should be aware that this kind of fighting has no fixed rules. It
can transform from one kind of fight to another at a blink of an eyelid. Street fighting may start out
as fist fight and before you know it, it may turn into a wrestling or kicking match. Hence, street
fighting tips can go a long way in protecting you and preventing you from getting knocked about
during the fight.
STREET FIGHTING SKIL LS
If you are new to street fighting, you definitely need to analyze your fighting skill sets. You require a
number of skills to be victorious in street fighting, and some of these skills are as follows:
Be quick and agile
Be able to fight in different ways, namely kick, punch and wrestle
Know when to be on the offensive and when to be on the defensive
Be aware of defensive techniques, like parrying, dodging and blocking
Have mental strength when the fight turn ugly and bloody
Be prepared to fight an unfair fight and take unfair advantage of your opponent
10 SIMPLE STREET FIGHTING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Even if you have no intentions of getting into a street fight, at times it can be unavoidable. Hence,
here are some street fighting tips that are simple. They will help you defend yourself in the fight and
also allow you to put your opponent out of action, so that you can make your escape.
1. If you happen to be in a situation that could boil into a street fight, it is important to check
your surroundings out. Look for things you can use as a weapon to defend yourself and also
be knowledgeable about the escape route in case you get outnumbered during the fight.
2. If you are threatened by a person, first try to defuse the situation. Talk to the person and try
and calm him down. If you have offended him without knowing, this is the right moment to
apologize. Do not sit on a high horse. However, be sure not to let your body display any
signs of fear, as it will cause the person to bully you even further.
3. If the fight is unavoidable, do not wait for your opponent to land the first punch. Instead
you should act quickly. Be the first one to hit your opponent and try to inflict maximum
damage.
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3. 4. Take a fighting stance at once, so that you are standing stably and will be able to assume a
defensive or an offensive position quickly. Assuming a fight stance also shows your
opponent that you are not frightened or afraid and this can at times end the fight there and
then.
5. When hitting your opponent, look to hit areas that will hurt the most, such as temples,
groins, chin, nose, throat, back of the neck and head. Use all fighting methods, namely
punching, kicking, hitting and grappling.
6. If you are taking a defensive position in the fight, keep your distance from him. This means
that your opponent has to come to you to hit you. And, if you opponent cannot hit you, he
definitely will be unable to hit you.
7. If you want to be offensive, make sure you are extremely close to your opponent, so that you
can hit him or block his attack as and when needed.
8. Be sure to stay relaxed, as a stressed body means that it will not react quickly.
9. Follow your opponent's every move, so that whenever an opportunity arises, you can strike
him.
10. If you are outnumbered, it is best to head for the closes exit instead of letting a whole gang
of people beat you and send you to the hospital. This is a virtue a good street fighter should
possess and is nothing to be ashamed of.
ADDITIONAL READING:
http://www.fightingtips.org/street-fighting-uncaged/
http://artofmanliness.com/2008/05/06/how-to-win-a-street-fight-in-7-simple-steps/
http://www.wikihow.com/Win-a-Street-Fight
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