i voted for the match of HHH vs. Umaga to be a Street Fight =)
Do u think that a Street Fight will be good for Umaga and Triple H on Cyber Sunday !?!?!?
it's the best of the three choices, first blood is way to gimmicky plus Trips bleeds at anything anyway (when was the last ppv hhh competed and didnt blade?) and a steel cage match doesnt hold that much thrill anymore all has been done
Reply:Yeah. I voted for it to be a street fight, too. I hope Triple H wins.
Reply:Yes I think that will be a great match
Reply:That is what I keep voting for a street match. I think this would be fun to watch.
Reply:I keep voting for the cage - street fight would be ok to watch I guess...but the cage is easier than getting bad camera angles if they take the streetfight out of the ring and backstage or something. They always kinda miss the cool stuff that way.
Reply:i voted for a Street Fight
Reply:i think it will be a decent match cuz triple h is gonna be out numbered with umaga and the mcmahon clan - cue the return of chris jericho (i hope)
Reply:me two.i vote for it coz it might b longer and watching carnage between these two guys might b great.cage mach limits the bruality.first blood ended too quickly.walla
Reply:me tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
Friday, November 18, 2011
Stewart & Kenseth in a Street fight, who wins?
Street Fight! No rules except it just has to be those two!
Stewart %26amp; Kenseth in a Street fight, who wins?
id say tony stewart b/c he has a worse temper look how matty acted when jeff pushed him he sat there n took it
have a great day
Reply:I don't think it would come to that, DESPITE WHAT TONY BASHERS THINK, he would not be that stupid to engage in a fistfight anymore. And him and Kenseth seem to respect each other. Report It
Reply:Stewart would go in quick on the skinnier Kenseth. But Kenseth being a cheesehead would bring up the knee into fatboys face it would be over.
Reply:Kenseth
Reply:Unfortunatly...Tony Stewart would probably kick Matt's butt...but I do wish it were otherwise!
Reply:Probably Stewart. That man's got a temper...
Reply:tony hes a savage i heard he had to go take angermanagement before they would let him race in nextel
Reply:All Stewart would have to do is go "BOO!" and skinny a** Kenseth would run away crying and making up excuses. I hate both of them//but 20 would kick 17's a** thats for sure.
Hendrick boyzzzzz forever 24//48
Reply:smoke would smoke kenseth, basically because of Tony's SIZE ADVANTAGE. im a stewart fan, but he still is gravitally impaired! hahahahahahaha i just said that he is a plus size in a POLLITICALLY CORRECT WAY.
Reply:Stewart is faster
Reply:As mush as i would hate to sai it Tony would win
as you can tell form last weeks race he need to go back to his anger mangement classes Said Matt was screwed up in the head!!!!!!!
Reply:Tony would stomp his a$$! I really wish he would do it! Kenseth is a prick!
Stewart %26amp; Kenseth in a Street fight, who wins?
id say tony stewart b/c he has a worse temper look how matty acted when jeff pushed him he sat there n took it
have a great day
Reply:I don't think it would come to that, DESPITE WHAT TONY BASHERS THINK, he would not be that stupid to engage in a fistfight anymore. And him and Kenseth seem to respect each other. Report It
Reply:Stewart would go in quick on the skinnier Kenseth. But Kenseth being a cheesehead would bring up the knee into fatboys face it would be over.
Reply:Kenseth
Reply:Unfortunatly...Tony Stewart would probably kick Matt's butt...but I do wish it were otherwise!
Reply:Probably Stewart. That man's got a temper...
Reply:tony hes a savage i heard he had to go take angermanagement before they would let him race in nextel
Reply:All Stewart would have to do is go "BOO!" and skinny a** Kenseth would run away crying and making up excuses. I hate both of them//but 20 would kick 17's a** thats for sure.
Hendrick boyzzzzz forever 24//48
Reply:smoke would smoke kenseth, basically because of Tony's SIZE ADVANTAGE. im a stewart fan, but he still is gravitally impaired! hahahahahahaha i just said that he is a plus size in a POLLITICALLY CORRECT WAY.
Reply:Stewart is faster
Reply:As mush as i would hate to sai it Tony would win
as you can tell form last weeks race he need to go back to his anger mangement classes Said Matt was screwed up in the head!!!!!!!
Reply:Tony would stomp his a$$! I really wish he would do it! Kenseth is a prick!
Out of all the street fights on YouTube, post one where you think BJJ would be the most useful?
BJJ has its place in one-on-one organized matches, but in street fights...let's see...
Out of all the street fights on YouTube, post one where you think BJJ would be the most useful?
BJJ is a great sport.
Reply:I think BJJ would be useful in most street fights because most of the people are untrained and eventually fall to the ground. I would think someone trained in another martial art fighting against an untrained person wouldnt goto the ground because they have learned to keep their balance. I think to be successful at all fighting is 80% defense, 20% offense. Learning to move, get stability and then pop.
Reply:BJJ has it's place anytime a fight hits the ground. Guess where most, if not all, street fights end up? The only thing you have to change is simply not to use certain moves, and trust me, it is very obvious to anyone who trains seriously what moves you would not want to use in a street fight.
sole slippers
Out of all the street fights on YouTube, post one where you think BJJ would be the most useful?
BJJ is a great sport.
Reply:I think BJJ would be useful in most street fights because most of the people are untrained and eventually fall to the ground. I would think someone trained in another martial art fighting against an untrained person wouldnt goto the ground because they have learned to keep their balance. I think to be successful at all fighting is 80% defense, 20% offense. Learning to move, get stability and then pop.
Reply:BJJ has it's place anytime a fight hits the ground. Guess where most, if not all, street fights end up? The only thing you have to change is simply not to use certain moves, and trust me, it is very obvious to anyone who trains seriously what moves you would not want to use in a street fight.
sole slippers
Does size matter in a street fight ?
im 6'2 and i practice TKD, and i was wonderin if i get into a street fight with a guy thats shorter than me, if i would be able to win
personally, i got alot of advantages because i know alot of TKD so that really helps secondly im very tall
what do you think?
or if i get in a fight with a short guy or a bit shorter than me?
give me opinions please
Does size matter in a street fight ?
no.. whoever has more intensity usually wins
Reply:of course it does. But sometimes smaller, more agile foes can win through strategy and taking advantage of the environment around them.
BUT, nowadays a weak sissy can just pull out a revolver and it'd be over, LOL
Reply:Oh god...I can't even concentrate on the question because of your name.......something about a street fight with a midget....
Reply:In a street fight between men, it is almost always the guy that gets the first clean shot in that wins. Just because you are taller doesn't mean you are going to win.
Reply:Yes it gives you a big advantage. No guarantees though.
Reply:He'll probably be faster and quicker. You just have to out smart him. Use your size and strength to your advantage.
Reply:Its never a sure thing. If both combatants are relatively inexperienced at fighting, Yes the bigger person will probably win.
You may have an advantage, but never assume the person you're fighting is inexperience because he/she is short. Often times short people are good wrestlers.
Reply:You can do it.
Reply:If you learned studio/tournament TKD and get in a rumble in the alley, send me a postcard from the ER.
Tae Kwon Do agrees on a set of rules where you have a given amount of space, areas are off-limits, etc. A smart 'street fighter' will recognize the fact you want to stay away and will use wrist locks, or elbows, or grappling you to the ground, taking away your skills and mauling you.
Remember the Karate Kid: best defense, no be there. If you're learning TKD to kick butt and take names... stay in the ring.
Reply:Actually knowing how to fight helps. Best bet in a street fight is flight.
If you are talking about a few inches it won't be much of a factor.
If it is like a 2 foot difference... why are you picking on little people?
Reply:No, size doesn't matter. It's skill, stamina and intensity that counts.
I'm 5"2 and all of the people or sparring partners i've ever had have been between 5"11 and 6"7. I've only ever lost two matches.
If you were to face a shorter person, no offence, but he or she would most likely be faster than you.
Although you would have a bit of advantage being taller(i.e. longer arms and legs so you don't have to go in as close to attack....You'd probably be a bit out of their range)
Reply:Nope, I also studied various martial arts and when I was real active I never lost to people that had me by 50lbs or more. I also lifted weights and had less than 10% body fat, but the rule is; connect first and its generally over with. Always remember a midget could jump up and clip you in the family jewels and kick your butt!
Second, thinking that you are a badass and getting into a street fight, could end up with someone poking a few holes in you with a 9mm. Trust me, I've been shot with a 9mm with hollow points and it "smarts" a "little" as well as leaving fairly large exit wounds, 9 years later I still don't have feeling in some parts of my body. As I've gotten older I perfer weapons myself and being a combat veteran, I really do know how to use them and will, if I think my lifes in danger!
Reply:I don't think size matters in a street fight,
...unless you're taking your pants off!
You're not taking them off are ya??
Reply:size matters, speed and power matters, skill matters and luck matters. thats life.
Reply:Size matters to an extent , thats why before pro bouts , they usually show the fighters reach along with weight and age ect. When striking reach advantage can be a plus , but a good striker can bob and weave and use your own height againts you , by coming on close and boxing inside the pocket , a great example would be Mike Tyson 5.11 Heavyweight.
Also in a streetfight you can be fighting a short stalky guy who can be a good wrestler or a submision fighter , and reach dont matter anymore once you hit the ground , then the compact stalky guy has the advantage.
So if you are a taller guy like yourself. then use that to your advantage. use your jab to keep the opponent far away , and use your long legs with pushkicks and side kicks. And for your own sake please dont try any of that spinning butterfly kick stuff.
Reply:Firstly:
Tae Kwon Do traditionally teaches wrist locks, elbows, and knees. Don't assume because the olympic style is the prominent type you see, that it's a standard. Many schools these days are cross training with grappling, and other arts such as BJJ and Hapkido as well. YOU FAIL!!!
Secondly:
Size is a factor in a street fight (Both height and weight), but it is something that works around your skills and fighting attributes (Speed, power, timing, heart, stamina, and so forth). That's if you see it from a TMA perspective: If you have great attributes, then they matter more. Someone that is taller than you may not have the extra power, speed, and so forth. Someone shorter than you might have that, and whatever other variation. You should keep it in your thoughts, but someone with those attributes are what you should watch out for.
When you're talking of moderate difference, they may even had advantages. I'm 5'11", but my armspan is 6'2". That helps me. lol
If your muscle-bound friend doesn't have any idea about throwing punches, then he might have an disadvantage, unless he grapples. It's endlessly complicated though. You should definitely elude the situation if you can, but you shouldn't freak out if someone is a little taller, bigger, and xyz than you. You have to compare your abilities and skills with that of your opponent (Or rather what your think they may have). I mean, if the tallest person in history (Robert Wadlow) had the muscles of an MMA fighter: I would not **** with him. :p
If someone the size of my brother (5'6", about 170-180 of lean muscle) wanted crap, and I couldn't elude: Then I would fight. That's biased of me, because my brother is a martial artist and fitness head. But of course if they're just muscles, then it might not say anything of there fighting skill. lol
Just keep it in the back of your mind, but don't have nightmares about it. Good luck, and I would advocate that you cross train in grappling to get well-rounded.
Reply:You're talking about height. It is an advantage -- especially against untrained people who arent' particularly good at closing distance.
Weight matters more, though. The heavier you are, the more weight you can potentially put behind your shots.
If you get into a fight with somebody shorter than you, winning or losing will depend on a whole slew of things. Height and weight are definitely amongst them, but they're far from the only determining factors.
Reply:Of course not.
I hope you know the concept of ranging. Suppose you opponent is short but good.
You are tall and do more kicking(TKD), you are in the advantage when you fight Long Range. This mean you can attack from a longer distance but opponent can not. You can kick from a distance but your opponent can not.
However there are some disadvantages with long range. You have to use long weapons (kick or staff) which tends to be slow because it has move more mass and more distance to travel to make contact. However If you keep distance from your opponent then can win the fight.
Then there is close quarter fighting (close range). As the name implies the distance between you and your opponents is just a matter of inches. This is where a shorter guy has the advantage. At close quarters you can not kick because you do not have the distance to execute it. Your opponent can use his hands ( punch, grapple or worst stab you with a knife) to attack you but you can not recounter. This is specially true because many fights flare out in bars where the fight is close quarter. Even worse TKD can not fight well in close quarters because it does not encourage the use of the hands.
I sometimes spar with TKD, stay close to them and they can't do anything.
From training in Dekiti Tirsia Siradas, tactics and techniques can negate the advantage of size any time.
Reply:The person with more skill in sparring/fighting usually wins.
However being tall gives you an advantage over those who are shorter, But being short also have an advantage which those who are tall don't. Being tall, you have an advantage of hitting/kicking them at least over the head, but it would take you longer to finish your attack. Whereas the shorter people can trip you from the bottom even though they don't have the advantage to hit/kick very high unless they can jump very high and kick. Shorter people have an advantage to be able to see your attack fast enough to dodge it because tall people have long arms and legs so once the tall person starts and attack, it's easy to see where the attack is coming from unless you are super fast in punching/kicking.
In a street fight, people don't fight fair so even if you do practice and know a lot of TKD moves, you may not win the fight.
I think my opinion was confusing @_@.
Reply:"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
But, if you practice TKD, you should be well trained to AVOID fighting if at all possible.
Reply:Honestly if you have enough time to determine that your opponent is smaller than you, then it wasn't an unexpected attack or a blindside. This should give you time to resolve the situation peacefully. Either by making a joke, attracting attention so there are witnesses(in case you do fight and it goes to court), playing a fool, drooling, acting retarded, etc.
That being said there is a old saying that a good big man will beat a ggood small man anytime, but nothing is certian. Look at Matt Serra vs. JSP.
Reply:You better hope that the tiny guy doesn't do BJJ or you're screwed!
Reply:it doesnt matter how big you are, if youre gonnae get attacked and the guy is bigger than you and you think sh!t im gonnae lose you will lose, youre frame of mind is what counts, if a guy is smaller than you like in your case, you wont nessecarily win just cause youre bigger, they could be a better fighter than you, theres always someone that is a better fighter than you it doesnt matter where you go in the world.
Reply:hey hey..you study tkd wel.. me and my dad have been doing tang soo do for a very long time and from experiance no hight does not matter at all...we are both very small i mean weve won champion ships agains people ouble the size of us...its how you do things. aha any more questions just ask mee yea.
:):)
Reply:Haha, you do TKD! LMAO! Height is nothing, especially when you're on the ground getting KTFO!
Reply:size dose not mater i seen guys that are 5,5 and wipe a 6,0 guy all over the place and i have seen vise verse it just mater what is in your hart i have see karate guys get there a s s whoop buy a guy that has no martial arts experience what so ever
personally, i got alot of advantages because i know alot of TKD so that really helps secondly im very tall
what do you think?
or if i get in a fight with a short guy or a bit shorter than me?
give me opinions please
Does size matter in a street fight ?
no.. whoever has more intensity usually wins
Reply:of course it does. But sometimes smaller, more agile foes can win through strategy and taking advantage of the environment around them.
BUT, nowadays a weak sissy can just pull out a revolver and it'd be over, LOL
Reply:Oh god...I can't even concentrate on the question because of your name.......something about a street fight with a midget....
Reply:In a street fight between men, it is almost always the guy that gets the first clean shot in that wins. Just because you are taller doesn't mean you are going to win.
Reply:Yes it gives you a big advantage. No guarantees though.
Reply:He'll probably be faster and quicker. You just have to out smart him. Use your size and strength to your advantage.
Reply:Its never a sure thing. If both combatants are relatively inexperienced at fighting, Yes the bigger person will probably win.
You may have an advantage, but never assume the person you're fighting is inexperience because he/she is short. Often times short people are good wrestlers.
Reply:You can do it.
Reply:If you learned studio/tournament TKD and get in a rumble in the alley, send me a postcard from the ER.
Tae Kwon Do agrees on a set of rules where you have a given amount of space, areas are off-limits, etc. A smart 'street fighter' will recognize the fact you want to stay away and will use wrist locks, or elbows, or grappling you to the ground, taking away your skills and mauling you.
Remember the Karate Kid: best defense, no be there. If you're learning TKD to kick butt and take names... stay in the ring.
Reply:Actually knowing how to fight helps. Best bet in a street fight is flight.
If you are talking about a few inches it won't be much of a factor.
If it is like a 2 foot difference... why are you picking on little people?
Reply:No, size doesn't matter. It's skill, stamina and intensity that counts.
I'm 5"2 and all of the people or sparring partners i've ever had have been between 5"11 and 6"7. I've only ever lost two matches.
If you were to face a shorter person, no offence, but he or she would most likely be faster than you.
Although you would have a bit of advantage being taller(i.e. longer arms and legs so you don't have to go in as close to attack....You'd probably be a bit out of their range)
Reply:Nope, I also studied various martial arts and when I was real active I never lost to people that had me by 50lbs or more. I also lifted weights and had less than 10% body fat, but the rule is; connect first and its generally over with. Always remember a midget could jump up and clip you in the family jewels and kick your butt!
Second, thinking that you are a badass and getting into a street fight, could end up with someone poking a few holes in you with a 9mm. Trust me, I've been shot with a 9mm with hollow points and it "smarts" a "little" as well as leaving fairly large exit wounds, 9 years later I still don't have feeling in some parts of my body. As I've gotten older I perfer weapons myself and being a combat veteran, I really do know how to use them and will, if I think my lifes in danger!
Reply:I don't think size matters in a street fight,
...unless you're taking your pants off!
You're not taking them off are ya??
Reply:size matters, speed and power matters, skill matters and luck matters. thats life.
Reply:Size matters to an extent , thats why before pro bouts , they usually show the fighters reach along with weight and age ect. When striking reach advantage can be a plus , but a good striker can bob and weave and use your own height againts you , by coming on close and boxing inside the pocket , a great example would be Mike Tyson 5.11 Heavyweight.
Also in a streetfight you can be fighting a short stalky guy who can be a good wrestler or a submision fighter , and reach dont matter anymore once you hit the ground , then the compact stalky guy has the advantage.
So if you are a taller guy like yourself. then use that to your advantage. use your jab to keep the opponent far away , and use your long legs with pushkicks and side kicks. And for your own sake please dont try any of that spinning butterfly kick stuff.
Reply:Firstly:
Tae Kwon Do traditionally teaches wrist locks, elbows, and knees. Don't assume because the olympic style is the prominent type you see, that it's a standard. Many schools these days are cross training with grappling, and other arts such as BJJ and Hapkido as well. YOU FAIL!!!
Secondly:
Size is a factor in a street fight (Both height and weight), but it is something that works around your skills and fighting attributes (Speed, power, timing, heart, stamina, and so forth). That's if you see it from a TMA perspective: If you have great attributes, then they matter more. Someone that is taller than you may not have the extra power, speed, and so forth. Someone shorter than you might have that, and whatever other variation. You should keep it in your thoughts, but someone with those attributes are what you should watch out for.
When you're talking of moderate difference, they may even had advantages. I'm 5'11", but my armspan is 6'2". That helps me. lol
If your muscle-bound friend doesn't have any idea about throwing punches, then he might have an disadvantage, unless he grapples. It's endlessly complicated though. You should definitely elude the situation if you can, but you shouldn't freak out if someone is a little taller, bigger, and xyz than you. You have to compare your abilities and skills with that of your opponent (Or rather what your think they may have). I mean, if the tallest person in history (Robert Wadlow) had the muscles of an MMA fighter: I would not **** with him. :p
If someone the size of my brother (5'6", about 170-180 of lean muscle) wanted crap, and I couldn't elude: Then I would fight. That's biased of me, because my brother is a martial artist and fitness head. But of course if they're just muscles, then it might not say anything of there fighting skill. lol
Just keep it in the back of your mind, but don't have nightmares about it. Good luck, and I would advocate that you cross train in grappling to get well-rounded.
Reply:You're talking about height. It is an advantage -- especially against untrained people who arent' particularly good at closing distance.
Weight matters more, though. The heavier you are, the more weight you can potentially put behind your shots.
If you get into a fight with somebody shorter than you, winning or losing will depend on a whole slew of things. Height and weight are definitely amongst them, but they're far from the only determining factors.
Reply:Of course not.
I hope you know the concept of ranging. Suppose you opponent is short but good.
You are tall and do more kicking(TKD), you are in the advantage when you fight Long Range. This mean you can attack from a longer distance but opponent can not. You can kick from a distance but your opponent can not.
However there are some disadvantages with long range. You have to use long weapons (kick or staff) which tends to be slow because it has move more mass and more distance to travel to make contact. However If you keep distance from your opponent then can win the fight.
Then there is close quarter fighting (close range). As the name implies the distance between you and your opponents is just a matter of inches. This is where a shorter guy has the advantage. At close quarters you can not kick because you do not have the distance to execute it. Your opponent can use his hands ( punch, grapple or worst stab you with a knife) to attack you but you can not recounter. This is specially true because many fights flare out in bars where the fight is close quarter. Even worse TKD can not fight well in close quarters because it does not encourage the use of the hands.
I sometimes spar with TKD, stay close to them and they can't do anything.
From training in Dekiti Tirsia Siradas, tactics and techniques can negate the advantage of size any time.
Reply:The person with more skill in sparring/fighting usually wins.
However being tall gives you an advantage over those who are shorter, But being short also have an advantage which those who are tall don't. Being tall, you have an advantage of hitting/kicking them at least over the head, but it would take you longer to finish your attack. Whereas the shorter people can trip you from the bottom even though they don't have the advantage to hit/kick very high unless they can jump very high and kick. Shorter people have an advantage to be able to see your attack fast enough to dodge it because tall people have long arms and legs so once the tall person starts and attack, it's easy to see where the attack is coming from unless you are super fast in punching/kicking.
In a street fight, people don't fight fair so even if you do practice and know a lot of TKD moves, you may not win the fight.
I think my opinion was confusing @_@.
Reply:"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
But, if you practice TKD, you should be well trained to AVOID fighting if at all possible.
Reply:Honestly if you have enough time to determine that your opponent is smaller than you, then it wasn't an unexpected attack or a blindside. This should give you time to resolve the situation peacefully. Either by making a joke, attracting attention so there are witnesses(in case you do fight and it goes to court), playing a fool, drooling, acting retarded, etc.
That being said there is a old saying that a good big man will beat a ggood small man anytime, but nothing is certian. Look at Matt Serra vs. JSP.
Reply:You better hope that the tiny guy doesn't do BJJ or you're screwed!
Reply:it doesnt matter how big you are, if youre gonnae get attacked and the guy is bigger than you and you think sh!t im gonnae lose you will lose, youre frame of mind is what counts, if a guy is smaller than you like in your case, you wont nessecarily win just cause youre bigger, they could be a better fighter than you, theres always someone that is a better fighter than you it doesnt matter where you go in the world.
Reply:hey hey..you study tkd wel.. me and my dad have been doing tang soo do for a very long time and from experiance no hight does not matter at all...we are both very small i mean weve won champion ships agains people ouble the size of us...its how you do things. aha any more questions just ask mee yea.
:):)
Reply:Haha, you do TKD! LMAO! Height is nothing, especially when you're on the ground getting KTFO!
Reply:size dose not mater i seen guys that are 5,5 and wipe a 6,0 guy all over the place and i have seen vise verse it just mater what is in your hart i have see karate guys get there a s s whoop buy a guy that has no martial arts experience what so ever
Does tae kwon do help in a street fight?
I always get into fights I can't handel there always street fights and I dont start them they come to me is tae kwon doe gonna help for street fights?
Does tae kwon do help in a street fight?
Of course. It's more self-defense oriented.
Try running your mouth a little less and perhaps the fights won't come looking for you.
Reply:no
Reply:No.
But neither will most other martial arts.
They're not *supposed* to work for a street fight.
They do work well within their own context-- whether it be competition, spiritual, or self-defense. But most martial arts won't work for street fighting-- because that's not what they were intended for.
And, fights don't "just happen." To get into a fight with someone else, you would have to
1) deliberately go to places where fights are likely to happen. Or, hang out with people who are likely to fight.
2) be a real prick and tick someone off badly enough for them to react.
3) then *engage* them in that fight. ie., STAY there and try to duke it out instead of escaping. Very bad idea.
There's an old saying espoused often on the website I posted below, and it's very true:
"It takes two to fight." There is no "good guy" in a street fight, and cops know this.
You sound pretty young... if you're still in school, know that you can and will be expelled for fighting. (That won't look good on job resumes or college applications, by the way.) Once you enter the adult world, you are very likely to end up dead or in prison if you continue to get into fights.
Read this page and you'll see more of what I'm talkin' about.
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/tra...
For more on street fighting, see this page:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/str...
Reply:I would have to say that any knowledge of fighting and defense would help in a street fight. Just remember the old saying, "Don't bring a knife to a gun fight!"
Reply:I get to fight a few times a week, I am a bouncer at several clubs and I have to say 99.9% of the time there will be no time or space to get off high flying kicks, I use my BJJ chocks and locks most of the time to escort people out of the clubs and also when ingaged in a fight, also judo comes in very handy, not many people are ready to be grabed and thrown down. If your looking to learn to defend your self in every day events Krav ma ga is also excellant!
Reply:i have been in TKD (Tea kwon do, judo kwan style, hope i spelled it right) for seven years, i have to say some of it is good for a street fight. Most of it is not; one is not going to try to do a jumping turn back side kick in a real fight, probably a turn back side kick (if your fast).what TKD lacks is practical hand techniques and grappling. What TKD has is the best kicks in the world, the kicks can hit hard and they are faster than Muy tai kicks.why do i say that, Muy tai kicks w/ the shin and they try to lay one out w/ one kick. TKD sets up kicks and takes kicks w/ the top of the foot. From what i noticed, from experience, is that TKD kicks work with the leg muscles using a snapping motion (were the power comes from) in the kicks. Muy Tai kinda just swings it out there, trying to plow one over . over all, Muy tai is more wheel rounded and better for a real fight. if i had to pick one style it would be judo or i'd go to a place that does krav maga. An MMA gym would also be vary vary effective in a street fight.
- some body correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm sure i'm not.
- hope i helped :)
Reply:if you pratice hard ya its good for street fight and it depen what belt you you have to black to defend your self in tae kwon do
Reply:somtimes it does sumtimes it doesnt but what u got to do is
dont fight back, block their movies or dodge it and dont harm them and usualy ppl wouldnt come after u
i had the same problem
Reply:Training in any martial art will increase your speed, reflexes and stuffs like this. It will most probably of some help. But the best is still training with your basketball team or track and field teams. Their training packs more power for running away and avoiding a fight.
Running away is not the way of a coward, It's the way to ensure that you haven't lose.
Reply:yea
Reply:absolutely Yes!
In the practice of Tae Kwon Do you learn drills and skills, kicks,punch, and blocks.
You also learn to do patterns or forms or poomses
the purpose of these patterns is so one can defend themselves against various attackers in different directions
If you train and practice everyday you should be able to defend yourself and KO your opponent.
BUT, you must remember that within this discipline comes the art of patience and self control. so if you can walk away from a fight this prooves that you are mastering the art.
Reply:Somewhat, yes. As with most martial arts, some of the training with be of use in a real street fight. No, telegraphed high kicks may not be the best option, but evasion, endurance, speed, and hand techniques are all benefits of training in Tae Kwan Do.
Remember, TKD stylists react faster than any other martial artists.
Reply:Tae kwon do will definitely improve your odds at recieving
the beating of your life, not to mention making an **** of
yourself in front of your friends!!!
Reply:First of all, I don't believe that you don't do something to start them or at least egg it on.
That is bull.
But to answer your question, TKD is only good enough to get your butt kicked, unless the guy you are fighting is called "Erkel".
Boxing and Judo or Jiu Jitsu is the way to go. Boxing for standup and Judo or Jiu Jitsu to make them pay on the ground.
Reply:Hi. My name is Jasen T. Davis. I have studied martial arts for nearly 18 years.
My first art was Tae Kwon Do. I have a master red belt (which is the last belt before a black belt) from Pomona Tae Kwon Do under Master Dae Woong Chung.
I quit Tae Kwon Do after I got into a streetfight. How's that for answering your question? LOL!
There are serveral rules in a streetfight.
1) Don't fight. You'll go to jail.
2) Don't turn your back on an opponent.
3) Don't kick above the waist.
4) Well, don't kick at all.
5) Some fights end up on the ground.
Sadly, TKD breaks rules 2, 3 and 4. It will also not prepare you for 5. The hand techniques in TKD are also not very effective.
TKD is great exercise and is a good sport. I still practice. But there are better arts to learn to fight.
Here is what you sould do:
Go learn Brazillian Ju Jitsu, or some sort of wrestling art. They are rather popular, and although you should never fight on the ground, the experience will prove invaluable should your opponent not be so enlightened.
After that, go learn boxing. It's hard work, but after a year you will be pretty good. Hitting an opponent with a closed fist in the face is not very smart, but the movements of boxing...shedding, slipping, etc. will be very valuable for avoiding damage and keeping your cool if you are hit in the face. Plus, an uppercut to the solar plexus will stop most people.
Finally, learn Aikido. It takes a long time, but even the basics are great for avoiding violence and knocking people down if they try to hit or hurt you. The philosophy will also make you a better person, although you seem like a nice enough guy right now. After a year or two in Aikido you'll have a good foundation. Hell, get a black belt and do work as a bouncer.
Don't fight. If you are fighting you are part of the problem. Martial arts will help you beat your own ego. Your worst opponent is yourself. Fighting leads to prison, lawsuits, hospitals and maybe the morgue. You'll at least spend a night in jail for fighting.
Good luck! You can contact me at jasendavis@yahoo.com if you have any other questions.
Does tae kwon do help in a street fight?
Of course. It's more self-defense oriented.
Try running your mouth a little less and perhaps the fights won't come looking for you.
Reply:no
Reply:No.
But neither will most other martial arts.
They're not *supposed* to work for a street fight.
They do work well within their own context-- whether it be competition, spiritual, or self-defense. But most martial arts won't work for street fighting-- because that's not what they were intended for.
And, fights don't "just happen." To get into a fight with someone else, you would have to
1) deliberately go to places where fights are likely to happen. Or, hang out with people who are likely to fight.
2) be a real prick and tick someone off badly enough for them to react.
3) then *engage* them in that fight. ie., STAY there and try to duke it out instead of escaping. Very bad idea.
There's an old saying espoused often on the website I posted below, and it's very true:
"It takes two to fight." There is no "good guy" in a street fight, and cops know this.
You sound pretty young... if you're still in school, know that you can and will be expelled for fighting. (That won't look good on job resumes or college applications, by the way.) Once you enter the adult world, you are very likely to end up dead or in prison if you continue to get into fights.
Read this page and you'll see more of what I'm talkin' about.
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/tra...
For more on street fighting, see this page:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/str...
Reply:I would have to say that any knowledge of fighting and defense would help in a street fight. Just remember the old saying, "Don't bring a knife to a gun fight!"
Reply:I get to fight a few times a week, I am a bouncer at several clubs and I have to say 99.9% of the time there will be no time or space to get off high flying kicks, I use my BJJ chocks and locks most of the time to escort people out of the clubs and also when ingaged in a fight, also judo comes in very handy, not many people are ready to be grabed and thrown down. If your looking to learn to defend your self in every day events Krav ma ga is also excellant!
Reply:i have been in TKD (Tea kwon do, judo kwan style, hope i spelled it right) for seven years, i have to say some of it is good for a street fight. Most of it is not; one is not going to try to do a jumping turn back side kick in a real fight, probably a turn back side kick (if your fast).what TKD lacks is practical hand techniques and grappling. What TKD has is the best kicks in the world, the kicks can hit hard and they are faster than Muy tai kicks.why do i say that, Muy tai kicks w/ the shin and they try to lay one out w/ one kick. TKD sets up kicks and takes kicks w/ the top of the foot. From what i noticed, from experience, is that TKD kicks work with the leg muscles using a snapping motion (were the power comes from) in the kicks. Muy Tai kinda just swings it out there, trying to plow one over . over all, Muy tai is more wheel rounded and better for a real fight. if i had to pick one style it would be judo or i'd go to a place that does krav maga. An MMA gym would also be vary vary effective in a street fight.
- some body correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm sure i'm not.
- hope i helped :)
Reply:if you pratice hard ya its good for street fight and it depen what belt you you have to black to defend your self in tae kwon do
Reply:somtimes it does sumtimes it doesnt but what u got to do is
dont fight back, block their movies or dodge it and dont harm them and usualy ppl wouldnt come after u
i had the same problem
Reply:Training in any martial art will increase your speed, reflexes and stuffs like this. It will most probably of some help. But the best is still training with your basketball team or track and field teams. Their training packs more power for running away and avoiding a fight.
Running away is not the way of a coward, It's the way to ensure that you haven't lose.
Reply:yea
Reply:absolutely Yes!
In the practice of Tae Kwon Do you learn drills and skills, kicks,punch, and blocks.
You also learn to do patterns or forms or poomses
the purpose of these patterns is so one can defend themselves against various attackers in different directions
If you train and practice everyday you should be able to defend yourself and KO your opponent.
BUT, you must remember that within this discipline comes the art of patience and self control. so if you can walk away from a fight this prooves that you are mastering the art.
Reply:Somewhat, yes. As with most martial arts, some of the training with be of use in a real street fight. No, telegraphed high kicks may not be the best option, but evasion, endurance, speed, and hand techniques are all benefits of training in Tae Kwan Do.
Remember, TKD stylists react faster than any other martial artists.
Reply:Tae kwon do will definitely improve your odds at recieving
the beating of your life, not to mention making an **** of
yourself in front of your friends!!!
Reply:First of all, I don't believe that you don't do something to start them or at least egg it on.
That is bull.
But to answer your question, TKD is only good enough to get your butt kicked, unless the guy you are fighting is called "Erkel".
Boxing and Judo or Jiu Jitsu is the way to go. Boxing for standup and Judo or Jiu Jitsu to make them pay on the ground.
Reply:Hi. My name is Jasen T. Davis. I have studied martial arts for nearly 18 years.
My first art was Tae Kwon Do. I have a master red belt (which is the last belt before a black belt) from Pomona Tae Kwon Do under Master Dae Woong Chung.
I quit Tae Kwon Do after I got into a streetfight. How's that for answering your question? LOL!
There are serveral rules in a streetfight.
1) Don't fight. You'll go to jail.
2) Don't turn your back on an opponent.
3) Don't kick above the waist.
4) Well, don't kick at all.
5) Some fights end up on the ground.
Sadly, TKD breaks rules 2, 3 and 4. It will also not prepare you for 5. The hand techniques in TKD are also not very effective.
TKD is great exercise and is a good sport. I still practice. But there are better arts to learn to fight.
Here is what you sould do:
Go learn Brazillian Ju Jitsu, or some sort of wrestling art. They are rather popular, and although you should never fight on the ground, the experience will prove invaluable should your opponent not be so enlightened.
After that, go learn boxing. It's hard work, but after a year you will be pretty good. Hitting an opponent with a closed fist in the face is not very smart, but the movements of boxing...shedding, slipping, etc. will be very valuable for avoiding damage and keeping your cool if you are hit in the face. Plus, an uppercut to the solar plexus will stop most people.
Finally, learn Aikido. It takes a long time, but even the basics are great for avoiding violence and knocking people down if they try to hit or hurt you. The philosophy will also make you a better person, although you seem like a nice enough guy right now. After a year or two in Aikido you'll have a good foundation. Hell, get a black belt and do work as a bouncer.
Don't fight. If you are fighting you are part of the problem. Martial arts will help you beat your own ego. Your worst opponent is yourself. Fighting leads to prison, lawsuits, hospitals and maybe the morgue. You'll at least spend a night in jail for fighting.
Good luck! You can contact me at jasendavis@yahoo.com if you have any other questions.
How to win a street fight?
I know the obvious answer is to walk away. That's not what I'm looking for. There's alot of beef in my school lately and I tend to shoot my mouth off a little so I know eventually I'm going to get into a fight. This is a fair fight between two guys that disagree about something. so dont say kick in the groiin or any of that dirty stuff. I want to know straight up good techniques to use during a street fight, where you usually aren't boxing with your opponent and picking your punches.
How to win a street fight?
There was a move we learned in aikido. If possible join that class. You step in, with the foot you stepped in with, you pivot around so that you are on the side of the person rather than the front. After that it is your choice, in street fighting, i would use my foot and place it underneath the other person's foot when the move to either face you or turn their body to attack you. This would give you leverage and you can throw the person off balance. Just make sure your foot doesn't get crushed in the process.
A more practical advice, "weigh your words before your utter them" Your words hold the power of destroying this world.
Reply:Street fighting is fighting dirty.
Reply:keep your hands up to protect your face. make sure you're breathing out each time you throw a punch to regulate your breathing so you can keep swinging and if they try to counter you to the stomach you will be exhaling and you're stomach won't have any air in it at the time so you won't get the wind knocked out of you. keep moving so you're harder to hit. knee's to the face are always good they will stop dood's in their tracks. and if it's a street fight make sure you do what you gotta to make sure you don't get jacked up short of killin the guy. and don't talk crap at a hostile place if you don't know what you're doin... you'll live longer dood
Reply:Asking how to win a street fight is asking someone to predict the future. There are so many possible factors that can affect the outcome that it's impossible to have a win-all situation. Is it summer or winter? Is it day or night? How many other people are nearby? Are they strangers or people who may decide to step in if you/your opponent starts loosing? Does someone have a weapon? In my opinion it's just not worth it, sure you can beat the crap out of someone but that dosen't prove anything other than the fact that you aren't smart enough to get out of that situation in the first place. Rather then prepare for the eventuallity of a beating I suggest you try working on keeping from shooting your mouth off and coming up with better, more mature ways of handling things. Good luck to ya!
Reply:Ok, I don't condone violence, but if you find yourself in a street fight that is not your fault, you still have to defend your self.
This is a link to a 6 minute video by Bass Rutten, the man. He's a K-9 fighter (like UFC) and he has some tips for winning a street fight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIm_E_jo...
Even if I don't get best answer, you've got to watch this video. It is ripping good fun.
Reply:Well, interesting question.
Keep it simple. DON'T think about techniques too much trying to remember them.
Do not use high kicks if you are the one who launches the first strike.
Bruce Lee said: "If you try to remember, you will lose".
Try to attack the nearest target: shins, knees, balls,etc.
Once you hit one opponent, try to run! Do not stray there fighting.
Learn also grappling. but try not to go or to fall to the ground whenever possible.
Reply:1 thing is try nerve pinching like the 1 in the elbow grab the hand and pinch the joint and paralyze him or trip him and get up quickly if you on floor and grab his legs and step down on his butt so he cant get up another move is to hit the neck alot because then they will breath abnormally but they will heal so dont worry about it but dont kick like bruce lee on the neck or sumthing but remember the nerve pinch you can keep fighting or do the nerve pinch and then runaway because theres 2 ways to win a fight, beat up the person then have him surrender or 2. inflict lots of damage to him and run away its not being chicken as long as you put some good moves on em
Reply:Well you don't fight back, you defend yourself, your life is not all about fighting. And also fighting leads to jail- You fight when your a kid- you get detention. Fight when your an adult- You go to jail.
But, how to DEFEND yourself is always keep your guard up, if you see you oppenent swing block or dodge it, DON't swing back. Eventually he will tire and the fight will be over. Another technique is when HE swings catch his wrist between your wrists and deflect downward. If you sense danger, such as a hit coming but you have no time to block THEN THAT IS THE ONLY TIME YOU SWING.
But remember, life is not about fighting, so stay up and don't smoke!
Reply:The best defense is the best offense , take it to them hard fast and overwhelm them giving it all you got , don't even let them catch a breath just keep swinging and aim for the temples on the side of their head and knock them out putting a quick end to it . I'm 50 years old and have never had my *** kicked and never had a fight last over 5 minutes tops .
Reply:fight him hockey style, grab shirt/head, and start hitting with unoccupied fist. The clench is the key in winning a street fight, there's not a lot of dodging it's all about grab and jab. The fiercer guy always wins.
How to win a street fight?
There was a move we learned in aikido. If possible join that class. You step in, with the foot you stepped in with, you pivot around so that you are on the side of the person rather than the front. After that it is your choice, in street fighting, i would use my foot and place it underneath the other person's foot when the move to either face you or turn their body to attack you. This would give you leverage and you can throw the person off balance. Just make sure your foot doesn't get crushed in the process.
A more practical advice, "weigh your words before your utter them" Your words hold the power of destroying this world.
Reply:Street fighting is fighting dirty.
Reply:keep your hands up to protect your face. make sure you're breathing out each time you throw a punch to regulate your breathing so you can keep swinging and if they try to counter you to the stomach you will be exhaling and you're stomach won't have any air in it at the time so you won't get the wind knocked out of you. keep moving so you're harder to hit. knee's to the face are always good they will stop dood's in their tracks. and if it's a street fight make sure you do what you gotta to make sure you don't get jacked up short of killin the guy. and don't talk crap at a hostile place if you don't know what you're doin... you'll live longer dood
Reply:Asking how to win a street fight is asking someone to predict the future. There are so many possible factors that can affect the outcome that it's impossible to have a win-all situation. Is it summer or winter? Is it day or night? How many other people are nearby? Are they strangers or people who may decide to step in if you/your opponent starts loosing? Does someone have a weapon? In my opinion it's just not worth it, sure you can beat the crap out of someone but that dosen't prove anything other than the fact that you aren't smart enough to get out of that situation in the first place. Rather then prepare for the eventuallity of a beating I suggest you try working on keeping from shooting your mouth off and coming up with better, more mature ways of handling things. Good luck to ya!
Reply:Ok, I don't condone violence, but if you find yourself in a street fight that is not your fault, you still have to defend your self.
This is a link to a 6 minute video by Bass Rutten, the man. He's a K-9 fighter (like UFC) and he has some tips for winning a street fight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIm_E_jo...
Even if I don't get best answer, you've got to watch this video. It is ripping good fun.
Reply:Well, interesting question.
Keep it simple. DON'T think about techniques too much trying to remember them.
Do not use high kicks if you are the one who launches the first strike.
Bruce Lee said: "If you try to remember, you will lose".
Try to attack the nearest target: shins, knees, balls,etc.
Once you hit one opponent, try to run! Do not stray there fighting.
Learn also grappling. but try not to go or to fall to the ground whenever possible.
Reply:1 thing is try nerve pinching like the 1 in the elbow grab the hand and pinch the joint and paralyze him or trip him and get up quickly if you on floor and grab his legs and step down on his butt so he cant get up another move is to hit the neck alot because then they will breath abnormally but they will heal so dont worry about it but dont kick like bruce lee on the neck or sumthing but remember the nerve pinch you can keep fighting or do the nerve pinch and then runaway because theres 2 ways to win a fight, beat up the person then have him surrender or 2. inflict lots of damage to him and run away its not being chicken as long as you put some good moves on em
Reply:Well you don't fight back, you defend yourself, your life is not all about fighting. And also fighting leads to jail- You fight when your a kid- you get detention. Fight when your an adult- You go to jail.
But, how to DEFEND yourself is always keep your guard up, if you see you oppenent swing block or dodge it, DON't swing back. Eventually he will tire and the fight will be over. Another technique is when HE swings catch his wrist between your wrists and deflect downward. If you sense danger, such as a hit coming but you have no time to block THEN THAT IS THE ONLY TIME YOU SWING.
But remember, life is not about fighting, so stay up and don't smoke!
Reply:The best defense is the best offense , take it to them hard fast and overwhelm them giving it all you got , don't even let them catch a breath just keep swinging and aim for the temples on the side of their head and knock them out putting a quick end to it . I'm 50 years old and have never had my *** kicked and never had a fight last over 5 minutes tops .
Reply:fight him hockey style, grab shirt/head, and start hitting with unoccupied fist. The clench is the key in winning a street fight, there's not a lot of dodging it's all about grab and jab. The fiercer guy always wins.
I saw some street fights and...?
I saw some street fights and...?
damn those people cant fight, they just swing wildly and dont know the meaning of kicking or knees and once there on the ground they dont know what to do
is this what people do if they are not trained in a martial art
take a look at this video is this good representation of martial art, even though he could have avoided it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jxix0ygcvk0.....
I saw some street fights and...?
No matter how good you get at the "fight" game
there is always someone with your number in their pocket !!
So, if you're one of these folks that are into this stuff for the power and glory of the "game" -- you can expect to have your lunch served to you on a bed tray sooner or later !!
Reply:the link wouldnt open...
anyway street fighters have the eliment of surprize on their sides.they wont hesitate to pick up whats next to them either. usually street fights have NO NEED for ground work. once you hit the ground you pretty much lost especially if he's got friends. Usually people who street fight have back up somewhere and its usually behind you! this is where martial arts MMA is usefull more than any other style. its not over kill and they can stand up and finish you or take you down. you simply need to be well rounded to kick *** efficiantly these days because a lot of people are starting to learn more and more "practicle arts".
Reply:the link dont work.. but yea its true they just randomly swing... lol that how this 1 guy described a good fighter 2 me lol
Reply:those street fights with the swinging is actually a technique developed by "Flint", this guy: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?... , he calls it 'teh d34dly Trailer Park Propeller'
Reply:Who knows whether what you saw is representative of what the 'tough' guys do. I think what you saw shows the difference between self-estimation based on emotion and your own sense of what's right from you r training.
After living a long time in the Bay area I am now living in a great, polite, very macho part of the US, and while I've met a lot of guys(and women too) who are very strong-minded and opinionated I have not yet met anybody who really, by MY standards, can fight. No, that's wrong...two guys, two brothers, and they were training for the ring, in great shape with some great techniques.
But mostly anybody who's dangerous will have taken enough interest in the skills to have learned and practiced a few, and that's VERY rare.
I just give everybody total respect, hide my own skills, break the opponent if I need to, and let the fools slam each other around...it's entertaining. If you've paid your dues, it's OK.
But you should realize: if a guy who's studied finds out that normal doofus peole are stupid about fighting, something they think they have a right to have an opinion about, well, what does that tell you about people who have opinions about...international relations, or sex, or God, or...? see, you could be living among a LOT of opinionated incompetents in a LOT of fields...why not become an expert in something? don't voice your opinion: just study and practice privately a LOT and get the goodies, don't fight with anybody.
all the best from a VERY old martial artist who's thumped a lot of people in streets and alleys and other places...thanks for the video and question.
Reply:All u need is to throw one good punch and thats it. Violence is a very bad thing though. Peace baby! :)
Reply:Yes. That is extremely typical of untrained fighters. That doesn't mean that they aren't dangerous.
damn those people cant fight, they just swing wildly and dont know the meaning of kicking or knees and once there on the ground they dont know what to do
is this what people do if they are not trained in a martial art
take a look at this video is this good representation of martial art, even though he could have avoided it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jxix0ygcvk0.....
I saw some street fights and...?
No matter how good you get at the "fight" game
there is always someone with your number in their pocket !!
So, if you're one of these folks that are into this stuff for the power and glory of the "game" -- you can expect to have your lunch served to you on a bed tray sooner or later !!
Reply:the link wouldnt open...
anyway street fighters have the eliment of surprize on their sides.they wont hesitate to pick up whats next to them either. usually street fights have NO NEED for ground work. once you hit the ground you pretty much lost especially if he's got friends. Usually people who street fight have back up somewhere and its usually behind you! this is where martial arts MMA is usefull more than any other style. its not over kill and they can stand up and finish you or take you down. you simply need to be well rounded to kick *** efficiantly these days because a lot of people are starting to learn more and more "practicle arts".
Reply:the link dont work.. but yea its true they just randomly swing... lol that how this 1 guy described a good fighter 2 me lol
Reply:those street fights with the swinging is actually a technique developed by "Flint", this guy: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?... , he calls it 'teh d34dly Trailer Park Propeller'
Reply:Who knows whether what you saw is representative of what the 'tough' guys do. I think what you saw shows the difference between self-estimation based on emotion and your own sense of what's right from you r training.
After living a long time in the Bay area I am now living in a great, polite, very macho part of the US, and while I've met a lot of guys(and women too) who are very strong-minded and opinionated I have not yet met anybody who really, by MY standards, can fight. No, that's wrong...two guys, two brothers, and they were training for the ring, in great shape with some great techniques.
But mostly anybody who's dangerous will have taken enough interest in the skills to have learned and practiced a few, and that's VERY rare.
I just give everybody total respect, hide my own skills, break the opponent if I need to, and let the fools slam each other around...it's entertaining. If you've paid your dues, it's OK.
But you should realize: if a guy who's studied finds out that normal doofus peole are stupid about fighting, something they think they have a right to have an opinion about, well, what does that tell you about people who have opinions about...international relations, or sex, or God, or...? see, you could be living among a LOT of opinionated incompetents in a LOT of fields...why not become an expert in something? don't voice your opinion: just study and practice privately a LOT and get the goodies, don't fight with anybody.
all the best from a VERY old martial artist who's thumped a lot of people in streets and alleys and other places...thanks for the video and question.
Reply:All u need is to throw one good punch and thats it. Violence is a very bad thing though. Peace baby! :)
Reply:Yes. That is extremely typical of untrained fighters. That doesn't mean that they aren't dangerous.
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