I got to watching several "knockout compilation" videos on YouTube (they were in the suggestions column to the right - I was originally watching K-1/MMA knockouts).
This is an example of what I'm talking about:
In a spoiler tag because it's mildly NSFW.
Most fights appeared to be somewhat avoidable if one of the participants had tried to talk his or her way out of the situation.
I will admit that many (if not all lol) of the fights I got into were down to my stupid ego.
I say "fight" rather than "self-defence situation" because I can't really recall a time when I was faced with genuine violent crime i.e. an attempted mugging or the like.
I always had enough awareness to avoid giving off "victim" signals but what I couldn't control was staring guys out who were "eyeballing" me.
Thankfully my wife has been a great teacher in self-control and humility, and it's been a long time since I've been in a combat de rue.
But if a situation was to arise again, I'm unsure exactly how I would go about talking my way out of it.
:confused:
I've read the likes of Geoff Thompson and Rory Miller (looked at the pictures, anyway) but this is an area where I have previously struggled to think of things to say that wouldn't provoke a fistfight.
Maybe it was my impatience that made me think, "Ah screw it. It'll be quicker just to knock him out."
:dunno:
What are some phrases you have used successfully, or what is your train of thought when thinking of what to say?
Do you have a particular way of standing or a posture that you assume?
(I would normally stand side-on in preparation to throw a lead hook punch or head kick with my strong arm/leg.)
I appreciate your feedback.
:)
This is an example of what I'm talking about:
Spoiler
In a spoiler tag because it's mildly NSFW.
Most fights appeared to be somewhat avoidable if one of the participants had tried to talk his or her way out of the situation.
I will admit that many (if not all lol) of the fights I got into were down to my stupid ego.
I say "fight" rather than "self-defence situation" because I can't really recall a time when I was faced with genuine violent crime i.e. an attempted mugging or the like.
I always had enough awareness to avoid giving off "victim" signals but what I couldn't control was staring guys out who were "eyeballing" me.
Thankfully my wife has been a great teacher in self-control and humility, and it's been a long time since I've been in a combat de rue.
But if a situation was to arise again, I'm unsure exactly how I would go about talking my way out of it.
:confused:
I've read the likes of Geoff Thompson and Rory Miller (looked at the pictures, anyway) but this is an area where I have previously struggled to think of things to say that wouldn't provoke a fistfight.
Maybe it was my impatience that made me think, "Ah screw it. It'll be quicker just to knock him out."
:dunno:
What are some phrases you have used successfully, or what is your train of thought when thinking of what to say?
Do you have a particular way of standing or a posture that you assume?
(I would normally stand side-on in preparation to throw a lead hook punch or head kick with my strong arm/leg.)
I appreciate your feedback.
:)
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