1. Avoidance- Fights should only be engaged in as a last resort. Talking things out in a reasonable manner is good, walking away is best. But there are times when situations escalate or call for things to go into the physical realm.
2. Surprise- In a fight that must be fought there's no such thing as a cheap shot. If the person is distracted take advantage, if you can trick them to turning their back do so. If someone is staring straight at you yelling and pointing is not effective. One effective tactic is lobbing something at the persons face- a handful of change, garbage, whatever you have. You can disorient them and get them off balance.
3. Strike Through- When striking someone follow through with your blow. If you're trying to hit someone in their stomach don't aim for their stomach aim behind the stomach. You'll get my power and be more stable.
4. Speed over Strength- Don't be so much concerned with how hard you hit, be concerned with how many times you hit. Throwing a punch or a kick as hard as you can usually telegraphs the blow and the other person can avoid or block it. Land sharp quick blows and wear down your opponent. Most fights come down to stamina.
5. Squishy Parts and Joints- You want to get the fight over with as soon as possible. Some places on the body are more tender or fragile than others- go after those places. The eyes, neck, armpit, kidneys, stomach, crotch, knees, and feet. If the person can't walk well, see straight, or breathe easily the fight is over.
6. Avoid the Head- A fight is not a boxing match. Your fists are your weapons but they are also easily broken. The head is thick and hard and many a hand is broken on a skull during a fight. It's a tempting target but most fights are not ended with a KO.
7. Be Ready To Go All The Way- The best way to not have to fight is to make it clear to the other person by attitude and speech that you are 100% ready to fight. Now I don't mean posturing or showboating or trash talking. You have to be ready to lose. You have to be ready to make the other person pay for every inch. You have to be ready to dig down deep and put all your energy and will into a fight and even if you're beaten and broken not to give up. If it's clear to the other person that you are determined and willing to give this clash absolutely everything you have most of the time they will back down. Most people are not capable of going the distance.
For further reading and strategy see The Powell Doctrine.
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