Poll: Can You Defend Yourself in a Fight.

[Lonely Swordsman]

I've never gotten into a fight outside of sparring, so I couldn't tell you. But my left foot is crippled, I'm terribly out of shape and I have only the most basic martial arts training, so against a prepared or physically superior opponet, I'm probably gonna get my ass kicked.
Doesn't mean I won't try to fight though.

 

[Vern]

Against your standard person who's not a complete mountain who's fat or muscle blocks any punch, I'm fine in hand to hand. Decently strong punch and I have an odd ability to not feel pain. Against anyone trained in hand to hand combat such as marshal arts I'd probably be screwed, but that's why God invented firearms. If necessary, my strategy is to deliver a strong punch to the temple and knock down or disorient. But I'm really a pacifist. Meaning I'd rather not get the cops involved in anything.

 

[JDog888]

I don't really fight...I would win one if I got angry enough...The problem is though, I don't get angry easily XD

 

[Unholykrumpet]

I've only fought three times, and I've won all three. First one was against a tiny, scrawny kid a year older than me that thought it was okay to call my girlfriend at the time a derogatory name for an asian girl and throw a rock through my windshield. One was after a Halo tournament against another scrawny kid (for reasons completely unrelated to Halo). And my most recent was against a guy much bigger than me that was abusing an Ex girlfriend of mine. That one I had a bat, so it was a bit unfair, but he had it coming. All three would generally be justified, and I definitely don't go around looking for trouble. However, should I get into a fight with someone my size, I'll probably lose. I have a high pain tolerance, but my back has some serious issues that could be taken advantage of easily.

 

[JesterRaiin]

And i always carry a flamethrower, crowbar and handy hatchet with me. No matter where i go. Does it counts ?

 

[HotShooter]

Can I defend myself in a fight? Yes. Can I do it well? That's yet to be determined.
I have about 4 years of karate under my second degree black belt but I'm pretty weak physically compared to most others. I've yet to be in a real fight but I REALLY want to test my skills, even if it means getting my ass handed to me. I'm just waiting for a cause to get fight for. I know I can take a hit pretty well, though, because my "friends" have hit me in the shins, the face, and the man parts but it usually hurts them rather than myself.

 

[Goldeneye1989]

as long as i can fight as dirty as i want

 

[jubosu]

I win.
The end.
Last time I was in a fight was in high school and i got two broken ribs and gave out a broken collar bone.
I bled internally it wasn't worth it.

 

[Biosophilogical]

I've never been in a fight, I've never had combat training (martial arts, military, anything) so chances are I'd lose pretty fast.

... ... I am so adding "Learn defensive fighting" to my list of things to do when I finish uni.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

For the most part, human beings are still fight-or-flight oriented when it comes to big trouble. I take the later course of action e.e

I have not practiced in any martial arts school. I am not 'built.' I am not athletic. I am wiry at best and, out of shape at worst with minor joint and, lower back pain issues. Do I know how to kick a groin? Yes. Do I know how to gouge eyes? Yes. Do I know how to weaponise keys and, other such items? Of course. I also know the ramifications of using such improvised weaponry in a court of law and even if used in self defense, I doubt I could get off Scott-free.

I would run, jump over fences and hedges and, hope I'm not being pursued.

 

[Kurt Horsting]

I'm an amature MMA fighter, knowing muay thai, jujitsu, karate, and wrestling. Also I fucking love getting into fights. It just brings a rush no other activity can bring (ok sex is more enjoyable, but that satisfies a different primal urge.)

 

[Zacharine]

I don't fight, not if I can help it. But if it does get down to a fight, I can take care of myself. I refuse to say if I could win or not, because every fight is different. However, I do consider myself pretty good based on my spars, competitions and the few real fights I've been in. Good enough to defuse the situation with submission holds, joint-locks or escape without causing any serious damage to my attacker (I hope). Going for non-violent solution/making sure the other guy doesn't need a doctor is always a bonus for when the cops afterwards interview the situation.

 

[Aesir23]

I probably couldn't defend myself if I tried, the only thing that gives me an inkling of a chance is the pocketknife I carry around. (It belonged to my grandfather)

 

[A.A.K]

well,no matter where i go or what i do, i end up in fights. thats just me. im told im a born fighter and after a while ive just grown to accept that. so learning how to fight was a necessity. and so here i am now, skilled and badass haha

but, on my record, ive defended myself from; other martial artists who are a lil grumpy, drunks, crowbars, a baseball bat, knives, once a sledgehammer, a small firearm and multiple attackers (with 1v4 being my record win.)

my "philosophy" on it all is rather simple. Only ever fight with cause and reason, and if i lose, i learn what im doing wrong. if i win, i learn what needs to improve-pain comes with life, so f*ckin deal with it and if i die, well, i went out fighting for a something that was worth it..

 

[SimuLord]

I used to box once upon a time. Not so good at the whole ground-and-pound MMA or street fighting styles but a punch is a punch and I throw a pretty mean one...and can eat one without getting hurt too badly.

If I'm fighting someone with real martial arts skill I'll get my ass kicked, likewise if I fight too high above my light-heavyweight size.

 

[Satin6T]

I'm a big, fat guy with some muscle
i'd have a chance

 

[Stoorm_]

im pretty good at martial arts aswell
black belt 2nd dan
but ive still been stabbed in the leg in a fight =/
god dam hurts aswell
its more luck then anything
and how many people there are seriously boys an girls
if someone pulls a knife on you, dont think cause you know martial arts you'll win
just run as fast as you can the other direcion you leave with you life and alot of blood

 

[Juven Ignus]

I'm an amature MMA fighter, knowing muay thai, jujitsu, karate, and wrestling. Also I fucking love getting into fights. It just brings a rush no other activity can bring (ok sex is more enjoyable, but that satisfies a different primal urge.)

Right by you buddy!
I've got the same training but with kick boxing instead of muay thai. My legs aren't strong enough to deliver those knees or kicks.

 

[Lonator]

I SUCK at offence, I tend to stay back and throw the odd punch and knee level kick. But I can hold off most hits due to blocking and dodging etc. But having said that i have still lost all 4 fights ive been in, lol.