Comments on: How To Protect Yourself In A Bar Fight

By: phil

phil — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:58:01 +0000

You left out one other technique for the large, like you and I. Walk right into the guy grab his face with an open hand and push him backward gripping to direct him to the floor. When he starts to fall, be in the now. Flip him as he falls, so he hits the floor face down.

Sit on him with his arms pinned at his sides with your knees. Then say “I do not really want to fight, are we finished now?”

If he is not cooperating, slap the up ear sharp and quick, with an open hand and burst his eardrum. This should put an end to it. Only done this one time. Did not have to hit the ear, as he was only 155lbs, and I am 240. He was sober enough to see he was in a bad spot. The ear drum grows back if you do have to hit him. No blood on the knuckles, and no black eyes.

Cheers, to getting along, and having fun without fighting, Phil aka adventureboy7

Oh there is a variation if you are large and quick, as he falls onto his back you can give him a quick tap to the nose by releasing your grip and using a quick short jab. Once again no black eyes, maybe a blooded nose. With Aids and Hep C, the ear is the safer target. With this technique you let him go the floor and you stay on your feet, and as you suggest, take a few steps back towards the closest wall. Preferably one with a door in it.

By: david hochstetler

david hochstetler — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:57:00 +0000

i always wanted to know how to fight like ufc to protect my self from all my bullyes and there really fast and stron so and tips send me some at my email

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:53:14 +0000

Excellent article. I think my favourite move is by far the headbutt. It can be thrown out of nowhere and is the ultimate display of manliness. Bas Rutten, a prized UFC fighter, did a video on bar fights and how to win them. It's pretty well done and shows some bloody sweet moves. Check it out.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:46:23 +0000

You have made a variety of valid points here. I have always avoided bar fights but when I was younger, as a successful amateur boxer I was often targeted by guys who had something to prove. It is far better if you don’t let it become a fistic confrontation but if it does, ending it quickly is best, and to that end, your suggestions vis a vis elbows and uppercuts are valid as either or both can end a fight quickly. (Below the belt, if necessary. Maybe not Queensberry rules, but effective.) I work part time as “security” — read “bouncer” for that — in a rather tough, slightly disreputable bar, and I find breaking up possible altercations easier than participating in them.

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By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:28:40 +0000

…don’t be too proud to bite when you’re in close…

By: Acai

Acai — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:32:16 +0000

thanks for the article it was useful

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:48:27 +0000

@Kip – Amen to that. I have been in VERY few and have been some of the worst mistakes of my life.

By: Kip de Moll

Kip de Moll — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:50:05 +0000

I have to say in 50 years I've never been in a fight, not even close. I don't feel any less a man, in fact, I think I'm more of one for it. Kip de Molls last blog post..New Growth

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:20:39 +0000

@Gerard – martial arts is a good one. I think of Jackie Chan when I hear this. Obviously all choreographed, but he uses EVERYTHING he can get his hands on.

@Hayden – I agree, back to the wall is usually bad. In close quarters though, you want to have everything in front of you if you can. Hate to have some yahoo pop me over the head with a bottle…