Need to learn how too fight. Could anyone with any type of fighting experience teach me?

Im 16, and i'd like to know how to defend myself. There is alot of people in my school who try and fight others for no reason. And sometimes fights can't be avoided. :( A week ago 2 guys from my school came up to me during gym in the locker room when everyone was in the gym. They was pushing me around and i finally pushed back.. I ended up getting messed up pretty bad.. and this was only by one of them. the other guy just stood back and watched. So please if any of you are willing to work with me on teaching me how to fight let me know ( Such as Martial arts, Karate, boxing, wrestling or just fighting experience that you think would help me ). It would really mean alot to me.. just once i wish I could give a bullie what he deserves.

Need to learn how too fight. Could anyone with any type of fighting experience teach me?
The bully isn't too big - it is that your confidence is too small.


Don't you pick fights either. What goes around comes around. Bullies aren't looking for a fair fight they are looking for a victum and they've probably been a victum themselves, but if you kick their shin with the inside of your shoe as hard as you can that pretty much takes all of the fun out of it for the bully, but don't stop until they beg for you to stop or else they might hurt you. A single kick isn't enough! You gotta unwind with everything you got! If someone draws back with their hand, to strike you - move in at the same time and palm strike a jab below his nose or chin so that he is struck before he could possibly hit you. Knee strikes are powerful strikes. There are no fair fights. I would advise you to avoid a fight. Rather than pushing back, just say that you are "too busy," and leave! The element of surprise is what you need to overwhelm your prey. If he insists strike all out without threat or warning. Don't stop until he does! Often with kids a fight is a test.


You don't need a martial art to attack someone, however I would advise Jujitsu and boxing as the two best first choices to start with to learn muscle memory for countering your enemy's attacks. Get a speed bag and a heavy bag to aquaint your hands to punching and develop hand eye coordination. Follow my link for more info!
Reply:Go to an MMA/boxing gym. Join your HS wrestling club. Take Judo.





Honestly, not many of us are qualified instructors. If you want good self-defense, go to a qualified school.
Reply:Just aim for the giblets and run.
Reply:Well, I used to be in your shoes, you're definitely going in the right the direction. Associate with boxers, martial arts guys or tougher guys who protect the underdog. If you're father is around (for quick learning) practice with him, an older brother, friends. Look for Bruce Lee's Fighting Method books, if you don't have money to get into a Training School. Books of course are not as good as having a teacher and fellow practitioners though, but better than nothing. Remember the more hours you put into practice the more adept you become.





And try to avoid the "rough areas" and "rough hours" if possible until you've cultivated some skill. Also let an adult know about this type of situation.





If you were in my hometown, I'd teach you, I know how it feels.
Reply:Ya, I agree with Orestes. Try Krav Maga, San Soo, Penjet Silat, or Arnis. These all work to the street as they focus on destroying your opponent with attacks to the vulnerable spots, when to apply them, and how to get out of weakened/ambushed positions. I was a bouncer for 6 years and got to see some pretty hairball things go down. I also had the same type of trouble when I was your age (weighed in at 89 pounds). Learning how to move/position yourself, where to strike a person, and what tools to use can not only help you survive encounters, but give you the confidence to keep those jack a$$es wondering. If you have other questions feel free to contact me at parkerbro1@yahoo.com. Good luck little brother.
Reply:The only reason that these kids are picking on you is because they think you are an easy target and that you wont fight back! It's good that u did finally stand up for yourself and maybe they will pick someone else next time if they no that you ain't gona just let them do it! With that said everyone is right when they say to only fight if you have to! It has only been 7 years since I finished high school and I know how tough it can be! Some people want to test and try to make you look like a "punk"! If you let someone "punk you out," then everyone will mess with you cuz they think that you won't do anything about it! You have got to stand up for yourself cuz if you don't nobody else will! Now I'm not telling you to fight, but you gota let them see that you ain't gona take them pushing you around! Don't jump up and thump someone just cuz you think that they looked at you wrong either. If a guy starts messing with you, you should try to walk away (that is your safest and best bet)! If he puts his hands on you, then you need to show him and everyone else that you ain't having it! You will get more respect that way and like I said, bullies are looking for easy targets! They don't want to fight, they just want to make themselves feel good and embarass and torrment some kid that is not a fighter!!





Here is a good book about self defense! http://www.fighttimes.com/magazine/magaz...


They have the entire book posted on the site!


Its by Geoff Thompson and it is called Dead or Alive!


He talks about how to not be seen as such an easy target as well as giving you many techniques to use if you have to defend yourself!





If you post your email address I have more information that I will send you, but you really should go check out this book!





Good Luck





WOOD





PS. That is good information in the post above mine!
Reply:I can relate...when people picked on me, im usually the first to hit, meaning the problem is within me not with others...when I took Kempo I got strong and fit and confident in myself, when the same people picked on me, calling me names and getting punched a few times became nothing, kempo training is much harder than any punches or names a random bully will ever throw at you, as much as I could have attacked him with a few light strikes to his eyes and groin area, I didnt...becoz then I realised that the bully doesnt have a problem with me, he has a problem with himself, I started to see things from his angle...inside he was a coward and weak, his parents probably abuse him, either that they have a mental condition....





but yeah, try walking up with your head high and be proud that you pushed back...now he knows you have a limit, it makes him think that if he breaks the limit you might "snap"...so push back a little harder next time it happens, and if you got a beating get stronger and fitter, an easiest way to do this is through martial arts, and you get to have some fun along the way.





oh yeah if there are girls around, quickly pull his pants down, even if you got a beating after it, people will think youre a hero, and if u did get beat up...people will start to think that the guy is a jerk