Is a street fight like boxing, MMA or BJJ?
You just don't know what you are going to face. Anything could happen and a little thing can change the whole thing.
You and the attackers are punching and it looks like boxing. The moment he starts attacking with different kicks, it is not boxing anymore. Somehow, if you get on the ground, it could happen in a street fight, there is no mat on the street, it hurts and again the situation has been changed.
You fight with the guy. When he pulls out his knife or gun, you see a different situation. Maybe you know a lot of things about martial arts. The moment he points out his gun at you, he has the leverage. Of course, you can disarm the gun and do things for self-defense.
So you cannot say this is the only way of dealing with a fight in real life. Let's watch this video where it shows how you can stand in a street fight.
The good news is, no matter what kind of situation you are in, you can still deal with that and get out of there alive. And that's the main thing when it comes to self-defense. It is not looking cool and being the hero. It is all about defending yourself and getting out of there alive.
If you observe the situation and be aware of it, you have the leverage. When you know where you are and the surroundings, you can make the right move to defend yourself. If it is like open space, you can move in different directions and fight.
In case you are in a place that is narrow and you do not have a lot of space, then you have to make a different move. Maybe you are good at doing high kick. You cannot do the high kick over there. There is not much space to do that. Or, maybe you are in a close range. You can use your elbow and knee to attack and get out there quickly.
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