Could I beat a guy in a fight?

Question

Alright so I'm 5'4" and I weigh 124 pounds.

I'm a black belt in taekwondo and have been doing it for four years, and I did ice skating for twelve years, so I'm relatively strong. I honestly just want to know If I can full on take a friend.

libsaretards · Accepted Answer

As a black belt you should already be aware of your capabilities. The fact you even had to ask this question indicates you lack some faith in your training. That might mean you do not trust your instructor's guidance. If you have any doubt, train harder and add other martial arts to your repertoire.

To answer your question, it depends on the quality of your training vs. that of your opponent and a bit of luck. As a black belt you should be able to beat the average untrained guy. Being a black belt in ANY martial arts means your reflexes should be very developed, endurance should be at a decent level and your knowledge of the human body's weaknesses should be at a pretty good level. Taekwondo in particular should give you good speed and endurance and you already have strength from ice skating. However, if you do not have a backup means of defense once your opponent is inside past your kick range then you might be in trouble.

As a green belt in Shotokan Karate I was able to fight on par with/defeat MOST Taekwondo practitioners several belts above me because Taekwondo's weaknesses tend to be in its defenses and the fact that anyone with high endurance and stamina can wait out a Taekwondo practitioner's offenses and launch an effective counter attack. If you supplement Taekwondo with Hapkido, you will have a more complete set of skills.

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

Naw, you're a girl and the average INCEL would be able to beat you up no matter how hard you train. Like sure you could take out a 8 year old kid or something weird like that's why I almost voted "maybe," because maybe, just maybe the guy will be like McLovin with a fake ID. Plus your 5'4" and 124lbs? A dude like me could pick you up with one arm and throw you out the window. You shouldn't be crazy and go for such a thing. Because even if the dude is weak... it's a dude! It's the exact reason losers in the male sports turn trans and then beat all the females. ... and you want to fight a dude, a dude that hasn't even grown tits? Yeah... don't be crazy girl.

susie22 · Accepted Answer

It depends on a few things, but I'm thinking you could. I'm 5'8" and about 126lbs and I carry Black Belts in 2 disciplines thanks to my dad, a Navy SEAL. I'm more than capable of defending myself against most guys, and I spar with guys pretty often. I'm athletic too, Basketball, Softball, Dance, but obviously we aren't as strong physically as many guys, but the Martial Arts evens things up a bit. My boyfriend is 6'6" and about 215lbs, I think I may be a bit overmatched there, but guys about my height I think might be surprised by what I'm capable of.

1GoldTwins · Accepted Answer

I think it depends on the martial art the opponent will use and how you're able to handle that. For example a Boxer. If you can keep him at bay, I think you will be fine, but if he can close that gap you're in trouble.

OneManOnly01 · Answer

How tall is he? And is he strong? Do you solely rely on Taekwondo to fight? Will it be a fair fight or a no holds barred?

Taekwondo may not be very practical to fight in a real life fight (I’m assuming Taekwondo is mostly just kicks). First of all you may not be able to land your kicks with enough speed and precision so he may intercept or just catch your kicks.

And even if you initially can do it then you’ll soon start getting exhausted (your high and mid Taekwondo kicks will be very taxing and they’ll tire you out fast) and that this point, your kicks will get slow and it’ll be easier to catch you.

The only advantage you could have is speed and stamina and using only kicks would take away both.

That’s just my opinion though. Do you think I’m right or wrong?

Tyrael · Answer

Assuming equal size and weight it will come down to several other factors, physical fitness, training and the willingness to go all in. Taekwondo is great for competitions, but in a street fight where you're fighting to hurt someone and stay alive, it won't be a deciding factor aside from the increased level of fitness.

MCheetah · Answer

You're small even for a woman, so you probably couldn't beat 99% of men. Being "relatively strong" means nothing. First see if you could beat a 5'10", 180 pound woman. Then maybe move on to a 5'5", 145 pound man, like this.

Funerestle · Answer

I would say yes you could, your athletic and A black belt. So an average guy who doesn’t know how to fight, I think you would surprise them, enough to get away.

if it were a play fight or play wrestle, with friends or boyfriend, I think you would do that easy … your fit, and sound quiet strong, strong legs from skating, so a competitive fun wrestle you win easy …

Anonymous · Answer

It's not the dog in the fight it's the fight in the dog. This is why I laugh at women that reject guys who are short. Because I'm 6 and a half feet tall. And it's been my experience that shorter guy tend to punch harder. Don't believe me? Look at Mike Tyson. The biggest determinent in most fights is the person's resolve to win.

MTC29 · Answer

If you are matched against an average sized man with no training in self-defense whatsoever, you stand a good chance. If you are pitted against a man with the same taekwondo qualifications-or the equivalent, he will beat you senseless... or kill you.

Whatever2929292 · Answer

It would depend on the guy you were fighting. But in life or death I would hope so

Someone80004 · Answer

I think you could beat him You have a black belt, you're not just an amateur

jahaims · Answer

Unless you are training 4-8 hours every day that isn't a real black belt. It takes longer than that to accomplish that level of skill. They just take your money and make you think you are skilled to keep getting your money.

cyclist89 · Answer

Your mass is honestly a bit small. But it really depends. There is defniatly one you could take down. Since people are different.

Iron_Man · Answer

Only if he’s 120 pounds computer nerd thats never done anything physical but the average guy I don’t think so and if you’re talking about me you don’t stand a chance because I’m an Athlete and I’m over 6 feet tall and weigh well over 200 pounds

RagnarRedbeard · Answer

No. Tae kwon do is mostly useless in any fight other than one under tae kwon do rules.

exitseven · Answer

It largely depends on the "friend" and it depends on how badly you want to beat him. I would certainly think twice before messing with you.

Blackcosmo · Answer

I think you could. You have good taekwondo experience and you're strong.

moonlight992 · Answer

Yes , you probably can beat average guys quite easy because they don't know the techniques of Taekwondo.  I am 5' 11 160 lbs, not sure who of us would win

Karate_Guy · Answer

Yes, of course you can! Just have more confidence in yourself! 🙂

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe not pure strength unless you lifted weights, but yeah sure just by fighting technique alone, you could maybe beat up the average guy your age.

admles · Answer

Would depend on the guy, but a black belt in tae kwan do isn’t really regarded as much when it comes to a real fight.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on if you who you pick the fight with. Number one if you're a black belt and martial arts you don't ever pick a fight. Signed a combat veteran.

ZenoZoldyck · Answer

Just try to get your bones heavier, if you can and then maybe yes

Joker_ · Answer

You could beat me in a fight

rosegirl08 · Answer

The average untrained guy? Absolutely

Ballsack · Answer

What's his experience?

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