Girls, your reaction to seeing a guy about to hit you?

[Anonymous]

Seriously, what would your reaction be?

and would you change your life to prevent such situations in the future? (ie self defense, combat training, tuned reflexes, etc)

Take half a step back, close my eyes and flinch

Freeze

Block/Dodge/Deflect

Watch it come towards me as my mind is registering exactly what is happening yet still do nothing

Other

[sedrftvgyhujik]

Depends on my options
If i could avoid the situation I would.
If I had a noticeable physical advantage id act as defensively as reasonable.
If i couldn't reasonably avoid the situation or neutralize it and confrontation was the only way to protect my self.
I think (or would like to think) i'd block move to the side but towards them and use my elbow to knock them out (instincts absorbed from watching martial arts movies dragon ball ect).
Id need to take some self defence to know what id actually do though and how it well (or not) it would go?
Honestly self defence is actually something iv considered trying out.

[sedrftvgyhujik]

Sorry I'm some what dyslexic and I missed the girls part and just took in the self defence bit.
But to be fair you did leave it open for guys.

[sedrftvgyhujik]

I guess i was reading but not paying attention.

[Asker]

guys can answer too. I tailored it towards women because i wanted to get a gist of their reaction but men are welcome.

self defense is a good life skill to have in my opinion. there was a time when I would think I could just mimic what I saw on TV and shit, but once you train and spar, it's so different lol. you're gonna give it all you got to beat the person in front of you, but they are too.

[sedrftvgyhujik]

It's just finding something cheap and near enough for me to be willing to give it a go.

Also how likely is a self defence class to result in injury ie arm broken in a lock or something?

[Asker]

there's always a risk, which is why you sign a waiver before signing up.

honestly though, it rarely happens if the people at the dojo are respectful with a good instructor, and if you respect the people there too. you're more likely to accidentally get kicked in the balls than sprain or break anything.

[castratedwhiteguy]

So many tough girls here! The title of this clip is "Woman suffers fractured skull near RU campus." What can I say? She threw the first punch. The NJ state prosecutor said he acted in self defense. No charges were brought against this guy. Watch and learn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[fauchelevent]

Whenever I get a play punch thrown at e, I make this kinda... Squeaking noise and duck, so realistically, I'd probably do that if someone went to hit me. One of my friends threatened me once, shoved me up against the wall and slammed his fist right next to my head and all I could do was burst into tears and flinch so even though I'd like to think I could pull some kind of Buffy Summers fight move on my attacker and kick their arse, I know I'm probably just gonna react like a baby.

[Asker]

why the hell did your friend do that?

[fauchelevent]

He was a twat. He had some bad temper problems so it was pretty common for him to do stuff like that whenever I said something he didn't like. I wasn't friends with him for that long after that one though 😂

[NormaTavish]

most likely freeze I think we all like to trick ourselves into thinking what we would do, but unless you are already trained or used to this treatment, you would probably freeze

[Asker]

nice response. I like it

[NormaTavish]

thanks.. but did you actually like it.. I'm not seeing a thumbs up :( ... its ok, I'm not offended..

[Asker]

BAM! how you like me now girl ;)

[This_is_my_username]

Imma bout to knock that sucker out. That's what I'm thinking.

[castratedwhiteguy]

Watch and learn:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[Asker]

knock him out girl!

[rgb008]

https://thefw.com/files/2013/08/Dodge.gif
….. and then I hit them with a wrench.
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[castratedwhiteguy]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[Prettygurl12]

It's about to go down. I've had guys square up to me before. I've had punches thrown at me. I've gotten into fights. I haven't lost yet. He wants to go? Let's go.

I've had training on how to react to those situations and how to handle myself. He's about to get his ass handed to him by a tiny ass little girl.

[castratedwhiteguy]

I don't think so...

[castratedwhiteguy]

Did you see this yet?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[karahiri]

bob and weave! i have been trained well for that :p

[castratedwhiteguy]

Are you sure? Watch and learn:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[Asker]

squish getting them skills yo

[SeptixXI]

I'd block, possible hit back. I happen to take Krav Maga, but that's just me.

[castratedwhiteguy]

You think so? Watch and learn:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[Asker]

@castratedwhiteguy that right hook. LOLLL.

[castratedwhiteguy]

Yup! Some of these girls have no idea how much damage a guy can do with one punch.

[SeptixXI]

Hey, you asked.

[castratedwhiteguy]

I didn't ask this question. Just trying to educate...

[SeptixXI]

Educate with a little more respect. I don't personally mind; Thanks for the news flash. But if someone doesn't ask for your opinion then I suggest you don't dis what they're saying so quickly. I'm not trying to sound a fight, I know that it sounds like I am.

[castratedwhiteguy]

I gave you a hard dose of reality; a story that was in our local news for weeks. How is that disrespectful? If I had just given you a fake feel good line like, "You go girl" - that would have been disrespectful. Also, the last time I checked, everyone is allowed to comment on this question. Personally, I never comment on an issue if I'm not prepared to deal with blowback.

[Jessabella]

I'd probably just freeze there as he hit me then I'd punch him back harder or kick him in the groin, I haven't been formally trained but growing up with three brothers you learn a thing or two

[SaltAndLime]

Chuck Norris takes steroids only so his balls can fit in his pants.

[Asker]

chuck norris is just too OP

[SaltAndLime]

lol I have a book of "chuck Norris" sayings. I kinda LOVE it 😍 😂

[Asker]

do you know all of his jokes too? :P

[SaltAndLime]

Maaaayyyyyyyybe...

[Machiavelli]

Block, shove, reach for weapon, the rest is history.

[douride2]

Best make that first one count because after that all you be doing is holding your gonads.

[Asker]

hahaha i've always liked you

[douride2]

Thanks.

[RJGraveyTrain]

Duck.

[Asker]

where?

[RJGraveyTrain]

Between ya legs. I'm a quick little shit.

[Asker]

LOLL! i was trying to bait you by referring to "where is the duck?"

[RJGraveyTrain]

LOL I thought you meant like, location.

[Asker]

hahahah you're too smart for that. I'll have to try a new method next time.

[Anonymous]

Watch it come towards me as my mind is registering exactly what is happening yet still do nothing

[faarzaneh]

i laugh. then hug and kiss lol

[passionforprince]

Bob and weave. Left, right. Upper Cut... RUN!!

[castratedwhiteguy]

I don't think so! Watch and learn:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0x9rqPTPo&spfreload=10

[witherwing]

I'd spray home with my mace. 😂

[witherwing]

*him

[Justmereacting]

do I want to guess where?

[mryoungbuck]

aaaw that is cool, once you spray him most likely that mace will drift your way and mess you up also. I have sprayed people with mace, and the shit comes back and ruins my day as well. Mma training must acompany pepper spray or you will get hurt if the other person is stronger.

[Justmereacting]

oh fluid
I was thinking the metal medieval version

[witherwing]

That would definitely be more effective.

[mryoungbuck]

what is most effective is a firearm. also a fist to the nose works better than mace...

[Ally_17]

I'd probably freeze and wait for the hit.

[goddess87]

Kick him and run

[TacosRAwesome]

Grab a weapon.

[cupidkisses]

no reaction

[cutemz]

Duck run 😂😂

[IHaveLists]

I'd run