In a street confrontation, is it safer to punch first?

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Butterfly2050 · Accepted Answer

A white boy should avoid punching a black boy first as being more masculine and stronger that he is, you’ll get punched back twice as hard and may faint on the spot. Then you’ll call your pink little sissies in black uniforms to protect you because the only way to win with a MORE MASCULINE man is with a gun. His body has more testosterone. Maybe caress yourself comparing yourself to another beardless race of men:East Asians “At least I’m not that” but avoid if he’s a sumo wrestler as no white wrestler can defeat them. Also avoid if they know karate, jiu jitsu. Even those gorls are very TOUGH they break bricks with their fat manly hands. Must be the strong dominant East Asian genes because your babies with them always look Chinese. Proper Down syndrome baby.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

so I am someone who had grown up in the worst hoods so I feel like I am qualified to answer your question. The best way to get yourself into trouble/beaten up/killed is to confront an angry person. A lotta times.. these people have mental issues or just want someone to beat up cuz they had a bad day. If you argue with them, you are just going to make them angrier and you have no idea if they are armed. Once you start arguing with someone or punching someone, there is no going back and you CAN get killed. Just be aware of your risks before throwing that punch. I have seen people left paralyzed for the rest of their lives from street fights. It's not worth it.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

first of all... I think the safer approach is to see every conflict as its own, and then act according to the specific situation

think... before you act, don't just react nor act impulsively because that can get you killed, as simple as that

generally speaking... I would never attack first, that makes you liable from a legal point of view, but also puts you in danger if you're seen as the ATTACKER by others, and nevermind by the fact that many times you don't really know right away who you just attacked... a few made that mistake with me, lessons learned... lol

the SAFEST approach most of the time is... don't fight at all, avoid the conflict, don't engage in violence

Chayce · Accepted Answer

Yup. If the fight is going to happen, you might as well be the one who gets the 1st punch off, as they usually are the one who wins.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

I don't believe it is. There's many who disagree, the best thing to do is drill your reflexes and don't even have your hands up till you need to. Try to avoid fighting because now there's cameras and witnesses everywhere.

If that guy hits their head the wrong way and dies. There's a big difference between who hit first.

If you really feel like the stunning effect you get from hitting first is that important, there's a good chance you shouldn't be fighting them in the first place.

You will be amazed how many fights you can avoid with relaxed body posture, talking slowly, communicating calmly and maintaining eye contact.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Allow me to clarify something here: there is nothing SAFE about a street fight. Whether or not you throw the 1st punch is irrelevant. People who have actual experience with a street fight try to avoid them wherever possible, because we know the depth of how dangerous this situation can be. It can easily result in someone sustaining brain damage, life altering eye injuries, or even death. Remember, there are no rules in street fighting. If you cold clock someone in the face, nothing is stopping him from coming after you with a pipe or a even a gun

Billlewis · Answer

No. Not unless you're sure you have to. If you stay calm, they're more likely to remain calm themselves, assuming of course that they're not mentally ill, which is more likely in the current era. Maintain a sufficient distance from them, so they can't swing without moving towards you. If they breach that buffer zone, prepare to engage them.

lightbulb27 · Answer

no and depends where you are how bad it can go. If you throw, they have a right to defned... lethal force would go to a jury.

Check out this conflict in Florida. They have a stand your ground law.

What should be done, is back away

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zpYmKaWLoVA

If you are throwing a punch, you really don't know what you are doing and best use words.

Levin · Answer

Not in the UK.

If you're trying to protect yourself, your ass is going to jail. For a good 10 years.

Having said that, in certain situations, where I'm severely outnumbered, or if I had a girl with me, I ain't giving any benefit of the doubt. I go apeshit.

Basically, if I'm in mortal danger, I do what I need to do.

shish_kebab · Answer

I talked to a black belt in taekwondo. He said you're allowed by law to throw the first Punch if you have witnesses that will state that you gave enough verbal warnings and you couldn't get the guy out of your personal space. So in that case if the other person proves to be an imminent threat, you can knock their block off. But good luck getting all the stars to align in that scenario. His philosophy was it if you don't get the first punch in there might not be a second punch.

AviatorTom · Answer

Not necessarily. Throwing a punch automatically escalates the situation into a fight, which may not have been necessary.

I always try to avoid fighting, and de-escalate the situation. If I get into a fight, it's because the other guy struck first and I'm now defending myself.

purplepoppy · Answer

The first puncher usually wins. The problem is the law usually sees you as the aggressor. Safer to slowly back away and let then come to you before thumping them. That way witnesses will confirm you were only defending yourself

AngryCarl3 · Answer

Throwing the first punch is an escalation. But okay, you've made a judgement that violence is inevitable and acted accordingly. Hopefully it's a good punch and your opponent will be sufficiently discombobulated for you to make a getaway.

The above is your absolute best case scenario. If he cracks his head on the way down and dies you could be on the hook for manslaughter. If he doesn't go down it's a coinflip whether you're on the wrong side of a beating. Let's be careful out there.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

As long as your punch or kick connects.  A knockout blow would be preferred.  Otherwise, a debilitating or painful blow will suffice.

queenofcardio · Answer

Sometimes they're bluffing and won't actually do anything. I'd act defensive first and see if there's legitimate threat first before responding.  All bark and no bite

Kvass · Answer

End up in the hospital or locked up, and you'll have plenty of time to figure out how ✨safe✨ starting a fight really is.

gasman70 · Answer

as many fights as I've been in, the tactical advantage is to strike first. Trying to recover from a punch is much more difficult than recovering from your fist making contact. The thing is, you should know that this will have reprocussions.

MissSunshine2 · Answer

It’s best to walk away first. Before anyone gets hurt and takes things too far, in the heat of the moment. None of us are superheroes.

FreyaRed · Answer

A punch... here, sentence will be not more than year on probation if you don't have a thick court register.

RavVid · Answer

If you can put them down and run. The Police tend to charge the person who punches first... and you might kill with a punch.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Probably, but I would prefer to punch second, that way, I can claim self defense. So in legal terms, it's better to punch second

strateguy632 · Answer

if you want to go to prison and get beat up there. i would not.

zagor · Answer

Unfortunately I've busted up both my hands over the years so they're about the consistency of a bag of potato chips. I'd wait to react to what he (or she) did.

MrChinaski · Answer

Do what Han did... whatever that was? It seemed to work regardless.

Anonymous · Answer

Safe really doesn't seem like a factor in a street fight lol

Laulenke · Answer

Well all I would do is call the police and have them arrested and charged with elder abuse

Premium2002 · Answer

Probably if they take me out i’m taking them with me.

rachel776 · Answer

that's a very enclosed street 🤷‍♀️

Zack-Bann · Answer

It doesn’t matter. As long as you punch last.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Suppose depends if you can dodge the first punch.

exitseven · Answer

yes and keep punching.

rgb008 · Answer

Only if you’re ready to get beaten up

robocop666 · Answer

doesn't look as good on camera

Anonymous · Answer

Yes!

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