Can you defend yourself?

[georgegeorgia]

Back in July in Pattaya I was in the McDonald's one week night

 

I walked in to see several young farangs seem to be Europeans ,in their 20's one was dancing ,singing shouting

I'm standing there suddenly he grabs me from the front collar with one hand and tries to pull me into dancing with him.

 

I was froze for a minute his friends laughing with one pulling out his phone to record 

 

Suddenly this guy gets more violent and grabs my shirt to pull it off me over my head 

 

I used my right hand and swing it down which didn't do much good but off balance is ,no one came to help 

 

The question is Are you able to defend yourself in a situation like that ?

Be honest , can you fight ?

Are you able to defend yourself?

 

Even if your in America you wouldn't able to use a gun because some drugged kid grabs you do you have to use your own hands 

[advancebooking]

A light punch to the neck and run away is the best form of defence in serious situations where you are under threat. 

[FritsSikkink]

Yes, 11 years of martial arts training 14 hours a week. 

[2baht]

4 minutes ago, advancebooking said:

A light punch to the neck and run away is the best form of defence in serious situations where you are under threat. 

 

    Won your last fight by 50 metres, right? 😏

[2baht]

 

     I'm allergic to fighting, I break out in cuts and bruises!

[grain]

Too old for any type of fighting now, age 76, in such a situation all I could do is try get away, if I tried to hit a 20 yo he could hit or push me and I'd be flat on my back in a second. I had my fair share of punch ups in my younger days but they're way behind me now, I used to be able to bang 4-5-6 times a night too, and those days are way behind me too. 😄

[OneMoreFarang]

No, I can't.

But then, until, except maybe two or three times while I was in school, I never needed such skill.

 

Obviously, it would be nice to be able to defend myself. But I am sure going for a week or two to a "how to defend myself" course won't be good enough. And I don't want to spend hours every week somewhere in a "fight club".

 

 

[Keep Right]

Most likely not, so I carry Fox everywhere I go. A Thai police once asked me what I had in my pocket. I pulled out my Fox mace and showed him. Mace is illegal in Thailand so I was rather apprehensive. Likely for me, he thought it was an asthma inhaler.

[roo860]

1 minute ago, Keep Right said:

Most likely not, so I carry Fox everywhere I go. A Thai police once asked me what I had in my pocket. I pulled out my Fox mace and showed him. Mace is illegal in Thailand so I was rather apprehensive. Likely for me, he thought it was an asthma inhaler.

Good job he wasn't asthmatic and wanted to borrow it!

Edited November 2, 2023 by roo860

[Joebuzzz]

Last fight I got into I actually hurt the guy pretty bad.  I think I broke his fist with my left eye socket, broke his foot with my balls, broke his elbow with just my chin.  He's never gonna try that again!

[simon43]

11 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

Most likely not, so I carry Fox everywhere I go. A Thai police once asked me what I had in my pocket. I pulled out my Fox mace and showed him. Mace is illegal in Thailand so I was rather apprehensive. Likely for me, he thought it was an asthma inhaler.

Lol, that'll do wonders for your asthma!!

[Airalee]

48 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Back in July in Pattaya I was in the McDonald's one week night

 

I walked in to see several young farangs seem to be Europeans ,in their 20's one was dancing ,singing shouting

I'm standing there suddenly he grabs me from the front collar with one hand and tries to pull me into dancing with him.

 

I was froze for a minute his friends laughing with one pulling out his phone to record 

 

Suddenly this guy gets more violent and grabs my shirt to pull it off me over my head 

 

I used my right hand and swing it down which didn't do much good but off balance is ,no one came to help 

 

[simon43]

"Suddenly this guy gets more violent and grabs my shirt to pull it off me over my head "

 

So let's get this right.  You're in McDonalds and a young man wants to dance with you.  Then he starts to undress you....

 

Is it something about you that seems to attract this kind of man? 🙂

[TroubleandGrumpy]

Anyone over 60 who thinks they can defend themselves against a 20-30 male was either a trained specialist/professional, or they are delusional. Best course of action is to either walk away - or point out the camera/s that are recording and then walk away (they are everwhere thses days).

Many stupid older blokes get very hurt thinking they can take on a young strong male - dont even think about doing it - just dont do it.

Most young men will be 'nice' and just push you away - but some will beat you up for embarassing them (you know who I mean). 

[novacova]

Fighting, no. Defensive blocking, certainly yes. Depending on your physical abilities and martial arts skills, one can calm down a situation quickly. Though the first step is always avoid an escalating altercation by taking a step back and speaking calmly.

[Yellowtail]

32 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Sounds like something Bugs Bunny would say. 😅

I'll knock you into next week. 

 

I'll knock the taste outta your mouth

 

I'll hit you so hard your mom will fall down

[freedomnow]

In that scenario - multiple guys and cameras.... de-escalate.

 

Only the penalty/fine issuing local govt. body benefits.

[jvs]

Plenty of training while young,had to use it just a few times.

Now for me in order to win a fight it will have to be close contact.

Grab me and you will be in for a painful surprise.

Just leave me alone will you?

 

[dingdongrb]

1 hour ago, grain said:

I used to be able to bang 4-5-6 times a night too, and those days are way behind me too. 😄

Anyone can bang many times a night with the help of that little blue pill......but can you fight?

[novacova]

1 hour ago, advancebooking said:

A light punch to the neck and run away is the best form of defence in serious situations where you are under threat. 

Only a knucklehead would engage in offensive action. Staying confident and calm is an imperative, never engage offensively unless there is absolutely no other option aside from defensive blocking. Outside of a military combat situation or a promoted fight ring, any well trained individual knows this. 

Edited November 2, 2023 by novacova

[tubby johnson]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Yes, 11 years of martial arts training 14 hours a week. 

And one of the first to respond is ..... our undefeated Keyboard Warrior !!!

😄

[nauseus]

7 minutes ago, dingdongrb said:

Anyone can bang many times a night with the help of that little blue pill......but can you fight?

He might bludgeon you with his hard on.

[atpeace]

In a prefect world you could have turned the other cheek and walked away as gracefully as possible.  In this world acting( literally )  brave and deal with the consequences seems to be  the best option. Most the time it ends with the aggressor backing down for numerous reasons.  You do have to pick your battles though and avoid being beat down hard.  At MC D's s I would have made my stand for better or worse because of video cameras and other people around.

[atpeace]

13 minutes ago, novacova said:

Only a knucklehead would engage in offensive action. Staying confident and calm is an imperative, never engage offensively unless there is absolutely no other option aside from defensive blocking. Outside of a military combat situation or a promoted fight ring, any well trained individual knows this. 

sorry but nope

[chippendale]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Yes, 11 years of martial arts training 14 hours a week. 

This is getting pathetic

 

44 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Anyone over 60 who thinks they can defend themselves against a 20-30 male was either a trained specialist/professional, or they are delusional. Best course of action is to either walk away - or point out the camera/s that are recording and then walk away (they are everwhere thses days).

Many stupid older blokes get very hurt thinking they can take on a young strong male - dont even think about doing it - just dont do it.

Most young men will be 'nice' and just push you away - but some will beat you up for embarassing them (you know who I mean). 

You haven't met Fighting Frits the Fists of Fury. He'll give them a proper asswhoopin' blindfolded.

[FritsSikkink]

4 minutes ago, chippendale said:

This is getting pathetic

 

You haven't met Fighting Frits the Fists of Fury. He'll give them a proper asswhoopin' blindfolded.

troll

[FritsSikkink]

16 minutes ago, tubby johnson said:

And one of the first to respond is ..... our undefeated Keyboard Warrior !!!

😄

troll

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, FritsSikkink said:

troll

You want to fight about it?

[atpeace]

Just now, FritsSikkink said:

troll

Poster should only be allowed to use the word "troll" or that matter "deflection" twice a month.  it is sign of intellectual weakness. As for your fighting abilities, good for you.  better to be able to defend yourself than not.  Also great activity to stay fit.

[PJ71]

I'd be able to kill most of you lot with my index finger.

 

Ex SAS - black ops.