Fights are the order of the day at school, and physical fights are probably the worst. Never indulge your animal instincts. Even though people always tend to blame the weaker ones for appearing strong, you should never go down to that level.
Steps
Step 1. Don't cause a fight
While everyone wants to be tough guys who know how to win in physical fights, in reality things will often end differently. Nobody will win when you and your opponent are both considered hooligans.
Step 2. Don't back down
This goes against all self-defense advice, but in this situation, pulling yourself back would give the impression that you are a coward - even if the other guy probably doesn't want to clash with you any more than you do. At worst, looking like a coward could lead to more fights.
Step 3. You inspire respect in your enemies
It may seem impossible to you, but threatening a bully to force him to eat through a straw all year long will often be enough to make him give up, even if it may make you look like a bully as well.
Step 4. Try to understand that in fights, there are no rules, and there is no fairness
However, there are limits that you should never exceed, except in life or death situations. Never hit the head, throat or nose. A few hits in these areas can even result in death. Use the least dangerous pressure points and hit your shins and shoulders. A kick in the shin often will be enough to make an attacker give up without causing long-term injury.
Step 5. Don't put on a show
The goal of a physical fight at school is to send a message. A bully just wants to look strong in front of everyone, so try to prove him wrong.
- If you are hit from behind the head, try to stop his arm between the neck and shoulder. Then use both hands to throw it forward.
- Avoid getting carried away by emotions. You hurt your opponent enough to make him understand the message, and if he backs off, let him go. Bringing serious or fatal injuries to the bully who attacks you would get you in big trouble.
- Don't forget that even a bully has a mind. Avoid his blows and consider his weaknesses. Try to understand his strategy, and use it against him.
- Let the bully make the first move. If you hit him first, you will probably be responsible for the fight.
Step 6. After a fight, stay calm
Yelling provocative phrases or insults would make you sound like a psychopath. You will need to make the school staff understand that you were just trying to defend yourself. Follow whatever teachers or janitors tell you to do - you are a good guy.
Step 7. As a final tip, remember to always avoid confrontations whenever possible
"You have to be careful when fighting monsters - you could become one of them." Also, don't brag about your skills, or everyone will want to test them. Try not to give weight to what you have done and wait patiently for the whole thing to go away.
Advice
- Remember that you are just trying to defend yourself. Remember this when fighting a bully to avoid getting angry.
- Always stay calm before and after a fight, and don't give the impression that you are a violent person.
- Be the hero and not the villain. If you act tough you will only attract more problems. After all, he might just be the weakest bully in your school.
- You could only win the fight if you hit your opponent more than he does with you, but remember that you will often attract nothing but fear of you.
Warnings
- Don't start fights, just win them. Try to be a quiet guy who only fights when forced.
- Make sure you don't attack bullies for revenge. You would only risk punishment or suspension from school.
- Keep in mind that many schools punish kids who participate in a fight in the same way. Prepare to pay the price for your freedom from bullies with punishment, suspension or sanctions.
