Getting jumped, advice needed.

[p0ink]

yeah, your best bet is to avoid it, because you have no idea what kind of shit these people will pull on you. a gun, knife, whatever. you also run some serious risks by having a gun or knife, not only by getting nailed by the police with it, but having it used on yourself. unless you really know how to use a weapon, dont use one. getting involved in some martial arts before it happens would be your best bet, but if not, the only real advice i can give you is to keep your chin tucked down, hands up, and dont watch their head...keep your eyes on their chest, and if you try to land a blow, dont miss but seriously, get involved in some martial arts man. bjj, muay thai, sambo, etc.

 

[greek by injection]

Carry one of those big maglites..if someone approaches you shine it in their face and say whats the problem...if they come at you swack the bastard( he won't be able to see you if his eyes are blinded by the flashlight)

walk around with confidence those fuckin hoodrats can smell fear

 

[Immortal Juicer]

Okay, heres the deal. I work in a not so good neighborhood and I have to walk to work at around 9pm and walk home at 3am. And I know one of these days I am going to get jumped, should I just run away if I think im about to get jumped or should I stay and fight my way through it? Because I know if I run, I will run into the dudes who jumped me the next day since not many people are out at 3am. (except the thugs and me of course)

Second question, I have never been in a fight before. I consider myself pretty strong but I dont know how well that transfers over to fistfighting. Any tips if i have to fight?

-Thanks in advance,
Mickey Knox

Good lord dont listen to some of the advice on here!


Dont try to be Rambo and fight a gang of guys. There is a difference between tough and stupid.

What kind of job is so great that you are willing to risk getting your ass beat every night? If you run, they will be there the next night. If you fight and get your ass beat, they will be there the next night. If by some miracle you beat the shit out of the guys that try to jump you, they will be there the next night - with more guys.

All that "take out the leader" bullshit is just hypothetical strategy thought up by some karate instructor trying to sell tapes.


I say either 1. quit your job or 2. find a new way home

Dont go out and buy a gun either. That has to be the dumbest solution to your problem. Self defense is only a defense when you have no other way out of a confrontation. You cant tell a judge you chose to shoot 4 thugs instead of hauling ass because you didnt want to look like a pussy. If you do, your ass will be in prison for a long time, with thugs that rape, and no guns.

Not good.

I'm leaning toward choice #2

 

[Lostdog]

Buy yourself a rape whistle and some pepper spray

 

[Juice Moose]

can of ether and a lighter, light and spray, instant flame thrower.

 

[Frackal]

Buy yourself a satan mask. Put it on. Next, buy yourself a minx coat, wear it. Then buy yourself some of those socks that have paws printed on them, put them on your hands and feet, then buy one of those S&M outifts as well as an amplification microphone that attaches to your throat and amplifies your voice through small speakers... When you're in the dangerous part of your neighborhood, get down on all fours and trot home while singing the theme song to orphan annie.

 

[the nature boy]

before you get in a fight start punching yourself in your face and act like it's fun. people get scared of that kinda shit.

 

[Code]

Buy a gun and get a concealed carry license.
Take some courses, and go to the range often.

Also, buy some mace/pepper spray. The stuff sucks, but if you're in a pinch and can't justify lethal force it's a good option.

 

[Immortal Juicer]

Here is an idea...

One night, walk home looking down and crying uncontrollably, not paying attention to where you are or who is around.


When those thugs come to beat your ass and ask why the fuck you are crying just tell them you just found out your AIDS/HIV test came back positive.

I guarantee none of them would get withing 10 feet of you ever again.

 

[Boach]

It's hard to say. If you absolutely have to walk through that horseshit, don't run away. They'll only be back.

A group of guys makes getting your ass beat pretty much inevitable unless you have a good weapon or GREAT fighting skills so equip yourself accordingly.

-get a good weapon (stick, baton, or blunt object) if you decide to get training in some fight style. Hell, even if you do know how to fight, carry a weapon.

Don't carry money or valuables at any cost. Leave it at work and bring that shit back during the day.

Be confident. Fear shows.