Ever Been In A Fight?

[subdued_passion]

Saw a thread about tongue punching, which got me thinking about the last time I actually punched anyone.

So, ever been in a fight?

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Yeah, a time or three.


But a couple of things have changed since then.

 

[oggbashan]

Saw a thread about tongue punching, which got me thinking about the last time I actually punched anyone.

So, ever been in a fight?

Gave that up many decades ago. I was one of the largest students at the schools I attended so was rarely challenged except when I confronted a bully picking on a friend's younger brother.

I had a fight at school when someone suggested that being an understudy for one of the Three Little Maids in a school production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado was favouritism. It wasn't. It was desperation by the producer. I could sing the role - then - but they didn't want me on stage as a 'Little Maid' because I was larger than any other member of the cast. My real role was as The Mikado's executioner, carrying a large axe.

In Australia I was with a friend when he was attacked because he was wrongly identified as being a member of a Surfer gang. Four of them went for him so I joined in to help. He didn't need much help. He was on the school's Karate team. That was the only time that I broke someone's arm.

 

[subdued_passion]

Yeah, a time or three.


But a couple of things have changed since then.

Changed with you or the law?

 

[Recidiva]

Lots of practice fights, but I've avoided all real ones.

 

[Recidiva]

Gave that up many decades ago. I was one of the largest students at the schools I attended so was rarely challenged except when I confronted a bully picking on a friend's younger brother.

I had a fight at school when someone suggested that being an understudy for one of the Three Little Maids in a school production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado was favouritism. It wasn't. It was desperation by the producer. I could sing the role - then - but they didn't want me on stage as a 'Little Maid' because I was larger than any other member of the cast. My real role was as The Mikado's executioner, carrying a large axe.

In Australia I was with a friend when he was attacked because he was wrongly identified as being a member of a Surfer gang. Four of them went for him so I joined in to help. He didn't need much help. He was on the school's Karate team. That was the only time that I broke someone's arm.

Extra points for working in "The Mikado" and "surfer gang"

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

A lot of fights.

At first, I was just mean.

Then, I had a reputation to uphold.

After High School I became a Marine at which time I went amateur.

Soon I was fighting semi-pro in the ring and then I went pro in the bars and concert venues.

I spent 30 years teaching other people how to fight to protect themselves from people, well, just like me...

 

[subdued_passion]

Gave that up many decades ago. I was one of the largest students at the schools I attended so was rarely challenged except when I confronted a bully picking on a friend's younger brother.

I had a fight at school when someone suggested that being an understudy for one of the Three Little Maids in a school production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado was favouritism. It wasn't. It was desperation by the producer. I could sing the role - then - but they didn't want me on stage as a 'Little Maid' because I was larger than any other member of the cast. My real role was as The Mikado's executioner, carrying a large axe.

In Australia I was with a friend when he was attacked because he was wrongly identified as being a member of a Surfer gang. Four of them went for him so I joined in to help. He didn't need much help. He was on the school's Karate team. That was the only time that I broke someone's arm.

Yeah, I don't think people do ^^^that on a regular basis.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

I fought against the Australians...



They went into the first checked box.

 

[Recidiva]

Yeah, I don't think people do ^^^that on a regular basis.

I broke my arm teaching someone to fall correctly in Judo. That was ironic.

 

[subdued_passion]

A lot of fights.

At first, I was just mean.

Then, I had a reputation to uphold.

After High School I became a Marine at which time I went amateur.

Soon I was fighting semi-pro in the ring and then I went pro in the bars and concert venues.

I spent 30 years teaching other people how to fight to protect themselves from people, well, just like me...

I used to do kickboxing when I was little, but being not only the only girl but also the only kid in class, everyone would go easy on me.

That's when I learned the art of picking fights as well as fighting dirty.

 

[subdued_passion]

I broke my arm teaching someone to fall correctly in Judo. That was ironic.

I totally believe that about you.

I can't imagine you in a fistfight... I can totally imagine you negotiating your way through any scenario.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

I used to do kickboxing when I was little, but being not only the only girl but also the only kid in class, everyone would go easy on me.

That's when I learned the art of picking fights as well as fighting dirty.

That does not sound right because I taught a lot, a lot of girls including national and international champions. Up to puberty the girls generally have more coordination and toughness and most of them were more than willing to mix it up with the boys. After puberty, the roles get pretty much reversed.

 

[subdued_passion]

That does not sound right because I taught a lot, a lot of girls including national and international champions. Up to puberty the girls generally have more coordination and toughness and most of them were more than willing to mix it up with the boys. After puberty, the roles get pretty much reversed.

Ah well, the men all thought I was just an adorable little girl and wouldn't take me seriously in the sparring sessions. Because I was little, the groin was always the easy target and the best way of getting them to really fight.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Ah well, the men all thought I was just an adorable little girl and wouldn't take me seriously in the sparring sessions. Because I was little, the groin was always the easy target and the best way of getting them to really fight.

That was our school's first target.




Sounds cheesy, but it sure as hell is the best way to teach a fighter to keep covered at all times.

 

[Recidiva]

I totally believe that about you.

I can't imagine you in a fistfight... I can't totally imagine you negotiating your way through any scenario.

I grew up in an extreme rough-housing environment. Lots and lots of rough games and pain. They weren't fights. My oldest brother liked to wrestle and when he broke my dad's rib and couldn't practice with him anymore, he'd practice with me, I was probably nine and he was a senior in high school. I took Judo and practiced with all the boys and usually won, but women couldn't compete with men in the tournaments so it was just me...and another instructor's daughter, who was a few years older than I was and could pin me to the mat in seconds.

I worked with a guy who was a street fighter and when it was slow he'd teach me moves and counter moves and strategies.

Yes, in reality I negotiate if at all possible, and so far it has always been possible.

A few people have threatened to beat me up but never carried through. Usually I made fun of the idea of showing up for a fight to prove I could fight when the obvious thing would be to not show up at all. I can usually make someone laugh about it and provide a space for everybody to back down and nobody ends up feeling insulted, just amused.

The few times where someone might have come after me on the street or attempted an assault, I'd usually do something like walk into direct traffic where if they followed me they'd be hit by a car.

I'm usually very aware of my environment and with good hearing, it's hard to sneak up on me. Usually I don't have my back to someone long enough to give them an opportunity. I don't make a good target of opportunity.

I'm with Sun Tzu. "For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Acme makes it sound like a Wile E. Coyote quote...


Pretty sure that's the translator speaking.

 

[Recidiva]

Acme makes it sound like a Wile E. Coyote quote...


Pretty sure that's the translator speaking.

I can't believe you insulted Sun Tzu! That's it, I'm coming to your house and beating you up.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

I can't believe you insulted Sun Tzu! That's it, I'm coming to your house and beating you up.

I already beat all the women in my house up.

4:30AM V 6:00AM

 

[subdued_passion]

I grew up in an extreme rough-housing environment. Lots and lots of rough games and pain. They weren't fights. My oldest brother liked to wrestle and when he broke my dad's rib and couldn't practice with him anymore, he'd practice with me, I was probably nine and he was a senior in high school. I took Judo and practiced with all the boys and usually won, but women couldn't compete with men in the tournaments so it was just me...and another instructor's daughter, who was a few years older than I was and could pin me to the mat in seconds.

I worked with a guy who was a street fighter and when it was slow he'd teach me moves and counter moves and strategies.

Yes, in reality I negotiate if at all possible, and so far it has always been possible.

A few people have threatened to beat me up but never carried through. Usually I made fun of the idea of showing up for a fight to prove I could fight when the obvious thing would be to not show up at all. I can usually make someone laugh about it and provide a space for everybody to back down and nobody ends up feeling insulted, just amused.

The few times where someone might have come after me on the street or attempted an assault, I'd usually do something like walk into direct traffic where if they followed me they'd be hit by a car.

I'm usually very aware of my environment and with good hearing, it's hard to sneak up on me. Usually I don't have my back to someone long enough to give them an opportunity. I don't make a good target of opportunity.

I'm with Sun Tzu. "For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."

Firstly, I'm glad you realised that I meant 'can negotiate' and not 'can't' (really need to read stuff before I submit).

Secondly, The Art of War!!!

Thirdly, who are you? Just when I think I got you figured you reveal a new facet.

 

[Recidiva]

I already beat all the women in my house up.

4:30AM V 6:00AM

Damn you and your jump on my day.

 

[Recidiva]

Firstly, I'm glad you realised that I meant 'can negotiate' and not 'can't' (really need to read stuff before I submit).

Secondly, The Art of War!!!

Thirdly, who are you? Just when I think I got you figured you reveal a new facet.

I could tell you, but then I'd have to...oh right. I can tell you.

Nobody, pretty much. A housewife from New Jersey.

 

[girlsmiley]

The best fight ever.

I got knocked out by a blonde chick half my size on the rugby field.

I still laugh about it to this day.

I scragged her to the ground, she got up and smacked me one right on the chin. I went down like a sack of spuds. I got up and grabbed her by the jersey and the ref sent us both off.

So I'm sitting on the sideline pissed off, and she walks over and says she's sorry.

The End.

I've been in a lot of fights, but that fight was by far the best.

 

[Recidiva]

The best fight ever.

I got knocked out by a blonde chick half my size on the rugby field.

I still laugh about it to this day.

I scragged her to the ground, she got up and smacked me one right on the chin. I went down like a sack of spuds. I got up and grabbed her by the jersey and the ref sent us both off.

So I'm sitting on the sideline pissed off, and she walks over and says she's sorry.

The End.

I've been in a lot of fights, but that fight was by far the best.

I'm fascinated by the word "scragged" and it can't possibly mean what my brain is suggesting in lurid tones.

 

[subdued_passion]

I could tell you, but then I'd have to...oh right. I can tell you.

Nobody, pretty much. A housewife from New Jersey.

I thought y'all didn't use the term 'housewife'... homemaker?



I suspect you are a really a turtle.