How to Win a Fist Fight

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Adopt a solid, well-balanced fighting stance.. Make proper fists that won't result in broken wrists or fingers.. Punch by leading with the knuckles of your index and middle fingers.

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1

Adopt a solid, well-balanced fighting stance.

Step 1

Adopt a solid, well-balanced fighting stance.

2

Make proper fists that won't result in broken wrists or fingers.

Step 2

Make proper fists that won't result in broken wrists or fingers.

3

Punch by leading with the knuckles of your index and middle fingers.

Step 3

Punch by leading with the knuckles of your index and middle fingers.

4

Lessen damage from hits to your face and body by moving.

Step 4

Lessen damage from hits to your face and body by moving.

5

Keep your hands high and watch your opponent.

Step 5

Keep your hands high and watch your opponent.

6

Grunt and exhale noisily while fighting, if it comes naturally.

Step 6

Grunt and exhale noisily while fighting, if it comes naturally.

7

Control the distance between you and your opponent.

Step 7

Control the distance between you and your opponent.

8

Aim strikes at weak spots like the jaw and chin.

Step 8

Aim strikes at weak spots like the jaw and chin.

9

Get up fast if you're knocked to the ground.

Step 9

Get up fast if you're knocked to the ground.

10

Supplement punches with "dirty" moves as necessary.

Step 10

Supplement punches with "dirty" moves as necessary.

11

Maintain an awareness of your surroundings at all times.

Step 11

Maintain an awareness of your surroundings at all times.

12

Watch for aggressive body language from potential aggressors.

Step 12

Watch for aggressive body language from potential aggressors.

13

Try to defuse situations with passifying dialogue.

Step 13

Try to defuse situations with passifying dialogue.

14

Leave at the earliest opportunity.

Step 14

Leave at the earliest opportunity.

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