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SDforce · January 11, 2001, 01:05 PM

If he comes at you, keep your hands in front of you open and don't show any body language of wanting to fight or disrespecting him. At the same time, do not show any fear because he may feed off of that and attack you. Keep your hands in front of you to keep him back, while looking for an escape route through the crowd.

If none of that works and you are forced to fight, use either hand (the heel of your palm) and drive up against his nose or chin... then wrap both hands against the back of his neck and pull his head down... execute a headbutt (with top of your forehead) to his nose... and run while everyone is in shock. Of course this is the last resort. A very effective one too as it will take the fight right out of him.

I can relate to your situations because I am about the same size as you, 5'8" 170lbs and I also have a college degree (a BA). I do not have 10 yrs in Kendo but I do have 4 yrs in Kyokushinkai Karate and 3 yrs in BJJ.

January 11, 2001, 01:05 PM	#6
SDforce Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 111	proper response.. If he comes at you, keep your hands in front of you open and don't show any body language of wanting to fight or disrespecting him. At the same time, do not show any fear because he may feed off of that and attack you. Keep your hands in front of you to keep him back, while looking for an escape route through the crowd. If none of that works and you are forced to fight, use either hand (the heel of your palm) and drive up against his nose or chin... then wrap both hands against the back of his neck and pull his head down... execute a headbutt (with top of your forehead) to his nose... and run while everyone is in shock. Of course this is the last resort. A very effective one too as it will take the fight right out of him. I can relate to your situations because I am about the same size as you, 5'8" 170lbs and I also have a college degree (a BA). I do not have 10 yrs in Kendo but I do have 4 yrs in Kyokushinkai Karate and 3 yrs in BJJ.