In a street fight, size DOES matter!

But even if you’re small like me, there are some things you can do to give yourself a better chance.

Whether your opponent is taller, heavier, or both, here are some tips on how you can overcome them and get away safely.

When defending yourself against taller opponents, you want to get close to them.

By getting in close you can use power strikes in optimal target areas while nullifying your opponents power.

The reason behind this is that taller opponents have a greater reach and they require more distance to put full strength behind their strikes.

This ‘power distance’ is smaller for smaller people, so the closer you are, the more power you have and the less power they have.

When you're up against a heavier opponent, things get a little trickier. Instead of getting in close, aim to tire them out.

To do this, maintain your distance and keep moving while throwing fast strikes.

Always think about how to keep them moving, whether they are attacking, defending, or just chasing you around.

Once they are worn out, go in hard.

Whatever you do, don’t let him grab you.

Lastly, don’t forget the basic strategy for any street fight.

Of course, if you can, always try to de-escalate the situation first using ‘verbal judo’.

Using improvised weaponry is also a good idea should de-escalation not work.

If you want to learn more about self-defense, check out: https://www.survivalfitnessplan.com/self-defense-handbook

Safe training!

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