JFF... Are You a Fighter?

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Yes, I have been in fights.

But No, I would never just flat out just punch someone because of something they said or did.
Even if I do know how to fight and can fight like a guy if I have to and know some martial arts.

BUT, if there were extraordinary circumstances, and I had to defend myself, yes, I would do so.

Not since my sister and I moved away from each other.
Now I don't fight, but I know how to shoot.

Um...no. Like Theresa, I guess it's not my style. Or I've never been in a situation that wasn't able to be solved in another way.
(Not that there aren't some people I haven't DREAMED of punching in the face! LOL)
I have, however given my son the OK to punch, "once, hard & in the face" if they hurt him physically first.

Yup - and so are my kids!
I hurt my ankle just 2wks ago kicking at my husband, well blocking his kick after I kicked him first. Get 2 drinks in me and I'm ready to 'rastle!
(wow, that sounds great for people that don't know me in any context)
We play. The kids train in Ninjutsu, it's just part of our life.

I've always been athletic.....the actual fights that I got into back in school days were defending friends.

In my opinion, unless there is absolutely no way around it, or you are doing it to truly defend yourself then no, you shouldnt fight. I think that people who cannot fix their differences with words are just plain ignorant and anyone who has to resort to physical fighting just because they are mad or cannot think of the right words to get their point across isn't to bright to begin with. That is my take on it.

I didn't know I was a fighter, but I have been in 2 fights and it scared me how good I was and how much I liked it. My mom is a very passive hippie type. I am a very passive, use your words type. But, when push came to shove, literally, I suprised myself!
I was walking down the hall with a smile on my face in highschool and some jealous girl jumped on me. The next thing I knew, grown men were pulling us apart and the girls nose was bleeding and I had adrenaline coursing through my veins. It was an actual 'high" I suddenly understood why cowboys go out and purposely get in a fight on the weekends. That adrenaline rush felt good. All day people were slapping me on the back and high fiving my boyfriend for havin g a girl that can throw a punch. I wasn't proud of that part. I was embarassed that I liked it.
It happened again once as an adult. I was sitting at a bar table and some girl came and got in my face. I remember raising my mug to splash beer in her face, next thing I knew, grown men were pulling me off her. I had hit her in the face with the beer mug! Again, the adrenaline high and all the slaps on the back. Free drinks all night from the owner. It definately scared me because people had to tell me what I did both times. I didn't remember any of the details people were telling me. I wish I could bottle that adrenaline and sell it though. It was amazing.

Im with Tracy k!

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Im with Tracy k!

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Im with Tracy k!

Nah, not my style.

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Sooo R.....you know me!! what do you think?!?!?!

I didn't do the fights that you see on YOUTUBE now - but I decked two girls in HS for spreading lies about me...needless to say - never happened again...

I have slapped some guys too and gave one a bloody nose...haven't had to do that in YEARS!! and when I say years - i mean like 20!!!

I stood my ground and stood up for myself...I would cave to some friends and be a follower - but not to any extreme...does that make sense?

I don't go looking for fights (although some here might think I do!!) and I don't instigate them either.. I will stand up for myself and my kids!!

I think because I kickboxed daily everybody knew I could fight if I HAD too. So far no fights and hope it stays that way. I persoanlly would hate to have to punch someone with my wedding ring because that 3 ct diamond would hurt like hell.

R.,

I think we would be either enemies or best buds! Seriously, sometimes I read your post and think..."I could totally write that as myself".... and I mean word for almost word.

Boy in 6th grade took those rounded scissors and tried to stab me with them...he flew across four rows of desks and never messed with me again.

I was jumped by four girls in high school off of the bus because of my best friend (she is still my best friend to this day) but they broke my nose...I lost that one but hey...I'm only 5'3 and there was no one around to help me. But I got some good licks in.

I broke a marines nose once cause he called me the C word!

Never been in a fist fight. I am not a fighter. I avoid fights at all costs. Granted, I don't think anyone's ever really hit me. So if I were hit, perhaps I'd hit back. As a kid I would kick my brothers when they picked on me, but no I don't consider myself a fighter.

ADDED AFTER YOUR SWH: You are SOOO funny R.. Hilarious. I bow to you! Awesome awesome awesome.

Only with my siblings--have never been in a physical altercation that didn't involve my sister or my brothers.

Yeah, I must admit I've been in my fair share of scuffles. The first time was in 5th grade. A girl threw a punch at me, missed and ended up with a black eye and bloody nose. Another time was in Jr. High when there was a girl writing "fatty" in everyone's yearbook on my sister's picture. Another time was at a going away party for my brother who was leaving for the military. My best friend/roommate at the time took a swing at me b/c I was dancing with a guy she liked (who I happen to be married to now :) and the guys had to pull us apart. I moved out the next morning. There are more.
I have learned how to control my temper better with age.

Yup, I have been in many fist fights. In high school and with a couple of boyfriends. With the boyfriends though I was trying to defend myself and got the tar knocked outta me. In highschool I didn't want to get picked on and have people think I was an easy shot.
I have told my kids that if they are getting picked on to first TELL the child to leave them alone. Then if the child continues to TELL an adult. If that still doesn't work then they are allowed to knock the kid. I have not taught my child that he can not defend themselves.
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nope, not me, but my little 6.5 year old got into his first fight this weekend with another little boy. At first, I had no clue who was fighting, just that one was tackling the other (they were in a bounce house), but then I saw one of the boys starting to kick the other kid (as a defense to keep the other kid away). It was at that point, I reached in and grabbed the kid doing the kicking (he was closest to me) and that's when I realized that the other kid was my son. I pulled both boys out and the other little guy walked away (assume he was going to his mom). I proceeded to tell my son that he knows fighting wasn't allowed and my son said he was just defending himself and that the kid scratched him once to many times and he just had enough (I looked at my son's face and saw 3 scratch marks). But, I told my son he still should have told me about it and I would have had a talk with the little boy.

But, inside, I was very proud that my son actually fought back. A few minutes later, my son walked to the other jumper and quickly came back. His friend told me that my son went looking to for the boy. I asked him about it and he said he went to see if the boy was there and to tell him how was the boss (again, inside, I was like - where did this come from), but instead said he's not to fight.

Later in the day, the other little boy walked up to my son (I was only 3 feet away) and apolgized to my son for fighting with him. I had my son say he was sorry too and then I asked if they can give each other a hug (which they did).

The next day, I asked my son's friend (who happens to be in wrestling) if he can teach my son some moves... just incase someone decides to pick on him at school (my son is very tiny for his age).

ever since I took martial arts and realized its a stress reliever hellya. I absolutely love it. sparring is the ultimate rush especially sparring a man and winning. a rush you can't describe. I am now an adrenaline junkie cause of it. Unless its sparring I won't start it. but if someone threatens me my eyes light up I am like "hell ya lets go" and they usually chicken out dangit. I want the fight.

oh and I love ufc and mma they are the bomb. I watch them so I can see what other people are doing to win and copy it. I decide what will and will not work watching it.

No, I'm not a fighter. I'm 5'11 and weigh 275ish so I would probably seriously hurt someone if I were to punch someone and put some muscle behind it. =) That being said, if I were in a verbal fight, I could so some SERIOUS damage as I don't back down and the other person would literally be wimpering and crawling away after I got done with them. Luckily, I have not had to do this often. =)