Street fighting

A street fight

Street fighting is hand-to-hand combat in public places, between individuals or groups of people.[1]

Unlike sport fighting, a street fight might involve weapons, multiple opponents or revenge and has no rules. The venue is usually a public place (e.g. a street) and the fight often results in a serious injury or even death.[1]

The main difference between street fighting and a self-defense situation is that a street fight is avoidable, whereas a self-defense situation is not. The other main difference is that the fight is consensual between both parties. A typical situation might involve two men arguing in a bar, then one suggests stepping outside, where the fight commences. Thus, it is often possible to avoid the fight by backing off, while in self-defense, a person is actively trying to escape the situation, using force if necessary to ensure his or her own safety.[1]

In some martial arts communities, street fighting and self-defense are often considered synonymous.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Reality Fighting, Street Fighting & Self Defense". Kung Fu Magazine. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. ↑ "Street fight – practical self-defence (czech language)". Retrieved 2010-09-15.
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