How to win a fist fight.
This is a hot one! It is an interesting subject to speak about as believers. After all, we are all supposed to wear chacos and offer the other cheek right? Yes and no. Before telling you how to win a fist fight, I must first tell you when it is acceptable to lift your fist against another Human being that no matter how bad or evil, is still loved passionately by our Father.
First, let me be clear about one thing. Your fists were not made for your enemies, they were not designed to bring about justice, and they are not made for punishment; They are made for the defense of the weak. For that reason and that reason alone I believe we may lift our fist against another Human.
Let me explain, Luke 6:29 says this "If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also." I want you to notice that the word uses the word "slap," this is not so much a physical attack but an attack on your ego. In other words, if someone says " YO MAMA IS FAT!", Allow them to also say "YO DADDY IS A BUM!", Forgive them and bless them. I know some of you may think those are fighting words, but let me tell you something, lifting your fist to defend your ego is not only unbiblical but demonic.
Now let me tell you why you can't be Batman (I know, sad). It is not your job or place to be judge, jury and/or executioner. You can not go about avenging people or hunting those that did you or others wrong. The word of God says this: Romans 12:19 (NLT) Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,“I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. So if someone already harmed you forgive them, if they stole from you don't hunt them down and teach them a lesson, allow God to handle it.
It is our Father's heart to Give beyond ourselves, Love beyond ourselves, Forgive ourselves; However, it is not our Father's heart to allow evil to prevail on this earth. The word of God says this: Proverbs 25:26 " If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring."
Yes, we should probably not allow the ways of the world to "muddy our water," but I also believe that we are not to stand by and watch evil prevail, I think it is shameful for a believer to stand by and watch sin have its way. For this reason, I believe that the only acceptable right to enter into a fist fight is if someone is being physically attacked and can not defend themselves or if your family is threatened.
So let's say you are walking downtown with your family. In front of you walks a tipsy man, he attempts to touch your daughter, but because you have spiderman reflexes you manage to slap his hand away, you now step between him and your daughter, and he, well he is ready to scrap. What do you do?
1. Defuse the situation. Using force is the absolute last resort. A strong and assertive "leave my family alone" should be enough to show someone you mean business if this doesn't work pull out your phone and call the cops. This should make the attacker think twice, but remember tipsy people are not known for their good thinking, and so he persists.
2. Brace yourself. What you are now smelling is adrenaline, the buzz in your head is normal, the accelerated heartbeat will help you, and the focused tunnel vision should be used to hone your target. If you have never experienced it before, you will probably go "doe-eyed," this makes you look wimpy and ridiculous so simply put, be fierce, the eye of the tiger baby!
3.Foot work. Place your feet about shoulders width apart, the foot under your striking hand should be behind you and the other in front, bend your knees a little this should give you a well balanced, stable, strong base.
4.Put your deuce up. Tighten your fist, the first two knuckles of your thumb should be protruding. This is your striking knuckles, if you punch with the other two you could break your hand. Keep your fist by your face, this is for your protection since your head is the target for a knockout blow.
5.Ready, Aim, Fire. The guy should really walk away now cause he is about to take a nap. He comes at you, as he is coming for you, you strike, fast, straight, and full powered. Don't pull back, follow the target, let him feel it. Your target? A couple of places: a) the nose, it hurts like a mug, and it is partially blinding. b) the temple, slightly above and in front of the ear, if struck hard you can make big boy lie down. c) the jaw, the head controls the balance of the body, and the jaw is the most fragile part of it, a blow to it can break it, and more than likely will drop the guy.
6.Walk away to safety. Again you are not here to teach a lesson, you are here to disable. You must have self-control in your heart, you don't hate the guy, you are merely protecting the innocent. Walk away to your family, go somewhere safe and get ready to fill the police report.
This is advice that you should take in prayerfully, you should have love and compassion in your heart. Otherwise, you have the wrong motives. I am not an expert fighter nor a lawyer, this is just a blog, You are your own man, and I am not liable for anything you might do, with that said, walk in love.
Let me know what you guys think, does this help, you got any advice I am missing? Let me know in the comments.
First, let me be clear about one thing. Your fists were not made for your enemies, they were not designed to bring about justice, and they are not made for punishment; They are made for the defense of the weak. For that reason and that reason alone I believe we may lift our fist against another Human.
Let me explain, Luke 6:29 says this "If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also." I want you to notice that the word uses the word "slap," this is not so much a physical attack but an attack on your ego. In other words, if someone says " YO MAMA IS FAT!", Allow them to also say "YO DADDY IS A BUM!", Forgive them and bless them. I know some of you may think those are fighting words, but let me tell you something, lifting your fist to defend your ego is not only unbiblical but demonic.
Now let me tell you why you can't be Batman (I know, sad). It is not your job or place to be judge, jury and/or executioner. You can not go about avenging people or hunting those that did you or others wrong. The word of God says this: Romans 12:19 (NLT) Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,“I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. So if someone already harmed you forgive them, if they stole from you don't hunt them down and teach them a lesson, allow God to handle it.
It is our Father's heart to Give beyond ourselves, Love beyond ourselves, Forgive ourselves; However, it is not our Father's heart to allow evil to prevail on this earth. The word of God says this: Proverbs 25:26 " If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring."
Yes, we should probably not allow the ways of the world to "muddy our water," but I also believe that we are not to stand by and watch evil prevail, I think it is shameful for a believer to stand by and watch sin have its way. For this reason, I believe that the only acceptable right to enter into a fist fight is if someone is being physically attacked and can not defend themselves or if your family is threatened.
So let's say you are walking downtown with your family. In front of you walks a tipsy man, he attempts to touch your daughter, but because you have spiderman reflexes you manage to slap his hand away, you now step between him and your daughter, and he, well he is ready to scrap. What do you do?
1. Defuse the situation. Using force is the absolute last resort. A strong and assertive "leave my family alone" should be enough to show someone you mean business if this doesn't work pull out your phone and call the cops. This should make the attacker think twice, but remember tipsy people are not known for their good thinking, and so he persists.
2. Brace yourself. What you are now smelling is adrenaline, the buzz in your head is normal, the accelerated heartbeat will help you, and the focused tunnel vision should be used to hone your target. If you have never experienced it before, you will probably go "doe-eyed," this makes you look wimpy and ridiculous so simply put, be fierce, the eye of the tiger baby!
3.Foot work. Place your feet about shoulders width apart, the foot under your striking hand should be behind you and the other in front, bend your knees a little this should give you a well balanced, stable, strong base.
4.Put your deuce up. Tighten your fist, the first two knuckles of your thumb should be protruding. This is your striking knuckles, if you punch with the other two you could break your hand. Keep your fist by your face, this is for your protection since your head is the target for a knockout blow.
5.Ready, Aim, Fire. The guy should really walk away now cause he is about to take a nap. He comes at you, as he is coming for you, you strike, fast, straight, and full powered. Don't pull back, follow the target, let him feel it. Your target? A couple of places: a) the nose, it hurts like a mug, and it is partially blinding. b) the temple, slightly above and in front of the ear, if struck hard you can make big boy lie down. c) the jaw, the head controls the balance of the body, and the jaw is the most fragile part of it, a blow to it can break it, and more than likely will drop the guy.
6.Walk away to safety. Again you are not here to teach a lesson, you are here to disable. You must have self-control in your heart, you don't hate the guy, you are merely protecting the innocent. Walk away to your family, go somewhere safe and get ready to fill the police report.
This is advice that you should take in prayerfully, you should have love and compassion in your heart. Otherwise, you have the wrong motives. I am not an expert fighter nor a lawyer, this is just a blog, You are your own man, and I am not liable for anything you might do, with that said, walk in love.
Let me know what you guys think, does this help, you got any advice I am missing? Let me know in the comments.
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