Learn about different fighting styles of a selection of opponents, and also the best tips for taking them down! BOXER: Characteristics
-Usually a well conditioned body (physically fit and strong).
-Strong rigid stance.
-Can take a hit to the head & body.
-Very good at close range with his hands.
-Must move to hit you (boxers usually move forward to attack). Defense
-DO NOT TRADE PUNCHES WITH A BOXER
-Put up your hands and let him think you are going to fight his fight, when he commits, change your fighting stance and attack to suit your own style of fighting.
-Use kicking techniques to counter his strong punching, kicking will give you distance to work with.
-Striking areas should include groin, knees, temples and also the use of the hair to control the attacker.
-Taking the boxer to the ground and use submission techniques e.g. strangles, chokes and joint locking. BRAWLER: Characteristics
-The brawlers advantage is his unpredictability.
-Usually the brawler has allot of fights and there for can take allot of punishment and is not afraid of being hit.
-The brawler can shock you with his type of attack e.g. throwing dirt, his drink or spitting in your face.
-Will not stop until he has defeated his victim at any cost Defense
-With a brawler not having a specific fighting style, you must be able to adapt to him very quickly and read his advances.
-An advantage of a trained Jujitsu exponent has over the untrained fighter is that his techniques are usually thrown at random and is happy no matter what he hits. A trained fighter can focus his techniques to be sure they connect with their targets thus saving valuable energy and time.
-Take your time and pick your targets don't fight his fight. WRESTLER Characteristics
-Physically strong in the arms and upper body. (strong grip very hard to break free from).
-Wrestlers are usually in a low, strong and open stance.
-Wants to take you to the ground. Defense
-DO NOT GRAPPLE WITH THE WRESTLER
-Use kicks to keep maintain distance (aim for knees and groin).
-Maintain distance from attacker to ensure he does not grab you.
-If grappling situation occurs use your elbows and knees to strike also use the attackers hair and eye’s to avoid being thrown to the ground (finish as quickly as possible). MARTIAL ARTIST Characteristics
-Very proficient with legs and hands as weapons.
-Depending on style aggressive or defensive tactics used.
-Physically fit, strong with quick reflexes.
-Can use long or short range weapons e.g. kicks, knees, elbows and grappling.
-Mentally trained to fight and win at any cost.
-Stances will vary depending on style. Defense
-Surprise.
-Attack vital areas e.g. knees, groin and throat.
-Work out what type of fighter he is and use this against him
e.g. A Tae kwon Do fighter prefers to use his legs so bridge the gap and take him to the ground, A judo player likes to grapple so keep him at a distance with your legs.
-Put up your hands and drop into a stance let him think you are going to fight his fight, when he commits, change your fighting stance and attack to suit your own style of fighting (finish as quickly as possible).
