Should I wear protection for a fight?

Question

There is this guy at school who wants to fight me and I know im going to loose. My older brother who does Takwondo said I should wear his protective gear, he made me put it on under my clothes and it wasn't obvious I was wearing it. I think this would be a bit like cheating but this guy fights dirty and will easily beat me. I know everyone is going to say be the better person and walk away but I need to do this because he has being spreading lies about my mum who recently died. What should I do?

Answer 1

First, wear the gear. Can't hurt to have that extra padding to absorb the blows.

In a real fight, don't go to the ground unless you know his POS friends aren't going to jump in and help him.

Hit him until he pisses blood for a month. Make a lasting impression so that he never messes with you and your mom or family ever again.

Answer 2

It would be a better idea to let the insults roll off your back and just walk away. Fighting is a LAST resort. So unless he pushes you too far, or unless he hits you (or tries to) .... walk away. Your mom would most likely be more proud of you having the courage and self-control to keep your anger in check.
However, if you really think a fight is unavoidable, by all means wear the protective gear, just in case. I mean, if he's going to fight dirty, and if he's going to "easily" beat you, then you'll need that gear. And get some tips from your brother about fighting too. But don't be the one to start it, OK? Like I said, it's a last resort.

There's a saying- "if you argue with a fool, one passing by will not be able to tell which one is the fool." Think about that. Good luck.

Answer 3

Bulletproof monk is right.
Consider that what good comes from this? If he does beat you it will get worse and if he does not (you win) then he will not nec. stop as he might want some type of rematch. Possibly with a weapon next time.
You should avoid fights unless provoked with an in your face attack. If he is spreading lies about your mom, sorry to hear about the passing, then tell your friends the truth. Anyone that matters to you will know the truth.
And I have fought in the street several times in my life. I dont fight unless provoked, but when I do I focus on controlling the other person with the least amount of pain to them...ok, well, broken noses, elbows, and putting someones head through a car hurt just a bit.
Consider learning self defense so that if a fight does occur you will be somewhat ready. You do have options.

Answer 4

I'd agree dont fight the guy, but if you do and you wear the gear think about the outcome. The guy will know you wore it, regardless if your clothes gets torn off or not, he can feel it when he punches you. It might make him talk more junk, unless you beat the breaks off him. Tae Kwon Do doesnt have many good takedowns or grapples, which are most effective in fighting (most fighting is gonna end up on the ground) dont take your brothers advice for fighting if he only tells you Tae Kwon Do moves. Still, I'd say dont even fight. No one would look down on you for it, because the guys being a jerk. Be the bigger man and walk away. it will pass

Answer 5

Don't wear protective clothing cos in fights shirts can be torn and pulled of, unless you live in a really colled place and your wearing heaps of clothing. Why does your brother not stick up for ya?
In the end you will have to fight him, soy my advive is;

Don't be scared, when the time is right fight him
act crazy, learn to fight abit, first punch really counts
try to go for the stomach first when he is un aware, knock the wind out of him, then go for the nose and break it. Even punch him in the neck, if you get a chance bring him to the floor and strangle him, do Not let him get on top of you. If you are really weaker than him then fight when a teacher walks past so they will break it up.
It is all in the mind, you can beat him, use the anger of your mums death to give you a crazy strenth to beat the sh*t out of this loser. As strange as this sounds in Australia people respect each other after they have had fight.

Answer 6

Don't fight him. He is spreading lies about your mother (may she rest in peace) because he wants to get this kind of rise out of you. If you fight him, he's just getting what he wants. He knows he can beat you, so it makes him look tough and makes you look like an idiot. If you're absolutely convinced you want to fight, then rather than worrying about the protective gear as much, have your Taekwondo brother teach you some take-downs or pins or grapples or something, so that you can get the guy on the ground and suprise him, without hurting him (cuz even if you beat him, you getting in trouble with the school is still giving him what he wants). Again, I can't stress enough what a mistake it is to rise to this guy's bait. You'll meet a lot of jerks in your life, and if you decide to fight every one of them then you've got a tough life ahead of you.

Answer 7

Fighting is wrong. It will not prove anything. Do not choose to fight. It may only provoke him more. Plus if he is bringing friends you have know idea how the whole thing may go down.

You should go about your daily business with confidence.
If he is going to attack you, that is not a fight. If this happens, you do everything in your power to not get hurt. Grab a stick,Bite, eye gouge, kick to the groin, legs and feet. Guard your face. Maybe you could work out with your brother a little. ( you may learn you enjoy working out.)

If you choose to fight him, you have sunk to his level. All hius words do is make him look like a fool. Aferall the loudest animal on the farm is the jackass.

Also, you know this guy is gunning for you. Do not put yourself in a situation where you are alone with him.

Answer 8

Fighting fair? If you're going to fight, forget fighting fair, fight to win. You can bet he will. I dont' condone fighting, but if he is lying about your deceased mother, I'd say if that ain't deservin' of a beat down, then nothing is. But you have to be prepared to face the consequences, just as suspension or expulsion from school or possible police involvement.

Answer 9

buy a mace and hide it. When he approach you, spray it directly in his face then beat the hell out of him and escape.

This may not be most courageous way, but it may will really scare him and make him think twice.

Answer 10

Ignore him, he's not worth your trouble -- to say bad things about a person who passed away is the lowest one can get. Why is he so fixated on you? Jealousy?