Is this considered normal( read for details)?

Question

When somebody like throws a punch or trys to hit me I block and punch back without thinking. The only reason I know this was because my friend told me what went on after the guy was clinching his stomach. ( I'm in eight grade and could this be hormonale) I'm afraid I'm going to really hurt some body

Answer 1

Hi Taylor,
Have you ever taken martial arts classes? Even for a short time? If not, I think you have a natural instinct for self defense. And that's good. If you're concerned about hurting someone, try looking into taking a martial arts class that will help you with techniques for self defense such as grappling, blocking, avoiding punches and kicks by dodging and ducking them. Tai Chi push hands, Aikido, and Judo are examples of these kinds of martial arts. I think it is normal for all people to react to attacks by either running away or defending thenselves. Usually, if it related to hormones, boys at your age are aggressive. If you are the instigater, then you are aggressive. It sounds to me like you are taking self protection one step further and making sure they stay down. This is good if you are attacked by several boys (and sometimes girls, women and men)and you have no choice and there's no one to help you and you can't run or someone has a weapon. But for a one to one, it is best to wear your apponent out with grappling, blocking, avoiding punches and kicks by dodging and ducking them and then walking away. The attacker will probably leave you alone after that and you will gain respect from onlookers as strong enough to defend yourself and keep your cool (not going too far as to hurt someone). I started martial arts when I was four, and when someone tries to hit me, I don't think about it, I react naturally like you. I am almost forty years old now and I have never started a fight with someone nor have I ever been hurt in a fight. I put two people in the hospital when I was younger, in my early twenties. I am not proud of it, even though it was self defense. Read some books about martial arts, and by all means, if you find value in my advice, share this answer with an adult who you trust and consider to be wise and intelligable about life experience. A good martial arts instructor will tell you that fighting is the last resort, and should be used only for extremes. She/he will also teach you that fighting should be practiced (sparring) and used for friendly competition with protective gear. Sparring can help guide your hormones in a productive way as well. I hope this helps you.

Answer 2

Sounds like self-defense to me. People will usually try to protect themselves in a fight. Self-defense means just that--you see yourself as being harmed by someone else and your goal is to protect yourself, or stay alive--if it comes to that. When you are threatened, a protective reflex "kicks in", resulting in higher blood pressure, increased heart rate, and the release of steroidal hormones in the adrenal glands above the kidneys (aka adrenaline). This reflex expresses itself in a period of greater strength, a near non-reaction to pain, and time distortion (you seem to see things in slow motion, for example). If you are really concerned it might happen again "without thinking", speak to a counselor.

Answer 3

yes its normal. you want to protect yourself and if you get in trouble just say that he shouldn't hit you. And if its a girl say it was an accident that you thought that it was a boy that was going to jump you.

Answer 4

Um no...that's like saying a roller-coaster is exercise... And to feel the bumps so much it would have to be the back of the long bus right?

Answer 5

its prolly just hormones or something. maybe you have a lot of built up stress? could that be? its a pretty normal reaction to hit stuff.

Answer 6

Thats normal. Its self defence and reactions. You cant stop that, its natural.