Bodybuilding for self defence ?

owa1s
owa1s Posts: 273 Member
I know people with think twice before messing with someone big but in a worst case scenario will it help? If someone has experience that would be great to know.

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  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    Sure it helps to look intimidating...can't say I've ever gotten into physical altercations with anyone nor have I agonized anyone. Generally best to use your wit/words to avoid fights (usually over very stupid/trivial/silly matters)...most of us are suppose to be civilized human beings. Although, I don't think angry intoxicated people tend to respond very well to logic or rationale
  • glovepuppet
    glovepuppet Posts: 1,710 Member
    Being strong and fit is going to help in any physical confrontation.
  • owa1s
    owa1s Posts: 273 Member
    Agreed but people say it’s better to learn fighting techniques rather then being big because it slows down the movement.
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    owa1s wrote: »
    Agreed but people say it’s better to learn fighting techniques rather then being big because it slows down the movement.

    Yeah, just watch some MMA fights...very insightful & seemingly deceptive. Many times the "out of shape" looking fighter can absolutely dominate the more athletic fighter with sheer skill/technique & endurance