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How to Handle Fight (Girls) Step by Step

When fight (girls) leaves you confused, worried, or unsure what it means, a clear step-by-step approach can help you sort the signal from the stress. This guide explains how to understand the situation, reflect on what matters, choose a practical next step, and know when to ask for trusted support.

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Part 1

Try to find a different solution first.

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You should always talk to a parent or teacher before fighting.

You should always talk to a parent or teacher before fighting.
Try to find another way to solve your problems that doesn't include violence. Tsahi Shemesh Self Defense Trainer Expert Interview We know that you don't want to seem lame to others, but if the person only likes you for being tough then they don't really like you at all. They aren't your true friends and they never could be. day.com/us/blog/counseling-keys/201704/communicating-through-conflict
  • Try to find another way to solve your problems that doesn't include violence.
  • Tsahi Shemesh Self Defense Trainer Expert Interview We know that you don't want to seem lame to others, but if the person only likes you for being tough then they don't really like you at all.
  • They aren't your true friends and they never could be.
  • day.com/us/blog/counseling-keys/201704/communicating-through-conflict
  • Try to find another way to solve your problems that doesn't include violence.
Part 2

Wear the correct clothing.

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Wear proper clothing if you know you're going to be in a fight.

Wear proper clothing if you know you're going to be in a fight.
Wear something underneath your shirt, so that if the first shirt rips you will have something on. Wear leggings or athletic shorts. It can be tough to move in tight jeans and leggings are harder to get a hold of.
  • Wear something underneath your shirt, so that if the first shirt rips you will have something on.
  • Wear leggings or athletic shorts.
  • It can be tough to move in tight jeans and leggings are harder to get a hold of.
  • Wear something underneath your shirt, so that if the first shirt rips you will have something on.
  • Wear leggings or athletic shorts.
Part 3

Always have backup.

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Chances are if the other person is a good fighter, their friends will jump in, so you need some to do the same.

Chances are if the other person is a good fighter, their friends will jump in, so you need some to do the same.
This can keep you from getting seriously hurt. With a few friends in tow, the fight will probably stay smaller, since no one will let it get really out of control. Make sure to tell your friends that you want to keep the fighting to a minimum. They're only there to protect you!
  • This can keep you from getting seriously hurt.
  • With a few friends in tow, the fight will probably stay smaller, since no one will let it get really out of control.
  • Make sure to tell your friends that you want to keep the fighting to a minimum.
  • They're only there to protect you!
  • This can keep you from getting seriously hurt.
Part 4

Refrain from throwing the first punch.

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You want to avoid fighting if at all possible.

You want to avoid fighting if at all possible.
Argue with them or talk them down: whatever you do just don't be the first one to start fighting. If you hold your ground and don't say anything too angering, you might not have to fight at all.
  • Argue with them or talk them down: whatever you do just don't be the first one to start fighting.
  • If you hold your ground and don't say anything too angering, you might not have to fight at all.
  • Argue with them or talk them down: whatever you do just don't be the first one to start fighting.
  • If you hold your ground and don't say anything too angering, you might not have to fight at all.
  • Argue with them or talk them down: whatever you do just don't be the first one to start fighting.
Part 5

Look for weaknesses.

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While they're talking, stay calm and assess how you think they are vulnerable.

While they're talking, stay calm and assess how you think they are vulnerable.
If they are shorter - bear down on them. If they're taller go for their legs and their midsection. If they have long hair grab a handful and pull their head down so they can't see.
  • If they are shorter - bear down on them.
  • If they're taller go for their legs and their midsection.
  • If they have long hair grab a handful and pull their head down so they can't see.
  • If they are shorter - bear down on them.
  • If they're taller go for their legs and their midsection.
Part 6

Don't let them get an advantage over you.

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Never let your opponent have the chance to get on top of you or drag you away.

Never let your opponent have the chance to get on top of you or drag you away.
Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
  • Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
  • Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
  • Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
  • Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
  • Kick, scream, and keep hitting.
Part 7

Defend yourself from a weapon.

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If they have a weapon, do a roundhouse kick aiming for their hand.

If they have a weapon, do a roundhouse kick aiming for their hand.
It will knock the weapon out of their hand, and their hand will be too hurt for them to pick it up again. You can then proceed to throw/kick the weapon out of their reach.
  • It will knock the weapon out of their hand, and their hand will be too hurt for them to pick it up again.
  • You can then proceed to throw/kick the weapon out of their reach.
  • It will knock the weapon out of their hand, and their hand will be too hurt for them to pick it up again.
  • You can then proceed to throw/kick the weapon out of their reach.
  • It will knock the weapon out of their hand, and their hand will be too hurt for them to pick it up again.
Part 8

Use defensive tricks to save yourself.

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Sometimes you have to think smarter.

Sometimes you have to think smarter.
In many fights, you'll have to use your smarts to save yourself, rather than being impulsive and trying everything to win the fight. Try using one of these tricks to defend yourself from your attacker:
  • In many fights, you'll have to use your smarts to save yourself, rather than being impulsive and trying everything to win the fight.
  • Try using one of these tricks to defend yourself from your attacker:
  • In many fights, you'll have to use your smarts to save yourself, rather than being impulsive and trying everything to win the fight.
  • Try using one of these tricks to defend yourself from your attacker:
  • In many fights, you'll have to use your smarts to save yourself, rather than being impulsive and trying everything to win the fight.

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