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Self Defense Tactics: Take Out A Larger And Stronger Attacker

Originally I posted a video on this post demonstrating how a smaller guy took down a larger guy, but the video is no longer online. Most of it is pretty obvious but I’m going to break down a few self defense tactics because I think it’s worth mentioning.

Before I get into that I want to make one thing clear, I’m not suggesting that a one-strike KO is common or likely. The fact is it’s not but the little guy would have most likely won even without a KO here’s why:

First, little guys can take out bigger stronger attackers. The big guy in this video is a full head taller than the winner. By all logic and reason the big guy should have won the fight, and the truth is he probably would have won if he was ever given a chance. Fortunately, the little guy wisely took the initiative and hit first. The big guy never had a chance.

Self defense tactics: how to fight an opponent that is larger and stronger than you.

That brings me to the second point. Whenever possible you should strike first. You won’t always get a lucky first strike knockout but taking the offensive in a self defense situation dramatically increases your chance of winning.

The little guy knew that, and even if he hadn’t knocked the big guy out he would have probably followed up with repeated strikes at sensitive targets to keep the big guy off balance and distracted. That’s how you win a fight against a person larger and stronger than you.

Third, the little guy in this video maintained a confident posture. He didn’t slump over or hang his head when confronted. He didn’t want to fight the big guy, but never submitted.

Fourth, strike quickly. The winner of this fight didn’t make a looping punch, he didn’t try anything fancy either. It was a quick strike with his full body weight behind it. He didn’t wind up or let on that a punch was coming. Looks like the big guy may have tried to block the punch with his right hand but wasn’t quick enough.

Let me know what you think about these self defense tactics.

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8 thoughts on “Self Defense Tactics: Take Out A Larger And Stronger Attacker”

  1. The big guy appeared intoxicated & obnoxious (not sure what was said).
    The little guy stood his ground, relaxed & waiting he took his shot.
    Good shot. Big guy did not know what hit him. No attempted block, just flailing.
    Little guy stayed in hitting range & when time came- Boom Boom Out Go The Lights!
    Thanks Mr. BOB another job well done…

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  3. I have been in this situation and my thinking is to try to avoid the scrap 1st, then avoid an assault charge if a scrap does occur. I couldn’t tell if there was a verbal threat, which may be enough to avoid prosecution, assuming witnesses back you up, but usually a push or some physical contact is needed to avoid charges.

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  4. I have seen the smaller man win on several occasions. I believe that a large factor was balance and quickness as-well-as being aggressive. I have usually been “the larger man”, but am aware of being over-confident, over-confidence can get you killed!

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  6. It was obvious that the smaller guy was not going to get out without a fight. He used the best strategy by striking first. Yes, he may be liable to criminal charges, but I would much rather be tried by a Jury of twelve than to be carried by six.

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  7. I don’t geddit. That left hook seemed to have no power at all. How was it a knockout? Did the puncher get lucky, or hit a pressure point or some such?

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  8. That was the best left hook I’ve ever seen outside of the ring, with no gloves mind you.Have you seen that video on YouTube titled, ” Never Punch In A Street Fight”? Yeah, right. I guess he hasn’t seen this video huh. Kudos to the short man for doing what had to be done, end the trouble, nip it in the bud.

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