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Street fighting

For other uses, see Street Fight and Street Fighter (disambiguation).

Goya, Man Interfering in a Street Fight (1812–20)

Street fighting is hand-to-hand combat in public places between individuals or groups of people.[1] The venue is usually a public place (e.g., a street), and the fight sometimes results in serious injury or even death.[2][1] Some street fights can be gang related.[3]

A typical situation involves two men arguing in a bar, during which dispute one suggests stepping outside, where the fight commences. It is often possible to avoid the fight by withdrawing from the situation; whereas in self-defense, a person is actively trying to escape the confrontation, using force if necessary to ensure his own safety.[1]

In some martial arts communities, street fighting and self-defense are often considered synonymous.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b c d "Reality Fighting, Street Fighting & Self Defense". Kung Fu Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
  2. ^ White, Rob. et al (2007). 'Youth Gangs, Violence and Anti-Social Behaviour. Australian Research and Alliance Club. pp. 18, 29.
  3. ^ White, Rob (2007). Youth Gangs, Violence and Anti-Social Behaviour. Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. pp. 18, 29.
  4. ^ "Street fight – practical self defence". skbu.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2010.

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