Fighting is the last option. If you are forced to fight to defend yourself, some of the following may help:
1, Do not try to box. Your primary objective is to disable your opponent as soon as possible; boxing takes too long.
2. Wait until your opponent throws a punch, then step INSIDE his reach.
3. Use an elbow to the face or an open hand in a “V” shape to the neck. These are almost always sufficient to disable.
4. Try to keep enough distance between you and your opponent so that when he punches, he over-extends himself. As soon as he does, step INSIDE his reach.
5. In the event your opponent grapples with you, use sharp jabs of curled fingers to just below the jawline, the solar plexus, the eyes, the groin, untill he lets go. Then jump away, and then immediately back inside his reach with another blow to the neck or head.
6. When you punch or thrust, always aim for a point BEHIND your opponent’s body. For example, when you strike at the neck, aim at the BACK of the neck THROUGH the front. This adds great impact to your strikes.
If you follow these few rules, you will be miles ahead of most other people your age. But your very best option is to refuse to fight. Fighting is the last resort, and seldom accomplishes anything.