Got my butt kicked today ... lesson learned

I'm in my late 30s and do my best to avoid fights. I a bit of wrestling and judo background and some rudimentary boxing so I feel that I can handle most situations if needed. Today, a guy at my gym claimed that I smiled at his girl and got really aggressive in the parking lot.

I felt threatened when he came close so I threw a jab and next thing I know he is actually behind me, way out of range and pointing and laughing at me. He came up close again and I faked a front kick and move for a double leg and got nothing but air as he swiftly dodged my attack. Having lost balance, I fell on my face and suffered a concussion. He walked away unscathed.

Extremely embarrassing and disheartening. A few hours later, I found out from my buddy that the dude is an advanced 3 stripe white belt in MOVEMENT. I had no idea. Thought he was another gym meathead.

I got what I deserved. Learn from my mistake guys. You never know who you're messing with so avoid street fights at all costs.

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I didn't want to get on board, but you got me, begrudgingly.

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Got me.

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so that sidestep dude was onto something?

You imagined him. He was never really there. You need meds Phone Post 3.0

Vu. Phone Post 3.0

And he didn't even side step you.

DisIsDeRiddumOfDeNite - And he didn't even side step you.

Great point.

Thread of the year material right here.

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I read this whilst pooping, and it helped ease the turd out of me. Thanks, op! Phone Post 3.0

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But can you tink like he tinks? Phone Post 3.0

tcd - Nice tone dude. Refreshing. Phone Post 3.0
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Does that mouf still move? Damn.. That advanced 3 got me. VU LOL