Could spitting be a legitimate self-defense tactic in certain situations?

[Thai Bri]

That was hilarious.

Anyway, for the unnamed guy who I can't name coz he will sue me even though he doesn't know my name....... who wrote this - "Every fight I've found myself in I have had a dry mouth. So, for me that wouldn't work. I've talked with other people about this that have had the same experience"

I think you'll find that is because you are a fookeen coward! Haw haw haw -

[Maxetai]

Well, I did it! Was in class earlier tonite and when it was my turn at free sparring I bowed to my opponent, assumed my ready stance, and when the instructor said "Begin!" I hauled off and hacked a big juicy one right at the guy. The guy jumps back and he's all "WTF?!?" A coupla girls standing around watching were all like "Eww, GROSS!!!" So the instructor comes over and he's all like "What's going on here?" So the other guy is like taking off his shirt and yelling "He spit on me!"

All that time I coulda nailed him a coupla times 'coz all he's thinking about is how there's green slimy phlegm all over his uniform but I figured he was suffering enough. So yeah, it works.

I'm now thinking it might also work if you pull your pants down and whizz all over him, but that's logistically a little trickier.

Osopardo,
You're my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[osopardo]

Thank you, one and all!!

And a tip of the hat to Maxetai for coming up with the idea in the first place. His creativity and ingenuity combined with the courage of people such as "moi" will birth forth a new era of Martial Arts where we will now shed more than merely blood, sweat and tears, but also all other sorts of body fluids!

I remain, as always...

[choylifutrocks]

well, when drugaddicts try to spit at me when I'm working (I'm working security) i take it as a VERY serious attack.. (they have herpes, gonorea, HIV/AIDS...) and kick their ass..

So you'd rather have them bleed on you?
Do you get a baton in your security work? Baton's are bad ass. You could beat someone into a coma and never get their dirty infested ass blood on you.

Yeah, I'd spit at someone. I'm planning on kicking their ass anyway, what are they gonna do about it? It could probably be effective, but I'd rather spit on them after they are on the ground than during the fight

[barspinmatt]

YES YES YES! I agree, I have been spat at before, this act engaged my mind for a split second, and blatt! I got an absolute bute in the face. And frankly, I woke up with intense all over pain, I had been knocked out and beaten about while KO'd. A very dirty trick but I would not hesitate to use it. I think it's just as good as engaging the mind of your opponent in others ways ie

Him: "Your F*!king Dead! (and as he steps up)

You: (in a sencire facial and vocal way) "I know Your mum"

For a second, even if the person stated is deceased ect he will have to have a split second to think about it. I have never used this but there are many books on how, why and what to do when an attacker, or yourself engage the mind to gain an instant advantage. Spitting is a winner every time I'm sure. Good stuff! ha ha.

[Greenthink]

Try spitting in some real big mean guys face and then see if it helps to keep getting your ass kicked.

But;
A little known fact that really works is with a dog attack. I was riding my bike when I was small and a dog started chasing me trying to bite my legs. Having heard that it will stop a dog I spit right in his face and you know what it worked. The dog became totally disgusted stopped and started rolling around trying to wipe his face! I imagine its their real keen sense of smell that does it.

[Maxetai]

Try spitting in some real big mean guys face and then see if it helps to keep getting your ass kicked.

But;
A little known fact that really works is with a dog attack. I was riding my bike when I was small and a dog started chasing me trying to bite my legs. Having heard that it will stop a dog I spit right in his face and you know what it worked. The dog became totally disgusted stopped and started rolling around trying to wipe his face! I imagine its their real keen sense of smell that does it.

It worked on a dog, why not a human?

[IPON]

It worked on a dog, why not a human?

Max my point is not that it can't be used, but it would be like saying "you can do this or that, oh yeah spitting could also work"......mention it and move on, its not something to spend a class on. Spitting can just as easily not work, someone can generally not be disgusted or distracted by it. Like you say in certain situations. But I am just giving the other side...just my $.02

[Thai Bri]

I think people who say "You'll just piss him off more" etc are missing the point. Do you aim to win or what? Or do you think he won't hurt you too much if you don't upset him?

Like I say to my kids - Don't fight unless you have to. But, if you have to fight - you have to win.

[IPON]

I think people who say "You'll just piss him off more" etc are missing the point.

Bri, I am all for doing what works, but we constantly discuss high % techniques and flaws in techniques (legitimate or "dirty") that are percived as great. My point is that it does depend on the type of fight. You may have a push match that could be de-escalated but you spit get the first shot and then get your ass beat as a result. Again, I am not saying not to use is but it is a gimmick and there are other factors to consider like I mentioned above. The biggest problem is what if it doesn't work? like any technique throw it and be prepared if it doesn't work. I'm not overintellectulaizing, just poiinting out the other side.

[Thai Bri]

We're at cross purposes. I would always de-escalate if I could. I'm talking purely when the game is on.

[Tcell]

Distractions are cool.

Spitting (check)

I know your mum (check)

Dropping your pint (check)

Pointing over their shoulder "look, a badger with a gun" (check)

Or maybe spitting on their mum/pint/badger?


Ancient Brummie Proverb:

"Two of 'em were down before they knew they were in a fight".

[Bjjexpertise@be]

If spitting works to distract your opponent why not do something else? After all, spitting will makeyou dehydrate more and might escalate the situation. So My reply to this is, bite your arm. I don't mean just gnaw on it, I mean chomp on that motha ***** until blood starts gushing out like the 'old faithful'. Then bathe your hands in blood. He will be so disgusted he will takeoff. Then run after him yelling "LIBERTY! FREEDOM!".
I got this idea from the play, Julieas(spell check?) Casesar.

[Maxetai]

If spitting works to distract your opponent why not do something else? After all, spitting will makeyou dehydrate more and might escalate the situation. So My reply to this is, bite your arm. I don't mean just gnaw on it, I mean chomp on that motha ***** until blood starts gushing out like the 'old faithful'. Then bathe your hands in blood. He will be so disgusted he will takeoff. Then run after him yelling "LIBERTY! FREEDOM!".
I got this idea from the play, Julieas(spell check?) Casesar.

Thanks for your input, but no thanks for the rechnique you've just presented.

[Nit]

I'm now thinking it might also work if you pull your pants down and whizz all over him, but that's logistically a little trickier.

I hope to God you mean 'urinate' you sick sick sick animal....