Is size everything when it comes to looking intimidating?
I asked elsewhere but it seems suited to here, seeing as we're discussing a self-defence situation.
We've got two guys.
Dave is 6' 5", 95kg. He has 2 black belts, 1 in a style of self-defence, the other, a 2nd Dan in Japanese Jujutsu, a non contact style that covers striking, grappling and weapons defence. He's a big guy, he's done security work before and he's pretty talented when it comes to his kickboxing.
Frank is 5' 6" and 80kg. He has a black belt in the same self-defence style as Dave, is 3rd kyu in the same style of Japanese Jujutsu, has a brown belt in Judo, a purple belt in Bjj with a solid competition record. He's also done a few years of boxing and kickboxing. He's a small guy but broad in the chest/shoulders/neck. Never done any security work, does normal menial labour. He just kind of carries himself in a certain way.
Dave has some impressive stories about his military service and time working in security, to me he's by far the more dangerous guy. I wouldn't quite call him intimidating, but he definitely seems like he knows what he's at. Out of the two, I see him as being the more dangerous guy and I don't think I'd fancy taking him on. In terms of striking, he's definitely more impressive. Frank is a quiet guy, doesn't say much.
Now, a situation popped up last year where things looked like they were about to turn ugly. Speaking to three of the guys involved, all have a fairly long history in martial arts. They're picking Frank to back them up.
Surely and extra 11" in height, 15kg in weight is going to be a lot more intimidating standing beside you if things are about to go south? There are weight classes for a reason.
Submitted November 14, 2024 at 04:31PM by Legitimate_Bag8259 https://ift.tt/eauznCS
