How to Beat Up a Bully

Intro: How to Beat Up a Bully

This instructable will give you detailed instructions on how to beat up a bully in most situations.

Now i am definitely small for my age in the respect that their is no person in the year below me
that is shorter than me. This made me an obvious target for seniors to pick on me.

Well i didn't like that because i had a bit of pride so i decided to do something about it.
I would like to share that information with all of you.

The way people act towards bullying varies largely it's disgusting that people can turn a blind eye and even worse "Rockstar" games has developed a game called bully where you in a simulated environment beat up geeks and authority figures. This is the worst kind of game violence there is, it's not as gory as some, sure but the way it is portrayed......



*******Update 25 april Update*****************
Updated instructable please read

STEP 1: Identifying a Bully

To identify a bully there are some main features to look for. I like to call them the 3 As

Attitude- if someone is very staunch and "im gonna get my way" about things this is an indicator

Actions-Obviously if someone goes around ruffing people up for fun they can't be a good guy.

Anger- If the person tends to get angry at small things and doesn't try to to talk about they are
under this classifications.

And remember don't act rash and lash out as soon as someone annoys you and be sure it's not yourself just overreacting and if any of the "A's" happen after you have provoked the person in any way stop and think why the hell did i do that there just gonna get mad

STEP 2: Confidence and Physical Shape

Now when managing a bully the first thing you will need
is confidence, theres no use wanting to get someone and turning it over in your
head many times than not going through cos they intimidate you, well that is WACK!
And when i was first being bullied i was interested in martial arts
and that worked cos i found Tae-Kwon-Do and it helped me mentaly and physically.

Now i am not saying go and start a martial art it may not be your thing but it
worked for me. Which leads me to my next point, phyisical shape.

Well it seems a lot of people inadvertently overestimate themselves just imagining
a great punch to someplace like the nose or stomach, But it doesn't work that way
people block and dodge.
But saying this you don't have to be in great shape just reasonable.

I do sit ups, pushups and starjumps before bed and do more each time.
Through my routine i have earned myself a 6-pack as well but thats another i'ble

Pic of someone practicing tae-kwon-do

STEP 3: Knowing When and Where to Strike

The best times to strike are when the subject is trying to intimidate you
because then it will not just strike them physically but mentally too.

Now this is the fun bit, I taught myself many different ways of
dealing with bullies and one of my favorites is one of the many ways
i know how to bring people to the ground.

No1, The headlock-pull:

First get your arm around the subjects neck then get behind them and lift
yourself off the ground. This should "off" their balance so they fall back,
Cushion their fall so they don't hurt themselves on the ground
-we want to demonstrate control not hurt them- then put your foot
on their neck without pressure and say firmly- "DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!"

STEP 4: Staying in Control

Once you have proved you are a force to be reckoned with
sometimes the bully will get up and annoyed dwelling over his or her loss
and try to get you back. This is where you cause pain-With adequate warning-

There are what my friend call wristy twisties which i find to be very effective.

Heres the basics. When their hand is in attack grab it and quickly twist until their body makes a response, from there you can twist in small jolts further to cause pain.

Another simple one is the "double clap" i made this one when someone was giving me
crap about my height and generally roughing me up.
It is simply a clap around the stomach and back.
It just seems to work.

Pictured are pressure points. good for relieving stress, anxiety and causing Pain.

By the way all photos in this instructable are of me (apart from the flying side piercing kick)

Anyway Enjoy.

Hope you pick me.

STEP 5: Don't Become What You Hate So Much

Now you now how to manage bullies make sure you use
the information for protection ONLY and don't become as bad as them.
Anyone can inadvertently slip into the "bully State" just watch out.

And more importantly.
Do not set yourself on fire.

Cheers thanks for reading my I'ble

STEP 6: Avoiding a Fight.

Now you could read forever on how to win a fight
and you could take lessons in the same way, but the easiest thing is to avoid
a fight.

Now it may seem cheesy like you've heard it all before but there are some good ways
to avoid fights:

Talk it out- If you have no hope of winning a fight a good idea is to
talk with the bullies cronies as the bully most likely won't have any of it.

Friends- Most people hate bullies even people who are bigger than them
because there will always be someone bigger than you that also applies to the bully.
Heck you can even get big guys to teach you stuff about fighting and people older than you
usually like someone they can look after because it makes them feel wanted.

Hope this can help someone out there.

Comments

[PeterC214]

Looking at the overall comments here everyone seems to be a rational human being and yet our cries for help are ignored by all authorities and the most important people at the coal face being teachers. If teachers choose to do nothing or worse are in so many cases are the bullies themselves what chance does any lone parent have of stopping a bully whose behaviour is endorsed by the plague of teacher apathy.

[Warrior67]

I got a black eye from my last fi

[mumto2]

Just wanted to say thank you for your posting. My two boys had a lifetime of being bullied in school. No one ever did anything, you can complain about it, but this seemed to make things far worse. They suffered injuries, humiliations, torn clothes, stolen items, the list is just about endless. It has caused low self esteem, and just about no confidence. this is because, the schools here have this unwritten policy the person being bullied is not allowed to defend themselves or they find themselves in detention. We think bullies are evil and losers. it's not just kids, teachers can be bullies too. In my eyes, if they don't stop the bullies when the kids are not allowed to defend themselves, then the school (s) is condoning the abuse. And no...my children are not bullies. never have been.

[Wyle_E]

Too damn many teachers and school administrators regard bullies as their unofficial assistants in making sure that any square pegs are pounded into the round holes that the system assigns them to. Why else would they turn a blind eye to bullying and yet be so quick to stomp on any victim who fights back?

[mumto2]

That is so true. Over the years I have seen such a lot of negative things occur in schools. Seen to many kids made so desperately miserable. no matter what one tries to do, to resolve any issues, you do get stomped on. recently, my son was beaten up at school, by an ex student who entered the grounds. my son had facial injuries. he stood there and took it while others looked on and did nothing. he did not defend himself as per school policy he went straight to the office after this ex student ran off, with another boy who was also treated to this ex students 'wonderful personality'. the manager of the school decided his phone call was more important than my son. it took three days before someone listened to my son about what happened...well they didn't listen because they did not do a thing about it. apparently, even ex students are allowed to enter the school grounds and do what they wish. my son and I went to the police - but the school was unco-operative and would not give out any information. they said there was nothing they could do. even tried to make out it was my son's fault despite all the witnesses who said the ex student came onto the school grounds and made a beeline for my son. The school did not like it when we went to the police and since that time my son has been treated even more badly. talking to someone at the school, they eat their meal and talk to you with their mouth full, over the phone too. they take other calls, and talk to other people. showing the parent that they are seriously not at all interested in a child who is being beaten.

[mortso]

Once in first grade a teacher slammed my head against the wall and gave me a whopping goose egg. My Mom went to school, walked into the teachers' room, bent over and yelled at the top of her lungs, "if you EVER Touch my child again, I'll bury you in the baseball field". She then turned and walked out of the teachers' office and to the principal, handing him a Lawyer's card and saying she was prepared to sue the school for child abuse... Sometimes MOM's need to have a little courage too, Maam. Sometimes MOM's need to do the fighting!

[mumto2]

have done plenty of 'fighting' for the right for all kids, not just my boys, to go to school in a safe environment without the fear of being abused. it has never done any good. I can only hope that one day, all the bullies and the teachers who condoned it all will get their karma.

[mortso]

Sorry to be accusative. It really makes me angry that after the feminist movement of the 60-80's defending oneself has become "bullying" in the eyes of those who ought to be on the side of Right. All male character was made out to be bad, including the God (or Godess) given right to defend one's honor, rights and right to a fear free existence. My Dad always taught me never to start a fight, but to make damn sure it was finished when somebody else did. Police today insist that when a burglar comes into your home and assaults you that YOU go to jail for defending yourself if in any way the perpetrator gets—God forbid— INJURED. This is an utterly insane society. Fighting is "BAD" While Daddy watches Pro Wrestling on TV, a sport with utterly NO good, honor, decency, or value to a society obsessed with violence, guns and sex. Defending oneself involves walking a fine line between the LAW, the basic Human Right of waking fear free, and the Honor and Virtue of being a Man or Woman of confidence, power and assurance. It is my RIGHT to exist without fear. I will defend it with my fists, my life and my means. So should we all, and when one is being bullied it reflects not only on the Bully, but everyone who stands idly by: Edmond Burke I believe said: "All that is necessary for Evil to Triumph is for Good Men to do Nothing."

[JamesY19]

Edmund Burke was one of the philosophers that I learnt about in high school this year grade 12 and according to my teacher, the information matches. Also there were other philosophers besides Burke that wanted mankind to be free without harming others etc. There was Rousseau who believed specifically in the concept of Man being born free and are allowed to do anything they wish as long as they do not harm anyone in the process. Which is how the Rule of Law comes into play. The govt made such laws and when such a situation comes to hand such as bullying, the bullies are protected and the victims are seen as the ones in fault!Its like everything in the world has been overturned!No wonder God made the Flood and Noah's Ark happen becuz of how mankind turned so evil in a blink of an eye.We have to do something to stop them.We cannot and i mean CANNOT let bullying continue and let victims be falsely seen as the bad guys! I have been trolled in real life and in online games and i have been blamed for stuff i did not even do.Some people see that I am being targeted and try to help me.But others are stubborn and defend the bully!How much more ridiculous can this world get!

[mumto2]

does not sound accusative. Yes, I quite agree. I don't see how defending oneself can be seen as bullying. Quite ludicrous. Yes, that is the same here, if a burglar breaks in and injures themself they can sue you and get away with it. Also same, if burglar breaks in and assaults you, and you defend yourself - you are the one who gets arrested etc. It is totally ludicrous. I agree with you. society is insane. It is the same with the other laws such as if someone hits you with a club you are only allowed to retaliate with a club. if you use a gun then it is considered undue force and you are the one who gets jailed. it is totally mental. I agree with that too. There are a lot of double standards in society. I can't stand seeing fighting on tv - boxing, wrestling. I don't agree with letting kids or teens see it either. I have suffered a lot of abuse in my lifetime. Not just my boys in school, no one does anything about that either no matter how hard one tries to get something done. Re the basic human right. Well, that is something schools have removed from the students. (except the bullies whom they hold in high regard) It seems to with all the ludicrous laws that people have also not the basic right to defend themselves against an attacker in and out of their home. It would be good to stamp out evil. That is not going to happen though when the powers that be, prevent it. most apt phrase too.

[Hmmm,m]

Sorry to be concerned is your son ok now . It annoys me bullies in you area get awaywith it . In England it's alright but I have flawed some bullies but I have a great reputation with teachers and they understand me ( I have anger management) so I am less told off .

[Look Over There]

WWE Wrestling is just acting.

[raichufan99]

the bullying situation at my school is bad
the 2 bigest bullies wanted me to fight them on the last day of school
also, Look Over There, wwe is fake but my friend wanted to play. i thought he ment fake wrestle but HE NEARLY KILLED ME! his friend nearly busted my gut and i got so mad that i made him cry by puting his foot over his sholder and his dik was bleeding. i want to control myself more.

[mortso]

Wrestling is not acting, it's demanding physical vaudeville and unless you're VERY WELL trained you can really get hurt or hurt someone. The best "Anti-Bully" medicine I know of is Martial Arts... if you know your own confidence level and are comfortable in your shoes very few Bullies will try to hurt you. It's not about bravado, it's about confidence and choosing the path of non violence firstly. A good Sensei will teach you not only how to defend, but to avoid conflict in the first place. Ever notice how the "tough guys' alway go for smaller people? It's because at the root of their aggression is fear; Fear of being really hurt or outed as a Coward. TRULY TOUGH people do not advertise it, nor do they choose a fight, but when one is unavoidable, they do only the level of violence necessary to stop the aggressor, anything more is ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Schools would do well to institute Martial Arts programs, esp. Judo, Aikido, Traditional Karate and Kung Fu... and for the staff and teachers to be so trained themselves as to be unafraid of larger students. Do not hate yourself for being "bully fodder" you can change and make a huge difference in your confidence and attitude, which if confident, compassionate and fair WOMEN WILL LOVE!! WORD !

[JamesY19]

Justice will always prevail do not worry. The wicked will be judged by God one day and I'm sure all those who wronged the ones that were innocent and good people will be severely punished!(Now i am more than ever going to become a police man and show those other police that dont care what upholding the law is all about!)

[mumto2]

I seriously hope that teacher was not only sacked, but also sued. It seems things are vastly different here. If any parent had gone to the school and said that to a teacher; they would have been arrested, and banned from school grounds, and things would have been much worse for their children too. teachers feel they are above the law. indeed, they have the government coffers at their fingertips and would not have to pay for any legal costs. I have plenty of courage. :-) I spent years as I have mentioned before beating my head against a brick wall trying to get something done so all kids could go to school in a safe environment. no one cares though. In a lot of cases, it made things a lot worse for my son. Especially with the 20 hours compulsory volunteer work all students from year 10 - 11 - and 12 have to do. Have no problem with volunteer work. The school would not let the kids choose where they wanted to volunteer. It had to be what they said. Where they said. How they said. Questioning that and even writing to a member of parliament about it only made matters worse for my son. The school continually refused to approve my son's choice of volunteer work. As he wished to be a Vet, he chose to volunteer working with animals. The school said no. They have ruined his life. They gave him knitting and crocheting for refugees instead. He can't knit or crochet. I questioned that too. It is all so ludicrous. teaching is a vocation. A calling. Some are there only for the holidays, roster days off, early closings, and the hefty salary.

[JamesY19]

Oh my gosh i cant believe a school would do such a thing!They should be decommissioned by the govt.I mean what kind of school does not protect its students from ex students that can potentially be a threat?That is so ridiculous! If i had attended that school and saw your son being beat up, I would have gone in immediately to defend him no matter the cost.Even if it meant being suspended.Hell i would be glad to be expelled with a reason that people who can pose as a threat is allowed to enter onto school property and do as they wish to innocent students???I would have stood up and beaten that bully up to show that we should protect those that are targeted not the ones that are targeting!I would have also announced publicly that everyone in the school who is a student should not take such abuse and just leave the school to show that they will no longer fear under such horrors!

[Thornburg]

I am very sickened to hear this. After reading your entire post I realized if your son would have fought back, he would probably been suspended, or expelled. I can't believe how corrupt schools are getting these days. Nobody will go out of their way to help another, including even some of the teachers. I am not saying everyone won't., but I too have experienced what your son is going through. Just stick with your friends, and don't be brought down.

[mumto2]

on the odd occasions he has stood up for himself; when he has totally had enough of all that happens, that is what has happened. Talking to the school about an unjust detention; well...you get more satisfaction from talking to a brick wall. The police say you are allowed to defend yourself. Yet, in school you are not allowed to. I have told the police what the school policy is; even though it is unwritten. They gave me the above answer. It is heartbreaking the amount of kids that are bullied in school. Not just my boys. It has, over the years worn away at us. Knowing when you drop your children to school; and worrying what sort of abuse are they going to be subject to that day. The school does not care. There is no thought at all to put a stop to it. Teachers can make or break a child. Seems they are quite adept at breaking them. Teachers get so much. high pay, 12 weeks a year holidays, roster days off, early closings, and only a 6 hour day, with a 30-40 minute lunch break, and two recess breaks. They want more and more. Nothing is ever for the children. The good teachers - the ones that are really there for the kids, never last. They are ousted at the first opportunity. School holidays are bliss, something we immensely look forward to. Safe haven. A break from abuse. It was once mentioned to my son that he would make a great teacher - he is very good at helping others who struggle with their work. My son said he would never be a teacher because they are bullies, with only one or two who are good, and since when do teachers help. I have some contempt towards schools and the way they are. I cringe when I think of all the children only just beginning school, and the horrors that lay before them as they rise through the years. And to think I used to be an enthusiastic mum with all positive thoughts.

[lobo_pal]

Same thing, this one jerk at my old school always gave my crap, I wanted to beat him until he was unconscious, and could have too, but I was afraid of getting expelled. I transfered to a different school the year after. Still wish I'd punched his smart mouth in.