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[deleted] t1_j5gkx5n wrote

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muscles don't really do much for fighting ability

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TripleSkeet t1_j6jggsc wrote

Um, they definitely can help you overpower an opponent. Theres a reason theres weight classes in fighting.

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[deleted] t1_j6jwku6 wrote

weight classes exist in fighting to ensure fair bouts for trained fighters -- those calculated kicks, punches, throws, and grapples are different at various weights.

if someone wants to 'overpower an opponent' they should be getting trained (in whatever discipline they choose -- boxing, muay thai, bjj, whatever) in self-defense so that they know how to do those kicks, punches, throws, and grapples -- having bigger biceps or a stronger bench-press does fuck-all for fighting

i've seen plenty of big dudes have their asses kicked by smaller, weaker seeming guys -- the extra weight does nothing for you unless you know how to use it

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TripleSkeet t1_j6lwyw8 wrote

It doesnt guarantee anything, but it can help. Yea Ive seen bigger dudes get beat up by smaller guys too. Ive also seen bigger dudes who maybe werent as good a fight as a smaller dude pick them up off their feet and slam them into the ground like a sack of potatoes. Ending the fight in one quick motion.

Most people arent trained fighters. And if 2 untrained fighters are going against each other, the bigger one usually wins.

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