Yes, but for the most part they aren't big and bulky. And truly it isn't all that fast, it is decent though. I know someone who can run a 16 minute 5k.

I don't know karate or whatever, I just brawl, and obviously the cheater wins there. Somehow i just know if I really started winning the fight the seven other thugs would have intervened...

I know one like that. Specifically, this guy.

Isn't martial arts, it is merely intelligence. Technically though, you're not supposed to fight back at all. But if you had that type of sage's wisdom you wouldn't be in that type of situation in the first place.

indeed it was a stupid situation to put myself into... But nonetheless a learning experience, because you won't catch me dead fighting 7 mexicans again

I only fight (retailate ) when I really have to. I have been in fights before and you should definitely go for the neck. I have choked someone in a fight once 9but not too badly).

EDIT: I remember this very well, even though it was many years ago. It seems as if bullies are wimp-like or just plain insecure. I wonder why?

Actually, you don't want to choke them, just punch them there.

I got punched hard in the neck while sparring with my friend once. It's worse than being chocked.