fighting someone taller/thicker than you

[jerm]

iam 5'7 at 118 pounds. there is this guy who is 6'3 at 190 pounds, is there anyway i can use self-defense on this guy? This dude can just carry me and lift me over something, then im done with.

[kue]

Don’t get involve in any exchanges, he’s to strong
in my opinion I would hit and move (run for your life)

[softie]

from 100m away, get a rifle and shoot him. as my instructor would say. Its rather safe for you, if you can handle the weapon properly. Chances of him picking you up from a 100m away is slim. shoot him.

[EviesEarth]

The best way to win a fight is to walk away if you can. If it is avoidable then remember this-the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
If this is in regards to sparring (in a class type setting) then its a different story.
Many times someone who is bigger is slower. Keep this in mind when you are running away.
In all reality-please remember that most things do not need to be resolved with a physical fight. Please take care of yourself.

[Tangent210]

In the ring larger people usually have much poorer self restraint when it comes to pacing they will put too much energy into strikes that don't connect. Use your size to your advantage and move around as much as you can. Only go offensive for premium strikes, wait it out until he is tired then go on the offensive.

[baldmonkee]

Originally Posted by Tangent210

In the ring larger people usually have much poorer self restraint when it comes to pacing they will put too much energy into strikes that don't connect. Use your size to your advantage and move around as much as you can. Only go offensive for premium strikes, wait it out until he is tired then go on the offensive.

This is great advice, the longer the fight goes on, the more likely that advantage will turn, that is assuming that you are in good condition. Also remember that even the biggest people are susceptible to properly applied holds and strikes. Being smaller doesn't always mean you are at a disadvantage.

[parise]

That one takes a bit of common sense because he can pretty much smash you to pieces. I wouldn't fight him even though its possible to beat him.

[Hatori]

It's not the size of the man in the fight but the size of the fight in the man!

Why do you want to hurt the person in the first place? Is he threatening you?

[disgruntled]

most people get so hung up on muscle size that they do not know that technique matters more, especially in street fights. in fact there are a couple of defenses that work better on a bigger guy.

[sirdarksol]

The size of your opponent determines your technique. Instead of controlling techniques, you work on pain/escape techniques. But yes, a little person can deal with a large attacker.