I love watching videos (either real or fictional) of bullies trying to intimidate someone who appears to be weaker but is actually quite skilled at defending themselves or more. This is a common theme in movies and TV shows. It goes something like this, usually. The bad guy is being a bully to someone who seems weaker than himself (or herself) and someone comes along to defend the victim. Maybe the would-be rescuer is a woman or a smaller man. The bully laughs at the person who’s trying to help, and before we know it, the rescuer has whipped out all of his or her Judo tricks on the bully. These scenes are great, and I’ve been able to witness some things like this in real life. Not with people doing martial arts, but effectively rescuing someone who was bullied. Good times! Enjoy this story below.
(My friend and I head to a coffee shop. When we get there, there’s a customer screaming at the barista.)
Customer: “You useless little s***! How hard is it to make a d*** drink? I’m going to ring your manager; I’m going to complain to head office…”
(He continues making threats. The poor girl behind the counter is pretty much in tears. My friend’s patience runs out.)
My Friend: “Oi, mate! I don’t know what’s going on here, but screaming isn’t helping things.”
Customer: “Mind your own business, b****!
My Friend: “What did you call me?”
(The customer turns back around to my friend. The customer is a pretty big guy, six foot, and fairly wide. My friend is five four, female, and fairly unimposing. He squares up to her.)
Customer: “I called you a b**** who should learn to mind her own business. Now p*** off!” (The customer shoves her.)
My Friend: “Don’t touch me.”
Customer: “Or what?”
(The customer goes to shove her again. My friend grabs his arm, turning with it, and throws him to the ground hard enough to wind him. She puts her foot over his crotch.)
My Friend: “Or you learn I have a black belt in judo. Apologize to the nice lady now.”
(The customer apologizes, but the police are still called. My friend and I get a free lunch!)
