I have only been in one fight before in the 4th grade and he didn’t really hit hard enough to matter. But if you plan on getting punched or if you just hold to Fight Club’s philosophy, then it might help to be prepared. Here are some tips for how to take a punch.

The steps listed are for those who are anticipating the punch, but check out the tips for more split-second decisions. One tip not listed though is stop being a jerk. Then you can avoid the punch altogether.

• Perform Bruce Lee’s One-Inch Punch
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