There are many different fighting strategies, and some of them are not physical. One fighting strategy is to use verbal methods. For example, you can rebuttal an argument simply by disagreeing. You can also use verbal fighting strategies by presenting a debate. Just watch congressional debates or debates at town council meetings, where people present an argument and debate their support for the argument. Also, court proceedings offer a great glimpse into how these fighting strategies are used. Just watch any defense attorney argue why his or her client did not do the crime, and then watch how the prosecuting attorney will use his or her verbal fighting strategies to counter that argument.
The most well-know of all fighting strategies probably comes to mind as a physical fight. In this case, it is best not to throw the first punch but to wait and use defense against your opponent. Then, as you have the argument of defending yourself, you can use one arm as a defense mechanism and the other to punch and hit your opponent. Kicking also has its benefits, but I would be sure your opponent’s hands are not free so they cannot grab your foot and bring you to the ground. If this does happen, keep using your other leg to free yourself from your opponent’s grasp. Then, try a fighting strategy that will bring your opponent to the ground. Hold him there, as that is the best of all fighting strategies.
Overall, the method you choose will have to fit your specific situation. Of all fighting strategies, I would choose a verbal method to easily be able to come to a conclusion about whatever subject that caused the fight. I would first present a debate and then use verbal defense mechanisms. If it does lead to a physical fight, your best bet of all fighting strategies is to use your fists for defense first. Of course, you’ll need a judge or a neutral party to serve as the deciding force between you and your opponent.