Comment by VladRussian on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 5 · 2010-11-13T13:59:37.277Z · LW · GW

In a taekwondo sparring match, I might execute a very strong roundhouse kick to the head, knowing that the other fellow will see it coming well in advance and that their only sensible reaction is to dodge it by stepping backwards and loosening their guard

looks like you are used to fighting people who are significantly less skilled than you, ie. complete loosers. I you were fighting me, it would be your biggest mistake is to let me see it coming well in advance, because the only sensible reaction of a normal person (vs. a looser) is to use the "advanced notification" effectively - i personally like to move in and cut your move short working on your liver and heart.

And yes, i once won a fight against 3 guys on the street using exactly the roundhouse you described right into the jaw of the central, strongest, guy. I got him knocked down, and the other 2 got scared and stopped attacking me. You see, they were loosers.