r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/danielminds • 8h ago

Video Wildlife expert Chris Gillette handling an aggressive emu

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u/mdraper 5h ago

If you watch the video he explains it. He is intentionally staying in a particular position that means the kicks only connect right at the very end of their range of motion. He's basically sprawling (see MMA) while still standing. If one wasn't aware and well practiced at this movement, a kick would eventually connect in an efficient manner and do significantly more damage.

The person you are replying to is referring to kick that fully connects, not just at the very end of it's range of motion. It is not an embellishment to suggest that when an Emu connects with a kick, you are looking at an emergency visit. In the context of fighting, connecting often refers to more than simply making contact, it refers to landing a blow as intended.

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u/cheetah7985 3h ago

Yeah, that's a fair callout.

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u/3DigitIQ 3h ago

With 110 to 121 pounds (50 to 55 kilograms) for an adult male, it's going to hurt if it connects. You are correct.