Start a Fight Club
Some see the movie or read the book "Fight Club" and think of it as just entertainment. Others see it and think of it as an eye-opener to a new, real way of life. This is not a means to start a real life Project Mayhem, this is just taking the good of Tyler's work and making it a reality for those of us who could really benefit from the beauty of Fight Club.
Steps
- Understand the reasoning of Fight Club. Fight Club is not about violence or hatred as most would think. Fight Club is about releasing your angers and stress; about fighting your problems; about going against normalcy and the safe little bubble you have become accustomed to living in. Fight Club is a way to fight your problems and find your masculinity. The concept of Fight Club is not something you can explain; it is something you must find for yourself, so if you have not read the book or seen the movie you should watch/read it - really watch/read it - and then analyze what it means to you.
- Learn the rules of Fight Club. You can always alter them to your own Fight Club's needs but here is the rules Tyler had come up with in the book and movie as a guide to help you with your Fight Club rules. Use these rules as a basis but don't be afraid to modify them based on your wants, needs, and safety.
- You do not talk about Fight Club
- You do NOT TALK about Fight Club
- If someone says stop, goes limp, or taps out, the fight is over
- Two guys to a fight
- One fight at a time
- No shirts, no shoes
- Fights will go on as long as they have to
- If this is your first night at Fight Club you have to fight
- Fight Club will always be free (a rule added later in the novel)
- Find a place to host your Fight Club. You must keep it on private property and hidden from the public eye so that the authorities cannot interfere. This will probably mean the basement or backyard of your house.
- Decide on a day that works for you and stick to it. Do the same with the amount of people you allow into your Fight Club.
Warnings
- Although it is a Fight Club keep in mind safety precautions. Always have a first aid kit on hand, make sure someone is trained to use it, and always have a plan in the event of serious injury or even death.
- Fighting is a risky activity that carries the potential for serious harm and injury. Be sure that everyone understands that.
- It's highly illegal to operate or be involved in a fight club in America
- Remember to keep it within Fight Club. Do not create a real life Project Mayhem! That just creates too many problems and there is no need for that kind of risk and chaos.
