From the description, my guess is that it is about wrestling, boxing, or bare knuckle fighting where at least one of the guys identifies as (and dresses as) a skinhead. Again from the description (with its emphasis on clothing and mention of gas masks and poppers), I would guess that the group creator is into it more as a gay fetish/gear thing than as someone who grew up in the traditional skinhead culture, or the kinds of (anti-racist) skinheads I'm friends with from streetpunk and oi! shows. Nothing wrong with that, but in the cases of fetish and oi! (or ska/reggae/soul) skins especially, you should take care to check whatever preconceptions the word "skinhead" evokes for you.
So I was kinda obsessed with the style during my mid/end 20's and actually read books about it and stuff. It's essencially mostly just about showcasing violence with fashion. Things evolve over time. Many different kinds of groups use that style and term nowadays for different reasons and one reason doesn't necessarily exclude the other. It's kinda obvious to me why people who are into fighting, could also be into skinhead style or even fetishize it. ironically I never liked skinhead music that much. I had a phase, but it was never really violent enough. I'm more into death metal. Although I personally kinda came down from the style and am not expressing it to the same extend anymore anyways, so not sure if I still count as some kind of "skinhead". I'd rather be somewhat individual anyways. Overall there's only one thing that's important for this group: Being willing to shave your head and fight another guy while both are expressing the skinhead style.
What makes a skin g fight different from any other street fighting
It can't be the hair cut but skins still hit the same as everyone. But skins use brass knuckles and other truly hurtful products. I think skins are aggressive and is that any different from regular street fighting.
Why do call them skin fights. In the spirit of all fights are to be treated with respect. Tell me what makes skin fights much different than other street brawls.
meatheadosis (4 )
9/05/2025 12:46 AMFrom the description, my guess is that it is about wrestling, boxing, or bare knuckle fighting where at least one of the guys identifies as (and dresses as) a skinhead. Again from the description (with its emphasis on clothing and mention of gas masks and poppers), I would guess that the group creator is into it more as a gay fetish/gear thing than as someone who grew up in the traditional skinhead culture, or the kinds of (anti-racist) skinheads I'm friends with from streetpunk and oi! shows. Nothing wrong with that, but in the cases of fetish and oi! (or ska/reggae/soul) skins especially, you should take care to check whatever preconceptions the word "skinhead" evokes for you.
NoviusInfernalBerserk (4)
9/05/2025 11:36 PM(In reply to this)
So I was kinda obsessed with the style during my mid/end 20's and actually read books about it and stuff. It's essencially mostly just about showcasing violence with fashion. Things evolve over time. Many different kinds of groups use that style and term nowadays for different reasons and one reason doesn't necessarily exclude the other. It's kinda obvious to me why people who are into fighting, could also be into skinhead style or even fetishize it. ironically I never liked skinhead music that much. I had a phase, but it was never really violent enough. I'm more into death metal. Although I personally kinda came down from the style and am not expressing it to the same extend anymore anyways, so not sure if I still count as some kind of "skinhead". I'd rather be somewhat individual anyways. Overall there's only one thing that's important for this group: Being willing to shave your head and fight another guy while both are expressing the skinhead style.
Rocket (3 )
2/09/2018 6:59 AMWhat makes a skin g fight different from any other street fighting
It can't be the hair cut but skins still hit the same as everyone. But skins use brass knuckles and other truly hurtful products. I think skins are aggressive and is that any different from regular street fighting.
Why do call them skin fights. In the spirit of all fights are to be treated with respect. Tell me what makes skin fights much different than other street brawls.