Street fighting, street combat, street brawl, or simply brawl is hand-to-hand combat in public places between individuals or groups of people. The venue is usually a public place , and the fight sometimes results in serious injury or even death. Some street fights can be gang related. A typical situation involves two individuals arguing in a bar, during which dispute one suggests stepping outside, where the fight commences. It is often possible to avoid the fight by withdrawing from the situation; whereas in self-defense, a person is actively trying to escape the confrontation, using force if necessary to ensure their own safety. In some martial arts communities, street fighting is often considered self-defense.