Young kids don't know that swinging a machete at someone can
kill. They also don't know just how serious LAW in Singapore is,
and have not been under Police custody before, hence hokkien call:
"Mm-cai si!"
These sort of teens, are usually growing up, and their brains don't
yet have enough cells to generate Reasoning Logic. So if you ever
encounter a group of teens hanging around, or you happen to pass
them by, don't chance a glance at them - act like their not there.
It may seem cowardly, but at least you won't end up a dead
hero...
If you are outnumbered, be nice, tactful, or linghtning footed -
run fast fast. It would be STUPID to try and out-fight a group on
your own. No one is a Jacky Chan in real life. There is no style or
kung fu moves in street fights; it's fast & furious, it's dirty
cheating moves, and the blows are usually fatal or serious.
Mentality is: Drop him first, or he'll drop you.