the sign 'fight' uses both hands. Ball both hands into fists. Press the side of the dominant fist to the side of the non-dominant. Bring both hands in opposite directions, so the non-dominant hand moves to the opposite side of it, and the dominant hand moves to the other side of it.
Sign 'boy' twice to indicate 'two boys', then perform the 'fight' sign by pressing your fists together and crossing them in opposite directions to show the physical altercation.
Point to yourself, sign 'want' while shaking your head 'no', then sign 'fight' with your fists crossing paths. Finish by pointing to the person you are talking to.
Point to the people you are referring to, sign 'fight' with the sharp crossing fist motion, and then sign 'always' to emphasize how frequently they clash.
Sign 'boy' twice to indicate 'two boys', then perform the 'fight' sign by pressing your fists together and crossing them in opposite directions to show the physical altercation.
Point to yourself, sign 'want' while shaking your head 'no', then sign 'fight' with your fists crossing paths. Finish by pointing to the person you are talking to.
Point to the people you are referring to, sign 'fight' with the sharp crossing fist motion, and then sign 'always' to emphasize how frequently they clash.
The sign described here, using two fists crossing, typically refers to a physical fight or a strong physical struggle. For a verbal argument, ASL often uses a different sign involving the index fingers pointing toward each other.
You don't need to use actual force! Just lightly touch the sides of your fists together at the start of the sign to show the initial clash before moving them in opposite directions. The intensity should come from your facial expression.
Yes, you can use this sign metaphorically to mean struggling or fighting for a cause, right, or belief. When doing so, pair it with a determined, serious facial expression to show your strong commitment to the struggle.
