KjeXz
2003-06-07, 00:42
I found this in a magazine, Black Belt september 2002. It's an article about effective self defense techniques that don't take years to learn.
I'll short it down so it won't either take years to write. :)
I hope you'll appreciate me taking time to supply you with this information.
Here goes with techniques:
1. Side of the fist
A blow with the side of your fist eliminates the risk associated with using a boxing punch - breaking your knuckles, humb or wrist, or failing to knock out your opponent - but still allows you to land a damaging strike. It's a natural motion that uses the sturdy bone along the edge of your hand. To form this weapon, make a tight fist with your thumb pressed against your middle and index fingers. Keep your wrist straight and rigidly locked. Deliver it with a chopping, whip-like motion. It should impact with the fleshy side of your hand, between the pinky and the wrist, and snap back immediately afterward. The best targets include the groin, nose, neck, temple, jaw and chin.
2. Heel of the hand
With the heel of your hand you can break any frontal grap - provided, of course, that you have one hand free. You can also use it in many other close combat situations. Form this weapon by bending your hand back at the wrist, with your thumb tucked in and fingers spread. Strike with the base of your hand and the little hollow produced in the lower part of your palm. When you're very close to the enemy, ram it under his chin; this forces his head back. Follow up by gouging his eyes with your outstretched fingers.
If the opponent keeps you at arm's length, start throwing heel-of-the-hand blows in quick piston-like combinations. Aim anywhere on the face, but the nose is usually the preferred target. At the very least, this will keep him off-balance and vurnerable to other strikes. Even if none of the blows reaches him, the mere fact that you are now on the offensive will keep him busy enough protecting himself that he can no longer hurt you.
3. Cupped hand clout
Cup your hands together like a swimmer and simultaneously bash them over your opponent's ears, whipping your hands back after making contact. At the very leats, the opponent will be punch drunk, but more likely he'll drop like a rock. :)
This technique is very disorientating and can even damage the eardrum.
4. Thumb gouge
The eyes are the most delicate part of a person's anatomy, and this gruesome technique can rip them right out of his head. Sharply bend your thumbs and place the tips on the inside corner of each eye. Now straighten your thumbs with a jerking motion and drive inside and towards his ears.
Practice this on your partner's forehead - not on the eyes themselves - and you'll be amazed when yu observe how far back his head snaps. The thumb gouge is an ideal follow-up to a cupped-hand clout but must be reserved for actual life-or-death confrontations only.
5. Knuckle punch
This strike is used against the throat, neck, midsection, groin or other soft parts of the body. Bend your fingers at the second joint with the fingertips pressed against the upper part of your palm, and place your thumb on top of your index finger. Strike with the first three knuckles in a jabbing fasion. Surprisingly little force is requiredfor effectiveness, especially when you hit the windpipe.
6. Front snap kick
This technique requires more balance and practice than the others,but it's worth the effort. Raise either leg waist high and keep your supporting leg bent for balance. Quickly move your kicking leg straight forward without twisting the knee. Wether you strike your target or not, snap your leg back immediately to prevent your opponent from grabbing it. If you wear sturdy shoes, you can kick toe-first; otherwise, strike with the heel orball of your foot. The best targets are the shins and knees, but the groin shouldn't be overlooked. Since most men expect a groin attack, attempt one only when your opponent is visibly weakened or distracted.
7. Knee thrust
Many instructors warn against knee thrusts because, in their words, "the testicles are difficult to hit, and a bungled attempth will only make your attacker angrier." That may appear logical on paper, but those who have street exerience will agree that in some situations, such as being lifted in a front bear hug, a knee thrust is the only practical solution.Such a technique delivered anywhere in the groin area or even the outer thigh can cause substantial pain - not the knockout pain a testicle kick produces, but enough so you can launch additional blows which will take him out of action. Furthermore, a knee thrust is the only technique that automatically deflects a knee thrust aimed at you, so whatever hand-to-hand grappling ensues, the wise man gets his shot in first.
For those who aren't convinced that knees are prime weapons against the groin, I offer this test: Strap on a sturdy protective cup, then stand with your legs together to shield your testicles and invite your partner to ram his knee into your crotch. You'll soon find out what a wooden floor tastes like.
To execute the knee thrust, grab your opponent's lapels for balance, bend either knee and start ramming it upward. ;) If he hasn't dropped after one or two attempts, stick your thumb in his eye, ram a finger up his nostril or bite his nose. He'll be too busy guarding his "family jewels" to see it coming. Then you can launch additional thrusts at will.
8. Scraping kick
This kick is a short range version of the powerful side kick - one that can be mastered in a fraction of the time. A scraping kick is more practical than karate-type kicks because most fights occur with blinding speed and in such close quarters that an attempt to throw a traditional kick often gets the wrong man hurt. To deliver a scraping kick, turn slightly to the left to protect your groin, smash the outer edge of your right shoe into his shin and scrape downward. Finish with stomping on his foot with your heel. You'll notice the funny way he lurches forward, chin exposed, allmost inviting the heel-of-the-hand blow as a follow-up.
Spend plenty of time practicing these eight techniques until they become as reflexive as driving a car. You will soon discoverthat some work better for you than others; those are the ones you should concentrate on in training so they become reflexive on the street.
That's all for today. :)
Originally written by Matthew Temkin,
rewritten by KjeXz.
I'll short it down so it won't either take years to write. :)
I hope you'll appreciate me taking time to supply you with this information.
Here goes with techniques:
1. Side of the fist
A blow with the side of your fist eliminates the risk associated with using a boxing punch - breaking your knuckles, humb or wrist, or failing to knock out your opponent - but still allows you to land a damaging strike. It's a natural motion that uses the sturdy bone along the edge of your hand. To form this weapon, make a tight fist with your thumb pressed against your middle and index fingers. Keep your wrist straight and rigidly locked. Deliver it with a chopping, whip-like motion. It should impact with the fleshy side of your hand, between the pinky and the wrist, and snap back immediately afterward. The best targets include the groin, nose, neck, temple, jaw and chin.
2. Heel of the hand
With the heel of your hand you can break any frontal grap - provided, of course, that you have one hand free. You can also use it in many other close combat situations. Form this weapon by bending your hand back at the wrist, with your thumb tucked in and fingers spread. Strike with the base of your hand and the little hollow produced in the lower part of your palm. When you're very close to the enemy, ram it under his chin; this forces his head back. Follow up by gouging his eyes with your outstretched fingers.
If the opponent keeps you at arm's length, start throwing heel-of-the-hand blows in quick piston-like combinations. Aim anywhere on the face, but the nose is usually the preferred target. At the very least, this will keep him off-balance and vurnerable to other strikes. Even if none of the blows reaches him, the mere fact that you are now on the offensive will keep him busy enough protecting himself that he can no longer hurt you.
3. Cupped hand clout
Cup your hands together like a swimmer and simultaneously bash them over your opponent's ears, whipping your hands back after making contact. At the very leats, the opponent will be punch drunk, but more likely he'll drop like a rock. :)
This technique is very disorientating and can even damage the eardrum.
4. Thumb gouge
The eyes are the most delicate part of a person's anatomy, and this gruesome technique can rip them right out of his head. Sharply bend your thumbs and place the tips on the inside corner of each eye. Now straighten your thumbs with a jerking motion and drive inside and towards his ears.
Practice this on your partner's forehead - not on the eyes themselves - and you'll be amazed when yu observe how far back his head snaps. The thumb gouge is an ideal follow-up to a cupped-hand clout but must be reserved for actual life-or-death confrontations only.
5. Knuckle punch
This strike is used against the throat, neck, midsection, groin or other soft parts of the body. Bend your fingers at the second joint with the fingertips pressed against the upper part of your palm, and place your thumb on top of your index finger. Strike with the first three knuckles in a jabbing fasion. Surprisingly little force is requiredfor effectiveness, especially when you hit the windpipe.
6. Front snap kick
This technique requires more balance and practice than the others,but it's worth the effort. Raise either leg waist high and keep your supporting leg bent for balance. Quickly move your kicking leg straight forward without twisting the knee. Wether you strike your target or not, snap your leg back immediately to prevent your opponent from grabbing it. If you wear sturdy shoes, you can kick toe-first; otherwise, strike with the heel orball of your foot. The best targets are the shins and knees, but the groin shouldn't be overlooked. Since most men expect a groin attack, attempt one only when your opponent is visibly weakened or distracted.
7. Knee thrust
Many instructors warn against knee thrusts because, in their words, "the testicles are difficult to hit, and a bungled attempth will only make your attacker angrier." That may appear logical on paper, but those who have street exerience will agree that in some situations, such as being lifted in a front bear hug, a knee thrust is the only practical solution.Such a technique delivered anywhere in the groin area or even the outer thigh can cause substantial pain - not the knockout pain a testicle kick produces, but enough so you can launch additional blows which will take him out of action. Furthermore, a knee thrust is the only technique that automatically deflects a knee thrust aimed at you, so whatever hand-to-hand grappling ensues, the wise man gets his shot in first.
For those who aren't convinced that knees are prime weapons against the groin, I offer this test: Strap on a sturdy protective cup, then stand with your legs together to shield your testicles and invite your partner to ram his knee into your crotch. You'll soon find out what a wooden floor tastes like.
To execute the knee thrust, grab your opponent's lapels for balance, bend either knee and start ramming it upward. ;) If he hasn't dropped after one or two attempts, stick your thumb in his eye, ram a finger up his nostril or bite his nose. He'll be too busy guarding his "family jewels" to see it coming. Then you can launch additional thrusts at will.
8. Scraping kick
This kick is a short range version of the powerful side kick - one that can be mastered in a fraction of the time. A scraping kick is more practical than karate-type kicks because most fights occur with blinding speed and in such close quarters that an attempt to throw a traditional kick often gets the wrong man hurt. To deliver a scraping kick, turn slightly to the left to protect your groin, smash the outer edge of your right shoe into his shin and scrape downward. Finish with stomping on his foot with your heel. You'll notice the funny way he lurches forward, chin exposed, allmost inviting the heel-of-the-hand blow as a follow-up.
Spend plenty of time practicing these eight techniques until they become as reflexive as driving a car. You will soon discoverthat some work better for you than others; those are the ones you should concentrate on in training so they become reflexive on the street.
That's all for today. :)
Originally written by Matthew Temkin,
rewritten by KjeXz.