Author: Steve Gib Added: March 4, 2010
One of the crucial factors in not succumbing to a potentially lethal attack is to know how to avoid getting hurt by employing real-world methods of defending yourself. In the thick of the fight, it's important not to forget your objectives: being able to throw your attacker to the ground or incapacitate him then get away. In the event that escape is not an option, plan B should be to go on the offensive, dropping all inhibitions and letting your primal instincts take over. One element of survival during a fight is having the skill to take hits to key areas of the body, including the kidneys, ribcage, groin, and skull. Here is some advice on the best way to annihilate a nasty attacker when he comes to get you. Holding your arms in a defensive position the way you've seen boxers do is a widely known and proven way of deflecting a barrage of blows to your face neck, and head. Now here is a training idea that can take it to new painful levels of combat! At the first sign of an altercation turning violent, when the first punches are being thrown, you must take your dominant hand and tilt it back about two inches from your ear, making a triangle that does more than simply protect! The point of the elbow that covers your face will also help you when your attacker goes in for a punch, pulling his arm back, thrusting...and totally crushing and damaging his knuckles on that protective elbow! Always remember, when employing this open-stance position from boxing, to cover your ribcage by keeping your elbows in near your torso; you will see how simple, yet effective this triangle damage technique is when you try it! You can also keep the rest of your body safe and attack proof using moves I have suggested. The bottom half of the body can be defended effectively if you remember to separate your legs to about shoulder width, and block attacks to the groin with your knees. Don't keep your feet firmly planted or stuck to the ground, but keep them moving to help you weave, dodge and otherwise stop kicks before they can land. Being able to use the move in a very smooth way is essential. Always keep in mind that self defense is all about damaging your attacker to the greatest degree you can while simultaneously keeping him from hurting you. Using these crucial self defense techniques can either mean life or death when it comes down to it. Participating in martial arts training and taking courses in self defense techniques is also a great way to prepare you for violent attacks anywhere you may go. And finally, try to pay attention to and remember any advice and education offered by fellow fighters and self defense experts.
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