Today I will be talking about the top ten self-defence implements or body parts.Beginning from the bottom of the list,I will be talking today,about the palm strike
The palm strike can be a very devastating strike when properly applied. The palm strike is always performed with an open hand fingers extended. Contact is made to the target with the heel of the hand. It is a very simple technique that can be devastating. Even when been applied by people small in stature. Palm strikes can be applied in an upward vertical motion, a horizontal motion, or a downward vertical motion. Palm strikes can be used in combination with lock holds to break joints or bones. A horizontal strike to the sternum, kidney, groin, nose or ear can be very effective. However, the most popular type of palm strike is an upward thrust to the chin. This strike is very easy, because you transfer all of the energy directly from the ground, straight up through your body into the palm of your hand. It is a direct upward thrust where the palm of the hand makes contact directly with the chin. its effects are felt instantly by the attacker. This strike will force the jaw closed and force they headed back. When the head is forced back it will move the body out of position creating an imbalance in the person's posture. It will also allow you to get a second strike in as the individual will not be able to see your next strike. This is the perfect time for a knee or fist to the groin or a second palm strike to the sternum. You may also have time to drive heel of your foot into the knee of your attacker. If you practice these defensive attacks it is possible to get all three strikes in under a second.
Another good way to apply this technique is to step on the foot of the attacker and simultaneously use a Palm strike to the inside or outside part of the knee. It is very important to remember, you want to drive through the target. Think of your hand as a rock. If you drop a rock into the water, the rock will not stop or bounce back. It will fall to the bottom. Don't hold back use all your energy and drive through the target area.
If an attacker has you by the neck with arms outstretched. There is another effective technique, you can use. In an almost simultaneous attack, you want to raise your knee into the groin or leg of the attacker and then without hesitation, use a double palm strike to the elbows of the attackers extended arms. Your chin, will act as a lock to the attacker's hands. When you strike, keep your elbows tight to your body and push straight up on the elbows of the attacker. This will hyperextend the elbow, forcing them to release their grip.
It is often said that the bigger an opponent is, the harder they will fall. This may be true, but if you don't know how to go about causing an assailant to fall, then it is nothing more than a useless saying.
Close Combat
Sometimes no matter what you do, it is impossible to avoid a fight. You may try to prevent an attack from happening and resolve the situation without violence, but a person who is determined to assault you might not be willing to back down. These are the moments when a self defense weapon such as pepper spray or a stun device will be truly useful, but even if you are unarmed, you must be able to protect yourself from being injured or even killed.
Hand to hand fighting, also known as close combat may be your only option. Knowing a few basic techniques can help you survive an attack without getting seriously hurt.
Pressure Points
The human body has many different points throughout that can cause a great deal of pain when hit properly. A direct hit on these areas can put a quick end to a fight. There are many of these to aim for:
A blow that lands squarely on the forehead with sufficient pressure can knock an assailants head back and cause whiplash. Hitting the eyes is not only very painful, but it can also temporarily damage the criminal's vision, giving you time to get away. Punching the nose can lead to a fracture, bleeding and the end to a fight. Striking the collarbone with sufficient force can break it, thus disabling your attacker completely. A kick to the knee or groin is usually enough to bring an immediate conclusion to any confrontation. Keep these key areas in mind if you find yourself under attack, and strike back quickly, aggressively and with as much force as you can to defend yourself.
Using The Right Body Weapon
Depending on the part of the body you intend to strike, there are two standard methods of attack. When hitting a smaller area such as the nose, eyes or groin, it is better to use a larger weapon, such as a full fist, elbow or your foot. This will concentrate a large amount of force on to a small area to do the maximum amount of damage possible.
Conversely, when aiming for a larger target such as the stomach, head or chest, a more pinpointed strike is ideal. Larger body parts can absorb a hit from a fist or elbow a little easier than it can a more direct and focused blow. One of the best ways to do this is with a knuckle punch. It is very similar to a normal punch, but you are focusing the power of the strike into your knuckles instead of your entire hand. Use this technique by starting to make a fist, but folding your fingers back only part of the way so that the knuckles extend out. Strike your larger target directly with the knuckles to give an intensely concentrated and powerful strike. Do not, however, use this style of hit on a person's head, as the hard bone could damage your hand.
Palm Strike
Another useful combat technique is the palm strike. For this you hold your hand open, and use your palm to make a hit. The power in this come from incorporating your entire body into the strike. Don't just swing with your arm, start with your feet and lift yourself upward to create a tremendous amount of force. The energy that begins at your feet will move upward and end at your palm, which will make a powerful weapon when used to strike the head, chest or back of your attacker.
If you are attacked, it is essential to react quickly and use anything you can to your advantage. The techniques discussed here are meant to help give you some basic self defense knowledge. To make them effective, it is essential to practice and get ready for any type of assault. Learn more by taking a hand to hand combat class from a qualified instructor.
