These are just some Self Defense Tips that could prove useful in occasions where you are being attacked or mugged. Of course, first and foremost it would be prudent to take preventive measures like staying at home after dark if youre in a dangerous neighborhood, parking in well lit areas or using a pepper spray to disrupt the attacker. But if it comes to a stage where you have to fight to survive, it may be useful to remember these simple tricks.
1. Dont Stay Still
Keep moving your hands and talking loudly. If the attacker has touched you, you know theres probably no escape, so show that you are one tough nut. The attacker will try quieting you down and thats where youre going to face some physical danger.
Attitude is important. No timidity, youre in danger, you got to protect yourself, this is no time to show ahimsa, hurt or be hurt.
2. Aim for the vulnerable parts
Your attacker probably will have a strong chest, stomach and arms. No point in attacking them fervently. However it becomes difficult to concentrate on anything when you have a couple of fingers stuck into your eye. The vulnerable points are those that cant be toned or built up in a gym or anywhere else for that matter. Attack them.
As shown in the pic, the eyes, nose, neck, the genitals and knees are the weak points. It is important to identify quickly where you are going to attack. That is decided with reference to your position & distance from the attacker. If the attacker is at arms length, you dont go closer so that you can hit the nose. Instead aim for the knees. How do you induce maximum damage to each of these vulnerable locations.
Eyes : Two fingers, jab them directly into the eye. It disrupts their vision and gives pain, thus giving you a better chance of escape. You may also use your knuckles instead of fingertips
Nose :
Use the heel of your palm to strike up under his nose; throw the whole weight of your body into the move to cause the most pain and force him to loosen his grip on you. If hes behind you, you can strike his nose (from the side or front) with your elbow. Either way, aim for the nasal bones.
Neck :
The knee is an ideal self-defense target, vulnerable from every angle and easily kicked without risk of your foot being grabbed. Kick the side of the knee to cause injury or partially incapacitate your attacker. Kicking the front of the knee may cause more injury but is less likely to result in imbalance.
Genitals :
No Rules. Any attack in that vicinity is a sure shot winner for stunning your attacker. Just do not put yourself in a weaker position while attacking though.
3. Minimum Energy, Maximum Damage
You dont have much time to gain control over your assaulters. You have to be quick and in minimum time cause maximum damage. You know what to hit from the previous point, now here is what you have to use to inflict max damage. Use your elbows, knees, knuckles & head to attack. How?
3 Self-Defense Moves Everyone Should Know Video
Elbows :
For a moment, think how you reach out to grab the seatbelt, bending your arm, in front of your chest and stretching your hand over the opposite shoulder. Repeat that action concentrating on putting more into that elbow topunch the chest or face of your asssailant. Not necessary to cross your arm across your chest though. You can emulate this.
Knees :
Imagine climbing stairs. Similar action, but raise your knees higher and more strongly to crash into the kidney or groin. Guaranteed pain. Sort of like this.
Head :
Be careful while using your head. Your skull is the hardest portion of your body, but it protects the softest portion, the brain. So if you can land a good blow with your head, it is going to be effective, but if you get a good one in return, you are probably going to lie with a concussion.
Womens Self Defense: Soft Targets
And finally, here is a pic I found online, showing how you can possibly hurt an attacker very effectively, especially if he is not prepared for your counter attack.
None of us hope to encounter violence in our everyday life. However, it would be to our detriment if we are caught in such a situation and have nothing to protect us. Better to be prepared with a few such tricks, just in case. Hope it proves useful to someone.
1. Dont Stay Still
Keep moving your hands and talking loudly. If the attacker has touched you, you know theres probably no escape, so show that you are one tough nut. The attacker will try quieting you down and thats where youre going to face some physical danger.
Attitude is important. No timidity, youre in danger, you got to protect yourself, this is no time to show ahimsa, hurt or be hurt.
2. Aim for the vulnerable parts
Your attacker probably will have a strong chest, stomach and arms. No point in attacking them fervently. However it becomes difficult to concentrate on anything when you have a couple of fingers stuck into your eye. The vulnerable points are those that cant be toned or built up in a gym or anywhere else for that matter. Attack them.
As shown in the pic, the eyes, nose, neck, the genitals and knees are the weak points. It is important to identify quickly where you are going to attack. That is decided with reference to your position & distance from the attacker. If the attacker is at arms length, you dont go closer so that you can hit the nose. Instead aim for the knees. How do you induce maximum damage to each of these vulnerable locations.
Eyes : Two fingers, jab them directly into the eye. It disrupts their vision and gives pain, thus giving you a better chance of escape. You may also use your knuckles instead of fingertips
Nose :
Use the heel of your palm to strike up under his nose; throw the whole weight of your body into the move to cause the most pain and force him to loosen his grip on you. If hes behind you, you can strike his nose (from the side or front) with your elbow. Either way, aim for the nasal bones.
Neck :
The side of the neck is a bigger target, where both the carotid artery and jugular vein are located. You could possibly temporarily stun your attacker with a knife hand strike (all fingers held straight and tightly together, with thumb tucked and slightly bent at the knuckle) at the side of the neck. For even more injury, you could thrust your elbow into your assailants throat while pitching the weight of your body forward.
Knees :
Knees :
The knee is an ideal self-defense target, vulnerable from every angle and easily kicked without risk of your foot being grabbed. Kick the side of the knee to cause injury or partially incapacitate your attacker. Kicking the front of the knee may cause more injury but is less likely to result in imbalance.
Genitals :
No Rules. Any attack in that vicinity is a sure shot winner for stunning your attacker. Just do not put yourself in a weaker position while attacking though.
3. Minimum Energy, Maximum Damage
You dont have much time to gain control over your assaulters. You have to be quick and in minimum time cause maximum damage. You know what to hit from the previous point, now here is what you have to use to inflict max damage. Use your elbows, knees, knuckles & head to attack. How?
3 Self-Defense Moves Everyone Should Know Video
Elbows :
For a moment, think how you reach out to grab the seatbelt, bending your arm, in front of your chest and stretching your hand over the opposite shoulder. Repeat that action concentrating on putting more into that elbow topunch the chest or face of your asssailant. Not necessary to cross your arm across your chest though. You can emulate this.
Knees :
Imagine climbing stairs. Similar action, but raise your knees higher and more strongly to crash into the kidney or groin. Guaranteed pain. Sort of like this.
Head :
Be careful while using your head. Your skull is the hardest portion of your body, but it protects the softest portion, the brain. So if you can land a good blow with your head, it is going to be effective, but if you get a good one in return, you are probably going to lie with a concussion.
Womens Self Defense: Soft Targets
And finally, here is a pic I found online, showing how you can possibly hurt an attacker very effectively, especially if he is not prepared for your counter attack.
None of us hope to encounter violence in our everyday life. However, it would be to our detriment if we are caught in such a situation and have nothing to protect us. Better to be prepared with a few such tricks, just in case. Hope it proves useful to someone.
References
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