| People often wonder how to end a fight quickly, | | | | you blind them, they can't fight you. Not to |
| knowing or imagining that a prolonged | | | | mention it will cause them unbearable pain. This |
| confrontation can be dangerous. This is true, and | | | | goes the same for Groin shots, which can be |
| a martial artist should be able to end a fight within | | | | equally effective. |
| a few seconds. Or at least this is desirable, since | | | | 4.) Elbow strikes. Elbow strikes are also quick, |
| that's not always the case. Usually this is for a | | | | simple and great for close quarters combat. Not |
| lack of knowledge. Below is a list of some of the | | | | to mention the devastation it can cause. Simply |
| most effective techniques for self defense. | | | | raising the elbow to strike can sometimes suffice |
| 1.) The straight punch. The straight punch, if | | | | as a block, which is a plus. You are also not likely |
| executed with elbow down and through full body | | | | to hurt yourself with this technique either. |
| mechanics, is an extremely powerful, fast and | | | | 5.) Front Kick. The front kick can be an excellent |
| simple technique. The hand doesn't even have to | | | | strike, but more importantly it is a stopping |
| move from an guard stance--just the arm | | | | technique. If someone is in kicking range and they |
| because the wrist and hand stay straight. This can | | | | start to move in on you, catch them in the knee |
| be done in a whipping motion, or it can be done in | | | | or shin. Don't ever kick above the waist. In fact, |
| more of a dropping and pushing motion. The latter | | | | it's best never to kick above the opponent's |
| can also be used as a simultaneous block and | | | | knees. |
| attack, as it cuts down a strike while hitting at the | | | | 6.) Round kick. The round kick is quick, easy and |
| same time. | | | | effective. With training, it can be powerful too. |
| 2.) Palm Heel Strike. Often considered superior to | | | | Use this kick to break the outside of your |
| a punch because of its support, the palm heel | | | | opponent's knees. |
| strike is also a quick, simple, yet powerful strike | | | | 7.) Knee Strikes. Knee strikes, if your close |
| to use to defend yourself. You are least likely to | | | | enough, are much safer to use than kicks. It can |
| hurt yourself with this strike, dealing maximum | | | | deal a lot of power, but you don't expose |
| damage you your assailant--which is what you | | | | yourself much and put yourself off balance. |
| want. | | | | Train these techniques realistically and your ability |
| 3.) Eye Gouging Shots. Finger darts, strikes with | | | | to defend yourself in a real situation will be greatly |
| the thumb, etc. These techniques are great for | | | | increased! |
| hitting the eyes. No matter how big a person is, if | | | | |