Martial arts self-defense training with a qualified instructor is an excellent way to learn the basics of personal protection. Nevertheless, most instructors have never been in a street fight. And good for them. No one should have to be put in a real life situation to defend yourself. In this article I will detail 4 street defense techniques that may not be taught in the dojo.
Self Defense Tactic 1 - Ripping And Tearing
Ripping and tearing of the flesh, hair, ears, etc. are self-defense techniques that are not normally associated with martial arts training. And for good reason. Ripping the ear off an opponent in a training class or at a tournament would probably bring criminal charges and possibly jail time. But on the streets you need to know how to fight to survive.
Rip by using the hands and tear at any soft part of the body that you can grab. If you have ever seen a boxing or MMA match in which an opponent is injured and bleeding you will notice the other opponent attacks the injury. The same can be applied with a fighting defense. If the assailant has any type of previous injury, attacking the injury with rips and tears will cause it to open up again.
Self Defense Tactic 2 - Pinching
Pinching is a useful women's self-defense technique. Many women have fingernails, either real or applied that can cause pain when pinching. Rips and tears can also be done with strong fingernails on exposed flesh. Pinching is usually effective if your arms are pinned. There are many pressure points, or nerves, that are vulnerable body parts. Attacking the inner part of the thigh and under the armpit are two such areas.
Most times pinching will not disable an attacker. But it may interrupt their thought process and allow you to escape the initial assault. Pinching can also be accomplished by using the second knuckles of the index and middle fingers. Pinch and twist any part of the assailant that you can grab with all your strength and force.
Self Defense Tactic 3 - Biting
We are taught from birth not to bite others. Why? Because the jaw muscles are one of the strongest set of muscles we posses. And the teeth are extremely hard and sharp. Biting is a defense technique that is rarely taught. When there is no other self-defense tactic that can be applied biting is extremely effective and can create immense pain.
Biting should not be taken lightly. If you are able to grab any part of the assailant with your teeth make sure to bite off a chunk. Even through all but the heaviest clothing, the average person with no self-defense or martial arts training can inflict enough pain to escape. It may sound rather disgusting but it could save your life.
Self Defense Tactic 4 - Head Butts
Head butts are another self-defense technique that are rarely taught. Head butts are banned in boxing and MMA matches. The reason again is that a head butt can inflict some serious damage to the opponent. In addition, the one instigating this self-defense technique could be seriously injured if their head hits the opponent's head in the wrong way.
Head butts can be used against any vulnerable body part of the attacker. The top of the forehead at the hairline is the thickest part of the skull. This is the best place to strike with. But in some situations, like being grabbed from behind, the back of the skull can be used to smash into the face of the person grabbing you. The sides of the head can be used to swing at the assailant as well. Much like a punch, a strike from the side of the head to the attackers jaw, throat, nose or face could disable them allowing you to escape.
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Most traditional martial arts classes do not train you for real life encounters. Learn to avoid getting yourself into a bad situation. But if you find yourself face to face with serious injury or death, you will have mastered the skills to survive by following these simple systems.
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