Any fight has its own rules, without knowing which, you can easily collect a bunch. Hopefully, a few tips will improve your chances of getting out of sports or street hand-to-hand combat as unscathed as possible.

Rule 1. "Be Water, My Friend" - Bruce Lee

The famous master did not give useless advice. Be water. Like her, taking any shape, adjust to your opponent. Study his demeanor, but do not in any way play by his rules. All this skill comes with experience, but there are also stereotyped behaviors against which effective techniques:

1. If the opponent in hand-to-hand combat has taken a dumb defense and behaves passively (he is sure of victory and thinks that he is ready for anything), strike a direct blow directly in defense. No, it will do almost no damage, but your opponent may get confused. Then do not miss the opportunity to conduct an effective attack.
2. The opponent is aggressive - use counterattacks. Avoiding the blow and then retaliating.
3. If the enemy himself works with counterattacks, deceive him, make a false blow, evade his counter-attack, and immediately hit again.

Rule 2. Hit to the head-body!

About the good old bunch " head-body"Fighters in a duel often forget, but this can quickly end the outcome of the battle not in their favor, if the enemy uses such a technique. The essence of a pin is that it forces the opponent to shift defense. Headbutt - the defense moves higher, slightly opening the body. After a couple of bundles, however, it is better to change the direction of the blows to "body-head" or switch to other techniques in order to prevent the enemy from getting used to your behavior in hand-to-hand combat.

Rule 3. Stand firmly on your feet

Do not lift your feet off the ground during attacks. Firstly, from this your blows lose power, and secondly, the enemy will take advantage of your unstable position. His counter attack can knock you down.

Rule 4. Save your energy

This rule can be brought to the first position: due to its neglect, there were too many cases of knockout, when the enemy simply "turned off" a tired fighter. Do the opposite. Remain calm, do not rush at your opponent, do not make unnecessary movements. Patience.

Rule 5. Don't hold your breath

It is too typical mistake... Breathe evenly, as if jumping rope or doing others. In combat, especially in the street, this will keep you calm.

Rule 6. Keep your eyes on your opponent

"I don't see = they don't see me." Forget it. In battle, the enemy sees you perfectly, and if you take your eyes off him, he will not change his mind about hitting, but will only be even more inspired. Don't you find it better to see where you got to and what the enemy did in response? The most productive shots passed are the ones you can't see.

Rule 7. Direct blow - everything is in the head!

70% of hits in any hand-to-hand combat must be direct blow, or jab ... Change the way you hit:

• Lashing or tough
• Double and triple
• Softly, for distraction
• Quickly from half-outstretched hand

The jab is good for almost any situation. When you control the battle, when you need to keep the enemy at a distance, but at least just if you don't know how to work against your opponent: in this case jab- this is something like reconnaissance in force.

Rule 8. Turn the tide of the fight

Prevent your opponent from completing a chain of punches: disrupt his plans by hitting in the cut. With your other hand, protect your head and body. In no case sit back in defense: there will still be missed strikes.

Rule 9. Never leave your opponent unpunished

No matter how the hand-to-hand fight proceeds, the enemy has no right to carry out a series of blows, move away, then start the attack again. He has no right to give up. Cross your legs, lift them off the ground during attacks - too. He must not close his eyes, lose sight of you. He is forbidden to make mistakes at all, otherwise he will receive punishment in the form of punches missed from you.

In this lesson we will talk about self-defense without the use of specialized means, some hand-to-hand combat techniques, methods of attack and defense, and the possibilities of getting out of a fight with an attacker with minimal losses. The information is mostly intended for beginners, but those who already have certain knowledge and skills will also find it useful.

Below we will consider:

• Most effective strikes
• Basic methods of protection
• How to free yourself from strangulation and grip
• Tricks for girls and women
• Receptions for girls and women

Whenever possible, we will provide the material with pictures or links to videos.

Features of self-defense on the street

The street is not a gym, and sports and morality are not enforced here. Almost always, any street fight is a fight without rules. Also on the street there is a factor of surprise: a criminal can attack anytime and anywhere. The stake here is placed on fright and shock, in which it is difficult to take any adequate action. When walking or walking somewhere, you should always keep in mind that an unforeseen extreme situation may arise in which you will have to defend yourself. Of course, you don't need to be paranoid, but you should always and everywhere. The plus is that when attacking on the street, the defender has many options for action: from escaping to using a very different arsenal of techniques.

Features of self-defense in a confined space

Attacks in entrances, stairwells, bars, etc. far from uncommon. Defending in a confined space is more difficult than on the street, because there is no room for sweeping movements, turns, etc. This is where the beats must be different maximum speed, accuracy and efficiency. The distance from the enemy is also important: the closer he is to you, the more likely it is that he can invisibly use some kind of weapon. You need to strive to attack as early as possible and as strong as possible in order to retire faster.

Most effective strikes

To practice your strikes, it is advisable to take the time and practice with a partner. We will consider not only classic, but also prohibited in sports strikes based on the impact on pain points person. There are many such points on the body:

The blows described below hit the most vulnerable spots on the attacker's body:

• Direct blow. It is applied to the nose, jaw, eyes, neck, throat. Able to "knock out" the attacker, knocking him out, and knock him down. Advice for beginners: To avoid injury to the hand and knuckles, hitting should not be done with a fist, but with the base of the palm:

• Uppercut. It is applied with a fist to the opponent's jaw from bottom to top. Instantly neutralizes the attacker. When striking a blow, it is recommended to slightly turn the fist to the side towards you - this way the blow will be stronger (training is needed to practice the blow, since unprepared knuckles and fingers can be knocked out):

• A blow to the groin. A sneaky, but trouble-free blow that can seriously harm the offender. You can hit with your knee or feet, as well as with a swing hand. For greater efficiency, when hitting an opponent with a knee, you can grab the chest and pull towards you. It is better to beat with your feet when it is impossible to reach with your knee:

• A blow to the kneecap. Painful and effective hit... Can be applied from the side or straight. If you hit from the side, the opponent can be unbalanced, and if directly, it can break his bone or joint:

• Blow into the "sun". It is applied to the area of ​​the solar plexus. You can hit with your fist or the base of your hand, but as sharply as possible. When attacking from behind, it is convenient to hit with an elbow. The blow knocks down breathing and neutralizes the offender (a strong blow unconscious):

• Shin kick. Causes severe sharp pain in the opponent, as well as temporary paralysis of the limb or bone fracture. Recommended to beat inside soles. You can hit with a toe only when wearing durable shoes with a hard toe or massive protector:

• A blow to the ears with the palms. Belongs to the category of prohibited. Quickly unbalances the opponent, stunning him. May damage eardrums and cause ear bleeding:

• A blow to the toes or the instep of the foot. It is best to apply with the whole heel. Can cause temporary paralysis of the limb and fracture of the fingers:

Basic methods of protection

Self-defense techniques are very diverse, and defense techniques occupy a separate place among them. Given that the course information is more intended for beginners, we will describe only a couple of them:

• Block. A universal element of protection against blows by hands. To perform the simplest block with your hands, you can intercept the opponent's hands, knock them to the side, just cover your face with your forearms:

• Grabbing the brush. It is used to protect against punches. When performing, you need to grab exactly the hand with which the opponent beats:

The defensive elements are always more complex than the attack elements. To master them professionally, you need to contact sports section or school by any kind martial arts(we will look at the types of martial arts in the next lesson). Successful protection requires fast reaction and .

However, for protection, you can use not only blocks and hand grips, but also special techniques. In most situations, they show greater efficiency since their execution does not require well-developed movements and such skill as for blocks and grips. We continue our self-defense lessons.

How to free yourself from a strangulation or grip

Self-defense techniques are a good opportunity to free yourself from grips and strangles. One of effective ways consists in the following: if the offender grabbed you by the throat with one hand, you need to punch him in the face to loosen his grip. Then you should lean on the opponent's hand with your forearm or shoulder from top to bottom with your entire body weight.

In the case when your hand is captured, you need to turn it to the side thumb opponent, then transfer the center of gravity over the front leg to the grasped hand and hang on it. The unloaded leg can be used to kick an offender in the thigh or groin. It is also helpful to use the energy of the reversal to backhand the abuser in the face.

What to do if grabbed by clothes

If the offender grabs your clothes, you need to put your feet slightly wider than your shoulders for greater stability, put your palm on the attacker's hand and squeeze it as tightly as possible. Then you should hit him in the shin to distract attention. After that, without letting go of the villain's brush, you need to turn to face him and, raising the other hand, free yourself from the grip.

It is important not to turn in the direction of the opponent, otherwise he can easily hit you with his free hand, but turn in the other direction in order to get you more difficult. If the kick missed the shin, you need to step back and hit the opponent again, but not with your foot, but with your hand - in the area of ​​the lower ribs. You need to hit with all your strength in order to work for sure.

What to do if grabbed by the neck

Let's say the criminal grabbed you by the neck with both hands. You need to raise your hands to confuse him - he will think that you are giving up. Then you need to hold his hands, step back slightly and turn around, while simultaneously removing the attacker's hands from your neck. After that, it is important to quickly turn to face the enemy and sharply hit him in the nose or throat with one hand, and with the other in the area of ​​the lower ribs.

Do not kick the scoundrel in the groin when grabbing the neck, because men instinctively defend him, and the attacker can simply squeeze his hips, thereby stopping your leg. Also remember that your neck is only controlled by two thumbs criminal, and if you manage to grab at least one of them, you can easily unscrew it.

What if they try to push

If the attacker wants to push you, it's better to just brush it off: raise your arms and keep them at the level of your opponent's shoulders, then take a step to the side and hit the opponent's arms with one hand, as if you were brushing off mosquitoes. After that, you can hit the abuser with the base of the palm of your other hand in the nose.

Do not step back under any circumstances, otherwise you may fall on your back. Plus, by stepping back, you give the perpetrator room to continue the attack. And shifting to the side will change the trajectory of the attacker, which will give you a little time.

When doing this, keep your arms relaxed and do not spread them wide. When pushed with your right hand, fight back with your left, and vice versa. When pushing with both hands, fight back with your left (if you are right-handed) so that you can hit with your right (the sequence is opposite for left-handers).

What to do if they want to punch

If you have fixed that the enemy is going to execute a blow in a straight trajectory, take a step to the side, knock down the blow that has begun with one hand, and with the other hit the attacker in the nose.

If you understand that the blow will be from the side, you can either bend down or block with the hand with which the blow is made. Parrying the attack, strike back at the offender with the opposite hand - direct or lateral.

Keep in mind that if the attacker manages to knock you down, you will find yourself in a vulnerable position - you can simply be pinned down from above and start beating, etc. It is very difficult to extricate oneself from such a situation. And if you lie on your stomach, then the chances of repelling attacks and getting on your feet are reduced to zero.

Advice: if you are lying on your back and the enemy sat down on top of you, in any way try to free at least one hand in order to poke your fingers into the eyes of the offender with all your urine or hit him with the edge of your palm in the neck or nose.

What to do if grabbed from behind by the body

Self-defense techniques give a person many benefits. If you were taken in a "bear" grip (grabbed by the back of the body with both hands), you will only have your hands at your disposal. Try to find the attacker's little finger and pull it sharply towards the wrist - believe me: he will be very unpleasant.

You can do it differently: sit down, slightly shifting the pelvis, try to reach the inner thigh of the attacker with your hands and squeeze with all your might soft tissue or the scrotum. The pain will cause the attacker to loosen his grip, and you can free yourself.

By the way, when grabbing the neck from behind (not with your hands, but with your forearm), you do not need to waste time trying to hit in the groin. It is much more effective to press the chin to the chest and sharply hit the back of the head in the face of the enemy. Even if he is taller than you, you have a chance to injure his jaw.

What to do if grabbed from behind by the neck

If you are grabbed by the neck, you do not need to panic, because if you wanted to kill, you would not be able to think. You need to grab onto the upper arm the attacker and bring the chin to his elbow to make it easier to breathe. Then you should sit down, with one hand continue to hold the offender's hand, and with the other, squeeze the inner surface of his thigh with all his might.

As soon as you feel that the grip is weakening, quickly free yourself, turn around and sharply hit the intruder in the nose or throat. The enemy will be disoriented, and you will have time to escape or continue the attack.

What to do if grabbed by the elbow

When you are grabbed by the elbow, turn to face the enemy and accept stable position... Then press the attacker's hand with your free hand towards you with maximum force, and raise your other hand slightly upward and make it Roundabout Circulation around the forearm of the attacker. This will allow you to free yourself from the grip.

What to do if attacked with a knife

If the offender has put a knife to your neck, you can resist only if you are sure that there is no other option to protect yourself from the knife. Then grab the attacker's hand with your hands, fix it firmly, sit down, tilt the body forward and direct the blade towards the attacker.

If the attacker is at a distance from you, it is best to move away from him by increasing the distance and range of motion of the weapon. You can also use special hand grips, but this is much more dangerous, and only trained people can perform them. But remember the trick: the longer the knife, the easier it is to knock it out - with a foot or with some object, so short and small knives are more dangerous.

For a more visual representation of the techniques discussed above (as well as some others), we suggest you watch some useful training videos:

Now we turn to the second big part of the lesson - self-defense for the fair sex.

Safety rules for girls and women

It is wrong to believe that criminals only attack frivolous girls walking in the middle of the night in miniskirts. Research by the United Nations has shown that one in three girls around the world are victims of street violence. Statistics is a stubborn thing, and therefore we recommend that ladies first familiarize themselves with the safety rules for girls and women:

• If you notice that someone is following you, change your route several times to confuse the perpetrator. You should not allow persecution to the very house, especially if you have to pass through a deserted courtyard or if there is no one at home. In such a situation, it is best to call someone close or friends and ask to be met.
• Returning home in the dark, prepare the keys to the entrance in advance so as not to stand in front of the door, looking for them in your purse. The same goes for car keys.
• Try not to enter the entrance with someone you don't know. Better to enter quickly and immediately close the door behind you. A person who goes to visit someone will call the intercom without any problems to open the door for him.
• Try to walk mainly on crowded and lighted streets.
• If suddenly there are traces of a break-in on the door to the apartment, you should not go inside. It is likely that someone is in the apartment, and it is better to immediately call the police and call for help.
• When you go to work or school and return home, from time to time pay attention to places where you can get help if necessary. Such places include private homes, convenience stores, offices, etc.
• He who is forewarned is armed. Just in case, get yourself a shocker or a gas can and put it in your purse.
• If suddenly, while you are waiting for the elevator, an unfamiliar man appears at the entrance, it is better to let him into the elevator, and wait until he rises to the desired floor. It is not recommended to ride in elevators with strangers.
• If you spent the evening at a party or just visiting someone, if you are wearing a bright and defiant outfit, in the case when there is no one to accompany you home, in mandatory call a taxi.
• Always and everywhere, remain vigilant so that in the event of a potential threat, you do not pay attention to it in time.

In addition to safety rules, there are a few more tricks for girls that are very easy to use. True, they already concern situations when the attack took place.

Tricks for girls and women

• If you are attacked, you need to buy time. To do this, no matter how strange it may sound, you can offer the attacker to go to a more suitable place where he can accomplish his plan. You can also offer a drink or a bite to eat. It is sometimes effective to talk about your poor health, pregnancy, menstruation, sexually transmitted disease or some other dangerous and contagious disease.
• If the attack on you is carried out in a deserted place or a confined space, and the attacker is armed and firmly intends to carry out his plan, you must not insult and irritate him. Of the two evils, the least should be chosen. The main thing is to stay alive.
• An effective trick is to portray fainting or heart attack, epileptic seizure, or vomiting. If you become a vegetable for a while, the perpetrator is likely to lose interest in you. If not, you will have an advantage - at a moment unexpected for the villain, you can hit him in the groin or jaw, grab his nails into his eyes, or start scratching his face with all his might.
• If the attack takes place in the entrance or yard of your house, start calling someone you know by name. You can shout whatever you want: “Vasya, help!”, “Sveta, we are on fire!”, “Sasha, they are killing! Help! ”,“ Vitya, save me! They are robbing! " etc. Chances are good that someone from your acquaintances or neighbors will pay attention to your screams and take the necessary measures.
• Abusers most often think that by frightening the victim, they will throw him into shock and stupor. But another scenario could disrupt all their plans. If you are determined enough, start attacking the aggressor as violently as possible so that he himself feels like a victim. But here you should be careful: if a maniac has a weapon or looks like a hardened criminal, such tactics can provoke him to take more decisive actions.

When tricks do not help, and preventive measures have not worked and there is nowhere to wait for help, it is time to use self-defense techniques.

Receptions for girls and women

If it is necessary to engage in a fight, you need to attack the offender in such a way as to neutralize him for sure. Otherwise, you can only anger the attacker and provoke him to attack without regard to belonging to the weaker sex. Here are some self-defense techniques that work almost flawlessly:

• A blow to the groin or grabbing the scrotum. A very painful and effective technique. It must be performed as hard and quickly as possible so as not to infuriate the attacker. To hit hard, you need to fold your palm in a "boat" and beat with the side surface of the fist from the side of the thumb (similar to how they beat with a knife from the bottom up).

When the opponent is behind your back and holds you by the hair or throat, you need to hit in the groin with a swing down and back with the base of the fist, or with the edge and with the base of the palm. If the opponent is significantly taller than you, you can elbow. You can also kick in the groin - as we described in the first block of the lesson.

You can also “play along” with the rapist: pretend that you do not mind satisfying his “request” and that you yourself get pleasure from it. When he loses vigilance and reveals his "device", squeeze his scrotum with all your strength, pull it towards you or twist it to the side.

• Jab into the chest cavity. To perform a technique, fold all your fingers as if you were taking a pinch of salt, and then poke them as hard as possible into the chest cavity of your opponent. The blow is applied at an angle of 45 ° either from bottom to top or from top to bottom, based on the height of the attacker. If everything is done correctly, the villain will cough, his eyes will begin to water. A strong blow causes fainting. By the way, you can hit not only in the chest cavity, but also in the throat and any part of the face (preferably in the eyes).
• A blow to the nose or upper lip. It is applied with the edge of the palm from the side of the little finger. To disguise the attack, you need to fold your hands in front of your chest, palm to palm in a "pleading" gesture. Ask the criminal for mercy to embarrass him. At the right moment, pull your right palm a little (if you are right-handed) towards you and sharply hit the attacker in the upper lip (under the nose) or on the nose.
• A blow to the ears. It is masked in the same way as the previous one. At the moment of the attack, the arms are sharply, but not strongly spread apart, after which a blow is made to the attacker's ears. A severe blow causes rupture of the eardrums, pain shock and ear bleeding. After stunning the rapist, you can continue the attack: grab him by the ears and start twisting his head sideways and downward in a spiral motion.
• A blow to the leg. There are two variations of the strike. Both are performed at a close distance to the attacking distance. First, if you are in high-heeled shoes, pull the toe towards you a little, lift your leg and sharply lower the heel to the instep of the foot or toes of the attacker. Second: put one foot back a little, and then sharply kick the toe into the shin of the offender.
• Squeezing out the eyes. Thumbs need to be thrust into the villain's eyes with force, and with the rest of the fingers grab onto the corners of him from both sides lower jaw to create pressure. Press with your thumbs until the abuser looses his grip and steps back. If there is a wall behind the attacker, at the moment when he is disoriented, you can hit him with the back of his head.
• Female blow. At a moment unexpected for the offender, you need to lightly press the leading (or free) hand to yourself, and then whip with the edge of your palm or knuckles of the attacker in the face, as if you were slapping him in the face with a glove. Remember that at the beginning of the strike, the elbow is brought forward, and then the forearm and hand are "thrown out".

It is very important even not to turn your back to an opponent who is lying on the floor or covering his face with his hands. this mistake can cost you your life. If you managed to gain time, you need to leave the scene as quickly as possible, finish off the enemy (remember the limits of necessary defense), call for help or call the police.

But there is another scenario: attackers can attack when a guy walks with a girl. In general, according to the laws of the street, this cannot be done, because this is not "kid-like", but still such cases are far from uncommon. In most situations, the man comes into conflict, and the lady just looks, gasps and groans, compassionately pressing her hands to her chest. Shyness, fright, shock - all this is understandable, but you cannot stand still, and the companion needs help.

How you can help your companion in a street brawl

There are several options for action. First, you can start shouting that you have the strength, and call for help, attract attention, etc. But it can work when the attacking amateurs are themselves tense and afraid of unnecessary witnesses. If experienced criminals are attacking, it is better not to get on the rampage and use cunning at the right moment.

Secondly, if the offender has put, for example, a knife to the throat of your beloved or friend, you can play on surprises and stun the attacker with a blow from behind on the head. As a rule, the attention of the villain is riveted on the victim, and he forgets about the woman nearby. At this moment, you just need to sneak up from behind and hit the villain in the back of the head, which is enough urine.

Thirdly, if a fight ensues, the offenders will most likely forget about you, and an attack from a woman is a phenomenon that does not fit into the standard scenario of bandits. You can throw a strap from your bag around the neck of one of the attackers and start choking him, hit him with a bag or any improvised object in your field of vision, get pepper spray or even hairspray from your bag and direct the jet at the attackers.

Of course, all self-defense techniques must be practiced. You can practice with a friend or your other half in their performance. After repeating each technique 10-20 times, you will already roughly know what to do in an extreme situation.

And in addition, a little video on the topic of self-defense for beautiful ladies:

• Anti-rape protection for girls

  Canadian self-defense specialist Richard Dimitri, who has studied the factors affecting the outcome of a street fight, says that 60% of the success of self-defense depends on how well a person is psychologically prepared for a critical situation. 25% depend on emotions and only 15% depend on physical fitness and the ability to defend themselves. That is why one must always keep in mind that there is a potential threat of attack everywhere.

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The realities of the modern world are such that we run the risk of facing danger simply by going out into the street. Sometimes it is impossible to avoid dark alleys and deserted areas, so you need to know self-defense techniques that will help us protect ourselves in case of danger. And if a conflict arises and the alleged offender crosses a certain line, then it would be most correct on your part to switch to an active attack in order to deprive him of the opportunity to continue his actions.

Of course, it is worth remembering that assault is not the only way to resolve the conflict - in some cases it is better to take flight, forgetting about pride, even if you know self-defense techniques. But there are situations when self-defense is the only way to protect your life. Basically, a physically strong person starts a fight on the streets, sometimes there may even be several attackers. In such cases, prohibited self-defense techniques will be the most effective. This technique is quite simple, but at the same time its techniques are very traumatic.

Feature of prohibited techniques

The specificity of this technique lies in striking the most vulnerabilities enemy. And there is no need to apply great strength to injure a weak spot. Therefore, such techniques are suitable for people of any gender, age and build. On the human body, there are many particularly vulnerable places that cannot be pumped with muscles or accustomed to pain.

For prohibited self-defense techniques to be effective, you need to strike quickly and spontaneously. In self-defense, not only technique is important, but also cunning. That is, if you are unexpectedly attacked, you do not need to immediately get into a fighting pose - it is better to pretend to be frightened, and then inflict a strong blow on the enemy.

The most vulnerable areas of the human body

So, the main areas that do not have a dense muscle cover are: clavicle, spine, shins, ankles, temples, foot lift, internal organs, joints, the back of the skull and the most sensitive places (eyes, carotid artery, groin, lower abdomen, nose and throat). The most effective self-defense techniques for girls and children are blows of the enemy to the ear, bridge of the nose, and the base of the jaw. And painful holds and grips on fingers, hands, collarbones and elbows.

There are a lot of techniques for defending oneself in an attack. And in order to master them perfectly, it is better to enroll in special courses, such skills will certainly not be superfluous.

Techniques to help incapacitate the abuser

As a rule, weak attempts to resist will only provoke the aggressor, and he will move on to more terrible actions. Therefore, it is worth considering useful self-defense techniques on the street that will help you buy time and partially disable the abuser.

Knee kick in the groin

This technique in the classic version represents either a capture of the scrotum, since this zone is the most vulnerable in men. If you hit the attacker hard in this place, he will reflexively release his hands, as a result, you will have the opportunity to free yourself from the grip. Please note: you need to hit as hard as possible, since weak attempts will only anger your opponent.

Punch in the groin with your hands

The blow can be applied from the bottom up with the hand clenched into a fist. It is necessary to hit with the surface of the thumb in the manner of a knife blow from the bottom up. If the enemy grabbed you from the back and holds you by the hair or throat, then you need to beat with the edge of your palm or with a fist directing the blow back. If it allows, then it can be applied with a half-turn of the body - this technique will be even more effective.

Throat blow

Simple self-defense techniques for women necessarily include such an important blow as a poke to the throat.

You need to put your fingers together with a pinch, pressing the pads tightly to each other and apply to the opponent's throat. This solution will be the most optimal way to protect yourself, but only if the aggressor's throat is open. The blow is applied to the cavity above the collarbones from top to bottom or from bottom to top at an acute angle. This technique is very painful and can lead to breathing difficulties in the attacker, coughing, or even fainting.

Blow to the nose with the edge of the palm

This blow should be applied with the edge of the palm to the nose or upper lip. it great way protect yourself from attack. It should be applied horizontally with an open palm with a guy line. The most effective use is a covert strike, meaning that you seem to be asking for mercy by folding your arms in front of your chest. The palms should be offset from each other, so that the little finger right hand was on the left thumb. He performs as if you want to sharply clean the dirt from the left with your right palm. If performed correctly, the opponent will experience a strong

Blow to the ears

This famous blow is applied with open palms, folded a little like a boat, simultaneously on two ears of the enemy. The main requirement is that he must be sharp and strong. It is necessary to use the momentum and weight of your body, and then this technique can lead to a ruptured eardrum or severe pain shock.

Slashing blow to the face

This technique is considered typically feminine. To use it, you need to slightly unfold the body and throw your hand forward: the shoulder, then the elbow and the hand, which shoots from the bottom up with a whip. The knuckles, the edge of the palm, or the back of the hand can be used as a striking surface.

How to free yourself from strangulation and capture?

Effective self-defense techniques involve more than just using punches to disable an attacker. With their help, you can get rid of, for example, a frontal grip on the throat. To do this, you need to hit the enemy in the face in any of the above ways, this will give you the opportunity to loosen your grip. And in order to get out of the grip, you need to lean on the aggressor's hand with your shoulder or forearm from top to bottom due to the weight of your body.

If you need hands, this can be done by twisting your hand towards the opponent's thumb. Next, you need to move the weight of the body through the front leg to the captured arm and hang on it. With the unloaded leg at this time, you can strike the attacker's thigh. You can also effectively use the energy of the reversal and swing with your free hand to strike the opponent in the face.

These are the most simple tricks self-defense, but do not forget that a damaged enemy is even more dangerous. And even if you managed to neutralize and immobilize him, do not lose your vigilance and do not turn your back on him.

Useful Self-Defense Techniques

It is possible to knock down the enemy's breath and even knock him out of consciousness with a strong blow. A blow can be applied with both a hand and a foot. A strong attacker in the nose can temporarily unbalance him. If you carry out a direct blow to the nose with a knee or elbow, it will result in a deep knockout or a broken bridge of the nose for the aggressor. An uppercut to the chin can also knock your opponent out. But remember that improper conduct a blow threatens you with broken fingers or knocked out bones.

Self-defense techniques in pictures will help you determine which parts of the human body are most vulnerable. Joints are among such weak areas. If you strike your opponent with a directional blow from the side or perform a sweep on the back of the knee, then he will lose his balance. Effective blows on knee joints and in short range combat.

What is the role of balance in combat?

The effectiveness of self-defense techniques depends on many factors: on the physical data of the enemy, on their number, on the characteristics of the surrounding space, and so on. There is no universal defense against attack. Therefore, the main goal that you must achieve is to learn how to maintain calmness and balance in any situation. Indeed, very often the outcome of a fight is determined by the physical and mental balance of a person.

Learning to stay calm and balanced during a fight is not easy. This process includes the development and strengthening of the vestibular apparatus, as well as the formation and strengthening of muscles.

Effective use of self-defense techniques

Self-defense fighting techniques are a technique in which you need to violate the enemy's personal space in order to strike him. Simple strikes hands and feet will not bring desired effect, since they will only anger the attacker, and you need to neutralize him. In addition, when delivering such blows, you lose your balance, and your opponent will take advantage of it.

Throws are good defenses against an attack, but street fight they are ineffective, since many throws have some restrictions on their use. For example, freestyle wrestling throws require good physical form and serious preparation. Self-defense, as a rule, implies physical impact on painful spots, zones or points of the attacker. The main thing to remember is that self-defense on the street does not tolerate ceremony. Your blows should be aimed at effectively and quickly unbalancing your opponent, and then you need to neutralize him on the ground. You need to unbalance the attacker using weight own body and mistakes in his tactics. Of course, not in all cases it makes sense to use self-defense techniques, and there are situations in which the most correct solution would be to flee. However, having studied at least the most basic techniques, you will learn how to navigate correctly in non-standard situations and will be able to defend yourself when attacked on the street.

V modern world it is not that often the situation arises when it comes to fighting. And it would seem that learning to stand up for yourself would be a waste of time. However, it does not happen once at a time, and even the least conflicted people can get into trouble if they are in the wrong place at the wrong time.

An unsuccessful company in a club, a burglar in a dark alley threatens you and your loved ones, a drunk acquaintance aggressively sticks to your girlfriend. In such moments, it will not be superfluous to know some self-defense techniques in order to give a worthy rebuff to your offenders.

Is it possible to learn how to fight at home?

It is quite possible to learn how to fight at home and without any special equipment. A huge role here is played by theoretical knowledge about the main points of the battle, such as: vulnerabilities of a potential enemy, knowledge of the elements of defense and attack, correct assessment of the situation and correct tactical decisions in battle.

Undoubtedly, for their more successful application, regular training in the correct formulation of the basic movements is necessary. Exercise will not be superfluous.

Do I need to learn self-defense?

Are there so many dangers to prepare yourself for? The most common of them are listed below, roughly divided into two types (lethal and non-lethal). You can estimate what the likelihood of running into them is and decide whether it is worth preparing for them and how much.

Robbers in the street... Also here can be attributed to various drug addicts who do not give an account of their actions and killer maniacs. The most dangerous situation, which is the most difficult to resolve peacefully, without giving up what is asked of you. They rarely walk alone or / and may be armed. In most cases, you should not get involved in a fight, but complete thugs may also get caught, who will start with an attack or just want to let off steam. It is also worth running away or calling for help, but only if you are 100% sure of the positive outcome of your decision.

Domestic skirmishes. Drunken fights in a club or bar, someone harassing your girlfriend, running into a friend, or even you were the first to attack in response to insults or defend some of your interests. Here the stakes are not so high, you can often come to an agreement and in many respects it depends on you and on your point of view on the current situation whether you will fight or not. If such circumstances may arise in your social circle from time to time, then it would be nice to be ready for this.

As you can see, almost any person is likely to get into such trouble. And it is better to prepare well for them.

How to learn to fight at home through Workout

As many coaches of oriental styles of martial arts say - if all you want is to just win a fight, swing dumbbells and hit a punching bag. When it comes down to it, knock your opponent out with one hard blow to the jaw. Overall, it's a good idea. But in order for this to always work, the necessary daily and monotonous workouts for several years and good sports equipment.

If you want to learn how to stand up for yourself in difficult situations, but there is no opportunity or desire to devote a large amount of time and effort to this, then it is worth learning more about the tactics and strategy mentioned above.

It will be more convenient and informative to disassemble vulnerabilities and opportunities different parts body. Where, how and what is better to beat and what to defend in battle.

1. Head. There are many vulnerabilities, but the most effective will be blows to the eyes, throat, jaw, nose and bridge of the nose. From shock parts there is a forehead and a back of the head (if you are grabbed from behind), which can unexpectedly hit the bridge of the nose. Special training for competent performance is not required here.
2. Frame. There are no striking parts here, but there are vulnerable ones, which, nevertheless, are difficult to penetrate and easy to defend. Aim for the solar plexus, ribs, and armpits.
3. Hands. Without special training, it is impossible to inflict damage on your hands, except perhaps to yourself, having missed the wall. The blows are applied with fists, fingers (in the eyes) and elbows on the body and head.
4. Legs. Our targets here are toes, kneecaps, and groin. Hit with the base of the foot, shin and knee in weak spots body and legs. Try not to lose your balance.

Train your speed, strength and correct setting blows. Also work on a steady stance, balance and defense (punches are blocked by the forearms). Combine it all with physical exercise... All this will give you an excellent foundation for successful self-defense.

When the fight started

So, you've learned your vulnerabilities, practiced your movements and stance, and now you find yourself in a situation where things are actively moving towards a fight. How to behave in battle?

First of all, quickly assess the situation. What is the enemy, how many there are, are they armed, is the game worth the candle. When everything is decided, get into your comfortable fighting position and attack. Try to immediately seize the initiative and deliver the fastest blow, even if it is not even the strongest. The advantage is usually with those who attack first. Next, look for places where the enemy opened up and apply more strong blows to these places. You will also need some of the tips below, especially if the fight is dragging on.

1. In battle, keep a strong defensive position, make strikes quickly and without callsigns, look your opponent in the eyes - do not show with your eyes where you want to strike.
2. Try to somehow distract attention and take advantage of the surroundings, such as taking a higher position or so that the light hits the enemy's eyes.
3. Do not use creases, grips and counter-grips. Correct execution of even the simplest of them requires special preparation and regular training. It is more practical in response to the capture, to deliver an accurate and strong blow.
4. Try not to use blows that can cripple or even kill, especially in domestic skirmishes. You run the risk of going under the article for exceeding the permissible self-defense, even if you were in mortal danger.
5. For the same reason, do not carry weapons with you and do not use improvised items unless absolutely necessary.
6. Avoid empty dark alleys, questionable clubs and other bad companies. Best fight this is the one that did not take place.

How can a girl learn to stand up for herself?

Separately, it should be said about the fair sex. It is difficult to rely on brute force here, but to get into unpleasant situation the chances are often higher - they are often easy targets for burglars and aggressive boyfriends. You have to rely more on dexterity, reaction and various tricks.

The best self-defense techniques for girls will be striking the most vulnerable places: fingers in the eyes, throat and feet in the groin or kneecaps. The time-tested heel kick to the toes works well.

Always attack unexpectedly and first. It will not be superfluous to portray defenselessness and fear in order to weaken the attention of the ill-wisher.

Teaching children self-defense

Children often like to fight, this is a fact. This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to achieve a higher place in the school hierarchy. The stakes there are not as high as it might seem, such fights do not threaten life, no one will take away valuable things without consequences. However, letting things go by themselves if your child is brought to tears or, on the contrary, he is a local hooligans, is by no means worth it.

So how do you teach him to stand up for himself? Everything here is somewhat more complex and ambiguous than in adult conflicts. It is best to teach your child self-confidence and the ability to avoid conflict. Although it seems practical to teach a child the elements of self-defense at home, without any cultural or sports subtext, he may get the impression of society as a very aggressive environment, where there is nowhere without a fight.

If the hooligans do not give a pass at all, then it would be a good idea to give it to the martial arts section, giving preference to those styles where grabs and creases prevail, since they are more effective in defense and do not cause damage. This will not only boost his self-esteem and self-confidence, but it can also be a great hobby. The main thing is to explain to him in time that your skills can only be used for self-defense purposes.

In conclusion, we can say that it is quite possible to get a serious advantage in a street fight if you arm yourself with a good theoretical base about key points combat, train at home the speed and strength of basic movements, as well as make good tactical decisions in battle.