Nowadays it is always a good idea to know some self-defense techniques. With most of the easier moves you will be able to get rid of the attacker momentarily to escape, but there are others that allow you to knock him out if done correctly. Read on to learn how to perform some of these different moves.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Headboard
Step 1. Grab the assailant by the shirt
Use both hands to grab it in the center of the chest, just below the collar or neckline of the shirt.
- The most effective way to head butt someone is to push the attacker backwards and then approach them again to hit them.
- Avoid grabbing the assailant behind the neck. The natural instinct is to grab him behind the neck and bring his head closer to hit him, but the problem is that his neck and shoulder muscles will naturally be tense at the time of the attack and it will be much more difficult to bring his head closer.
Step 2. Push the attacker
Use your full body weight to push your upper body back.
- This movement will cause the attacker to lose balance.
- Since this movement will be unexpected you will also have the element of surprise on your side.
Step 3. Pull the attacker towards you
As soon as he has lost his balance, use the strength of his arms to pull the attacker towards your head.
Since he will have lost his balance, it will come naturally to him to spread his arms and in this way he will not be able to use them to push you away
Step 4. Hit it with the top of your head
As soon as you start pulling the assailant towards you he also begins to lower his head so that it is aligned with his nose.
- Hit with the top of the head. Don't use your forehead.
- The nose is a sensitive spot and hitting it hard will knock the other person down.
Method 2 of 5: Upright
Step 1. Stand in front of the attacker
Make sure you are facing the attacker so that the center of your body is aligned with the center of his.
When delivering an upright punch, it will be necessary to bring the arm along this center line until it reaches the attacker's chin
Step 2. Attract her gaze with your non-dominant hand
Use your non-dominant hand to hit him for the first time. Keep your hand close to eye level so that it draws attention.
With this free hand you can defend yourself from attacks and shift his attention away from your dominant hand
Step 3. Quickly strike the attacker's chin with your open hand
The blow must start from the bottom and go up to under the chin. Strike with the palm of your hand facing the attacker's face.
- Don't close your hand into a fist.
- You should use the hard part of the palm of the hand, it is located just above the wrist.
Step 4. Hit him under the chin by dropping his head back and knocking him down
- Hitting the attacker here will push his head back and with this movement his head will touch the spinal nerves, causing him to lose consciousness.
- The palm of your hand gives you a greater attack surface when defending with your bare hands. You'll also protect your fingers, avoiding damage to the only "weapon" you have in combat.
Method 3 of 5: Hit the Nose
Step 1. Evaluate the best way to attack depending on your position
You can hit the attacker's nose whether he is in front of you or behind you, but the movement will vary depending on the starting position.
- If your attacker is in front of you you will need to move forward.
- If your attacker is behind you you will need to attack him as soon as he turns around.
Step 2. Strike with the front of the palm of your hand
When standing face to face with the aggressor, open your hand and strike straight forward, reaching the base of the nose and pushing it backwards.
- Push your body weight forward to hit harder.
- Hitting the attacker at this point will push his head back and with this movement his head will touch the spinal nerves, causing him to lose consciousness.
Step 3. Hit with the elbow if the attacker is behind you
Bend and raise your arm so that your elbow is pointing towards his face. Rotate your torso until you can hit it with your elbow on the side of your nose.
The center and sides of the nose are a weak point of the body. If you hit hard enough you can break his nose and make him pass out
Method 4 of 5: Hit the neck
Step 1. Stand sideways to the attacker's body
This technique works especially well when you are being attacked from the side, but if the attacker comes from elsewhere you will need to turn around until your shoulder is aligned with the center of his body.
Note that it is possible to use both sides of your body for this attack, but you will use more force if you position yourself with the dominant side towards the aggressor
Step 2. Take a step forward and shift your body weight
As the attacker approaches, step forward with the foot closest to him, shifting your body weight forward onto that foot.
- It is necessary to take a step forward towards the attacker, not to move away from him.
- This move only works if the attacker is in the offensive phase and is approaching as it uses the strength of his forward movement to inflict more damage.
Step 3. Point your elbow towards his Adam's apple
Raise your elbow as you approach your opponent, hitting the Adam's apple on either side.
- If you hit the Adam's apple sideways from a 45 degree angle, you should be able to cause the assailant to pass out.
- Even if you don't hit the sweet spot successfully, the force from the impact of the elbow should be enough to bring down the aggressor.
Method 5 of 5: Knee on the Forehead
Step 1. Take the defensive stance
You will need to position your feet so that they coincide with the width of your shoulders and have your knees slightly bent. The non-dominant foot should be slightly behind the dominant foot, and the hands should be active and ready to attack.
- With this position you will align your center of gravity with the floor, thus managing to maintain a perfect balance.
- Note that you can also hit with a knee from another position, but you will have a greater chance of knocking out the attacker if you start from the defensive position.
Step 2. Analyze your position in relation to the attacker
It should be slightly crouched or bent forward and no farther than one meter away.
- The aggressor can be lowered with a knee to the groin or a hard kick to the tibia.
- This move generally works best if the attacker is already bent over and with his guard down. It works less well if he's already facing you and trying to get up.
Step 3. Push the attacker's shoulders down with the palm of your hand
- Use your full body weight to push harder.
- Keep your legs in the same position to maintain balance as you prepare to strike.
Step 4. Raise your knee as soon as the attacker has leaned forward
As you push his shoulders down, raise your dominant knee so that you hit him on the nose or chin.
- Hit fast. When you push the attacker down his first reaction will be to try to get up.
- Aim for the nose or chin to inflict more damage and cause a faint.
