While there are no "pressure points" as they are described in the movies, there are certainly many sensitive points on the body that you can use to your advantage when being attacked. By hitting a sensitive area of the opponent's body you can win a fight, knocking him down, disarming him or controlling his movements. The main targets include the eyes, neck, knee, groin and abdomen. Only hit an attacker in a sensitive area if you are directly attacked, as you risk doing permanent damage or even killing them.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Using the Pressure Points on the Head
Step 1. Hit your opponent in the head to disorient him
The temple is located 5-7.5 cm behind and slightly above the eye. Hitting this part of the body causes a lot of pain, because it is one of the softest points on the head. Using your closed fist or open palm, attack the side of the attacker's head. This will confuse him and be able to prepare for the next move. Also, the opponent will raise his arms to protect his head, leaving his body exposed.
The temple is so sensitive because it is where 4 bones of the skull fuse together. Hits in this area are particularly dangerous, because the bone structure is weaker than in the other parts of the head. Using an open palm reduces the likelihood of killing the other person
Warning:
you can kill a person by hitting them too hard in the temple or puncturing them there with an object. Hit an attacker in the head only as a last resort to defend yourself.
Step 2. Put your fingers in the attacker's eyes to knock him out and limit his vision
Spread your index and middle fingers about 5-7.5cm apart and quickly hit both of the other person's eyes with your fingertips. When he raises his hands to protect his face, use your other hand to grab him by the nape of his neck, move his hands, or hit him at another sensitive spot.
- If you continue to apply pressure to the attacker's eyes after hitting him, you can damage his optic nerves and make him permanently blind.
- This shot is ideal for escaping from someone attacking you. He won't be able to chase you if he doesn't see you.
Step 3. Use hook fingers to control the attacker's head and neck
To use this technique, slide your index and middle fingers inside the cheek of the person attacking you. Then, pull the skin to the side of your mouth while applying pressure with your arm to keep him still and keep him from turning his head. If you're struggling, sticking your hooked fingers into your opponent's mouth will be able to control their head and gain an advantage.
- You can break a person's neck if you pull too quickly and too hard.
- Try not to put your fingers between the assailant's teeth, who might otherwise bite you.
Step 4. Punch or hit the side of the attacker's neck to stun him
When you get the chance, hit it on the side of the neck, about 7.5-10cm below the ear, where the neck begins to join the shoulder. This is the location of the carotid, the artery that carries blood to the brain. By striking there, you cut off the oxygen supply to the brain and stun your opponent.
- When you do a neck grab, you need to close the same arteries.
- By damaging this artery, you risk killing the attacker.
- If you can't hit the opponent on the side of the neck, you can target the center of the throat, which will make it difficult for him to breathe and cause him to lose his balance.
Part 2 of 3: Striking the Abdomen of an Attacker
Step 1. Hit the attacker's groin to make him fall to the ground
This part of the human body is very sensitive. Hit it with a quick kick or punch to cause tremendous pain to the other person, who will immediately fall to the ground, giving you time to escape or overwhelm them.
Your opponent will have trouble getting up after such a hit, which can cause severe nausea
Warning:
you can disfigure or cause permanent damage to the attacker with this move, so be careful if you try not to seriously injure the person you are fighting against.
Step 2. Punch or kick the attacker in the abdomen to bring him to his knees
The abdomen is not protected by bones like the lungs by the ribs, so you can hit that area and cause damage to internal organs without encountering much resistance. Punch the opponent with a punch just below the navel to make him double over in pain. If you do better, you can also hit him with a kick.
Even if you don't hit the stomach, you will get a similar effect with a blow to the kidneys or bladder as well
Step 3. Hit an attacker in the side to take their breath away
If you can't directly target the abdomen, try a kick or punch in the hip, 12.5 to 15 cm below the rib cage. This attack causes the opponent to completely lose balance and cause him to double over in pain. This is a great move if you want to change your position during a fight and gain an advantage.
If you have to go around the aggressor who is directly in front of you, step 60-90cm towards your dominant side with only your leg on that side to avoid moving both feet
Part 3 of 3: Check Arms and Legs
Step 1. Hit the back or side of the knee to bring down your attacker
When you are close enough, lift your foot and target his knee with the heel of the shoe. Hit it from the side or behind the kneecap to make it fall to the ground. Since the knee is designed to bend forward, it is very easy to hyperextend it by hitting it from the side or from behind.
This is a great move when you have your hands full to fight your attacker
Warning:
you can break the attacker's knee with this move, so consider using it.
Step 2. If you are lower than your attacker, sweep his legs to make him fall
If during a fight you end up with your opponent standing on top of you or trying to force you to the ground, get down and kick him in the shin or ankle to knock him over. Stimulating the ankle or lower leg is a great way to take advantage of the offender's advantage against him. Hit his leg from the side or from behind to make him fall.
Once your opponent is on the ground, you can either grapple with him using the advantage you just gained or get back on your feet
Step 3. Grab the attacker's wrist and bend it to disarm him
If the attacker is holding a weapon or object, try to grab the front of his hand with your dominant hand and the side of his wrist with the other. Once you have a firm grip on his wrist, fold him inward to let him release the weapon when he opens his palm.
- Without letting go of his wrist, you can bring his arm behind his back to bend his arm and subdue him.
- With this move you can break a person's wrist.
Warnings
- You can cause very serious damage by hitting sensitive areas of the body. Use these moves only if you have no other choice or if your life is in danger.
- When you get the chance, always run away from an attacker. Fight only when you have no other choice.
