The techniques used in effective street fighting are usually much different than the moves used in traditional martial arts. The techniques in traditional martial arts such as karate and tae kwon do can be designed for use in tournament fighting. Tournament fighting is not effective for protection on the street. In this article we will examine some of the more effective street fighting techniques.
It is significant to see that it is to your safety to head off a street fight at all costs. Walking or talking your way out of a fight is preferable to risking serious harm or even your demise . But when it comes down to that rare occasion when you need to defend yourself, you can’t pause or be squeamish about using techniques and moves that will save your life. Lets take a look at a few of them.
When you are involved in a fight for your life on the street, always strike first, to get the jump on your assailant. Don’t try to get into a boxing match with him, instead strike at the soft tender parts of the body such as the eyes, throat, and groin. These are areas of the adult male body that can’t be conditioned so they are always vulnerable to injury and damage. Press your index and middle finger together and jab to your attacker’s eye, even a light blow can cause your assailant to be out of action to the point to where you can escape.
You can take hold of his windpipe in a crushing grip, and by pressing on his carotid arteries located on either side of his windpipe you can make him unconscious.Kick your attacker’s knee on a 45 degree angle, like trying to break a branch that is leaning against a tree. This knee kick move is extremely effective in stopping your attacker cold .
If your attacker attempts to grab you, slap both of his ears at the same time, he will surely let you go. Also, you can take hold of one of his fingers and twist it, causing much pain and discomfort. These moves are all considered to be illegal in MMA cage matches, so you know that they work .
I must make it clear that the moves described in this article are to protect yourself only, the street fight techniques discussed here are to save your life in the street. For life saving information on street fighting, visit Effective Streetfighting to learn more.
