Archive for the 'Self Defense Techniques' Category

Breaking Fingers

Self Defense Technique: Breaking Fingers - Alright I know this sounds gruesome and but man is it a powerful move. If you are in a real life self defense scenario then do whatever it takes to survive. This won’t knockout your opponent but they will certainly be distracted by the severe pain and […]

Self Defense Technique Throat Strike

Self Defense Technique Throat Strike
The Throat Strike is a powerful and dirty fighting technique.  Take it from someone who was punched in the throat in a high school fight it does not feel good.  I sounded like the godfather for 2 weeks and my throat muscles were deeply bruised for a couple of weeks as […]

Self Defense Technique Groin Strike

Self Defense Technique Groin Strike
The groin strike is a classic and I’m sure is somehow engrained in our instinctive defenses.  Often considered to be off limits in a fight between men in a self defense situation the groin is a prime target.  The groin area is very sensitive and invokes a strong emotional and physical […]

Self Defense Technique Foot Stomp

Self Defense Technique Foot Stomp
The foot stomp is a very simple yet effective self defense technique.  It is delivered while in the standing position usually while grappling or while being grabbed by your assailant.  When your assailant has wrapped their arms around you simply stomp with your heel into the center of the attacker’s foot. […]

Self Defense Technique Biting

Biting
Biting is a powerful self defense technique that doesn’t require skill or power. You jaw muscles are some of the most powerful in your body and can inflict serious damage. It is not the best self defense move because it requires that you get close to your assailant but when used do serious […]

Self Defense Technique Scratching

Scratching
Scratching is another self defense technique that does not require a lot of strength but a lot of intensity. When fighting off an attacker one of the mental things that is important to consider is the psychological advantage. If just go absolutely nuts and don’t give up the attacker is less likely […]

Self Defense Technique Eye Gouge

The Eye Gouge – Self Defense Technique

The eye gouge is a very effective and simple self defense move. You it doesn’t require a lot of strength and can easily disable your attacker.
Some are hesitant to use such force when defending themselves and understandably. You have to know the difference between […]

Top 10 Dirty Fighting Techniques

10 dirty fighting techniques

When you have to defend yourself there are no rules and there is no shame in what is traditionally called dirty fighting. Ultimately its about making sure you can go home at the end of the night and still be alive and one piece.
Though most of us will never encounter such a […]