Hand strikes on pain points. Strikes on painful and vulnerable points

There are many points on the human body, exposure to which can cause severe pain, partial paralysis, and even severe injuries up to death.

There are a lot of such zones on the human body, many of them are prudently hidden by nature from easy access. However, many remained on the surface. Of course, the complete art of defeating pain points is a whole science, which can be studied for more than one year. In order to use self-defense, it is enough to know and be able to accurately hit only a few basic ones.

The most vulnerable points of the head.

A blow to the temple.

The temple is one of the weak points of the skull. Deep under the temple is the artery of the brain membrane. The average thickness of the skull is 5 millimeters, in the thickest place its thickness is 1 centimeter, in the temple area the thickness of the skull is only 1-2 millimeters. A blow to this area can lead to concussion, loss of consciousness and death.

A blow to the back of the head.

This point is located in the center of the back of the skull at the junction of several bones and is palpable as a slightly elongated structure. This cavity is the weak point of the head. With a weak blow to this point, a concussion and loss of consciousness occurs. If the blow is strong, it can lead to hemorrhage and death.

Blow on the superciliary arch.

These points are located above the eyebrows. Blood vessels and nerves pass through these areas. A moderate impact can damage them and cause bleeding in the eyes and loss of consciousness.

A blow to the lower jaw.

This point is located at the angle of the jaw below where it articulates with the ear. A blow to this area breaks the bone into small pieces. This area is also known as the "knockout area", as a side kick directed at it hits the cervical spine, causing the opponent to fall. This is one of the reasons why in actual combat fighters often drop their chin to cover the point of the lower jaw.

Chin punch.

If you draw a straight line from the corner of your mouth, a certain perpendicular down. Then, intersecting with the line of the chin, an amazing point of defeat will be indicated. Its property lies in the fact that if even a light blow is applied to it in the direction of the cervical vertebra, this will cause a knockout effect.

A blow to the nasal bone.

This point is located on the nasal bone, between the eyebrows. The nasal bone is thick on top and thins downwards, a small vein runs in the center, which goes to the nasal cavity. A blow to this area can easily damage the nasal bone and lead to severe bleeding and difficulty breathing. In addition, a blow to the nose is very painful and impairs vision.

Blow or slap on the ears.

Near the ears are many blood vessels and nerves. A blow to the ears causes damage to the outer ear and the eardrum can stun the opponent.

Eye shot.

The eye is one of the most vulnerable places on the human body. Not even a strong poke with a finger in the eye can blind a person for a while and cause him severe pain. The elasticity of the eye allows it not to be damaged even with deep pressure, so a dosed, but strong enough effort can deprive the enemy of resistance, but will not deprive him of life or vision. Of course, there is a risk with, the effort in this case cannot be accurately calculated, but nevertheless, saving your life, you should not worry about the health of the aggressor.

The most vulnerable points of the neck.

A chopping blow to the back of the neck.

This point is located near the third vertebra of the neck. A weak blow to it causes a displacement of the vertebrae, which as a result put pressure on the spinal cord. A medium-strength strike knocks out the opponent and can lead to serious complications. A strong blow that interrupts the nerves of the spine leads to immediate death.

Chopping blow to the throat. (thyroid cartilage)

The thyroid cartilage (colloquially known as Adam's apple) is surrounded by numerous blood vessels and nerves, and behind it is the thyroid gland. A blow to the throat causes severe pain and loss of the ability to breathe. If the opponent's head is tilted back during the blow, the result of the impact will be much greater.

The most vulnerable points of the torso.

A blow to the sternum. (solar plexus)

The sternum is located in the center of the body. In this area is the heart, below the liver and stomach. There is no protection in the form of ribs. Therefore, a blow to this area directly affects the heart, diaphragm and nerves between the ribs. A blow to the solar meeting causes severe pain in the walls of the stomach, difficulty in breathing. The enemy loses the ability to defend himself. A strong blow can lead to bleeding in the stomach, heart failure, liver rupture, internal bleeding, unconsciousness and, in some cases, even death.

A blow between two ribs.

Usually blows are directed to the 7th, 8th and 9th ribs and their connecting cartilages. On the left is the region of the heart, on the right is the liver. Ribs 5 through 8 are the most curved and most easily broken, especially where bone meets cartilage. A strong blow to this area can lead to a heart attack, liver damage, internal bleeding, and possibly death.

Impact on moving ribs.

Movable ribs are located at the bottom of the chest. These are the 11th and 12th ribs. They are not attached to the sternum. Since the ribs are not secured at the front, the impact will cause them to break inwards. This, in turn, can lead to their penetration into the liver or spleen, which is deadly.

A blow or impact by pressing on the armpit.

Many blood vessels and nerves pass through this area. In addition, this cavity has no muscular or bone protection. Attacking this area with the fingers can cause an electric shock type sensation and a temporary loss of hand movement. Strong pressure can cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels, making it difficult to move the hand.

A kick or hand to the pubic bone.

This area is very sensitive. A blow to it is quite painful and leads to the inability of the enemy to continue resistance.

Kick or hand to the crotch

Many nerves pass through this point, and the genitals and the bladder are located above. A light blow to this area will cause very severe pain. A strong blow can rupture the bladder and cause shock.

The most vulnerable points of the legs.

Hit under the kneecap.

A blow to this area causes severe pain. The greatest efficiency occurs when the supporting limb, on which the weight of the body is concentrated, is attacked. The result of such exposure will be tissue damage under the fibula and tibia.

A blow to the outside of the knee.

This force will cause the joint to move in an unnatural direction, bending inward and causing damage to the ligaments as well as tearing between the bones of the joint. In addition, a strong blow can damage the main peroneal nerve, causing severe pain.

A blow to the inside of the knee.

This impact will cause the leg to bend outward, damaging the ligaments and tendons around the patella. The best angle to hit is a sharp downward angle towards the rear.

Painful (vulnerable) points of a person

I first got acquainted with pain points when my father brought me a printed karate manual in the year 1978. I had just started going to school, and interesting pictures then made an indelible impression on me, awakening an interest in martial arts for the rest of my life. Still not really understanding the significance and effectiveness of the impact on vulnerabilities, I, nevertheless, memorized them as an alphabet. And after starting to train a few years later, I practiced blows directly on these vulnerable points, which later came in handy more than once in fights, both street and sports.

The table contains information from the manual on hand-to-hand combat of the USSR Ministry of Defense and verified by experience. Added something, removed something. For professionals, this information is not very interesting due to the developed skills, but a beginner, especially women and adolescents, can be useful in a critical situation, and possibly save a life.

For convenience, pain points are highlighted in color.

in red the most vulnerable points of a person are highlighted, a weak blow to which is equivalent to a strong blow to black dots. And a strong blow to them can kill a person or permanently or permanently injure (leave disabled).

Green with red. A hit on these points is no less effective than on red ones, but it requires certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy. It is difficult to achieve a lethal outcome, but it can be seriously maimed.

Green with yellow. A strong blow to these points, as a rule, leads the enemy to a loss of consciousness. But it requires certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy.

in green Points are highlighted where it is necessary to hit hard and accurately in order to disable the enemy. They require certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy. Weak and inaccurate strikes are ineffective.

Points are highlighted in black, at which you need to hit accurately, strongly and sharply, with some skills. But even this does not incapacitate the enemy, but only causes acute pain. Nevertheless, knowing them will not be superfluous and may someday come in handy. Pressing on some points with your fingers (pinching, etc.) is sometimes more effective than hitting.

22. - collarbone (pressure)

23. - armpit (pressure)

24. - lower leg

25. - lifting the foot

26. - brush between thumb and forefinger (pressure)

27. - back of the elbow (pressure)

28. - coccyx

29. - back of the thigh

30. - popliteal fossa

31. - calf muscle

32. - Achilles tendon (pressure)

Eduard Bogolyubov

On the body of any person there are pain points, that is, zones, when exposed to which, severe pain occurs, sometimes - partial paralysis, and in rare cases - even death. These zones are present on the head, on the trunk, and on the legs. They know exactly where all the pain points of a person are located, people involved in martial arts. This allows them in some cases to win the duel, and in some cases not to cause severe injury to the opponent, because with excessive use of force and ignorance of the possible consequences, the duel can end tragically. Therefore, in sports clubs, coaches and instructors always talk in detail about what pain points are and how they can be influenced.

Hitting pain points

In sports duels, most of these strikes are prohibited. However, for the purpose of self-defense, when robbers or hooligans attacked you, they can and should even be used. But there should always be a sense of proportion, because if the limits of necessary self-defense are exceeded, one can not only inflict severe injuries on the attacker, but also subsequently go to jail for it. Try first to stop the aggressor in a way that does not involve the use of physical force. If this is not possible, it is time to take action. It should be remembered that the blow will be effective only when the tactics of its application have already been worked out. If you think that by studying the images where the most painful points of a person are marked, and remembering their location, you will be ready to give a worthy rebuff to the offender, then you are mistaken. After all, it may turn out that the attacker will be ready to strike back or will be able to group up without giving you the opportunity to hit the weak spot. That is why self-defense courses are so popular now - professional instructors help them to master the technique of strikes to perfection, which is unlikely to be achieved on their own.

The most painful points

In order to be able to defend against an attack, it will be quite sufficient to know the characteristics of the impact on several pain points located in zones accessible for defeat. It is advisable to strike not a single blow, but the so-called chain of blows, that is, to hit the painful point several times in a row. As a result of this, the desired effect is achieved - pain and muscle paralysis. So, let's look at the main pain points and the features of hitting them.

In this article we will talk about the vulnerability of the human body, or in other words about pain points on the human body. What are pain points? These are the places most sensitive to physical impact, having a low pain threshold. An exact hit in these places allows you to cause unbearable pain to a person or deprive him of consciousness.
There are a lot of such zones on the human body, many of them are prudently hidden by nature from easy access. However, many remained on the surface. Of course, the complete art of defeating pain points is a whole science, which can be studied for more than one year. In order to use self-defense, it is enough to know and be able to accurately hit only a few basic ones.
I would like to talk about targeted defeat separately. Finding a list of instructions for the location of pain points is not at all difficult, it is difficult to use it. The fact is that painful points are affected by precise, measured movements, but it is extremely difficult to do this in a duel, when the enemy is constantly moving and reacting to your actions, and it is also difficult to apply sufficient effort without special practice. That is, each which you want to hit must be previously studied, striking movements (and these can be blows, bites, pressure, squeezing, etc.) are worked out to automatism and with the skill of applying full force. For this, both a partner (study and accuracy of movements) and projectiles (working out the full force of impact) are used.
So applying the impact on pain points requires painstaking work, but the result is worth the candle.

The most vulnerable points of the head.

A blow to the temple.
The temple is one of the weak points of the skull. Deep under the temple is the artery of the brain membrane. The average thickness of the skull is 5 millimeters, in the thickest place its thickness is 1 centimeter, in the temple area the thickness of the skull is only 1-2 millimeters. A blow to this area can lead to concussion, loss of consciousness and death.

A blow to the base of the skull.

The point is located at the base of the skull, at the junction of the back of the head and the first cervical vertebra. A weak blow to this area leads to loss of consciousness, a strong blow interrupts the nerve and leads to immediate death.

A blow to the crown.
The point is located on the top of the head. This is a rather weak point of the skull. A weak blow to this point can cause a concussion. A strong blow can damage the brain, cause hemorrhage and eventually death.

A blow to the back of the head.
This point is located in the center of the back of the skull at the junction of several bones and is palpable as a slightly elongated structure. This cavity is the weak point of the head. With a weak blow to this point, a concussion and loss of consciousness occurs. If the blow is strong, it can lead to hemorrhage and death.

Blow on the superciliary arch.
These points are located above the eyebrows. Blood vessels and nerves pass through these areas. A moderate impact can damage them and cause bleeding in the eyes and loss of consciousness.

A blow to the lower jaw.
This point is located at the angle of the jaw below where it articulates with the ear. A blow to this area breaks the bone into small pieces. This area is also known as the "knockout area", as a side kick directed at it hits the cervical spine, causing the opponent to fall. This is one of the reasons why in actual combat fighters often drop their chin to cover the point of the lower jaw.

Chin punch.
If you draw a straight line from the corner of your mouth, a certain perpendicular down. Then, intersecting with the line of the chin, an amazing point of defeat will be indicated. Its property lies in the fact that if even a light blow is applied to it in the direction of the cervical vertebra, this will cause a knockout effect.

This point is located on the nasal bone, between the eyebrows. The nasal bone is thick on top and thins downwards, a small vein runs in the center, which goes to the nasal cavity. A blow to this area can easily damage the nasal bone and lead to severe bleeding and difficulty breathing. In addition, a blow to the nose is very painful and impairs vision.

Blow on the cheek. (Above the side of the jaw)
this point is relatively weak. A blow to it leads to a fracture of the jaw and damage to the surrounding blood vessels and nerves. If the opponent's mouth is open and the blow is delivered at a downward angle, the jaw falls out of the joint, causing severe pain.

Blow or slap on the ears.
Near the ears are many blood vessels and nerves. A blow to the ears causes damage to the outer ear and eardrum.

Eye shot.
The eye is one of the most vulnerable places on the human body. Not even a strong poke with a finger in the eye can blind a person for a while and cause him severe pain. The elasticity of the eye allows it not to be damaged even with deep pressure, so a dosed, but strong enough effort can deprive the enemy of resistance, but will not deprive him of life or vision. Of course, there is a risk with, the effort in this case cannot be accurately calculated, but nevertheless, saving your life, you should not worry about the health of the aggressor.

The most vulnerable points of the neck.

A chopping blow to the back of the neck.
This point is located near the third vertebra of the neck. A weak blow to it causes a displacement of the vertebrae, which as a result put pressure on the spinal cord. A medium-strength strike knocks out the opponent and can lead to serious complications. A strong blow that interrupts the nerves of the spine leads to immediate death.

Chopping blow to the throat. (thyroid cartilage)
The thyroid cartilage (colloquially known as Adam's apple) is surrounded by numerous blood vessels and nerves, and behind it is the thyroid gland. A blow to the throat causes severe pain and loss of the ability to breathe. If the opponent's head is tilted back during the blow, the result of the impact will be much greater.

The most vulnerable points of the torso.

A blow to the sternum. (solar plexus)
The sternum is located in the center of the body. In this area is the heart, below the liver and stomach. There is no protection in the form of ribs. Therefore, a blow to this area directly affects the heart, diaphragm and nerves between the ribs. A blow to the solar meeting causes severe pain in the walls of the stomach, difficulty in breathing. The enemy loses the ability to defend himself. A strong blow can lead to bleeding in the stomach, heart failure, liver rupture, internal bleeding, unconsciousness and, in some cases, even death.

A blow between two ribs.
Usually blows are directed to the 7th, 8th and 9th ribs and their connecting cartilages. On the left is the region of the heart, on the right is the liver. Ribs 5 through 8 are the most curved and most easily broken, especially where bone meets cartilage. A strong blow to this area can lead to a heart attack, liver damage, internal bleeding, and possibly death.

Impact on moving ribs.
Movable ribs are located at the bottom of the chest. These are the 11th and 12th ribs. They are not attached to the sternum. Since the ribs are not secured at the front, the impact will cause them to break inwards. This, in turn, can lead to their penetration into the liver or spleen, which is deadly.

A blow or impact by pressing on the armpit.
Many blood vessels and nerves pass through this area. In addition, this cavity has no muscular or bone protection. Attacking this area with the fingers can cause an electric shock type sensation and a temporary loss of hand movement. Strong pressure can cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels, making it difficult to move the hand.

A kick or hand to the pubic bone.
This area is very sensitive. A blow to it is quite painful and leads to the inability of the enemy to continue resistance.

Kick or hand to the crotch
Many nerves pass through this point, and the genitals and the bladder are located above. A light blow to this area will cause very severe pain. A strong blow can rupture the bladder and cause shock.

A kick or hand to the coccyx.
In this area, the nerves are relatively protected and a strong blow can damage the central nervous system, causing severe pain and possible paralysis.

Kidney kick
The kidneys are very close to the back wall of the abdominal cavity. From an anatomical point of view, the kidneys are not protected by ribs and are very vulnerable. when struck, there is severe pain, possible rupture of the kidneys, profuse bleeding.

A blow to the back opposite the heart.
A blow to this point can cause shock, as there is a direct effect on the heart. This exposure can be fatal.

The most vulnerable points of the legs.

Hit under the kneecap.
A blow to this area causes severe pain. The greatest efficiency occurs when the supporting limb, on which the weight of the body is concentrated, is attacked. The result of such exposure will be tissue damage under the fibula and tibia.

A blow to the outside of the knee.
This force will cause the joint to move in an unnatural direction, bending inward and causing damage to the ligaments as well as tearing between the bones of the joint. In addition, a strong blow can damage the main peroneal nerve, causing severe pain.

A blow to the inside of the knee.
This impact will cause the leg to bend outward, damaging the ligaments and tendons around the patella. The best angle to hit is a sharp downward angle towards the rear.

Practice when practicing techniques in pairs should always be accompanied by practicing defeat. That is, the ability to hit pain points on the human body should turn into a skill that you no longer think about, which acts by itself. At the same time, while practicing strong blows, it is necessary to strive to carry them out precisely in these zones.

Any hit deals damage. Of course, if a flash of pain and future bruising can be considered damage. But in order to stop the enemy, to neutralize, to deprive him of the ability to continue the fight, this is absolutely not enough. The pain will only cause anger in the enemy, he will have a “second wind” and the desire to deal with you will increase. So that strikes must be carried out so that the enemy loses consciousness or fell and writhed in real pain. Do not pity the enemy - he will not pity you.

A winning situation is one in which you strike first and strike so that the opponent has no desire (and opportunity) to continue the fight. Rural “trimming” with methodical eye-rolling to each other and cinematic crushing of the kidneys and abdominals do not give such an effect. It is clear why people hit each other in the face - it is scary, unpleasant, traces remain. It's pretty easy to hit and just as easy to defend. Approximately the same goal, probably, the hotheads of the distant past were cut with sabers. It is also understandable why in the cinema they inflict blows on those parts of the body that are well protected by “meat” and bones - and it is safer to work on the set, and children who have seen enough action movies and began to repeat the movements of their favorite characters, if they fill each other with bruises, then not so soon.

We have other tasks, right? The most important parts of the human body for us are those, after hitting which the enemy will immediately fail. Those places, the first blow to which will be the last.

With a weapon, this is easy to do: wherever you make a hole with a knife in the enemy, blood will flow from everywhere. It is much more difficult to harm a thug with bare hands - after all, he is not afraid of just a broken nose or a black eye, this is part of the entertainment for him.

You need to hit on the "pain points", the most vulnerable places of the human body - where "God's creation" is most fragile, where there are large nerve nodes, joints, vital organs (Fig. 30). Firstly, hitting these points is easier than hitting meat or bone, in the sense that it is easier to hit them so that the enemy fully feels it. Secondly, blows to painful points have much more consequences than all other techniques: not just pain, but painful shock, not just darkening in the eyes, but loss of orientation, fainting. I'm not talking about the greater trauma of the "correct" strikes. No, we do not set ourselves the task of sending the attacker to a hospital bed (although this would be a useful lesson for him and, perhaps, he would not risk further swagger at the expense of random passers-by). But by the end of the fight, the enemy must be incapacitated so that he can not pursue you, catching his breath and coming to his senses.

You can read the manuals of the Eastern masters on the location of pain points for a long time, but there will be no real benefit from this. The attacker in a street fight is usually protected by tight clothing, so pointing fingers at him in the manner of a Chinese monk is simply pointless. I'm not talking about the fact that a blow with straightened fingers needs to be trained for a long time with desperate persistence, otherwise any attempt to carry it out will end in broken phalanges. And it is almost impossible to hit small points with a fist when all the participants in the brawl are constantly moving. So the list of main pain points in this book is built on the experience of street fighters, a kind of "folk art". Everything that you read, you need to organize in your head and work out. If you have never grabbed an enemy by the genitals, then you will, no matter how ridiculous it sounds, be embarrassed to do it in battle. You need to train in order to gain confidence in movements and not lose combat effectiveness due to artificial restrictions.

At the same time, keep in mind that a certain percentage of opponents are familiar with this "folk wisdom" and will also try to target "Achilles' heels" - protect them first of all.

Fig.30. The main vulnerable points of the human body.

Each person at the genetic level is afraid of blows to the groin and eyes and protects these organs in the first place. Blows in them are demoralizing, pain is the strongest here, but the chances of irreparably cripple the enemy are relatively small (unless you specifically set such a goal).

Fig.31. A punch to the groin.

No matter how you hit the genitals, it always comes out very painful (Fig. 31). Moreover, no special effort is required: a blow can be struck not only with a fist or toe of a shoe, but also with straightened fingers, a knee - it all depends on the distance and situation. But you need not only to beat - at every opportunity to grab and, without any pity, pull, twist, squeeze in a fist. From this, it darkens in the eyes from pain, the hands forget about the blows and twitch down, consciousness may turn off. Of course, with a long "contact" your hand will be busy, so you need to do everything almost instantly. Overcome disgust for the sake of survival - sharply grab the enemy by the balls and pull on yourself, as if you are trying to tear it off (it is unlikely that it will work, but the pain will be simply inhuman).

Any impact trajectories are good - from top to bottom, in a straight line, from bottom to top. A person reflexively protects the genitals to the last, so that by the threat of a blow to them, you can achieve disclosure in another area, and by holding them, you can “move” the enemy who has captured you. On the other hand, a man always reflexively covers his groin with his knee or thigh, so that you can “knock out” the enemy with a blow to the balls only if you first distract his attention with an attack on another level. From the blow, a painful shock is guaranteed and loss of consciousness is very likely.

The same with the eyes. The enemy is very afraid of going blind, so threatening his eyes will surely distract him. And it is very easy to deprive an attacker of sight (temporarily, of course). A short whipping blow with relaxed fingers - and hello. It is also very convenient to hit with a fist: the human eye is located in a cavity, so even if you miss, the blow will still “slide” into the eye. But the fist is too big to reach the eyeball, and it is more difficult to blind with such a blow (Fig. 32).

In close contact, you can press on the eyes with your knuckles or thumbs, for reliability, grabbing the enemy with the free part of your hand by the skull. Just don’t try to hit the eyes with a “fork”, as they do in the movies - you are more likely to injure your fingers than other people's organs of vision.

Fig.32. A blow to the eyeball. Pay attention to the fist in which the middle finger is specifically pushed forward.

A blow to the eyes or to the groin is the best option for the first blow.

The main thing is that after it, the enemy most likely loses his balance, initiative and cannot immediately respond to you. The effectiveness of this advantage is obvious: you can disable one attacker in order to deal with another, buy time, or simply take flight, gaining a head start in this way.

In a very experienced opponent, the groin can be protected by a shell. In this case, attacks on it will be completely ineffective and you need to switch to other pain points. But keep in mind that the shell usually does not cover the pubic bone, and it can also be hit - more on that below.

Eyes in our time can only be protected with goggles. Hitting points directly - risk injuring your hand. However, they can be easily brushed aside. True, a bespectacled opponent is a rare case, except perhaps sunglasses, and the attack takes place in broad daylight.

In this case, you still win some second, because the sun suddenly flashing in front of the eyes that have lost their protection blinds the unstoppable hooligan. If you hit the glasses with improvised means (for which see the special chapter), then you can injure the eye with fragments. Then the enemy will be completely withdrawn from the battle.

The throat is also a very “cool” point, it is almost as easy to hit it, and if you hit it, then you can kill it inadvertently. But if not to kill, then to incapacitate for sure. The Adam's apple is affected by a blow from the bottom up, which causes pain shock and suffocation, which can lead to irreversible damage to the windpipe (Fig. 33). With a serious blow, bleeding from the mouth begins, followed by loss of consciousness and death. A fracture of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx can cause the windpipe to rupture.

Fig.33. A blow to the Adam's apple.

Unfortunately for those who are beaten, and fortunately for the beater, there are no items in the modern wardrobe that can reliably protect the interclavicular fossa and Adam's apple. The tight collar of a leather jacket turned up might provide some protection to the throat, but it won't help with a hard blow. So you need to rely on your agility and active defense.

A good target is also the chin, more precisely, its center is the protruding part. Uppercuts and hooks should target exactly this spot. But punching the chin directly is pointless: the jawbone is very hard, you can even hurt your hand. But with a blow from the side, folding the lower jaw is as easy as shelling pears. An uppercut can act on the nerve endings, which will transmit an impulse to the cerebellum, and the person will lose consciousness due to concussion of the vestibular apparatus. From a blow to the chin, you can also bite your tongue, which is very painful and therefore disorientates the enemy.

Hitting the solar plexus, or, as the people say, “under the stomach” is almost guaranteed to knock the enemy’s breath out and deprive him of the desire and ability to attack you for some time. Here, of course, certain skills are needed. The solar plexus is the junction of the nerve "wires" of the body, located at the subpoint where the ribs converge. That is, where the xiphoid process of the sternum ends. The "sun" is covered by the abdominals, so it's not always easy to pierce, but no one can keep their muscles tense all the time. (So, it is necessary to relax the abdominal muscles with a deep breath.) You need to hit “under the stomach” a little from the bottom up so that the blow does not hit the sternum. Damage to the solar plexus causes a temporary cessation of breathing, disruption of the heart, a sharp decrease in pressure. Most likely, from a strong blow, a person will bend in half, which will allow him to quickly “finish off”.

At a long distance, neither the Adam's apple nor the solar plexus can really "break through", which is why they are not in the first place among the points that need to be hit. But you need to cover them very carefully, since it is not so difficult. The throat is protected by a slight inclination of the head forward (just do not press your chin to your chest: this way the neck will become enslaved, and it will be difficult to breathe). The diaphragm is covered already because one of your hands protects the body, why don’t you turn to the enemy frontally, and he needs to break through close to you in order to strike properly. Obviously, this should not be allowed.

Leg attacks are the fastest way to knock down an opponent. And if they are also carried out correctly, they will save you from any attempt at prosecution. In addition, they are carried out at the very border of the field of view, so that with due sharpness of movements it is difficult to notice them and it is inconvenient to defend against them. Trousers and jeans aren't that tight compared to most jackets, and only the rare oddball wears the extra protective gear from the sporting goods store.

It is very convenient to hit the phalanges of the toes from above, even with a heel, even with the whole foot. It is especially unpleasant, of course, to receive such a blow with a female hairpin. The effectiveness of the strike depends on what shoes the attacker is wearing. If he is wearing high military boots, it is better not to try - there is most likely a steel insert in the toe or just very tough leather that will not break through. But the sneakers usually have a soft top.

Next to the toes is another "interesting" point - the instep of the foot. This place, where there is practically no muscle cover, is usually not protected by anything even in the most “fancy” shoes and is easily affected at a short distance by the heel or edge of the foot (Fig. 34). The blow can break the small bones of the foot, cause a fracture of the lower end of the tibia. A strike from behind on the supporting leg breaks the Achilles tendon, depriving the opponent of the ability to move the foot.

Fig.34. A blow from above with a hard heel on the foot may well break its bones.

The shin in front is practically not covered with muscles, so that the result of a direct strong blow to it will most likely be either a crack or a fracture. You can cover your shins with football pads, but walking in them is very uncomfortable all the time. It’s not worth hitting the shin with your toe - the blow can slip off. A strong blow with damage to the periosteum can cause loss of consciousness from pain shock. Behind the lower leg is the calf muscle, a blow to which is not so effective, but can cause cramps, since this muscle is often tense. In terms of speed, strikes to the shin are the fastest, besides, they are successfully combined with evasions from blows to the head and body. A retaliatory strike from the front to the shin, or a "cut" from the side, performed in the same movement, can "drop" the opponent to the ground.

The knee is a joint, and blows to the joints are both more painful and more traumatic. A blow under the patella from the front or side, with a relatively small amount of effort expended, can make a person lame for life. There are several reasons for this: rupture of ligaments, damage to the meniscus, fragmentation of the articular bag. A blow to a straight leg can cause a joint fracture or severe dislocation. All these injuries do not allow the fight to continue, and even minor ones greatly affect combat effectiveness, since the knee is involved in jerking steps, launching a blow when twisting the body and allowing you to control the center of gravity. If all this becomes impossible for you, because it causes a sharp pain in a newly pierced knee, you have lost.

From any blows to the legs, the first remedy is maneuver. If you're constantly moving, changing directions, it's much harder to hit you. Of course, kicks require a slightly greater distance than punches. So try not to get hit.

The ilium, or, in a simple way, the pubis. But not only he, but the entire lower abdomen. There are much fewer muscles here, but there are a lot of important vessels. Moreover, the target is located at such a level that it is convenient to hit it with both the foot and the fist. Possible damage - rupture of the bladder, fracture of the pubic bone, dangerous internal bleeding.

Heart. Here, a somewhat greater impact force is required, because it is covered by ribs (Fig. 35). It should be borne in mind that with a correct and strong blow under the left nipple, the heart can stop, which will lead to death. But since the point is not the most convenient for an attack, you should not count on hits "in the heart". But you don’t need to open up once again - you can get in the chest so that the ribs break.

Fig.35. Elbow strike to the heart.

The interclavicular fossa is an unprotected point, which, however, you cannot hit with a fist, it is too small. It is more profitable to beat with straightened tightly clenched fingers here. The blow injures the trachea, stops breathing, and can cause throat bleeding. The most terrible blows are applied to the clavicular cavity with improvised objects - from a fountain pen to a nail. But here it is already fraught with a fatal outcome, and not just incapacitating the enemy - depending on how deep the “handy object” is planted.

The liver and spleen are both vital and very vulnerable organs. Located under the lower ribs: the liver on the right, the spleen on the left. You can beat as you like, trying to break the ribs at the same time as damaging the internal organs. From a strong blow, a liver rupture can occur, leading to death. But even not such a strong blow is very painful and can cause loss of consciousness.

Collarbone. Breaking the clavicle bone is very simple, just hit it sharply from top to bottom with your fist or the edge of your palm. But you can do this with the base of the palm, and with the elbow. If the enemy does not collapse from pain, then at least you will “cut out” his arm.

The neck is generally vulnerable. In addition to the throat, which has already been discussed, you can hit the side of the neck - and not only beat, but also (if possible) squeeze it. From a blow with a fist, elbow, palm edge on the carotid artery (or jugular vein, and you don’t need to especially aim, because it’s hard to miss), the attacker has difficulty breathing, dizziness begins, and coordination of movements is disturbed. Choking techniques - although they are rarely given the opportunity - can "turn off" the enemy without much harm to him. From a strong blow to the side of the neck, a person can lose consciousness, but such attacks do not pose a danger to life (Fig. 36).

On the face, the most “successful” zone for attack is the nose and the underside. The nasolabial fold, that is, the place where men wear mustaches, is very sensitive. Moreover, here you can not only beat, but also grab it with your fingers and twist it - believe me, it's just unimaginably painful. In the same way, you can grab the lower lip in close combat: with your fingers on both sides, as it were, pinch and twist or pull towards you. You can tear off inadvertently, but nothing, and so they live. Just be careful with your teeth - do not tear the skin on the knuckles on impact and do not let the enemy bite your hand.

Fig.36. A blow with the edge of the hand on the neck.

Blows to the base of the nose are not only painful, but also disorienting. In addition to making the nose bleed and making breathing difficult, it is likely that the opponent will reflexively throw back his head and open his throat for a blow. The nose is that rare point where you need to hit with a non-fist. Here, a blow with the base of the palm is much more suitable (Fig. 37). And don't be afraid to break your opponent's nose - this is not a terrible injury, besides, hooligans usually have it broken-broken anyway. For the same purpose and with approximately the same results, you can hit from top to bottom on the bridge of your nose. It's harder to hurt your nose, but it's easier to hit.

Side punches can target not only the jaw, but also the temple. Blows to the temple are very dangerous, the easiest way to get a concussion, to lose consciousness - the skull bone here is quite thin, and behind it there are many important vessels. But you have to be Chuck Norris to kill a man with a fist, so don't hold back too much.

Fig.37. Strike with the base of the palm under the nose.

Well, a separate issue - the ears. Not everyone is aware that our ears are responsible not only for hearing, but also for the vestibular apparatus. Of course, the "vestibular" is located deep in the inner ear, but hitting it is not difficult. A simple clap on the ears with the palms, if done sharply and strongly, will cause the bully to experience pain shock, dizziness, and nausea (Fig. 38). It is highly likely that the victim will fall and not be able to get up immediately. The rupture of the eardrums (and they can suffer not only from cotton, but also from a fist, elbow) disorientates the enemy, forces him to be distracted.

One way or another, you need to take care of your head. Everything grows together, heals - well, yes, it hurts from the blows, but not scary. And you miss one or two good straight lines to the head - and that's it, you have already been led and there is no time for a fight, just to stand on your feet. So if there is an opportunity to cover your head in one way or another, cover it and, unless absolutely necessary, do not expose it to a blow.

Fig.38. Strike with both palms on the ears.

The opportunity for such strikes is a real "happy accident", but it falls out very rarely, for example, if in a mass brawl the enemy accidentally leaves you behind him or you have to inflict neutralizing blows on an already defeated enemy. At any opportunity, it is possible and necessary to hit in the back - after all, you are not in a jousting tournament, you have one task - to escape at any cost.

The most traumatic “zone” of the back is the spine, and its most open part for impact is the back of the neck with protruding vertebrae. Do not even hope to displace or destroy a vertebra with your bare hands, but keep in mind that missing a blow to the spine, for example, with a stick, is no less dangerous than to the head. You need to hit the spine as hard as possible - with elbows, knees, head - with such striking surfaces that themselves can suffer minimally. However, this is not the primary goal.

You need to start attacking the back from the kidneys. Where they are located, all approximately represent. In the area of ​​the kidneys, a large nerve runs along the back, so that all blows to these organs are very painful. In addition, there is a high probability of internal bleeding - not the worst thing that can happen, but it is impossible to continue the fight with such an injury (Fig. 39, c).

Further, strong pain sensations are caused by blows to the hollow between the shoulder blades and the lower back (Fig. 39, b). The point is not only that the spine passes here, but also that by hitting the corresponding muscles, you limit the mobility and reduce the opponent's combat effectiveness. You can hit here, as well as on the kidneys, as you like and with anything, if only it is stronger - rather “easily accessible” places with nerve endings close to the surface.

On the back of the head it is necessary to beat in the place where the neck connects to the head. From any blow here, control over the situation is lost, it starts to double in the eyes, the head is spinning. Moreover, this point is open not only when entering from the back. Being on the side of the enemy, you can get there with your elbow or forearm (Fig. 39, a).

Fig.39. Variants of action when the enemy rushes at your feet to knock you to the ground: a - a blow from above with an elbow to the cervical spine, b - a blow from above with an elbow between the shoulder blades, c - a blow with a fist to the kidney area.