Pathetic 101
Another sad case. Do not do any of the suggested and expect to survive.
1.) by the time you do step one a streetfighter will have nailed you at least six times to the head.If you are a woman he would have at least a 6" reach advantage.
2.) Streetfighters or muggers do not allow you a time-out so that you can position yourself.They prefer attacking you from your blind spot.Remember it is about survival not fighting fair.They will kick your legs out from under you since very few people can fight face down or on their backs.
3.) Any experienced fighter protects his vulnerable parts,Chin tucked in protecting the Adams apply,head sideways so one eye is protected,hands positioned to protect and attack.Most of them know how to take a punch or roll with one.Watch a boxing match and see how many body blows are taken yet the boxer keeps coming.That is what you should expect from a a streetfighter or mugger.They know the weak spots much better than you and they know how to protect their weak spots while counter attacks to them.
Also note none of the so-called experts in this thread have told you how to protect your weak spots.This is very important because the person attacking you would have the element of surprise and much faster hand speed.
incognito_NYC said:I guess you can call this "Streetfighting 101" :
1) Instead of a knife a key ring makes a convenient weapon. You do need to have at least 3 or 4 keys to make this work, though. Hold the key ring in you palm and let one key fall out between each of your fingers, then make a fist. The target to go for is the guys eyes, either jabbing or slashing depending on whether you're approached from behind or head on.
2) For a forward-facing attack, pick up one foot and scrape the inside of the sole of your shoe down the guys shin. It sounds silly but it's so excruciatingly painful it will distract him for the split-second that it takes you to make your next move ... either running or something like the eardrum-pop mentioned above.
3) Go for the solar plexus ... what's that?
It's kind of a proverbial "Achille's Heel", a weak point that everyone has.
Where your ribs rise up & meet the lower portion of the breastbone (sternum) - that's the solar plexus. Your diaphragm follows the outline of the bottom of your ribcage so this point is just below the diaphragm & in between your lungs. Even a slight punch in the right spot will knock the wind out of someone. Not being able to breathe for a second is enough to catch someone off guard like the maneuver above. It buys you time - that split second where you are in charge.
A quick jab works best ... but even better if you invert your fist so that your are punching upwards when you hit. If this is done the right way this will not only immobilize someone but, if you hit hard enough, the cartilidge at the lower end of the sternum can tear the lining of the diaphragm or puncture a lung and actually kill someone.
And it is a universal weak spot because, regardless of someones size, there is no fat tissue or muscle to protect this spot. So the guy's size doesn't have to intimidate you. All you need is one clear shot.
Now, fortunately, I've never had the occasion to use any of these tricks but knowing that you have some sort of a plan in case of emergencies is reassuring.
I should tell you, though, that my buddy who showed me the shin-splint trick taught me by demonstrating ... on my shin!!! My friends got a good laugh but holy shit that hurts like a motherfucker!
(excuse my French - don't be offended, anyone, I said French, not Quebecoise)
Another sad case. Do not do any of the suggested and expect to survive.
1.) by the time you do step one a streetfighter will have nailed you at least six times to the head.If you are a woman he would have at least a 6" reach advantage.
2.) Streetfighters or muggers do not allow you a time-out so that you can position yourself.They prefer attacking you from your blind spot.Remember it is about survival not fighting fair.They will kick your legs out from under you since very few people can fight face down or on their backs.
3.) Any experienced fighter protects his vulnerable parts,Chin tucked in protecting the Adams apply,head sideways so one eye is protected,hands positioned to protect and attack.Most of them know how to take a punch or roll with one.Watch a boxing match and see how many body blows are taken yet the boxer keeps coming.That is what you should expect from a a streetfighter or mugger.They know the weak spots much better than you and they know how to protect their weak spots while counter attacks to them.
Also note none of the so-called experts in this thread have told you how to protect your weak spots.This is very important because the person attacking you would have the element of surprise and much faster hand speed.
