Whether you’re in a pub with the boys or on the street alone, there comes a time in every man’s life when he has to fend off serious injuries. Physical attacks usually take two general forms: 1) The bar fight in which an argument of an escalation in the confrontation, and 2) The theft of the street, in which a premeditated attack for profit economic.
Unless you carry a gun or you’re skilled in martial arts, an attack can leave you seriously injured or even dead. Learn the basics of defending yourself with these tips.
Avoid a fight
In the case of a clash of bars, you can usually defuse the situation before it escalated to physical violence because of the person. You can simply apologize for an incident or say he is not seeking any problems. Common sense usually prevail, unless your opponent is very intoxicated. In that case, slowed motor skills will probably more of a danger to himself than to you.
The real danger lies in an opponent who is drunk enough to have “beer muscles” bravado, but do not drink enough to prevent physically. Your best defense is to pull back or leave the bar.
Assess dangerous situations
Similarly, if you are faced with a mugger on the street, you can usually defuse the situation by delivering his wallet, watch or whatever bully demands and avoid being attacked. This is recommended, especially if the thief has a gun.
A good strategy is to seek a way out, throw your wallet in the opposite direction and flee. The criminal is likely to go to your portfolio, allowing it to escape. In addition, through the implementation becomes a moving target and difficult to hit with a bullet, knife or fist.
Fight for your life
In either situation, if an attack seems imminent, stay calm and be ready to defend themselves. Balance your body in the classic boxer’s stance, standing and moving like a boxer. The face of his opponent by raising his hands to protect your face and neck, elbows close to your body. Bend your knees, one leg slightly forward, and spread your feet about shoulder width.
When you attack, see the man’s hands, not his face. You can react quicker to a swinging fist, if you see the arm is cocked. If the man has a knife, you want to know that quickly and keep your eyes on him so he can react. Do not panic or you may freeze.
And do not be afraid to scream for help – not a sissy if you leave it alive. Someone could come to his aid.
Know the vulnerable parts of the body
Your body can have a lot of grief, especially when the adrenaline pumping, but must protect their most vulnerable body parts. Similarly, the strike at the parts of your body vulnerable to attacking it disabled.
Eyes: Meter eyes with your fingers can cause extreme pain and temporary blindness, allowing you to escape.
Ears: Clapping open palms on both ears will produce a sensation of numbness and possibly unconsciousness.
Nose: The nose sticks out, providing an ideal target for a well placed shot, which can easily cause a painful breakup.
Neck: A single blow, strong in the back of the neck can cause a temporary power failure, giving you time to flee.
Throat: A blow to the throat can cause respiratory damage, disable your attacker and allowing you to escape, while he is breathing with difficulty.
Testicles: Most men know what a well placed shot or kicked in the testicles can do, is guaranteed to drop any man.
Knees: A strong kick to the knee joint will prevent an attacker chasing you.