It's Late and Someone Attacks You From Behind
What would you do if someone approached you from behind and started attacking
you? While the odds of something like this every happening are fairly small, we
should still know what to do if someone is trying to cause bodily harm to us.
Must likely this malevolent person is after money, and as soon as they have it
they'll be on their jolly way. However, this isn't always the case. If a
character such as this one approaches you, you better know how to act. Here are
four self-defence moves that will help you out when you're walking alone late
at night.
1. Make a Fist the Right Way
If
you're confronted on the streets and need to use violence to escape, punches
will most likely be involved. Though surprisingly many people don't know how to
make a punch-worthy first. To make the optimal fist you'll need to bend your
fingers against your palm so that your knuckles are facing out. Then place your
thumb between your pointer and middle finger. Keep your wrist as straight as
possible, hitting with a tilted wrist could result in more injury to you than
the opposition. When punching, make sure that the middle and pointer finger
knuckles are making the must contact, as they are the biggest and strongest of
knuckles.
2. Go For the Groin
If
this was the octagon, groin shots would get you tossed, but considering you're
attempting to flee from someone committing an illegal act, groin shots are more
than acceptable. Most likely the perpetrator is a man, this being the case his
most vulnerable spot will be the groin. Any half decent kick to the groin area
will shock the aggressor for a moment or two, leaving enough time for you to
flee. Once you have that moment, be sure that you have enough stamina to run
away. We're not saying that you have to wear an elevation training mask in preparation for your
hypothetical getaway, but it wouldn't hurt.
3. Block an Incoming Blow
If
the person attempting to do you harm goes to strike you with their hand, what
do you do? If the attacker raises a hand to strike you, it's recommended that
you raise your arm to brush aside the arm so that the punch doesn't hit your
face. With your arm raised, take a step forward and with the other hand punch
the face of the attacker. Aim for the jaw, throat, or nose.
4. No Bear Hugs Tonight
If
someone is approaching you from behind they are most likely to sedate you by
using a bear hug. When the person hugs you, try to shift your body weight lower
to the ground to increase your mobility. While doing so, try to create a path
for your hand to punch the groin of the aggressor.
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