THE SWEET SPOTS

There are a few spots on the human body you should be aware of in any self defense situation. Some are going to be obvious on how to attack them and some are not.

1. BACK OF THE NECK - this is a target that gets ignored. It is the connection point of the central nervous system and if struck hard enough can knock out an opponent. Any harder than this and you can paralyze a person permanently so strike with caution.

2. THE JAW LINE - this is one of the 3 targets in the "Knock out Circle". If struck hard enough, you can not only dislocate or break the jaw, you will knock your opponent out. Use with caution

3. THE CHIN - this is the 3rd target in the "Knock out Circle". Again you can break the jaw, knock out teeth and knock your attacker out. Use with caution.

4. THE EYES - not only will strikes cause damage but so will anything else i.e.. salt, pepper, cleaning spray. I teach my students to spit in the eyes when close enough.

5. THE NECK - the side of the neck is the more human way to strike and cause your opponent to go a bit dizzy. WARNING - straight on throat shots will collapse the trachea and should only be used in life or death situations.

6. THE COLLAR BONE - these little bones break with about 8 to 10 pounds of pressure and are tremendously painful once broken. This renders your attackers arms weak and unable to grab or hold you.

7. THE SOLAR PLEXUS - this is a secret spot just below the sternum bone on your chest and if struck with enough concentrated force, you can stop the breathing of your attacker for about 30 seconds as well as temporarily paralyze your attacker - "I speak from experience here". The breathing is interupted because the diaphragm which controls the expansion and contraction of the lungs is halted temporarily.

8. THE FLOATING RIBS - these ribs are made of cartilage and break much easier than the mid or high rib. Once broken, the attacker will have a hard time breathing or fighting with you due to pain.

9. THE KIDNEYS - if struck hard enough will cause immense pain and possible blood in the urine.

10. THE SPINE - if bent or struck hard enough can enable an attacker from walking or fighting back.

11. THE GROIN - (No explanation needed here right)

12. THE OUTER THIGH - If struck hard enough will cause an attacker to fall and not be able to walk.

13. THE SHIN - same result as the outer thigh

14. THE TOP OF THE FOOT - these bones are the easiest to break and if stomped or spiked with an elbow can cause the attacker enough pain to give up or not be able to walk or run.


This list is a quick run down of targets you should keep in mind and hopefully never have to use.


Until next time

"Be the Change You Want to See"

Coach Jay