Monday, April 11, 2011

Self Defense - How to Deliver a Successful Knockout in a Ground Fight

By Jeff Anderson


If you're like many others, you more than likely believe you would need to deliver a considerably powerful blow to someone's head in order to have a knockout during a ground fight? After all, when it comes to self defense, the vast majority of knockout blows are delivered at a time when you're standing on your feet, and in a position to throw a powerful punch. Unfortunately however, when you're in a ground fight, the rules tend to change, since you could very well be lying flat on your back, which in turn means it will be difficult to deliver a knockout blow. To make matters worse, those areas of the body most vulnerable to knockout blows may be completely out of reach, particularly if your opponent is on top of you. Even so, a knockout is still possible in a ground fight, and it remains your best option for ending the fight in the shortest possible time.

How To Knock Someone Out In A Ground Fight

When you're in a self defense situation that involves a ground fight, the first thing you need to remember is that all the potential knockout targets are situated above the neck of the opponent. Having your opponent straddled on top of you is particularly dangerous, given that he will be in a great position to deliver extremely powerful blow, while at the same time, you may find it almost impossible to land any punches at all. In this situation, your main priority is to get your opponent's target areas back within reach. This is done by grabbing hold of his shirt so that you can force him to move closer to you. At this point, not only will all his knockout zones be nearer, but one area in particular, will be in just the right position for you to take advantage of.

The Most Perfect Target To Get A Single Strike Knockout That Will Knock Your Attacker Out

This little secret I'm about to reveal concerns a part of the body which is often overlooked, and yet it provides you with an ideal opportunity for a knockout in a ground fight. The area in question is actually a pressure point located at the back of the head near the hairline, approximately midway between the ear and the spine. Another bonus here is that your opponent has two of these pressure points - one on either side of his spine, meaning you actually have two targets. Now, striking this area is something you should only ever do in a self defense situation, because not only can a single punch result in a knockout, but, if delivered with sufficient force, it could result in a fatality.

Making Proper Contact With The Target During A Ground Fight

In a worst case scenario where you're involved in a ground fight, and your opponent has you pinned down on your back, you need to reach up along the center of his body with either one of your arms. Your goal is to get your arm over his shoulder on the same side as the arm you are using. Then, as you pull him closer with your other arm, you'll have unobstructed access to your target. Unfortunately, most people simply start punching their opponent's back at this point, but of course such actions will be futile, considering the back is full of muscle. When your opponent is on top of you, and he's in the midst of delivering powerful punches, you simply don't have time to waste on ineffective self defense techniques. Instead of lying there taking more punishment, seize your opportunity to strike the target area and end the fight. To do this, you need to slam the heel of your hand onto the target with as much force as you can muster. Then, once you feel his body relax, you can simply roll him to the side. So, now you know how to deliver a knockout blow in a real ground fight.




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