The popularity of mixed martial arts has contributed to a new surge in interest in self defense training. However, this largely sports-based self defense platform has also led to some confusion about what are mixed martial arts techniques, bound by rules, and what are self defense techniques with the goal of saving your life.
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions is the Muay Thai knee strike mistake that is all too often made in self defense scenarios. People get themselves locked up with their attacker and try to throw the Muay Thai knee strike that is popular in mixed martial arts. Because people often see this kind of move thrown by one of their favorite mixed martial artists they think it's a great idea. However, in real life self defense scenarios; you're not fighting in a padded ring. You're often in the streets, facing an attacker that wants to hurt or kill you.
The reason the Muay Thai knee strike is a potential mistake is that throwing that knee has the potential to take you completely off balance. Your stability is the only thing keeping you on your feet, and in real self-defense situations, you absolutely must stay on your feet if at all possible. In addition, when you're locked up with your attacker, you're generally not in a good position to line up that knee very well. Instead of throwing the knee strike, work on gaining control first and go for something that's more likely to inflict more damage and help you escape.
A better target in place of using a Muay Thai knee strike is to target the top of your attacker's foot. There are several small, vulnerable bones there and they can be broken very easily. Also, he won't be expecting you to attack this location.
To execute this self defense technique, bring your heel down on your attacker's foot with as much force as possible. You want to hit the area on the top of the foot where the shoelaces are tied. This will effectively crush those small bones in the foot, causing your attacker to raise his foot as a natural reaction.
With this self defense move, you've put your attacker on one leg. Now you will be able to manhandle him, moving him to a position that gives you the upper hand. For example, you can bring your attacker to the ground by twisting him into a follow up take down. Another option that you can use instead of the knee strike is to step outside and behind your attackers supporting leg and throw him over your hip. This will put him in the dirt.
Many people place a lot of faith in the knee strike for self defense. However, in self defense situations, mistakes can be made and using the Muay Thai knee strike is one of them. Avoid using this move and go straight for a target that is going to help you gain a good offensive position.
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions is the Muay Thai knee strike mistake that is all too often made in self defense scenarios. People get themselves locked up with their attacker and try to throw the Muay Thai knee strike that is popular in mixed martial arts. Because people often see this kind of move thrown by one of their favorite mixed martial artists they think it's a great idea. However, in real life self defense scenarios; you're not fighting in a padded ring. You're often in the streets, facing an attacker that wants to hurt or kill you.
The reason the Muay Thai knee strike is a potential mistake is that throwing that knee has the potential to take you completely off balance. Your stability is the only thing keeping you on your feet, and in real self-defense situations, you absolutely must stay on your feet if at all possible. In addition, when you're locked up with your attacker, you're generally not in a good position to line up that knee very well. Instead of throwing the knee strike, work on gaining control first and go for something that's more likely to inflict more damage and help you escape.
A better target in place of using a Muay Thai knee strike is to target the top of your attacker's foot. There are several small, vulnerable bones there and they can be broken very easily. Also, he won't be expecting you to attack this location.
To execute this self defense technique, bring your heel down on your attacker's foot with as much force as possible. You want to hit the area on the top of the foot where the shoelaces are tied. This will effectively crush those small bones in the foot, causing your attacker to raise his foot as a natural reaction.
With this self defense move, you've put your attacker on one leg. Now you will be able to manhandle him, moving him to a position that gives you the upper hand. For example, you can bring your attacker to the ground by twisting him into a follow up take down. Another option that you can use instead of the knee strike is to step outside and behind your attackers supporting leg and throw him over your hip. This will put him in the dirt.
Many people place a lot of faith in the knee strike for self defense. However, in self defense situations, mistakes can be made and using the Muay Thai knee strike is one of them. Avoid using this move and go straight for a target that is going to help you gain a good offensive position.
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