The recent popularity of mixed martial arts has played a role in the surge of interest in self defense training. However, this sports based self defense platform has caused a bit of confusion about which techniques are actual mixed martial arts moves, bound by rules, and which techniques are actual self defense tactics that can save 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.
You would be much better off targeting the top of your attacker's foot than you would be if you used a knee strike. There are several small bones on the top of the foot that are very vulnerable and pretty easy to break. Most attackers won't expect you to attack this part of their body.
To pull off this self defense move, simply bring the heel of your foot down at the spot on top of your attacker's foot where his shoelaces are tied. Use every bit of force you have. This is going to crush those small bones and make him lift 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 put a great deal of faith in the knee strike for self defense. However, mistakes are often made when trying to defend yourself and this is one of them. Avoid this common mistake and go for a target that is much more likely to give you a better 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.
You would be much better off targeting the top of your attacker's foot than you would be if you used a knee strike. There are several small bones on the top of the foot that are very vulnerable and pretty easy to break. Most attackers won't expect you to attack this part of their body.
To pull off this self defense move, simply bring the heel of your foot down at the spot on top of your attacker's foot where his shoelaces are tied. Use every bit of force you have. This is going to crush those small bones and make him lift 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 put a great deal of faith in the knee strike for self defense. However, mistakes are often made when trying to defend yourself and this is one of them. Avoid this common mistake and go for a target that is much more likely to give you a better offensive position.
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