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4 Most Effective Self-Defense Techniques

If you’re in a situation where self-defense is needed, how do you know the best defensive measure to exercise? The type of self-defense strategy that you use is really based on your circumstances. Not all self-defense techniques can or should be used because they’re not all guaranteed to work. Taking a self-defense course is the best way to understand what strategies to utilize and when you should implement them. In the mean time, here’s a quick list on some moves that you should practice.

1.  Groin Kick

Not only one of the best moves, but also one that’s thought of first is a simple, swift kick to the groin. Abrupt and sudden contact to the groin can render an attacker defenseless, at least for a minute or two, and that’s all the time you need to make a quick get-away.

2.  Eye Jab

The eyes are soft and easy targets. Using your fingers and thrusting them into the eyes is effective because it’s usually not expected. Keep in mind that an eye jab is used to disarm an attacker, not blind them. A well-delivered eye jab will cause pain, blurry vision and eye watering and that can buy you a few seconds to escape.

3.  Foot Stomp

Assailants need to be in close proximity to you in order to attack and this can be advantageous for this next move. Using all your might, stomp down on the top of the foot with your heel. Not the toes, but the long metacarpal bones that connect to them. With enough force you have the potential to break the bones and certainly delay the attack. This window of opportunity is all you need to flee the scene to safety.

4.  Headbutt

If you’re arms and hands are being restrained, use what you’ve got - your noggin. Your head can be used as a battering ram to slam into an attacker’s nose, face and mouth. Use your skull to slam into vulnerable and accessible facial areas with full force. Again, the goal is to create a diversion so that you can run for help.

As with any technique, practice makes perfect. If you haven’t used self-defense techniques before or in quite awhile, consider enrolling in a course to get freshened up. Choosing to be prepared is planning for survival.