Lethal weapon is considered deadly because it can kill the opponent. Some examples of lethal weapons are guns and hand guns. These are weapons you cannot find easily in the open market, you will need a special permit with a lot of screening before you can be allowed to use or sell it. If you are succeeded in buying one, a lot time is also needed before you can master its use perfectly because they are considered lethal and deadly.

It is also necessary that you know how and where to fire the gun and license is also required before you can use it for anything because you must not be caught with an unlicensed gun, otherwise you will face the long arm of the law. However, you have got to know that your gun can also be used against you especially if your assailant laid hand on it, he might like to kill you with it. This why an adequate training and practices is needed before it can be used as an instrument for self defense.

1. Stamp heavily on the foot:

This is the easiest technique that everyone can use easily in case if opponent is trying to grasp you.  If you stamp on the foot of opponent, it will generate much time for you to escape but the basic drawback of this techniques is that it is not as effective as others techniques are.

2. Smack on ear:

Ears are considered as a sensitive part of a human body. So smacking at the ear causes intense pain or even it can cause serious damage to the eardrum. This self-defensive technique is mostly preferred by the experts.

3. Kick at knees:

This is also an effective self-defense technique because it causes much pain to the attacker as well as it will resist him/her in following you.

4. Punch at solar plexus:

Solar plexus is the sensitive area of a human’s body that is just above to the stomach. Punching at the attacker’s solar plexus will make it difficult for him to breath.

5. Do a combo:

“Do a combo” mean to hit the attacker with two, three or more attacks collectively one after the other. This technique will cause him/her much damage and your chances to escape will be enhanced.

In this piece, we’ll explore the difference between using muscle and relying upon a well-honed methodology. I will explain when the former works and when it can cause issues. I’ll also explain how relying upon your strength when executing moves hampers your long-term development as a karate skills student. Lastly, we’ll have a look at the biggest limitation of using strength.

Brawn Versus Strategy In Martial Arts

Most self-defense skills students have a tendency to rely on their muscle as a backup option. That is, they will use it to compensate for poor technique. For instance, imagine you are attempting to perform a takedown on your contestant in a tournament. If your execution is defective, and you are unable to take your competitor down, you may naturally use your strength to’force it’ to work. That’s a dangerous precedent to set as it occurs without thinking. Likewise, it reinforces itself as a viable option over a period of time.

Relying on your muscle can work in some circumstances. As an example, if your adversary is smaller or weaker than you, it’ll be comparatively simple to suppress him or her. On the other hand, even a smaller adversary with actual methodology (and a little aggression) can most likely beat you. That makes relying on your muscle dangerous.

Preparing For Failure

One of the most unfortunate results of using strength as a compensatory measure for poor method is that, in doing so, you’ll set yourself up for failure. Here’s why : to use your muscle as leverage against your opponent, your intelligence instinctively causes your body to hold a specific, grounded position. Mostly, that position will restrict the efficacy of whatever move you are making an attempt to perform.

If that move proves ineffectual, you will start to believe that it doesn’t work. Actually, it does work with better strategy. However the seed will have been stitched. You will either retire that move or focus on performing it with more muscle. Your consciousness will never give you the opportunity to perfect your strategy.

The Limitation Of Muscle

Above, we touched on the most important limitation of using strength while performing martial arts : your position. When you prepare to use raw force to strike, block, or take down your opponent, your mind inspires your body to find a base. Your feet will position themselves at shoulder width, you could spontaneously lower into a sophisticated crouch, and your body will flex.

In this position, you’ll lack pliability and fluidity. You’ll also lack striking range because your reach will be limited. These factors will significantly scale back your power ( not the same as strength ) and efficacy. You will be able to perform a takedown if your opponent is positioned properly within your range, but that is a lot to leave to risk.

So, is muscle significant in your martial arts training and competition? Yes, but only in a limited fashion. You could have the strength that a person your size and build would normally possess. However bear in mind that being valuable in the self-defense skills is about achieving mastery of style and technique. That needs flexibleness and range. If you’re only trying to force your moves to work by applying muscle, you will be far less successful.

I like to call it “Stun and Run,” others call it “Bash and Dash.” Whatever you call it, it works the same. You strike the opponent one time to give you enough time to run away. My instructor thought this would be all I was capable of doing. Whether I could do more or not doesn’t matter. It has served me well.

I never go for the groin. Men expect this, and it does not drop every man. I choose a more stunning place. I cannot say over the Internet my choices, as they are very dangerous and should only be used under the guidance of a trained martial arts teacher. Some self-defense techniques are just too dangerous to use in any situation other than life threatening.  

However, there are a few non-life threatening techniques I can share. First, box the ears. This works as a good stunning device. If you are tall enough, this causes dizziness and disorientation for a few seconds, just long enough for you to run away.

Second, kick the knee. This can break the knee or at least drop your attacker for a second. Kicking with your shin works better than kicking with your toes. This is effective no matter how tall you are.

Third, is the reverse head butt. This works particularly well for short people since attackers try to grab you from behind. Hang tight and wait for them to pull you off the ground. When they have pulled you up, throw your head back smacking them in the nose. If you throw your head back hard enough, you can break the nose and run away.

The best self-defense method is training. Find someone to teach you and then practice the moves. This way you will be ready if and when you are ever attacked.

Home safety has become unpredictable nowadays. Crime has been unexpectedly increasing. Burglars, rapists, and serial killers have threatened each and every American home.

As a resident, how are you going to respond to this devastating situation? Would you just sit around and not pay attention? In such upsetting circumstances, would you fight for justice? Aren’t you scared and bothered, thinking that your family might be the next victim?

The government has launched several programs, which have significantly reduced the occurrence of crime in the country. It’s true that cops are responsible for targeting criminals. But it doesn’t deny the fact that victims, such as neighborhoods, have also contributed to solve such problems.

Technology, in this case, has been one of the factors why people have valiantly faced dangerous situations like home invasions. These days have been so troubled such that protecting your own home would be considered as a main concern.

How can You Defend Yourself from Intruders?

There is a lot of self-defense mechanisms out there that can help fight criminals. You may want to use knives or guns. However, you should be equipped on how to properly use these for your protection.

Pepper spray, in this case, is one of the safest ways of defense since it won’t cause death. It will only cause your opponent to stop from attacking, as his sight and breath are impaired. When this happens, it is advised that you immediately call the police for back up.

What is Pepper Spray?

People consider pepper sprays as one of the best buddies used for protection. It has been a very common possession, as it has been trusted to boost one’s confidence, whether indoors or outdoors.

Pepper sprays come in different forms. They may either be in the form of a key chain, pen, or just the typical ones sealed in canisters. It depends on the preferences of the user. Usually, pepper sprays sealed in cans are used in households.

It contains an oleoresin capsicum, which serves as its main active ingredient. This ingredient is made from a collection of Cayenne peppers, one of the spiciest peppers of the world.

How does it Work?

This kind of protective sprays causes eye, nose, throat, and lung inflammation. It should be handled with care such that it initiates momentary blindness, instant breathing impairment and severe skin burning sensation.

In some countries, pepper sprays are limited to the use of cops. However, as crime rate is increased, it has been accepted for home use, with the condition that –it should only be used on intruders.

The person can show their action as self defense to escape from the punishment. There are certain pre-emptive measures that are another part of self defense which can help you to stay safe. First of all you should understand about your surroundings means always walk in the areas that are open and well connected and avoid the shortcuts that take you in isolated areas where the chances of happening is more.

Always informed your parents or friends about your schedule and expected return timings so that they can do something when you exceed those timings. Watch on the way when you are traveling on the public transport as the attackers are looking for the vulnerable targets. Carrying a cell phone is another way to have a contact with your family if you find any difficulty. Lastly, you should inform the police about any mis-happening occur in your neighborhood. So by taking care of these measures you can avoid the attack on you.

If you are not able to avoid the attack then you can use your force to defend yourself. But force should be reasonable, means that you are not allowed to use the deadly force when the opponent uses the reasonable force. Your motive is to handle the present situation rather to give any ammunition.

With the economic downturn of today and personal attacks up, the average person needs a more definitive, realistic, and easy-to-apply answer that they can really rely on when dealing with personal attacks.  Fortunately, I have provided such an answer to my students for well over ten years.  This answer is in the form of what I call, “The -3- Goals of Self-Defense”.  With some training, these goals are easy to learn, easy to remember, and easy to apply.

The 1st Goal of Self-Defense is simple, “Avoid the Attack”.  What does that mean?  It simply means to “…have the attacker attack you where you WERE not where you are”.  Essentially, the attacker just ends up punching “air” instead of you.  You accomplish this basically by stepping to the side which is the attacker’s outside just as the attack begins but before the attacker hits the target  -  you.  Going to the attacker’s outside minimizes the chance of being punched at with the attacker’s other fist as well.  By using techniques taught in some martial arts like Ju-jitsu, this movement of stepping to the side can be easily learned and accomplished by many with just a little training.

Unless you have highly specialized training in blocking or counterattacking, it is very foolish to try to manage a “cruise missile”, like your opponent’s fist, when it is aimed directly towards your face in a very powerful manner.  There are three reasons why blocking can sometimes be simply ineffective.  What if your block is too late and does not block the arm in time that is punching you, or your block is completed too soon to where you block long before the punch even gets near you.  And finally, what if your block is well placed but it is simply ineffective and lacks any power in stopping the punch.  In all three examples of blocking, you are going to be hit and hit hard!

As a Karate instructor of several decades, I can attest that most styles of Karate or Tae-kwon-do teach the student to stand their ground with solid blocking techniques when being attacked.  This is then immediately followed by a strike, kick, or punch.  However, as we experienced in this article earlier, an ineffective block does not stop the punch.  And not only that, your ability to initiate a counterattack immediately will be dubious at best after being hit hard by this punch.

Please remember also that the Ancients have taught us that you should NOT meet a force head on – you should avoid it.  You do not stop force directly.  It is easier to redirect it.  This wisdom in dealing with attacks is applied by experienced Masters in many martial arts today, wisdom that we can ALL learn from.

In summary, when teaching others self-defense, please remember that meeting a force directly (using the Karate example) can sometimes be unwise, especially for someone new to self-defense training.  With decades of experience, many of us have learned that the wisdom of moving out of the way when being attacked can sometimes be much more effective than blocking with the power of breaking bones.  By adding redirection with this wisdom, we find that we can be extremely powerful in controlling our attacker.  Unfortunately, we are now getting into the 2nd Goal of Self-Defense, which is “Control the Attacker”.  Watch for it.  Until next time…