Hand to Hand Self Defense Tactics

Human beings have soft several targets that we should aim for when we are trying to neutralize an attacker. First, aiming for the eyes can blind or cause pain. The nose can be struck and cause bleeding that can confuse and stop an attacker. The throat, or the Adams apple, can be struck which will injure the the attacker and stop him. Although the stomach is soft, it can be difficult to cause enough pain to stop the attacker. A hard strike to the groin on a male will cause an attacker great pain and will most likely cause him to stop. Joints like the elbows or wrists can be effective but require more precision and force.

You body has several parts that can be used as weapons against a threat: the skull, the open palm of the hand, hammer fist with knuckles closed, elbow, the knee, and the foot.