What Are Some Self Defense Techniques If You Are Not Armed?
There are many self defense techniques that one could use when being assaulted by another person
. Of course, the best defense would be to not get into such a situation. We can all control where we choose to spend our time and with whom we wish to spend it. Be aware of your surroundings and never let your guard down. However, if a dangerous situation arises try a couple of these defensive techniques.
If someone approaches with a weapon, like a knife, use the palm of your hand to strike them in the nose with an upward motion. Your reaction must be swift and hard or your assailant will have time to figure out your plan and counterattack. If you're fast enough to disable them with the strike to the nose then they should be positioned so that you can kick them in the groin bringing them to the ground. At that point run for help or get a safe enough distance from them to call 911.
Another option would be to use your heel and kick their knee if they have grabbed you from the back. This would be similar to a 'mule kick' where you would raise your leg up bending at the knee and kick back as hard as to can to hopefully break your assailant knee or at least make it buckle causing them to fall to the ground. If your not able to kick that high then kicking their shin works just as effectively.
If kicking them is not a option then another choice would be to hit them with your head either in the nose or in the mouth. If you broke their nose they are going to release you because they are going to want to try to ease the pain and possible stop the bleeding. Then you have your chance to get away and get help.
In a situation where one of your hands is free use it to grab their little finger and pull it back as hard as you can. Your objective here is to break it which would put them in so much pain they will release you. Most people cannot imagine breaking another person's nose or finger, but should you be in a life or death situation you have to know that you can if you have to.
That is why taking class in self defense techniques will help you to understand why and how to protect yourself. By practicing the moves you will not be hesitant to use them in a real situation.