Real-life combat is different than the fight inside the octagon. Outside the ring, you need some effective self-defense combos to get out of trouble. There are some basic points which every person should know about for their safety, as well as being fit, one should know how to protect themselves. Let’s talk about some vital points, basic combos, and moves that a normal person can use for their protection.
Basic Self-Defense Combos Everyone Should Know About
Elbow Strikes
Extremely powerful and impactful self-defense move to use in an adverse situation, which can also lead to a knockout. When a person gets closer than someone’s arm’s length and a danger can be sensed, an elbow strike straight to the face can knock a person down easily and also leave them with a cut, where ample time will be present to escape from such a situation.
Knee Strikes
Another lethal self-defense move to include in your arsenal, a straight knee strike on the groin or obliques of the opponent can cause severe damage, with a possibility of damaging the liver. Grab the head of your opponent with your arms and pull it down. At the same time, attack with knee strikes, destroying the rival with this lethal move.
Head Butt
This move is banned in professional MMA or Combat sports fights, though in real life there are no rules, and to save yoursel,f do the best you can for your safety. Hitting the opponent with your head on their face, specifically at the nose or eyes are will blind them for a considerable period. This move can be a lifesaver and is very effective for self-defense during intense situations.
Jab, Cross, and Push kick
This is a powerful combo that can easily smack down the rival and put them to sleep as well with a great amount of pain. Starting with Jab, which is a straight punch from your leading hand, then a cross from the other hand, followed by a push kick.
After the punches, the opponent can lose their visibility and consciousness. After the push kick, the rival will be left with excruciating pain in the stomach area along with punches impact on the face.
Eye Gauge
As the name suggests, this attack is used to gauge the eyes of the opponent with your fingers and completely blind them. This is banned from all the MMA fights, but an effective move in the need of emergency where there’s no option but to stabilize the opponent by taking their sight.
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