Fighting Techniques That Work

The martial arts movies definitely show someopponent is, you’re still stronger than his pinky
awesome fight scenes. The flying spinning kicks. Thefinger. This can quickly put you in the position of
whirling two handed sword techniques. Thepower over even an NFL linebacker.
complicated pressure point tricks. While these fighting 
techniques work in the movies, they just don’tThere are also nerve clusters at various points on
pan out in real life.the human body called pressure points. Most people
 aren’t aware of them, but if you know where
If you watch these fight scenes with a trained eye,they are, you can exploit them. Again, the waif can
you can see why they don’t work. The fighterswin over the giant.
leave openings the size of a battleship for their 
opponent while they execute their attacks. WhileA punch or a kick will usually put attackers off
spinning, they lose sight of their opponent, if just forbalance. Knowing how to use that momentum to
a second. They also stand around and hit theiryour advantage can put them face down on the
weapons against each other, rather than striking theirground. The more force they put behind it, the more
opponent. Besides, no one is really that agile or tough.they’re off balance, and the better you will be
It’s all just showing off.able to exploit it.
  
So, what does really work? Getting between yourChances are, if you’re not looking for a fight, but
opponent and his weapon effectively disables it.find yourself in one, you’re at an initial
Stomping a foot will make them release their hold ondisadvantage. However, knowing the weak points
you. So will a groin kick, punch or squeeze.that everyone has can enable you to turn the tables.
 They’re going to push their advantage, why
Some joints weren’t made to bend too far inshouldn’t you?
certain directions. No matter how large your