You don’t need to take a self-defense class or have a black belt in karate to know how to properly defend yourself. There are a few target areas you can focus on to make sure you have the best chance to escape or weaken your attacker, regardless of his/her size and strength.

Simple but Effective Means of Self-Defense

Get the eye

Keep your fist open in a way that your fingers are sprouted out and can hit the eyes. Naturally, humans are rather sensitive with their eyes. If you think your attacker is physically stronger than you then make sure you hit his thigh with an intensity that causes maximum pain.

Quick tip: Don’t make your action too obvious to your attacker by just spreading your fingers out in the front. Keep your hand movement as subtle as possible.

Ear Attack

Ears can be easily torn off they require only 10 lbs. of pressure to do so. Furthermore, a real hard slap around the ear can send off the attacker to a state of shock, immediately. Tearing off your opponent’s ear causes more pain than a punch.

Chop, chop

Keep your palm flat and strike with the edge of your hand—the beginning of your wrist and top of your pinkie finger. Target for the neck, near the throat or on nose and leave the opponent unconscious.

Break a finger

Smartly grab the palm of your assailant and bend his fingers to an extent they break. If your attacker is armed then it is better not using this technique. In a stressful time like this when you’re threatened by someone, you won’t be remembering difficult movie stunts or karate tricks but some simple and useful tricks can be of great help.

Bite

The most sensitive areas like fingers, neck or ear can inflict extreme pain. If you are within close range of your attacker, this is the best technique to use and can give you time to run.

Tips to Keep in Mind

• Always carry some sort of weapon like a folding knife or extremely strong pepper spray.
• You should always carry a flashlight with you so that if your attacker takes you to a stranded place and you somehow manage to escape, you have something to use for help.
• If your attacker is armed, don’t try to intimidate him/her.
• If your attacker is unarmed then give an impression that you’re not afraid and have the power to call for help.
• Teach your children how to respond in an emergency and give them code words to remember if they are ever in trouble.
• If you’re unfortunately stabbed or wounded then you should know how to provide first aid.
• Sometimes your best bet is to do as you’re told rather than fighting back. Trust your gut.
• Always keep some emergency numbers on quick dial.

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Article and Photo Source: Tactical Intelligence