IRONCHEF wrote:
I'm surprised nobody mention kicking out a knee! I know back in high school, my friend taught me a quick, inconspicuous, devastating cross over back kick to the knee..and a side kick. Push that knee when the dude approaches you...bam...no more...anything for that guy..ever. So if you want to stay away from said dirtbag, feint like you're scared, back up a few steps quickly provoking him to take courage and charge you...then time one of his foot steps to when you'll step on his knee (or actually kick it with your weight behind it), and watch it hyper extend, snap, and then you'll see real pain...but make sure the dude is worthy of never playing soccer again before you choose this method. Knees are delicate, and easy to pop out of place...practice plenty before attempting..and again, only attempt to bust someone's knee if truly deserving (life/death situation where you don't want to kill but "stop" him).
That's Shotokan Karate!!! Knee strikes, throat strikes, rib strikes, temple strikes, upper cuts. Which is why I won't teach it to my son until he learns responsibility. I always tell me wife, if you are ever attacked, chop the throat or hard palm the chin, kick the groin, then run away.
Another advice. Spar with your buddies. Nothing beats being able to take and roll with the punches.
Last edited by Ilocano (2008-02-20 17:17:22)