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How to Use Knees in Self-defense

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How to Use Knees in Self-defense
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In self-defense, every part of your body can be used to protect yourself or to fight back. Because the knee is easy to access and often is able to get into key locations of an attackers body, it makes for an ideal weapon in self-defense. Here are some tips and strategies to use it for self-defense.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Jab your knee into the groin of any attacker. This is the single, most powerful against a male attacker. To do it, grab hold of the attacker at shoulder height, then with one swift, fast and hard move, force your knee into the groin of the attacker.

  2. Step 2

    Control a weapon of any type with your hands. While doing so, bring your knee up to jab and hurt the individual at any position on his body. This martial arts move is effective at distracting and hurting an attacker so you can get away.

  3. Step 3

    Forcefully move the knee into the direction of the ribs and lungs of the attacker. If the attacker has you pinned down, you can use all the force you can with your knee by aiming for the location right under the ribs. This causes a lot of pain and causes the attacker to need to step back to catch her breath, therefore opening the door for your escape.

  4. Step 4

    Use the knee as a kicking tool for any area of the body. A well trained martial arts student can deliver enough force to cause internal injury and bleeding the same as a car moving at 35 mph. While you may not have that level of experience, fast, hard hits to virtually any part of the body can improve your chances.

  5. Step 5

    Protect yourself with your knees. In self-defense, the knees can be drawn up and placed in front of your chest and head to help protect these vital organs from assault.

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on 9/12/2008 This information is so useful for anyone and everyone we all know, thanks for sharing this.

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on 9/12/2008 This is a great artical for anyone who needs a quick self defense. I would love to print out and give to all the women I know.

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Susanh said

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on 9/12/2008 Excellent article. I wouldn't have thought of a few of these moves. Thank you for sharing important and useful information! 5*****

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