Masterfu's Women Fight Back

A Masterfu Production 2011
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Body Weapons ......................................................................................................................................... 5 A Awareness/Attack......................................................................................................................... 7 B - Block ............................................................................................................................................... 7 C Counter/Control ............................................................................................................................ 7 D - Deter ............................................................................................................................................... 8 E - Escape ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Warning ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Short Punches and Strikes .................................................................................................................... 10 The straight punch ................................................................................................................................ 11 #2 Thumb Strike (Throat) ................................................................................................................ 12 #3 Thumb Strike (Shoulder joint) ................................................................................................... 12 Tips..................................................................................................................................................... 13 #4 Hammer-Fist (Face) .................................................................................................................... 13 #5 Hammer-Fist (Side of Neck) ....................................................................................................... 14 #6 Hammer-Fist (Pectoral Muscle) ................................................................................................. 15 #7 Hook Punch .................................................................................................................................. 16 (Solar Plexus or Floating Rib) .......................................................................................................... 16 #8 Uppercut Punch (Chin) ............................................................................................................... 17 Knife Hand ............................................................................................................................................. 18 #10 Knife-Hand (Radial Nerve) ....................................................................................................... 19 Tips..................................................................................................................................................... 19 Palm Heel Strike .................................................................................................................................... 20 #11 Palm-Heel (Chin) ....................................................................................................................... 20 #12 Palm-Heel (Solar Plexus) .......................................................................................................... 21 Tips..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Self Defence Techniques for Women ................................................................................................... 22 Your first priority is escape .............................................................................................................. 23 A survivalist mind set ........................................................................................................................... 24 A victim profile ................................................................................................................................... 24 React quickly ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Anything can be a defensive weapon ............................................................................................... 26 When attacked... attack back! ........................................................................................................... 26 Overwhelm your assailant; try to momentarily disable them, so you can escape! ...................... 27 The element of surprise .................................................................................................................... 27 Elbows as Weapons ............................................................................................................................... 28 #1 Elbow to the throat ...................................................................................................................... 28 Tips..................................................................................................................................................... 29 #4 Elbow to the bicep ....................................................................................................................... 29 #5 Elbow to the temple #6 Elbow to the shoulder ............................................................. 30
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#7 Elbow to the chin-jaw.................................................................................................................. 30 # 8 Double Elbow to strike or block the Hook Punches ................................................................. 31 Knees as Weapons ................................................................................................................................. 32 #1 Knee Strike (Stomach) ................................................................................................................ 32 #2 Knee Strike (Outside thigh) ........................................................................................................ 33 #3 Knee Strike (Inside of Thigh) ...................................................................................................... 33 #4 Knee Strike (Groin) ...................................................................................................................... 34 #5 Knee Strike (Face) ....................................................................................................................... 34 Combination Strikes ............................................................................................................................. 35 #1 Elbow, Hammer Fist and Uppercut Combo ................................................................................ 35 Combinations ........................................................................................................................................ 36 #2 Double Elbows and Knee Strike ................................................................................................. 36 Combinations ........................................................................................................................................ 37 #3 Palm Heel Strike and Rising Elbow Comb ................................................................................. 37 Easy vital targets ................................................................................................................................... 38 Vital targets ........................................................................................................................................... 39 High Section ........................................................................................................................................... 40 Low Section ........................................................................................................................................... 44 SAFEGUARDS YOU CAN TAKE .............................................................................................................. 46 For Personal Security ........................................................................................................................ 46 Reports on Self Defence Used By Women Show: ............................................................................ 46 Be aware of those times and places where there is a potential for attack and be prepared to defend yourself. ................................................................................................................................. 47 Self Defence When Driving ............................................................................................................... 48 Home Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 49 YOUR BEST DEFENCE AGAINST ATTACK IS AWARENESS. ............................................................ 50 REMAIN ALERT AND AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. ............................................................ 50 Weapons in your handbag. ............................................................................................................... 51 Confrontation .................................................................................................................................... 52 Fighting for your safety may be necessary... .................................................................................... 52 If you start out fighting you cancel any other options that might be open to you. ....................... 52 Meet Your Instructor ........................................................................................................................... 54 Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................... 55 Useful Articles by Masterfu .................................................................................................................. 56
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Many Women don't realize how quickly they could end a dangerous or life-threatening situation, if only they understood the core concepts of Self-Defence.
Self Defence is about your safety and not about winning a fight, Although you may need to fight,
Escaping as quickly as possible is your goal!

To prepare yourself for life or death confrontations you must take stock of the body weapons readily available to you.
Although this program is designed for Women, the techniques & strategies used are also highly effective for Men.
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Body Weapons
Self defence is about your safety and not about winning a fight, Although you may need to fight, escaping as quickly as possible is your goal! To prepare yourself for life or death confrontations you must take stock of the body weapons readily available to you. The list of possible body weapons includes short punches and hand strikes, with elbows strikes, and knees. You should be aggressive and concentrate strikes on the attackers vital points to end the attack as soon as possible
When you face a Self-defence situation remember:

That anything on your body (nails, teeth, saliva, voice, hands, feet, knees and elbows), can be used as a weapon. When someone attacks you, you only have a few seconds to distract and shock that person by using any means you have- whether polite or not. You need to forget your inhibitions. #1. You have to use what is instinctive and natural. #2. You can bite or spit #3. Use your fingers to poke at the eyes. #4. Use your teeth to bite. #5. Use your fingernails to scratch. #6. If someone grabs you on the wrist, you can hammer-fist into the attackers wrist to force him or her let go. #7. You can smash the point of your knee into your attackers face. #8. You can elbow strike into your attackers eyes as a distraction while you look for an avenue of escape.
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Self Defence (ABCDE) Self defence routines and practice of basic techniques form the best possible training combination to prepare you for real life self defence situations.
Self defence routines or drills cannot truly simulate a real self defence situation, they do help to better understand the purpose and intent of a technique, and how they can be linked together to achieve different goals. True self defence is something that must happen spontaneously in response to a particular situation, practice allows you to express your personality through the application of the material you have studied. When practicing self defence, look at your technique for very specific things, including effectiveness, reality and control. Many students go to extremes: from trying not to "hurt" the opponent to trying to "Kill" the opponent.
Remember that, if the decision is made to defend yourself, then you must execute that decision to the best of your abilities while causing the least amount of damage necessary to reach that end.
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One of the training techniques used to teach self defence is "ABCDE" concepts. These five concepts must be included in each self defence technique.
A Awareness/Attack
The personal awareness concept is an integral part, and perhaps the single most important element of effective self-defence. Just use good common sense and remember to pay attention to what's happening around you, and in an increasingly hostile world this will go a long way towards keeping yourself safe. If there is no attack, then there is no reason to defend. Screaming, and name-calling are not attacks, and do not require a physical response. On the other hand, when creating a self defence routine, make sure the attacks are realistic...not just someone sticking out a hand and pretending its a punch.
B - Block
This concept includes not only blocking but moving, ducking, parrying, and anything else that prevents you from getting hit. If you do not have these elements in your routines, then you may as well stop, because you just got hit!
C Counter/Control
Once you have responded to the attack, and stopped it from damaging you, it is time to take control of the situation. The counter concept includes shifting your position to striking your opponent for stun factor. The control concept applies to the fact that you have put yourself in a commanding position, through accurate and powerful striking or simply by putting yourself in a controlling physical position (i.e. behind your opponent).
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D - Deter
If you have gone through all of the trouble of blocking, countering, and controlling, yet you do not stop that attacker from continuing, then you have done nothing more than made him angry. Basically, "deter" means to stop your opponent from getting back up to attack again, either through; disabling physical ability (submission - knock out) or various other means of deterring.
E - Escape
If you are attacked, your goal is to get away as quickly and as safely as possible. Your goal is not to win a fight, but to escape. Of course, in order to escape, you may need to disorient, distract, stun, and even disable your attacker. But once you see an avenue to escape, get away!
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Warning
This program is for physical self defence and should not be followed if you have an injury, illness or medical condition that advises against certain types of exercise.
Do not attempt any of these exercises unless you are absolutely sure of the techniques and strategies and have read all instructions.
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Short Punches and Strikes

During an attack, punches and strikes are usually short because of the close distance between the defender and the assailant.
Strikes should be targeted at the attackers vital points and nerve motor points. Strikes to nerve motor points cause temporary mental stunning and muscle motor dysfunction to the affected areas of the body.
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The straight punch

The straight punch is a strike that is in virtually all martial arts that include punches. It is extremely versatile; able to be used from high, medium and low levels, as well as from many angles. It uses a lunging motion, penetrating motion and whipping motion. It is a speedy technique, but is also an extremely powerful one as well. This is the same technique that is the cornerstone of Wing Chun kung fu.
Hands can become deadly weapons when used by a skilled fighter. Power is generated by using the entire body mass in motion behind all punches and strikes; this is known as body mechanics.
#1 The straight punch
The defender uses this punch for close-in fighting when the attacker rushes or tries to grab. The defender puts full weight and force behind the punch and strikes the attacker in the solar plexus, knocking the breath out of the lungs.
The defender can then follow-up with a knee to the groin, or use other disabling blows to vital areas
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#2 Thumb Strike (Throat)
The defender uses the thumb strike to the throat as an effective technique when an attacker is rushing or trying to grab. The defender thrusts this strike at the attacker in the throat-larynx area while holding the left hand high for protection. Follow up with a disabling blow to the attackers vital area
#3 Thumb Strike (Shoulder joint)
The attacker rushes the defender and tries to grab. The defender strikes the attackers shoulder joint or upper pectoral muscle with fist or thumb.
This technique is painful and renders the attackers arm numb.

Hammer fist
The hammer fist can be an extremely powerful technique, or a quick stopper, depending on how you use it.
There are generally two popular styles of executing this technique. Practiced, your arm could become a power lever, devastating your opponent in both weak and strong parts of their body. Or it could become quick, but effective stop-hit. Either way, every martial artist should consider adding this technique to their arsenal.
Tips
The best place to target with this strike is the nose, since it is soft and easily broken. The hammer fist should be used as a power strike. Another place to target is the solar plexus, If you train this technique to devastating power and accuracy, you could break the sternum or even stop their heart, killing them. Be careful with this version and practice is on a dummy or bag, not a person.
#4 Hammer-Fist (Face)
The attacker rushes the defender. The defender counters by rotating the body in the direction of the attacker and striking in the temple, ear, or face. The defender follows up with kicks to the groin or hand strikes to the attackers other vital areas
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#5 Hammer-Fist (Side of Neck)
This strike can cause muscle spasms at the least and may knock the attacker unconscious
The defender catches the attacker off guard, rotates at the waist to generate power, and strikes the attacker on the side of the neck (carotid artery) with hand clenched into a fist.
Be careful with this technique and practice is on a dummy or bag, not a person.
#6 Hammer-Fist (Pectoral Muscle)
This blow stuns the attacker, and the defender immediately follows up with a disabling blow to a vital area of the attackers body
When the attacker tries to grapple with the defender, the defender counters by forcefully striking the attacker in the pectoral muscle.
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The Hook
The hook is a close-in punch launched with the arm bent. Some trainers insist on the palm being down and others say to aim the palm towards you. Either way, it is important to keep your wrist straight. The palm down method is better for this. To deliver the hook, bend your arm at 90 degrees and turning your hips and shoulder swing your punch at your target. Your shoulder and hips should lead slightly like you do when swinging a bat. Ensure that you follow through and keep that arm bent.
#7 Hook Punch (Solar Plexus or Floating Rib)
The attacker tries to wrestle the defender to the ground. The defender counters with a short hook punch to the opponents solar plexus or floating rib. A sharply delivered blow can puncture or collapse a lung. The defender then follows up with a combination of blows to the attackers vital areas
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The upper cut

The upper cut is basically a rising hook punch. Usually it is directed at the rib cage and sometimes at the chin. Like the hook, start with a bent arm, palm up. As you punch, you should turn your hips into the punch and lift your body into the punch. You must get closer to the target and keep the arm bent when making contact with the target. Try not to just swing your arm up, you must put your body weight behind each punch.
Tips
Do not lift the punching arm like an arm curl. This only generates power from the bicep and gives the target a minor slap. Do not extending the arms while punching. This is even weaker and gives the impression of a 60's dance.
#8 Uppercut Punch (Chin)
The defender steps between the attackers arms and strikes with an uppercut punch to the chin or jaw. The defender then follows up with blows to the attackers vital areas
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Knife Hand
Also known as a "the karate chop" the knife hand strike is a very versatile and useful technique for self defense. It is quick, has many variants, can be used from a variety of positions, and can become a block or parry at any time. It is found in almost all martial arts and it an excellent tool. The knife hand strike is best used for striking weak areas like the neck and temple, but can be used to strike pretty much anywhere, like a punch.
#9 Knife-Hand (Side of Neck)
The defender executes a knife-hand strike to the side of the attackers neck the same way as the hammer-fist strike except using the edge of the striking hand.
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#10 Knife-Hand (Radial Nerve)
The attacker tries to strike the defender with a punch. The defender counters by striking the attacker on the top of the forearm just below the elbow (Radial Nerve)
The defender uses a follow-up technique to disable the attacker
Tips
Snapping the knife hand out and using your whole body to add power is how to get the most out of it. If someone strikes, you can use the same motions to turn this technique into a block.
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Palm Heel Strike

The palm heel strike is more efficient than a punch in self defence because you are less likely to hurt yourself, and also because it is easier to use superior mechanics with it. Unfortunately it is under-appreciated; hardly ever used. Martial Arts like Wing Chun and Krav Maga do incorporate the palm strike, this strike is very important, and can be a life saver if used correctly.
#11 Palm-Heel (Chin)
The attacker tries to surprise the defender by lunging. The defender quickly counters by striking the attacker with a palm-heel strike to the chin, using maximum force.
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#12 Palm-Heel (Solar Plexus)
The defender meets the attackers rush by striking with a palm-heel strike to the solar plexus.
The defender then executes a follow-up technique to the attackers vital organs
Tips
Use the Palm strike as a stopper. If someone is running in to grab you, strike them in the face. Or, if it is a less dangerous situation, use it to the body as a warning, or slow the strike down to double as a hard push. This is also a good strike to use against the ribs. Palm heel strikes work the best at high and medium angles.
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Self Defence Techniques for Women
Martial arts and self defence are not the same!

Experienced martial artists know hundreds of techniques, however, when under pressure they will instinctively do what works, rather than pick a matching technique from their vast knowledge of self defence moves.
In a real world situation, an attack is over within a few short seconds.
These seconds are filled with panic, chaos and confusion, and you won't have time to think at this point. The application of a few simple principles and techniques will allow you to instantly stop any attacker!
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Awareness is the key
Increasing your personal awareness is an integral part of prevention, and perhaps the single most important element of effective self-defence.
An awareness of the reality of crime and violence, as well as an awareness of your environment, are the keys to your personal security. Being aware does not have to involve paranoia. You can't live your life expecting a problem, but you can train yourself to be more alert, and adjust your level of awareness as needed. For instance, if you have good locks and live in a decent area, you shouldn't have to be constantly on guard. On the other hand, if you're out late at night, perhaps a little paranoia is a good thing. Just use good common sense and remember to pay attention to what's happening around you, and in an increasingly hostile world this will go a long way towards keeping yourself safe.
Your first priority is escape
If you do end up in a dangerous situation, remember that your number one priority is not to fight, but to escape.
Obviously, the best plan is not to be there in the first place, but if you do find yourself in trouble, don't hesitate to take every available escape route. If you are confronted and you cannot immediately escape, you may want to consider complying, at least until you can escape. When faced with someone who demands your wallet, purse, jewellery etc... give it to them, and get out of there. No possession, however valuable, is worth risking your life over. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 23
A survivalist mind set
No one has the right to harm you or the ones you love, but violence does exist and it can touch your life at any time.
If it does happen, and you aren't mentally prepared to deal with it, you will most likely become another victim frozen in fear. The best way to avoid this is to develop a survivalist mind set. Imagine yourself in a dangerous situation and visualise what actions you might take to survive and escape, the key is to address your fears before you are confronted with them. While it is unpleasant to visualise yourself as the victim of a rape, robbery or assault, it's necessary to prepare the mind to deal with the trauma.
Preparation (while you're still in a safe environment) is the key.

A victim profile
Victims of crime are frequently chosen because they are easy targets.
Criminals prey on the weak or unsuspecting, and usually avoid people who are aware of what's going on and might put up a fight. In public, look people in the eye, keep your head up, and walk with a confident stride. This tells the predator that you are more likely to see him coming and resist. Without the element of surprise, they will likely pass you up for someone who'll put up less of a fight.
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Lights - People - Noise
Always remember that the greatest deterrents against violent crime are lights, people and noise.
These are the three things that criminals fear most, because they increase the likelihood that they will be seen or caught. Whenever possible travel in groups and in open, populated areas especially at night. Steer clear of dark areas or isolated places where criminals will have the advantage - especially if you are by yourself.
"Just use good common sense and remember to pay attention to what's happening around you and you will go a long way towards keeping yourself safe..." React quickly One of the greatest challenges to defending yourself is that in the real world, unlike in the movies, acts of violence usually happen very quickly.
When an attack occurs suddenly even though there are usually warning signs, you are at an extreme disadvantage, if you are not prepared to react. This is especially true if you rely solely on some form of weapon for your defence. They are useless if you can't get to them instantly when you need them. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 25
Try to anticipate dangerous situations in advance such as walking to your car at night and prepare yourself to take quick action. Anything can be a defensive weapon In an extreme situation, you can use many everyday objects as a weapon. A pen or pencil can be used as a dagger, or a phone or lamp could be used as a club.
Anything that is harder, sharper or more resilient than your hands can be used effectively, so take the time preferably in advance to look around for everyday objects that you could use to defend against a violent attacker.
When attacked... attack back! One of the most importance concepts of self-defence is that when attacked you must attack back!
You need to make your attacker worry about their own safety, instead of how they're going to hurt you. In an extreme situation, you may have to be vicious. Attack your assailant's weaker points, like their eyes, groin or throat. Do not hesitate, since it will only give your attacker more time to carry out their own attack.
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Overwhelm your assailant; try to momentarily disable them, so you can escape! The element of surprise Using surprise to your advantage can give you a devastating edge in a confrontation. The number of deceptive counterattacks is limited only by your imagination.
For example, you might pretend to be passive, by appearing to submit to your assailants wishes, only to attack them when they least expect it. You might also try to talk to your attacker, then suddenly throw something at their face - and run. In any case, it will be your ability to stay as calm as possible, while you keep thinking, that will make the difference. When approaching your car or home, have your key in hand and get inside your house or car quickly. Keep the doors locked, even if leaving for a few minutes. If you are attacked and decide to fight back, remember the attackers vulnerable areas: Eyes, nose, neck, groin and knee By pulling, kicking, hitting or gouging one of these areas, you may give yourself time to escape.
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Elbows as Weapons
When properly executed, elbow strikes render an attacker ineffective. When using elbow strikes, execute them quickly, powerfully, and repetitively until the attacker is disabled.
#1 Elbow to the throat
The elbows are also formidable weapons; tremendous striking power can be generated from them. The point of the elbow should be the point of impact. The elbows are strongest when kept in front of the body and in alignment with the shoulder joint; that is, never strike with the elbow out to the side of the body. Though maybe not the quickest strike, the elbow strike is an extremely powerful and resourceful technique. It is in almost every striking martial art, including kung fu, karate, muay thai, and other martial arts used in MMA.
The elbow can be used as a strike, but by slightly changing its angle it can become a block at the same time.
Tips
The elbow strike is resourceful enough to double as a block.

If you make a horizontal elbow strike, but the opponent attacks after you do, you can raise your elbow to deflect it. Also, draw power into your strikes by shooting the energy up from the floor through your legs into your hips, which flick forward and propel the strike much like a punch.
#2 Elbow to the jaw
#3 Elbow to solar plexus
#4 Elbow to the bicep
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#5 Elbow to the temple
#6 Elbow to the shoulder
#7 Elbow to the chin-jaw
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# 8 Double Elbow to strike or block the Hook Punches
Related Reading:
How-to-perform-a-perfect-elbow
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Knees as Weapons
When the knees are used to strike the attacker, they are especially potent weapons and are hard to defend or protect against. Great power is generated by thrusting the hips in with a knee strike, use the point of the knee as the impact surface.
Knee Strikes Knees are some of the hardest parts of the body to strike with.
These techniques are a main technique for the Muay Thai fighters in Thailand. Its important to know that the strike comes from a compact body. The knee strike can be done while holding the opponent or not. To do this technique you must use your force to send the strike forward, It is a powerful strike that helps to develop your kicks and gives your hips a good workout.
#1 Knee Strike (Stomach)
When an attacker tries to grapple with or grab the defender, the defender strikes the attacker in the stomach or solar plexus with a knee. This stuns the attacker and the defender can follow up with another technique.
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#2 Knee Strike (Outside thigh)
This strike causes intense pain and renders the attackers leg ineffective
Defender delivers a knee strike to the outside of the attackers thigh (Common Peroneal Nerve)
#3 Knee Strike (Inside of Thigh)
An effective technique for close-in grappling is when the defender delivers a knee strike to the inside of the attackers thigh. (Femoral Nerve)
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#4 Knee Strike (Groin)
The knee strike to the groin is effective during close-in grappling. The defender gains control by grabbing the attackers head, hair, ears, or shoulders and strikes him in the groin with the knee
#5 Knee Strike (Face)
When properly executed, the knee strike to the face is a devastating technique that can cause serious injury to the attacker The defender controls the attacker by grabbing behind the head with both hands and forcefully pushing the head down. At the same time, the defender brings the knee up and smashes the attacker in the face. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 34
Combination Strikes
Now lets put together some of the strikes youve been learning to set up combination strikes to vital areas. With practice, your combinations may become so devastating as to completely stop an attack
#1 Elbow, Hammer Fist and Uppercut Combo
The attacker tries a hook punch, the defender blocks with a powerful elbow strike to the bicep. When the attacker tries to grapple with the defender, the defender counters by forcefully striking the attacker in the pectoral muscle with a hammer fist and steps between the attackers arms and strikes with an uppercut punch to the chin or jaw. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 35
Combinations
#2 Double Elbows and Knee Strike
The attacker tries a hook punch, the defender blocks with a powerful elbow strike to the bicep and steps between the attackers arms and strikes with a second elbow to the attackers jaw then strikes the attacker in the stomach or solar plexus with a knee.
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Combinations
#3 Palm Heel Strike and Rising Elbow Comb
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Easy vital targets

In order to end a potentially dangerous conflict, you need to understand where to target your strikes. Some people think that secret pressure points are the answer--but they're not. Weak points--which are usually larger, easier-to-strike pressure points--are the best to use in self defence.
You can also strike the insides of joints and study the other pressure point areas on the body. But these are the easiest and most practical areas to hit in self defence.
Below is a list of the best places to target in real self defence.
1. The eyes. The eyes are extremely sensitive--this is almost a no brainer.

But a lot of people over look the power of just sticking their fingers into their attackers eyes.
2. The temple. Hitting the temple can easily knock someone out. Try
using a knife hand strike or hook punch for this.
3. The groin. Hitting the groin is also underestimated. But a hit to the groin will make any man of any stature bend over to his knees--even pass out. 4. The throat. The throat, like the eyes, is almost a no brainer as well.
Strike this place, or grasp the wind-pipe. All of these will seriously hurt, knock out, or even kill your attacker.
5. The ear. Hearing has a huge effect on a person's equilibrium. Slap

someone's ear and they may pass out--but they will always be knocked offbalance.
6. The jaw. Just under the ear and behind it are clusters of nerves on the
jaw. This is a knock out point used in martial arts and boxing all the time. You should too. Also try under the jaw with your thumbs if youre in a tight jam like a headlock.
7. The solar plexus. This one is a bit harder to get than the others, but
can work extremely well. The solar plexus is a bundle of nerves just under the sternum. If you punch someone there, they will experience extreme amounts of pain, loss of breath, and may even pass out. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 38
Vital targets
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High Section The body is divided into three sections: high, middle, and low. Each section contains vital targets, the effects of striking these targets follow: The high section includes the head and neck; it is the most dangerous target area.
(1) Top of the head. The skull is
weak where the frontal cranial bones join. A forceful strike causes trauma to the cranial cavity, resulting in unconsciousness and haemorrhage. A severe strike can result in death.
(2) Forehead. A forceful blow can

cause whiplash. A severe blow can cause cerebral haemorrhage and death.
(3) Temple. The bones of the skull

are weak at the temple, and an artery and large nerve lie close to the skin. A powerful strike can cause unconsciousness and brain concussion.
(4) Eyes. A slight jab in the eyes causes uncontrollable watering and
blurred vision. A forceful jab or poke can cause temporary blindness.
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(5) Ears. A strike to the ear with cupped hands can rupture the eardrum
and may cause a concussion.
(6) Nose. Any blow can easily break the thin bones of
the nose, causing extreme pain and eye watering.
(7) Under the nose. A blow to the nerve centre,

which is close to the surface under the nose, can cause great pain and watery eyes.
(8) Jaw. A blow to the jaw can break or dislocate it. If

the facial nerve is pinched against the lower jaw, one side of the face will be paralyzed.
(9) Chin. A blow to the chin can cause paralysis, mild concussion, and
unconsciousness. The jawbone acts as a lever that can transmit the force of a blow to the back of the brain where the cardiac and respiratory mechanisms are controlled.
(10) Base of skull. A moderate blow to the base of the skull can cause unconsciousness by the jarring effect on the back of the brain. However, a powerful blow can cause a concussion or brain haemorrhage and death. (11) Throat. A powerful blow to the front of the throat can cause death by
crushing the windpipe. A forceful blow causes extreme pain and gagging or vomiting.
(12) Side of neck. A sharp blow to the side of the neck causes
unconsciousness by shock to the carotid artery and jugular vein. For maximum effect, the blow should be focused below and slightly in front of the ear.
(13) Back of neck. A powerful blow to the back of the neck can cause
whiplash, concussion, or even a broken neck and death.
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Mid Section
The middle section extends from the shoulders to the area just above the hips. Most blows to vital points in this region are not fatal but can have serious, long-term complications that range from trauma to internal organs to spinal cord injuries
(1) Front of shoulder muscle. A large bundle of nerves passes in front of the shoulder joint. A forceful blow causes extreme pain and can make the whole arm ineffective if the nerves are struck just right. (2) Collarbone. A blow to the collarbone can fracture it, causing intense
pain and rendering the fractured arm ineffective.
(3) Armpit. A large nerve lies close to the skin in each armpit. A blow to
this nerve causes severe pain and partial paralysis.
(4) Spine. A blow to the spinal column can sever the spinal cord, resulting
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(5) Nipples. A large network of nerves passes

near the skin at the nipples. A blow here can cause extreme pain and haemorrhage to the many blood vessels beneath.
(6) Heart. A jolting blow to the heart can stun

the attacker and allow time for follow-up techniques.
(7) Solar plexus. The solar plexus is a centre

for nerves that control the cardio respiratory system. A blow to this location is painful and can take the breath from attacker. A powerful blow causes unconsciousness by shock to the nerve centre.
(8) Diaphragm. A blow to the lower front of the ribs can cause the diaphragm and the other muscles that control breathing to relax. This causes loss of breath and can result in unconsciousness due to respiratory failure. (9) Floating ribs. A blow to the floating ribs can easily fracture them
because they are not attached to the rib cage. Fractured ribs on the right side can cause internal injury to the liver; fractured ribs on either side can possibly puncture or collapse a lung.
(10) Kidneys. A powerful blow to the kidneys can induce shock and can
possibly cause internal injury to these organs.
(11) Abdomen below navel. A powerful blow to the area below the navel and above the groin can cause shock, unconsciousness, and internal bleeding. (12) Biceps. A strike to the biceps is most painful and renders the arm
ineffective. The biceps is an especially good target when an attacker holds a weapon.
(13) Forearm muscle. The radial nerve, which controls much of the
movement in the hand, passes over the forearm bone just below the elbow. A strike to the radial nerve renders the hand and arm ineffective.
(14) Back of hand. The backs of the hands are sensitive. Since the nerves
pass over the bones in the hand, a strike to this area is intensely painful. The small bones on the back of the hand are easily broken and such a strike can also render the hand ineffective.
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Low Section
The low section of the body includes everything from the groin area to the feet. Strikes to these areas are seldom fatal, but they can be incapacitating.
(1) Groin. A moderate blow to the groin can incapacitate an attacker and
cause intense pain. A powerful blow can result in unconsciousness and shock.
(2) Outside of thigh. A large nerve passes near the surface on the
outside of the thigh about four finger-widths above the knee. A powerful strike to this region can render the entire leg ineffective, causing an opponent to drop. This target is especially suitable for knee strikes and shin kicks. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 44
(3) Inside of thigh. A large nerve passes

over the bone about in the middle of the inner thigh. A blow to this area also incapacitates the leg and can cause the attacker to drop. Knee strikes and heel kicks are the weapons of choice for this target.
(4) Hamstring. A severe strike to the

hamstring can cause muscle spasms and inhibit mobility. The leg is useless.
(5) Knee. Because the knee is a major supporting structure of the body, damage to this joint is especially detrimental to an attacker. The knee can be dislocated or hyper extended by kicks and strikes. (6) Calf. A powerful blow to the top of the calf
causes painful muscle spasms and also inhibits mobility.
(7) Shin. A moderate blow to the shin produces great pain, especially a
blow with a hard object. A powerful blow can possibly fracture the bone that supports most of the body weight.
(8) Achilles tendon. A powerful strike to the Achilles tendon on the back
of the heel can cause ankle sprain and dislocation of the foot. If the tendon is torn, the attacker is incapacitated.
(9) Ankle. A blow to the ankle causes pain; if a forceful blow is delivered,
the ankle can be sprained or broken.
(10) Instep. The small bones on the top of the foot are easily broken. A
strike here will hinder the attackers mobility.
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SAFEGUARDS YOU CAN TAKE

For Personal Security
Reports on Self Defence Used By Women Show: *81% of women who were attacked and tried running from their attackers were able to Escape. *62% who screamed or yelled -
Escaped.
*68% who used physical force of any kind - Escaped.
Be aware of those times and places where there is a potential for attack and be prepared to defend yourself.
When walking, do not carry your purse by the handle or strap. Keep it close to your body. Walk only on well-lighted, well travelled streets. Avoid parks, dark car parks and construction areas after dark. Walk near the curb rather than near buildings, alleys or bushes. If you believe you are being followed as you walk, turn around and look. If you are in danger, you can prepare to deal with it. If, while you are walking, you are accosted by someone in a car, run in a direction opposite to the way the car is travelling. In the time it takes the car to turn around, you could be gone.
Car parks Walking at night Waiting for a bus Lifts (elevator)
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Self Defence When Driving
Before entering your car, always check the back seat for intruders.
If you are being followed in a car, do not drive home; Drive to a police, fire or petrol station, or any other well-light area.
Remember your horn is a good alarm. To prevent carjacking, lock all doors, even when driving. When stopped in traffic, leave enough space between your car and the car ahead for quick departure. If another driver bumps your vehicle, do not stop. Either drive to a well-travelled area to inspect the damage or attempt to get the vehicle's licence plate number and report it immediately to the police. If parked at shopping centre or supermarket car park, look around for anyone or anything suspicious before approaching the car. If you feel you are being watched, go back to the store and ask someone to escort you or call the police. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 48
Home Safety
Use strong locks on every door of your home, and a chain lock or peephole on all windowless doors.
Never open your door until you know who is standing on the other side. Repair or delivery persons can be identified by their identification cards, call their places of employment if needed. Have your keys in your hand, both to and from your home and car. Keep the key you intend to use poised in a position so it could be used as a weapon. Know which way your key goes into the lock. If you are hesitant about entering a lift with a stranger, wait for the next lift. When in the lift, stand close to the control panel and know where the alarm is located.
Carry a whistle in your hand or around you wrist. Use it if you feel threatened.
Do not allow anyone to follow you into your building. Just because the person is holding a key, it does not mean the key fits the door to your building.
Inform your baby-sitter of all precautionary rules you follow. Insist, for the safety of the baby-sitter and your children, that these rules be followed in your absence.
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If you find evidence that an intruder has entered your home, DO NOT ENTER. Call Police immediately!
If you receive a "wrong number" call, never disclose you phone number or name. Ask what number the caller is trying to reach and instruct the caller to dial again.
Do not give personal information to strangers over the phone, or let the caller know that you are home alone.
If you receive an obscene phone call, hang up immediately and notify the police. If calls persist, keep a whistle near the phone. At the next obscene call, blow the whistle loudly into the mouthpiece.
YOUR BEST DEFENCE AGAINST ATTACK IS AWARENESS. REMAIN ALERT AND AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
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Weapons in your handbag.
Remember that screaming may be just as important to your defence as any weapon.

nail file metal comb teasing brush pens and pencils keys anything rigid
When using these everyday objects as defensive weapons; your movements should be made with all your strength, and should be fast straight jabs or hammer fist strikes. A Masterfu Production 2011 Page 51
Confrontation
Fighting for your safety may be necessary...

If you start out fighting you cancel any other options that might be open to you.
There are a few general ideas you can employ that will greatly reduce your chances of a harmful confrontation with a criminal.
For instance, walk with your head held high to present a front of self-confidence and assurance. Attackers would rather prey on someone more timid who is less likely to put up a fight. You should also be aware to keep the expensive jewellery at home as well as the revealing clothing as they just beg for an attacker to approach you.
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While the purpose of self defence is to enable you not to live in fear of potential attacks, you should always do everything in your own power to avoid confrontation.
Avoiding the very situations that make things dangerous for you is the first step in self-defence once you leave your home. Something could happen to you in your own house, but the odds are highly more likely that if you were attacked, it would be away from home while you are out and about. You do not have to be 100% on guard every time you walk away from home, you should know enough to be not only self-aware but also aware of what is going on in your surroundings. Taking a proactive approach to your own safety can go a long way in preventing confrontation, attacks or harassment.
There are still no guarantees in life, but you have done what you can to reduce your risk.
Meet Your Instructor
Masterfu is an Expert Martial Artist and Qualified Self Defence Instructor with over 35 years of Combat Arts and Training Experience.
Masterfu is a highly motivated and hard working instructor, who frequently offers online advice and information on many subjects including martial arts, self defence and personal safety with many related and also unrelated topics in between. Masterfu is the proud father of six children, four girls and two boys. He has been studying Boxing, Wing Chun Kung fu, Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, various Weapons, Elemental 5 Animal and Iron Shirt ChiKung for over 30 years, his preferred martial art style is Wing Chun Kung Fu and his favourite form is the wooden dummy form. Masterfu lives with his wife (also an accomplished martial artist) and their six children in, Liverpool UK. Masterfu teaches (mainly private or small group) lessons in: Boxing & Nutrition, Self-Defence, Kickboxing & Boxing for Fitness, Wing Chun Self Defence, Kubotan Defensive Techniques, Knife Defence Techniques and Elemental Chi-Kung.
Disclaimer
By participating in the material contained in this program, you agree that training and exercise are strenuous in nature and therefore potentially dangerous. You are aware that you are engaging in physical exercise and that the use of equipment, training, and instruction could cause injury. You are voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risks of injury that may result. You agree to waive any and all claims or rights you may otherwise have to sue or otherwise bring action against Masterfu or any agent, employees or instructors representing Masterfu, for injury to you as a result of these activities. You further agree that you have consulted your Doctor/Physician prior to beginning this program and have been cleared by your Doctor/Physician to participate.
Be Safe - Train Safe - Stay Safe!
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Escaping as quickly as possible is your goal!

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When you face a Self-defence situation remember:

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Short Punches and Strikes

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The straight punch

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#2 Thumb Strike (Throat)

#3 Thumb Strike (Shoulder joint)

This technique is painful and renders the attackers arm numb.

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#5 Hammer-Fist (Side of Neck)

#6 Hammer-Fist (Pectoral Muscle)

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#7 Hook Punch (Solar Plexus or Floating Rib)

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The upper cut

#8 Uppercut Punch (Chin)

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#9 Knife-Hand (Side of Neck)

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#10 Knife-Hand (Radial Nerve)

The defender uses a follow-up technique to disable the attacker

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Palm Heel Strike

#11 Palm-Heel (Chin)

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#12 Palm-Heel (Solar Plexus)

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Self Defence Techniques for Women

Martial arts and self defence are not the same!

In a real world situation, an attack is over within a few short seconds.

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Awareness is the key

Your first priority is escape

A survivalist mind set

Preparation (while you're still in a safe environment) is the key.

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Lights - People - Noise

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#1 Elbow to the throat

The elbow strike is resourceful enough to double as a block.

#2 Elbow to the jaw

#3 Elbow to solar plexus

#4 Elbow to the bicep

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#5 Elbow to the temple

#6 Elbow to the shoulder

#7 Elbow to the chin-jaw

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# 8 Double Elbow to strike or block the Hook Punches

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#1 Knee Strike (Stomach)

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#2 Knee Strike (Outside thigh)

#3 Knee Strike (Inside of Thigh)

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