Conversation ⇒ Deception ⇒ Distraction ⇒ Destruction.
This sequence is typical for almost all types of attackers - robbers, rapists, etc. The exception is for attackers who need a fight and not other things. Although the last group, when approaching a loss, will also use sneaky techniques hooligan style- because he has the intention to win.

Typical situation, at 11 at night:
- How do I get to the library? And then I got lost...
A person buys into the distraction from the present time and buys into a lie, looking for an answer - and does not notice the finishing touch - the attack itself.
This, of course, is not exactly a technique (an action performed in a fight), but the example is clear. There are millions of options for performing sneaky techniques, they are limited by the experience and imagination of the attackers. Dastardly techniques - the actual actions that are used in a fight - follow the same pattern. So, here are specific examples of sneaky techniques:

According to the advice of experts (Vladimir Shekhov, martial arts theorist): it is advisable during training to pay attention to such effective ways of misleading the enemy about one’s own intentions, such as entering the role of a “downtrodden and cowardly” person, ready to obey any order of the enemy. In this case, the attack should be launched at those moments when the opponent, having believed in his own omnipotence, is not ready to counteract it. To make the use of such means more effective, it is necessary to perform appropriate artistic sketches in realistic training. In the same way, during training you should practice the use of “mean” techniques such as spitting in the face, which precedes an attack.

Also regarding the hooligan style and sneaky techniques, we bring to your attention an excerpt from an interview (Igor Klopov, director of the Perm Institute of Security “North-Delta”, is studying and introducing little-known types of martial arts and criminal combat techniques) with informative information on this topic:

-...Criminals say more simply: “You die today, and I die tomorrow.”
- Yes, it sounds scary, but the one who is making an attempt on your life does not think about high matters, and your answer to him must be adequate and cruel. Criminals have a characteristic technique with which they defeat the “good ones.” They fall to their knees, shouting: “Don’t, don’t hit, don’t kill, I beg you!”, and then rip open the hesitant enemy’s stomach.
-Have you communicated with criminals?
- I talked. And I learned many, as they put it, “jokes” from them. There are some that are completely harmless. For example,

Throwing a hat at an opponent's face,
- kicking a puddle,
-throwing towards any object in the hands, say, a lighter or a box of matches, which, even for a second, distracts the enemy’s attention.

A second is enough to deliver a practiced blow. There are more terrible “gags”: criminals have a superbly developed hidden knife fighting technique, when the knife is held in such a way that the blade is completely invisible. In criminal practice there are a lot of unexpected and unnoticed transfers for the enemy, transfers of weapons from one hand to another, which are extremely effective in self-defense, the scheme of which should be as follows:

Relax,
-Stun,
-Strike to kill and
-Hide

When preparing their employees to solve a variety of problems, the NKVD authorities often resorted to the services of people closely associated with the criminal world.
When training top-class hand-to-hand fighters, volunteers from convicts were often used - in various Soviet special services they were called volunteers, gladiators, Robinsons, dolls. Such “living bags,” or “meat,” made it possible to simulate situations as close as possible to reality. By the way, similar methods were used in other countries - the NKVD was not a pioneer in this area.

To have an idea of ​​the tricks of criminals and hooligans used during robberies, fights and other circumstances, let’s take a look at a short overview of the techniques of the “hooligan” style. We use not only Oznobishin’s book, but also personal experience authors, and a number of closed sources. After all, the study of the methods of the criminal world by the competent authorities continues to this day...

Using glass in fights
In addition to the infamous “rose” (a bottle with a broken bottom used as a bladed weapon), shards of window glass or broken shop windows are often used as projectiles, similar to ninja shurikens. They are thrown from the head, when the plane of the fragment in flight is almost perpendicular to the ground, and horizontally - from the side and from the chest.

Jacket down, cap pulled on
IN street fight often use clothes. Most readers, of course, know the method of “shopping in the dark” - beating, as a rule, by several attackers one unfortunate person, deprived of the opportunity to see and resist due to a jacket, blanket or simply a piece of cloth thrown over the head and upper body.
A cap pulled over the eyes in a fight or a jacket pulled down from the shoulders to the elbows also fetters the person being attacked, although to a lesser extent. A headdress, muffler, cloak or jacket thrown at the enemy's face allows you to deprive him of orientation for a split second, and therefore gain a significant advantage.

Sambo wrestlers and judokas are well aware of the shocking blow to the neck with the collar of a kimono, which allows you to momentarily deprive your opponent of orientation, or even consciousness. A similar technique was used by the Odessa urkagans for unexpected attacks, robberies, and settling scores. It was considered especially chic to rush to the victim in the crowd with joyful cries of greeting, inflict a brutal headbutt in the face with a simultaneous slap of the collar on the neck, pick out his pockets and disappear, leaving the robbed in a semi-fainting state in a few moments. To grab the lapels of a jacket or coat, the criminal pretended to adjust the clothes on his “friend” - he pulled the captured lapels up, thereby increasing the gap between the neck and the collar.
One of the techniques of domestic “ringers” from port cities was the method of turning a person upside down and then hitting him on the ground, borrowed from dockers. The technique was performed by two people and originated from the method of carrying heavy bags. Here, too, a collar was used, but not for cotton, but for gripping. One of the prohibited techniques in judo is an attempt to strangle along the mouth line - it threatens with tearing of the cheeks, injuries to the lips and even dislocation of the lower jaw. In a criminal environment, the technique was used quite often, although, as a rule, suffocating collars were not held in high esteem by bandits.
In fights, grips are also often used on other parts of clothing, including trousers; when knocking to the ground, shoes removed from the foot are also used as brass knuckles or a club. As for the waist belt, many methods of its use, which were in service with the Tsarist secret police, also received their registration in the criminal environment. Some of them are so widely known that even schoolchildren are familiar with them - for example, tying with a double belt loop. And if in most of the cases described, the special services borrowed the technology of the criminal world, then in this case it’s the other way around.

About some of the blows used by the criminal element.
Headbutts to the face.
A head blow to the face, which we already talked about in the chapter “On close combat,” in our opinion, is much more dangerous than previous blows - delivered quickly and at close range, it is almost irresistible. True, some competent persons recommend bending down quickly at the moment of attack, which is why the attacker smashes his face on your skull, but such defense requires exceptional speed and resourcefulness. We rather recommend tilting the upper body back while simultaneously uppercutting with the hand closest to the opponent; or, when getting acquainted with free wrestling, quickly lean back, tripping the opponent and sharply pulling him towards you. Or do a throw with your foot in the stomach. Even better is to keep the enemy away from a distance convenient for such an attack.
We once again insistently remind you that of all the techniques of bandits, this last one is one of the most dangerous, from which it is extremely difficult to defend. They grab you by the clothes or behind the back of your head with both hands and headbutt your open face with terrible force. Many of them use only this technique, but they apply it skillfully, very quickly and on time. Since this strike is very good, you need to learn how to perform it yourself.
A head impact can be incredibly powerful. And here a bag of sand is the most convenient equipment for training; it will give you the necessary speed and harden your skull and neck.
We do not recommend using this blow specifically, but if the opportunity presents itself, use it, especially when fighting close. On the other hand, if you have to deal with an opponent much taller than you, you can easily make him lose his balance by headbutting him in the stomach. While the head pushes forward, the hands, clasping the opponent's legs as close to the feet as possible, pull back, both movements must be well coordinated and performed with maximum speed.
But it is also necessary to anticipate the case when you fall for a headbutt and the enemy knocks you down. At this moment, he has the upper hand over you and is convinced of imminent victory. Do not worry. If you are familiar with the art of hand-to-hand combat, then using the “reverse hand lock”, you have a chance of winning.

Turning out clothes
One of the frequently used techniques in the world of criminals is to suddenly pull down your outer clothing from your shoulders to your elbows and turn the lining up, and, thus linking your movements, they strike. If you are captured in this way, the best thing to do is to throw yourself on the ground, due to which the enemy will either let go of you or fall with you. In either case, you can easily deal with it. If you remain standing, do not try to defend yourself with your hands tied by the sleeves of your clothing; Throw on the last one first, shaking your shoulders.

Bites
If someone tries to bite you, for example, on the hand, do not pull it away; on the contrary, push it forward with all your might. The result will be sad both for the teeth and for the mouth of the “cannibal”.

Grandfather Francois's blow
It is described in almost all self-defense manuals, but is used only by Parisian Apaches. The blow is nevertheless famous. To “rob” a gentleman according to Grandfather Francois’s method, they sneak up on him from behind, throw a scarf around his neck and, tugging, tip him back, while simultaneously making a half-turn and throwing the victim onto his back. At that time, the second apache picks out his pockets, taking advantage of the victim's helpless position. This blow is dangerous. Protection, firstly, consists in constantly looking around and making sure that in a deserted place the zavami does not follow on his heels. Then, if you feel that the scarf is being thrown, immediately throw yourself on the ground - the loop will either pass you by, or fall into another place and prevent you from defending yourself.

This article will talk about self-defense without the use of weapons, hand-to-hand combat techniques, and how to get out of a street fight with minimal losses.

Every day, leaving home, or, conversely, returning home along a dark street, people are at risk of attack by criminals.

Some of the antisocial elements are even capable of killing a person just because he liked the jacket or expensive phone of a late citizen.

How to protect yourself from them? Yes, you can buy , or . But you still need to get the shocker, and it’s not easy to do this with shaking hands, the same goes for a pistol, but a spray can cannot be used in a headwind, or in a closed room.

There is a second option to ensure your own safety - learn basic hand-to-hand combat techniques. You don’t need to be a titled boxer or have a black belt in karate; it’s enough to master two or three simple techniques

to fight off one or even two gopniks.

Features of self-defense on the street

First of all, you need to remember that the street is not a sports section, no one will follow any sports and moral rules. A street fight, in general, is devoid of any rules.

In addition, the factor of surprise is triggered: a person returning through a dark park does not know from behind which bush a criminal will jump out at him, and when this happens, the strong fear experienced at the moment of the attack prevents him from taking adequate actions. All this leaves its mark on the possibilities of self-defense from attacks.

Best shots
To learn these techniques and strikes, you don’t need to go to a specialized section, just have a little time and a friend with whom you can train. Strikes for self-defense must be effective and aimed at quickly incapacitating the enemy. Considered traditional

direct blow.

You should hit the enemy's nose, eyes or jaw; it is much better if the blow is delivered not with a fist, but with an open palm. Attention:

If an unprepared person strikes with a fist, then a strong blow can tear the joint capsule of the fingers and even crush the knuckles.

A palm strike is less traumatic for the defender, and causes more powerful damage to the enemy, since a very wide area is affected. Another effective strike for self-defense is uppercut - punch from bottom to top to the jaw

enemy.

Uppercut - blow from below to the jaw

For effective self-defense on the street, you can use not only punches from the boxing arsenal, but also “forbidden” techniques. Banned in sports, because everything is allowed on the street. The most famous "mean" blow is

kick to the groin.

Works flawlessly. You can hit with either your foot or your knee. To strike with a knee, you need to grab the opponent's chest with your hands and pull towards yourself, simultaneously striking. Or you can not make a grab, but simply take a step forward and strike below the belt. This technique also works excellently if the enemy is grabbed by the throat.

You don’t need to bend your leg at the knee and then shoot your shin like in taekwondo, you just need to throw an oak kick with your leg, sharply lifting it up.

The next effective technique in a real street fight is kick under the kneecap with your toe.

This is very painful and immediately discourages the criminal from continuing his actions. A blow delivered from the side can knock a person down, but if you hit it directly, and even with great force, you can break a shin bone.

Another extremely effective fighting technique is a sharp blow to the solar plexus. You can hit with either a fist or an open palm.

It takes your breath away and causes severe pain, which neutralizes the attacker for a long time.

If the enemy begins to choke you, you can try poke his eyes out with your fingers. To do this, clasp the enemy's head with your palms from the sides, and place your thumbs in the eyes. You need to press with all your might; if the enemy does not want to remain blind, he will stop strangling.

Self-defense in confined spaces

Quite often, attacks occur in a confined space: on a staircase, elevator or entrance, where there is nowhere to turn around, there is no room to swing. Strikes for self-defense in a cramped room must be sharp, accurate, and very, very effective. In addition to kicking the groin, you can punch in the throat criminal.

Good to know: The throat is not as strong as the head or face, so there is no need to be afraid of breaking your fingers.

It can be called very effective and spectacular side elbow strike. You should hit the temple or jaw. The blow is delivered suddenly and very sharply, and it is advisable to turn the body, but even without this turn the enemy will receive severe injuries.


Light blows, like clapping your palms, are strictly contraindicated in a street fight;

Consequences

Every person has the right to self-defense from attacks on his life and health, but with the right comes responsibility.

If the attacker has lost consciousness as a result of your actions or is clearly unable to continue aggression, under no circumstances should you finish him off.

Finishing off a defeated enemy is punishable.

You should leave the scene of the fight as quickly as possible and call the police; you can also tie up the enemy and wait at the scene of the fight for the arrival of law enforcement officers. The only thing you can't do is finish off. And lastly, if the criminal has a knife or any other weapon, you should not engage in battle, it is better to run away, or give him what he demands. Health is more valuable.

Watch a video about how wrestling techniques can be used effectively in a street fight:

To areas where vulnerable points are located housings, include the perineum, solar plexus, ribs, heart, liver, spleen, armpits, kidneys, tailbone.

Many large vessels and nerves pass through the perineal area; above are the genitals, which themselves are very sensitive. A blow to the perineum causes a painful shock and the danger of bladder rupture.

The solar plexus point is located in the center of the chest. Many vital organs (heart, liver, stomach) are located near the solar plexus.

This is where the largest concentration of nerves is located. There are no ribs in this area, so it is unprotected and a blow to it produces a very strong painful effect.

Painful shock, difficulty breathing, stomach bleeding, interruptions in heart function, loss of consciousness - this is not a complete list of the consequences of such a blow.

By their structure, ribs are the most fragile bones in humans. Therefore, fractures of the 5th-8th ribs occur even with impacts of moderate force.

In the area of ​​the lower ribs are the liver and spleen. A blow to the liver is especially effective, since, even if not very strong, it leads to damage to the organ, which entails complete incapacitation of the enemy. The liver is located under the lower ribs with right side, and you should strike with your left hand (fist, elbow, edge of the palm) and knee in close combat, or use a direct strike with your left leg from a medium distance and your right leg from the side (external edge of the foot). Similarly, blows are applied to the area of ​​the spleen, taking into account that it is on the left.

Broken ribs cause painful shock, and their fragments can damage vital organs.

The armpits contain large blood vessels and nerves. Unlike many other areas of the body, they have neither bone nor muscle protection, so the sensation of a blow to the armpits is similar to a strong electric shock. As a result of such a blow, a painful shock and the inability to use the arm occur.

The kidneys are located in close proximity to the posterior wall abdominal cavity. They do not have bone protection, so they are very vulnerable. When the kidneys are hit, severe pain occurs, their rupture and internal hemorrhage are possible. When delivering a blow, it should be taken into account that the kidneys are located approximately at the same level as the elbow joint of the arm straightened along the body.

A blow to the tailbone area can damage the central nervous system and cause severe pain or even paralysis.

To vulnerable points heads include the nasal bones, brow ridge, lower jaw, ears, eyes, zygomatic arches, temple, occipital part.

The nasal bones are located at the junction of the nasal cartilage and the skull, between the eyebrows.

A blow to the nasal bones causes profuse bleeding, which makes breathing difficult, also impairs vision and can lead to painful shock. The most dangerous is a blow to the nose from bottom to top with the heel of the palm. It is convenient to use in close combat. With an accurate hit or even a light blow, the enemy can be killed.

On the brow ridge there are clusters of nerve endings and small blood vessels.

The zygomatic arch, located under the eye, is quite fragile and is easily injured by a blow with a fist, which leads to painful shock and loss of vision.

The eyes are the most vulnerable area of ​​the head. The eyes are completely unprotected from mechanical influence. Even slightly touching them leads to long-term vision loss. Therefore, any blows to the eyes or pressure with fingers are extremely effective.

The lower jaw is a mobile bone formation, and this is its vulnerability, since a blow delivered to this place can cause its displacement with simultaneous rupture of the muscles attached to the fixed part of the skull, as well as crush the bone, which leads to painful shock and loss of consciousness from the enemy. In boxing, this point is known as the knockout area.

When struck in the brow ridge, the vessels burst, causing hemorrhage into the eyes, which impairs vision, and the impact on the nerve endings guarantees a strong pain effect.

A blow to the chin can cause the opponent to lose consciousness as a result of a concussion or a broken lower jaw. As a result of a blow delivered from below, the tongue can be seriously injured.

Hitting the ears with your palms leads to damage to the outer ear and, as a result, to deterioration of hearing.

In the area of ​​the temple, the bones of the skull are thinnest and can be pierced with a relatively weak blow. The consequences of fractures at these points can be fatal.

The area near the ears contains many blood vessels and nerves, so a blow here causes bleeding and loss of consciousness due to painful shock.

When the enemy turns, along with blows to the kidneys, blows to the back of the head are dangerous. In this case, the base of the skull is affected, and if the blow is strong enough, the consequences can be very severe, and with a not very effective attack, the enemy temporarily loses the ability to navigate and experiences pain.

The neck is home to vital blood vessels on the sides, cervical vertebrae on the back, and the extremely vulnerable Adam's apple in the throat. Strong blows that damage the vertebrae can cause paralysis. Side blows to the neck, performed with the edge of the palm, can cause a sharp disruption of blood circulation in the brain, which, in turn, can lead to loss of consciousness. A precise blow to the throat, in addition to severe pain, causes breathing to stop due to a sharp contraction of the muscles in the throat area.

Vulnerable points of the lower and upper extremities include the kneecaps, the outer and inner parts of the knee, lower leg, foot, thigh muscles on the legs and elbow joint, hands and fingers.

A direct blow to the outer part of the knee leads to the destruction of the joint due to its unnatural deflection in the other direction and causes severe pain and immobility of the knee.

The most effective attacks are on the elbow joint and kneecap of the supporting leg. A blow to these areas causes severe pain and joint stiffness.

A blow to the inside of the knee damages the ligaments and tendons around the kneecap, causing severe pain and immobility of the knee joint.

A blow to the kneecap causes its displacement and makes the limb immobile.

The most effective strike to the shin is to strike with the outer edge of the foot at approximately one-third of the length of the shin from below. In this place, the bone is the least protected and thin, which can cause a fracture, and if the blow is not too strong, it can cause very painful sensations.

The foot contains the thinnest and most fragile bones of the legs. They can easily be destroyed, but the arsenal of attacks on these vulnerable spots is not rich. These are basically downward strikes with the heel or sole of the foot. More often they are applied when the enemy is behind the attacker.

A blow to the thigh muscles leads to their paralysis as a result of a sharp contraction. In close combat, a knee strike is effective; at medium range, a side kick with the instep of the foot is effective.

The elbow bends, hands and fingers are the objects of attack mainly when performing painful techniques to break joints.

When there is hand-to-hand combat, you need to be able to instantly switch from defense to attack, while maintaining balance, applying the appropriate stance to each combat moment.

Typically, in racks, the upper body is perpendicular to the floor with relaxed muscles, but a tense diaphragm. The center of gravity of the body should always be one hand below the navel. Stances with the right or left foot in front are called right-sided (migi) or left-sided (hidari).

Waiting position. A relaxed stance that is used when concentrating.

Place your heels together, toes apart. Bend your arms slightly, clench your hands into fists. They should be 10–15 cm apart from each other.

Natural stance. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with your feet slightly turned to the sides. The muscles of the body, including the legs, should be relaxed. Distribute your body weight evenly on both legs. Place your arms slightly bent in front. They should make an angle of approximately 30° with the body.

Front position. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with one of them moved forward at a distance slightly greater than a normal step. The other leg should be straightened and tense, the foot should be turned to the side by 45°. The center of gravity of the body should be strongly shifted forward, which allows this position to be used when striking with kicks and punches.

Rear position. The main weight of the body should fall on the leg set back, the foot should be turned to the side, the knee should be bent. The back should be arched. The wider this stance, the greater the turn of the person’s body should be. It is used when blocking enemy strikes and when counterattacking with the front leg, the foot of which is turned away from the direction of the intended attack.

Crossed leg position

Stable stand

Rider position. Often used in combat situations to deliver the final finishing blow. Spread your legs wide apart, your feet should be parallel to each other. Keep your entire body very straight, knees wide apart.

The support should mainly be on the ribs of the feet, with the toes slightly raised. From the outside, a person resembles a rider on a horse.

Cat stand. Used when repelling an attack and counterattacking with the front foot. The entire weight of the body should rest on the supporting leg. The front leg can only touch the floor with its toes. The body should be straight and facing the enemy.

Crossed leg position. Serves to perform a series of strikes with sub-steps. One leg should be in front, and its foot should be turned outward at a right angle. The back leg should be rested on the toe. The feet should be perpendicular to each other. You need to bend your back.

Stable stand. A stable stance is used to close the most vulnerable points of the body from the enemy. Bend both legs slightly at the knees, with your feet shoulder-width apart. This stance is convenient for both attacking and defending.

Hitting technique

Unfortunately, all situations possible in a street fight cannot be foreseen, so the actions of a person under attack are reflexive, and therefore spontaneous and natural. However, there are a number of principles that should be adhered to during combat.

The blow can be delivered from any position.

The human body is a weapon in itself. You need to remember this and learn how to use it.

The direction and force of the blow should be changed, but the movement should never be interrupted.

The possibilities for striking are very wide, since any part of the body can be involved.

Headbutts. When hitting the head, the forehead most often acts as the hitting part along the hairline as the area that is the most durable and least likely to contain blood vessels. Head blows can be delivered both forward and in a rotational motion and to the face of an opponent who is behind. Shorter, jerky strikes can be performed with a sharp movement of the head with strong tension in the neck muscles, and more sensitive ones should be applied with a deviation of the body in the lumbar region to use its mass, similar to heading a ball in football. You can also strike while moving, that is, from a running start, but such a technique is fraught with the danger of injury.

When hitting the head, the target should be easily affected organs, especially vulnerable spots on the face: the nose, eye area, chin, and temple. A running blow to the solar plexus should be considered effective.

Pelvic blows. Pelvis strikes are the least effective, but they can be used, for example, in close combat. Such a blow will cause serious damage only when performed by an experienced fighter. However, when inflicted in a street fight by a less prepared person, it may be unexpected for the enemy and serve as a distracting technique.

Punches and kicks. The blow can be carried out with a clenched fist, palm, edge of the palm (hand - knife), foot, knee, heel.

Kicks have one drawback: during their execution, stability is lost and the opponent can grab the kicking leg. Therefore, in this case it is important to maintain the correct stance and direction of strikes. It is also very important to quickly return to your stance after the blow has already been struck.

1. Direct punch. Starting position – left-sided stance. Bring your right hand forward quickly. Do not move the elbow, the forearm should go along the body. After this, straighten your arm at the elbow joint. Strike with your fist, holding it with your fingers down. After striking with your right hand, move your left hand back. In this way, you can not only increase the power of the force, but also bring your left hand into the attack position. The main force of the blow should fall on the base of the index and middle fingers.

2. Punch from below. Resembles a straight punch, but the elbow of the attacking arm should be turned more inward. From a striking position, make a sharp upward throw with your hand without turning your fist. Left hand in this case, it should be pulled back.

3. Overhand punch. In the starting position, the left arm should be bent in front of the body. Raise your right hand to strike so that your fist is near your ear. To strike, the elbow must be brought forward, while the fist must turn with the base towards the enemy. Then straighten your arm sharply and strike from above with the base of your fist. In this case, the left hand should be pulled back.

4. Side punch. It should be studied after the technique of the underhand strike has already been mastered, since the correct exit of the elbow is crucial here. This blow is often effective because while the hand is brought into the striking position, the opponent seeks to protect the body, while the head remains open.

The forceful effect on the opponent is carried out by quickly moving the elbow up to the side, with the greatest load falling on the muscles shoulder girdle. When the right hand reaches its target, the left hand should be returned to its original striking position.

5. Strike with the edge of the palm from above. In order to effectively perform this strike, you need to form your palm. Press your fingers together. Their first phalanges should be bent and tense, which will create tension in the muscles of the rib of the palm.

A side blow aims to hit the enemy in the head, and the energy of a sharp turn of the body is invested in it.

The starting position is similar to that which should be taken when hitting from above.

When the elbow of the striking arm is brought forward, rotate the forearm outward, and then sharply straighten the arm. Strike the opponent's neck with the edge of the palm with an additional whip-like movement.

6. Strike with the heel of the palm. Move the striking hand back. The fingers should be bent and the palm should be tense. Hand movements should be performed similarly to those made during a direct punch with a fist. You can strike with the heel of your palm directly and from below. In this case, the elbow should move along the lower arc with the forearm turning inward.

7. Twisted punch. At first it is performed as an overhead strike, but at the final moment the forearm should be turned inward. The blow is delivered with the back of the fist and the bases of the index and middle fingers. If the enemy managed to avoid the blow to the face, then the blow is made to the body.

8. An elbow strike can be applied from below, from the side, backhand and from top to bottom. The blow from below is applied with the arm bent at the elbow. In this case, the elbow should move from bottom to top. Clench your fingers into a fist. The side elbow strike should be in an outer arc. These types of attacks can be used at close range.

9. Triple punch using the hand. This first blow, turning the body, is applied to the solar plexus (at this point of the body there are many nerve endings).

At the next stage, bend your arm and, moving your body forward, hit your opponent’s stomach or throat with your elbow. By this point, all the energy accumulated by turning the body will be spent. Therefore, a turn in the other direction begins and a third blow is delivered to the opponent’s neck or head with the back of the hand (fist) or the edge of the palm with a sharp extension of the elbow joint.

10. Back kick. When performing a back kick, the body weight is transferred to the left leg. Sharply straighten your right leg and strike your opponent with your heel, with the toe of your foot pointing toward the floor. At the moment of impact, the body should be one horizontal straight line with the striking leg. After the blow is struck, you should quickly take the starting position. This technique is effective when you need to get ahead of an enemy attack. The same technique should be practiced dozens of times, gradually increasing the speed of its implementation. This is the only way to achieve the required speed of movement.

11. Upward kick. Bring your right thigh forward and upward; in this case, the toe of the foot should be pulled back. The left hand protects the body, with the forearm parallel to the floor. Move your right hand back. Strike with the toe of the shoe or the instep of the foot to the opponent’s groin while straightening the leg at the knee. At this time, tilt the body back to deprive the enemy of the opportunity to carry out a counterattack to the head.

This blow can be used as a counter to insufficiently prepared enemy attacks.

12. Side kick from the inside. Apply to the lumbar area or under the knee. To perform it, bring your right leg bent at the knee forward. Point the knee towards the enemy, hands with clenched fists should protect the body, while the knee should cover the groin from a possible blow. Next, make a turn on the supporting leg, and then strike the opponent’s body in an arc or make a hook with the foot.

13. Triple kick using the leg. In the case when the opponents stand in left-sided stances, the attack is carried out as follows: start turning with your hips and strike with the toe of your right foot into the opponent’s shin of the same name, then move your body forward a little, reducing the distance, and strike with the knee of the same leg into the upper part of the opponent’s thigh . Continue to turn around and, turning your back to the enemy, hit his knee from the inside with your foot.

Blocking strikes

Blocking is a defensive system that allows you to put your opponent at a tactical disadvantage and turn the blows he inflicts against him.

Blocking shots can make a good impression on judges in sports. However, in a street fight, blocking blows is undesirable.

If you are unable to immediately incapacitate your opponent, it is better to run away. And only if all escape routes are blocked and you have to offer active resistance, you should use the instructions below for setting up various types of blocks. It must be borne in mind that if the bully is much larger, the block placed will not stop him.

Upper block. Used to protect against blows to the head. Bring your left hand to your body so that your forearm is perpendicular to the floor. This protects the stomach, solar plexus and chin. At the same time, move your right hand towards the left elbow so that the forearm is in front and is perpendicular to the forearm of the left hand. In an intermediate position, both hands should form a cross. Turn the inner surfaces of the fists towards the body. After this, you should turn your right forearm away from you and raise it up, while taking your left hand back and taking the starting position for the strike.

The block is considered complete at the moment when the right forearm is in line with the forehead. The clenched fist should be turned away from you with your fingers. The block with the left hand is performed in a similar way, only it should be started by turning the right forearm with the elbow down so that it takes a vertical position, and the left forearm should form a cross with the right.

Middle block out. Used to protect against blows to the body. To perform this technique, you need to bring the forearm of your left hand in front of you to protect the most vulnerable points on the body. After this, the elbow of the right hand should approach the solar plexus, and the fist and forearm should be moved to the right. In this case, the left hand should move back to its original position to strike. To complete the block, move the forearm with the inside out to the right to a vertical position. The block should be performed with the left hand in the same way. Leave the elbow of your right hand in place, while moving your forearm to the left. Lower your left hand and cover your groin, and then bend it at the elbow. The elbow should remain motionless and the forearm should be moved to the left. In this case, the right hand should move back to its original position.

Middle block inward. Protects the torso from impacts. It is performed on the inner surface of the forearm. The technique should be performed by bending the left arm at the elbow, after which the fist should be turned outward with the back side.

To perform a middle block inward, with your right hand you need to move your left hand to your waist, after which your right hand should take its place. After blocking, the left hand will be closer to the attacking enemy, and therefore the enemy’s blow should be slowed down first with the left hand, and then you can block with the right.

Bottom block. Necessary for protection against blows to the lower body. Lower your left hand, while bringing your right hand in front of the body so that the forearm and fist protect vulnerable points on the body, forming a cross. After this, the left fist should move towards the belt, and the right hand should effectively parry the blow to the groin.

Sweeping

In street fighting conditions, sweeping is very effective in winter time and in general on any slippery surface. Often the criminal grabs the victim by the clothing and puts one leg forward to gain additional support. At this moment, a sweep applied to the supporting leg without any effort brings the opponent to the ground. At the same time, out of surprise, he releases the victim and hits his knees as he falls.

Front undercut. When performing this technique, grab the opponent's clothing with your right hand under the elbow of your left hand. At the same time, grab the clothes on your shoulder with your left hand. Next, perform a sharp jerk with your arms up and to the right.

Front sweep

At the same time, take a step with your left foot towards the opponent’s right foot and perform a sweep with your right foot on the criminal’s left leg. After this, throw the enemy with your hands using a twisting motion, and then deliver a finishing blow with your hand or foot to a vulnerable spot.

Back sweep. The technique begins with the left hand grabbing the opponent's clothing under the elbow of his right hand. A forceful impact should be applied to the opponent’s head while the right hand grabs the clothing on the shoulder. Bring your left leg forward, then use your hands to push the opponent onto his right leg. After this, you should place your right foot between his legs and with a sharp movement of your arms and legs to the left, make a throw, and then hit the enemy with your hand or foot in a vulnerable spot.

In terms of technical execution, throws belong to a complex group of techniques. They are used mainly in close-range combat when there is no numerical or physical superiority of the enemy.

The throws themselves are not the end goal of combat; their task is to create favorable conditions for delivering finishing blows.

Throw over the back. Take a step forward with your right foot while simultaneously grabbing the opponent’s clothing with your left hand under the elbow of your right hand. After this, you should turn your back to the enemy, crouch down and grab his right shoulder with your right hand. Then you need to lean forward and straighten your legs, and then throw the opponent to the left and down with a twisting movement. At the end of the technique, strike the enemy in a vulnerable spot.

Overhead throw. Done after grabbing the opponent's clothing on the shoulders or under the elbows. The left leg should be fixed between the opponent’s legs, sitting as close to the heel as possible, then you should quickly and sharply pull him towards you. The right leg should be half bent, its foot should rest against the criminal’s lower abdomen. After this, you need to roll back over your back and, touching the ground with your shoulder blades, hit the enemy with the foot of your right leg in the direction up and back, behind your head. Next you need to perform a full roll back. Without letting go of the enemy, sit on his chest and strike him in the face. After this, grab the opponent’s right hand with your hands, and then roll onto your right side. In the final phase of the technique, move the elbow lever through the thigh with the help of the leg on top.

The secret to performing techniques quickly is maintaining balance and correctly transferring body weight from one leg to the other.

Hip throw. This is done after you have managed to grab the opponent’s belt or neck from behind with your right hand. With your left hand you need to grab the clothes on your right forearm. Next, you should very quickly turn your back to the enemy. At the same time, put your right leg forward. Place your left foot next to your right leg while leaning your body forward. Legs should be bent at the knees. You need to try to press the enemy to you as tightly as possible, and then, sharply straightening your legs, knock the enemy up with your right thigh. After this, you should lean forward and throw the opponent to the ground. At the moment of the throw, take a step to the side with your left foot, and transfer the entire weight of the body to it. You need to grab the enemy's clothes at the elbow with your right hand and kick him, after which you need to place the enemy's hand behind your back. All that remains is to sit on top of him and tie him up. If the opponent managed to roll onto his right side, then you need to perform a painful hold with the help of your legs.

If you had to fall to the ground during a street fight, they use the tackle technique for defense, in which you can gain an advantage and the ability to carry out technical techniques that are unexpected for the enemy due to a sharp change in the levels of combat.

For a trained person there is no problem of choosing a distance when conducting a battle. At long distances, striking techniques are used, at short distances, the technique of hooks and sweeps is used.

Tackles are used both during attacks and defense.

The tackle scheme is the same:

– sharp approach to the enemy to carry out an attack;

– maximum security when approaching;

– key tackle position;

– completion of an attack action.

The key position for tackles is to tuck in the bottom position. From a key position, attacks on all sectors are possible.

If the opponent has moved back and tries to attack from above, a blow is struck with the left foot from the bottom up and back.

If the opponent has gone to the left, a wide kick is carried out with the right foot from below up and down in an arc.

If the opponent has moved to the right and is trying to escape from the attack sector, a wide side kick is performed with the left foot on the opponent’s legs. If he quickly moves back, a wide blow is delivered from the side to the legs of the criminal from a long distance.

The tackle is made from the right-hand rear pillar. By stepping with your right foot and lunging into the right-sided front stance, you shorten the distance. The defender's hands must block possible attacks at the upper and middle levels.

The main purpose of tackles is to counterattack. For example, both opponents stand in a back stance at a considerable distance from each other. One is preparing for an attack, the second must warn it.

This should be followed by a sharp tilt of the defender’s body forward and downward with his hands on the ground next to his foot. Leaning on your hands, change your legs to move your body even further forward, while letting your right leg move forward towards the opponent in a position ready to strike, and your left resting your knee on the floor. The position of the legs should ensure protection of the groin. With your hands and left knee on the floor, strike your opponent from the side with your right leg. The blow can be directed to the groin, knee or shin.

After kicking with your right foot, you need to group yourself, pulling your right leg towards your left. This position ensures that all vital organs are protected and prepared to continue the attack. Sharply pushing off the floor with your hands and straightening your right leg, strike back with your left foot. Then you need to escape from the enemy with a somersault over your right shoulder or approach the enemy in a left-sided front stance to continue the attack. When performing this tackle, special attention must be paid to the following points:

– to sharply reduce the distance, use a quick change of levels from top to bottom. In the lower position, the movement should be fast and as close to the ground as possible;

– when moving forward, one should not forget about the position of the hands, which should ensure blocking of an oncoming attack and at the same time distract the enemy’s attention from the legs. When the level of attack changes, the enemy’s visibility decreases, and the position of the defender’s legs is practically invisible to him;

– when bending forward to place your hands on the floor, you need to pay attention to the fact that your hands are located next to the leg in front. Placing your hands further than your legs makes it impossible to observe the opponent’s actions and opens your head to a strike. When placing your hands closer, your back is not protected from impact. When performing a tackle correctly, the hands are placed next to the leg in front, the chin is covered with the right shoulder, the back should be out of the opponent’s reach, and the eyes follow his actions.

This position allows you to change tactical actions.

When performing a side kick from the knee, it is important that at the moment of jumping, the thigh of the right leg is directed strictly at the opponent, and the shin is pressed as close to the thigh as possible. This expands the strike sector and increases its force.

The attack zones for a side knee strike are:

– groin area, if the opponent stands in a front or back right-handed stance. In this case, his groin is practically open to attack by the right leg. If the opponent is in a left-sided stance, then the groin is closed for attacking with the right leg;

– knee area. It does not matter what stance the opponent is in. This impact usually results in injury;

- lower leg area. A blow to it disrupts the enemy's stability or leads to a partial turn of his body, with his back opening up for attack. Also, such a position of the enemy increases the safety of the attacker, since the opponent turns out to be half-turned with his back to the attacker. It is important to ensure proper tuck after the first kick and prepare for the timely and effective delivery of the second kick. If necessary, you can escape the enemy’s attack by somersaulting forward or to the side.

Slides can also be performed without impacts. Instead of strikes, leg holds are carried out using the same pattern.

It is very important to fully straighten your right leg to ensure a strong second kick with your left leg. Otherwise, the blow will be weak or you will lose your balance. The attacker must not let the enemy out of sight. Observation is carried out from under the foot striking. In this case, the chin should be pressed to the left shoulder, which guarantees protection of the head and readiness for somersault over the right shoulder. Perform a somersault by rolling over the shoulders. This avoids injury to the cervical vertebrae.

What if you are attacked by two or three people? In such a situation, you must first gather your courage. Try to behave as if you are absolutely sure that you will win in an unequal fight, and make it clear to the offenders that an attack on you will cost each of them “more dear to themselves.” Let your behavior somewhat knock down their self-confident courage. Well, if you see that your opponents have not given up their aggressive intentions, use (depending on the balance of power on the “battlefield”) one of three options for self-defense.

Option one: they threaten us from the front. Try to quickly determine which of them is the leader. If at first glance it was not possible to do this, begin defensive actions, attacking the largest and strongest of the opponents.” If you are not a professional, you won’t be able to take down a person with one blow to the body, so you need to clench your fist as tightly as possible and try to hit the jaw. A good side kick from below with a lowered hand with its entire mass comes to the target suddenly and has a stunning effect on the enemy, if we didn’t hit it with the right hand there too. In case of a miss on the jaw, we hit the top of the head, the sensations will also be unpleasant.
It is important not to stop striking until the opponent falls. Nowadays there are unfortunately few people who fight honestly. Every second person carries a knife, so you need to control your hands. That is, if a fight starts, you have to work until the end.

There is also a very effective and easy-to-learn technique to stop the aggressor without seriously injuring you - a blow to the Adam’s apple area is struck with a “slingshot” ( thumb moves away from the others at an angle of approximately 70-80 degrees) with further grabbing by the throat.

We place the second hand on the back, as in a dance. And then all that remains is to quickly turn the opponent back and explain to him what and how, if the dialogue does not work out, you can poke his head back so that he switches off and tries to leave.

The second option: one of the attackers has grabbed you from behind, and the other is going to attack you from the front. Leaning your back on the enemy who is hugging you from behind, kick the one who is attacking from the front. Seeing that the previous blow has reached its target, immediately kick the front of the knee and
who grabbed you from behind. The painful shock that he will feel in this very sensitive place will allow you to free yourself from his embrace with one jerk. Here you must not lose the pace of defensive actions: when freeing yourself, do not forget to strike with your elbow the one standing behind you, as well as with your foot and hand to the one who is attacking
front. Alternate strikes to the upper and lower body, which will not allow opponents to easily adapt to your tactics. At the first opportunity, step aside and push one enemy onto another - and again with the same goal: to take advantage of the confusion and deliver targeted blows to
most vulnerable points.

If such actions seem difficult to you, use blows to the groin and locks on the little fingers.

Third option: two opponents attack at once (one on each side). Shower your opponents with a hail of blows (fist, foot, elbow, forearm) in order to escape from the trap set for you. Push one attacker into another and then continue to throw punches and kicks
shoulder until both are overwhelmed.

When people take out weapons and begin to threaten them, grab any available means (keys clutched in your hand, a bottle of beer, a belt). Everything can be used, but do not forget to keep your distance, if you are not a knife fighting professional - they will cut you at arm's length.

Always think to the last, avoid conflict and adequately assess the situation, but if one of the opponents reaches into his pocket for something and tries to get a knife or pistol - immediately a blow to the groin, bent over - added from the knee. There are no more games here, because if he gets injured, he will lose by 3
meters to the head in 90% of cases is fatal or causes serious bodily injury. Sports strikes like mae-giri or low kick will not work here if you are not a professional - the enemy will most likely have time to substitute his leg and already work on you.

The street is a place where there are no rules and there is no judge, so people allow themselves to use on the street what athletes do not allow themselves in the ring. The arsenal of street strikes can be much more dangerous and effective, in contrast to sports strikes, since they are applied to the most vulnerable places and in the most insidious way. In this context, you may be interested in the article “”, - this is the system that is best used if you are preparing for street fights. You need to understand that no one will feel sorry for you, and in turn, you should also not feel sorry for anyone, but within reason.

Elbow strike

The elbow strike is a very powerful strike, but you need to know how to execute it. Like any other strike, in order to perform it correctly, you need to practice. It is performed with a twist of the leg and body, and in any case one should not forget about protection. You can perform a side elbow strike, a strike from below, and from above. If we talk about a blow from below, then it is best to aim it at the jaw. The lateral one is directed to the jaw or temple. An overhead blow is applied to the top, back of the head, and back (be careful, these are very dangerous blows).

Knee hit

If your opponent injures his knee, you can incapacitate him, which will make you the winner of the fight. Without full movement of the legs, it is very difficult to perform any maneuvers at all, not to mention a serious fight.

It is best to hit the knee if you have heavy shoes - in this case you can hit with both the toe and the sole. In case the shoes are not heavy, it is best to place the sole of the foot perpendicular to the leg.

Impact to the ankle

This strike is also best performed in heavy shoes. You need to hit the ankle with the edge of your foot, approximately in the area of ​​the bone at a certain angle.

Headbutt

By headbutting we mean hitting with the forehead - the hardest part of the head, with the thickest bone. A head blow can be delivered to the nose, lower jaw, or solar plexus. He must be strong and fast.

Rabbit punch

When hit in the back of the head, a person immediately loses coordination, and not even very much. swipe palm will operate accordingly, so it can be used in emergency situations.

Hit to the solar plexus

This blow will make your opponent think if executed correctly. Here you need to be able to punch with your fist in order to reach the desired point. This point located in the hole in the middle of the ribs.

Kick to the groin

This is a well-known street kick - not very gentlemanly, but very effective. You can apply it with your shin, the instep of your foot and your knee. If you need to end a conversation without starting, then this is the best choice.

A blow to the Adam's apple

Quite a dangerous blow, but also effective. Apply with the forearm on the side or between the thumb and index finger. This strike must be lightning fast.

A blow to the ears

A blow to the ears with the palms stuns the opponent, and he loses orientation in space. Such a blow is delivered with palms folded into a “boat”.

Bites

In the end, bites can also be used in outdoor conditions. In general, you need to take care of your teeth, but there may be times when your teeth are the last thing on your mind.