You have vulnerable points all over your body, but most of them are collarbone up.
Also, keep your chin tucked down towards your chest.
Shane Fazen at thefightTIPS YouTube channeldescribes getting hit in the facelike a vehicle head-on collision.
For punches to the body, Shields suggests you keep your elbows in close to your sides.
Fazen notes, however, that blocking your bodydoesnt mean dropping the guard to your face.
Crunch to the side and protect your ribs while keeping your hands up.
When you get a blow to the stomach, tense your abs and exhale as the hit lands.
If they dont stop, you better find a way to escape, or try anddrop them yourself.
Youre also more vulnerable to pummeling on the ground, so its imperative that you stay on your feet.
This setup with the lead foot is whats commonly known as the fighters stance.
Its essential for multi-directional movement and for generating power when you venture to strike back.
Inthis video from the Funker Tactical YouTube channel, Krav Maga trainer Ryan Hoover demonstrates.
This can keep you upright and create some space between you and your opponent.
The combination of the twisting motion and force from your shoulder will break their grip.
The second technique,demonstrated in this video here, is for when your back is against a wall.
Theyll have to release their grip or risk breaking their elbow.
Do whatever it takes to get out of the chokehold and create distance between you and your opponent.
When you have an opening to either run or do something that will let you run, take it.
There area lot of different ways to attack this region of the body, so go nuts.
This lets you maintain distance while they tire themselves out and gives you time to find an escape route.
Illustration by Angelica Alzona.
