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The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self Defense and Combat Sports

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Striking vital targets is a critical skill for self-defense and combat sports. By targeting the most vulnerable areas of the body, you can incapacitate an opponent quickly and effectively. However, striking vital targets is not as simple as it may seem. There is an art and science to it that must be mastered in order to be effective.

The human body is home to a number of vital targets that can be struck to cause serious injury or even death. These targets include:

The head: The head is the most vulnerable target on the body. A blow to the head can cause a concussion, skull fracture, or even brain damage.
The neck: The neck is another vulnerable target. A blow to the neck can crush the windpipe or cause a spinal cord injury.
The chest: The chest contains the heart and lungs. A blow to the chest can cause cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
The abdomen: The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and other vital organs. A blow to the abdomen can cause internal bleeding or organ damage.
The groin: The groin contains the testicles (in men) or ovaries (in women). A blow to the groin can cause extreme pain and incapacitation.

Striking vital targets is not simply a matter of hitting them as hard as you can. There is a technique to it that must be mastered in order to be effective. The following are some tips for striking vital targets:

Vital Point Strikes: The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-defense and Combat Sports: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports

by Sang H. Kim

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Aim for the center of the target: When striking a vital target, aim for the center of the target. This will give you the best chance of causing the most damage.
Use a closed fist: When striking a vital target, use a closed fist. This will concentrate your force and make your strike more powerful.
Drive through the target: When striking a vital target, drive through the target. This will help you to penetrate the target and cause more damage.
Follow through: When striking a vital target, follow through with your strike. This will help you to keep your power behind the strike and increase its effectiveness.

In addition to the art of striking vital targets, there is also a science to it. The following are some scientific principles that can be applied to striking vital targets:

The law of inertia: The law of inertia states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. This means that when you strike a vital target, your fist will continue to move through the target until it is stopped by something. This is why it is important to follow through with your strike.
The principle of leverage: The principle of leverage states that a small force can be used to move a large object if the force is applied at the right point. This means that you can use a relatively small amount of force to strike a vital target if you apply your force at the right point.
The concept of momentum: Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity. This means that the heavier your fist and the faster you swing it, the more momentum you will have. Momentum is important in striking vital targets because it helps you to penetrate the target and cause more damage.

Striking vital targets is a critical skill for self-defense and combat sports. By understanding the anatomy of vital targets, the art of striking vital targets, and the science of striking vital targets, you can develop the skills necessary to incapacitate an opponent quickly and effectively.

Vital Point Strikes: The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-defense and Combat Sports: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports

by Sang H. Kim

4.7 out of 5