Which would be the best area to attack for self defense?

[Anonymous]

I heard all of these areas are good to aim for in a self defense situation but I’m not sure which would be the best.

eyes

testicles

throat

nose

knees

[OneViewpoint]

The best area to attack is the one that presents itself. And then the next and then the next. Some things you missed...

• Joints in general. Knee, ankle, fingers
• Temples
• Kidneys
• Armpits - axillary artery, brachial plexus a complex network of nerves
• Neck Front - esophagus, trachea, and larynx / Adam's Apple
• Neck Side - carotid artery and jugular vein.
• Neck Rear - C1 - C8 vertebrae, Nerve C1 - C8, vertebral artery, transverse foramen vertebral artery, vertebral vein, accessory vertebral vein.
• Back - L1 - L5 vertebrae in the lumbar region.
• Chest - Sternum... protects the heart and lungs. Think knee or kick or blunt force object.
• Ears - Tympanic membrane, cochlea (inner ear - vertigo). Open hand strike. Also loud noises.
• Eyes - Strikes yes but also bright light and chemicals
• Nose and Throat - Strikes yes but also chemicals and obstructions like a rag or ball.

[Dargil]

I would "3 stooges" two finger them in the eyes. Then the heel of my hand up under the nose. Caution. Done right, its fatal.

[Screenwriter]

The eyes would be difficult to get to on a tall man, AND he'd see you coming. I'd be punching UP. Same would be true for the nose. Difficult.

Slamming your foot down on someone's INSTEP disables them instantly and you can run away. It's an area no one would expect you to attack, and you could put your full weight on it. Surprized this was not an option.

I've also been told to hold your car and house keys tightly in your hand and aim for some area on the face. Again. Sounds difficult to achieve. Instep seems more rational.

[Dargil]

In the The Last Boy Scout, Bruce Willis character kills a 6 foot man from sitting down with a hand heel to the nose. Military are trained to do that. If you are fast, its lights out.

[Screenwriter]

@Dargil At 69, I am no Bruce Willis and am not fast. Instep for me if he's close. And AGAIN you are talking about a strong man attacking another strong man. I am no strong man. And am not nor have I ever been in the military. "

I go for realistic and unexpected. Those keys might hurt someone, but more than likely anger them. Instep will disable them. Time to get away and scream like the dickens.

[Dargil]

Take your chances.

[Snakeyes7]

Going for the throat is one I very rarely hear about but I think it is the most effective. Testicles are good too, but going for the throat is optimal in case the attacker either doesn't have balls or can take the hit.

[FunkyMonkee]

If you can manage to kick them on the outer side of their knee, driving one in towards the other, they aren't gonna be able to get up and chase you for a good while. For best results, use the middle of the bottom of your foot.

[jshm2]

You are best to run, instead.

No point trying self defence if you are this incompetent.

[DrPepper12]

The neck. Always the neck. Most vulnerable part of the body. Wanna live? Punch em in the throat!!

[msc545]

The throat, but be aware you can kill someone that way.

[exitseven]

a ggod kick to the nuts will incapacitate a guy,.

[Asker]

It will?

[exitseven]

yes, I have notm had one in a long time but I can remember what it was like.

[jahaims]

Eye is your only hope if you don't know what you are doing

[Noodle_fan]

To men? U can ko mike tyson in one hit by aimin his balls

[Twalli]

On a guy, the testicles, but otherwise the throat

[Asker]

Why the testicles compared to the throat?

[Twalli]

It can hurt a guy more than you can possibly imagine. Guys pass out and vomit due to the point if hit hard enough.

[Asker]

Really?

[Twalli]

Yeah

[Sunrising]

There pocket.

[Sunrising]

I'd suggest the best defense, is avoid getting into a position where you are in danger. I'm bigger than most guys, and I've had my share of fights, but avoiding conflict is the best way.

[Sunrising]

Or if you want to be violent, punch their lights out, always worked for me.

[Anonymous]

Whichever you get to first.

[TropicThunder]

eyes or balls

[Asker]

I heard guys drop from getting hit in the balls but I’m not sure and does it really stop someone from attacking when hit in the eyes?

[TropicThunder]

well eye gouges are very effective and also you can flick your fingers out towards their eyes which will bother their vision.

[TropicThunder]

groin strikes are very effective.