Top 10 Pressure Points of the Middle Section

In any fight situation, possible body weapons include short jabs and strikes with elbows, knees, and hands. The key to winning any confrontation or street fight is to be aggressive and concentrate your attack on the opponent's vital points in order to end the fight as soon as possible.

One way to accomplish this is to focus on your opponent’s most vital areas, or pressure points. A body is separated into three main sections: high, middle and low. Each of these sections contains vital targets. The effects of striking these targets could be brutal. In this article, let's take a look at the pressure point of the Middle Section. The middle section extends from the shoulders to the area just above the hips. Most blows to vital pointsin this region are not fatal but could have serious, long-term complications that range from trauma to internal organs to spinal cord injuries. Areas for attack might include:

(1) Armpit. A large nerve lies close to the skin in each armpit. A blow to this nerve causes severe pain and partial paralysis. A knife inserted into the armpit is fatal as it severs a major artery leading from the heart.

(2) Spine. A blow to the spinal column could sever the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis or in death.

(3) Heart. A jolting blow to the heart could stun the opponent and allow time for follow-up or finishing techniques.

(4) Diaphragm. A blow to the lower front of the ribs could cause the diaphragm and the other muscles that control breathing to relax. This causes loss of breath and could result in unconsciousness due to respiratory failure.

(5) Kidneys. A powerful blow to the kidneys could induce shock and could possibly cause internal injury to these organs. A stab to the kidneys induces instant shock and could cause death from severe internal bleeding.

(6) Biceps. A strike to the biceps is most painful and renders the arm ineffective. The biceps is an especially good target when an opponent holds a weapon.

(7) Nipples. A large network of nerves passes near the skin at the nipples. A blow here could cause extreme pain and hemorrhage to the many blood vessels beneath.

(8) Abdomen below navel. A powerful blow to the area below the navel and above the groin could cause shock, unconsciousness, and internal bleeding.

(9) 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 could also render the hand ineffective.

(10) Floating ribs. A blow to the floating ribs could easily fracture them because they are not attached to the rib cage. Fractured ribs on the right side could cause internal injury to the liver; fractured ribs on either side could possibly puncture or collapse a lung.

Effective striking with the weapons of the body to the opponent’s vital points is essential for a victorious outcome in a hand-to-hand struggle.

Pressure Points of the High Section

In any fight situation, such as street fights, possible body weapons include short jabs and strikes with elbows, knees, and hands. The key to winning any confrontation or street fight is to be aggressive and concentrate your attack on the opponent's vital points in order to end the fight as soon as possible. A knowledge of human body pressure points can be your key to survival.

One way to accomplish this is to focus on your opponent’s most vital areas, or pressure points. A body is separated into three main sections: high, middle and low. Each of these sections contains vital targets. The effects of striking these targets could be brutal. In this article, let's take a look at the pressure points of the High Section. This section includes the head and neck and is the most dangerous target area. Areas for a high attack might include:

(1) Top of the head. The skull is weakest where the front cranial bones join, right between the eyes. A powerful strike could cause trauma to the cranial cavity, possibly resulting in unconsciousness and hemorrhage.

(2) Temple. The bones of the skull are weak at the temple and an artery and large nerve lie close to the skin. A strike here could cause unconsciousness or concussion.

(3) Eyes. A slight poke in the eyes causes uncontrollable watering and blurred sight. A forceful jab could cause brief blindness or the eyes could be gouged out. Death could result if the fingers penetrate through the thin bone behind the eyes and into the brain.

(4) Nose. Any blow here could easily break the thin bones of the nose, causing extreme pain and eye watering.

(5) Under the nose. A blow to the nerve center, which is close to the surface under the nose, could cause great pain and watery eyes.




(6) Jaw. A blow to the jaw could break or dislocate it. If the facial nerve is pinched against the lower jaw, one side of the face may be paralyzed.

(7) Chin. A blow to the chin could cause paralysis, mild concussion or unconsciousness. The jawbone acts as a lever that could transmit the force of a blow to the back of the brain where the cardiac and respiratory mechanisms are controlled.

(8) Back of the ears and base of the skull. A moderate blow to the back of the ears or the base of the skull could cause unconsciousness by the jarring effect on the back of the brain. However, a powerful blow could cause a concussion or brain hemorrhage and death.

(9) Throat. A powerful blow to the front of the throat could cause death by crushing the windpipe. A forceful blow causes extreme pain and gagging or vomiting.

(10) Side of neck. A sharp blow to the side of the neck causes unconsciousness by shock to the carotid artery, jugular vein, and vagus nerve. For maximum effect, the blow should be focused below and slightly in front of the ear. A less powerful blow causes involuntary muscle spasms and intense pain. The side of the neck is one of the best targets to use to drop an opponent immediately or to disable him temporarily to finish him later.

Effective striking with the weapons of the body to the opponent’s vital points is essential for a victorious outcome in a hand-to-hand struggle. Keep these in mind and you just might save yourself if the need ever arises.

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