Knowing the pain points on the human body helps to effectively counter the enemy in self-defense. Vulnerable are those parts of the body that react most painfully to blows, hard pressure or twisting and are guaranteed to cause acute pain and even long-term disruption of a person’s vital functions. First of all, these are places on the human body in which the main nerves and nerve nodes and blood vessels, joints, and internal organs are concentrated; places where the bones are least covered by muscle tissue.

* Between the eyebrows, at the junction of the nasal cartilage and the skull, are the nasal bones. A blow to them will cause profuse bleeding, making breathing difficult, impairing vision and leading to painful shock. A blow to the nose from bottom to top with the heel of the palm is considered the most dangerous. It is convenient to use in close combat. If the hit in this area is accurate, then with even a slight blow the enemy can be killed.

* Clusters of nerve endings and fragile blood vessels are located on the brow ridge. A blow to the superciliary area causes blood vessels to burst, bleeding into the eyes begins, vision deteriorates sharply, and the shock-disturbed nerve endings lead to severe pain.

* The zygomatic arch, which is located under the eye, is easily injured from a blow with a fist, as it is quite fragile. Painful shock and temporary loss of vision are guaranteed.

* The most vulnerable area of ​​the head is, of course, the eyes themselves. They are defenseless from traumatic effects. A slight blow to them leads to long-term vision loss. Hitting the eyes and pressing them with your fingers are extremely effective.

* The lower jaw is considered a mobile bone formation. The main problem lies in its mobility: a blow to this place can cause displacement and rupture of the muscles attached to the fixed part of the skull. Or it might crush a bone. Result: painful shock and loss of consciousness in the enemy. In boxing, this point is known as the knockout area.

* The opponent may lose consciousness from the resulting concussion and a broken lower jaw as a result of a blow to the chin. In this case, the tongue is severely injured.

* A strong blow to the ears with your palms will damage the outer ear and lead to hearing impairment. A blow to this area causes bleeding and even loss of consciousness from painful shock, since many blood vessels and nerves are located here.

* The bones of the skull at the temples are the thinnest, they can be pierced even with a weak blow. The consequences of fractures at these points can be fatal.

* Just like blows to the kidneys, blows to the back of the head are dangerous. Here the base of the skull is affected, and with a strong blow the consequences can be the most severe. Here, even with a not the most effective attack, the enemy will lose the ability to navigate.

*The neck contains vital blood vessels on the sides, the back of the cervical vertebrae and the vulnerable “Adam’s apple” in the throat. Strong blows that damage the vertebrae can cause paralysis. If you perform side blows to the neck with the edge of your palm, this will sharply disrupt the blood circulation in the brain and lead to loss of consciousness.

* The kneecaps, elbow joint, outer and inner parts of the knee, foot, lower leg, thigh muscles on the legs, hands and fingers are the most vulnerable points of the lower and upper limbs person.

* Impacts to both the elbow joint and the kneecap of the supporting leg are extremely effective. Attacks to these areas cause not only pain, but also immobility of the joints.

* A direct sharp blow to the outer part of the knee can lead to destruction of the joint due to an unnatural deflection in the other direction, causing severe pain and temporary immobility of the knee. A blow to the inside of the knee damages the ligaments and tendons near the kneecap, which also leads to immobility of the knee joint. An exact gift to the kneecap will lead to its displacement, making the lower limb immobile.

* An attack with the outer edge of the foot at the level of one third of the shin from below into the opponent's shin can be one of the most effective techniques. Here the bone, as in the case of the temporal part, is the least thin. A strong blow will most likely cause a fracture, but not too much will help the opponent feel pain.

* Perineum, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys, solar plexus, ribs, armpits, tailbone are among the most vulnerable points housings.

* In the perineal area there are many nerves and large vessels, a little higher there are very sensitive genital organs. A blow to this area can cause the bladder to rupture. Kick attack on testicles for a long time will take the enemy out of the battle.

* The solar plexus point is located in the center of the chest. Near the solar plexus are vital important organs(heart, liver, stomach). This is where the largest concentration of nerves is. Since there are no ribs, this area is extremely exposed and physical pressure on it will cause significant pain. Shock, difficulty breathing, stomach bleeding, heart problems and loss of consciousness are not all the consequences of an attack in this area.

* According to their structure, ribs are the most fragile bones in humans. Fractures of ribs from the fifth to the eighth also occur with impacts of moderate force. But it’s not just a matter of painful shock from broken ribs; we must keep in mind that fragments from them can damage vital organs.

* The area of ​​the lower ribs contains the liver and spleen. Not the strongest blow to the liver leads to its damage.

It is located under the lower ribs on the right side, you need to hit with your left hand or knee if the fight is close, or strike directly with your left foot middle distance and the outer edge of the foot with the right leg from the side. We should not forget about the spleen area.

* Large blood vessels and nerves are located in the armpits. The sensations the enemy feels from a blow to his armpits will introduce him to a strong electric shock. Result: painful shock and loss of arm function.

*The kidneys are located near the back wall of the abdominal cavity. They do not have bone protection, so they are very vulnerable. A blow to them will cause severe pain, and they are likely to rupture with internal hemorrhage. We must not forget that the kidneys are located somewhere at the same level as the elbow joint.

*An attack on the coccyx can damage the central nervous system, and even cause paralysis, not to mention severe pain

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Any knowledge can be useful to us in practice. And knowing where the most painful points on the human body are located can, in a certain situation, even save your life and health, because you will know where it is better to hit an aggressive enemy or which areas of your body should be protected first. So…

Crown

It is the most unprotected area at the top of the head. If a strong and sharp blow is applied to this zone, the person may die.

Temple

In detective stories they often show how a person was pushed, his temple hit something and he died... It’s true, an artery of the brain membrane passes under the temple. A blow to this area can cause a concussion, which can result in both fainting and death.

Nose

A blow to the nose is not only severe pain. This can disorient the person and cause bleeding. The nasal bone is very easy to break.

bridge of the nose

It is connected to the optic nerve. If you “knowingly” poke your finger at this point, it can result in death.

Eyes

If you hit a person in the eye area, it is not just a sharp pain, the victim can completely lose vision. And if you poke your eye with your thumb, you can reach the brain itself and cause irreversible damage to it.

Lower jaw

The point located just below the junction of the jaw and ear is also called the “knockout area.” A side blow directed there leads to defeat cervical region spine, and the opponent falls. That is why during a fight, participants often lower their chins, trying to cover a vulnerable spot.

Adam's apple

Even a light blow to this area can lead to suffocation or vomiting. If hit hard, it may cause loss of consciousness or death.

Elbow joint

Even when we accidentally hurt our own elbow, it is very painful. A strong blow to this area can cause numbness in the hand.

Solar plexus

Everyone knows that a blow there, especially one directed upward, is very painful, since it “enters” the internal organs - the heart, liver, lungs. The consequences can be quite serious.

Heart area

A strong blow here can simply kill, as the person’s heart will stop. Poking your fingers between the ribs is very painful, although they do not pose any particular danger.

Stomach

It is in the abdominal area that most of our internal organs. It’s not for nothing that “belly” in Russian comes from the word “life”. Also in the old days, the expression “not sparing your belly” was common. Particularly dangerous is a deep penetrating blow to top part belly. A blow to the lower part puts you in a state of shock, and if it is strong enough, it can lead to serious internal damage.

Kidneys

No wonder the expression “beat off the kidneys” is so common. A blow to them not only causes severe pain, it can render the organ unusable and turn a person into a disabled person.

Groin

For men, blows to the groin and perineum area are especially painful. And if hit hard, it could be fatal.

Knee cap

A blow to the kneecap is not only very painful, it is fraught with injury and even disability. As a result of the blow, you can break the cup or impair the mobility of the knee joint, which will lead to permanent dislocations.

Myths about pain points

One of the most common misconceptions: if you know where to hit, you can incapacitate the enemy for a long time. In fact, it is important to know not only where, but also how and at what angle to strike.

Quite often you hear that there is some mysterious point on the neck, by pressing which you can make a person, if not die, then at least lose consciousness. Well, maybe the masters martial arts and are capable of this. But it is difficult for an ordinary person to find this point and influence it correctly. In the same way, it is a myth that a person can be killed with one light poke if you use a special “death touch” technique. This can only be seen in action films.

There is also a horror story that if you break a person’s nose, the broken cartilage can damage the brain. But from an anatomical point of view, this is simply impossible...

There is also a theory that pain points on the human body have varying degrees of vulnerability depending on the ebb and flow of energy. Those who supposedly master the so-called “art of the poisonous hand” can calculate such periods and use this to neutralize opponents. But this is not yet a confirmed legend.

Traditionally, pressure points are points on the body, pressure on which causes severe pain. They are studied in a Chinese martial art called Dim Mak, which is based on acupuncture pressure points, but this art is kept secret and used when there is an urgent need and knowledge of Chinese pressure points. This article will just give you about the weak and sensitive areas, which we will call points of vulnerability. They are used to gain an advantage over an opponent by exploiting vulnerable parts of their body. When using these pressure points, you need to be especially careful, since it is very easy to kill a person by accident - an enemy or even a friend. Then the court will decide whether you defended yourself or attacked, and in some cases it may not even matter. Therefore, it is not just technique that is important; much more important is its conscious application and understanding of the consequences. Think ahead about when you can (or shouldn't) use your skills.

Steps

Common pain points

Head

Neck

Shoulder

Throat

Jaw

Forearm

Hands

Torso

Sternum. Use one knuckle of your fist to strike the bone that is in the middle of your ribcage. There is no muscle there and there is never a lot of fat, so it is a very vulnerable place, and if you hit it correctly, it can be broken in the middle into two parts. You can also hit the chest organs. NOTE: Smashing your chest can puncture your lung or worse. Be very careful and don't try this on your friends.

Solar plexus. This is a bundle of nerves deep in the center of the abdominal cavity, which is responsible for physical sensations during emotional excitement. If you hit just below the sternum, where the ribs are, in the front of the abdomen, you will hit a bundle of nerves, which can cause a strong contraction of the diaphragm (the breathing muscle). As if to “drive someone in.” This is a very easy target. This can be avoided by quickly squeezing abdominal muscles at the moment of impact, simultaneously exhale or scream.

Waist pleats: Place your hand on the flat side of your abdomen between your ribs and hips. Slide fingers to palm. Don't pinch. Pinching does nothing. This can be done on any body type.

Ribs. Despite the body type, the ribs have a “very” small covering, with only thin muscle between them. To break the ribs, lift your arms to widen them so they can't lock onto each other and hit them. An open palm that you point there works well for this strike. The rib area is protected by the muscles of the chest or back, which are not easily broken. The lowest ribs are connected to the spine and are especially vulnerable to impact.

Feet

The use of points for medicinal purposes

Using pain points

Speed ​​is the key to success in battle. If you hesitate and don’t know how to deal with pressure points, you will get hit on the head. Practice, practice, practice. Practice as if you were in a real fight. Start and work your way down. Then use all your power and speed, and perhaps the fight will not last long.

• If you are focused, breathe normally. YOUR HANDS SHOULD MOVE FASTER THAN YOUR LIGHTS. As long as you control your breathing, you gain the strength your arms need.

1. Practice alone and with friends. Everyone is different and everyone has different levels of pain tolerance. Where you have one of the pain points, another may have it a little to the left. Some don't feel it at all. The more experience you gain, the better you will be able to recognize these spots on people and find them where there are none.

   • When practicing with a friend, ask him to pat your thigh loudly to indicate that you are doing it right and should stop. However, he should only clap if it hurts. False confidence will not work in a fight.

2. Always look straight at your target. If your eyes are not there, then you are not focused.

   Improve your technique. Here are the key points to keep in mind when training.

   • Use your fingertips, including thumb. This works like a needle, focusing all the force on the very end of the fingers/thumb, increasing the pressure per square centimeter. You won't sew with the edge of a needle, will you?
   • Keep your knees bent almost the entire time. This will give you stability and strength. Closed knees should be open so you can move, speeding up your reaction time. If you stand upright, you are like a straight piece of wood, open to a blow.

3. Shift your weight to the point you want to apply pressure to. If you are being pressed down, bend your knees. If you are pushed, step to that side or rotate your hips to that side.

   • To enhance the punch, the view of the target point should be slightly further than the actual one (not recommended for training other than using the fist).
   • On impact grab your hips. This is a building block in martial arts. It moves your weight and is most often not the main one.

4. Responsiveness. During the fight, when you make contact, quickly jump back. Simulating the push of a punch, except if you have a quick reaction time to stop the force you apply when you reach your target and push back. This maintains the pressure and becomes more dangerous, especially to the bones. This will increase the chance of breaking bones and reduce the enemy's ability to easily grab your arm or leg.

   A piercing scream. In martial arts (Japanese), this is the famous "kiai" cry. It can come from the diaphragm, releasing internal strength. It gives you confidence and scares the one who attacks you. Tighten your abdominal muscles to do this, this will also protect your solar plexus. The "kiai" cry can vary depending on the sensitivity of the pain points.

• When you practice on these points Don't hit your partner directly. Move a little away from him to minimize the likelihood of an accident. The back of the hand and rib cage acceptable, but head, groin, legs and feet prohibited. Even experts make mistakes.
• Be careful. As a result of a mistake, harm to health, death, or offense to a friend may occur, so always ask your partner for his consent. When you hit in real life, only use pressure points when all else has failed and your life is at risk (e.g. opponent has a gun/knife). You will not hit your grandmother in the throat or kill her just because she hits you in “self-defense.” So it's better to learn martial art, such as Aikido, rather than relying solely on “pain points.”
• Beware of your opponent trying to counter you with certain moves, such as those targeting the carotid artery. Your opponent's arms and legs are completely free and can be used as weapons or to grab you from behind.
• These techniques are used in various martial arts. For example, taijutsu (fast hand to hand contact)
• Beware of any advice about pain points that seems “magic.” This is absolutely not true. Although acupuncture is based on these points and has effects that are recognized in the medical community, they are certainly not as effective and do not provide quick result in a duel. The purpose of applying pressure points is instantaneous result, and according to human physiology, usually when you hit someone with your hand in a certain way, their heart Not will stop.

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Leverage and grappling are very effective street fighting techniques, but they require much more time and training before you can use them in a fight. The so-called hand-to-hand combat is most often practiced in military structures; it allows you to neutralize the enemy by using his own forces.

The main levers of pressure are the joints. Elbows, shoulders, hand and fingers. You must be prepared to grab the attacking person by one of these levers and twist him into an unnatural position; the enemy will not be able to resist the pain and therefore his body will follow the inertia of where you throw it.

If you like this technique then the best way Of course, learning it will involve working with a trainer, but if you don’t have such an opportunity, then take a couple of techniques and practice them with a friend.

The simplest and most practical are hand and elbow grips.

1. When you receive a direct blow, grab your hand with two or one hand and bend it upward; when the person goes down by inertia, you can immediately finish him off with your knee to the head.

2. From side impact you can bend down, grab the attacking hand by the wrist and take the elbow. By bending your opponent, you can also finish him off at active points with your knees, for example the liver or kidneys.

Also, don’t forget that in order to deliver a strong painful blow, you must be in good shape, so don’t forget or just . You will need to spend hours on the sports ground or in the gym, just make a simple schedule for the week and do it regularly.

And if you like knees and elbows, then you should think about padding them, as you must be prepared for the fact that you may miss the target. And in general, stuffing is useful for a non-growing organism. Start with light blows on soft surfaces and gradually increase the impact force and the hardness of the surface you hit.

Choose a more suitable technique for yourself, hone it regularly and you will have no equal.

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Human pain points and their effects

Self-defense is not only the ability to react quickly and hit the attacker with all your might. It is also important to know where to hit, because during an attack time passes by seconds, and it is advisable to immobilize the enemy from the first blow. In this case, information about a person’s pain points will help.

The fact is that there are certain places on the body that react extremely painfully even to a slight blow. If you study the location of these points and learn to hit them, even a weak and fragile woman will be able to neutralize a robber in a dark alley.

The main pain points of a person

A pain point on the human body is a specific area that reacts especially strongly to a blow. It should immediately be clarified that in sports competitions in martial arts they try to avoid these vulnerabilities.

It's a completely different matter if we're talking about about self-defense. In this case, a person has very little time to neutralize the enemy and escape, so it is necessary to hit precisely such points on the face or other parts of the body. Such an impact will cause severe pain, and the criminal will simply not be able to pursue his victim (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Pain points - places where nerve endings come close to the skin

It should be immediately clarified that a strong blow to some of these points can be extremely dangerous, as it sometimes leads to death. In this case, the victim herself turns into a criminal, so even when defending your life, you should not forget about responsibility.

Description and where to hit during a fight

Despite the fact that pain points are located throughout the body, they can be conditionally divided into several groups. The most sensitive areas are on the head. It is this area of ​​the body that can be affected in many ways.

Hitting the head is often used by women for self-defense. The fact is, to neutralize the enemy you do not need to have great physical strength.

In addition, some of the pain points are on the legs and torso. They are most often used in fights, but they are also suitable for self-defense. To know how to properly protect yourself in the event of a surprise attack, let's look at each of these groups in more detail.

Vulnerable spots on the neck and head

It should be immediately clarified that pressure points on the head are not only the simplest, but also the most dangerous for the defender. Since the brain is located in the cranium, an accidental but strong blow to the head can be fatal (Figure 2).

The most sensitive areas of the head are:

1. Eyes: one of the most vulnerable parts human body. For self-defense, you can use a special pepper spray or simply press on the eyeballs with two fingers. The enemy will be neutralized, and the victim will have time to escape.
2. Nose: Even a minor blow to the face can cause severe pain, discomfort and bleeding.
3. Chin: in this case, the blow should be delivered not with the fist, but with the back of the hand. Otherwise, the defender himself risks receiving a severe bruise or even a fracture. It is best to use a glancing blow from below and to the side.
4. Throat and Adam's apple: two of the most vulnerabilities and on a person's neck. In the case of the pharynx, a blow is applied with several fingers into the depression between the collarbones. This provokes breathing difficulties and the victim may have time to escape. The Adam's apple can be hit in any way, since this part of the human body reacts extremely painfully to blows. It is important to remember that hitting these areas too hard can be fatal.

Figure 2. The head is one of the most vulnerable places

Whiskey is considered one of the most dangerous areas. This is the most vulnerable part of the skull and even a slight blow can cause bleeding in the brain and death. Therefore, it is better not to expose yourself to additional danger, and fight back by hitting in another place, for example, in the nose, ears or eyes.

Points on the arms, chest and shoulder girdle

There are also quite a lot of pain points on the human torso, namely in the area of ​​the shoulders and chest (Figure 3).

The most vulnerable are:

1. Solar plexus: It is better to hit this area not with your palm, but with your fist. If the force of the blow is strong enough, the attacker will experience searing pain, which will force him to stop pursuing. But you shouldn’t hit too hard either, as this can cause death.
2. Armpits: If pressed hard, the opponent will feel severe pain. Therefore, it is better to combine effects on the armpit with effects on other pain points on the arm.
3. Palm: Many nerve endings pass through it, starting at the thumb and ending at the little finger. The most painful points on the palm are located between the thumb and index finger, along the hand near the little finger and between the middle and ring fingers.
4. Back of elbow: there is a huge number of nerve endings here, and a blow to a certain point causes sensations similar to electric shock. If the impact is strong, the opponent will feel severe pain and will not be able to function normally with the affected arm.

Figure 3. Strikes to the chest and shoulders can also disable the enemy.

In addition, the fingers are considered the easiest area of ​​influence, since they are easy to break during a fight. But it should also be taken into account that when using edged weapons, the phalanxes must be protected, since they will be the main target.

Impact points on the stomach and back

There are also quite a lot of points on the back and stomach that can be affected for self-defense. If you know at least the basics of anatomy, choosing the appropriate area to strike will not be difficult (Figure 4).

Many people limit themselves to simply a strong blow to the stomach. This forces the enemy to bend over, after which the attacker can be neutralized with blows to the back and back of the head.

If for some reason the enemy has turned his back to the victim, it is worth using this opportunity to strike. For example, you can hit the collarbone with the edge of your palm. An elbow strike will help increase efficiency, especially if the opponent is short.

A blow to the kidney area is also considered quite effective, since it is in this place that the nerve endings extending from the spinal column come closest to the skin. The blow is applied with the edge of the palm or with the foot, but in the latter case, care should be taken, since too much force can be fatal.

Figure 4. Vital organs are located in the abdomen and back, so hitting this area can help neutralize the enemy

In some types of martial arts, a blow to the spinal column is used. We do not recommend using it for self-defense, as in most cases such injury will result in paralysis or death.

Hip and legs

It may happen that the enemy has knocked his victim down, and the only option for self-defense is to strike the legs. There are also several effective pain points in this part of the body. Exposure at the right angle will help neutralize the enemy and give you a few precious minutes to escape (Figure 5).

So, the most painful areas on the legs are:

1. Knees: The blow should be struck not directly, but from the side. If the impact is strong enough, it will damage the ligaments and knee joints, and the enemy simply will not be able to continue the pursuit.
2. Shin: This is the thinnest and, accordingly, least protected area of ​​the leg. The blow to the shin should be applied from below with the edge of the palm at about a third of the height of the shin.
3. Ankles: they can be hit with the edge of the boot, placing it at a right angle to the leg. Hitting with a toe is not recommended, as this can cause injury to the defender himself.

Figure 5. A blow to the shin or other part of the leg can give valuable time to escape.

If the enemy is behind you, you can step on his foot with all your might. Here are the smallest bones of the leg, which break easily.

Determination of impact force

We have already mentioned above that the main goal of self-defense is to immobilize the enemy, but in no case inflict fatal injuries on him (Figure 6).

There is a clear self-defense scheme consisting of five levels:

1. First, a weak blow is delivered, the purpose of which is not to cause serious damage to the enemy, but to frighten him by the very fact of resistance.
2. At the second level, the blow is accompanied by the application of force. The main thing is to keep the attacker off balance and buy time to escape.
3. The third level is considered the most common, since in this case enough strong blows to pain points. This causes severe pain and sometimes numbness. The enemy will be neutralized, and his victim will have enough time to escape or call the police.
4. The fourth level involves causing serious damage, which may result in paralysis or loss of consciousness.
5. The fifth level is the most dangerous. Here blows of such force are used that the enemy may die and even emergency resuscitation measures, such as cardiac massage, will not help him.

Figure 6. It is important to correctly determine the force of the blow so that self-defense does not turn into injury

Typically, personal self-defense is limited to the first three levels. It should always be remembered that injuring a person, even for reasons of self-defense, entails criminal liability.

You will find more information about pressure points on the human body and their use for self-defense in the video.