Simple Kicks for Self Defense

Your feet can be very effective tools for striking.
There are many Simple kicks for self defense that can be carried
out by virtually anyone. With a little practice, you can be very effective with them.

 

Strikes with the feet need not be aimed high or be complex. There is no need for jumping or spinning types. In fact, fine motor skills like that, cannot even be carried out during the adrenal rush of an attack by most people.

As with all self defense, techniques should consist of gross motor skills. These are simple body movements that can be carried out by virtually anyone. All of your strikes with your legs, can be aimed below the waist, this helps you maintain your balance and enables you to deliver them with power.

Some examples of Simple kicks for self defense are firstly the shin strike. This is just like kicking a soccer ball with the inside of your foot, in this case you're targeting the shin with your foot. This can cause a great deal of pain, especially if you are wearing a sturdy pair of shoes.

Next is the front leg strike, this is simply executed by lifting your knee and extending your foot towards the intended target. The sidekick is carried out by lifting your knee and extending your foot to the side of your body, targeting the attackers knees or thighs.

A simple version of a back kick is to lift your knee and extend your heel to an intended target to your rear. Strike the target with the heel part of you foot if possible.

Simple kicks for self defense can be made to be more effective with a little applied knowledge. Twist the body, rotate the hips, strike through the target and target the weak or sensitive areas of the body. These are all effective additions in simple kicks for self defense.

There are several sensitive targets below the waist which are very effective. These targets would include the groin, inner or outer thighs, knees, shins and the instep.

Different parts of the foot can be used for different kicks. For example, the toes could be used for a round kick to thigh. The instep could also be used for a round kick. Your shin could also be used for such a kick. Other simple kicks for self defense would include the ball and heel on the bottom of the Foot.

It does help to learn an effective stance, from which to strike. An effective stance, not only disguises your intention to strike, it puts you in a more protected position and allows you to exert maximum power into your strike.

You can kick effectively, from your front leg or from your rear leg. Generally, fast distracting strikes will be executed using your front leg which would normally be closer to the attacker. Your rear leg, normally further from the attacker, can be used to execute your power strikes.

Unlike most martial arts, you are already capable of carrying out most necessary self defense techniques right now, you just haven't been shown what they are just yet. It still takes practice to build confidence and give you the ability to carry them out in a given situation.

It is always important to remember, that most people are not capable of carrying out fine or complex motor skills in a high stress situation like that of an attack. Ensure all your strikes, only involve simple body movements and you practice them regularly.

You can see many Simple kicks for self defense, strikes with the knees, elbows and hands, both standing and on the ground in our Simple kicks for self defense - The Essential Elements of Self Defense at www.fightwize-self-defense.com

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