If you find yourself in a situation where you need to use force to defend yourself, would you immediately bring your firearm out? Some say yes, some say no. Either way, a firearm is not enough to protect you from attackers.
Self-defense is usually overlooked in the prepper world, especially because we are so focused on the right firearms. Defense is not just about the weapons you choose to keep. Here are the most basic self-defense tactics that every person in your family should learn.
Use Your Elbows, Knees, and Heads
These are body parts that are most effective when it comes to inflicting damage because of the bones. This video from Elite Defense Systems in IL explains how to defend yourself against the three most common attacks by using these key body parts.
Hard Stomp
Kick your opponent hard in the kneecap then stomp with all your might on the top of their foot. Feet are tender, so stepping hard on them breaks their bones. No matter what size you are, a good hard stomp will make it difficult for your attacker to pursue you.
Palm-Heel Strike
The heel of your palm can be more effective than your closed fist, especially if you don’t have experiences of throwing punches. Tp do this technique, all you have to do is raise your arm with your palm facing your target. Bend your hand back and curl your fingers in to protect them. Strike the nose or chin with an upward motion, keeping your arm straight and using your body weight.
Foot and Back Choke Holds
His video shows how you do the technique by bending your elbow in to get out of the wrist hold, but then pushing upwards to break free. It also shows a tip to get out of a front chokehold and back chokeholds: Swing one arm across to break the attacker’s hold then use your other arm’s elbow or hand in a knife strike position to hit the attacker.
Wrist Hold
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a school of self-defense that offers modified Jujitsu techniques that even the physically weakest people could carry out. This video shows what you should do in case an attacker grabs your wrist. Instead of pulling back to try to get out of the hold, squat down into a strong stance, then lean forward and bend your elbow towards him all the way to his forearm until he can no longer hold onto your wrist.
Ear Slap
Use surprise when doing an ear slap. Simply strike the attacker before he could even raise his fist. When confronted, open the palms next to your waist, asking “What did I do?” to distract your target. Cup your hands and slam your palms into the opponent’s ears to send a blast of air into his ear canal. A well-placed ear slap is sufficient to knock out or disorient the attacker, giving you time to choose between fight or flight.
Non-Gun Weapons
Aside from these basic self-defense tactics, it’s also necessary to find a hand-to-hand weapon besides your firearm. Tactical flashlights, for instance, are a great striking weapon. You may also use a strobe light to distract and disorient your attackers. There are tactical flashlights out there that have stun guns or SOS signals for more functionality.
Consider these other weapons that are easy to carry.
- Pepper sprays
- Tazers or stun guns
- Brass knuckles
- Hammers, screwdrivers, keys, and other small hand tools.
- Hardened forearm armor
- Expanding barons
- Fixed-blade knives or pocket knives
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