Painful and deadly points. Where and how to hit the enemy: about pain points of the body. Photo, video Pain points of the enemy

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Elbow lock by pressing against the body (Fig. 3–18)

The opponent's elbow can be locked by pressing it against the fighter's body. To do this, the fighter turns his body so as to put his elbow in a position in which it will not be able to move. In this position, the opponent's elbow can be easily broken.

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Elbow lever over knee (Fig. 3–19)

During a ground fight, a fighter can gain control of the situation if he is able to use elbow leverage against his opponent. A fighter can use his knee as a fulcrum to control the opponent and, with further resistance, can break his arm at the elbow.

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Elbow lever over the shoulder (Fig. 3–20)

This technique can be performed by taking elbow joint on the lever over the shoulder with pressure applied to the wrist.

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Shoulder dislocation (Fig. 3–21)

While maneuvering in hand-to-hand combat, when the opponent initiates a punch, the fighter may be in a position from which he can dislocate the opponent's shoulder (pos. 1). The fighter moves in and places his other hand behind the punching hand's fist. (pos. 2). He strikes down into the opponent's elbow to create a bend, and with a further movement twists shoulder joint, and thus the enemy is out of action (pos. 3).

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Shoulder dislocation with straight arm (Fig. 3–22)

A fighter can also injure (dislocate) an opponent's shoulder by keeping his elbow straight and raising his arm approximately 45°. The arch of the wrist towards the elbow helps lock the elbow.

This impact forces the opponent to lower his head down, which makes it possible to strike with a knee to the face.

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Being captured (pos. 1), the fighter puts his hand into the crook of the opponent's elbow and grabs his hand (pos. 2). When pressing on the opponent's elbow (pos. 3) the shoulder will be dislocated and the opponent will lose balance.

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The enemy's knee joint can also be attacked. The attack shown in the figure can lead to damage to the knee: dislocation or fracture of the bones that form the joint.

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In mid-range combat, two opponents are within enough contact to hit each other with short punches, elbows, and knees. The fighter uses his peripheral vision to assess the target. He must be aggressive and concentrate his attack on vital points on the opponent's body in order to end the fight as quickly as possible.

From the point of view of injury from blows, the human body can be divided into three zones: (pos. A): top, middle and bottom. Each affected area contains vital, or vulnerable, points (pos. A, B)– places on the human body that are most sensitive to shock.

Rice. 4.1. Vulnerable points of the human body: 1 – crown; 2 – forehead; 3 – temple; 4 – eyes; 5 – ears; 6 – nose; 7 – labial groove; 8 – jaw; 9 – chin; 10 – postauricular area; 11 – base of the skull; 12 – throat; 13 – interclavicular cavity (“fossa”); 14 – neck; 15 – side of the neck; 16 – front brachialis muscle; 17 – shoulder joint; 18 – collarbone; 19 – armpit; 20 – spine; 21 – nipples; 22 – heart; 23 – celiac plexus; 24 – diaphragm; 25 – floating ribs; 26 – kidneys; 27 – belly below the navel; 28 – biceps; 29 – muscle of the forearm; 30 – back sides of the hands; 31 – groin; 32 – outer side of the thigh; 33 – inner side hips; 34 – hamstring; 35 – knee; 36 – caviar; 37 – lower leg; 38 – Achilles tendon; 39 – ankle; 40 – rise

A strong blow to any part of the body causes a person to experience severe pain. However, the severe pain that you cause in a dangerous enemy can only embitter him and not only will not weaken his warlike ardor, but, on the contrary, will give him strength. Therefore, blows should be delivered not just “to the body,” but to its vulnerable points - places, the defeat of which will incapacitate the enemy for at least a few seconds, which will allow you to immediately carry out a decisive attack. Such places include nerve nodes, large blood vessels, fragile bones, and joints. Their defeat will entail significant Negative consequences: painful shock, groggy state (short-term stupor), loss of consciousness or death.

Knowledge of these places, the ability to hit them, the aggressiveness and confidence of your actions will ensure you victory over the enemy in hand-to-hand combat.

Master martial arts can, with a precise strike with one finger at a certain vulnerable point, reliably incapacitate an enemy or even kill him. However, to master such skill, special long-term training is required, which is not carried out in the GRU special forces. Therefore, in real hand-to-hand combat, a weak and accurate blow to a given vulnerable point with one finger, which is difficult to carry out in practice (which can be broken if the blow is unsuccessful), is replaced by a powerful blow with a fist or other striking surface (pos. C)“by area”, i.e. approximately by the place where this point is located. Thus, we can say that the inaccuracy of the blow to the “point” is compensated by its force, which is enough to hit the vulnerable point located in this place, falling under the striking surface. The location of vulnerable spots and the effect of striking them are presented below.

Upper zone. This zone includes the most life-threatening areas of injury - the head and neck.

1 – crown (top of head). In this place there is a connection of the cranial bones and the skull is weak. A significant blow to the top of the head causes injury resulting in loss of consciousness or hemorrhage, and a severe blow to this area can lead to death.

2 – forehead. A noticeable blow here can cause loss of consciousness; a strong blow can cause cerebral hemorrhage and death.

3 – temple. The skull bones at the temple are very weak. A strong blow to the temple can cause loss of consciousness and concussion. When the cephalic artery ruptures, the resulting severe hemorrhage compresses the brain, causing coma or death. A blow to the temple can be delivered with the knuckle of the index finger, the base of the fist, or the bent phalanx. thumb or elbow (if the opponent is short).

4 – eyes. A slight blow to the eyes with fingers causes uncontrollable lacrimation and blurred vision. A significant blow or poke may cause temporary blindness or severe eye damage.

5 – ears. The most effective is a simultaneous blow to the ears with “boats” - the palms of both hands, each of which is cupped. As a result, the enemy will experience painful shock, dizziness, and nausea. And since, in addition to the hearing organs, this zone also contains the vestibular apparatus, which is responsible for balance, as a result of the blow the enemy will lose orientation in space. A moderate blow to the ear can cause a concussion. With stronger exposure, the eardrums may burst, and internal hemorrhage in the brain may also occur, resulting in death.

A blow to one ear can be performed with the edge of the palm, the knuckles of the fist, the base of the fist, or the elbow.

6 – nose. Any blow can easily break thin bones nose, causing extremely severe pain and watery eyes.

7 – philtrum , or the root of the nose (the place under the nose). A blow to a nerve that is close to the surface under the nose can cause severe pain and watery eyes.

8 – jaw. A blow to the jaw can break it. If the facial nerve is pinched by the lower jaw, one side of the face will be paralyzed.

9 – chin. A blow to the chin can cause paralysis, concussion and loss of consciousness. The main methods of defeat are: a punch from the bottom up, directly under the lower jaw (uppercut), an elbow strike from the side or from below, a short straight blow with the heel of the palm. The last blow is preferable to a punch, because if you hit the chin with a fist unsuccessfully, you can break your hand at the wrist joint.

10 – behind-the-ear area. A moderate blow to this area can cause loss of consciousness. A strong blow can cause a concussion or cerebral hemorrhage and death.

11 – base of skull (back of the head). This is where the neck connects to the skull. A medium-force blow to this place with the edge of the palm, its base, fist, or elbow is accompanied by acute pain, loss of orientation, and semi-fainting. A strong blow displaces the cervical vertebrae, pinches or ruptures the spinal cord, which can lead to death.

12 – throat (Adam's apple, or Adam's apple). This place is hit with the edge of the palm or its base (if the enemy’s head is thrown back up). A slight blow causes severe pain and suffocation. Consciousness may remain, but the enemy will lose the ability to act actively for a period of time from fifteen seconds to a minute. More severe exposure results in profuse bleeding from the mouth, painful shock and loss of consciousness, or fracture of the thyroid cartilage, rupture of the windpipe, and death.

13 – interclavicular cavity (“hole”). It is located below the Adam's apple, between the collarbones. There are practically no muscles here, so even a weak blow injures the trachea, which is accompanied by severe coughing, lacrimation, and a feeling of suffocation. Severe exposure to this area causes throat bleeding, respiratory arrest, loss of consciousness and possible death. A blow is delivered to the interclavicular cavity thumb.

14 – neck. A strong blow to the back of the neck can cause a rupture cervical regions spine, which completely paralyzes the enemy.

15 – side of the neck. This place is one of the best used to neutralize the enemy. A blow to the side of the neck causes muscle cramps and severe pain. As a result of even a weak blow with the edge or base of the palm, fist, or elbow, a person’s blood pressure drops, breathing becomes difficult, and orientation in space is disrupted. A stronger blow causes loss of consciousness as a result of damage to the carotid artery, jugular vein or vagus nerve.

For maximum effect the blow should be delivered below and slightly in front of the ear.

Middle zone. This zone extends from the shoulders to the top of the hips. Unlike the top zone, where any hard blow can be fatal, many hits to the mid zone are not fatal, but can have serious long-term complications ranging from external injuries to very serious injuries to internal organs and the spine.

16 – anterior brachial muscle. A large nerve ganglion passes in front of the shoulder joint. A significant blow to this area causes extreme pain and can disable the arm.

17 – shoulder joint . The anatomical features of this joint make it one of the most vulnerable places in the human body. A relatively weak but sharp blow to the shoulder from the front or back quite easily leads to a dislocation. A blow to the shoulder from above causes (depending on the force of the blow) acute pain, muscle numbness, ligament rupture or intramuscular bleeding.

18 – collarbone. A blow to the collarbone can break it, causing severe pain and disabling the arm on the side of the fracture. Even from a weak blow to the collarbone, a person experiences acute pain, and in order to break it, a blow of moderate force is required. The blow is delivered with the edge or heel of the palm, bottom fist, head or elbow. With a broken collarbone, the opponent will not be able to hit hard with his other hand, or even with his legs. With stronger impacts, the collarbone not only breaks, but is completely destroyed and injures the tops of the lungs, bronchi, and large blood vessels with its fragments.

19 – armpit. There are many nerve endings close to the skin of each armpit, and a blow to the armpit causes serious pain and partial paralysis affected hand. A stab in the armpit with a knife is fatal because it cuts the main artery leading to the heart.

20 – spine. Any blows to the spine with the edge and base of the palm, with a fist, and even more so with such powerful striking parts as the head, elbow, knee, foot, are extremely painful and very dangerous. With a weak blow, a person feels acute pain, which for a short time deprives him of the ability to continue the fight. A strong blow to the spine can sever the spinal cord, leading to paralysis or death.

21 – nipples. There is a large nerve network in the nipple area. A blow here can cause extreme pain.

22 – heart. A moderate blow to the chest where the heart is located can stun the opponent and give the fighter time to continue the attack or end the move. This place is located just below the left nipple. With a strong blow to the heart area, it can stop, leading to instant death.

23 – celiac (solar) plexus. This place is the center of the nerve endings that control the cardiopulmonary system. It is located directly below the xiphoid process of the sternum. You can hit it with your elbow, knee, fist or heel of your hand. Hitting this area is painful and can impair the opponent's breathing. A relatively weak blow to the celiac plexus causes acute pain, temporary cessation of breathing, reflex inhibition of the heart, a drop in blood pressure and, as a consequence, semi-fainting. The person bends in half and loses the ability to move for one or two minutes. A strong blow here causes suffocation, loss of consciousness and can also damage internal organs. A strong blow directed from the bottom up can lead to death.

24 – diaphragm (lower chest). A blow to the lower ribs can cause the diaphragm and other muscles that control breathing to relax. This causes loss of breathing and can lead to loss of consciousness.

25 – floating ribs. Basic bones that give shape chest, are ribs that are 24 long and narrow bones, attached from the back to the spinal column. The seven pairs of upper ribs are called true ribs; these ribs articulate with the sternum using corresponding cartilage. The lower five pairs, or false ribs, do not articulate directly with the sternum, they are connected to each other by their cartilages, and the eleventh and twelfth pair of ribs are called floating or oscillating ribs, because they are free throughout their entire length. A blow to floating ribs can easily break them because they are not attached to the rib cage. Broken ribs on right side may cause internal liver injury; Broken ribs on either side can cause lung damage. Strikes to the lower ribs can be delivered with anything: the knee, foot, elbow, fist, heel or edge of the palm.

26 – kidneys The kidney is a very sensitive organ. In addition, in the place where it is located, just under the skin of the back, there passes a large nerve - a branch from spinal cord. Therefore, even a light blow to the kidney area is accompanied by acute pain. A moderate blow to the kidneys can cause shock and may cause internal damage to these organs. A severe blow to the kidneys causes instant shock and can cause death from severe internal bleeding.

Strikes to the kidney area can be made with both hands and feet, elbows, knees and head.

27 – belly below the navel. A strong blow to the area below the navel and above the groin can cause shock, loss of consciousness and internal bleeding.

28 – biceps. A hard blow to the biceps is very painful and disables the arm. The biceps is a particularly good target when the opponent is holding a weapon.

29 – forearm muscle. The radial nerve, which controls most of the motor functions of the arm, runs along the forearm. A strong blow to radial nerve turns off his hand. Thus, with a blow to the forearm, the enemy can be disarmed.

30 – the backs of the hands. The backs of the hands are very sensitive. A blow to them is very painful, and the small bones of the hand can easily be broken, thus disabling the arm.

Lower zone. The lower zone includes the entire area of ​​the human body below the groin. While hits to this area are rarely lethal, some can reliably incapacitate an opponent.

31 – groin. Even a moderate blow to the groin causes intense pain and can incapacitate the opponent. A strong blow to the groin can lead to loss of consciousness and shock. A blow to this place can be made with anything - the toe and instep of the foot, the heel, the knee, the fist, the rib and the base of the palm.

32 – outer thigh. A large nerve passes near the surface of the outer thigh (approximately four finger widths above the knee). Therefore, a strong blow to outside the hip can disable the leg, knocking down the opponent. This target is particularly suitable for knee and shin strikes.

33 – inner thigh. In the middle inner thigh A large nerve runs along the bone. Accordingly, a blow to this area also disables the leg and can knock down the opponent. Knee and heel strikes are suitable for hitting this area.

34 – hamstring. A strong blow to the hamstring can cause muscle cramps and limit the mobility of the leg, up to the point where it completely shuts down.

35 – knee. Since the knee is the main structural support for the entire body, damage to this joint will especially hurt an opponent. The knee can be easily injured if it is attacked at an angle that is opposed to the normal direction of flexion of the joint. The knee is the best target for low level kicks. It is convenient to hit it from all sides, with any part of the foot, at any angle (top to bottom, bottom to top, horizontally).

Relatively weak blows to the knee cause severe pain. A moderate blow from behind (in the popliteal fold) is also accompanied by acute pain and partial destruction of the joint. Stronger impact leads to rupture knee ligaments, fragmentation of cartilage, dislocation or fracture of bones forming the articular joint.

36 – caviar (back of the leg). A strong blow to the top of the calf causes painful muscle cramps and limits the mobility of the leg.

37 – shin. A moderate blow to the shin causes severe pain, especially when struck by a hard object. The fibula and tibia located here are almost not covered by muscles, so the pain from a blow to them permeates the entire body. You can attack the shin with both the inner and outer side of the foot (the hard edge of your shoe). It is also possible to strike with the heel (heel) and sole. A blow of moderate force entails a painful shock up to loss of consciousness, a crack or fracture of the bone. A strong blow can break the shin bone, which supports most of the body's weight. The direction of blows to the shin is mainly from the front or the side. An attack from behind on the leg, which is currently loaded with body weight, can cause temporary paralysis of the calf muscle.

38 – Achilles tendon. A strong heel strike to the Achilles tendon can cause ankle sprains and leg sprains. And if the tendon is torn, the enemy is incapacitated. The Achilles tendon is a good target for a knife attack.

39 – ankle. Hitting your ankle hurts; with a strong blow, the ankle can be sprained or broken, thus depriving the opponent of mobility.

40 – climb. A high kick will also impede the opponent's mobility. Relatively weak hits ankle joint cause acute pain and deprive the opponent of the opportunity to actively work with his leg. A stronger impact leads to the destruction of the small bones of the foot, causing a crack or fracture of the lower end of the tibia (small or large, depending on which side the blow is applied from). A strong blow from behind at the level of the instep can rupture the Achilles tendon.

Effectively striking the enemy's vital points is essential for a winning result in hand-to-hand combat. A fighter must be able to use the principles of maximum effective striking if he is to fight to the death in a fight.

Punch to the celiac plexus (Fig. 4-2)

A fighter uses a punch to the celiac plexus in close combat, when the enemy rushes forward and tries to grab him. The fighter can then follow up the attack with a knee to the groin or use other incapacitating strikes to vital points.

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Throat strike with thumb (Figure 4-3)

A thumb strike to the throat is very effective technology when the opponent rushes forward or tries to grab the fighter. He throws his right fist forward with his thumb extended in the form of a beak and hits the enemy in the larynx area, holding left hand raised for protection.

Pain points people and their impact

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 these vulnerabilities they try to avoid it.

It's a completely different matter when it comes to 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 strong pain syndrome, and the criminal simply will 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 of the 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: the two most vulnerable spots 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.

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, the impact on armpit It is better to combine it 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.

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 Caution should be exercised as too much force can be fatal.

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 will simply 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.

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 quite strong blows are applied to the painful 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.

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.

Pain points are usually called those areas on the human body that are most sensitive to damage. Even a slight impact on them causes very noticeable pain. It is useful to know pain points on the human body for the purposes of self-defense, since such information gives a serious advantage over the enemy.

To incapacitate a person or kill him, a completely insignificant pressure or blow is required on a vulnerable spot, which includes: ears, temple, eyes, nose, upper lip, chin, Adam's apple, base of the pharynx, back of the head

We are talking about those places on the human body that respond to physical impact with the greatest discomfort. Therefore, one should influence them only in extreme cases, for example, for the purpose of self-defense.

Important! Self-defense does not justify causing grievous bodily harm. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, murder committed when the limits of self-defense are exceeded can be punished by a term of imprisonment of two years. Therefore, it should be understood that any fact of causing harm to a person may entail appropriate punishment, regardless of the motives.

Some of these areas are well known (eg, groin, eyeballs). Other pain points are known only to those people who are directly related to martial arts.

Where are the pain points?

Experts identify three main groups of pain points located on the human body:

1. Head. Here, the most sensitive to physical impact are the following areas: eyes, temples, nose, ears, chin, lips.
2. Legs. Pain points are located on the ankles, knees, feet, legs.
3. Torso. In this area, the most vulnerable points are: groin, armpits, kidneys, solar plexus, false rib.

Each of the above groups should be considered in more detail.

Pain points of the head

Since the brain is located in the head, too much force on this area can be fatal. Despite the fact that the human skull is highly durable, damaging it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Therefore, caution should be exercised when affecting the head area.

The most sensitive pain points of the head:

• Eyes. Eyeballs are considered one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Exposure to them with a special pepper spray allows you to almost completely incapacitate the enemy. If such a means of self-defense is not at hand, then you can limit yourself to pressing on these pain points. The index and middle fingers are most often used for this.
• Nose. Even with a weak blow to the nose, the enemy will be guaranteed severe discomfort. The most effective is the so-called “catching” blow to the nose. To do this, you need to hit the convex part of the nose with your knuckles, which will provide the opponent with a painful shock and bleeding. An excessively strong blow can break the opponent's nose, so it is advisable to control your actions.
• Whiskey. This is one of the most dangerous areas. The human skull is most vulnerable in this area. This is where traumatic nerves are located, as well as arteries that can cause severe hemorrhages.

Important! Hitting an opponent in the temple is highly undesirable, since even a weak blow can cause a severe head injury. With strong exposure, death is possible.

• Upper lip. By delivering a strong enough blow at an angle of 30 degrees, you can cause burning pain and bleeding in your opponent.
• Chin. This area should be affected with the back of the hand, since hitting with a fist increases the risk of damaging the hand. A sliding blow from below and to the side is preferable, which will cause a bruise or dislocation of the jaw.
• Pharynx. The most vulnerable point is the recess located in lowest point. It is best to work on it with your fingers. Such an attack can cause breathing difficulties. A more severe consequence is pulmonary spasm.
• Adam's apple. Experts recommend using tearing grips, but any attack to this place is 100% effective.

Important! A strong blow to the Adam's apple can be fatal. Therefore, an average impact on this area will be sufficient.

• Neck. A backhanded blow to the area under the back of the head can knock out an opponent.

Pain points in the legs

The most vulnerable places on the legs are:

• Knees. Both blows directly to the kneecap and to the side of the knee are very painful. They are applied with the edge of the boot. This technique has a disarming effect, promoting damage knee joint and ligaments.
• Ankles. The blow is delivered through the outer edge of the boot, which is held perpendicular to the ankle. Experts do not recommend using the toe strike in this case due to its low effectiveness.
• Shin. In this area, the bone is the least protected. A strike at 1/3 of the height of the shin is highly effective. It should be applied with the outer edge of the foot.
• Foot. This is where the most fragile and most vulnerable bones are located. Hitting the foot with the heel can cause a fracture if the opponent is behind you.

Torso pain points

Here the most vulnerable points are:

• Solar plexus. It is best to strike this area with your fist. If the blow is strong enough, the opponent experiences a burning pain, forcing him to kneel.

Important! Excessive exposure to the solar plexus area can result in death.

• Armpits. Since the nerves are located here close to the skin, a precise blow can cause severe pain, incapacitating the enemy for some time.
• Kidneys. Impacts to the kidneys cause the development of nervous shock. It is best to strike with the knee or the edge of the palm, but it should be remembered that without proper medical care a person can die.
• Groin. One of the most famous pain points on the human body. A strong enough blow to this area can immobilize the enemy.
• Stomach. A strong blow to this area forces the enemy to bend over, after which you can use blows to the back of the head and back.
• False rib. Strikes are applied from both sides using the knee, elbow or edge of the palm.

How to determine the strength of impact

Depending on the force of striking the enemy’s painful points, the level of possible damage is largely determined. It should be remembered that these areas are not only very sensitive to pain, but are also located in important vital centers, and therefore too strong an impact on them can be fatal.

To correctly determine the force of an impact on a painful point, you should use a five-level algorithm:

1. A weak blow, the purpose of which is not to damage the opponent, but to distract or intimidate him.
2. The second level involves applying force to the punch to throw it off balance and buy time.
3. The third is the most common level, which is capable of stunning the enemy, causing severe pain or numbness in the area affected. As a rule, in this way you can neutralize your opponent for a long time.
4. The fourth level involves serious consequences in the form of loss of consciousness and injury. Sometimes such an effect on pain points provokes the development of paralysis.
5. A level five strike poses a significant danger to the enemy's health and can be fatal.

It is very important to correctly assess the level of danger and use the knowledge described above exclusively for self-defense. It should be remembered that no fighting technique encourages the deliberate killing of an enemy, therefore a moderate impact on pressure points is recommended.

There are situations in life when knowledge of the basics of self-defense can save a person’s life. Alas, not all of us are proficient in martial arts and do not know how to behave when attacked, especially when a stronger enemy is threatening. How and where to hit a person correctly in order to put him out of action in the event of a fight will be discussed below.

Where to hit during a fight

When a person who is not experienced in fighting gets into a street brawl, he is unlikely to have time to remember some complex technique, even if he knows it theoretically. It is only in action films that the “arm lever through the forearm” or “finger strike to the hypoglossal nerve” is effectively used. In reality, everything is much more complicated, and if you are not an action hero, then you need to know where to hit a person in order to deprive him of activity for a long time.

Vulnerable points on the human body

It is worth remembering that blows to the most vulnerable points on the human body are unacceptable, and even vile, techniques in most martial arts. However, a fight is a critical situation and here, as they say, all methods are good. Of course, we must understand that the enemy is not a dummy, he will resist, making it difficult for us to hit the pressure points. So, the most vulnerable places on the body:

• Groin. A blow “below the belt” disarms men for a long time. It is so painful that even in the most brutal fights men do not hit each other in the groin area. Male solidarity is commendable, but you should forget about it when deciding where it is better to hit the enemy, so that he will lose the desire to “run into” for a long time.
• Solar plexus. A blow to this point is also called a blow to the gut. If you manage to deliver a sharp and strong blow from below, to the solar plexus area, this will neutralize the attacker for a long time.
• Knee cap. A blow to the kneecap is very painful. It is not without reason that it is often used by law enforcement officers before subduing a person. True, you must have a well-placed kick, otherwise you will not be able to neutralize the enemy, but it is quite possible to anger him even more.
• Eyes. It is best to hit the eyes with your fingers spread out like a goat. This blow is not easy to make, because, as a rule, the opponent manages to tilt his head. However, if you hit him, you will be able to temporarily blind him (don’t be afraid to knock out his eye - this requires professional impact force, and the human eyeball is quite elastic).
• Throat. The throat strike is especially effective if the opponent is much larger than you. You need to hit sharply, aim at the area of ​​the butt, but not with your fist (it’s harder to hit), but with your fingers bent “in half” at the joints.
• The nose, temple, back of the head, chin are the most vulnerable points on the head. For those who want to know where to hit during a fight, this is important information. A blow to the chin can knock the attacker down, the nose is very painful blows, and blow to the temple and can even knock you out.

How to hit to knock someone out

All those who want to know how to hit in order to “knock out” a person should remember that if you are not a trained fighter, then you are unlikely to be able to “knock out” someone. Without experience, firstly, it is difficult to hit the desired point, secondly, you can break your fingers (without having a set blow), thirdly, in order to inflict a very serious injury the enemy needs to be prepared not only physically, but also mentally. Therefore, only a few will be able to carry out such a blow that can reliably “disable” a person. In sports, the following zones are distinguished for knocking out an opponent:

• Liver (to the right of the navel).
• Solar plexus.
• Heart.
• Temple.

How to beat your opponent psychologically

To win more in a fight strong opponent, it is necessary to stand one step above him spiritually (emotionally) and attack his weak traits, driving him into a dead end. For example, treat the demonstration of physical superiority with humor (but do not mock the attacker), do not show your fear, and in response to threats say something that he does not expect. This can confuse the enemy, and will help you gain time, which is important in a fight.

Of course, if you are faced with a question of life and death, you must defend yourself by all available means. But if there is the slightest opportunity to get away from a fight, or to resolve a conflict with as little bloodshed as possible, you need to take advantage of it.

Head and neck

Trapezius muscle

Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the upper part of the trapezius muscle.

Sternocleidomastoid muscle

The picture of referred pain and the localization of the trigger points responsible for it in the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. On the left is the sternal (superficial) portion. On the right is the clavicular (deep) portion.

Masseter muscle

Localization of trigger points in different parts of the masticatory muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones. On the left - the superficial layer, the upper and middle sections. In the center is the surface layer, the lower section. On the right is the deep layer, the upper part, just below the temporomandibular joint.

Temporalis muscle

Picture of reflected pain from trigger points in the left temporal muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones. The anterior “spoke” of pain arises from the anterior fibers (TT1), the middle “spokes” from TT2 and TT3, the posterior (supra) “spoke” from TT4.

Medial hyoid muscle

A picture of referred pain (marked in red) and the location of the trigger points responsible for it in the medial hyoid muscle. On the left is the area of ​​external pain that patients can point to. On the right is a picture of the internal part of the pain passing through the temporomandibular joint.

Lateral hyoid muscle

Pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the lateral hyoid muscle.

Digastric

Picture of trigger points and pain reflected from them in the right digastric muscle.

On the left is the posterior abdomen - lateral view. On the right is the anterior abdomen - front view.

Suboccipital muscle

A picture of referred pain and trigger points in the right suboccipital muscle.

Pattern of referred pain (marked in red) and location of trigger points in the semispinalis muscles. On the left is the upper trigger point in the semispinalis capitis muscle. On the right is a trigger point in the third layer of the semispinalis muscle of the neck.

Trigger points and the pattern of pain they cause in the right splenius muscle of the head and neck. The left pictures show trigger points in the belts. muscles of the head, in occipital triangle. On the right pictures is the upper trigger point, painful in the area of ​​the eye orbits, the lower trigger point, causing pain in the area of ​​​​the angle of the neck.

Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones.

Shoulders, chest and arms

Trapezius muscle

Referred pain and localization of TT2 in the upper part of the trapezius muscle, TT3, TT4 in the lower part, TT5, TTb in the middle parts of the trapezius muscle.

Levator scapulae muscle

A picture of mixed pain caused by two trigger points located in the right levator scapulae muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones.

Scalene muscles

A complex pattern of pain caused by trigger points located in the anterior, middle and posterior scalene muscles. Some trigger points may only have one persistent area of ​​referred pain.

Pectoralis major muscle

IThe picture of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the large pectoral muscle.

In the leftmost picture you can see how the pain reflected from two trigger points located in the middle part of the muscle near the sternum overlaps. The following figures show: on the left - a trigger point in the intermediate part of the sternum, in the center - the TT in the clavicular part, on the right - a trigger point in the area of ​​the free edge of the muscle that forms the armpit.

Trigger point in the right pectoralis minor muscle and the pattern of pain it causes.

Picture of referred pain caused by a trigger point in the left pectoral muscle.

Subclavius ​​muscle

Picture of referred pain caused by a trigger point in the right subclavian muscle.

Serratus anterior muscle

Picture of referred pain caused by a trigger point localized in the right anterior serratus muscle. Side, back and front views.

Serratus posterior superior muscle

A picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right posterior superior serratus muscle. Areas of constant pain are marked in solid red. Areas of possible pain are marked with grain. The left picture is a rear view. In the figure in the center, the scapula is retracted forward and the trigger point becomes accessible for palpation and injection. The picture on the right is a front view.

Serratus posterior inferior muscle

A pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the right posterior inferior serratus muscle.

Latissimus dorsi muscle

Pattern of referred pain and trigger points on the right latissimus muscle backs. The picture on the left shows the usual localization of a trigger point in the axillary portion of the muscle. In the center is a front view. On the right is a picture of pain from the lower trigger point.

Supraspinatus muscle

Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right supraspinatus muscle.

Infraspinatus muscle

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the right infraspinatus muscle.

Teres minor muscle

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of the trigger point in the right teres minor muscle.

Teres major muscle

Medial and lateral (posterior and axillary) trigger points in the right teres major muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them. On the left is the medial trigger point, on the right is the lateral TT.

Subscapularis muscle

|Picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right subscapularis muscle.

Rhomboid muscle

General picture of pain from trigger points in the right rhomboid muscle.

Deltoid

Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right deltoid muscle. On the left is a picture of pain from trigger points in the anterior part of the muscle. The right pictures show a picture of pain from points in the posterior regions.

Coracobrachialis muscle

Pattern of pain and localization of trigger points in the right coraco- brachialis muscle. Trigger points can be found in the distal or medial portion of the muscle. Sometimes the pain from them spreads only to the elbow.

Biceps brachii

Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the biceps brachii muscle.

Brachialis muscle

Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right brachial muscle. Note that the most superior trigger point may cause compression of the radial nerve.

Triceps brachii muscle

Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the triceps brachii muscle. On the left - TT1 in the left long head, TT2 in the lateral portion of the right middle head. In the center - TT3 in the lateral edge of the lateral head, TT4 deep in the distal part of the right middle head, in the center. On the right -TT5 deep in the medial edge of the right medial head.

Forearms and hands

Elbow muscle

Localization of trigger points in the elbow muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them.

Extensors of the hand

Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the three main extensors of the hand on the right side.

Localization of trigger points in the right brachioradialis muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them.

Finger extensors

Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in three selected muscles - finger extensors on the right hand.

Localization of the trigger point in the right arch support of the hand and the pattern of pain reflected from it.

Composite picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right flexors of the hand and fingers.

Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in two muscles of the thumb right hand.

Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the interosseous muscles of the right hand. Trigger points can be found in any part of the interosseous spaces. Sometimes they are called Heberden's nodes.

Back and stomach

Superficial paraspinal muscles

Insertion and location of the two most important superficial groups of paraspinal muscles (erector spinae).

Iliocostal pectoralis

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the pectoral iliocostal muscle.

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the lower thoracic and lumbar regions. Latin letters C, T, L, S and numbers indicate the levels of the vertebrae of the corresponding departments.

Multifidus muscles

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the deep paravertebral muscles (multifidus and rotator cuffs). On the left is an example of trigger points in the midthoracic and lower sacral regions. In the center and on the right is the localization of TT in these muscles at the level of the L2 and S1 vertebrae.

Attachment and location of deep paraspinal muscles.

Multifidus muscles of the neck

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in deep muscles neck. Sometimes these points can cause compression of the greater occipital nerve.

The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the right iliopsoas muscle.

Obliques

A pattern of referred pain and visceral symptoms from trigger points located in the oblique abdominal muscles (and possibly the transverse muscle). On the left - “heartburn” due to a trigger point in the external oblique muscle, which attaches to the anterior chest wall. On the right - pain in the groin and/or scrotum due to a trigger point in the muscles of the lower-lateral abdominal wall.

Rectus abdominis muscle

Referred pain pattern and visceral symptoms due to trigger points in the rectus abdominis muscle. Left and center - bilateral pain throughout the back, fullness in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting can be caused by trigger points in the upper part of the rectus muscle. Similar bilateral pain in the lower regions can be caused by points in zone 2.

Pelvis, buttocks and thighs.

Quadratus lumborum muscle

Picture of referred pain and trigger points in quadratus muscle lower back.

Trigger points are indicated to the left and center, which can be palpated just below the 12th rib and just above the ilium. On the right are trigger points in deep layers muscles.

Anal sphincter, levator ani muscle, coccygeus muscle

Obturator internus muscle

The pattern of referred pain and trigger points in the pelvic floor muscles.

Gluteus maximus muscle

Picture of referred pain and trigger points in a large gluteal muscle. Trigger points are localized: on the left (TT1) superomedial portion of the muscle. In the center (TT2) is a point in the area of ​​the ischial tuberosity. On the right is the most medial inferior portion (MLP).

Gluteus medius muscle

A picture of referred pain from trigger points in the injurious gluteal muscle.

Medial points (TT1) reflect pain in the iliac crest, in the sacroiliac joint and sacrum. TT2 are located slightly superior and lateral and refer pain lower to the buttocks. TTZ reflects bilateral pain in the sacrum and lower lumbar region.

Gluteus minimus

The pictures show a picture of reflected pain from trigger points in the anterior portion of the right gluteus minimus muscle.

Additional zones appear when the muscle is fully engaged in work. In the right pictures there are points in the anterior portion of the muscle.

Piriformis muscle

General picture of pain from trigger points in the right piriformis muscle. The most common lateral points (TT1)

Hip and knees

Tensor fascia lata

A pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the right tensor fascia lata muscle. The fascia in the figure has been removed.

Sartorius

Referred pain from three trigger points in the right sartorius muscle, located at different levels. Anterolateral view. Trigger points in this longus muscle located superficially, sometimes directly under the skin.

Pectineus muscle

B Picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right pectineus muscle.