Simple Strikes

Learn how to strike. Short of using a weapon, your hands are the quickest way to end an attack. This is a skill I can teach you. Among the keys for striking are:

• Know your targets

• Do stretches to enhance your balance and reach

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Know how to breathe when striking

• Understand your base

• Be aware of distance

• Look before you hit

Adam’s apple Here is a simple throat poke to the Adam’s apple. This can disorient your attacker and allow you to get away.