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Originally Posted by mthand I like this thread and agree with Tom Yum. I would like to add that a rake to the eyes and a good snap kick to the groin area is good too. Especially for women defending against an attacker. I like the arts that use open hand strikes such as palm, rakes, finger jabs, etc.etc.. I have also found that blade kicks to the front and side of the knees are very effective at close quarter fighting situations. |
The lead leg snap kicks are great for hitting the groin. The kick hits with enough power to remove if you know what I mean. If the kick misses and hits the thigh or if you target the knee, it will do little.
When you say blade kicks, I assume you mean a side kick landing with the blade of the foot versus the heel?
Where traditional MA kicks lack, the muay thai kicks pick up. The thai round kick hurts when it slams into your thigh especially if it hits that artery; one kick from someone who practices thousands a day will send you down. Push kick aimed at the knee is also a good one.
Finger rakes and jabs are good. Finger jab to the eyes is a technique taught in about every TMA style, I think.