The most painful places in a person. We study pain points on the human body. The most painful points

Painful (vulnerable) points of a person

I first became familiar with pain points when my father brought me a printed karate manual in the year 1978. I had just started going to school, and interesting pictures then made an indelible impression on me, awakening an interest in martial arts for the rest of my life. Still not really understanding the significance and effectiveness of the impact on vulnerabilities, I, nevertheless, memorized them as an alphabet. And after starting to train a few years later, I practiced blows directly on these vulnerable points, which later came in handy more than once in fights, both street and sports.

The table contains information from the manual on hand-to-hand combat of the USSR Ministry of Defense and verified by experience. Added something, removed something. For professionals, this information is not very interesting due to the developed skills, but a beginner, especially women and adolescents, can be useful in a critical situation, and possibly save a life.

For convenience, pain points are highlighted in color.

in red the most vulnerable points of a person are highlighted, a weak blow to which is equivalent to a strong blow to black dots. And a strong blow to them can kill a person or permanently or permanently injure (leave disabled).

Green with red. A hit on these points is no less effective than on red ones, but it requires certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy. It is difficult to achieve a lethal outcome, but it can be seriously maimed.

Green with yellow. A strong blow to these points, as a rule, leads the enemy to a loss of consciousness. But it requires certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy.

in green Points are highlighted where it is necessary to hit hard and accurately in order to disable the enemy. They require certain skills and a good knowledge of anatomy. Weak and inaccurate strikes are ineffective.

Points are highlighted in black, at which you need to hit accurately, strongly and sharply, with some skills. But even this does not incapacitate the enemy, but only causes acute pain. Nevertheless, it will not be superfluous to know them and may someday come in handy. Pressing on some points with your fingers (pinching, etc.) is sometimes more effective than hitting.
22. - collarbone (pressure)
23. - armpit (pressure)
24. - lower leg
25. - lifting the foot
26. - brush between thumb and forefinger (pressure)
27. - back of the elbow (pressure)
28. - coccyx
29. - back of the thigh
30. - popliteal fossa
31. - calf muscle
32. - Achilles tendon (pressure)

Eduard Bogolyubov

In this article we will talk about the vulnerability of the human body, or in other words about pain points on the human body. What are pain points? These are the places most sensitive to physical impact, having a low pain threshold. An exact hit in these places allows you to cause unbearable pain to a person or deprive him of consciousness.
There are a lot of such zones on the human body, many of them are prudently hidden by nature from easy access. However, many remained on the surface. Of course, the complete art of defeating pain points is a whole science, which can be studied for more than one year. In order to use self-defense, it is enough to know and be able to accurately hit only a few basic ones.
I would like to talk about targeted defeat separately. Finding a list of instructions for the location of pain points is not at all difficult, it is difficult to use it. The fact is that painful points are affected by precise, measured movements, but it is extremely difficult to do this in a duel, when the enemy is constantly moving and reacting to your actions, and it is also difficult to apply sufficient effort without special training. That is, each which you want to hit must be previously studied, striking movements (and these can be blows, bites, pressure, squeezing, etc.) are worked out to automatism and with the skill of applying full force. For this, both a partner (study and accuracy of movements) and projectiles (working out the full force of impact) are used.
So applying the impact on pain points requires painstaking work, but the result is worth the candle.

The most vulnerable points of the head.

A blow to the temple.
The temple is one of the weak points of the skull. Deep under the temple is the artery of the brain membrane. The average thickness of the skull is 5 millimeters, in the thickest place its thickness is 1 centimeter, in the temple area the thickness of the skull is only 1-2 millimeters. A blow to this area can lead to concussion, loss of consciousness and death.

A blow to the base of the skull.

The point is located at the base of the skull, at the junction of the back of the head and the first cervical vertebra. A weak blow to this area leads to loss of consciousness, a strong blow interrupts the nerve and leads to immediate death.

A blow to the crown.
The point is located on the top of the head. This is a rather weak point of the skull. A weak blow to this point can cause a concussion. A strong blow can damage the brain, cause hemorrhage and eventually death.

A blow to the back of the head.
This point is located in the center of the back of the skull at the junction of several bones and is palpable as a slightly elongated structure. This cavity is the weak point of the head. With a weak blow to this point, a concussion and loss of consciousness occurs. If the blow is strong, it can lead to hemorrhage and death.

Blow on the superciliary arch.
These points are located above the eyebrows. Blood vessels and nerves pass through these areas. A moderate impact can damage them and cause bleeding in the eyes and loss of consciousness.

A blow to the lower jaw.
This point is located at the angle of the jaw below where it articulates with the ear. A blow to this area breaks the bone into small pieces. This area is also known as the "knockout area", as a side kick directed at it hits the cervical spine, causing the opponent to fall. This is one of the reasons why in actual combat fighters often drop their chin to cover the point of the lower jaw.

Chin punch.
If you draw a straight line from the corner of your mouth, a certain perpendicular down. Then, intersecting with the line of the chin, an amazing point of defeat will be indicated. Its property lies in the fact that if even a light blow is applied to it in the direction of the cervical vertebra, this will cause a knockout effect.

This point is located on the nasal bone, between the eyebrows. The nasal bone is thick on top and thins downwards, a small vein runs in the center, which goes to the nasal cavity. A blow to this area can easily damage the nasal bone and lead to severe bleeding and difficulty breathing. In addition, a blow to the nose is very painful and impairs vision.

Blow on the cheek. (Above the side of the jaw)
this point is relatively weak. A blow to it leads to a fracture of the jaw and damage to the surrounding blood vessels and nerves. If the opponent's mouth is open and the blow is delivered at a downward angle, the jaw falls out of the joint, causing severe pain.

Blow or slap on the ears.
Near the ears are many blood vessels and nerves. A blow to the ears causes damage to the outer ear and eardrum.

Eye shot.
The eye is one of the most vulnerable places on the human body. Not even a strong poke with a finger in the eye can blind a person for a while and cause him severe pain. The elasticity of the eye allows it not to be damaged even with deep pressure, so a dosed, but strong enough effort can deprive the enemy of resistance, but will not deprive him of life or vision. Of course, there is a risk with, the effort in this case cannot be accurately calculated, but nevertheless, saving your life, you should not worry about the health of the aggressor.

The most vulnerable points of the neck.

A chopping blow to the back of the neck.
This point is located near the third vertebra of the neck. A weak blow to it causes a displacement of the vertebrae, which as a result put pressure on the spinal cord. A medium-strength strike knocks out the opponent and can lead to serious complications. A strong blow that interrupts the nerves of the spine leads to immediate death.

Chopping blow to the throat. (thyroid cartilage)
The thyroid cartilage (colloquially known as Adam's apple) is surrounded by numerous blood vessels and nerves, and behind it is the thyroid gland. A blow to the throat causes severe pain and loss of the ability to breathe. If the opponent's head is tilted back during the blow, the result of the impact will be much greater.

The most vulnerable points of the torso.

A blow to the sternum. (solar plexus)
The sternum is located in the center of the body. In this area is the heart, below the liver and stomach. There is no protection in the form of ribs. Therefore, a blow to this area directly affects the heart, diaphragm and nerves between the ribs. A blow to the solar meeting causes severe pain in the walls of the stomach, difficulty in breathing. The enemy loses the ability to defend himself. A strong blow can lead to bleeding in the stomach, heart failure, liver rupture, internal bleeding, unconsciousness and, in some cases, even death.

A blow between two ribs.
Usually blows are directed to the 7th, 8th and 9th ribs and their connecting cartilages. On the left is the region of the heart, on the right is the liver. Ribs 5 through 8 are the most curved and most easily broken, especially where bone meets cartilage. A strong blow to this area can lead to a heart attack, liver damage, internal bleeding, and possibly death.

Impact on moving ribs.
Movable ribs are located at the bottom of the chest. These are the 11th and 12th ribs. They are not attached to the sternum. Since the ribs are not secured at the front, the impact will cause them to break inwards. This, in turn, can lead to their penetration into the liver or spleen, which is deadly.

A blow or impact by pressing on the armpit.
Many blood vessels and nerves pass through this area. In addition, this cavity has no muscular or bone protection. Attacking this area with the fingers can cause an electric shock type sensation and a temporary loss of hand movement. Strong pressure can cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels, making it difficult to move the hand.

A kick or hand to the pubic bone.
This area is very sensitive. A blow to it is quite painful and leads to the inability of the enemy to continue resistance.

Kick or hand to the crotch
Many nerves pass through this point, and the genitals and the bladder are located above. A light blow to this area will cause very severe pain. A strong blow can rupture the bladder and cause shock.

A kick or hand to the coccyx.
In this area, the nerves are relatively protected and a strong blow can damage the central nervous system, causing severe pain and possible paralysis.

Kidney kick
The kidneys are very close to the back wall of the abdominal cavity. From an anatomical point of view, the kidneys are not protected by ribs and are very vulnerable. when struck, there is severe pain, possible rupture of the kidneys, profuse bleeding.

A blow to the back opposite the heart.
A blow to this point can cause shock, as there is a direct effect on the heart. This exposure can be fatal.

The most vulnerable points of the legs.

Hit under the kneecap.
A blow to this area causes severe pain. The greatest efficiency occurs when the supporting limb, on which the weight of the body is concentrated, is attacked. The result of such exposure will be tissue damage under the fibula and tibia.

A blow to the outside of the knee.
This force will cause the joint to move in an unnatural direction, bending inward and causing damage to the ligaments as well as tearing between the bones of the joint. In addition, a strong blow can damage the main peroneal nerve, causing severe pain.

A blow to the inside of the knee.
This impact will cause the leg to bend outward, damaging the ligaments and tendons around the patella. The best angle to hit is a sharp downward angle towards the rear.

Practice when practicing techniques in pairs should always be accompanied by practicing defeat. That is, the ability to hit pain points on the human body should turn into a skill that you no longer think about, which acts by itself. At the same time, while practicing strong blows, it is necessary to strive to carry them out precisely in these zones.

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

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

Rice. 3–18

Elbow lever over the knee (fig. 3-19)

In the process of fighting on the ground, a fighter can gain control of the situation if he manages to use the elbow lever against the opponent. A fighter can use his knee as a fulcrum to control the opponent and, with further resistance, he can break his arm at the elbow.

Rice. 3–19

Shoulder Arm Lever (Figure 3-20)

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

Rice. 3–20

Shoulder dislocation (Figure 3-21)

In the process of maneuvering in hand-to-hand combat, when the opponent starts a punch, the fighter can take a position from which he can dislocate the shoulder of the opponent (pos. 1). The fighter approaches and places his other hand behind the fist of the striking hand (pos. 2). He strikes down into the crook of the opponent's elbow to create a bend, and with a further movement twists the shoulder joint, and thus the opponent is out of action. (pos. 3).

Rice. 3–21

Dislocation of the shoulder with a straight arm (Fig. 3-22)

The fighter can also injure (dislocate) the opponent's shoulder by holding his elbow straight and raising his arm about 45°. Arching the wrist toward the elbow helps lock the elbow.

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

Rice. 3–22

Being captured (pos. 1), the fighter puts his hand to the bend of the opponent's elbow and grabs his arm (pos. 2). With pressure on the opponent's elbow (pos. 3) the shoulder will be dislocated and the opponent will lose his balance.

Rice. 3–23

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

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In a medium-range fight, 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 the vital points on the opponent's body in order to end the duel as soon as possible.

In terms of impact damage, 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 - lip groove; 8 - jaw; 9 - chin; 10 - behind the ear; 11 - base of the skull; 12 - throat; 13 - interclavicular cavity ("fossa"); 14 - neck; 15 - side of the neck; 16 - anterior shoulder muscle; 17 - shoulder joint; 18 - clavicle; 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 - the back of the hands; 31 - groin; 32 - outer side of the thigh; 33 - the inner side of the thigh; 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 sharp pain in a person. 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 “on the body”, but on its vulnerable points - places, the defeat of which will disable 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, joints. Their defeat will entail significant negative consequences for the enemy: pain shock, groggy state (short-term stun), loss of consciousness or death.

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

A master of martial arts can reliably incapacitate an opponent or even kill him with an accurate blow with one finger at a certain vulnerable point. However, in order to master such a 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 can be broken in case of an unsuccessful blow) is replaced by a powerful blow with a fist or other striking surface. (pos. C)"by area", i.e., approximately at the place where this point is located. Thus, we can say that the inaccuracy of hitting the “point” is compensated by its force, which is enough to hit the vulnerable point located in this place, which falls under the impact 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 – top of the head (top of head). In this place there is a connection of the cranial bones and the skull is weak. A palpable blow to the top of the head causes injury resulting in loss of consciousness or hemorrhage, and a strong blow to this place can lead to death.

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

3 – temple. The bones of the skull in 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, the phalanx of the bent thumb, or the elbow (if the opponent is short).

4 – eyes. A slight blow to the eyes with fingers causes uncontrollable tearing and blurred vision. A tangible blow or poke can 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 pain shock, dizziness, nausea. And since, in addition to the hearing organs, this zone also contains the vestibular apparatus 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 a stronger impact, the eardrums may burst, and internal cerebral hemorrhage with a fatal outcome is also possible.

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

6 – nose. Any blow can easily break the delicate bones of the nose, causing extreme pain and tearing.

7 – gutter , or the root of the nose (a place under the nose). A blow to a ganglion that comes close to the surface under the nose can cause severe pain and tearing.

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: a punch from the bottom up, right under the lower jaw (uppercut), an elbow strike from the side or from below, a short straight punch with the base of the palm. The last punch is preferable to a punch, because if you hit the chin with a fist, you can break your hand at the wrist joint.

10 – behind the ear area. A medium-strength impact to this location may cause loss of consciousness. A strong blow can lead to concussion or brain hemorrhage and death.

11 – base of skull (nape). This is where the neck joins the skull. A medium-strength blow with the edge of the palm, its base, fist, elbow in this place is accompanied by acute pain, loss of orientation, and semi-consciousness. A strong blow displaces the cervical vertebrae, infringes or tears the spinal cord, which can lead to death.

12 – throat (Adam's apple, or Adam's apple). They hit this place with the edge of the palm or its base (if the opponent's head is thrown back up). A light blow causes acute pain and suffocation. Consciousness may remain, but the enemy will lose the ability to take action for a period of time from fifteen seconds to a minute. A stronger impact entails profuse bleeding from the mouth, pain 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 a strong cough, tearing, and a feeling of suffocation. A strong impact in this place causes throat bleeding, respiratory arrest, loss of consciousness and possible death. A blow to the interclavicular cavity is applied with the thumb.

14 – neck. A strong blow to the back of the neck can lead to a rupture of the cervical 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 spasms and sharp pain. As a result of even a weak blow with an edge or the base of the palm, a fist, an elbow, a person's blood pressure drops, breathing becomes difficult, orientation in space is disturbed. 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 struck below and slightly in front of the ear.

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

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

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 strength of the blow) acute pain, muscle numbness, torn ligaments 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 medium-strength blow is required. The blow is applied with the edge or base of the palm, the bottom of the fist, the head or the elbow. With a broken collarbone, the opponent will not be able to hit hard with the other hand, and even with his legs. With stronger blows, the clavicle does not just break, but is completely destroyed and injures the tops of the lungs, bronchi, and large blood vessels with its fragments.

19 – armpit. Many nerve endings come close to the skin of each armpit, and a blow to the armpit causes severe pain and partial paralysis of the affected arm. A stab in the armpit with a knife is fatal, because it cuts the main artery going to the heart.

20 – spine. Any blows to the spine with the edge and base of the palm, fist, and even more so with such powerful shock parts as the head, elbow, knee, foot, are extremely painful and very dangerous. With a weak blow, a person feels a sharp pain, for a short time depriving 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 region of the nipples. A blow here can cause extreme pain.

22 – heart. A medium-strength blow to the chest where the heart is located can stun the opponent and give the fighter time to continue the attack or finish the move. This place is located just below the left nipple. With a strong blow to the heart area, it can stop, which will lead 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. It is possible to hit him with an elbow, knee, fist or the base of the palm. Hitting this spot is painful and can disrupt 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 result, a fainting state. The person bends in half and for one or two minutes loses the ability to move. 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 bottom of the ribs can cause the diaphragm and other muscles that control breathing to relax. This causes loss of breath and can lead to loss of consciousness.

25 – floating ribs. The main bones that give shape to the chest are the ribs, which 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 with the help of the 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 length. A blow to the floating ribs can easily break them because they are not attached to the ribcage. Broken ribs on the right side can cause internal liver injury; broken ribs on both sides can cause lung damage. Hits to the lower ribs can be delivered with anything: the knee, foot, elbow, fist, base or edge of the palm.

26 – kidneys. The kidney is a very sensitive organ. In addition, in the place where it is located, under the very skin of the back, a large nerve passes - a branch from the spinal cord. Therefore, even a slight blow to the kidney area is accompanied by acute pain. A moderate blow to the kidneys can cause shock and can lead to 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 both with hands and feet, elbows, knees and head.

27 – belly below the navel. A hard blow to the area below the navel and above the groin can cause shock, unconsciousness, and internal bleeding.

28 – biceps. A strong blow to the biceps is very painful and disables the arm. The bicep 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 hand, runs along the forearm. A strong blow to the radial nerve disables the hand. Thus, with a blow to the forearm, the opponent can be disarmed.

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

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

31 – groin. Even a moderate blow to the groin causes intense pain and can incapacitate an opponent. A strong blow to the groin can lead to loss of consciousness and shock. A blow to this place can be done 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. Near the surface of the outer side of the thigh (approximately four fingers wide above the knee) runs a large nerve. Therefore, a strong blow to the outside of the thigh can disable the leg, knocking the opponent down. This target is especially suitable for knee and shin strikes.

33 – inner thigh. A large nerve runs along the middle of the inner thigh along the bone. Accordingly, a blow to this area also incapacitates 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 its complete shutdown.

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

Relatively weak blows to the knee cause acute pain. A blow of medium strength from behind (into the popliteal fold) is also accompanied by acute pain and partial destruction of the joint. A stronger impact leads to rupture of the knee ligaments, fragmentation of cartilage, dislocation or fracture of the bones that form the articular joint.

36 – caviar (back of 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 hit by a hard object. The small and large tibias located here are almost not covered by muscles, so the pain from a blow to them permeates the entire body. You can attack the lower leg both with the inside and outside of the foot (with a hard edge of your shoes). It is also possible to strike with the heel (heel) and the sole. A blow of medium strength entails a painful shock up to loss of consciousness, a crack or fracture of a bone. A strong blow can break the lower leg bone, which supports most of the body's weight. The direction of blows to the lower leg is mainly from the front or from the side. An attack from behind on a leg loaded at that moment with body weight can cause temporary paralysis of the calf muscle.

38 – Achilles tendon. A hard heel strike on the Achilles tendon can cause an ankle sprain and leg stiffness. And if the tendon is torn, the enemy is disabled. The Achilles tendon is a good target for a knife attack.

39 – ankle. A blow to the ankle hurts; with a strong blow, the ankle can be dislocated or broken, thus depriving the opponent of mobility.

40 – climb. A kick in the ascent will also impede the mobility of the enemy. Relatively weak blows to the ankle joint cause acute pain and deprive the opponent of the opportunity to actively work with the foot. A stronger impact leads to the destruction of the small bones of the foot, causes 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 of the foot can rupture the Achilles tendon.

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

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

A punch to the celiac plexus is used by a fighter in close combat when the enemy rushes forward and tries to capture him. The fighter can then continue the attack with a groin knee or other incapacitating blows to vital points.

Rice. 4–2

Throat Thumb (Figure 4-3)

The thumb to the throat is a very effective technique when an opponent rushes forward or tries to grab a fighter. He throws forward his right fist with his thumb extended in the form of a beak and hits the opponent in the larynx, keeping his left hand raised for protection.

All hand-to-hand fighters and fans of martial arts are familiar with the concept of a nerve center or a vulnerable point. In addition to the well-known points such as the eye-throat-groin, there are several hundred others located both on the trunk and on the limbs. Looking at the map-scheme of the abundant location of vulnerable centers on the body, it is very easy to decide that everything is simple - no matter where you knock, you will hit some point. But this, fortunately, is absolutely not the case - otherwise, in an ordinary drunken fight, people would be killed by an accidental splash in the nose or chest. In fact, you need to know to what depth, at what angle, what impact form should be applied in order to achieve this or that effect. Very many points are most sensitive to defeat precisely by small forms, and only a few can work with them. In addition, you need to know the anatomical location of the point very accurately, be able to work with the reflexology atlas.

Mystified Eastern teachings, one of those that guarantee, if not spacewalking without a spacesuit, then at least physical immortality due to the mastery of the mythical energy "Chi" or "Ki", ​​are very fond of loading their followers with tales on the popular topic of the art of the poisonous hand. Their essence lies in the fact that if you know the time when one or another point has a maximum or, conversely, a minimum of energy, having mastered the control of it, you can send a person to the next world with a simple touch of your finger, and also after a given time period (day, month , year). So the unlucky followers of all kinds of sensei and gurus learn by heart thick Talmuds on acupuncture, memorizing the time of "ebb and flow of energy" on the "meridians", difficult to pronounce Chinese names of points and other nonsense. They do push-ups on their fingers or poke them into the sand, beans and the wall, earning arthritis from a young age. They spend precious hours of their free time on all sorts of meditations on mastering the "energy current", "opening the chakras, dan-tien and clearing the channels" in the style of qigong, tai chi and other heresy, and, shamefully getting into the head from the guys from the boxing or kickboxing section , explain to themselves that their art does not need to be mastered for a year or even a dozen years, in contrast to a rude massacre. But when they master it, they will show them all, wow! After all, they have such a cool teacher! (Who's so cool because he doesn't spar with anyone).

But, as they say, there is no smoke without fire. The instructors of the Special Applied Army System (SPAS) analyzed Chinese and Korean treatises that talk about vulnerable points, as well as army instructions on the defeat of nerve centers and created certain recommendations for the rational development of really useful knowledge - so that they begin to work immediately after training, and not after decades of thoughtless cramming of the "wisdom of the East" not adapted for Europeans. Moreover, without swotting fingers into the wall and "chasing energy" (let's reveal a terrible secret - 98.5% of people who use the term "control of internal energy" are either mentally ill, or sincerely mistaken, or are engaged in charlatanism).

Knowing where to look for these points makes it very easy to work spontaneously. For obvious reasons, we will not talk about the so-called poisonous (lethal) points located along the midline of the skull, face, throat and torso up to the perineum. For the reason that a concentrated impact on these points with a penetration or punching into the depths can lead to serious violations of the main vital systems - respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous and cause death. Effects, combined with a dosed shock wave sending (this can be a simple touch, like applying "healing hands") to a given depth, plus the transfer of heat, cold, pulse, "discharge", an image of illness or death, have never been the prerogative of ordinary warriors. For example, in Rus', the sorcerers, the priestly class, did this. Recent impacts affect the deep sections of the central nervous system body, and through it to the endocrine system. This causes delayed manifestations and gradually increasing failure of the main programs of life.

THROAT, SOLAR PLEXUS, groin

Consider "stopping" the enemy blows to the above-mentioned places. For example, a blow to the throat is dangerous even from a small child. But any adult can, with his action directed at the throat, transfer his opponent to the "other world", a lot of strength is not required, just a vector poke in a certain direction. But this is science for the special forces, who have to engage in deadly duels. And it is enough for a "mere mortal" to know that, for example, a slight slap on the Adam's apple with your fingers will stop any attacker, because. in this place there are no muscles that cover the cartilage. In army manuals, you can see a blow with a machine gun barrel in the throat, which is very effective.

Going down below, take the solar plexus. All martial artists received blows to this point, and everyone probably remembered unforgettable sensations. Needless to say, with such a blow, it takes little effort to knock the opponent into a fetal position! But at the same time, it must be taken into account that a strong blow delivered with a certain vector will kill the enemy, which is known to those who are supposed to know this. So with blows to the solar plexus, you should be careful.

Groin is a place of "persuasion" for many, especially in the night city. No wonder they say: eye, throat, groin - you can’t pump! But what is dangerous is not that they hit in the groin, but in a place just above the "male" pride. For an internal hematoma and irreparable consequences, a kick in the "grindars" is enough - that's it, the operation is guaranteed!

Although, it should be noted that the following often happens "on adrenaline" - after a blow to the groin, the enemy jumps up after 2-4 seconds, and then you really need to try hard to emerge victorious from this fight! This happens due to the inaccuracy of the strike and the concentration of the aiming point precisely on the genitals. In fact, you need to hit inward, with maximum effort from the bottom up!

TEMPORARY PARALYSIS

Shocking, paralyzing and disabling points are found along the lateral lines of the skull, face, throat and torso. A sharp and carrying blow with a small form to these points causes the enemy to recoil or pull back a limb. Several repeated blows to these points cause a cumulative pain effect and, as a result, temporary paralysis of the limb.

These are points located in the center and on the sides of the articular folds of absolutely all joints of the arms and legs; located one third (of the length of the limb segment) above and below the joint; on the inside of the forearm, along the midline between the radius and ulna; on the arms and legs, where you can feel the bone through the muscles (on the thigh and shoulder they are located along the inner and outer lines).

HEART

It is located not to the left of the sternum, as we usually think, but mainly along the midline and has the shape of a drop, inclined from the sternum with a sharp part to the left nipple. Closest to the surface of the body is the left ventricle. Just under the left nipple, where the pectoralis major muscle ends, you can see or feel its pulsation. In athletes, it is displaced to the outer part of the body. As a result of breaking through this point with the knuckle of the middle or index finger, the heart rhythm is lost. A simple fist strike introduces arrhythmia into the work of the heart, adding stress during the contraction and phase of breathing. Possible valve closure and death. In a bad way (for the enemy with your good blow), the rib breaks and the heart breaks.

HEAD

Figuratively speaking, it is a ball-skull on a spring-backbone. Impacts to the side of the "spring" (in the horizontal plane) can destroy the bones of the facial skeleton (nose, jaw), but are partially damped. Practically no shocks are amortized to break the "ball" from the "spring", that is, from the bottom up towards the top of the head.

No wonder the chin is the point of turning off consciousness! But this is not easy to achieve, because the accuracy of the blow is required, at the same time, a side blow with an open palm or even a forearm in the jaw or in the outstretched hands (self-impact with one's own limbs) very often "knocks out" consciousness. This is achieved by the total area of ​​the lesion and by combining the blow with the movement of the head upon impact, which is fraught with a concussion, and with the addition of a painful effect - a knockout.

Reverse blows - in a horizontal plane to the back of the head - are also very dangerous. A sharp unbearable blow, the so-called "rabbit", knocks out and can deprive of consciousness. A slightly stronger blow to this area, without touching on the details of its application, was forbidden to use "maroon berets" on the exam after the death of an officer.

Any blow with the forearm or elbow to the left and right side of the back of the head leads to loss of consciousness, and it doesn’t matter if it was a clean blow or not. To realize the effect of such work, ask a friend to lightly slap you on the back of the head with his palm, but from your position, face to face. So how is it? Did you feel it!?

NOSE

The usual "splash" directly to the back of the head or slightly at an angle breaks cartilage and thin bones. Result: "blood" (it is not necessarily visible from the outside, it can drain down the back of the throat). Someone is shocked, someone continues the massacre, not noticing the injury in a fever, and someone additionally goes berserk from the taste and sight of their own blood, it happens. And as a result of a "catchy" blow with the knuckles on the protruding part of the nose from the side, a painful shock occurs, although there may not be any "blood".

"Strawberry". This is everyone's favorite point under the nose. Read about its use in combat survival in the "extreme" section ("SU" No. 2, 2004, article "If you were hooked with a knife"). In a fight, a tangential blow to this point with the edge of the palm causes the opponent to turn his head in the direction of the blow, lose sight of you and open the side of the jaw and head. By pressing on this point with the base of the index finger, we force the enemy to tilt his head up, open his Adam's apple to defeat, over-bent his back and lose stability ... By the way, pressing on the tip of the nose causes the same effect. Option: hook any two fingers of the enemy behind the nostrils from behind (it is possible with one, but the degree of reliability of the combat element drops.

Many have experienced a blow to the nose. But, as a rule, these are blows according to the scheme directly to this area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe face, but one of the officers of the Airborne Forces admitted that somehow in a fight he didn’t hit the “penny”, the blow slipped to the left, and what was his surprise when the attacker’s nose curled up to the side, and the enemy, squealing in pain, fell to the ground. He did not expect such efficiency.

EYES

A very delicate place in the fragile male body, almost the same as the testicles, only 2/3 are hidden inside the body. Accordingly, there are the same number of experiences during squeezing, and tearing off, unscrewing, crushing (continuing to the extent of personal sadism) is much more problematic. Especially if the "body" is stuffed, even if not with drugs, but with adrenaline, it actively puffs, spins and, by no means, wants to freeze, so that it would be more convenient for us to pick out these very eyes.

In a word, it is problematic to deprive the body of the eyes, since while this very body is not in a deep coma, it will reflexively jerk its head away, leaving the line of attack. This, by the way, is one of the simplest tests from the practice of resuscitation doctors for the "load" of the cortex.

Well, now you are armed with a terrible knowledge that although it hurts, it is not fatal, but your opponent does not know this, which we will use. The effects on the eyes pass well immediately after a "relaxing" palm strike on the chin, nose, "from the wing" on the "rabbit" point behind the ear.

There is a so-called "officer's reception": a whip with a cap, a cap, a beret in the eyes! A very painful and shocking blow!

Grandfather, a Kuban Cossack, showed one of the authors a poke with his little finger in the eye, but not just like that, but in the process of cutting with sabers, i.e. close combat with the use of edged weapons. The shock was the strongest when, having beaten off a blow with a saber, the grandfather took a step forward, pressing the attacking limb with a blade and changing the angle of the saber, letting it slide off, carried out this technique! That's what our grandfathers knew!

Adam's apple

According to legend, when Adam ate an apple from the Tree of Knowledge, he choked on it, a piece got stuck in his throat - hence its second, ancient name "Adam's apple". One of those interesting protrusions on the uncle's body that distinguishes him from his aunt. Accordingly, a reverent attitude towards him, the only one. Up to the point that in some men, with a simple touch to this zone, there is a spasm of the airways and suffocation (this is without compression!). By the way, the terrible truth: a person does not die from a blow to the Adam's apple! A person can die from subsequent suffocation or from reflex cardiac arrest with a deep penetrating blow with the edge of the palm across the midline, but not due to an injury to the "Adam's apple", but due to the impact on both vagus nerves. Yes, and a stab in the throat, if it was performed without subsequent ripping and exactly in the middle line, that is, in the Adam's apple, does not entail any "lethal" consequences, except for the facilitated influx of a wave of fresh air to the lungs. There is such an operation, the simplest, called a conicotomy. The link for the Stakhanovites and pioneers about the absence of responsibility of the authors for the consequences of performing exercises for the technique is VALID in this place, as in all the others, even where they did not write, too.

Be that as it may, the impact on the Adam's apple has firmly migrated from street fighting and the teachings of gray-haired eastern elders to manuals on hand-to-hand combat for special forces around the world. Read the first aid for yourself or a friend when receiving this blow in our development on extreme (the above number is "SU"). In the meantime, try to touch the Adam's apple, move it to the right and left, be bold, pull it away from you and, conversely, press it against your neck. Well, it's not that scary. And now we will open the real secret technique! Above the Adam's apple there is another bone, the hyoid one, for some reason everyone forgets about it, but in vain! For this bone, grabbing it with the fingers of a palm turned upside down to the sky, it is very convenient to control the enemy. It is important to squeeze it on the verge of breaking and push it up at 45 degrees. Shockers on the Adam's apple: striking casual blow with the knuckles of the phalanges of the "leopard's paw"; poke with the tips of bent fingers from the side (NOT IN the Adam's apple) - from the Adam's apple towards the midline. In addition to hitting with the edge of the palm, there is another interesting variant of the combined traumatic blow to the Adam's apple. First, a poke is performed with the tips of bent fingers into the jugular fossa, then the fingers bend into the paw of a leopard and already press the knuckles of the phalanges, as a result, the knuckles of the fist act. In general, the whole movement is like the course of a tank caterpillar.

The tearing grips of the Adam's apple and windpipe are simple and reliable (compared to a punch). They are divided into two groups: crushing (performed with one hand, the movement is similar to showing a sacred pagan gesture called kukish and fig, less often with two hands) and tearing (performed with two hands).

The cruel truth: finishing off in any conflict was often done with the butt of a rifle, a machine gun in the throat, namely in the Adam's apple!

KNEE

One of the most complex and most vulnerable joints in our body. It is characteristic that an injury or simply very severe pain can be caused from almost any direction. A blow from the side from the inside or outside tears the ligaments and breaks the joint. A blow from behind, in the popliteal fossa, tears the ligaments and knocks the leg forward.

A frontal strike also breaks the knee joint, unless it was bent at 90 degrees. This position is very fond of representatives of hard styles - they say, try to break the joint blocked in this position (deep forward lunge, archer stance). That's how it is, a blow to the knee, with proper preparation, holds, but there is one very interesting and fragile detail here. In Latin, "patella" is called, that is, the patella, or patella, as we are more and more used to. This very patella breaks like a nutshell, with a good sharp blow with a "reset".

Without the ability to stop the attacker, keep him at a distance, there is no combat system. Therefore, almost all martial arts profile blows to the legs, namely to the knee! The efficiency is very high: if you carry out a "brush" (football kick on the ball) to the knees, multiplying by shoes and strength, we get an injury or at least a 100% stop of any attack! An example from life: a bunch of juvenile idiots in the amount of 10 people had fun as best they could, but they could only drink vodka and beer. They saw a man in uniform from afar and rushed to ask him what rank he was and from what kind of troops! The clarification did not take place, because. the man turned out to be an officer of the headquarters of the Airborne Forces, he had two campaigns in Chechnya behind him, and he did not want to get injured and expose himself to the "recognition" guys! But, being a man of age and having seen a lot, he did not want to cut off young lives. Within 30 seconds, the acquaintance ended with blows to the legs, and more specifically to the ankle and knees. The officer scattered this group of accelerators, saving their lives and giving them another chance!

WORKING WITH INCLUDE AND CARRYING OUT PAIN

The pain turns on and is carried out from one point to another with sharp, strong concentrated blows that are applied sequentially to several points. They can be connected by pain into a single "meridian" and, for example, "dry", that is, turn off a limb - the so-called "chained stream". It is possible to "drive a nail" deep, inflicting high-speed strikes of different strength and amplitude on one point - its pain load occurs.

One of the secrets of our ancestors was the ability to influence the internal organs without using pain points. Wave shocks-impacts with the force application vector directed to the liver, heart, kidneys, spleen, etc. up to the cerebellum, led to death or loss of consciousness. The effect of the application was enhanced by mentally placing a part of the body of a rigid object inside the attacked organ - a stone, the tip of a sword: "And the enemy appeared mentally before him, and he brought the stone to the adversary in his hand in all the weight of his thoughts, at his head ..."

As you can see, the system of initial acquaintance with pain points is simple, easy to remember and immediately. You don't need to spend years studying the Talmuds on reflexology, you don't need to memorize wild Chinese names, fill your brains with calculations of the enemy's horoscopes and his personal time of maximum or minimum in one or another "channel". You just need to have the desire to watch and listen, feel it in your own skin, understand and practice.

That's all. The mysterious art of the "poisonous hand" is eaten subcutaneously, put on a reflex, spinal level, literally in 2-3 workouts. For the rest of my life.

The human body is an amazing apparatus, since ancient times we have studied our body in the hope of discovering all the secrets of our body. Years of study have made us understand that our body, although it looks perfect, also has a lot of flaws.

We used to call them pain points. Pain points are vulnerable places on the body, a blow to which causes acute pain in a person. They are called dots because of the method of pinpointing weak spots.

How to determine the strength of the impact

The modern method for determining the force of impact on a painful point is determined by five levels:

1. 1. First the level of this weak blow, which does not cause serious damage to the attacker, but serves only as a distraction for retaliation to the opponent's attacks.
   2. Second has a slightly stronger effect in a fight compared to the first.
   3. Third same - these are attacks that can lead to stunning the enemy or numbness of the affected limbs. Such techniques will allow you to neutralize the enemy for a short period of time.

1. Impact on points fourth level can have serious consequences, blows often lead to injury or loss of consciousness, sometimes the result of interaction with points is paralysis.
2. blows fifth levels are extremely dangerous for the opponent's health, techniques can be fatal.

Now you should pay attention to the fact that all pain points of the body can be divided into conditional groups - points of the head, torso and legs.

Head pain points

The first points we will look at are the points of the head. These include: eyes, nose, ears, temples, lips and chin.

Eyes

The eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body, any blow to them will cause pain. To damage the eyes, a simple “fork” technique is suitable. However, there is a possibility that your fingers can intercept and twist, be on the lookout.

Even a mild direct blow to the nose almost guarantees bleeding and severe discomfort. For a more effective impact result, it is recommended to use a “catchy” blow with the knuckles on the convex part of the nose to the side. Such a blow guarantees a painful shock to the opponent.

Whiskey

In this place, blows have the most serious consequences, since the skull is most vulnerable in this area, traumatic nerves and arteries are dangerously close to the surface of the skin. Most of the different types of impacts can result in death or severe head injury.

Upper lip

She is one of the most vulnerable parts of the head. A powerful blow at an angle of 20-30 can cause brain injury, and the usual burning pain in the area of ​​application.

Selections

Attacks with the back of the hand provide optimal effect, when using fisticuffs, damage to the hand is possible.

Pharynx

Vulnerable point - a depression at the bottom point, you should use the poke method with your fingers. The attack causes breathing difficulties and spasm in the lungs.

Adam's apple

Most attack options in this place are fatal. It is recommended to use tearing grips.

An attack with the back of the hand knocks out the opponent.

Torso pain points

Solar plexus

The blow should be delivered with a fist. Such a blow causes burning pain, which causes a person to bend or kneel.

Attention: too strong a blow to the solar plexus can lead to death!

armpits

In the armpit, the large one passes close to the skin, so any blow there causes severe pain, temporarily paralyzing the enemy.

Belly, groin and kidneys

A punch to the stomach forces the opponent to bend, which will allow additional blows to the back or neck, a kick toe is no less effective.

The groin is one of the most convenient points for a strike. A kick, fist, palm, knee immobilizes the opponent.

Hits on the kidneys can cause nervous shock and death without proper medical treatment. help, blows should be applied with the edge of the palm, as well as with the knee.

false edge

A blow to this rib can be applied from both sides of the body, but a stronger effect is manifested by a blow to the right side of the opponent. You should hit with your elbow, knee or edge of the palm.

Pain points of the legs

Knees

Blows to the knee, its lateral part and to the patella should be applied with the edge of the boot. This technique immobilizes the enemy, damaging the ligaments and the knee joint.

Ankles

The blow should be applied with the outer edge of the boot, keeping it perpendicular to the ankle. Kicking with the toe of the boot is extremely ineffective and it is recommended not to use it.

Shin

In the shin area, the bone is the least thin and, accordingly, poorly protected. The impact with the outer edge of the foot at the level of 1/3 of the height of the lower leg from below is most effective.

Foot

The most vulnerable and fragile bones are located in the foot. Blows to these bones easily lead to their destruction. Basically, these are strikes with the heel or foot from top to bottom. It is recommended to carry out when the enemy is behind you.

Strikes on pain points are often used in special combat techniques. Special combat techniques are aimed at ensuring a person's safety in situations where his life is threatened by a mortal threat.

Not a single special combat technique is aimed at the deliberate killing of a person, but only to disarm (immobilize) the enemy.

Watch the training video in which a self-defense specialist talks about working with pain points: