Different self-defense techniques work differently for different kinds of attackers so the more techniques you know the better.

Is throat punch effective. When his daughter gets kidnapped Liam Neeson retaliates by hitting a lot of dudes in the throat. A throat punch isnt my go to move usually. You experience a massive surge of adrenaline and you dont think with any clarity your instincts take over.

A punch to the throat can crush the larynx cutting off breathing and in any case is a very painful blow. If you block an attack without taking advantage of the split second where your attacker is too busy punching you to really. Im sure you wouldnt want anyone to punch you in the throat but in self-defense youd rather give a throat strike damage to an attacker instead.

While at the same time get comfortable - solid and stable - on your feet by stepping back with the opposite side foot to the hand that you grab your attacker with. Making the punch appear more effective in the same way as a bolo punch in boxing. Similar to a conventional wrestling uppercut.

Also known as throat strike or sword stab. Your knuckles are harder than your palms. Your knuckles present a much smaller surface area than your palms and therefore punches will hurt more and can penetrate guards much more easily.

The second major point in this video and the most valuable one in my opinion is that to be effective you must strike while you are deflecting an assault from your attacker not afterward. Let me ask you would you rather me palm strike you or punch you. The risk of death is definitely non-zero.

Most folks who are struck hard in the throat even with the larynx left intact will think they are choking and struggle to breathe. In this clip taken from th. Throat chops are quick and effective.