This is an article on reality based self defense and survival. Before I can get into describing the best first hits, I feel like I need to lay down some groundwork by explaining a couple of key RBSF principles:
RBSF Principle #1 – You must be focused on the goal and not on the technique – What this means is that you shouldn’t be worrying at all about looking pretty or doing the perfect execution of some exotic martial arts move (like a backspin kick to the face or something ridiculous like that), but instead focus on the best target or place to hit that will deal maximum damage with the least amount of skill required for execution.
RBSF Principle #2: Play timid, then attack first, fast and furious without stopping until the threat is neutralized – This plot is a bit of psychological warfare combined with a physical follow-up. Your goal is to hit when the opponent is distracted or not ready.
With these two basic principles of RBSF established, I can now get into the topic that will be discussed here:
The 4 best first strikes to end a fight fast
Best First Hit #1 – Throw any drink in your assailant’s face – This is a favorite of Norm, one of my RBSF teachers. If you’re at a club, party, restaurant, or anywhere you can grab a drink, this can be used very effectively as a first hit for a flurry of follow-up hits. Any drink will do, even water. If it’s hot coffee, much better. The technique consists of extending the arm completely, if possible, towards the face, in the middle of the sentence while talking to the aggressor. Avoid short, choppy overhand pitches or you might not hit your eyes with the drink.
Best First Hit #2 – Finger prick in the eyes – Impair vision by poking your eyes with your open palm. Your fingers should be slightly curved and extended. Doing it this way will reduce the chance of injuring your fingers.
Best First Strike #3 – Punch or “karate chop” to the throat – If you punch him or “karate chop” him with the side of your hand, the fight is pretty much over, because at that point he’s not thinking about fighting you anymore, he’s just coughing, choking and panicking when you see him. thinking. eyes wide open in a state of semi-shock, “I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe! I must breathe!”
Best First Hit #4 – Spit in Attacker’s Face – You can do this using just your “plain” saliva, or, even more effective, if you’re chewing on something like an apple, and suddenly spit the pulp in his face. He will reflexively raise both hands to cover his face. Everything below the neck is now wide open for “the touchdown.” At this point you can start by kicking the inner thigh just above the knee or just go for the gold – nuggets, that is! (You know what I’m talking about: the family jewels!)
