When we discuss weapons, we usually mean external tools that help us defend verses an attacker. But the human body actually has 18 (give or take) natural weapons that can also be used if need be:
The fists - punching is a key skill, learning to not break the hand even more so
The palm heels - dense and tough, much safer way to strike
The fingers - poking/gouging/gripping
The elbows - includes hitting with the dense forearm muscle area and the pointy tip
The shoulders - it’s good enough for the NFL, it’s good enough for me, lol - love shoulder butting
The legs - crucial for any type of throw, displacement and/or takedown
The hips - body checking is real
The knees - your built in sledge hammer
The shins - roughly 18” margin of error when you hit with the shin bone
The feet - used for tripping, pinning, etc.
The heels - used when kicking/stomping
The balls of the feet - various kicks use this area
The outside edges of the feet - effective for various precise kicks
The inside edges of the feet - tripping and sweeping
The teeth - biting
The head - although head butting can be effective in areas, I’d rather use my head for thinking than hitting
The whole body - your applied body weight is a weapon, used in takedowns, throws, reversals, etc.
The environment - wherever you go there you are…use what’s around you to your advantage; landscape, lighting, objects, etc.
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