Fighting Tips for MK Members  :thumb:

As a follow up to my previous columns in MK on the Martial Arts , see
the Religion and Philosophy Section_" Inner Self ", and the Mind and Body Section__" Deadly Stare and Scare Technique " , I enclose the following progression for beginners and apt students of the Martial Arts .
Having taught and instructed in the Martial Arts in the UK for a number of years , principally on a One to One basis , I have formulated these simple , easy and effective techniques , which can be used in a real life street fight situation , or to repel an unprovoked attack by an aggressor .
Exponents of the Martial Arts and beginners alike , must focus first and foremost on the mental and spiritual dimension of the Martial Arts , if they seek to successfully execute
physical attacks or defense .
The principal asset for success is Confidence and Self Belief in oneself and their ability
to prosecute their actions in a real life situation against an aggressor , which is far removed from the comfort and shelter of a karate or boxing hall .
To achieve an Iron Will and Nerves of Steel , requires a rigid adherence to positive statements and affirmations , daily repeated to ingrain in the subconscious a winning mentality .
I cannot overstate the importance of this highly successful practice in developing colossal mental strength and assurance .
A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required also to have the movement and speed to execute successdful attack or defense in a combat situation .
Listed below are simple moves or techniques that can be learned swiftly and executed by a beginner , to protect themself in a life or death situation .
1 Eye Gouge__Simple stiff finger or fingers thrust into an opponents'eyes _Highly Effective
2.Adam's  Apple Strike__Extended Knuckle blow to the windpipe_Deadly
3 Groin kick or punch__Disabling Technique
4.Throat Hollow Strike__Deadly Strike
5. Pinkie Grip Grab__Used when an attacker grabs you by the throat ( front or back )__ Release secured when you grab each pinkie finger of the attacker .
6. Strike to sides of Neck__Release technique
7. Jaw Strike_-Cupped hand strike up under the aggressor's jaw ( Fleshy part } Effective
8 Shin Kick or scrape__Frontal strike to opponents shins or back kick or scrape down an opponent's shins , when grabbed from behind __Very Effective
9. Toes Stamp__Stamping on aggressor's toes when held from behind .
10. Palm Strike under Jaw__Used to repel a frontal attack__Highly Effective
The beginner can also make good use of deploying simple objects like a comb , pen , or keys etc , to strike successfully into an aggressor's face or eyes , to repel an unprovoked attack , and disable and disorientate your opponent .
By memorizing these simple and  highly effective techniques , the beginner in the Martial Arts , can assimilate a degree of confidence and skill , that will be extremely effective in a street fight or life or death situations .
As a caveat , these techniques are undoubtedly potentially capable of crippling or even killing an aggressor in a combat situation , however it is my considered opinion , that in a life or death situation , you must be capable of fighting a total and all consuming strategy and variety of techniques to defeat a potentially murderous attacker or attackers .  :thumb: