If you end up on the ground, use your up-kicks to keep the attacker away while you perform a technical stand-up to get back to your feet safely.
Instead of a tight boxing peek-a-boo, keep your lead hand out to manage distance and "frame" against an attacker’s chest or face. Combat kick boxing : realistic self defence
High-risk moves like spinning back kicks or jump knees are dangerous on uneven pavement or in tight spaces. If you end up on the ground, use
If someone swings wildly, don't just stand there. Use a leg check or a high cover, then pivot 45 degrees . Getting off the "center line" is the most important skill in street defense. If someone swings wildly, don't just stand there
for realistic self-defense shifts the focus from winning a sports match to surviving a violent encounter. Unlike the ring, there are no referees, gloves, or weight classes in the street, so your strategy must prioritize efficiency , spatial awareness , and neutralizing threats quickly. 1. The Mindset: Sport vs. Street
This is your "long-range jab." A solid teep to the midsection keeps a charging attacker back and creates space for you to run.
Stick to the "bread and butter" moves that work even when your adrenaline is spiking and your fine motor skills are fading: