| Martial arts experts use their hands as weapons in | | | | With enough force to the windpipe or the |
| a self-defense encounter. A fist can be used to | | | | diaphragm the assailant can be rendered helpless |
| punch or strike the attacker. The fingers and | | | | due to lack of oxygen. |
| knuckles can also be used as a weapon in a | | | | Two Fingers |
| life-threatening situation. In this article we will show | | | | The index and middle fingers are the contact |
| three techniques using the fingers and knuckles. | | | | points. Strikes are aimed at the eyes. A strike to |
| Punches are not the only use of the hand in a | | | | the eyes can temporarily blind the attacker. It can |
| self-defense scenario. Depending on the situation | | | | also produce a sympathetic nerve response, the |
| and the distance from the attacker the fingers | | | | eyes tearing up, enough to allow for an escape. |
| and joints of the hand can be used with martial | | | | Finger Middle Joint |
| arts techniques effectively. Creating extreme pain | | | | The middle joint of the fingers can be used much |
| or disabling the assailant is crucial. Full force and | | | | like the fingertips with a spear hand martial arts |
| follow through is necessary with any martial arts | | | | technique. The fingers are bent at the middle joint |
| or self-defense technique. | | | | with the thumb forcing the fingers together. |
| Spear Hand | | | | Strikes are to the throat or diaphragm. A forceful |
| The tips of the fingers are the contact point. The | | | | strike can render an assailant helpless due to a |
| fingers are forced together by the thumb. The | | | | lack of oxygen. |
| strike can be aimed at the throat or diaphragm. | | | | |