Self Defence Course - Knockout Tips for Martial Arts

Everybody dreams of landing a knockout punch on a bad guy. Okay! Here are some tips that might help your martial arts dreams come true! ►Don't forget to take my 7-DAY MARTIAL ARTS CHALLENGE! http://www.senseiando.com/updates/ WARNING: Knocking someone out is just a fun way of saying "inflicting brain trauma". Do not try to knock out your friends or training partners. Oh--and don't let them knock you out, either! Protect your brain! When most people think about knockouts, they think about speed and power. But that's not always enough! A more practical formula for a knockout is something I call "The 3 T's." That stands for... TARGET. A knockout shot should be directed to the head or neck. Any impact to the head can cause a knockout, but the chin, jaw, temple, and behind the ear are particularly vulnerable. I'm sure you already knew that--after all, you were born with a head! TECHNIQUE. Punches, palms, elbows, knees, kicks... ANY technique can affect a knockout. Your job as a martial artist is to pick strikes you like and then drill them until they are solid and reliable. TIMING. This is the big one. Beginners think knockouts are all about speed and power, but they're not! The real secret is in how you set up your strikes. Ideally, you set up your strikes in such a way that the bad guy isn't able to block, slip, or roll. While you might be able to train targeting and techniques on your own, timing requires partner work. You absolutely need someone in front of you trying to hit you and take you down to figure out how to put the right target and the right technique together at the right time. Now, a word on strategy... The big mistake people make in trying to land a knockout punch is trying to land a knockout punch! My advice is to throw a combination of strikes with no expectations of a knockout. If one of your strikes leads to a knockout, great! Say thank you and run to safety. It's also important to remember that someone can be knocked out completely by accident! Maybe you push or hit the bad guy and he either stumbles into a wall and hits his head or falls to the ground. That unexpected reaction might even result in them being crippled or killed! That's why you should NEVER fight unless you have no choice. You simply never know what will happen. So, if you can talk your way out of a fight, or if you can run to safety, then do it! THANKS FOR WATCHING! For more tips on martial arts training, self-defense, and living a happy life, check out these links... ►SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SenseiAndo ►Get FREE Email Updates on everything I do: http://www.senseiando.com/updates/ ►Listen to my PODCAST on Martial Arts Living: http://www.senseiando.com/fight-for-a-happy-life/ ►TRAIN WITH ME in person, online, or at a seminar. http://www.senseiando.com/contact/ ▼ FOLLOW ME ▼ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SenseiAndo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ando_mierzwa/ Keep fighting for a happy life! :) ★ LIKE ★ SHARE ★ SUBSCRIBE ★ WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.