{"id":129,"date":"2011-08-18T23:07:28","date_gmt":"2011-08-18T23:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2021-03-31T14:19:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:19:07","slug":"self-defense-tactic-target-the-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/18\/self-defense-tactic-target-the-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Defense Tactic: Target the Nose"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"blog\">\n<h4 id=\"top-header\">Overview<\/h4>\nThe nose is a little overused as a target in fighting (and targeting it is even a little clich\u00e9), but it is a very effective self-defense target if you know how to use it. I'm not talking about a right cross to the nose. That is what your opponent is expecting and it is too easy to block or avoid.\n\nHowever, the nose can be an effective target if you use a different technique (which I'll get into next week). For now I'm going to explain exactly why the nose is such a vulnerable target.<!--more-->\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n<h4>Why the Nose?<\/h4>\nThe nose is extremely sensitive because the end of the nose is made of cartilage and not bone. So, it is not hard enough to <em>resist<\/em> force, but is also not soft enough to <em>absorb<\/em> force easily (like a poke to the cheek).\n\nTry it yourself\n<ul class=\"blog-lists\">\n \t<li>Make a fist and hit yourself in the cheek bone a couple times.<\/li>\n \t<li>Now use the same force on your nose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt hurts more. Now, just imagine applying a whole lot more pressure.\n\nYeah it's going to hurt a lot, that's what makes the nose such a great target for self-defense.\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-10 medium-centered large-6 large-centered columns\">\n\t[dfads params='groups=290&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']<\/div>\n<h4>An Easily Accessible Target<\/h4>\nThe nose is also a good target because it sticks out, making it easy to grab hold of.\n\nIn fact, one of the best uses of this target is as a control lever for an attackers head. It's especially vulnerable when you strike or torque it in an upward motion, bending it back on itself.\n\nThis is very painful because the cartilage is bending back and smashing up against the nose bone, yet another reason why it should be a part of your self defense arsenal!\n\nThis is especially useful in a self-defense situation where you are up close and personal with an attacker. The nose is often open if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fightfast.com\/ar\/IE-k.php?utm_campaign=INSTN_nose-target&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=0D4E9E9F&amp;utm_term=existing-list\">grappling<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/fightfast.com\/ar\/BS-k.php?utm_campaign=BCKSB_nose-target&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=0D4E9E9F&amp;utm_term=existing-list\">on the ground<\/a> with an attacker.\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n<h4>Quick To Bleed<\/h4>\nLastly, the nose bleeds easily. It has a ton of small blood vessels in it and they rupture easily. This will often distract your opponent long enough for you to escape. The bottom line is that the nose is a weak and vulnerable target which you should always have in mind when you find yourself in a self-defense situation.\n\nTune in for the next post where I will show you exactly how to use a nose strike to devastate an opponent.\n<p id=\"read-more-link\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trsdirect.com\/\">Click here to see our entire catalog of weapons and instructional videos!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The nose is a little overused as a target in fighting (and targeting it is even a little clich\u00e9), but it is a very effective self-defense target if you know how to use it. I&#8217;m not talking about a right cross to the nose. 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