Blow - in martial arts, this is an impulsive directional movement ; an action consisting in the defeat of an object or subject in order to change its physical condition. A strike is a complex concept that includes a set of offensive actions of a shock nature that a person is capable of performing with the limb of the body, body or head. Also, a blow can be struck by a weapon ( cold or firearms ), an object of economic designation or any random object, the size of which is suitable for use in attack and defense in hand- to -hand combat . A well-aimed strike can cause significant harm to the enemy, injure, knock the enemy down or lead to a knockout .
Shocks that a person can strike using his own body are conventionally divided into:
- punches .
- kicks .
- body blows.
- head bangs .
A strike made in response to an advance or towards is called a counterattack .
Means and methods of performing strikes are determined by the traditions of a particular martial art . Percussion technique is the subject of study in such martial arts as boxing , kickboxing , Thai boxing , Wushu , karate , taekwondo and the like.
Interesting Facts
- A person who begins to study shock technique often has to overcome reflexive eye closure and respiratory arrest when performing a stroke (see the indicative reflex ), since this interferes with the assessment of target parameters and reduces the effectiveness of the stroke.
- The mass of a punch by a professional martial arts fighter, depending on its own weight, ranges from 200-1000 kg; the mass of a kick reaches 400-2000 kg.
- The Mesoamerican Indians did not know the punch ; this skill was brought to the continent by representatives of the white race.