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What type of strike is used primarily to strike a muscle?
What type of strike is used primarily to strike a muscle?
Which of the following strikes is considered deadly force?
Which of the following strikes is considered deadly force?
What is a characteristic of a snap-back strike?
What is a characteristic of a snap-back strike?
Which variable does NOT affect the power generated in a strike?
Which variable does NOT affect the power generated in a strike?
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Which type of strike typically produces less delivered power due to its surface area?
Which type of strike typically produces less delivered power due to its surface area?
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In order to maximize power in a strike, what body movement should be emphasized?
In order to maximize power in a strike, what body movement should be emphasized?
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What is the primary purpose of blocking techniques in defensive tactics?
What is the primary purpose of blocking techniques in defensive tactics?
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Which strike technique can be used to create distance and distract a subject?
Which strike technique can be used to create distance and distract a subject?
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When executing an upper area block, which part of the body is primarily protected?
When executing an upper area block, which part of the body is primarily protected?
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Which strike is categorized as non-deadly force (NDF)?
Which strike is categorized as non-deadly force (NDF)?
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Which of the following strikes is likely to result in temporary motor dysfunction?
Which of the following strikes is likely to result in temporary motor dysfunction?
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What is a key feature of a mid-area block?
What is a key feature of a mid-area block?
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Which of the following can be used in empty-hand striking techniques?
Which of the following can be used in empty-hand striking techniques?
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What might be an expected effect of non-deadly force strikes?
What might be an expected effect of non-deadly force strikes?
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What is a major consequence of striking nerve motor points in muscles?
What is a major consequence of striking nerve motor points in muscles?
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What is the primary purpose of using a front kick in a defensive situation?
What is the primary purpose of using a front kick in a defensive situation?
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Which area of the foot is recommended for striking the target with a front kick?
Which area of the foot is recommended for striking the target with a front kick?
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Which technique is essential for maximizing effectiveness during an angle kick?
Which technique is essential for maximizing effectiveness during an angle kick?
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What is the primary purpose of a palm heel strike?
What is the primary purpose of a palm heel strike?
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What is the first step to perform an angle kick when faced with an attacker?
What is the first step to perform an angle kick when faced with an attacker?
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Which technique is best suited for disabling a subject who has grabbed your wrist?
Which technique is best suited for disabling a subject who has grabbed your wrist?
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In delivering a punch, what is an important step to ensure effectiveness?
In delivering a punch, what is an important step to ensure effectiveness?
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When executing a punch, which of the following is NOT a recognized technique?
When executing a punch, which of the following is NOT a recognized technique?
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What feature enhances the effectiveness of the hammer fist strike?
What feature enhances the effectiveness of the hammer fist strike?
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Which striking technique can be used to deliver a diversion before following up with other techniques?
Which striking technique can be used to deliver a diversion before following up with other techniques?
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In the context of martial techniques, which of the following options is NOT typically associated with punches?
In the context of martial techniques, which of the following options is NOT typically associated with punches?
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What initial action should you take before performing any strike?
What initial action should you take before performing any strike?
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Which part of the body is primarily used in a backfist strike?
Which part of the body is primarily used in a backfist strike?
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What is the optimal angle of the elbow when delivering an elbow strike?
What is the optimal angle of the elbow when delivering an elbow strike?
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In which situation is a knee strike particularly effective?
In which situation is a knee strike particularly effective?
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What is the purpose of using loud, clear verbal commands during the techniques?
What is the purpose of using loud, clear verbal commands during the techniques?
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How can strikes serve a diversion technique?
How can strikes serve a diversion technique?
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What part of the arm should be used during an elbow strike?
What part of the arm should be used during an elbow strike?
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Study Notes
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Blocks
- Lesson Goal: Demonstrate blocking techniques and properly executed strikes to control a subject.
- Blocks: Reaction techniques using arms, legs, or body to deflect or redirect strikes. Defend upper and mid areas of the body.
- Upper Area Block: Protect from neckline to top of head; transition to counterstrikes.
- Mid Area Block: Protect torso and face; transition to counterstrikes.
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Strikes
- Strikes: Involve impacting the subject using hands, arms, elbows, feet, legs, knees, or head. Entire body can be a weapon (punching, hitting, kicking, and slapping).
- Deadly Force (DF): Strikes with the potential for serious injury or death.
- Non-Deadly Force (NDF): Strikes causing temporary motor dysfunction or incapacitation.
- Target Areas: Specific areas on the body (e.g., throat, eyes, center of abdomen, side of neck).
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Striking Techniques:
- Penetrating Strikes: Focus on delivering kinetic energy to muscles and nerves.
- Snap-Back Strikes: Quickly delivered and withdrawn to create distance, distraction, and allow for more strikes.
- Swinging and Thrusting Strikes: Swinging strikes involve a larger surface area; thrusting strikes deliver more power using a smaller surface area.
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Palm Heel Strike
- Palm Heel Strike: Used to defuse a situation (stunning the subject), gain control, or as a diversionary technique.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area (chest or face)
- Thrust palm heel to target area
- Rotate shoulders/hips to deliver strike
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Punches
- Punches: Used to control a situation by stunning the subject.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area
- Make a fist (roll fingers, tuck into palm, thumb pressure).
- Strike target area with knuckles
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Hammer Fist Strike
- Hammer Fist Strike: A powerful strike to quickly disable a subject who might grab weapons or clothing.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area
- Make a fist
- Strike target area with fist bottom
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Backfist Strike
- Backfist Strike: Useful when attacking from behind to gain advantage over an opponent, potentially breaking their focus.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area
- Make a fist
- Strike target area with fist back
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Elbow Strike
- Elbow Strike: Used to disable a subject from a close-range situation.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area
- Make a proper fist, bend elbow at 90°
- Rotate shoulders/hips and strike
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Knee Strike
- Knee Strike: Used to exert control or gain distance from a resistant subject.
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Steps:
- Use verbal commands
- Assume appropriate position
- Identify target area
- Use appropriate knee action to strike the target area
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Front Kick
- Front Kick: A disabling strike used against an advancing aggressive subject.
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Steps:
- Use clear verbal commands
- Balance transfer to support leg
- Snap the foot forward, lifting the knee
- Strike target with front part of the foot
- Follow up with appropriate action
Defensive Tactics Techniques - Angle Kick
- Angle Kick: Disables a subject and can be executed without being in close proximity. Useful for maximum impact and effectiveness.
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Steps:
- Use loud, clear verbal commands
- Balance transfer to support leg
- Lift kicking knee and rotate hip
- Strike target with shin or top of foot
- Follow up with appropriate action
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Explore the essential techniques of defensive tactics focusing on blocks and strikes. This quiz covers how to effectively block attacks to protect upper and mid-body areas, as well as the appropriate striking techniques that utilize the entire body. Test your understanding of defensive strategies and engage in learning about the use of force in various contexts.
