What is an effective way to disable an opponent without causing serious physical harm?
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One effective way to disable an opponent without causing serious physical harm is to employ a takedown. A takedown refers to any move in which someone uses their strength or agility to forcefully move an opponent to the ground. Some examples of takedowns include wrestling moves such as an armbar, leg locks, and joint manipulation. Takedowns can also be achieved by hitting your opponent’s legs or arms, which can cause them to drop or fall away from you if done correctly. Ultimately, a good takedown should stun the opponent long enough for you get into a control position and/or set up another weapon move like an attack with pins or strikes.
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What is an effective way to disable an opponent without causing serious physical harm?
user
An effective way to disable an opponent without causing serious physical harm is to use submissions or joint-locks. These techniques target vulnerable spots in the body, like joints, and typically require some degree of control over the opponent before the technique can be applied safely. Techniques such as choke holds or wrist locks can completely incapacitate a person and are not likely to cause serious injury unless used for an extended period of time. It's important to know your boundaries when engaging in self defense and only use control techniques on an uncooperative opponent if necessary as a last resort.
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What is an effective way to disable an opponent without causing serious physical harm?