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It has been wisely said that: “Head shots hurt. Body shots hurt the whole fight.” A good body shot might put the opponent down, so badly winded or hurt that he simply cannot carry on, but even if it does not, blows to the body can weaken the opponent in various ways. Most movements use the muscles of the body, and strikes can weaken these. The most important effect is on breathing. Even if he is not put down by a body shot, an opponent will be feeling it for a good while and every time he takes a breath. Body shots thus reduce his ability to get air in, and that translates to reduced performance.

Attacks to the arms are of limited value at best, but the legs are a good target. Many fighters condition the outer part of their thighs and can take a solid kick or two, but you can chop down the toughest fighter eventually. Kicks to the inside of the leg are often more effective as it is hard to condition these areas. Either way, leg kicks can cause an opponent to stagger even if he is not seriously hurt, and while he’s staggering, he’s not hitting you.