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Because of this, it is good to have other striking options/tools in your arsenal that can often be more effective at delivering force into an irregularly shaped target such as the face/head.

Thumb Strike to Eyes

A thumb strike to the eyes is a very effective initial strike for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it doesn’t require a great deal of force to be effective, which means that you can throw it without having to first get your body aligned and into a position from which it can deliver real power. In the first moments of a fight, being able to do something that will disrupt your attacker is essential, as once an assailant gets some momentum and a rhythm to their assault, even relatively simple punches and strikes can be difficult to defend against. If you can interrupt your attacker’s momentum and flow at the outset, they will find it difficult to put a series of strikes together. Getting a thumb into one of their eyes is a great way to do this, as it will prevent them from moving forward into you and will allow you to move into them, taking the role of attacker from them and assuming it for yourself.