Parts of the body that can be used as weapons, target areas, or pressure points

In a close combat situation, many people consider the fists as the only weapon of the body. Fists are important in close combat, but in fact, there are many other body parts that can be used as an effective weapon in a combat situation. Many parts can also be used as effective target areas or pressure points to subdue an opponent.

Parts of the body that can be used as weapons, target areas, or pressure points

The five tactical rules to following in a close combat situation

The following are key tactical concepts that should be followed in a close combat situation. Each rule by itself is not a standalone idea but rather is intended to be combined with the other rules to achieve an effect that is greater than their separate sum.

The five tactical rules to following in a close combat situation

Escape from zip ties? It's not as hard as you think to escape from plastic handcuffs

Plastic handcuffs (aka FlexiCuffs, Riot Cuffs, or Zip Ties) are popular with military and law enforcement officials when mass arrests are expected. Consisting of either two interlocking straps or a single cable tied around both wrists, they are cheaper, easier to carry, and less likely to spread communicable disease (plastic handcuffs are disposable). But zip tie handcuffs are not foolproof. Here’s how to escape from plastic zip tie handcuffs.

Escape from zip ties? It's not as hard as you think to escape from plastic handcuffs