Techniques
When going for a punch you should:
a. clench your fist and then throw the punch
b. clench your fist as you make contact
b. clench your fist as you make contact
This may seem simple but many people may instinctively clench their fist before throwing a fist.
What is a good distance to maintain between you and your opponent?
a. 2 ft
b. 4-5 ft
c. 6-8 ft
c. 6-8 ft
When delivering a knee strike you should:
a. push your opponent away from you
b. pull your opponent towards you
a. pull your opponent towards you
After being pushed to the ground:
a. lay on your back
b. lay on your non-dominant side
c. lay on your dominant side
b. lay on your non-dominant side
This places your stronger leg on top and allows you to kick with this leg.
When would knee and elbow strikes be used:
a. in close quarter fighting
b. as a distraction
c. when the opponent is further away
a. in close quarter fighting
Knee strikes and elbow strikes may be used in close quarter fighting such as the defense from a choke or bear hug.
What is a prevention method for self-defense?
a. going through dimly lit places alone
b. looking down at your cellphone in dangerous areas
c. being aware of your surroundings
c. being aware of your surroundings
How should your legs be positioned in a defensive stance?
a. together and straight
b. shoulder length apart and straight
c. shoulder length apart and bent
c. shoulder length apart and bent
Where does the power of a punch come from?
a. arm strength
b. body weight
c. legs and core
c. legs and core
Once on the floor, which leg is used to strike your opponent?
a. top leg
b. bottom leg
a. top leg
In a defense of a same side wrist grab you:
a. pull away using your arm strength
b. drive your elbow forward toward your opponent using leverage
c. leg sweep them
b. drive your elbow forward toward your opponent using leverage
If someone is threatening you to get into a vehicle you should:
a. stand your ground
b. comply and go
a. stand your ground
The attacker will often bring you to a place where you will not be able to escape or scream for help so it is important to stand your ground during the initial attack.
Where should your hands be placed in a defensive stance?
a. at your sides
b. in front of your face
c. in front of your chest
b. in front of your face
The most effective target spot for a punch is:
a. head
b. throat
c. nose
b. throat
After delivering a kick from the ground your goal should be to:
a. get up and run away
b. call 911
c. continue kicking your opponent
a. get up and run away
What is the optimal approach when being placed in a front bear hug?
a. punch
b. kick
c. elbow
d. knee
d. knee
If you feel as though someone is following you:
a. turn around and confront them
b. go toward a more public area
c. begin to run
b. go toward a more public area
When dodging or moving away from your opponent:
a. keep your feet in line with each other
b. keep your dominant side leg in front
c. keep your non-dominant side leg in front
c. keep your non-dominant side leg in front
The most effective target area for a heel strike is:
a. face
b. throat
c. nose
a. face
What is the first action you should take when falling?
a. put your hands out
b. move your feet
c. lower your center of gravity
c. lower your center of gravity
When defending from a front choke, a good strike to your opponent is with your:
a. knee
b. elbow
c. heel
d. fist
b. elbow
You may always fight even if you are not in imminent danger.
a. True
b. False
b. False
There must be a threat or imminent danger to justify using physical force.
A defensive stance should protect 3 vulnerable areas which are:
a. chest, neck and throat
b. nose, chest and mouth
c. eyes, nose and neck
c. eyes, nose and neck
After delivering a punch or heel strike:
a. call 911
b. assess the area
c. escape the situation
When falling on your back:
a. thrust your feet forward
b. bend your legs inward
c. throw a kick at your opponent
a. thrust your feet forward
This can stop your momentum of falling backwards
When placed in a head lock you should:
a. turn your head into your opponent
b. turn your head away from your opponent
a. turn your head into your opponent
Turning away would likely result in a choke hold. After turning in you would aim for a punch to the groin.