Punching the Liver for Self Defense (Effective or Not?)

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Here’s a great question: Is punching the liver effective or not for self defense?

When isolated, a punch to the liver can be quite effective to defend yourself. However, here’s what’s important to mention. A punch to the liver is not always a clear shot.

If your attacker has a big jacket, you might not be able to land a clear and effective liver punch.

However, if you happen to be in a clinch with your opponent and you launch a solid punch right into the liver, it can be really effective. Actually, it might drop your attacker right there.

Always keep in mind that when you’re hitting important organs of the body, there are always risks involved. Make sure to only use such devastating strikes, if your life is in danger.

For more self-defense tips, check out the resources below:

Striking Fundamentals

Punch to the Liver for Self Defense

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[ives]

Yes it works, but in street fights which are usually chaotic and has no rules where anything can happen, I feel like it's not that advisable to go for it. Speaking based on my personal experience as a self-defense practitioner.

[scarfo]

The liver shot can be done in an actual street fight, if..if the opponent has his shirt off..has a t shirt on.or if you can get up under and elbow the liver

[shaolinman]

Yes, it works. Usually the opponent doesn’t want to show his pain. But he will step back a little once his liver gets busted in.

[Dont_Be_Afraid_]

That's where timing and skill come into play. This is why you should practice feigning & counter attacks, during your training, so you'll know how to provoke your opponent into opening his defenses. Also, work on dirty boxing. If your opponent is busy trying to get your right hand off of the back of his head, while blocking strikes to the head, I PROMISE you that he'll forget about protecting his liver. But, as always, it's the fighter's skill that makes the technique effective or ineffective.

[tobiasandersen]

I did it once beacuse it got beated op by a guy that was angry idk why he was

[Shurmash]

Is it possible to throw a right-handed punch to the liver? I mean I don't see why not right?

[sameerqureshi-khcc]

Nick you have proved practically that street fight is not as difficult as it is normally considered. Only because of your channels, the life of bullies and street gangs has become very miserable 😄😄😄😄

[smg]

60% works not 100% because it goes to fast!!