Kate asks about the value of pressure points—targeting the throat, eyes, or groin to gain leverage in a self-defense situation. While actually hitting a target or pressure point could strengthen your position, Susie explains why focusing on pressure points and targets is not the best strategy to protect yourself. As these targets can be difficult to strike in an actual attack because so much movement, Susie offers other defense strategies that focus on center of gravity and positioning that can create space and generate more opportunities to escape.

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