My concern about aiming for that spot in particular is that there’s a high likelihood you seriously fuck up your hand on the recipient’s teeth even if you land it perfectly. The nose is an easier target and much more forgiving on your knuckles.
agreed, but if its one on one and we are equiv. height (or opponent is a little taller and tucking their chin), my fist is meeting square-on with their face, breaking bone and removing teeth. that location is pretty catastrophic and almost certainly ends the fight.
however breaking shots to the nose (as you discussed) are fantastic and usually blind the opponent with their own involuntary tears, allowing for retreat (sometimes a good option). this is why a nice crisp jab is sometimes all you need.
an addendum: in almost any violent situation, the primary goal is to end the situation and exit with minimal damage. however you manage to achieve this successfully is a win. fight enough and you will find someone with your kryptonite, so avoid fights as much as possible. if its unavoidable, then end the fight as quickly as possible and exit.
Why the filtrum?
I thought best punching spots were bridge of the nose for a straight shot and side of the chin for a hook?
broken noses are cool, but the filtrum is fragile and can be crushed causing serious, permanent damage to the face.
My concern about aiming for that spot in particular is that there’s a high likelihood you seriously fuck up your hand on the recipient’s teeth even if you land it perfectly. The nose is an easier target and much more forgiving on your knuckles.
agreed, but if its one on one and we are equiv. height (or opponent is a little taller and tucking their chin), my fist is meeting square-on with their face, breaking bone and removing teeth. that location is pretty catastrophic and almost certainly ends the fight.
however breaking shots to the nose (as you discussed) are fantastic and usually blind the opponent with their own involuntary tears, allowing for retreat (sometimes a good option). this is why a nice crisp jab is sometimes all you need.
an addendum: in almost any violent situation, the primary goal is to end the situation and exit with minimal damage. however you manage to achieve this successfully is a win. fight enough and you will find someone with your kryptonite, so avoid fights as much as possible. if its unavoidable, then end the fight as quickly as possible and exit.