Overview
A useful technique that can be used to provoke a strong pain response, looseening at attacker's hold, and giving you escape or counter-attack space.
Used in these katas
Unknown
Striking targets
Testicles, inside of thighs, inside of upper arms
Technique
Make a loose fist. Pinch the loose skin or a testicle between the edge of the curled first finger and the base of the thumb. This provides a much greater crushing force than using the finger tips. Apply with a twisting motion to increase pain.
Strengths
Even to non-damaging parts of the body, a pinch provokes a surprisingly strong escape response from the recipient.
Can be delivered from a full rear bear hug
Weaknesses
Unless delivered to the testicles, a disciplined attacker can resist the pain.
Relatively few effective targets.
