The Trachea Strike
The generalized trachea strike is a strategically opportunistic CQC technique with extremely high to fatal stopping potential in a decisive single maneuver.
The trachea, aka windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing the passage of air, and so is present in almost all air-breathing animals with lungs. The trachea extends from the larynx and branches into the two primary bronchi.
Our instincts often tell us to strike the head, and while a good punch to the…
