Paralysis by leg kick? That sounds a lot like a top secret kung fu move that only the bearded masters know of.  At the end of this post, you will discover the weakness of the human leg that you could totally take advantage of and shock your next opponent.

A recent study done by the cool guys over at Damage Control MMA showed that there is a smarter and more efficient way of throwing a leg kick. Common knowledge tells you to kick the thighs with all your might, break it down with a couple more kicks until it got so sore that your opponent can’t even stand properly anymore. Now, rendering the leg inoperable by damaging the muscle tissue could take more than just one kick before it happens. But if you dig deeper on the leg’s overall structure you will see the hidden weaknesses of the human leg.

So what’s the big secret? Attack the nerves!  Our whole body is controlled by the nervous system, messing with it is usually a bad idea but for the sake of having an unfair advantage you can abuse it. Take out the nerve , take out the leg. The primary nerve structures of the leg are exposed enough to be hit with a power shot, and according to their study:

…nerve attacks immediately cause the temporary loss of control for the limb. Whereas muscle tissue attacks cause swelling, cramping/knotting, and gradual deterioration of muscle function.

Watch The video below for full detail:

Be sure to head on over at damage control mma and read Dr. Sick’s muay techniques to exploit this knowledge.