Slapping Ears? Do you practice this?

[MJS]

As far as slapping ears goes, I've never heard of it in my 9 years of practice.

If you have enough space to slap their ears, then why not just punch them in the side of the head? Surely a punch is much more effective, and it won't land you in jail.

I really think that you need to look at the questions you're asking, as you seem to have some misunderstandings going on here. First off, what makes you think that a punch will not land you in jail? Second, the slap does not require the hip rotation as the punch would.

Out of curiosity, what arts do you study?

Mike

 

[Jimi]

As far as slapping ears goes, I've never heard of it in my 9 years of practice.

If you have enough space to slap their ears, then why not just punch them in the side of the head? Surely a punch is much more effective, and it won't land you in jail.

A slap to the ear can cause a stunning effect, greater than that of a punch.(granted the punch is not to the face) These techniques are called thunder claps for a reason. Weither or not you "pop" the ear drum, it can still cause more disorientation, and it is less likely you will injure your knuckles on someones skull. I have not heard of many people denying these techniques effectiveness in my 26 years of practice.

 

[Tony]

We ahve practiced this technique but never had to use it! I try to practice all the techniques we don't use in sparring so I have more options. I would never enter any competitions because there are just too many rules. Anyway we practice this technique on a pad. Its surprisingly effective if you're a petit woman.

 

[KenpoBruce2006]

Love going to the ears. Whether boxing them or grabbing them. Both are highly effective. They stun easily and leave you the option to depart or finish, depending on the situation. Watch a fighter take a ridge hand to one ear and he dropped like a sack of potatoes where he stood. Out like a light. We make great use of them.

 

[Hand Sword]

HuH? What'd you say? I'm Where?

Did I win?

 

[Koryuhoka]

ABSOLUTELY!

 

[Ross]

Yes, I find it a good technique. Another technique that is good for front bear hug without arms pinned is knife hand striking the nerve that is at the base of thre neck on both sides at the same time (forgive me I can't remember the name of the nerve I will get back with the name) It is very effective I have used it and have had someone use it on me full force (sucks0 it made my shoulders lock up and my knees buckle. It put me down, but for a limited time. I am a large guy 6'1 and over 260 lbs. It wouldn't be a show stopper but really makes a large opening to flow into another technique.

Sir,
While I agree that this is an effective strike, when executed correctly (correct angles, target specifics etc) it can put someone down permamently. Striking nerves on opposite meridian lines can be fatal. I would assume that until now you have been lucky.
However, when you know the exact targets and strike them correctly it will do more than lock up your shoulders and knees.
If you practise this "full force" it is only a matter of time until you stumble across this. There are several "knockout guys" who specialise in seminars on this, please practise this with extreme caution.
Regards

 

[Ross]

Reading the posts so far on this site about this I would suggest rather than a slap to the ear you should cup your hand and strike. This is called a compression strike and the trapped air in your hand is forced into the ear canal and disrupts the inner ear. A pop is heard, the guy loses the ability to stand and unconscious can take hold.

In one of my classes a female practioner once dropped a much bigger and heavier guy using this technique and she kept saying after "I hardly touched him!".

It is a very effective technique but must only be practised with caution. After all, I dont think any of us are here to knock people out each lesson - who would we play with?