You guys give good examples so I won't write so much..
Just something I thought when reading the original post is:
So why should we rely so much on deadly and debilitating maneuvers when they are not always warranted?
The answer to that is that if you are doing a traditional martial art it means your 'art' was molded to be used in WAR. (more likely than a modern day self defence scenario). You had large family clans fighting for example. In those days you would be interested in the 'more deadly stuff'. The only reason that we practise these moves today is of tradition and that they with ease can be modified. You don't HAVE to elbow your oponent in the back of the head or jump on his spine..
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