BY BARRY A. BROUGHTON, PH.D.
When it comes to incapacitating an opponent, experienced strikers know that a well-placed liver shot can be as effective as a knockout blow to the head. Most martial artists, however, are not aware of the cascade of events that create this devastating effect.
The rib cage provides some protection for the liver, but the organ remains partially exposed and therefore vulnerable to attack. That’s why it
