The best self-defense move is to hit the most sensitive parts of the body of your attacker. You want to aim for the parts of the body where you can do the most damage easily. That will inflict injury so you can get away. : the eyes, nose, ears, neck, groin, knee, and legs. Effective strikes can be made with the outer edge of your hand. I think this is one of the most effective because you get a quick response and is very useful to anyone who is being attacked and need a way out fast.