We use punches to distract and finish off opponents. Atemi strikes are to vital parts of the body and do not necessarily cause very much physical damaging, but they do trigger a great deal of pain. This distracts the foe, so that we can quite easily throw them to the ground. We don t kick high.
High kicks are useless, jumping kicks are laughable.
Kicks to the knee or groin a very useful and effective. A Strangle is an excellent way of disabling opponents of any size without even breaking a sweat. A good strangle will make most people unconsciousness in about seven seconds. Furthermore, strangles, along with joint locks, are ideal when fighting on the ground. An unconscious opponent with a broken arm is not much of a treat.