[Martial Arts] Getting the Wind Knocked Out of You

[Agramer]

Originally Posted by Phoenix_Dragon

Plus, the vitals in particular are fairly well-protected by muscle, especially on fit people (Or even people well-trained in taking such blows).

Fighters in MA burst exhale when taking a hit...it has 2 effects:
1) muscles around solar plexus tighten even more
2) there is "nothing" to "pressure out" with blow
they do 3rd thing when receiving such blow
3) slightly "hop"(lift themselves) on their fingers(foot) w/o leaving ground to be pushed by kick instead smacked

Solar Plexus is "natural" target for forward direct kicks..aka "Front kick"

EDIT: above is reason why you never see it in pro fights,but is more common with untrained (or unsuspecting)people