Punching the throat

During training a week ago, I was sparring a bit. We both got a little too excited and I raised my fist up and my training partner walked into my fist. Now, my fist contacted her throat lightly. I thought it wasn't that bad, very light.

Anyway, it made her choke uncontrollably and she was put out. She couldn't continue more and she had to rest straight away.

Now that surprised me. I didn't know how a light punch (like a tap) can cause so much problems and pain.

A punch to the throat is very effective. A master told me 2 punches to the throat can knock someone out cold, no matter what size the person is.

So if you have the reach, punching the throat can easily knock somebody out.