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By drawing the arms and legs in, it protects most of your major organs, and to some degree your face. Your arms and legs will take some of the blows that would otherwise be landing on your chest and abdomen.

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Adopting the fetal position when attacked on the ground can help protect your vital organs and vulnerable areas, make it easier to defend against strikes or kicks, and provide a smaller target for the attacker to hit. It can also help you roll or move more easily to escape or defend yourself.

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