What would you do when threatened on the street? How would you cope with an assailant trying to hurt you or your loved ones? How to Defend Yourself will teach you everything you need to know when dealing with unexpected attacks and assaults. There is no right or wrong way to defend yourself, only what works. This concise guide includes advice on targets and vulnerable points; combat stance and movement; dealing with punches and grabs; breaking wrist holds and strangles; blocks, deflections and evasions; pre-emptive strikes, elbow hits and knee strikes; and how to defend yourself if you get knocked down. Written in easy-to-understand steps and accompanied by clear illustrations, How to Defend Yourself teaches realistic self-defence techniques that can be applied in everyday situations.
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Illustrated realistic self-defence techniques that can be applied in everyday situations
Introduction
Targets and Vulnerable Points
Effective Self-Defence
The Fence Posture
Combat Stance and Movement
The Punch Threat
The Grab Threat
Pushing Techniques
Defence Against a Straight Punch or Grab Attempt
Evade and Arm Break
Defence Against a Swinging Punch Attack
Jam and Takedown
Breaking a Wrist Hold
Strangles and Two-Handed Grabs
Getting Out of Trouble
Pre-Emptive Hits
Elbow Strikes
Deflect and Body Blow
Deflect and Elbow Strike
Stomp Kick or Knee Strike
Clothing Grabs
If You Get Knocked Down...
Final Notes & Glossary
Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.