Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.
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Copyright © 2017 Gershon Ben Keren
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Contents
Foreword
Introduction
PART I: Striking
Upper-Body Combatives
Thumb Strikes to Eyes
Palm-Heels to Nose
Cradle-Strike to Throat
The Initial Strike as a Range/Distance Finder
Hammer-Fists
Hook Punches and Slicing/Circular Elbow Strikes
Defending Against Punches with a Punch
Other Attacking Tools
Biting
Head-Butts
Lower-Body Combatives
Front Kick with Glisha
PART II: Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense Scenarios
De-escalation
How People Interpret the World When Angry
Engaging the “Reasoning Brain”
Warning Signs
Front Kick with Glisha from De-escalation Stance
PART III: Armed Assaults
Spoiling Weapon Draws
Signs That Someone Is Carrying a Weapon
Spoiling the Draw at a Distance
Dealing with Weapon Draws Within Arm’s Reach (Front Carry)
Spoiling the Draw of Knives and Blades
Spoiling the Draw of Firearms
Disengagement as Part of Spoiling the Draw
Gun and Knife Threats
Disengagement as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats
Short-Barreled Weapons—Pointed at Front of Head
Control of the Assailant as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats
Combative Approaches as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats
Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats—with Arms Pinned
Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats—with Wrist Held
Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threat—with Arm Held Behind Back
What to Do If You Are Being Abducted by an Unarmed Assailant
Gun to Back of Head When Pushed Against Wall/Car/Door
Gun Threat When Seated
Knife Attacks
Adjusting Your Stance When Dealing with a Knife Attack
Knife Shank to the Opposite Side
Blocks as Attacks
Knife Shank While Seated
Troubleshooting the Knife Shank
Ice-Pick Attack
Reverse Slash—Swaying
Armed Assaults—Conclusion
PART IV: Unarmed Assaults
Clothing Grabs
Lapel Grab—Combative Approach
Lapel Grab—Thumb Lock
Double-Handed Lapel Grab
Lapel Grab—Wrist Lock
Rear Naked Choke—Applying and Defending Against
Rear Naked Choke Application
Rear Naked Choke Prevention