Part 1: Unarmed Combat in Extreme Situations
‘Martial Arts', ‘Fighting' and ‘Combat'
The Reasons Why
Justification and Legitimate Targets
Winning and Losing
Fighting Spirit
Karate, Boxing and Milling
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Arrest and Restraint
Aikido
Military Arrest & Restraint
On the Battlefield
Traditional European Wrestling
Ju-Jitsu
Hand to Hand
Military Combatives
Krav Maga
A Note on Legality in Civilian Situations
Part 2: Unarmed Combat Techniques
Fundamentals of Personal Combat
Stance and Movement
Impact and Weight Transfer
Taking the Initiative
Tactical Manoeuvring
Controlling the Opponent
Gameplan and Objectives
Basic Combat Techniques
Blows
Striking Principles
Open Hands vs Fists
Augmenting a Strike with an Object
Attacking Joints
Chokes & Strangles
Impact with the Ground and Objects
Going to the Ground
Finishing or Disengaging
Using the Environment
Weapons
Blunt
Sharp
Pointed
Firearms
Unarmed or Armed Opponent: It Doesn't Matter
‘Lines of Attack'
Part 3: Single Opponent
On The Offensive:
‘Chinjab' Knockout Blow
Hammerfist Blows
Elbow Knockout Blow
Knee Strike (Straight or Round)
Front Kick to Body or Knee
Rear Choke/Spin and Choke
Rear Takedown
‘Rolling Blitz' Strikes/Knees
Strike/Close in/Grab & Knee/Dumping Takedown
Strike/Close/Sweeping Leg Kick & Takedown
On The Defensive:
Cover Block/Trap Arm/Reaping Takedown/Knee Drop
Smother Block/Pass Arm/Rotating Takedown
Duck Punch/Body Shot
Evade to Side/Knee or Elbow Strike
Evade Grab & Break Arm
Escape Headlock/Takedown
Counter Grab/Strikes
Arrest & Restraint
Disarm/Arm Control
Rear Throat Restraint
Part 4: Armed Opponent
Blunt Weapon:
Duck Swing/Stomping Side-of-Knee Kick
Jam Swing/Knee Strikes
Jam Backhand Swing/Weapon Choke or Takedown
Jam Swing/Strip Weapon and Use It
Slashing Weapon (Knife):
Jam And Control Weapon/Cradle Strike
Pin Weapon/Strikes
Thrusting Weapon (Knife or Bayonet)
Deflect & Break Arm; Deflect & Disarm
Deflect & Shoulder Lock or Dislocation
Control Weapon Arm; Deflect Bayonet Thrust & Counter
Part 5: Groups and Other Adverse Situations
Gun or Knife at Back
Gun or Knife in Front (One Hand)
Gun in Front (Two Handed Grip)
Knife at Throat
Held
Weapon Retention (Sidearm)
Surrounded
Escape Blocked
Final Notes:
No Rules, No Mercy, No Such Thing as Fair Play
Index