How to Defend Yourself: Self Defence

Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer specializing in military and defence topics. He is the author of Medieval Warrior, SAS and Elite Forces Guide Extreme Unarmed Combat, and SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper, Small Arms: From the Civil War to the Present Day, and books on personal self-defence. He lives in northern England.

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