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Please note that the publisher and author(s) 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.
Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Copyright © 2012 Lori O’Connell
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
How to Stay Safe on the Ground
CHAPTER 3
Primary Tools for Ground Defense—Body Shifting and Control
CHAPTER 4
Primary Tools for Ground Defense—Attacks to Vital Targets
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
Defending From the Ground Against a Standing Attacker
CHAPTER 7
Defending Against a Mounted Attacker
CHAPTER 8
Defending Against an Attacker From Guard
CHAPTER 9
Defending Against an Attacker Mounted on Your Back
CHAPTER 10
Defending Against an Attacker Kneeling Between Your Legs, Belly Down
CHAPTER 11
Defending Against Side Controlling Positions
CHAPTER 12
Defending Against Bottom Controlling Positions
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
Defending Against Common Neck Restraints
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