How to Defend Yourself

by Martin J Dougherty

Published 15 November 2013
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.

How to Punch

by Martin J Dougherty

Published 15 November 2013
There are many different methods that can be used to fight unarmed, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The Self Defence series simplifies the subject for the reader, How to Punch focusing solely on the varieties of punches that can be performed in unarmed combat. By selecting and demonstrating the best techniques of the various martial arts schools, the series builds into an invaluable guide to mixed martial arts techniques, ideally suited first to learning and then revising particular skills. Useful for both the beginner and experienced martial arts practitioner, the series allows the reader to progress at their own pace. Illustrated with detailed artworks, the Self Defence series is an authoritative guide to the key techniques needed for specific actions, and will appeal to any martial arts enthusiast.

About the Author
Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer and editor specializing in military and defence topics. His published works deal with subjects ranging from the history of small arms to naval warfare and private security. He has previously contributed to Battles of the Ancient World and Battles of the American Civil War.