Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. www.tuttlepublishing.com Copyright © 2013 Martin J. Dougherty 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. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data In Process ISBN: 978-1-4629-1298-8 (ebook) Distributed by North America, Latin America & Europe Tuttle Publishing 364 Innovation Drive North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436 U.S.A. Tel: 1 (802) 773-8930 Fax: 1 (802) 773-6993 [email protected] www.tuttlepublishing.com Japan Tuttle Publishing Yaekari Building, 3rd Floor, 5-4-12 Osaki Shinagawa-ku Tokyo 141 0032 Tel: (81) 3 5437-0171 Fax: (81) 3 5437-0755 [email protected] www.tuttle.co.jp Asia Pacific Berkeley Books Pte. Ltd. 61 Tai Seng Avenue #02-12, Singapore 534167 Tel: (65) 6280-1330 Fax: (65) 6280-6290 [email protected] www.periplus.com First edition 16 15 14 13 5 4 3 2 1 1307CP Printed in Singapore TUTTLE PUBLISHING® is a registered trademark of Tuttle Publishing, a division of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction CHAPTER 1 Martial Artist or Fighter? CHAPTER 2 Functioning in the Fight Environment CHAPTER 3 Fighting Principles CHAPTER 4 Groundfighting Basics CHAPTER 5 Straight Strikes CHAPTER 6 Hooked Strikes CHAPTER 7 Elbow Strikes CHAPTER 8 Kicks and Knees CHAPTER 9 Leg Takedowns CHAPTER 10 Reaping Takedowns CHAPTER 11 Other Takedowns CHAPTER 12 Submissions and Destructions CHAPTER 13 Putting It All Together Disclaimer 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.