Extreme Unarmed Combat by Martin J. Dougherty

Author:Martin J. Dougherty [Dougherty, Martin J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781782740957
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Published: 2015-01-21T00:00:00+00:00

Jamming a Tackle

The soldier stops himself being tipped over backwards by getting one leg well behind him, and pushes down on the opponent’s back or head. From here he can drop hammerfists or elbow strikes into the opponent’s back or perhaps loop his free arm around the opponent’s neck for a standing choke.

In the case of a failed tackle, the soldier may end up with an opponent gripping him around the waist and/or one or both legs and trying to upend him. A good ‘base’, i.e. a solid stance with the feet well apart, will help prevent this but the attacker must still be dealt with. Ramming an elbow into the back under the shoulder blade will weaken him or, alternatively, hammerfists can be delivered to the lung area with the same effect. Hopefully the opponent will be sufficiently hurt that he will lose his grip and slide down to land at the soldier’s feet. If not, he will have to be dislodged.

Trying to bring a knee up to strike at this point is inadvisable because it compromises the soldier’s balance. Instead, the attacker is peeled off sideways. The soldier places one hand on top of the opponent’s shoulder and forces his opposite arm under the opponent’s arm, bringing his hand up. As he lifts on that side, he pushes down on the other and rotates as if performing one of the clinch takedowns discussed in the previous chapter. This action wheels him to the ground where he can be easily finished off.

Defending a Headlock

Another common occurrence in fights is the headlock. This often happens by accident as a natural consequence of grabbing and wrestling for a good position, though it is sometimes deliberately used. A good headlock also applies a choke or strangle in addition to leaving the target open to strikes, and must be dislodged as quickly as possible.

A testicle grab or strike will often secure release. If not, the best way out is to reach up and back and jam the edge of the hand into the opponent’s face between his nose and mouth. This area, the philtrum, is extremely sensitive and pressure there will cause the opponent to straighten up to get away from the pain. The soldier straightens with him, placing a foot behind the opponent’s and sweeping it away. This dumps the opponent on his back.

If the opponent has secured a good choke then it may be necessary to loosen it before attempting an escape. This is a matter of getting hold of the choking arm and pulling it down using both hands. Once it is loosened then the choke can be held off with one hand while the other secures release from the hold as above.

Defending a Rear Choke

A rear choke is defended in a similar way. It is loosened by pulling it down and off, allowing the soldier to get his chin in behind the opponent’s arm and prevent the choke being reapplied. It may also be possible to turn the head into the crook of the opponent’s arm, which creates a space to breathe.

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