Synopses & Reviews
andlt;iandgt;Fight to Winandlt;/iandgt; strips self-defense and street fighting tactics down to the basics, presenting a uniquely effective fighting system with a minimum of technical jargon and maximum effect.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Martin J. Dougherty holds three black belts and has spent more than two decades training championship fighters in many discipline. Dougherty is committed to teaching men and women of all skill levels and incorporates specialized programs tailored to the physically disadvantaged and those with disabilities. Drawing upon his broad-based expertise, Dougherty presents twenty simple fighting techniques guaranteed to give the you the advantage in any fight . Learn such famed techniques as the: Hammerfist, the Two-Legged Takedown, and the Triangle Choke. Whether used in competition or on the street, these fighting techniques are virtually unbeatable. In addition to step-by-step photos, andlt;iandgt;Fight to Winandlt;/iandgt; offers easy-to-follow instructions and additional notes on combat psychology and tactics to help you hone a fighter's instincts. Fight techinques include:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;How to Attack the Human Bodyandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Basic Takedown Defenseandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Groundfighting positionsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Striking Techniquesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Leg Takedownsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Tactical Considerationsandlt;/ulandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Because if you're going to fight, fight to win.
Review
"An instructor with two decades of experience, he covers the stand-up techniques, takedowns and grappling moves that work best in a fight." and#8212; andlt;iandgt;Black Belt Magazineandlt;/iandgt;
Review
andlt;bandgt;"I salute andlt;iandgt;Fight to Winandlt;/iandgt; for taking on the challenge of addressing just the kinds of fighting situations that people could find themselves defending against in today's world.andlt;/bandgt; The author strips away out-moded loyalty to single source training that can limit traditional martial arts in their usefulness for self-defense, and presents a wide range of what he feels are the most likely problems a fighter could face."and#8212;Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame, author of andlt;iandgt;The Ninja Defenseandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Artandlt;/iandgt;
Synopsis
If you are going to fight, you might as well fight to win This book presents 20 simple fighting techniques that will win any fight, any time Fight to Win teaches you how to fight with a minimum of technical jargon. It allows you to quickly develop the ability to win by learning a small number of techniques that ALWAYS work in EVERY situation. This is far more effective than learning hundreds of movements and variations which work only in specific circumstances (and are easily forgotten in the heat of the moment ).
With 400 full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this martial arts book presents self-defense techniques such as:
- The Hammerfist delivered by straightening a bent arm and striking with the base of the fist
- The Double Leg Takedown will make the opponent land so hard he'll be stunned and unable to defend himself
- The Triangle Choke uses the opponent's arm and shoulder to compress the carotid arteries and cut off blood supply to the brain and more
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Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;If you are going to fight, you might as well fight to win! This book presents 20 simple fighting techniques that will win any fight, any time!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Fight to Winandlt;/iandgt; teaches you how to fight with a minimum of technical jargon. It allows you to quickly develop the ability to win by learning a small number of techniques that ALWAYS work in EVERY situation. This is far more effective than learning hundreds of movements and variations which work only in specific circumstances (and are easily forgotten in the heat of the moment!).andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;With 400 full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this martial arts book presents self-defense techniques such as:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Hammerfistand#8212;delivered by straightening a bent arm and striking with the base of the fistandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Double Leg Takedownand#8212;will make the opponent land so hard he'll be stunned and unable to defend himselfandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Triangle Chokeand#8212;uses the opponent's arm and shoulder to compress the carotid arteries and cut off blood supply to the brainandlt;/ilandgt;andlt;ilandgt; and more!andlt;/ilandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Martin J. Doughertyandlt;/bandgt; is a Master Instructor with the Self-Defence Federation, holds three black belts and is professionally qualified as a fencing coach. He has more than 20 years of experience as a sports instructor and has written or contributed to more than 50 books. He has trained championship fencers, kickboxers and martial artists in many disciplines, and has taught self-defense for a wide range of applications including female attack victims and individuals with severe physical disabilities. He lives in the United Kingdom.
Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Basicsandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 02 The Fight Environmentandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 03 Stance, Position, and Twenty Techniquesandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 04 Straight Strikesandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 05 Hooked Strikesandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 06 Elbow Strikesandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 07 Kicks and Kneesandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 08 Leg Takedownsandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 09 Reaping Takedownsandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 10 Other Takedownsandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 11 Submissions and Destructionsandlt;BRandgt;Chapter 12 Putting It All Together