With the rapid urban decay of America's streets, it is now more important than ever to understand the art of self-defense. You might not go around looking for a street fight, but do you know what to do when one finds you?
This book discusses the essentials for surviving a street fight. From how to be prepared for random attacks, to which martial arts are the best to train in, this book touches on all the important questions you've had, and even ones you didn't know you had.
The first chapter covers tactics to know and keep in mind before the fight even starts. What's your best course of action when you are attacked? How do you prevent yourself from getting tired or fatigued in the event you are attacked?
The second chapter covers the ranges of attack, a concept popularized by the great Bruce Lee. Which ranges of attack are preferable, and which should be avoided?
The third chapter covers striking. Which strikes are the most effective and which martial arts teach them best?
The fourth chapter covers throws and takedowns. Sometimes, striking ain't enough, but a good takedown will end a fight definitively.
The next 3 chapters cover important positions if you end up on the ground: the guard, the mount, and the back mount. What should you do if you if you are in the dominant or less dominant position? If you're a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, you'll feel right at home. But it's important to remember that gym etiquette doesn't apply in the streets.
The next chapter discusses weapons: which one to avoid at all costs, and what you should do if you encounter them.
The final chapter discusses multiple attackers. You're not a Power Ranger. Anyone who's trained knows that fighting one attacker is hard enough. Fighting multiple is a dangerous situation. What tactics should you use to keep yourself safe?
Hopefully, you'll never need the advice in this book. But if you do, these are effective and proven tactics that will tip the scales in your favor.
