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Combat Kick Boxing

Just because you keep the wall
behind you doesn’t mean you can’t
move. Twist, turn, bob, weave, duck
and sidestep left and right. In short,
do not become a static target.
Fine, I can hear you saying, but
what if I’m out in the open, in a street
or a deserted carpark? Well the answer
is that you must use footwork to keep
them all in your line of sight.
(Diagram 7)
Aggression and ruthlessness are
vital. Do not wait for them to start.
Move in rapidly and hit as hard and
fast as you can. Keep moving. Kick
their legs out from under them and
stamp on anyone that goes down.
Push or turn them into each other.
If possible, after hurting one, lock him
around the neck and use him as a
shield. (Fig. 174)
If hurt, try not to show it as this will Diagram 7
encourage them. Shout, scream, yell,
or roar. Look, sound and act like the
predator not the prey!

Fig 174

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