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Combat Kick Boxing
Chapter Ten
Ground Defence
As discussed in previous chapters, losing your feet in a street situation is potentially
disastrous. All your opponent has to do is jump on your head and the fight is
over. If you are knocked to the ground, get up immediately, even if you have to
take a few blows in the process.
In the event that you are downed and forced to fight from the floor, you must
strive to keep your feet between you and your attacker, pivot to maintain position
and kick out at your attacker’s shins, calves, knees, thighs or groin.
Keep your elbows tucked into your sides to protect your ribs and your hands
either side of your head. Lie on your side with your most powerful leg uppermost
and drive a hard side kick into your assailant’s shin as he moves in. (Fig. 208)
Roll and get to your feet as quickly as possible.
Fig 208
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