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Combat Kick Boxing

Head-Butt: Close Range
Situation Six: Your assailant tries to
head-butt you.
1) Twist to your left and drive a flat
palm to his forehead. (Fig. 125)
2) Throw a short right cross to his
chin without raising your elbow.
(Fig. 126)
3) Pivot strongly over your left foot
and throw a left shovel hook to his
liver. (Fig. 127)

This defence requires fast reactions
and an appreciation of what is likely at
close range. You must be very wary of
head-butts – they can finish you before
you even know you are in a fight. Try
to maintain distance and use a pre-
emptive strike if you feel the situation
has become threatening.
Fig 125

Fig 126 Fig 127

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