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One-to-One – Unarmed

Summary
The attacks shown are simple and the
most common. Together with the
holds and hold-breaking methods
shown in Chapter Four they reflect the
most likely types of unarmed assault
that you will encounter. However,
cunning and improvisation are the
lifeblood of the opportunist criminal
and you must remain alert and flexible
in your defence.
Never hesitate to double-up on
your strikes if necessary. As stated
before, on certain types of drugs,
cocaine for example, your opponent
may be nigh on invulnerable to your
strikes. In such cases it is necessary to
employ throws and strangles. It is
outside the scope of this book to show
Fig 128 the range and types of strangle/
choking techniques in depth, but in
terms of practicality I recommend the
neck constriction. (Fig. 128)

To apply the constriction move to the
rear of you assailant. Loop your arm
around his neck so that his windpipe
is in the crook of your arm. Use your
other hand to tighten the hold. This
constricts the carotid arteries and
jugular veins in the side of the neck. It
Fig 129 can take between half a second and ten
seconds to knock someone out with
this technique.

Warning: It is essential that you do not constrict your assailant’s windpipe with
your forearm as this may kill him!
You will be able to maintain better control if you can take him to the floor, but
you should only do this when you are absolutely certain that he is alone. (Fig.
129)
If you are unable to leave the area as soon as you have completed your defence,
move sharply out of range and to your assailant’s side or rear. Never, ever, stand
in his vision or range.

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