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    This document provides instruction on unarmed combat techniques. It describes 4 methods: 1) using the edge of the hand to strike pressure points on the body like the forearm, wrist and neck; 2) delivering a powerful upward strike under the chin with the heel of the hand; 3) using extended fingers like claws to rake the eyes and face with speed and force; 4) kicking by turning the foot sideways and making contact with the shin before transferring weight and smashing down on the opponent's foot. Mastering these attacking techniques is said to allow one to effectively deal with any unarmed opponent.

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    This document provides instruction on unarmed combat techniques. It describes 4 methods: 1) using the edge of the hand to strike pressure points on the body like the forearm, wrist and neck; 2) delivering a powerful upward strike under the chin with the heel of the hand; 3) using extended fingers like claws to rake the eyes and face with speed and force; 4) kicking by turning the foot sideways and making contact with the shin before transferring weight and smashing down on the opponent's foot. Mastering these attacking techniques is said to allow one to effectively deal with any unarmed opponent.

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    Close Combat - Notes For Instructors (Exerpt)

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    This document provides instruction on unarmed combat techniques. It describes 4 methods: 1) using the edge of the hand to strike pressure points on the body like the forearm, wrist and neck; 2) delivering a powerful upward strike under the chin with the heel of the hand; 3) using extended fingers like claws to rake the eyes and face with speed and force; 4) kicking by turning the foot sideways and making contact with the shin before transferring weight and smashing down on the opponent's foot. Mastering these attacking techniques is said to allow one to effectively deal with any unarmed opponent.

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    Excerpted from Close Combat - Note for Instructors, by W.E.

    Fairbairn

    Part "B"

    UNARMED

    (For those who have been FOOLISH and caught unarmed)

    Method No. 1 - Edge of Hand Blows

    Fingers and thumb straight out. Strike with little-finger edge of hand.

    Points of Attack: Forearm bone, wrist, side of neck, one inch below adams apple, back of
    neck, etc.

    Method No. 2 - "Chin-Jab"

    This is a close-in blow and must be given with all possible force in an upward direction.

    Points of Attack: Up under the chin with the heel of the hand - fingers extended to reach
    the eyes.

    Method N0. 3 - "Tigers Claw"

    Into the eyes and face with a poston-like forward jab. Fingers bent like a tiger's claw.
    Weight of body to be behind blow with no "telegraphing" of the intention to strike.
    This is the most effective hand blow ever worked out. It has the advantage of three inches
    additional length as compared to a "straight" left and can be achieved with lightening like
    speed.
    It is a complete answer to any attempt at a frontal attack and permits one to deal
    effectively with one's opponent before he is really dangerous.

    Method No, 4 - Kicking

    Method of kicking: Turn right foot sideways to the left and kick forward. Make contact
    on the shin-bone with the outside edge of the sole of the boot. Follow through by
    transferring the weight of your body from the left to the right foot and smash down with
    your boot on to the small bones of opponent's foot.

    Special Note:

    1. Any student who thoroughly masters the three hand blows and the method of kicking
    (no matter what his strength or build may be) will be able to effectively deal with any un-
    armed opponent.
    2. All these methods are ATTACKING, not DEFENSIVE and should be applied in
    conjunction with each other.

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