Martial Arts Techniques
for Law Enforcement
Martial Arts Techniques
for Law Enforcement
Mike Young
TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Tokyo • Rutland,Vermont • Singapore
Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.
Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon VT 05759 U.S.A.
Copyright © 2006 Mike Young
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2005928156
ISBN 978-0-8048-3794-1
ISBN 978-1-4629-1653-5 (ebook)
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to the fallen police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
CONTENTS
2 Basic Rules for Self-Defense
3 A Basic Stance for Self-Defense
Appendix A: Assaults on Law Enforcement Personnel
FOREWORD