«When the Fight Goes to the Ground» by Lori O'Connell

When the Fight Goes to the Ground is a martial arts book with instructional DVD that offers a complete guide to ground fighting techniques and principles.It establishes the risks and hazards of various ground defense scenarios, presents effective strategies for neutralizing and minimizing them, and introduces a wide range of tools for effective self defense and escape. The techniques are easy to learn and apply, providing an adaptable skill set for anyone, regardless of size, strength, or gender. O'Connell Sensei demonstrates defenses for simple hold-downs, ground and pound, submission grappling pins, chokes, arm locks, leg locks, knife attacks and mulitple assailant scenarios.Being on the ground is a dangerous place to be, but after reading When the Fight Goes to the Ground: Jiu-Jitsu Strategies and Tactics for Self-Defense, you'll know how to quickly get out of the situation and get back on your feet.