What’s the first thing that happens when you start to win a fistfight? The other guy tries to rush you and grab hold. That’s why, no matter how good a striker you are, it’s important to be able to throw him when he tries to muscle you around.
Why take a risk that your clinch-fighting abilites are better than his, especially if he’s bigger and stronger? Clinch-fighting is OK for sport, but during real self-defense, it’s a gamble. Your best bet it to get him off of you as soon as possible.
When you know how to maneuver and throw your opponent, you’ll be a well-rounded fighter with no reason to fear anyone. But without these techniques, you’re just hoping for a quick KO before things get really ugly.
For self-defense, not sport
Effortless combat throws by Tim Cartmell
You’ll find techniques here that don’t rely on your opponent wearing a gi. This no-gi combat training is perfect for self-defense. Many traditional judo and aikido moves depend on the gi, making them worse than useless on the street.
A must-have book
This book has been around; it’s a classic. Most martial-arts and self-defense experts have a dog-eared copy lying around someplace. Chances are, if you go into a martial arts school and ask to be taught throws, unless your instructor is a judo expert, he’ll simply show you the things he learned by reading this textbook.
Author Tim Cartmell earned his reputation by translating martial-arts books from Chinese into English. But it is this textbook that sets him squarely among the best contemporary fighting instructors. The book makes a lasting impression on most who read it. Here are some things that people are saying about Effortless Combat Throws:
[A] view-changing book — Joseph M. Burtner of Kennesaw, Georgia
Cartmell is extremely thourough (sic) in his description of each stage of the technique, describing every little facet of motion, how to balance, how to turn, what you will feel and what is happening to your partner. Each technique offers an analysis of entry, analysis of the technique, of body use, of practical application, of counters and combat use, and variations on the throw. — C.J. Hardman of San Diego, California
The BEST book on throws. As both a martial artist (student & instructor)and a person who loves to read and collect books, I own and read a tremendous amount of material on different subjects. Tim Cartmell’s depth of knowledge on this subject shines through page after page, matched only by his ability to explain the details of motion in such a way that the reader can easily envision and perhaps ‘feel’ what he’s talking about. — J.D. Haag of Wichita, Kansas
In “Effortless Combat Throws” Tim Cartmell masterfully unravels the core principles of internal martial arts devoid of “chi” oriented mumbo jumbo. Tim clearly explains how to generate natural, effortless power starting from posture and alignment. This book is extremely well written and organized in a “tell, show, do” format that takes the reader step by step through the application of effortless power in the form of arc, circle, spiral and sacrifice throws. This is a gem of a book and a MUST read for aspiring, novice or highly experienced martial arts. I have practiced martial arts for 21 years and this book changed the entire direction of my training and my understanding of the essence of martial arts. — Chris G. of Los Angeles
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