How to Punch: Self-Defense

By Martin J. Dougherty

Punching. Although it seems like one of the simplest forms of self-defense, this ancient form of combat is actually more complex than you would ever imagine. Now, in this fully illustrated and easy-to-use book, the art of punching is decoded for readers everywhere. This book will teach you the elements of the perfect punch, including: - How to make a fist and not break your fingers - Crashing in - Taking a punch - Striking first - A knockout blow Combining the best punching techniques from various schools of martial arts, including karate, boxing, and Krav Maga, How to Punch by Martin J. Dougherty offers valuable advice for both the beginner and the experienced martial art practitioner who wants to learn about fighting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250041945
• ISBN13: 9781250041944
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Can make even your most pathetic acquaintances learn HOW TO PUNCH!

Like many people, I know some pathetic people. One of my friends, let’s call him Josh for simplicity, is this type of person. He even ‘measured’ his “strength” one time on a punching machine. While I registered as adult man level strength, Josh registered around toddler level. I worry about Josh. So, with that in mind I set out to find a way for him to learn HOW TO PUNCH! I knew I needed something simple and to the point; four syllable maximum as Josh is that kind of guy. “How to Punch” by Martin J. Dougherty is the perfect book for people like Josh, so I ordered it immediately. He loved it! The feedback from Josh, as the reader of this book is as follows: “This book taught me HOW TO PUNCH!” That was it for the moment, as Josh is very simple. Eventually I learned more. Mr. Dougherty gives a step by step instruction manual to teach proper punching technique. While there is certainly more contained within this book than simply punching, it is that book at its core. Once punching is learned, proper unarmed combat and therefore self defense can follow. In this case Josh is pacing himself, as the book itself is 48 pages and that is a bit too much. There are a lot of large pictures for illustration, and he seemed to like those. For the time being, I am happy my rudimentary friend now knows HOW TO PUNCH! He can pour another $300 into a punching machine and feel superior to a toddler. Buy this book!