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: , you'll know how to quickly get out of the situation and get back on your feet. This martial arts manual includes chapters on: Understanding the GroundHow to Stay Safe on the GroundPrimary tools for Ground Defense--Body Shifting and ControlPrimary tools for Ground Defense--Attacks to Vital TargetsHow to Breakfall on ConcreteDefending From the Ground Against a Standing AttackerDefending Against a Mounted AttackerDefending Against an Attacker From GuardDefending Against an Attacker Mounted on Your BackDefending Against an Attacker Kneeling Between Your Legs, Belly DownDefending Against Side Controlling PositionsDefending Against Bottom Controlling PositionsApplying Neck RestraintsDefending Against Common Neck RestraintsApplying Joint LocksDefending Against Joint LocksDefending Against Knife Attacks on the GroundDefending Against Multiple Attackers on the Ground

Author Biography

Lori O'Connell Sensei holds a 5th degree black belt and full instructor's license in Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, and has trained in martial arts for over 20 years and taught martial arts for over 17 years in Canada and abroad. She trained directly under the heads of the style of Can-Ryu, including Ed Hiscoe Shihan (current head), Steve Hiscoe (heir apparent) and Professor Georges Sylvain (founder). In addition to her Jiu-jitsu training, Lori has trained extensively in a variety of other arts, including BJJ, MMA, Shorinji Kan Jiu jitsu, Western Boxing, Shotokan Karate, Aikido, Hapkido, Taekwondo, and more. Lori currently runs her own Jiu-jitsu dojo, operating in the greater Vancouver area in Canada since 2006. In addition to teaching there, she also regularly instructs at regional Jiu-jitsu conferences, black belt seminars, and as a guest instructor at other martial arts schools. She also teaches local women's self-defense programs, personal safety & awareness programs, and corporate self-defense seminars. In addition to her martial arts training and teaching, Lori also writes regularly on her martial arts blog, and has published a book, Weapons of Opportunity, about her personal experiences teaching and training in the martial arts.