How to defend ourselves if you end up on the ground in a street altercation...

"So what do I do if I go to the floor?

Well there's plenty you can do - but the rule for
the street is to make it quick. Do not let your
opponent settle into a good hold or get into a
superior position.

The following techniques, concepts and theories
are taken from the system of Martial Arts I teach -
'Kempo Goshin Jutsu'. They have worked for me in
and out of the dojo. They are not by any means
unique but they are what I teach my students to
do on the floor...

Remember 'how you train is how you react'.

I believe if you DON'T have command of the
following techniques you will struggle badly on
the floor, especially against a large and
aggressive opponent.

These techniques are an overview - NOT the whole
picture - otherwise it may take a whole book
to demonstrate.

If you go to the ground and you are on top of
opponent, cushion your fall by landing on them.
There is a certain SICKENING feeling about landing
on a pavement on your kneecaps or elbows.

Try and drive your knee into their groin and then
fall dropping the point of your elbow into the
sternum (breastbone) or solar plexus.

Naturally, from there, let your head snap forward
in a butt to their face...the best target being the
nose.

Climb so you straddle their chest, consolidate your
balance and bang away with fist, elbows, palm
heels and butts - then get out QUICK."