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Samuel T Grady

Close Quarters Combat

Samuel T Grady

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English
Sentinel Heritage Press
16 October 2025
Criminal law & procedure; Safety in the home; Combat sports & self-defence; Oriental martial arts
Close Quarters Combat: A Practical Manual for Survival, Control, and Exit Samuel T. Grady

What this book is - and what it isn't. This is a real-world manual for surviving violent encounters at close range. It strips away the fantasy combat of videogames and movies - and replaces it with a principled, pragmatic, and legally aware system built for civilians, instructors, and security professionals who want usable skills, not theater.

Inside you'll learn:

- The Combative Mindset - how to see danger early, manage fear, and make decisions under pressure. - Anatomy & Targeting - high-percentage targets, why they work, and the ethical/legal limits on using them. - Offensive & Defensive Tools - palm strikes, elbows, knees, takedowns, and ground survival focused on getting back to your feet. - Weapon Integration - realistic defense against knives and handguns; using improvised tools appropriately; when compliance is the correct move. - Scenarios & Stress Training - confined spaces, low-light, multiple attackers, and full After-Action Reviews so practice becomes capability. - Aftercare & Legal Survival - M.A.R.C.H. trauma care, IFAK components, an incident-statement template, and a guide to finding a self-defense attorney.

Who this book is for

Civilians who want realistic, defensible self-protection. Instructors and schools seeking a structured curriculum with drills and safety progressions.

Security personnel and first responders who need practical integrations of medical and legal aftercare.

Practical extras

Drill progressions with safety and instructor notes.

Templates for police statements and immediate post-event actions.

Clear checklists for building a personal trauma kit (IFAK) and purchasing reliable medical items.

From fantasy to reality - the book opens by naming the powerful cultural appeal of Metal Gear Solid 3 and its mark on the world of CQC, then pivots to the sober realities of living through a real incident: immediate survival, preserving life, and protecting your freedom afterward.
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Imprint:   Sentinel Heritage Press
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   363g
ISBN:   9798232633158
Pages:   368
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Samuel T. Grady is a practitioner and instructor in close-quarters combatives with years of field and teaching experience. His training integrates combatives, law-informed use-of-force doctrine, and trauma care. He has taught law-enforcement, security professionals, and civilian groups, and frequently runs scenario-based courses focused on decision-making, medical aftercare, and legal preparedness. Samuel lives in Western North Carolina he writes and instructs full-time.

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