Practical Martial Arts For Special Forces
by William Beaver

About The Author

William Beaver, a  black belt in kajukenbo, under Bob Maschmeier and Joe Halbuna, currently lives in Kuwait, where he operates a martial arts school and trains the hand to hand combat instructors of Kuwait Special Forces.

His students have included members of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior SWAT team, Kuwait Airways Sky Marshals, as well as members of the Amiri Guard VIP Protection Unit, bodyguards for state visitors and some of Kuwait's ruling family. He also frequently trains members of the American Special Forces, who come to Kuwait on Foreign Internal Defense missions.

From 1990-92, William worked as the editor of Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated, as well as associate editor for sister magazines Black Belt and Martial Arts Training.

He earned a Master of Arts degree in philosophy from Miami University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Ashland University, where he returned briefly as adjunct professor, teaching courses which included Applied Ethics: International Terrorism.

William received an honorary discharge as a sergeant in the United States Army after serving on both active duty and in the reserves from 1978-86. He was assigned to units in Field Artillery, Military Police and Special Forces.

Acknowledgements

This book is the result of many people, some with very sensitive positions, allowing me to enter their world and draw on their knowledge.

From the martial arts, appreciation must be extended to all the instructors who have shared a wealth of technique and information with me over the years. My late father's best friend, Sheriff Larry Overholt, has been my martial arts mentor and role model from the beginning. They don't come any finer.

In the special forces community, I am grateful for the assistance and friendship of operators like Richard Fike, Doc Rich, Joe Linza, Randy Curtiss, Mike Coker, Dave, Will, the members of the Green Felt Table and all the other Fifth Group team members who keep passing through. My door is always open, gentlemen.

Special thanks to the "elite troops" who volunteered for the most dangerous duty--my photography sessions: Ayman Al-Harmi, Julian Barnsley, and Masoud Al-Fuaid.

And finally, my gratitude knows no bounds for my family, friends and the students of Kajukenbo of Kuwait, all of whom put up with my occasional bouts of restlessness. I hope in the end you think it was worth it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter One: Unarmed Fighting

Chapter Two:Groundfighting Techniques

Grab Techniques

Chapter Four: Gun and Knife Techniques