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There's tough, and then there's Marine tough. This is the official U.S. Marines guide to close-quarters combat. If you're serious about learning to fight and defend yourself, then this is the book for you...Because if there's one thing the Marines take seriously, it's winning fights. This no-nonsense manual is fully-illustrated and describes the renowned linear in-fighting neural-override engagement (LINE) system that each and every active-duty U.S. Marine relies on in the field. With comprehensive sections on stances, falls, punches, kicks, blocks, holds and more, this book teaches skills that will enable you to neutralize your most vicious enemies. It even has a chapter on handling yourself in close-combat situations with knives and bayonets. If you're ready to get real and treat self-defense like more than a weekend hobby, you need your own copy of the U.S. Marines Close-Quarters Combat Manual. Accept no substitute.