Close Quarters Combat (Paperback)

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.

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.