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Foreword by

Jennifer Weintz

Having trained in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) for over 10 years, I’ve developed a long-standing love affair with the cerebral nature of the art. I love the ebb and flow of two energies merging as the roles of attacker and defender shift back and forth in an extended physical chess match. The artistry of the style is something I’ve come to appreciate over the years the more I’ve tuned in to its subtleties through many countless hours of developing my craft.

The focus of my grappling training has been primarily competition oriented, but I am fully aware that these same ground fighting techniques are also useful in real-life self-defense scenarios. As a smaller woman, I’ve learned how to “take the path of least resistance” and use speed, agility and finesse to hold my own. That being said, there are important factors to defending one’s self on the street that aren’t present in the competitive arena. This naturally raises questions like: What if my attacker tried to kick me in head? What if my attacker pulled a knife? What if there was more than one attacker? What if my attacker is so much bigger and stronger than me that finesse isn’t enough?

Lori O’Connell answers these questions and many more in this book, addressing issues that are not always regularly discussed in submission grappling schools. It provides a complete look at all the major positions and defensive situations, with detailed, easy-to-follow instruction that walks you through every move step-by-step, making it an ideal choice for learning practical, effective techniques for real-life self-protection.

Over the course of my training, I’ve discovered the importance of keeping an open mind and learning from people of all walks of life to refine and add to my set of skills. Both men and women, beginners and experts, people with training in BJJ and even other martial art styles can have something to offer. An opportunity to learn can always be found. Being a smaller woman herself, Lori knows what it’s like to be at a physical disadvantage and understands what it takes to overcome it to escape dangerous situations, ones you may not necessarily be able to “tap” your way out of. So if you’re looking to learn to make the most of a bad situation, fighting from the ground without rules or refs to keep you safe, and the odds stacked against you, you’ve come to the right place.

—Jennifer Weintz

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Brown Belt

2-time Pan-American Champion