Incapacitating an opponent. Section I General 1. Confidence in his own ability unarmed, like confidence in his weapons, makes a man a better soldier. This appears to apply mainly to the Infantry, and probably the greatest value of American unarmed defense will be to that arm. Clothing will depend upon the season of the year and the state of the weather.
Work outdoors is preferable since a greater number of men can be trained simultaneously.
Thirty minutes' instruction or practice each day will make a man adept in a very short period of time. If no additional time is available, this part of the training can be integrated into the physical training program. It is desirable, in order to obtain the maximum results, that the instruction follow closely the steps outlined in this manual. However, it is realized that all units will not have the time to go through the entire book. One escape from underarm front body hold.