diff --git a/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm b/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
index e5b959b340f..cae4cdf14b2 100644
--- a/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
+++ b/code/datums/martial/cqc.dm
@@ -102,7 +102,8 @@
 		var/atom/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(defender, attacker.dir)
 		defender.throw_at(throw_target, 1, 14, attacker)
 		defender.apply_damage(10, attacker.get_attack_type())
-		defender.adjustStaminaLoss(45)
+		if(defender.body_position == LYING_DOWN && !defender.IsUnconscious())
+			defender.adjustStaminaLoss(45)
 		log_combat(attacker, defender, "kicked (CQC)")
 	. = TRUE