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Self-defense for dummies / by Damian Ross.

Self-defense. (other title)
Ross, Damian, (author.).

Summary:

Providing a self-defense system that actually works in the real world, this action-packed guide to avoiding attacks, neutralizing attackers and protecting yourself and your loved ones helps you to sharpen your instincts and respond proactively to impending danger, master hand-to-hand combat basics and more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781394197088
  • ISBN: 139419708X
  • Physical Description: xii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"Learning made easy"--Front cover.
"Discover your inner warrior ; Identify and avoid dangerous situations ; Neutralize an armed attacker"--Front cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part 1: Getting your head in the game. Laying the groundwork for self-defense ; Wrapping your brain around self-defense concepts ; Developing a self-defense mindset ; Knowing what you're up against -- Part 2: Starting with basic self-defense tactics. Deterring attacks and attackers ; Getting loud, angry, and violent ; Adding weapons to your self-defense arsenal -- Part 3: Developing hand-to-hand combat skills. Knowing how and where to strike to gain the advantage ; Mastering basic empty-hand techniques ; Adding advanced strikes to your arsenal ; Breaking free of grabs and holds ; Down-and-dirty ground fighting -- Part 4: Neutralizing weapon attacks. Clearing the weapon and attacking the attacker ; Surviving the horror of an active shooter -- Part 5: The part of tens. The ten commandments of self-defense ; Tep tips for survivors.

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Subject: Self-defense.
Hand-to-hand fighting.
Crime prevention.
Survival.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

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