Not Just Another Self-Defense Book Volume 1

This book can be used as a home study guide for those who can not attend a martial arts class or for those who can only attend occasionally.

Here are some other reasons why this book is called 'Not Just Another Self-Defense Book'

1 It is written by two authors, so you are getting the best from what

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each of them has to offer.
2 It is part of their complete system
3 It represents what they do best: teaching streetproofing and self-defence to children and young adults. Their program is offered to schools, community centres, and crtain organizations like the Brownies and Girl Guides
4 It has a record number of photographs displayed in an uncompromising way to give their instructins additional clarity.
5 It distinguishes between 'self-defence' and SELF-DEFENCE'. This book is about the latter.
6 It offers drills on how to improve our self-awareness which is your first line of defence.
7 It discusses certian topics like Avoidance, Trust, Patience, and Respect; and it explains how you can benefit from their applications.
8 It teaches 'effective' self-defence techniques which increases the speed and 'effectiveness' of your blocks, punches, and kicks.
9 It pin points bad habits that can cause serious injuries.

'this book is liong overdue in the making because we hate to cut corners. Once you take a peek inside, it will become obvious that it is definitely not just another self-defence book. Enjoy.'-Hugh & John

Contents

Introduction
Dear parents
Dear students
A few things about us
Ranking
What is self-defence
Chapter 1 Selected topics
Trust
Avoidance
Awareness-Tkhe direct approach; The indirect approach
Simplicity and effectiveness
patience
Respect
Safety
Chapter 2 Exercising
Points to remember
Body parts
Joint warm up
Full warm up
Stretching
Chapter 3 Stances
Points to remember
Close stance
Open stance
Front stance
Drop knee stance
Horse stance
Chapter 4 Blocking
Points to remember
Ready position
Low block
Thrust block
Palm block
High block
Chapter 5 Punching
Points to remember
Sun fist
Corkscrew punch
Reverse punch
Hammer fist
Black fist
Back fist and reverse punch
Chapter 6 Kicking
Points to remember
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Side kick
Back kick
Double roundhouse kick
Spinning back kick
Chapter 7 Footwork
Points to remember
Cross-over side kick
Hopping side kick
Chapter 8 Applications
Points to remember-Blocking
Hammer fist/High block
Back fist/Thrust block
Back fist/Palm block
Front kick/Low block-Counter attack
Thrust block and reverse punch
Low block and reverse punch
Chapter 9 Strangulation
Points to remember
Spear hand
Dropping the bridge
Bhddha clasp hands
Chapter 10 Testing
Why tests
Afterword

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