How to Defend Yourself-Effective & Practical Martial Arts Strategies

'Every day we hear of homes being broken into, of muggings and rapes, and of random violence. In these dangerous times it is important for everyone to have at least some ability to defend themselves.'-Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This book contains practical martial arts strategies that can be learned

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quickly and easily, even if you've never studied martial arts. Drawn from the traditional fighting styles of Shaolin Long Fist (Changquan) and Shaolin White Crane (Bai He), the techniques in this book have been selected for their simplicity and speed of application.

Learn the basic blocks, punches, kicks, and qin na (chin na-joint locking). These basics are the foundation of all martial arts skills.

Protect yourself with techniques against a barehanded attacker, and an attacker armed with a knife.

Did you know you can use a belt, shoes, or even a shirt to defend yourself? Find out how inside!

The mind of an attacker and the mind of a victim are revealed. Learning how not to look like a victim is the first step to staying safe!

'I recommend that you read this book, study it and practice the methods, because the knowledge you will gain may one day save your life.'-Captain John P. Painter, Ph.D. American Rangers Law Enforcement Martial Training Institute

Contents

Acknkowledgements
About the author
Foreword by John P. Painter, Ph.D.
Preface
Introduction
Chpater 1 Foundations
Martial morality
History of the white crane and long fist martial styles
Foundations of the white crene and long fist martial styles
Chapter 2 Psychology and strategy of self-defense
Psychology of self-defense
Defense strategies
Chapter 3 Defense against barehand attack
Introduction
Basic training
Techniques
Chapter 4 Defense against knife attack
Introduction
Basic training
Techniques
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Appendix A Glossary of Chinese terms
Appendix B Translation of Chinese terms
Index

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