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Successful self-defence begins with your most powerful weapon: your mind. This is your guide to harnessing your natural survival instinct to overcome fear and respond quickly and decisively when faced with a threat. The author examines the role our natural instincts play in self-defence: why we typically ignore them, how we can learn to tune in to them, and why we should listen carefully to what they are telling us in a crisis. With this knowledge as a foundation, you will discover specific methods for controlling fear, avoiding potentially dangerous situations, preparing yourself for a potential threat, understanding the role of weapons in an assault, and dealing with an assailant both physically and mentally. With a clear message and a wealth of experience, C V Rhoades brings a unique perspective to the role of self-protection in our daily lives.… (more)
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With this knowledge as a foundation, you will discover specific methods for controlling fear, avoiding potentially dangerous situations, preparing yourself for a potential threat, understanding the role of weapons in an assault, and dealing with an assailant physically and mentally. With a clear message and a wealth of experience, C.V. Rhoades brings a unique perspective to the role of self-protection in our daily lives.
Contents
1 Foreword
Nurturing our natural instincts
Listening to our inner voice
Protecting each other
2 Attitude is everyting
The hard facts of crime
Unique concerns of women
Everything to lose
Honing our survival instincts
Making the right choices
Getting physical
Don't be there
Martial artists share their philosophies
Conquering fear
Controlling the thought process
3 Self-defense and the martial arts
The role of martial arts in self defense
Defining self-defense
The psychology of martial arts
Choosing a martial art for self-defense
The benefits of co-ed training
Realistic practice
4 Weapons: Pro and con
Weapons and safety
Seriousness of intent
Sprays and stun guns
Woman's best friend
Other views of weapons
5 A special message to parents
6 Techniques
Avoidance tactics
Keep it simple
Hand techniques
Strikes
Other techniques
Kicks and how to use them
Targets
Blocks
Escapes
Finding your best techniques
7 Scenarios
Travel safety
Mental practice
8 Overcoming fear
Bibliography
About the autho