For those who seek practical solutions to the violence that permeates today's society, Real World Self-Defense offers savvy advice for dealing with everything from an unwarranted physical attack to the often ironic legal aftermath.
As a former undercover police officer who has devoted much of his life to studying martial arts and training with weapons, author Jerry VanCook knows from personal experience what works - both on the street and in the courthouse - and what doesn't.
Pulling no punches, VanCook explains the need for every thinking man and woman to develop a working personal defense system. More importantly, he strives to instill the mind-set required to put that system to work when violence strikes.
His simple, streamlined approach to self-defense keeps the focus on survival rather than fancy techniques that are more suited to sport and art. Presenting tactics and techniques that are basic and easy to learn, and proven effective under the stress of combat, VanCook covers everything from unarmed defense to improvised weapons, to edged weapons and firearms.
The author's writing style is highly entertaining, hard-hitting, and tactically on the mark. This is a book that people of all walks of life can thoroughly enjoy and learn from.
Here is what Loren Christensen says about Real World Self-Defense. "I highly enjoyed this book. In fact, it is one my all-time favorites on the subject of staying alive in these dangerous times. VanCook has a marvelous writing style and presents fresh information and new thoughts on the subject. I have written and taught on the subject for years, but I found VanCook's approach new and insightful. I definitely recommend this thought-provoking text."
Here are some of the chapters.
The warrior mind set
Psychological and physiological changes during combat
Legalities and politics in self defense
A realistic view of martial arts
Firearms
Knives
Canes, umbrella and other impact weapons
Training and the psychological motivation to train
Real World Self Defense: A guide to Staying Alive in the Streets,
5 1/2 X 8 1/2, softcover, photos, - 204 pages
ISBN: 1-58160-044-5 $20.00
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