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By Lawrence Kane
Foreword by Loren W.Christensen
~ All copies signed ~
A sad fact is that weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is dangerously incomplete.
Whether you live in the city or countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must be comprehensive enough to account for the plethora of pointy objects, blunt instruments, explosive devices, and deadly projectiles that someday could be used against you.
This extensive book teaches proven survival skills that can keep you safe on the street. A multitude of real-life scenarios and case studies analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this crucial knowledge. Contents include:
• Awareness
• Avoidance
• De-escalation
• Countervailing force
• Armed conflict
• Managing the aftermath of violence
• Weapon features and functions
If you are serious about self-defense this book is for you.
Everyone, including experienced martial artists, security and law enforcement professionals, and concerned citizens will benefit from this vital information.
Table of contents
Foreword (by Loren W. Christensen)
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
How to use this book
Chapter 1. Awareness
Violent Crime by the Numbers
Weapon Awareness
Situational Awareness
Threat Level Color Codes
Fighting Ranges and Danger Zones
Summary
Chapter 2. Avoidance
Avoiding Risky Behavior
Principles of Personal Safety
Escalation to Violence
Evasion and Escape
Concealment and Cover
Summary
Chapter 3. Scenarios
Carjackings
Cash Machine Safety
Hostage Situations
Intimate Violence (Domestic Violence)
Planes, Trains, and Public Transportation
Sexual Assault, Rape, and Molestation
Workplace Violence
Summary
Chapter 4. De-Escalation Strategies
Talk
Active Listening
Command
Co-Opt
Submit
Summary
Chapter 5. Countervailing Force
Legal Considerations of Countervailing Force
AOJP Principle
Ethical/Moral Considerations
Combat Mindset
Triggers
Bystanders
Summary
Chapter 6. Armed Conflict
Levels of Force
Principles of Defense
Angles of Attack
Stances and Footwork
Range Considerations
Empty Hand-to-Weapon vs. Weapon-to-Weapon Combat
Summary
Chapter 7. Nine Rules to Live By
1) Rule Number One is, "Don't get hit"
2) Pain is Your Friend
3) Weapons Are Ubiquitous
4) Always Assume They Are Armed
5) Bad Guys Cheat to Win; So Should You
6) Understand How Weapons Work
7) Expect the Unexpected
8) Yell for Help
9) Check for Bleeding
Chapter 8. Aftermath of Violence
Medical Triage
Creating a Witness
Interacting with Law Enforcement Personnel
Working with an Attorney
The Legal Process
Dealing with the Press
Summary
Chapter 9. Weapon Features/Functions
Hand Weapons
Knives
Swords
Mass Weapons
Pole Arms
Multi-Element Weapons
Projectile Weapons
Unusual Weapons
Summary
Conclusion
Rule number one is, "Don't get hit."
Pain is your friend
Weapons are ubiquitous
Always assume they are armed
Bad guys cheat to win; so should you
Understand how weapons work
Expect the unexpected.
Yell for help.
Check for bleeding
ISBN: 1594390711, softcover, 360 pages, over 200 photos,
$24.95 plus shipping and handling
~ What folks are saying about Surviving Armed Assaults~
"The de-escalation and survival skills in this book will set your feet on the right path and put your head in the right place so you don't become a shocking headline in your local paper, or a lead story on the six o'clock news." – Kris Wilder, 4th dan black belt
"What an excellent contribution to the community! This book will be an invaluable resource for anyone walking the warrior's path, and anyone who is interested in this vital topic." – Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Director, Killology Research Group
"From the very first few pages I could tell that the book will be a classic. It's the book I would have liked to have written and the sheer vast amount of information and supporting views is tremendous." – Peter Consterdine, 8th dan black belt, co-founder of the British Combat Association
"Tactics, training and mindset are all discussed; and all of this is presented in a simple and logical format with great anecdotes to illustrate the high points. This is a must read." – Dr. Jeff Cooper, Tactical Medical Director, Toledo (Ohio) SWAT
"I heartily recommend Mr. Kane's book. It certainly has something for everyone from novice to master." – Dan Anderson, 8th dan black belt, 2002 World Champion
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