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The Self-defence Manual (Summersdale martial arts) (Paperback)

by Geoff Thompson (Foreword), Martin Dougherty (Author), David Birdsall (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers (1 Sep 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1840242272
ISBN-13: 978-1840242270
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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In this manual, two of Britain's leading self-defence experts show you exactly how to protect yourself and your loved ones at home and on the street. This comprehensive guide includes: how to defuse potentially dangerous situations; how to defend yourself if attacked; driver safety; the legal implications of self-defence; and how to pick a self-defence course.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, 17 Jan 2004

By	kevin bell (Southampton,England) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be very well researched and an interesting read.I would recomend this book to anyone interested in taking the tentative steps to understanding self preservation.Whats good is that it looks at recognising how not to put yourself in a violent environment in the first place rather than just physical responses.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, 20 Jan 2004

By	Craig Broadbent (Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

The title of this book is quite misleading, as the content covers self protection more than self defense (which suggests out and out physical confrontation).

So what is self protection? In a nutshell, it is preventative action in avoiding situations where actual harm may come of you. This book tackles the subject in depth, beginning with steps of avoiding bad situations in the first place, through to diffusing situations which may escalate and finally covering what to do should the worst come to the worst. The legal position is also covered very well, detailing where you stand should you need to defend yourself physically, as well as a series of do's and don't.

The actual physical techniques in the book take a back seat to the common sense approach of avoiding trouble in the first place, which is even acknowledged by the authors: a technique read in a book is useless unless actual training and practise of the technique under a qualified instructor is undertaken! So don't expect this book to teach you movie style fighting techniques which can automtically be used if you've read them and looked at pictures. It won't happen! If anything, this book should be the first step towards improving your self protection, but should by no means be the last!

Very well researched, and a worthy read for anyone.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Be safe, buy this book, 1 Jul 2004

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When I purchased this book, I hoped that it would enable me to "plug the gaps" with my Karate training, i.e. convert them for use on the street. It does this very well, the book teaches how to become more streetwise by avoiding secluded areas etc - obvious common sense stuff but sometimes you need it spelled out to you.

I particularly liked the points in the book where the authors include real life anecdotes to illustrate their points. However, I would have liked to have seen a few more practical moves.

Overall, an excellent book and you will find the authors comments very empowering.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough ACTUAL Self-Defence Techniques
I thought this book was good in the sense that it showed some very basic ways to defuse a situation, which are quite easy to perform. Read more

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