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Self-Defense
Techniques & Tactics
 Self-Defense
is not an easy sell. No one wants to believe that they would
ever have to employ any kind of defense against would be
attackers. Yet the fact remains that in 2001, there were
5.7 million victims of violence in the U.S. alone. For every
1000 persons age 12 and older there occurs one rape or sexual
assault, 2 assaults with injury and 3 robberies. (Statistics
courtesy of US
Dept of Justice.) Personal protection is the responsibility
of each of us. That said, we now look at the new book, Self-Defense
Techniques and Tactics by Joseph B. Walker. This is an honest,
complete book, written for the person determined to learn
the most effective ways to defend themselves. Beginning
with mental readiness (assessing situations, responding
to certain situations), and then following with actual moves,
strikes, kicks and defenses, it offers many techniques for
self-defense success. This is not a book to just read however;
it requires practice with a partner. I think the most effective
use of this book would be to go through it as a group, practicing
some of the routines. Bottom line: the book is very useful
and will offer many good plans for defense, but the greatest
value of the book would be as a manual for a group self-defense
class. Talk to your running club buddies. Buy
the book. |
