Imagine that you know what to do to keep you and your family safe. In a stressful or dangerous situation, your brain turns to your subconscious for direction. It "freezes" when it can't find the experience or knowledge that will get you from danger to safety. You can program your subconscious to react appropriately for self-defense using the simple steps of Prevention, Perception, and Power. Learn strategies for violence Prevention in everyday situations, use Perception to recognize the "bad guy" before he can hurt you, and employ Power to escape and defend yourself against an assault. You will discover how to: - Create powerful shields that protect you from violence - Practice awareness to detect the bad guy before he gets too close - Develop intuition to help your predict a violent situation - Set boundaries that will keep you safe from the bad guys you may meet - Defend your boundaries with a powerful stance and voice - Escape from danger using predetermined plans - Disable your attacker with devastating strikes - Visualize your self-defense success You have what it takes within you to defend yourself in a violent situation. In this book you will learn how to recognize your skills and develop strategies to keep you and your family safe. What are you waiting for?

Experts Jarrett Arthur and Jennie Trower have taken the self-defense information and skills they teach in their live trainings and created this comprehensive book for women. In its 80+ pages, you'll find tips and strategies to stay safe every day, and practical and effective skills and techniques to use if you need to fight back. More than 35 self-defense techniques and more than 100 full-color photographs with step-by-step instructions, all presented in their signature supportive and encouraging communication style, make this book an excellent starting point for your self-defense journey or a fantastic reference to enhance your training. This book was written for women of all shapes, sizes, ages, professions and fitness levels who would like to learn the most essential personal safety and self-defense strategies and techniques women need to know.Includes: *Strategies to stay safer every day*Key lessons on effective boundary setting*Explanation of major targets and striking surfaces *Step-by-step guide on how to strike effectively and powerfully*Practical self-defense techniques to defend several common attacks*Techniques for fighting from the ground and standing *Top personal safety resources *Exclusive bonuses

Hone your senses, increase awareness, and learn the techniques that could save your life. Self-Defense: Steps to Survival will teach you to identify danger, avoid assault, and defend yourself and others against attackers in a variety of situations. Based on the proven strategies and techniques taught on campuses and in metropolitan areas worldwide, Self-Defense: Steps to Survival is both practical and immediately applicable for men, women, and teens regardless of previous experience. You'll learn these skills: -Assess your surroundings, notice warning signs, and remove yourself from potential harm. -Use the power of your own voice to thwart an attack. -Recognize warning signs of violence in an intimate relationship. -Resist and escape physical and sexual violence by strangers and acquaintances. -Free yourself from an assailant's grasp. -Develop an arsenal of strikes, kicks, and defense techniques for countering physical attacks. -Defend yourself against weapon attacks and multiple attackers. Don't live in fear! Self-Defense: Steps to Survival will change the way you approach everyday life, giving you the assurance that you'll be prepared for the unexpected. See all the titles available in the Steps to Success Series.

One in five women will be attacked at some point in her life. Based on the self-defense approach currently being taught to thousands of women across the country, this book offers easily learned techniques women can use to protect themselves in a variety of dangerous situations.

The world is changing every day. It's not the relaxed, safe place we once knew. These days, it is wise to understand your surroundings, have better awareness and be able to defend yourself if needed. Those who say, "It always happens to someone else, never me!" may regret those words if and when a tragedy strikes. Having the confidence to face our new culture is important for a happy and healthy life.The book includes: • Effective self-defense techniques explained in simple terms • Easy to follow pictures to help you practice at home • Practical tips that can keep you out of trouble • Identification of vital targets and pressure points to maximize effectiveness.Master Mike Andrus has learned and developed effective techniques from many years of training in multiple styles of martial arts. For this book he has selected the most effective practical self-defense techniques for women to use against an attacker who may be bigger and stronger.His book, seminars and workshops teach self-defense for individuals and their families. The training includes practical techniques designed to properly defend against attackers in a home or car invasion and other scenarios related to real-world violence. His street-proven self-defense techniques also include awareness drills and tips to keep you out of trouble.The concept of "staying in the moment" came about from his research of how women generally respond to danger events and why. By understanding the reactions, Mr. Mike was able to design his program to educate women and help them change the way they respond to external encounters. The result is that by using his principles, women are more confident and more aware of their surroundings and can respond properly by "staying in the moment" to resolve the conflict. The training involves some meditation, awareness drills, education, self-defense and "the element of surprise" techniques, as well as discussion about applying what you learn. Being able to apply what you learn is KEY! The results have been amazing. We are finding that these principles and techniques can be used successfully in every area of life. The result could be the difference between life and death! What is interesting is that “staying in the moment” is not always about conflict resolution.By doing things with intent you can change the moment, the rest of your day, or the rest of your life!

Learning self-defense is important for everyone, especially women. Having the knowledge and confidence to defend yourself and your family is invaluable. In Fierce and Proud! Realistic Self-Defense for Women learn self-defense concepts to increase your safety, as well as quick and effective self-defense techniques to defend yourself and your loved ones.Self-Defense Concepts: Learn how to become aware of your surroundings, trust your intuition, and make daily decisions that promote a safe lifestyle. Verbal Defusing: Learn how to use your words and your tone of voice to stop a potential attack.Striking Techniques: Learn how to use your hands and legs to strike and stop a larger adversary from hurting you.Ground Survival: Learn the correct way to defend yourself if an adversary takes you to the ground.Defenses From Common Attacks: Learn how to defend against an adversary who tries to strike, grab, or choke you.Realistic Self-Defense Scenarios: Learn important concepts to stay safe in realistic scenarios that you may encounter in your daily