Publisher Description

This book has been a long time in the making. Since its beginning the concept has been refined many times. This is a first attempt at a technical book for me and fortunately the goals I have set have been achieved. I have been involved in water based ink evaluation since its unclear begin nings in the early 1970s. This book is fashioned much like a loose-leaf binder I had put together for early reference and guidance. The format has worked for me over the years; I trust it will work for you. I would like to thank the many people who made this book possible, particularly Blackie Academic & Professional for their saint-like patience. Thanks again to W.B. Thiele (Thiele-Engdahl), to Lucille, my wife, and to James and Frank, my two boys. A final and special thank you to Richard Bach who taught me there are no limits.

Victims of physical attacks seldom expect to be the target of an aggressor. Don't wait and become another statistic. Be prepared and protect yourself. Self-Defense Techniques & Tactics is your guide to mastering basic street-smart self-defense and develop the survival skills and strategies to feel safe in any environment. The preventive measures, defensive maneuvers, and combinations in this book require no prior experience to perform. Through clear instruction and photographs, you will learn how to defend yourself by generating pain compliance, incapacitating the aggressor, and asserting control in life-threatening situations. You will also learn necessary mental tactics that have been tested and proven successful in actual combat. From learning to assess threats and spot potential danger signs to disarming weapons from your attackers, Self-Defense Techniques & Tactics will teach you how to protect yourself when your safety is threatened.