Protecting yourself
Complete krav maga : the ultimate guide to over 230 self-defense and combative techniques
Darren Levine; forward by Bas Rutten, photographs by Andy Mogg.
Berkeley, Calif. : Ulysses Press, 2007.
"Official guide of Krav Maga worldwide"--Cover.
Combat focus shooting : intuitive shooting fundamentals
Rob Pincus.
Telluride, CO : ICE Pub., [2007], c2006.
Includes bibliographic references .
Working with psychic protection : how to create positive, protective and healing energies
Teresa Moorey.
Alresford : Godsfield, 2007.
Overcoming negative energies to feel confident and happy in every area of your life can be a challenge, but psychic protection can help. Psychic protection has become extremely popular in recent spiritual circles and this guide looks at all aspects of this rapidly evolving subject. This comprehensive introduction to how you can use it in your life also explores the use of blessings in procuring spiritual healing for others. Learn practical strategies for strengthening your physical body alongside your mind, and how to cleanse the spaces around you and use visualizations and psychic shields to full effect.
Combat self-defense : saving America's warriors from risk-averse commanders and their lawyers
by David G. Bolgiano.
[S.l.] : Little White Wolf Books, c2007.
Warfare in the post-9/11 era has a new face. Enemy combatants may not be in uniform, and could be hiding in villages filled with women and children or posing as dead bodies lying in the street. Soldiers have a split second to decide whether or not to employ the use of deadly force. However, for many soldiers, the real fight begins after the battle has concluded-when lawyers get involved. Now more than ever, judgment and honor are called into question and hindsight applied to decisions made in the heat of conflict. Iraq War veteran and former police officer David G. Bolgiano examines how the fear of using force in combat has put American fighting forces in unnecessary danger. Calling for a more reasoned approach, Bolgiano insists on adapting current training methodology to address the present threat to American security. Book jacket.
Mixed martial arts : the book of knowledge
BJ Penn with Glen Cordoza & Erich Krauss.
Calif. : Victory Belt Pub., c2007.
Self defense is important. No one should be threatened with violence at any time or place. Using self defense may be necessary to secure your safety.
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Use self defense to secure your safety. |
There are some precautionary measures that you can take so as not to be a target.
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Be aware of your surroundings
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Carry car keys in your hand
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Keep car doors locked at all times
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Travel in numbers
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If you think you're being followed change directions or head to a crowded area
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Hold your purse close to your body
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Carry your wallet in the front pants pocket
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Using Weapons
Natural weapons are all around you. They can be used in conjuction with self-defense techniques.
pen
hair spray
comb
belt
tie
chair |
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Natural weapons |
Because you may encounter a variety of situations, learning basic self defense techniques can help you escape from harm's way. Self-defense techniques are not difficult to learn and you can do them at any age. Practicing self defense techniques in your daily life will increase your safety awareness and you will less likely become a victim.
Some basic self defense techniques include:
- Stance - at an indication of an attack, step back with your strong side away from the attacker, raise your open hands to face level and tell the person to stop.
- Blows - aim at any part of the body and strike through the point with your hands, elbows, knees, legs or feet.
- Roll falls - stay relaxed and somersault without using your hands, landing on your knees.
Find out in your community where self defense techniques are being taught. Learning the proper self defense techniques, you can stop someone trying to hurt you or someone you care about.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
