Real World Self Defense

If you want practical solutions to the violence that permeates today's society, this book offers savvy advice for dealing with everything from an unwarranted attaack to the often ironic legal aftermath. Van Cook covers unarmed defense, improvised weapons, edged weapons, firearms and more and offers something of value for people from all walks of life.

When Seconds Count is a comprehensive self defense solution that teaches law abiding citizens how to protect themselves against the mounting threat of violent crime. You can't learn this in a Karate class or mixed martial arts school. In fact, there are many instructors out there who are doing a lot more harm than good by making people believe they are trained to cope with vicious street criminals. Truth is, the martial arts techniques that score points and win trophies could get you killed in real-life self-defense encounters. Learn how to: Protect yourself and your family from vicious street criminals Hone your awareness skills Assess threat levels De-escalate situations before they turn violent Fight back with simple, no nonsense self-defense techniques Use self-defense weapons skillfully Prepare your family for a home invasion Remain calm and focused when faced with fear Cope with the aftermath of violence Get realistic self-defense training Self-defense expert Sammy Franco is no stranger to violence and personal protection. With decades of experience, he is the author of numerous self-defense books and the innovator of Contemporary Fighting Arts, a reality based self-defense system that breaks self-defense down to its simplest elements: practical skills, proven techniques and the confidence to use both on armed and unarmed criminals. When Seconds Count is considered by many to be one of the best books on real world self-defense instruction. Ideal for men and women of all ages who are serious about taking responsibility for their own safety. By studying the concepts and techniques taught in this book, you will feel a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to live your life with greater confidence and personal freedom.

All you need to do when it comes to self-defense is create a magic moment. That's the moment that you can escape from an attacker or life threatening situation and survive. You need to interrupt the thought process and create that time when you can possibly escape a potentially bad or deadly situation. The World’s Most Experienced Tactical Trainer Mike Gillette reveals the top six categories of self defense products for women in this enlightening 38-page interview.

“Talk your way out of trouble” We all know a guy or girl who can ALWAYS talk their way out of trouble. No matter how deep they get in, they always seem to find the right words to get them back out. They’ve mastered the art of strategic speaking. They may not realize it because they’ve unconsciously become good at it. You, too, can master the art of strategic speaking by learning from Mike Gillette exactly how to control situations verbally and prevent them from getting physical. Fortunately, Mike’s approach makes learning these verbal skills one of the easiest to pick up. In less than an hour, you will learn the right way to verbally engage with others and you will have a significant impact on EVERY situation you find yourself in. In REAL LIFE Verbal Self-Defense, you will learn: 1.) Why verbal self-defense is NOT negotiation and why knowing the difference could save your life 2.) How to step into the role of “conflict manager” whenever you’re forced to solve a major problem 3.) The 4-step examination process you can use to instantly analyze how any situation is going down (this smart skill will help you in EVERY part of your life) 4.) How your physicality affects their psychology (Mike will show you how to adjust your posture to send a message to your opponent not to “go there”) 5.) Why getting emotional is the first step to losing control and how to stop this from EVER happening 6.) How to develop “situational personality” to give the impression of controlling the situation and calm things down 7.) 13 ways to rapidly de-escalate the situation and stop a fight from happening 8.) How to stop ROAD RAGE in its tracks and avoid one of the most dangerous situations any American can find themselves in 9.) and more!

Violence and life threatening situations are frightening things to think about. They are not things we expect and often times, not something we even realize is happening around us until it’s too late. You need to mentally consider how real situations play out in real life so that, intellectually and emotionally, you can start preparing for these situations. Find out from Tactical Training Specialist and former S.W.A.T. Commander and Executive Bodyguard Mike Gillette how to mentally prepare yourself for those moments where you may encounter violence but aren’t sure exactly what to do.

This no-nonsense self-defense system instructs law-abiding citizens on defending themselves against the rising threat of violent crime. It provides the practical skills, proven techniques and necessary confidence to avoid, defuse, confront or neutralize armed and unarmed assailants. When seconds count, you don't have time for mistakes.

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters. Author Gershon Ben Keren explains the philosophy behind the Krav Maga method, which is the basis of the Israel Defense Force's (IDF) devastating close combat system. This book lays out a systematic approach to self-defense and provides illustrated confrontation scenarios paired with tailored practical responses. Accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow photographs, practical combat skills are described in step-by-step detail, along with the movement patterns needed to make them effective in real-life settings. All of the photos in the book were shot in real-time, demonstrating what realistic movements--both from the attacker's and defender's perspective--look like. Where applicable, techniques have been shot in the scenarios in which they occur such as bars, restrooms, ATMs, etc. The situational components of such violent incidents are explained, so the reader can learn to identify, predict, and avoid violence before it occurs. Contents of this Krav Maga book include: What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga Yashir Introduction to author Gershon Ben Keren Basic Skills (Stances, Movement, Blocking and Striking)--The Timeline of Violence; Controlling Range; Relative Body Positioning; Groin Kick; Driving Knee Self-Defense Scenarios--Knife Disarming; Gun to Front of Body; Abductions and Hostage Taking; Knife Shank; Improvised Weapons Unarmed Assaults and Dynamic Components of Violence--Preventing a Front Headlock; Applying an Effective Guillotine; Defending Knees in a Clinch and more!

A book about self protection from someone who's protected clients for over twenty years in hostile environments. Instead of assuming the fight has already begun the book focuses primarily on awareness and avoidance strategies of the professional bodyguard