The Ultimate Guide to Unarmed Self Defense is a comprehensive guide to the most efficient and effective strategies, training methods, and techniques for functional self defense. Most self defense and martial arts books cover only one or two aspects of violent attacks and are typically unrealistic. The Ultimate Guide to Unarmed Self Defense covers every aspect of self defense, from awareness and prevention to exceptionally effective techniques.

Techniques and training methods are presented as taught in private lessons, and hundreds of easy to follow photos with directional arrows and ghost imaging make learning from the book easier than ever.

The Ultimate Guide to Unarmed Self Defense begins with a discussion of the difference between self defense and martial arts, legal ramifications, the nature of physical violence, and then covers avoidance, awareness, and prevention in great detail. Readers will learn how to be a bad target, how to spot warning signs and pre-attack indicators, and how to prevent an attack through distance, evasion, and de-escalation.

Functional self defense training methods follow, including what works and what doesn’t, the pros and cons of different training methods, solo training, partner training, sparring, training in natural environments, adrenal issues, multiple opponents, and more.

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.

Self-defense : how to punch : unarmed combat skills that work / Martin J. Dougherty

Punching. Although it seems like one of the simplest forms of self-defense, this ancient form of combat is actually more complex than you would ever imagine. Now, in this fully illustrated and easy-to-use book, the art of punching is decoded for readers everywhere. This book will teach you the elements of the perfect punch, including:
How to make a fist and not break your fingers
Crashing in
Taking a punch
Striking first
A knockout blow
Combining the best punching techniques from various schools of martial arts, including karate, boxing, and Krav Maga, How to Punch offers valuable advice for both the beginner and the experienced martial art practictioner

As Janell Burley Hofmann, mother of five, wrapped her 13-year-old’s iPhone on Christmas Eve, she was overwhelmed by questions: “Will my children learn to sit and wonder without Googling? Should I know their passwords for online accounts? Will they experience the value of personal connection without technology?”

To address her concerns, she outlined boundaries and expectations in a contract for her son to sign upon receiving his first cell phone. When Hofmann’s editor at The Huffington Post posted the contract, now known as iRules, it resonated on a massive scale and went viral, resulting in a tsunami of media coverage and requests. It quickly became apparent that people across the country were hungry for more.

In iRules, Hofmann provides families with the tools they need to find a balance between technology and human interaction through a philosophy she calls Slow Tech Parenting. In the book, she educates parents about the online culture tweens and teens enter the minute they go online, exploring issues like cyberbullying, friend fail, and sexting, as well as helping parents create their own iRules contracts to fit their families’ needs. As funny and readable as it is prescriptive, iRules will help parents figure out when to unplug and how to stay in sync with the changing world of technology, while teaching their children self-respect, integrity, and responsibility.