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Self-Defense for Peaceable People: Defend Yourself Regardless of Size, Gender, Age, or Strength
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An authoritative introduction to the art of unarmed self-defense outlines methods that are compatible with all existing martial arts systems, draws on the author's twenty-year experience in law enforcement, and is complemented by realistic photo sequences. Original.
Publishers Description
Self-Defense for Peaceable People is an accessible, authoritative introduction to the art of unarmed self-defense. While compatible with all existing martial arts systems, the method requires no training or experience at all, and is especially suited to those who simply want a realistic command of basic self-defense. Drawing on a 20-year career in law enforcement and a lifelong practice of martial arts, John Townsend explains clearly and succinctly the philosophy and theory behind self-defense, and describes the types of attacks that can happen in different situations. Realistic photo sequences illustrate in detail the evasion and counterattack techniques that enable readers to defend themselves effectively in any real-world situation, regardless of size, gender, age, or strength. Armed only with these simple techniques, readers gain a new sense of freedom, personal confidence, and peace of mind.
Founder of the Tao-Zen Ryu Shindo system of Taoist-oriented martial arts, Master John Townsend is one of eight senior instructors appointed as direct successors to the legendary martial arts Grandmaster, Hak Tok Yun (10th Dan). |
Item Specifications...
Pages 176
Dimensions: Length: 0.5" Width: 8" Height: 10"
Weight: 0.88 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Aug 11, 2006
Publisher Blue Snake Books
ISBN 1583941568
EAN 9781583941560
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 | Had the Potential to be a Lot Better Than What It Actually Was! Dec 7, 2008 |
Well I guess I better start this review off by emphatically stating that this book had the potential to be pretty good, yet primarily due to the poor layout and format of the book, it really didn't get the chance to shine like it could have. Another detractor was the photographs, not all of them mind you, but some of them just weren't the best choices for this book. Now I am not talking about the quality of the photographs, but more so the subject matter in the photographs and the way in which some of the photographs were taken.
There were some very fine and viable points made in this book that would be of great benefit to someone looking to increase their own personal ability to defend themselves, but for me those few good points were overshadowed by some material that was not very realistic to say the least.
I think that if the author were to retake some of the photographs, reorganize the layout and format of the book, and reevaluate some of the material in the book, then this book would definitely move up from a 3 star rating to a 5 star rating, at least as far as I am concerned.
Here are some very good books concerning self-defense that would be of benefit to anyone wishing to improve upon their own personal self-defense skills. However, please be advised that although there are some really good books and DVD's available on the subject, nothing takes the place of one-on-one instruction with a qualified and competent martial arts instructor.
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Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series. | | |  | Self-Defense Tools for All People Nov 11, 2006 |
| I have found that the concepts and tools is this book are easy techniques that anyone can learn. If you are determined to equip yourself with some basic self-defense moves then this book is for you. It is easy to read and understand with great photo's for the visual learner. This book is on my Christmas gift list for many of my loved ones. I would recommend it to anyone who is in search of self-defense reading and training. | | | Write your own review about Self-Defense for Peaceable People: Defend Yourself Regardless of Size, Gender, Age, or Strength
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