Self-defence by Joan Nelson

Self-defence by Joan Nelson

This book is excellent as a course text or as a self-instruction guide. It uses a unique progression of skills - the steps to success - to help readers develop greater awareness and vigilance, sharpen observational and judgement skills, learn communication techniques to defuse potentially volatile situations, and acquire competency in physical self-defence tactics for use when preventive measures fail. Each of the 14 steps featured in Self-Defence: Steps to Success provides a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As readers progress, they will learn how to apply these basic skills to defend against common unarmed attacks. Each step (chapter) explains why the concept or skill is important, identifies the keys to correct technique, helps readers correct common errors, explains how to practise each skill in realistic ways, lists specific performance goals for each drill, gives a summary checklist for evaluating proper technique, and lets readers proceed at their own pace. In addition, readers will learn the key concept of the "continuum of response," which includes everything from avoidance techniques and verbal and psychological de-escalation skills to self-defence manoeuvres. And for times when physical defence is deemed necessary, Self-Defence: Steps to Success details defensive techniques designed to neutralize the attack.

Huntington Samuel P.

Samuel P. Huntington was Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs, Harvard University, and the author of Political Order in Changing Societies.

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ISBN 13	9780880114301
ISBN 10	0880114304
Title	Self-defence
Author	Joan Nelson
Series	Steps To Success S
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Human Kinetics Publishers
Year published	1991-11-11
Number of pages	160
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