Below the Belt: Unarmed Combat for Women [Hardcover]

Bradley J. Steiner (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press; First Edition edition (May 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873640349
• ISBN-13: 978-0873640343
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Serious self-defense for women, March 29, 2003

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Eric Edward Stutz (Middletown, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Below the Belt: Unarmed Combat for Women (Hardcover)

Bradley Steiner has drawn on his extensive knowledge of karate, jujitsu, kung fu and military hand-to-hand combat and put together this self-defense course with techniques that are effective yet easy to learn. This is serious survival training, not dojo ballet. Also, the author gives a good deal of attention to the psychological preparation and mental attitude needed for effective self-defense against a dangerous attacker. The mindset is something many women have difficulty with, and it's as important as the skills.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated material, April 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Below the Belt: Unarmed Combat for Women (Hardcover)

This book was written is 1976. Most of the techniques and defenses are outdated or useless. The most important aspect of this book is that of teaching a woman about awareness and a mindset for defending herself. I know Steiner personally, this is not his best work.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great title....but not for self-defense purposes..., May 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Below the Belt: Unarmed Combat for Women (Hardcover)

Not a great book for anyone learning true self-defense. If you are however, a fan of fighting/empowerment photos of strong women.....this is a classic!