Outlines 10 of the most common mistakes individuals make when assaulted or abducted, and details ways to avoid becoming the victim of personal assault or abduction.
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Bo Hardy is the founder of Defensive Living, and since 1967 has taught assault prevention to literally thousands in law enforcement and civilian seminars. He is an 8th degree Black Belt in Karate & Ju-Jitsu,and a former law enforcement officer. He still teaches law enforcement classes in Defensive tactics, and the use of (OC)-pepper spray. He has conducted training programs for major corporations including the development of security training for flight attendants at American Airlines. Mr. Hardy has a Master of Education degree and a Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville. He recently permanently returned to Fayetteville, Arkansas where he teaches personal protection and Martial Art Classes.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book on self defense,
This review is from: Defensive Living: When Defensive Driving, Diets, and Exercise Aren't Enough to Keep You Alive and Well! (Paperback)
This book has excellent advice on self-defense. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more on how to protect themselves.I will take issue though with the author's stance on firearms. He makes statements that are blantly false (more people are injured with their own gun...) and others that lack foundation. He states that a firearm can only be used as a "lethal" choice, yet uses his own non-lethal example of "racking" a cartridge into his shotgun when faced with a mob of youth. The mere presence of the firearm and the sound of the shotgun being put into battery diffused the situation. Studies have shown that the mere presence of a firearm has thwarted more crime than was previously thought, see John Lott's "More Guns, Less Crime". Once again this one issue was not enough for me to trash the book. The basics included in this book are the best foundation for self defense I have ever seen. Rhino
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The book is a common sense approach to not becoming a victim,
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This review is from: Defensive Living: When Defensive Driving, Diets, and Exercise Aren't Enough to Keep You Alive and Well! (Paperback)
Since I am one of Mr. Hardy's students, I was required to read the book for promotion in the martial arts. The book contains practical guidelines for avoiding possible dangerous situations. The ten tips that Mr. Hardy conveys in the book are tips that every person should learn and practice. I know for a fact that many of these techniques will work. For example, I was once approached by a person whom I felt meant me harm. I calmly looked the person in the eye and said something about helping the police look for a suspect. The look on that person's face was of utter suprise. He mumbled a few words and went on his way. I never took my eyes off him, and I never let him invade my space. Unlike most martial arts books, Mr. Hardy's book does not teach the novice how to punch, kick, or block, but rather he teaches them ways in which they will not become victims. For anyone who fears becoming a victim in our dangerous world, I would advise them to read this book. IT MAY JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Filled With Important Information!,
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This review is from: Defensive Living: When Defensive Driving, Diets, and Exercise Aren't Enough to Keep You Alive and Well! (Paperback)
Defensive Living is absolutely filled with important information that everyone should be aware of in order to ensure his or her safety. This book is well organized with commonsense tips on how to stay safe in an ever increasingly dangerous world. Although most of these tips seemed like commonsense to me, you have to remember that I have been studying martial arts for over 25 years; to the many people, these defensive tips will be eye-opening and some could be life-saving. Most of simple and straightforward and are things which anyone can do to ensure their safety. Although this book does touch on some physical self-defense techniques, that is not what this book is all about. It is more concerned with simple, everyday things that people can and should do to keep themselves safe.
I highly recommend this book for everyone. Even if you have been in martial arts for some time, there are ideas and tips in this book that you may not have considered or that your instructor may not have taught you. Self-defense involves much, much more than learning fighting techniques in some dojo; it involves ensuring your safety and the safety of your family in EVERY way. This book is a valuable resource to help you do just that. Highly Recommended! Bohdi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path
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