Defensive Living: When Defensive Driving, Diets, and Exercise Aren't Enough to Keep You Alive and Well! (Paperback)

by Bo Hardy (Author)

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Product Description
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.

About the Author
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Defensive Living, Incorporated (July 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963323792
• ISBN-13: 978-0963323798
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #962,370 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book on self defense, December 26, 2001

By	Rhino "americanrhino" - See all my reviews

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

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is a common sense approach to not becoming a victim, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

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:

3.0 out of 5 stars Defensive Living: When Defensive Driving, Diets, and Exercise Aren't Enough to Keep You Alive and Well! , July 3, 2007

By	daben "daben" (italy) - See all my reviews

Nice book. How to act to do not became a victim. No self defence techniques ( ex. martial arts)but very appropriate advice to avoid the danger of an aggression.