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Have you ever watched the reporting of a violent event on the news and asked yourself, "How does something like this even happen?" Unfortunately, this is all too often and the outcome boils down to a REACTIVE investigation to figure out what happened. Compare this to the rare times that our law enforcement agencies actually prevent attacks. Bottom line is that most of the time the police are REACTIVE due to lack of intelligence ahead of an event. However, most people still have a go-to response of calling 9-1-1 should violence come their way.
Instead of solely putting the security of you and your loved ones in the hands of someone else, you can use some simple and highly effective techniques that will drastically increase your safety. Mr. Tarani has developed a holistic and PROACTIVE approach to a variety of modern day attacks. From muggings, active shooters, and burglary to cyber attacks and bullying, the concepts presented are easily understood and more importantly easy to implement. If you are someone concerned about increasing your personal safety in an increasingly violent world, this book will be your most valuable resource. Well done Mr. Tarani.
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My background in military, law enforcement and martial arts over the past several decades allows some perspective in assessing and evaluating PreFense, Mr. Tarani's latest work. It is refreshing to see such a comprehensive yet accessible work particularly directed toward the lay person. Too often, "how to" books focusing on personal self-defense end up gathering dust on a shelf for want of practice. This, I predict, will not be one of them, for even the uninitiated will have plenty of "practice" time with the concepts and situational applications of PreFense as they go about their daily lives. This is a well-structured, detailed view of the world and our place within it that should change the mindset and increase the confidence level of all who understand that knowledge is power and personal safety is an individual responsibility. Read it once; read it again; and don't forget to slip it into your carry-on when you travel.
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Prefense is the best I have ever read associated with safety and security. This is a must read for anyone, but especially those who have loved ones that need protection. Steve Tarani's ability to communicate simply and clearly the various aspects of Situational Awareness and teach his readers to implement these methods into day to day life is unparalleled. This is especially true for those of us who have never had military or law enforcement backgrounds. I cannot recommend this book highly enough...
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Excellent book! In times like this we need this information. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Tarani 14 years ago and attend several of his seminars since then. He is the real deal. Anyone that gets the chance to attend any of Steve Tarani's courses should take advantage of the opportunity, it's worth the time and money. Besides being a special operator and world class teacher/trainer, he is also a true gentleman. Get the book!!!
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Steve Tarani's experience and expertise is well known to those whose business is to stay safe, avoid confrontations whenever possible and failing that, to survive and win. Mr. Tarani's depth of experience is extensive and PreFense is a book that imparts his decades of experience in the field. The 90% advantage is about awareness and preventative measures geared towards averting disaster. Professionals of all walks of life or the novice will receive great benefit from Tarani's PreFense and the mindset he imparts. Especially important reading for the young lady or man going away to college. You will not be disappointed and more than likely PreFense will meet or exceed expectations. This book is for everyman or women interested in learning basics or augmenting their skill sets. Although Tarani's martial arts experience is vast, PreFense is not a marital arts book, its a method and a way to protect your life and your loved ones by utilizing your best weapon, the mind. The best fight is the one you avoid PreFense, stay safe.
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Before I read the book, I wasn't really afraid or worried that something bad was going to happen, but I didn't have a good reason for that. Kind of getting by on luck or ignorance or both - more of less just ignoring the potential problem. Now I know what habits I have that deter criminals, and which habits I have that are not doing me any favors. Getting all the tips & ideas on how to be sure you are going to come home safe each night instead of just kind of figuring it will happen - what an eye opener! I can recommend it enough and if they had 6 stars, I would have checked that box. Anyone who wants to understand the concepts, tips and application of real personal security should read this book!
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Love this book! I'm grateful for bringing awareness to my life as to my safety and preventing less savory situations. THANK YOU Steve. As soon as my two daughters are old enough, I will require they read this book. I definitely recommend this book!
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Steve Tarani is one of the few Americans alive who could have an action figure made in their likeness and it would be absolutely appropriate. Anyone who has ever trained with him can attest to this. His background, real world experience, and skill in self defense techniques of all kinds are exceptional, as is his ability to take a variety of concepts and weave them into a book that common earth dwellers can understand. As the title would suggest, this book is about anticipating then avoiding bad things that we all hope won't happen, but often do, both violent and non-violent. The author breaks all phases and aspects of the attack cycle down in a highly systematic, yet simple and comprehensive way, highlighting all the points at which the cycle can be broken and attacks mitigated. If the attack can not be avoided, the author explains the best ways to deal with it and come out on top, or at least less damaged. He highlights the places and circumstances that the worst type of attacks can happen, such as traveling, in schools, or in your home. This is a book which will be of benefit to anyone, including security professionals, but will be of particular use to those civilians or others who rarely think of self protection, but are for whatever reason choosing to face reality a bit more squarely and start a reasonable foundation to prepare that is devoid of paranoia. Recent high profile terrorist events in France, Canada, and England, as well as violent criminal activity in the news daily here in the U.S. demonstrate the need for everyday people to understand the principles that Mr. Tarani explains, and apply them in their lives to help harden not only themselves, but others around them. Its a dangerous world - read this book!
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