Self-Defense and Assault Prevention for Girls and Women [Paperback]

Bruce Tegner (Author), Alice McGrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1986

By learning self-defense any women can help herself gain self-respect and self-reliance. The aim of this book is to teach attitudes and skills to cope with and minimize the possibility of assault.

The physical actions are based on ancient jujitsu, but are adapted to the reality of modern life.

Editorial Reviews

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Should be required reading for all girls and women. --Wilson Library Journal

Simple and straightforward with no condescension ... easy to learn and viable as defense tactics. --School Library Journal

Learning self-defense is primarily the process of learning how to avoid becoming a victim. [That] is the philosophy behind this excellent manual. --Kliatt Paperback Book Guide

About the Author

Bruce Tegner & Alice McGrath devised innovative teaching methods appropriate to the objectives of modern education. Tegner and McGrath developed the first practical self-defense course to be taught in public schools.

Product Details

• Paperback: 125 pages
• Publisher: Thor Publishing Company (April 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874070260
• ISBN-13: 978-0874070262
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,126,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars ALL WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN THIS, July 29, 2011

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This review is from: Self-Defense and Assault Prevention for Girls and Women (Paperback)

Basic, practical, effective and critically important techniques that everyone should know, like knowing how to swim.
It doesn't take a lot of time, or practise, money or classes. It could save your life.
The writers are respected pioneers of karate/judo in America.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic guide to awareness principles and simple self-defense techniques., February 2, 2010

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This review is from: Self-Defense and Assault Prevention for Girls and Women (Paperback)

This is a good basic guide for anyone who desires to learn the basic principles of avoiding situations that could turn violent. It also covers techniques and tactics to use if you must defend yourself. Like all self-defense and martial art books, merely reading the book alone will give you important information, but in order to successfully defend yourself, one should combine this book with training under a competent self-defense instructor.

This book shows various self-defense scenarios and how to counter the attacks. It also covers the basic blocking, striking and kicking techniques.

In conclusion, this is a book for anyone who desires to learn the basic principles of safety and self-defense.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Persuader Defense Systems).

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective basic self defense, January 24, 2009

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This review is from: Self-Defense and Assault Prevention for Girls and Women (Paperback)

This book is useful in teaching children some basic self defense techniques to defend against grade school, middle school bullying.

If the situation demands more than this book covers, you might find a dojo that works with children in a considerate manner. A non-sport form where the children are neither picked on nor conditioned to violence seems best. Okinawan non-sport forms of karate may be suitable. Attend the dojo, and watch the classes for a while before you decide. Don't hesitate to quit and look further if you don't like the results.