Self-Defense for Your Child [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Bruce Tegner (Author), Alice McGrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1993

SELF-DEFENSE for YOUR CHILD is a fully-illustrated, clearly explained practical course for parents and teachers of elementary school age boys and girls. The techniques are appropriate for that age level; they are easy to learn and easy to remember. They are effective without being violent.
The course is based on ancient jujitsu methods, but the ceremonial and complicated techniques have been eliminated to meet modern needs.
Assertive behavior to minimize the threat of assault is emphasized. Self-defense is viewed not as preparation to fight, but as instruction in attitudes and procedures to avoid becoming a victim of assault.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an intelligent, clear-headed approach to self-defense; this is no macho manifesto." --Books West

"A life-boat of competence for a sea of violence...this book should be in every home with young children...and on the Parents' Shelf of every library." --Dr. Claire Frederick, psychiatrist, consultant to Los Angeles School District

"Parents who want their children to avoid playing the role of bully or victim should read this book." --Francesca Alexander, Ph. D.

About the Author

BRUCE TEGNER is a world-renowned authority, teacher and writer in the field of the martial arts. His many books on specialties of weaponless fighting skills for sport, fitness, and self-defense constitute a virtual library. They have been used by schools, clubs, individuals, recreation centers, and law enforcement training academies throughout the world.
ALICE McGRATH has been teaching and researching self-defense for women and children since 1957. She was trained by and taught with Bruce Tegner at his school in Hollywood, CA. Together they developed a special course of self-defense for girls and women which Miss McGrath introduced at the California Physical Education Workshop in 1967. This was the first practical self-defense course to be widely adopted as a physical education unit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Thor Publishing Company; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874070244
• ISBN-13: 978-0874070248
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,702,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I read it as a child--now I'm using it with my child, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Defense for Your Child (Paperback)

I read this book as a child, and indeed, it helped me through a few scrapes. Now I'm using it to teach my child. Can't give a better recommendation than that!

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Please tell me!, December 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Defense for Your Child (Paperback)

When is someone going to write a review for this!I want to know!