Waking the Tiger Within: How to Be Safe from Crime on the Street, at Home, on Trips, at Work, and at School with New Fighting Terrorism Chapter [Paperback]

Scott Flint (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 2007

Violent crime is out of control because too many people don't want to think about it, don't prepare for it, and gamble that they won't be one of the 14,000 victims hurt or killed in America every day. Five out of six Americans will be victims of violent crime during their lifetime. Waking The Tiger Within, (136 pages, plus 32 pages of sharp, related illustrations), describes simply with fresh, unapologetic vigor how to become aware, powerful, never a victim--in control on the street, in the car, at work, on trips, at home and at school. Scott Flint, a 6th degree Black Belt, holds the title of Master Instructor, has taught over 3000 students during 29 years, learned from experience exactly what women, men, and children must know to be safe in all environments.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Don't fight fair ... fight to win!" Do you know what two traits will almost always save you in a threatening situation? Attitude and Mental Toughness. Waking the Tiger Within shows you how to "get your mind right" so you will be in control -- and not a victim. 5th degree Black Belt Master Instructor, Scott Flint has taught over 3,000 men, women and children how to be safe in all enviroments. This is NOT some dull karate, judo or kung fu instruction book. A MUST read! --Linda Wallis, CEO --Personal Security Marketplace.com

"Just finished your book. Two thumbs way up!" --Edward A. Ipser, Jr., PhD

"What I like about Waking the Tiger Within is that it teaches the attitude and mental toughness necessary for defense." --11/03/2001, Michael Gravette, President Safetytechnology.com

From the Author

My goal in writing this book is to pass on to as many people as possible the ability to live life without fear of attack.

Life is often short, and we should not let fear extort away our potential to lead happy, secure lives. It isn't difficult to cultivate a way of life which keeps you safe and prepared for self-defense. This book will teach you simple steps designed to increase your awareness, develop your instinctual fighting ability, provide you with basic common-sense techniques for keeping you safe while at home, at work, and while on the go. You will also learn how to keep the children dear to you safe as they grow up. This book will make you aware of the possible threats that exist, which may cause you some fear. That fear will subside as each chapter teaches you new ways to be prepared. I hope that you will re-read each chapter five or six times before going to the next. By the end of this book, you need only be aware, for you will know what to do if attacked, and you will be mentally set to take the action necessary to protect yourself.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Parthenon Press (October 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971839808
• ISBN-13: 978-0971839809
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,946,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waking the Tiger Within by Scott Flint: A MUST Read!, March 31, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Waking the Tiger Within: How to Be Safe from Crime on the Street, at Home, on Trips, at Work, and at School with New Fighting Terrorism Chapter (Paperback)

What a GREAT book! For those like myself and my wife, who have long ago eclipsed Jack Benny's 39 years, and who are also handicapped, staying safe in a violent world is not easy. Martial arts? Try them with Degenerative Joint Disease. We knew there had to be a better, easier way for those of us long past our prime "fighting years". As a volunteer personal safety instructor, I read, watch videos and attend as many seminars and programs as possible, always looking for ways to keep ourselves, and others, safe.
"Waking the Tiger Within" by Scott Flint has to be one of the best sources of staying safe to come along in some time. The book covers not only the number one ingredient of safety, ie awareness, but guides the reader into developing "Your natural built-in instinct to survive". His chapter, "Stop Button" is exactly what we have searched for: ending "an attack in one second." (No gun, pepper spray or Black Belt needed.) Worth the price of the book by itself.

Got kids or grandchildren? Worried about bullies? His chapters on these subjects are excellent.
Road Rage? Car-Jacking? (What would YOU do, if locked in the trunk of your car by an assailant?)
Many of the areas Scott writes about are covered in the seminars I present, but this book opens up a host of new, and surprisingly simple, techniques that almost anyone, at any age, in any state of health, can grasp and use.
Chapter One begins with these words: "No one ever has the right to hurt you." When you have finished reading and following the simple advice presented in these pages, you will be a long way toward the realization of that goal.
Buy this book for yourself and give copies to those you love.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone!, February 26, 2003

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Eagle Personal Protection (Mio, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waking the Tiger Within: How to Be Safe from Crime on the Street, at Home, on Trips, at Work, and at School with New Fighting Terrorism Chapter (Paperback)

Scott Flint is an accomplished martial artist and self defense trainer. In this book he will teach you ways to increase your awareness, methods to develop your instinctual fighting ability and techniques to keep you safe wherever you go.

This is not a book for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. Scott goes right for the jugular, and pulls no punches with the techniques shown. His style is very much in your face and up close and personal. As he puts it you must become your assailants worst nightmare  if you are to survive

As a full time self defense trainer and part time law enforcement officer, I am constantly amazed by recommendations made by well-intentioned people that you should give in  to the attacker and just do whatever he says. My experience and research has shown that the individuals who are mentally aware, properly trained and are willing to fight back are the survivors. This book clearly shows how to do all three.

The good news is that statistics show that the people that are the most prepared to defend themselves are the most likely not to get attacked. Although most attackers are dumb, they are not stupid. Just as the tiger looks for the weakest animal in the herd, the predator looks for signs of weakness when choosing a victim. Just the mere act of preparing yourself may be enough to keep you safe.

Waking the Tiger Within is easy to follow and understand and should be considered a must-read for anyone interested in defending themselves and their loved ones from violent attacks.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waking The Tiger Within, March 28, 2002

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Scott Flint (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waking the Tiger Within: How to Be Safe from Crime on the Street, at Home, on Trips, at Work, and at School with New Fighting Terrorism Chapter (Paperback)

"What a great book! Just finished the first reading last night. I am an NRA Certified Instructor in the Refuse To Be A Victim(r) Program, and of course many of the things mentioned are included in our seminars. A number of other items brought up will be finding their way into future seminars I'll be conducting. Thanks for a super job."