A Woman's Guide to Self Defense [Paperback]

Vic Shayne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

A basic knowledge guide to self-defense for women, including mental exercises, self-defense techniques with photos, and safety information.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A Woman's Guide to Self Defense is straight forward, down-to-earth knowledge needed by all women in today's violent society. It's the right book at the right time." Master George A. Dillman Dillman Karate International, Reading, PA

"A Woman's Guide to Self Defense is an excellent manual, not just for its self-defense techniques that any woman can learn, but also because it teaches ancient methods to strengthen and utilize the mind, which are essential to the martial arts." Master Ji Young Song 8th Degree Black Belt Korean National Champion -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Vic Shayne has been studying the martial arts for over twenty years, and has attained the degree of 3rd Dan Black Belt in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. He has also studied the Japanese martial art systems of Judo, Jujutsu (under Black Belt Hall of Fame Sensei Ernie Reynolds), Shotokan, and the Chinese systems of Hakka Kuen, Tai Chi, and Chin Na.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Consumer Press (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963764179
• ISBN-13: 978-0963764171
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,989,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a great book!, October 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Self Defense (Paperback)

I am 16 years old and have learned that highschool is sometimes one of the most dangerous places to be for a teenage girl. When I began having confrontations with certain men, I figured that now was the time to begin learning how to protect myself. I bought this book and worked with my friend, who was just as eager to learn as me, and we studied this book day in and day out. It has proved its worth several times and I am grateful that I have it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a great book!, October 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Self Defense (Paperback)

I am 16 years old and have learned that highschool is sometimes one of the most dangerous places to be for a teenage girl. When I began having confrontations with certain men, I figured that now was the time to begin learning how to protect myself. I bought this book and worked with my friend, who was just as eager to learn as me, and we studied this book day in and day out. It has proved its worth several times and I am grateful that I have it.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Self Defense (Paperback)

First of all, this book was written by a black belt, the instruction is poor to say the least. The book does not properly teach the techniques to give women a fighting chance on the streets, and the pictures do not look realistic. Looks like it was thrown together quickly. No No No by Kathy Long would be a better choice.