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The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2009

by Lawrence A. Kane (Author), Kris Wilder (Author), Lt. Col. John R. Finch (Afterword),

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Finalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine

Finalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award

The Little Black Book of Violence will arm you with the knowledge and good sense to make informed choices in hazardous situations. While some yahoo spewing insults about your favorite sports team is worlds apart from a drug-crazed lunatic lunging at you with a sharp knife in his hands and bloodlust in his eyes, there is a large gray area in between these two extremes where hard and fast rules do not always apply. This is where wisdom, oftentimes hard-earned wisdom, makes the difference between good decisions and bad ones.

Every time you engage in violence, no matter how small or trivial it may appear to be at the time, it has the potential of escalating into something extraordinarily serious. What is really worth fighting for when you might find yourself spending the rest of your life behind bars, confined to a wheelchair, or trying to dig yourself out of bankruptcy from beneath the crushing weight of a civil lawsuit? It is important to ask yourself, "Is this really worth fighting over?" While in some instances the response could legitimately be "Yes," more often than not it ought to be "No."

More than mere techniques, this book fills in crucial information about street survival that most martial arts instructors don't teach or even know. You will learn how to use awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation to help stave off violence. Despite the best intentions, however, you may still find yourself in situations where you have no choice but to fight and others where it is prudent to do so. Consequently you will also learn smart things you might want to try and dumb things you should attempt to avoid during a physical confrontation.

In addition to learning strategies and techniques for defending yourself on the street you will also learn how to manage the aftermath of violence, including performing first aid, interacting with law enforcement, managing witnesses, finding a good attorney, navigating the legal system, dealing with the press, and overcoming psychological trauma.

Men, who commit about 80 percent of all violent crimes, are twice as likely to become victims of aggressive behavior as women. While written primarily for this at-risk demographic, this comprehensive tome is essential reading for anyone who regularly deals with violence, thinks they may encounter a hostile situation, or who simply wants to increase their ability to survive a dangerous encounter.

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YMAA Publication Center
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April 1, 2009
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7.39 x 0.92 x 9.47 inches
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1594391297
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978-1594391293
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Editorial Reviews

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"Kane and Wilder's book will save lives. It will keep others out of prison. As an attorney, a self-defense instructor, and someone who has experienced violence, I was most impressed with the practical and realistic information" -- Alain Burrese, J.D., former U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, author

"An exceptionally modest title for a volume so comprehensive. Kane and Wilder maintain an engaging, readable, and occasionally humorous style that makes the book not just incredibly useful, but hard to put down as well." -- Barry Eisler, best-selling author John Rain series

"Every parent of an adolescent should read this." -- Julie Van Dielen, Producer, Law Enforcement Training for In the Line of Duty

"A very cool yet frightening perspective on violence; a book where the dreams of heroism and adventure are acted upon with proper forethought and intellect." -- Martina Sprague, martial arts instructor, author

Complete with forewords by a police sergeant and an expert—aptly named "Animal"—who has survived all kinds of street violence, this book belong in the hands of every young and not-so-young male. -- Alan J. Couture ― Foreword Reviews

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Praise for The Little Black Book of Violence:

"This book will save lives. It will keep others out of prison. I commend both Kane and Wilder for providing this much-needed resource." -- Alain Burrese, J.D.

"Reminiscent of Musashi's Book of Five Rings, Little Black Book of Violence gives the reader insight way beyond punching and kicking back. Well done and comprehensive." -- Kancho John Roseberry

"Every parent of an adolescent should read this." -- Julie Van Dielen

"This wonderful book fills a necessary void of knowledge in the realm of martial science. I rate it at five out of five stars. Bravo!" -- Jeffrey-Peter A.M. Hauck, J.D.

"Everyone with a pulse should read this book, but it's a must read for teenaged boys, who aren't likely to get this kind of a tutorial at home or school." -- William C. Dietz, bestselling author

"A very cool yet frightening perspective on violence; a book where the dreams of heroism and adventure are acted upon with proper forethought and intellect." -- Martina Sprague

"Fills in crucial information about street survival that most instructors don't teach or even know." -- Loren W. Christensen, 7th dan

"This book is an important work that all youth of any post-elementary school age should read or at least should have portions read to them (with the caution that the graphic nature of some of the words and illustrations could be overwhelming to some adolescents). I like to call this book Scared Smart or at least Scared Thoughtful." -- Michael F. Murphy, School Board Director

"A must read for any man or woman who is interested in learning not only how to defend oneself, but how to read other people's aggressions, and understand both the mental and physical aspects of violence." - Staff Sgt. Bryan Hopkins, USMC

"An exceptionally modest title for a volume so comprehensive. Kane and Wilder maintain an engaging, readable, and occasionally humorous style that makes the book not just incredibly useful, but hard to put down as well." -- Barry Eisler, bestselling author

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Finalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine
Finalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award

The Little Black Book of Violence will arm you with the knowledge and good sense to make informed choices in hazardous situations. While some yahoo spewing insults about your favorite sports team is worlds apart from a drug-crazed lunatic lunging at you with a sharp knife in his hands and bloodlust in his eyes, there is a large gray area in between these two extremes where hard and fast rules do not always apply. This is where wisdom, oftentimes hard-earned wisdom, makes the difference between good decisions and bad ones.

Every time you engage in violence, no matter how small or trivial it may appear to be at the time, it has the potential of escalating into something extraordinarily serious. What is really worth fighting for when you might find yourself spending the rest of your life behind bars, confined to a wheelchair, or trying to dig yourself out of bankruptcy from beneath the crushing weight of a civil lawsuit? It is important to ask yourself, "Is this really worth fighting over?" While in some instances the response could legitimately be "Yes," more often than not it ought to be "No."

More than mere techniques, this book fills in crucial information about street survival that most martial arts instructors don't teach or even know. You will learn how to use awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation to help stave off violence. Despite the best intentions, however, you may still find yourself in situations where you have no choice but to fight and others where it is prudent to do so. Consequently you will also learn smart things you might want to try and dumb things you should attempt to avoid during a physical confrontation.

In addition to learning strategies and techniques for defending yourself on the street you will also learn how to manage the aftermath of violence, including performing first aid, interacting with law enforcement, managing witnesses, finding a good attorney, navigating the legal system, dealing with the press, and overcoming psychological trauma.

Men, who commit about 80 percent of all violent crimes, are twice as likely to become victims of aggressive behavior as women. While written primarily for this at-risk demographic, this comprehensive tome is essential reading for anyone who regularly deals with violence, thinks they may encounter a hostile situation, or who simply wants to increase their ability to survive a dangerous encounter.

About the Author

Lawrence A. Kane is the author of Surviving Armed Assaults, Martial Arts Instruction, and Blinded by the Night and co-author of The Way of Kata, The Way to Black Belt, How to Win a Fight, and The Little Black Book of Violence and Scaling Force. A technical consultant to University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he also has written numerous articles on martial arts, self-defense, and related topics. Since 1970, he has studied and taught traditional Asian martial arts, medieval European combat, and modern close-quarter weapon techniques. Working stadium security part-time, he has been involved in hundreds of violent altercations, but gets paid to watch football. To cover the bills, he develops sourcing strategies for an aerospace company where he gets to play with billions of dollars of other people's money and make really important decisions.

Kris Wilder is the head instructor, and owner of West Seattle Karate Academy. Kris started practicing the martial arts at the age of fifteen. Over the years, he has earned black belt rankings in three styles, Goju Ryu karate (5th dan), tae kwon do (2nd dan), and judo (1st dan), in which he has competed in senior national and international tournaments. He has had the opportunity to train under skilled instructors, including Olympic athletes, state champions, national champions, and gifted martial artists who take their lineage directly from the founders of their systems. Kris has trained across the United States and Okinawa. Kris teaches seminars worldwide. Kris also serves as a National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts. Kris is the author of The Way of Sanchin Kata, The Way of Martial Arts for Kids, and Lessons from the Dojo Floor and co-author of The Way of Kata, The Way to Black Belt, How to Win a Fight, and The Little Black Book of Violence. He also stars in two DVDs, 121 Killer Appz! Fighting Applications from Goju Ryu Karate, and Sanchin Kata.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center; 1st edition (April 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594391297
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594391293
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.39 x 0.92 x 9.47 inches

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Allen

Well written and it addresses the Issues directly

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021

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I like the no-nonsense attitude concerning violence and its consequences for law biding citizens. I firmly believe that, if you think and believe that your life is in danger, then it is. The AOJP is a good guideline but the Judge, Jury, Lawyers, Press, friends and family are not there. As a man, make the best decision that you can and stick to what you believe!!! Speak the truth and do not waver. Period!
As a law biding citizen, be prepared to shoulder the consequences of your actions. That’s all we can do. At the end of the day, we have a conscious. Thugs only care about what they can get away with. They are animals, plain and simple.
As a principle, as a man, do not let your emotions rule you. Let Christ Jesus rule your heart and mind. When violence comes, aggressively defend, seek escape and try to remain calm. How? TRAIN! TRAIN!! TRAIN!!!!!
It is what we martial artists do all our lives. It marks us and makes us different from the crowed ( the sheep & the wolves).
In a violent encounter, we do not think using our frontal lobe. We React!!! Training “helps” to build into us good reactions that “may” save our lives. But make no mistake! It’s not a movie. You won’t be thinking with your frontal lobe and the thug who attacked you has no compunction about taking your life.
Awareness is key. Prudence mandatory. A Good Lawyer is vital to survival.
This book brings out many aspects of self-defense others only vaguely discuss.
I add to it: “Be a Man!” Act wisely. Speak the truth and accept the consequences of your actions by standing firm on your beliefs and God given right to defend your life. Finally, forgive your enemies as well as yourself. Hatred leads to feuds.
This is a great book for all martial artists to read and think through before we act.

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JD

A Must Read for Everyone

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016

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This book is fantastic! It is filled with information that everyone needs to know prior to getting into a violent situation, while you are in the midst of violence, and what to expect and do after the violence is over. The author goes into great detail of what to expect, what to do, and what you will experience during violent encounter, and what you need to do to mitigate the aftermath of the encounter.

This is a very to the point presentation without a lot of esoteric philosophies. It handles the meat of the subject in what I felt was a "in your face" manner which is just what such a subject requires.

If you have never been in a violent encounter with another person this book is a must read . . . It will help prepare you for what will ensue. If you have been in a violent encounter and are still wondering what happened this book will clarify the happenings so you can better deal with the trauma you experienced.

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Bert's Analysis

Good Book.

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019

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This is well written and a good read. It has a lot of common sense in it. I realized while reading it that I pretty much do what it talks about. I have almost always been able to talk my way out of a fight, but can handle myself when all other options are exhausted. I would recommend this to martial artists, CCP holders and those young men or women who might be considering a career in law enforcement or just live in rough neighborhoods.

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Raven999?

This is a book that helps you understand true self defence.

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019

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This book focuses little on actual fighting and rather delves into how to stay safe. avoid fights and how to handle violent situations. It doesn't waste time with martial arts moves. It is a great book for anyone who wants to understand true self defence.

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An excellent and well-written book for anyone who desires to understand the true nature of violence.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2011

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First off, the title may give the impression that this is a small book with few pages. It would be more accurate to call this "The big black book of violence." This 9 by 7 inch, 336 page tome is must reading for not just young men, but old men, women, law enforcement people, martial artists and anyone else who is interested in learning the ugly nature of violence.

This well-written and organized book has three detailed sections. The first section deals with how to best avoid a violent encounter and why you need to understand the various ways violence happens. The second section explains what to do during a violent encounter, emphasizing numerous factors that you should consider before engaging in a physical altercation. The final section covers the aftermath of violence, and how your previous actions may or may not be viewed by the court favorably. Do not ignore the glossary section. It has a short article titled, "How Far Am I willing to Go?" It also has words you can use to help defuse a situation, an article by Marc "Animal" MacYoung, vital target areas, a reading list and bibliography.

In conclusion, this is an important book that should be must reading in all police academies, formal martial art schools and self-defense classes.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art Myths)

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shotokita

Of major importance!

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2010

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The Little Black Book of Violence is a book that has come at the right time! As a practicing martial artist/teacher in the traditional sense, and an ex-high school teacher, I wish I had this book when I was teaching in the school system. Though it is at times graphic - because it is honest and totally realistic - this book should be read by every young adult so that they can understand the dangers of their actions. Just as important, it should also be read by adults, so that we can once again look back at some of our youthful stupidity and learn something! I've been there, and yes, indulgence in the heroics of pride and testosterone causes stupid things to happen. Luckily, I had a sensei who acted as a conscience, made us think about what it means to hurt someone physically, and the emotional devastation that can plague both victim and perpetrator throughout their lives. This book is about just that. It is a conscience. It is likewise a book of prevention - how to avoid being hurt or hurting others. It also deals with the law, and what can happen should you defend yourself beyond what is necessary. If you only read one book on self defense, this should be the one. The authors know what they're talking about. Read and listen!

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Urbanmeister

Violence is not 'glamourous' - it hurts

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2014

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The main thing I so like about this book is that it really does away with the 'glamour' of violence. Violence is not glamourous, it's 'orrible, messy, smelly and it hurts as the authors state repeatedly. And rightly so. If you can, walk away even if the individual causing you grief is doing his 'monkey dance' and mouthing off. Even better, don't get into the situation in the first place - walk away. The authors also stress the importance of being situationally aware. Being so will help prevent you becoming involved in the violence so well described here - and not in a glamourous way. To repeat, as they do continually, walk away, it ain't worth it. Understanding as I do just a bit of what's involved in violence, I continued to be impressed by the quality not only of the writing but the language used. It's appropriate and punchy, (pun intended.) There are also some darkly humourous elements as well which also work.

Not only does this book talk about the difference between fighting and combat - and there is - but they let you know about what's involved in both. There's also outstanding insights into the actual cost of any violence you may commit or in which you might be involved, for example, the psychological, financial, reputational and so on. If you are involved in a violent confrontation and the police arrive, don't blabber your mouth off. They provide the reasons why you might do this and suggest why you shouldn't. The police have a job to do and you may be just one of many incidents they may have to address on that Saturday night. Also, be aware that you might go to jail overnight, or prison for a long time even if you feel you're in the right. There are also discussions of the media, lawyers as well as what you might be feeling after a violent confrontation, e.g. guilt, anger, PTSD etc.

I have just completed reading this book and will look through it again, and again. It's a no nonsense, well written, well researched piece of work that in the main applies anywhere in the world. Obviously it's targeted at the US market especially with regard to the law. However, even here the authors strongly suggest you identify what is / is not allowed locally to protect yourself.

In sum, one of the best books I've read in a long time. Recommended.

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Mathieu Comarmond

Boring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2020

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Totally boring and very repetitive.
Very basic stuff with some pages on traditional martial art moves...
This is basically promoting traditional martial arts with some law enforcement reasoning in there.
Sent me to sleep many times.
Also very annoyed at Amazon as I had wanted to cancel this before dispatch but they refused to assist meaning I wasted £10.99 on this waste of paper

snugglepeeps

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2021

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Excellent book..full of sound advice. Buy it!!

Attila Szigeti

A must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019

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Perfect, it contains everything about violence which someone should know. A must read.

BOY PLONKER

VERY HONEST.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2014

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VERY HONEST BOOK ON SELF PROTECTION. THERE IS A SECTION IN THE BOOK CALLED "WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE GOOD YOU ARE NOT." THIS SECTION OF THE BOOK PROVED TO ME PERSONALLY THAT I AM NOT A FIGHTER.

A VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK. DEFRINITELY ONA FOR YOUR SELF PROTECTION LIBRARY.

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