| The SAS Self-Defense Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques Contributor(s): Wiseman, John "Lofty" (Author) |
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ISBN: 1585740608 ISBN-13: 9781585740604 Publisher: Lyons Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2000 Annotation: Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS (Special Air Service - England''s equivalent of the United States Special Forces), The SAS Self-Defense Handbook provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions - for both men and women - on coping with all kinds of threatening situations, from muggings to knife attacks. The author teaches you strategies for both avoiding conflict and getting out of a dangerous situation quickly and safely. Learn how mental attitude, body language, assertiveness, and the ability to overcome fear can prevent you from becoming a prime target for criminals. Learn which body parts are the most effective weapons in fending off an attacker, and which are the most likely targets for attack. Defend yourself from sudden grabs, strangles, weapons, and road rage. And find out how to deliver the SAS five-second knockout, a defense previously available only to British SAS Special Forces soldiers. (71/2 X 91/2, 160 pages, b&w photos, illustrations) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts & Self-defense |
| Dewey: 613.66 |
| LCCN: 2002277196 |
| Series: SAS |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 7.43" W x 9.41" (0.76 lbs) 156 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS (Special Air Service - England's equivalent of the United States Special Forces), The SAS Self-Defense Handbook provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions - for both men and women - on coping with all kinds of threatening situations, from muggings to knife attacks. Learn strategies for both avoiding conflict and getting out of a dangerous situation quickly and safely. Learn how mental attitude, body language, assertiveness, and the ability to overcome fear can prevent you from becoming a prime target for criminals. Learn which body parts are the most effective weapons in fending off an attacker, and which are the most likely targets for attack. Defend yourself from sudden grabs, strangles, weapons, and road rage. And find out how to deliver the SAS five-second knockout, a defense previously available only to British SAS Special Forces soldiers. |