NCJ Number
40438
Date Published
1977
Length
159 pages
Annotation
A GUIDE FOR WOMEN IN SELF-DEFENSE STRESSING THE RECOGNITION, AVOIDANCE, AND ELIMINATION OF DANGERS TO PERSONAL SAFETY, AS WELL AS FIGHTING TECHNIQUES REQUIRING MINIMAL PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND PRACTICE.
Abstract
THE TEXTBOOK CONTAINS NUMEROUS PHOTOGRAPHS THAT ILLUSTRATE VARIOUS TACTICS AND STRATEGIES THAT ARE SUGGESTED FOR DEALING WITH ASSAILANTS. AREAS COVERED IN THE NARRATIVE PORTION INCLUDE PRECAUTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN THE HOME; WEAPONS FOR DEFENSE; DEFENSE AGAINST AN ASSAILANT'S WEAPON; DEALING WITH GANGS, VIOLENT WOMEN, AND MURDERERS; STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH RAPE; AND AIDING POLICE BY ACCURATELY IDENTIFYING AN ASSAILANT. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE TEXT ARE SOME EXERCISES FOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONING THAT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO THOSE WHO USE THE TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED IN THE TEXT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)....KAP