Presents self-defense tips encompassing both confrontation avoidance measures and techniques to defend against physical attacks
"How to be a master at self-defense "--Cover
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index
Why become a self-defense expert? -- First principles: avoid, escape, defend -- Confidence and body language -- Know your safe places -- Travel safely on public transportation -- The three Ds -- Dealing with bullying -- Don't hesitate: run! -- Don't be afraid to shout! -- Ignore your ego -- The A to H of escape -- Defending yourself physically -- The upward block -- The downward block -- The combined up-down block -- The sideways block -- Slip, slap, slop -- Attacks from behind -- Learn and have fun with martial arts -- What to do if ... -- Technical self-defense language