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1) The art of self-defense

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

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[2019]

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After a timid man gets attacked on the street, he decides to learn to defend himself and enrolls in a local karate club.

2) The gentle art of verbal self-defense

Author:

Elgin, Suzette Haden.

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Barnes & Noble

Pub. Date:

1992.

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English

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3) Japan's ultimate martial art: jujitsu before 1882 the classical japanese art of self-defense

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Craig, Darrell Max.

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Tuttle Publishing

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2011.

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English

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With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that...

4) Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense

Author:

Shaw, Scott.

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Tuttle Publishing

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2011.

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English

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Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing, striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, these is a parental link between the arts. In Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense, Scott...

5) Genderspeak: men, women, and the gentle art of verbal self-defense

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Elgin, Suzette Haden.

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J. Wiley

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c1993.

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English

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xx, 307 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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6) Success with the gentle art of verbal self-defense

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Elgin, Suzette Haden.

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Prentice Hall, Business & Professional Division

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c1989.

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English

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1 of 1	Mitchell College Book Stacks	BF637.V47 E434 1989

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7) Hapkido: Korean art of self-defense

Author:

Han, Bong Soo

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Ohara Publications

Pub. Date:

1975.

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English

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Ohara Publications,

192 pages : illustrations

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8) The ultimate mixed martial arts training guide: techniques for fitness, self-defense, and competition

Author:

Plyler, Danny.

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Betterway Sports Books

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c2009.

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English

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0 of 1	Middletown/Russell Adult Nonfiction	796.815 PLY

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290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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9) Starting in taekwondo: training for competition & self-defense

Author:

Fox, Joe.

Publisher:

Sterling Pub. Co.

Pub. Date:

c1997.

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English

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1 of 1	Essex Adult Nonfiction	796.153 FOX
1 of 1	West Haven Louis Piantino Adult Non-fiction	796.8153 F

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128 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

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10) The bear slayer: Women's Self Defense

Author:

Goble, Ph.D., Gerald W.

Publisher:

iUniverse

Pub. Date:

2007.

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English

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This book is the result of many years of teaching self-defense specifically to women. The book takes the lessons learned from the students in teaching the subject and presents them in a total approach. This book gives several fundamental concepts in martial arts in language and approach that is natural for women taking into account their need to be nurturers. Methods are presented to identify the potential behavior of an attacker in every day terms...

11) Balintawak: Lessons in Eskrima

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Maningas, Rad.

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iUniverse

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2015.

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English

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The most popular form of indigenous self-defense in the Philippines continues to be Balintawak eskrimaand for good reason. The martial art was created by Anciong Bacon, and he taught the fighting technique to Ted Buot. In this guidebook, author Rad Maningas shares what he learned while training with Buot from 1979 to 2006. During those sessions, no other students were present, and the author learned the tradition, techniques, and history of Balintawak....

12) Karate for kids and for mom and dad, too

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Cruz, incent A.

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iUniverse

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2013.

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English

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Karate is a growing phenomenon in the United States and internationally, and adults as well as children of all ages have discovered this Japanese martial art. In Karate for Kids, author Vincent A. Cruz presents a discussion of the essential physical and philosophical elements of traditional karate and provides clear and purposeful instruction for the young practitioner. Cruz, an experienced teacher of karate, offers an introduction to traditional...

13) Kempo-jitsu pre 1900 martial art: vol. 2: The Flow of Combat

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Melbourne, Kenneth.

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AuthorHouse

Pub. Date:

2006.

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English

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Quotes from the masters: Ken Melbourne has connected many of the old techniques to new problems, to find new solutions for self defense. Sifu Winchell Ping Chiu Woo Grandmaster, Hung Gar Fu Hok President, International Brotherhood of Chinese Martial Artists Ken Melbourne is the real thing! Sensei Alan Cunningham - 10th dan, Taiho Jitsu President, American Taiho Jitsu Association Ken Melbourne is a Martial Arts genius! He is in the top ten martial...

14) Krav maga quickstart guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Krav Maga

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Recreation, ClydeBank.

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ClydeBank Media LLC

Pub. Date:

2017.

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English

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You've heard about Krav Maga and want to learn the system but don't know where to start? Look no further. No other book is going to teach you Krav Maga from the ground up - teaching you the history and philosophy of this self-defense system before introducing principles, techniques and strategy. Through this methodology, you'll understand Krav Maga both mentally and physically, thus allowing you to master this effective self-defense system. If you...

15) The MMA encyclopedia

Author:

Snowden, Jonathan.

Publisher:

ECW Press

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English

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Whether a casual fan or a longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiast, all MMA spectators will benefit from the information in this detailed reference. The complicated nature of MMA can create a barrier for potential fans, but this clear, concise guide breaks the MMA Language barrier for those who don't know the difference between a wristlock and a wristwatch, while also offering various perspectives and analysis. This combination of facts, fundamentals,...

16) Force escalation

Author:

Sprague, Martina.

Publisher:

Martina Sprague

Pub. Date:

2018.

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English

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The study of the martial arts encompasses more than self-defense for a smaller individual against a bigger opponent on the street. Many arts emphasize tournament competition as well as the more noble idea of subduing an opponent without hurting him or her by only taking the fight to the level necessary to ensure safety. The inherent chaos of physical confrontation sometimes makes it difficult to end a fight with a single strike. The martial arts strategist...

17) Extreme survival

Author:

Keren, Gershon Ben.

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Tuttle Publishing

Pub. Date:

2018.

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English

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Trained by the top Israeli Defense Forces' instructors, Gershon Ben Keren is one of the foremost experts on the martial art of Krav Magra. In his third book, Ben Keren explains how to survive life-threatening real-world offenses-terrorists, active shooters, carjackers, home invaders-and demonstrates how Krav Maga can be employed to respond to them. Each section of Extreme Survival provides detailed instructions alongside a series of photographs that...

18) Knife and empty-hand defenses compared

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Sprague, Martina.

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Martina Sprague

Pub. Date:

2018.

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English

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The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate and defend against a knife with speed, proficiency, and confidence. Almost any martial art, traditional or modern, can be adapted to knife offense...

19) Sdt 1: self-defense training: level one: Simple Techniques and Strategies for Protecting Yourself Against Interpersonal Human Aggression

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Bradley CCP, Derwin J.

Publisher:

AuthorHouse

Pub. Date:

2013.

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English

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SDT- 1 is a Self-Defense Manual written and designed for College Students taking a semester-long Self-Defense course. The manual gives the reader insight into the psychology of awareness, preparing for eminent, violence, and the troubling mind-set of criminals. This manual is also the perfect tool for anyone who wants to practice Self-Defense techniques at home. The manual plainly describes the techniques and how to use them, and has pictures to illustrate...

20) Forced to shoot: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving the Aftermath of a Deadly Force Confrontation

Author:

Lawrence, Craig.

Publisher:

BookBaby

Pub. Date:

2014.

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English

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You have learned to defend yourself and your family, and survive a deadly force confrontation. But have you learned to survive the criminal justice system with your freedom intact? How do you protect your family if you end up in prison for 20 years? How do you provide for your family if you are wiped out financially from defending criminal charges and lawsuits? FORCED TO SHOOT - A comprehensive guide to surviving the aftermath of a deadly force confrontation...

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