How to Defend Yourself

Effective self-defense is a matter of playing the odds-- increasing your own advantages and decreasing those of your opponent. Written in clear easy-to-understand detail, *How to Defend Yourself* gives readers the tools to safely defend themselves. In this step-by-step illustrated guide, experienced martial arts instructor Martin Dougherty teaches a wide range of defense techniques, including:

\- Dealing with grabs, punches and kicks

\- Using blocks, deflections and evasions

\- Identifying potential threats

\- Preemptive hits and counterattacks

Comprehensive and essential, *How to Defend Yourself* is an invaluable guide to get out of potentially difficult situations while coming to minimal harm.