Sas And Special Forces Self Defence Handbook (a Complete Guide To Unarmed Combat Techniques)

By (author) Wiseman John 'Lofty'
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Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook provides easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions on coping with all kinds of threatening situations, from muggings to knife attacks.
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Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook provides easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions 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 parts of the body 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 defence previously available only to British SAS Special Forces soldiers.
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook is a comprehensive guide to self-defence for both men and women.
Table of contents
SECTION ONE: MENTAL ATTITUDE Chapter 1: What is self-defence? Mugging Sexually motivated attacks Domestic violence Personal space Levels of alertness Confrontation The SAS and self-defence Self-defence and the law Chapter 2: Positive thinking The will to win Body language and self-defence Being assertive Overcoming fear Chapter 3: Spotting trouble Avoiding confrontations Calming down a confrontation Maintaining distance Being streetwise Streetcraft Gangs and drunks Travelling on public transport Taxis Trains Travelling in your car Driving strategies Distraction techniques SECTION TWO: SELF-DEFENCE TECHNIQUES Chapter 1: Learning self-defence Chapter 2: Your body’s weapons The correct stance The head Hands Elbows Knees Feet Chapter 3: Everyday items in self-defence Chapter 4: Target areas on the body The head The torso Arms Hands Legs Feet Chapter 5: Defence techniques Blocks Defence against grabs Defence against strangles Defence against a baton Defence against knives Self-defence in cars Sexual harassment The SAS five-second knockout Index
Biographical note
A former member of the Parachute Regiment, John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman was a member of the SAS for 26 years. He has written numerous best-selling books on special forces and survival topics, including The SAS Self-Defence Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques, The SAS Survival Handbook, The SAS Urban Survival Handbook and SAS Self-Defence Manual.
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A comprehensive illustrated guide to self-defence written by an SAS expert.