Reimagining Women's Self-Defense - Teja VanWicklen

There is much more women can do to protect themselves from the rougher side of life—other than kicking and punchingProtective Offense (the focus of this book) is where self-defense meets common sense, where self-awareness, situational awareness, strategy, and problem solving coincide. Protective Offense is a new paradigm of empowerment for women who want to revel in the chess game of life, dismantle anxiety, see conflict as opportunity, and raise engaged, resilient children who won’t become victims (or criminals).Protective Offense is the culmination of thirty years of study in the martial arts and self-defense. It is a contribution to the overall project of equality, safety, and dynamic living for women and families. Fighting is only one tenth of self-defense, but it hoards ninety percent of the spotlight. There is so much more women can do to protect themselves.

Expect to learn how to:Break down the process of violent crime
Stay off the criminal radar
Connect intimately to your intuition so you can it use without guilt
Recognize the signs of emotionally abusive people
Recognize some of the tells and tricks of violent criminals
Respond as early as possible to a confrontation by multiple attackers
Understand how weapons are used and what you can do if confronted by one
Maintain your cool and navigate confusion and shock under duress
Know which physical techniques to count on in a fight for your life
Know whi
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