The Big Bloody Book of Violence: THE Smart Persons? Guide for Surviving Dangerous Times: What Everyone Must Know About Self-Defense

Publisher Marketing: "Implementing even a fraction of this book's suggestions will substantially increase your overall safety." - Gila Hayes, Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network We could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let's face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you'll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them. Self-defense is far more than fighting skills; it's a lifestyle choice, a more enlightened way of looking at and moving through the world. Topics include: Making sense of senseless violence Riots and crowd safety Terrorism Domestic violence Gangs Home invasions Conquering impossible odds Creating witnesses Guns Overcoming talisman thinking Interacting with law enforcement And much, much more... Violent encounters are rarely what you'd think. Oftentimes they last mere seconds yet have consequences that can linger for a lifetime. The best confrontations are those you can avoid, but preparation and training can get you through those times when you must fight for your life and failure is not an option. In this book Kane and Wilder teach you how. "This is an insider's bible to violence, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it." - Becky Blanton, TED Global speaker, journalist" Contributor Bio:  Kane, Lawrence A Kris Wilder started practicing the martial arts at the age of fifteen. Over the years he has earned black belt rankings in three styles, Goju-Ryu karate (5th dan), taekwondo (2nd dan), and judo (1st dan). A National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he teaches seminars worldwide. Since 1970, Lawrence Kane has studied and taught traditional Asian martial arts, medieval European combat, and modern close-quarter weapon techniques. Working stadium security part-time over 26 years he was involved in hundreds of violent altercations, but got paid to watch football. He is recognized worldwide as a judicious use-of-force expert. Contributor Bio:  Wilder, Kris Kris Wilder started practicing the martial arts at the age of fifteen. Over the years he has earned black belt rankings in three styles, Goju-Ryu karate (5th dan), taekwondo (2nd dan), and judo (1st dan). A National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he teaches seminars worldwide. Since 1970, Lawrence Kane has studied and taught traditional Asian martial arts, medieval European combat, and modern close-quarter weapon techniques. Working stadium security part-time over 26 years he was involved in hundreds of violent altercations, but got paid to watch football. He is recognized worldwide as a judicious use-of-force expert.