Women's Self-Defense in a Changing World

Authors: Grandmaster Clifford Crandall and Master Lynn Jessee

From the Back Cover By Grandmaster Crandall:

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This book can make a difference in how you feel about yourself and how you live your life.  Who were we thinking about when we wrote this Women’s Self-Defense Book?  We were thinking of educated, active women who realize their importance.  Whether you have taken your focus and strengths into the competitive career world or committed your unique abilities to the complexity of guiding a family through the maze of changing life experiences, this book will change your perceptions of how to respond to encroaching outsiders and ultimately how to respond to that once in a lifetime assault situation.

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This book has the key, and the key is knowledge.  Based on over 50 years of seminars held in high schools, colleges, YWCAs, rape crises centers, community centers and educational TV presentations, this book approaches the topic and skills of Women’s Self-Defense from a fresh new perspective.  Clifford Crandall Jr., a New York State educator known worldwide for his videos, books and seminars, is joined with Lynn Jessee and her medical background and personal passion to help people live safer, more productive lives.

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YOU CAN DO SOMETHING. The Key is Knowledge and the key is within this BOOK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DedicationAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsAbout the American Martial Arts Institute and American Eagle Style

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CHAPTER 1 – IntroductionYou Can! Knowledge is the Key

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CHAPTER 2 – Prevention and AvoidancePrevention and Avoidance Start with AwarenessWho is the attacker?How does an attacker choose a victim?Decreasing your risk of being identified as a targetPrecautions / Safety HabitsPrecautions Regarding Your CarPrecautions Regarding Your PursePrecautions at the ATMHome PrecautionsTechnology Precautions, Including Phone and InternetSituational Awareness – Honing Your Observational SkillsPracticing Your Awareness SkillsListening to Your InstinctsYour Safety is Your ResponsibilityThe Greatest Predator on this Planet

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CHAPTER 3 – Before a Physical ResponseDuring the Testing Stage of an Assault: General PrinciplesBehavior and Body LanguageVerbal ResistanceActions for Specific SituationsBeing Approached for HelpA Driver Asks for DirectionsBeing FollowedBeing Directly Threatened or ChasedRobberyCarjackingHome IntrusionDate Rape

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CHAPTER 4 – Being Prepared Mentally and EmotionallyComing to Terms with FearKnowledge is the KeyState of Mind – Who Are You Defending?

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CHAPTER 5 – Preparing Yourself PhysicallyAttireHands freeCarrying a weapon for securityWalking/ Jogging and Self-DefenseGeneral Health and Fitness

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CHAPTER 6 – Self-Defense Anatomy: Understanding the Tools &TargetsEffective Targets – Where to StrikeYour Anatomical Striking Tools

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CHAPTER 7 – Individual Technique SkillsAbout StancesMaking a Proper FistBasic BlocksBasic StrikesBasic Kicks

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CHAPTER 8 – Practical ApplicationsBeing a Good Partner When Practicing Self-DefenseSection I: Techniques for Lower Level Threats or Nuisance SituationsSection II: Self-Defense Against Specific GrabsSection III: Defense From the GroundSection IV: Self-Defense Against Knife AttacksSection V: Self-Defense Techniques Dealing With Guns

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CHAPTER 9 – Legal and Ethical Considerations, and After an AssaultLegal and Ethical ConsiderationsAfter an AssaultGiving the Police a Good DescriptionRape: Myths, Reactions of Others, and Getting Support

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