Self defense through the martial arts will not only make individuals more secure and society safer but lessen the burden and tasks of the general public and the police force. Training in the martial arts will also contribute to the general health and well being of its adherents. The martial arts a collective accumulation of the experience and insights of centuries and in-depth study of the human body and its strong and weak points have gone into the creation of a scientific system of self defense.
Author(s): Christopher Fernandes , Lazarus Mascarenhas
Edition: 2
Publisher: Sevangee Publications
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: Self-defense guide for security personnel and for the lay-man
Pages: 102
City: Mumbai
Tags: Self-defense guide for security personnel and for the lay-man
Foreword ..................................................................................................... 09
Introduction ................................................................................................ 11
1. Pros & Cons of Self Defense ............................................................ 15
2. Psychological Aspects of Self Defense ............................................ 21
3. Exercises for Fitness .......................................................................... 29
4. Basic Defensive Moves ...................................................................... 43
5. Footwork ............................................................................................. 51
6. Basic Attacks ...................................................................................... 57
7. Unarmed Techniques ........................................................................ 65
8. Armed Techniques ............................................................................ 85
Appendix I ................................................................................................. 91
Appendix II ............................................................................................... 94
Glossary ...................................................................................................... 97
Bibliography .............................................................................................. 97
