section 1. General awareness strategies -- In your home -- In your workplace -- In your car -- In public places -- Travel safety -- Other safety tips -- In your relationships -- section 2. Resistance alternatives -- Verbal and other non-physical strategies -- Physical resistance -- Key concepts in self-defence -- The basics -- Basic hand strikes -- Basic blocks -- Basic leg strikes -- Release defences -- Defences against hair pulls -- Trips and take downs -- Ground techniques -- Standing strangle and choke releases -- Defence against standing holds -- Dirty tricks and other defensive strategies -- Defending yourself against multiple assailants -- After an attack -- Finding a good school in your area
Summary
"Throughout this book, you will be encouraged to adopt a frame of mind that will allow you to reduce the threat of violence. You will realize that it is possible to protect yourself and to live without constant fear."--Introduction, p. [3]
