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Rethink Self-Defense: From Awareness to Recovery, A Modern Perspective

Discover the comprehensive guide to self-defense that empowers you with the skills and mindset needed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Using a self-defense timeline (Before, During, After), this book delivers a clear, accessible roadmap to personal safety that empowers everyday people to prevent, navigate, and recover from violence.

Written by Randy King, a seasoned self-defense instructor with over 25 years of experience, this book goes beyond physical techniques to explore the mental and emotional aspects of self-protection. Learn how to navigate potential threats with confidence and clarity, using a proactive approach that emphasizes awareness, boundary setting, and community support.

Key features of the book include:

  • Comprehensive coverage of self-defense strategies for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
  • Practical techniques for avoiding, evading, escaping, and vanishing from dangerous situations.
  • Insights into the psychological and emotional aspects of self-defense, including managing stress and fear.
  • Guidance on setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to protect yourself from potential threats.
  • Strategies for de-escalating conflicts and managing encounters with multiple attackers.
  • Real-world case studies and scenarios to help you apply self-defense principles effectively.
  • Tips for choosing the right training environment and coach to enhance your skills.

With engaging storytelling and actionable advice, The Timeline of Self-Defense equips you with the tools to live confidently and safely in an unpredictable world. With a strong focus on critical thinking, situational awareness, and personal growth, this book will help you build a safety strategy that fits your unique life.

Rethink Self-Defense: From Awareness to Recovery, A Modern Perspective

Discover the comprehensive guide to self-defense that empowers you with the skills and mindset needed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Using a self-defense timeline (Before, During, After), this book delivers a clear, accessible roadmap to personal safety that empowers everyday people to prevent, navigate, and recover from violence.

Written by Randy King, a seasoned self-defense instructor with over 25 years of experience, this book goes beyond physical techniques to explore the mental and emotional aspects of self-protection. Learn how to navigate potential threats with confidence and clarity, using a proactive approach that emphasizes awareness, boundary setting, and community support.

Key features of the book include:

  • Comprehensive coverage of self-defense strategies for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
  • Practical techniques for avoiding, evading, escaping, and vanishing from dangerous situations.
  • Insights into the psychological and emotional aspects of self-defense, including managing stress and fear.
  • Guidance on setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to protect yourself from potential threats.
  • Strategies for de-escalating conflicts and managing encounters with multiple attackers.
  • Real-world case studies and scenarios to help you apply self-defense principles effectively.
  • Tips for choosing the right training environment and coach to enhance your skills.

With engaging storytelling and actionable advice, The Timeline of Self-Defense equips you with the tools to live confidently and safely in an unpredictable world. With a strong focus on critical thinking, situational awareness, and personal growth, this book will help you build a safety strategy that fits your unique life.

Über den Autor

Randy King, violence educator, international self-defense coach, and founder of Randy King Live. With over 30 years of martial arts experience and a background in security and crisis intervention, Randy helps people stay safe without living in fear. Co-Founder of the Institute of Modern Defence (spelt the Canadian way with a C for the business name) in Edmonton, and host of the Timeline of Self Defence podcast, he is an international speaker on topics like conflict resolution, emotional control, and the ethics of self-defense. Randy King resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedications

Foreword by Dr. Tammy Yard-McCracken

Content Warning

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

PART ONE: Overview—The State of Self-Defense

Chapter 1: The Problem

Chapter 2: The 80:20 Method

Chapter 3: The Timeline of Self-Defense

PART TWO: Before—Proactive Skills

Chapter 4: Awareness

Chapter 5: Avoid, Evade, Escape, and Vanish (AEEV)

Chapter 6: Selection (and Being Dropped)

PART THREE: During—Managing the Encounter

Chapter 7: The Approach Part 1—In Real Space

Chapter 8: The Approach Part 2—Digital Safety

Chapter 9: The Dump

Chapter 10: The Interview

Chapter 11: Physical Strategies

PART FOUR: After—Moving Forward

Chapter 12: Short-Term Goals

Chapter 13: Long-Term Aftermath

Bonus: Now What?

Conclusion

Recommended Reading

About the Author

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Kampfsport & Selbstverteidigung
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781594390111
ISBN-10: 1594390118
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: King, Randy
Hersteller: YMAA Publication Center
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 227 x 151 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Randy King
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2026
Gewicht: 0,396 kg
Artikel-ID: 136870165

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