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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.
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.
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
| 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 |