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Given the limitations of unarmed defence in the modern world, much concentration must be given, IMO, to strategies and tactics to avoid confrontations and violent situations or, failing that, strategies for survival should you be faced with an unavoidable violent situation. There are many good books out there that address the subject and I'd like to encourage members to ADD to the list. These are some of the more obvious ones:
"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De becker: excellent advice on listening to your instincts as well as not succumbing to common street tricks. Good information on stalkers, relationships to avoid or flee, and psychological tips for spotting predators and dangerous situations.
"Strong on Defense" by Sanford Strong: excellent advice from a former law enforcement officer on what to do when it is already too late and you are confronted with a violent situation. His rule #1? Do not go with them! He calls the isolated area where they wish to take you "crime scene #2" - which usually ends in either death or serious injury.
"Emotional Vampires" by Albert J. Bernstein, Ph.D.: Given that a lare proportion of victims of violent crime KNEW their attackers, it makes sense to be able to spot individuals who may be suffering from personality disorders. Covers the Sociopath, the Narcissist, etc. Great information on dealing with or extricating yourself from contact with such persons.
There are, of course, many other excellent titles but I will not list more than these few as I want other member's input. Especially requested are books on information defense and security (and privacy) in our digital age.
"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De becker: excellent advice on listening to your instincts as well as not succumbing to common street tricks. Good information on stalkers, relationships to avoid or flee, and psychological tips for spotting predators and dangerous situations.
"Strong on Defense" by Sanford Strong: excellent advice from a former law enforcement officer on what to do when it is already too late and you are confronted with a violent situation. His rule #1? Do not go with them! He calls the isolated area where they wish to take you "crime scene #2" - which usually ends in either death or serious injury.
"Emotional Vampires" by Albert J. Bernstein, Ph.D.: Given that a lare proportion of victims of violent crime KNEW their attackers, it makes sense to be able to spot individuals who may be suffering from personality disorders. Covers the Sociopath, the Narcissist, etc. Great information on dealing with or extricating yourself from contact with such persons.
There are, of course, many other excellent titles but I will not list more than these few as I want other member's input. Especially requested are books on information defense and security (and privacy) in our digital age.
All the techniques are cool and effective!
