Michael Vassolo

If you were staring down the barrel of an attacker's gun, would you pray for your life or take the decisive action that could save your life? It's your choice, but if you think it's a decision you can put off until an actual confrontation, you might as well start praying now.

In this brutally realistic manual, kenpo karate 7th degree black belt Michael Vassolo details the self-defense techniques you must know before you find yourself unarmed and at the mercy of a criminial wielding a handgun, knife or club.

With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, you will learn to master the all-out, last resort techniques that could keep you alive against impossible odds. Vassolo's straightforward, easy-to-understand approach concentrates on keeping moves simple so when the time comes you will be calm, focused and ready to strike. The violent maneuvers in this book won't help you win a trophy in a boxing ring, but they could save you from an early grave.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 The ultimate crime
Chapter 2 The basics
Chapter 3 Strategy and tactics
Chapter 4 Self-defense against common knife attacks
Chapter 5 Self-defense against common club attacks
Chapter 6 Self-defense against common handgun attacks
Chapter 7 Multiple armed attackers
Chapter 8 Beyond the physical… (meer)

When it comes down to an all-or-nothing streetfight, when your back is to the wall and your life is on the line, you need the fighting spirit of the kamikaza warrior. Kamikaze Fighting will show you how to develop unbeatable fighting moves, unshakable confidence, and the mastery that will enable you to come out on top.

Yo will learn how to train your muscle memory to respond automatically with precise, effective kicks, strikes, and defenses against common attacks. Equally important, you will develop a combat mind-set that gives you the confidence to face a threatening encounter and overpower your assailant. Experienced martial artist Michael Vassolo believes that simple is better, and a strong, focused defense prevails over complex technique. His hard-hitting program offers a combination of insightful comments on the realities of streefighting, clearly presented power-building drills, and realistic self-defense lessons designed to give you the upper hand in any violent encounter you may face.

Contents

Preface Tale of a kamikaze
Introduction It's up to you
Chapter 1 A fight to the finish
Chapter 2 Taking control
Chapter 3 The power to prevail
Chapter 4 Training your muscle memory
Chapter 5 Stance: The foundation of personal defense
Chapter 6 Power strikes
Chapter 7 Kicks: The most dangerous weapons
Chapter 8 Dominating defensively
Chapter 9 Increasing your survivability
Chapter 10 Reality check
Chapter 11 The way of mastery
Appendix A Vulnerable targets/Powerful weaons
Appendix B Do-It-Yourself kata: Practical combinations against common attacks… (meer)