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