Franco - Self defense tips and tricks : practical self-defense solutions for the street, home, workplace and travel

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For most people, the mere though of self-defense conjures up images of law abiding citizens learning the physical skills necessary to defend themselves against a criminal assault. However, the truth is, real self-defense is a state of mind. A way of thinking and a way of living your life!

Self-Defense Tips and Tricks takes you inside the criminals mind and arms you with his tactics and techniques allowing you to beat him at his own game by stopping him dead in his tracks.

The goal of this book is to make you acutely aware of the many hidden dangers that exist on the streets, in your homes, and at the workplace. Its not intended to frighten you or make you paranoid. But rather, educate you with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to protect yourself and your family against all forms of violent crime.

The self-defense tips and solutions featured in this book can be used by men and women of all ages. Some readers might find some of the suggestions in this book a bit unusual or unconventional. This is understandable and expected. However, the important point is for you to adopt what works for you and reject the ones that dont fit your lifestyle. The late Bruce Lee put it best when he said, "absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is specifically your own."

You will also discover that a good portion of this book focuses on avoidance skills and techniques. After all, the highest form of self-defense is avoiding danger altogether.

However, for those of you who are looking for a more robust self-defense solution, I strongly encourage you to read my other book, When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World.

Stay Safe!

-Sammy Franco

Some of the information and techniques presented in this book can be dangerous and could lead to serious injury. The author, publisher, and distributors of this book disclaim any liability from loss, injury, or damage, personal or otherwise, resulting from the information and procedures in this book. This book is for academic study only.

It is the readers responsibility to research and comply with all local, state and federal laws.

Never take your personal safety for granted.

Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.

Look strong and competent! Remember, criminals look for low risk targets.

If a car approaches you while you are walking down the street and you are harassed by the drivers, yell and run in the opposite direction.

When walking, don't stop to talk with strangers. Remember, many street criminals will talk to their victims before they attack them.

Never turn your back on a potential aggressor unless he is so far away he cant reach you before you get to safety.

Do not walk down the street looking lost, fatigued, uncertain, or preoccupied. Assertive body language is essential. Keep your head up and walk with confidence and purpose, even if you are lost.

Get into the habit of walking briskly.

Do not walk down the street looking lost, fatigued, uncertain, or preoccupied.

Assume that violence can, and very well may, occur anywhere.

Constantly scan your environment, thoroughly and quickly noting potential problems.

When walking in the streets, avoid high-risk, high-crime areas of town.

Dont display money or jewelry in public. You will only be asking for trouble.

Wear clothes and shoes that facilitate quick and free movement. Try to wear sneakers or shoes with low heels. If you are wearing high heels and are being chased, kick them off and run barefoot.

When entering a dark environment, allow a few seconds for your eyes to adjust before moving on.

Stay in well-lit areas. However, if you must walk in a dark environment, allow a few seconds for your eyes to adjust before moving on.

If you think you are being followed when walking down a street, immediately cross the street at a 90-degree angle and observe the behavior of everyone else on the street. Remember, you can be followed or trailed from directions other that the one immediately behind you.

When walking down the street, if something doesnt feel right, listen to your instincts and get the heck out of there.

Always turn wide corners. Do not go around corners within 5 feet of a wall, building, shrubbery, etc.

To improve your defensive reaction time against a possible attack, always turn wide corners. Do not go around corners within 5 feet of a wall or building.

Familiarize yourself with ambush zones and avoid them whenever possible. Ambush zones are strategic locations (in everyday environments) from which an assailant can launch a surprise attack.

Ambush zones can be found and exploited in unfamiliar and familiar environments, even in your home, and in unpopulated and populated areas. An ambush zone can be set in a dark or poorly lit area as well as in a well-lit location. Ambush zones can be established in a variety of common places:

• under, behind, or around trees
• utility boxes and shrubs
• under or around beds
• corners
• trash dumpsters
• door ways
• walls
• tables
• automobiles