Strong on Defense

Stating that an unwillingness to face reality can be the greatest obstacle to surviving a violent crime, a guide to self-defense outlines the importance of mental readiness and shares the stories of people involved in criminal violence. Reprint.

• The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence
• Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
• Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected