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SELF-DEFENSE: THE WOMANLY ARTS OF SELF-CARE, INTUITION & CHOICE
by Debbie Leung and published in 1991, provides background and information on self-defense that is about exploring the full range of options a person can choose in a continuum of situations from a bad feeling to life threatening. Unfortunately, it is still timely today. It specifically addresses violence against women but also applies generally to others who are not a part of dominant culture. $10 plus shipping if applicable, discounts on multiple copies. To purchase the book(s), send an email with the number of copies you'd like and an address to mail them to. They will be in the mail shortly after payment is received. |
Comments:
"Only the best book on self-defense ever written." Joanne Factor, Strategic Living, Seattle, WA
"I have gained confidence and awareness in almost all aspects of my life, not just dangerous situations, but in all relationships, and especially within myself." self-defense class graduate, Olympia, WA
"I looked at many books when planning my university self-defense curriculum. Self-Defense: The Womanly Art of Self-care, Intuition and Choice by Debbie Leung has it all. It is comprehensive. It clearly explains how feminist self-defense is unique and why it is so powerful. It contains material pertinent to many aspects of self-defense, including and beyond physical moves. I recommend it whole-heartedly." Nadia Telsey, nationally and internationally known self-defense trainer and consultant since 1971, author of "Self-Defense from the Inside Out," Eugene, OR
"This book is still the best coverage of women's self-defense that I have seen. Many self-defense books perpetrate such myths as that most assaults are by strangers and talk about only the poke-em-in-the-eye level of defense. This book gives good context, realistic information, and practical ways to practice. While nothing can replace in-person training for learning the physical skills, this book provides excellent photos that are a good start. I teach self-defense to women, and recommend this book highly to my students. If you buy only one self-defense book, it should be this one." Keldyn West, Redwood City, CA
"Only the best book on self-defense ever written." Joanne Factor, Strategic Living, Seattle, WA
"I have gained confidence and awareness in almost all aspects of my life, not just dangerous situations, but in all relationships, and especially within myself." self-defense class graduate, Olympia, WA
"I looked at many books when planning my university self-defense curriculum. Self-Defense: The Womanly Art of Self-care, Intuition and Choice by Debbie Leung has it all. It is comprehensive. It clearly explains how feminist self-defense is unique and why it is so powerful. It contains material pertinent to many aspects of self-defense, including and beyond physical moves. I recommend it whole-heartedly." Nadia Telsey, nationally and internationally known self-defense trainer and consultant since 1971, author of "Self-Defense from the Inside Out," Eugene, OR
"This book is still the best coverage of women's self-defense that I have seen. Many self-defense books perpetrate such myths as that most assaults are by strangers and talk about only the poke-em-in-the-eye level of defense. This book gives good context, realistic information, and practical ways to practice. While nothing can replace in-person training for learning the physical skills, this book provides excellent photos that are a good start. I teach self-defense to women, and recommend this book highly to my students. If you buy only one self-defense book, it should be this one." Keldyn West, Redwood City, CA