How to Fight Back and Win: The Joy of Self-Defense Book

	Preface	13
	Acknowledgments	15
Lesson 1	An Overview	17
Lesson 2	Physical Defense - Basic Skills: The Stance and the Punch	25
Lesson 3	How to Win - The Psychology of Fighting Back	33
Lesson 4	Physical Defense - Basic Skills: Kicking	45
Lesson 5	How to Fight and Win	51
Lesson 6	Physical Defense - Basic Skills: Blocking and Counterattacking	57
Lesson 7	Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention - Stranger Attacks	71
Lesson 8	Physical Defense - Releases: Grabs	77
Lesson 9	Assault Prevention - Known Assailants	81
Lesson 10	Domestic Violence Prevention	87
Lesson 11	Physical Defense - Releases: Choke Holds, Bear Hugs, and Rear Attacks	99
Lesson 12	Streetwise Safety Strategies	109
Lesson 13	Physical Defense - Down Defenses	119
Lesson 14	Protecting Your Home and Family - Mechanical Security and Psychological Barriers	125
Lesson 15	Escaping Multiple Attackers	135
Lesson 16	Protecting Your Home and Family - Safety Awareness Strategies	141
Lesson 17	On the Road - Travel Safety	149
Lesson 18	Defense Against Weapons	157
Lesson 19	Physical Defense - Self-Defense Weapons	165
Lesson 20	Putting It All Together	171
	Index	173