Books on Self-Defense

It is a tremendous shock to find a punch coming toward your face or find yourself immobilized by a bear-hug from behind. This element of surprise serves criminal assailants well, whether they attack men or women. Mental preparation coupled with physical training gives the advantage or edge that avoids, escapes or wins the fight.

If that isn't a good answer to "why do I need to learn self-defense?" I don't know what is.

The above quote came from a new book at MPTC's Fond du Lac campus, Personal Defense for Women by Gila Hayes. This book not only advises you on the use of pepper sprays, Tasers, firearms, and physical defense techniques, but, perhaps more importantly, it provides common-sense practival advice on avoiding conflict in the first place.

Call number: GV 1111.5 .M39 2009




We also have a self-defense book for a more general audience (men, women, and adolescents) at the Beaver Dam campus library. Personal Safety and Self Defence was written by Robert G. Ross, a self defense coach with ten years experience as a police officer. This book will help you improve your personal security, learn essential self defense techniques and learn how to manage dangerous situations.

Call number GV 1111 .R67 2007