The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting

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Finalist – 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist – 2010 USA
Best Book Award The Little Black Book of Violence will arm you with the
knowledge and good sense to make informed choices in hazardous situations.
While some yahoo spewing insults about your favorite sports team is worlds
apart from a drug-crazed lunatic lunging at you with a sharp knife in his
hands and bloodlust in his eyes, there is a large gray area in between these
two extremes where hard and fast rules do not always apply. This is where
wisdom, oftentimes hard-earned wisdom, makes the difference between good
decisions and bad ones. Every time you engage in violence, no matter how small
or trivial it may appear to be at the time, it has the potential of escalating
into something extraordinarily serious. What is really worth fighting for when
you might find yourself spending the rest of your life behind bars, confined
to a wheelchair, or trying to dig yourself out of bankruptcy from beneath the
crushing weight of a civil lawsuit? It is important to ask yourself, “Is this
really worth fighting over?” While in some instances the response could
legitimately be “Yes,” more often than not it ought to be “No.” More than mere
techniques, this book fills in crucial information about street survival that
most martial arts instructors don’t teach or even know. You will learn how to
use awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation to help stave off violence.
Despite the best intentions, however, you may still find yourself in
situations where you have no choice but to fight and others where it is
prudent to do so. Consequently you will also learn smart things you might want
to try and dumb things you should attempt to avoid during a physical
confrontation. In addition to learning strategies and techniques for defending
yourself on the street you will also learn how to manage the aftermath of
violence, including performing first aid, interacting with law enforcement,
managing witnesses, finding a good attorney, navigating the legal system,
dealing with the press, and overcoming psychological trauma. Men, who commit
about 80 percent of all violent crimes, are twice as likely to become victims
of aggressive behavior as women. While written primarily for this at-risk
demographic, this comprehensive tome is essential reading for anyone who
regularly deals with violence, thinks they may encounter a hostile situation,
or who simply wants to increase their ability to survive a dangerous
encounter. Read more

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Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center; 1st edition (April 1, 2009)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594391297
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 93
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.39 x 0.92 x 9.47 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #139,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #62 in Safety & First Aid (Books) #115 in Violence in Society (Books) #130 in Martial Arts (Books)
• #62 in Safety & First Aid (Books)
• #115 in Violence in Society (Books)