Shihan Michelle - Beyond Self - Defense How To Say No Set Boundaries And Reclaim Your Agency - - An Empowering Guide To Safety Risk Assessment And Personal Protection - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A feminist - forward guide to setting boundaries assessing safety and defusing violence by a six - time karate world champion tools and skills to build confidence fight back and live life on your own terms. Disclaimer: this is not your average self - defense book. As educator martial artist movement analyst somatic therapist and rape crisis advocate Shihan Michelle explains Self - defense doesn t work to prevent assault; it's too late you re in a fight. Instead Michelle champions self - offense a preventative personal protection strategy invested in defusing trouble before violence becomes necessary. Beyond Self - Defense empowers you to prevent and de - escalate violence without resorting to physical contact. Including personal stories interactive practices and reflective prompts this practical accessible and timely handbook teaches you how to craft your own unique protection protocols. Topics include how to: Use your body weight to fend off attacks Recognize the emotional triggers of others before they escalate Unlearn common biases about safety and vulnerability Use space and time to get the upper hand and control situations before they become unsafe Challenge patriarchal social standards and claim your voice and your space The founder and lead instructor of Self Offense Services Michelle is a sixth degree black belt in Full Contact karate who gives workshops in assault prevention boundaries listening de - escalation and bullying prevention.
Title: Beyond Self - Defense How To Say No Set Boundaries And Reclaim Your Agency - - An Empowering Guide To Safety Risk Assessment And Personal Protection
Author(s): Shihan Michelle
Publisher: North Atlantic Books U. S.
Barcode: 9781623179984
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 3/26/2024
Category: Family & Health