Reviews:

“New resources help children learn how to react if they are threatened by strangers. Child psychologists say that parents should not fear that discussing abduction and teaching escape techniques will unduly frighten children. Instead, learning how to protect yourself is empowering and anxiety-reducing to children.”

- Adoptive Families Magazine, MAY/JUNE 2003

“…As martial artists we know that many events could have been prevented if children had learned some basic safety tips and martial arts techniques.”

- Martial Arts Success Magazine, MAY 2003

"I have found your book very interesting and informative. I am a single mom living alone with my daughter and I'm always concerned about her safety. The book showed us very easy tips on how she can protect herself without have any previous martial arts experience."

- Cathey Davis, single mom

"Miss Escher's various talents inlcuding Graphic Design, Martial Artsmand Administrative skills have helped boost the production of various outstanding martial arts materials ... She is an outstanding professional, martial artist, administrator, and a wonderful young lady."

- Rodney Dillard, Tang Soo Do Master, Minister, and the Host of a daily Christian Radio Show in Arizona

“…Finally, someone has done a Self-Defense manual for children that children UNDERSTAND. We all really enjoyed how much attention to detail was pit into the workings of this Major Accomplishment, as you have made it both easy on the eyes with fantastic picture detail, and easy on the mind.”

- Sensei Robn Meeks

"…I teach self-defense to children at the elementary and middle school level in Sacramento, CA. I am contracted to the Sacramento City Unified School District and the city of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. I see this book as a valuable tool in the education and protection of our children and plan to implement it into my programs."

- Rabon V. Tadena, Certified instructor and a parent

" What impressed me most about your book is you have deleted the useless material that is included in most other books. The book is clear, concise and easy to read, especially to children. The detailed photographs also make it understandable for children who cannot yet read….”

- Master Jack Pistella, Certified instructor, parent of 3

"I have used your book in my kids classes. It's very useful and extremely helpful."

- Master Jun Kang, Certified Instructor, parent of 2

"…in our diverse and multicultural society, Ms Escher would be providing the most important and useful service by making this lifesaving knowledge available to our children."

- Nathaniel Macedon, Assistant to the Speaker of the California Assembly

Table of Contents:

Contents

Introduction

1. What is Self-Defense?

2. Safety Tips

3. How to Block

4. Where and How to Strike

5. Bullies and Self-Defense Tips

6. Everyday Objects

7. Practical Application

Against someone your size

Against someone bigger

Helping a friend

Against weapons