{"product_id":"9781594399985","title":"Reimagining Women's Self-Defense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReimagining Women’s Self-Defense\u003c\/em\u003e is where self-defense meets common sense, where self-awareness, situational awareness, strategy, and problem solving intersect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-thousand-years ago, when the martial arts were evolving, women’s empowerment and freedom of movement weren’t high on the agenda. Yet women are still learning ancient self-defense concepts originally designed by and for men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReimagining Women’s Self-Defense\u003c\/em\u003e is a daring reexamination of protective training for instructors, safety professionals, and seasoned martial artists looking to broaden their understanding of self-defense for women and vulnerable populations. The book discusses how to break down the criminal process; recognize tells and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminals; and respond early if engaged by multiple assailants. It considers weapons–how they are used and how to use them-and covers important legal ramifications of protecting yourself physically. You will learn to vet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyle; include specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practice; and heal intelligently after a violent assault. Finally, you will come away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTèja VanWicklen navigates the unpredictable terrain of predators and their unsuspecting targets in the presence of perplexing, unanswered questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is self-defense really? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre some techniques better than others? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould I rely on pepper spray? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat if my kids are with me when I’m attacked?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReimagining Women’s Self-Defense\u003c\/em\u003e rebrands self-defense as protective offense, addressing the shortcomings of a purely defensive mindset during a violent encounter and including others the \"self\" in \"self-defense\" leaves out. Protective offense is context-based and personal. It empowers women to discover their own answers and even their own questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong other things expect to learn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak down the process of violent crime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay off the criminal radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize signs, tells, and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespond as early as possible to a confrontation by multiple attackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how weapons are used and what your options are if confronted by one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn ways to navigate confusion and shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow which physical techniques to count on in a fight for your life and which NOT to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp some of the most important legal ramifications of physically protecting yourself against violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeal intelligently after a violent encounter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate self-defense courses and instructors so you can make educated decisions for your family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp engage and encourage others to reimagine women's self-defense training so it benefits us all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-defense for women is not and should not be taught the same as self-defense for men.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tèja VanWicklen","offers":[{"title":"YMAA Publication Center |  Hardback | Paper over boards |  2026-01-16","offer_id":47353614106879,"sku":"9781594399985","price":57.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b05c427f-0aab-43f5-a1e9-3bcf4b69f0d0.jpg?v=1760541955","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781594399985","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}