Real World Self-Defense by Jerry VanCook

Book Review by Alain Burrese

5 ½ x 8 ½ , softcover, photos, illus, 224 pp. ISBN 1581600445      $20.00

Available from Paladin Press, Gunbarrel Tech Center, 7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301; (303)443-7250; Fax (303)442-8741; to order call (800) 466-6868 or online at http://www.paladin-press.com.  ($5.00 P&H charge added to orders)  

In his book, "Real World Self-Defense," Jerry VanCook offers no nonsense advice on topics from everything from unwarranted physical attacks to the legal aftermath.

The book - which is divided into three parts - covers such topics as the warrior mindset, psychological and physiological changes during combat, legalities and politics of self-defense, firearms for personal protection, knives, impact weapons, pepper spray, physical training and the psychological motivation to train.

Everyone should have his own self-defense strategy, and VanCook's tactics and techniques will help you prepare for the worst.

It's available through Paladin Press for $20.  For more information, call Paladin Press at (800) 466-6868 or visit www.paladin-press.com.

Reviewed by Alain Burrese, October 2002 issue of Martial Art  p.19

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