Can you defend yourself in the street with boxing techniques? Yes, you can, but there are critical differences between the ring and the pavement arena. For boxing to be an effective self-defense system, you must know which parts transfer directly and which ones you need to adapt. Most of all, you must know how to do that. Written by a self-defense expert with over thirty-five years of experience, this book teaches you exactly that. It covers everything you need to start your training, regardless if you are a beginner or if you already practice the sweet science. You will learn how to: Avoid going to jail by understanding how legal self-defense is different from sports fighting. - Not break you fist when punching without gloves. - Adapt boxing’s footwork, punching and defensive techniques to the realities of the street. - Get out of the clinch positions attackers most often use. - Avoid common mistakes that boxers make when defending themselves. This first volume in the “Boxing for Self-Defense” series covers the fundamental information you need to efficiently defend yourself. It gives you the necessary knowledge to transform powerful ring-fighting techniques into devastating punches that can fight off aggressors. As the saying goes: You don’t know punching, until you’ve been hit by a boxer. Buy this book today so you too can become a hard-hitting pugilist. Bonus! You receive free access to an on-line resources page with more information, videos of boxing used in street encounters, gear to use and much more. "At first blush, I thought the book was quite basic for anyone familiar with boxing. But upon looking more closely at the many chapters that cover every facet of the discipline, I was happy to discover lots and lots of nuggets that few boxing books include. So often it's the nuggets--small tips to add or subtract from a technique--that can make the difference between success and getting your nose rearranged. If you are familiar with the author's videos, you know that his form, ie. precision of movement, is top-notch. He rightfully emphasizes this in Boxing for Self-Defense so your defense keeps you from getting hit and your offense stops the threat. Regarding your offense, the author discusses the importance of understanding the law as it pertains to self-defense so you don't spend time in the iron bar hotel. His next book in the series will focus on the dirty tricks that will make your street application effective. But first, use this book to ensure your basics are top-notch." - Loren W. Christensen, bestselling author and Martial Arts Hall of Fame member. Wim Demeere began training at the age of 14, studying the grappling arts of judo and jujitsu for several years before turning to the kick/punch arts of traditional kung fu and full-contact fighting. Over the years he has studied a broad range of other fighting styles, including muay Thai, kali, pentjak silat and shootfighting. Since the late 1990s, he has been studying tai chi chuan and its martial applications and teaches those in his school, as well as a Mixed Martial Arts class. Wim's competitive years saw him win four national titles and a bronze medal at the 1995 World Wushu Championships. In 2001, he became the national coach of the Belgian Wushu fighting team. A full-time personal trainer in his native country of Belgium, Wim instructs both business executives and athletes in nutrition, strength and endurance, and a variety of martial arts styles. He has managed a corporate wellness center and regularly gives lectures and workshops in the corporate world.