“Implementing even a fraction of this book’s suggestions will substantially increase your overall safety.” – Gila Hayes, Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense NetworkWe could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let’s face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you’ll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them.Self-defense is far more than fighting skills; it’s a lifestyle choice, a more enlightened way of looking at and moving through the world. Topics include:•Making sense of senseless violence•Riots and crowd safety•Terrorism•Domestic violence•Gangs•Home invasions•Conquering impossible odds•Creating witnesses•Guns•Overcoming talisman thinking•Interacting with law enforcement•And much, much more…Violent encounters are rarely what you’d think. Oftentimes they last mere seconds yet have consequences that can linger for a lifetime. The best confrontations are those you can avoid, but preparation and training can get you through those times when you must fight for your life and failure is not an option. In this book Kane and Wilder teach you how.“This is an insider’s bible to violence, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it.” – Becky Blanton, TED Global speaker, journalist "If the average person practices a fraction of what is covered in this book they will be more aware and less of a target." - Captain Jay Matzko , USN "This is a must read for anyone who plans to venture outside their home without a bodyguard." - William C. Dietz "I am a university professor; martial arts really aren't my thing... I quickly realized in the first few pages just how much someone like me should be reading this book." - Kate Vitasek "In this sequel to the Little Black Book of Violence , Kane and Wilder go both deeper and broader into the thorny subject of violence." - Rory Miller "A much needed and wholly accurate approach that addresses the realities of being able to identify, act, survive, and prepare for the aftermath of a life-threatening event." - David A. Davies "Implementing even a fraction of this book's suggestions will substantially increase your overall safety." - Gila Hayes , Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network "This is an insider's bible to violence, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it." - Becky Blanton , TED Global speaker, journalist "Implementing even a fraction of this book's suggestions will substantially increase your overall safety." - Gila Hayes , Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network We could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let's face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you'll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them. Self-defense is far more than fighting skills; it's a lifestyle choice, a more enlightened way of looking at and moving through the world. Topics include: * Making sense of senseless violence * Riots and crowd safety * Terrorism * Domestic violence * Gangs * Home invasions * Conquering impossible odds * Creating witnesses * Guns * Overcoming talisman thinking * Interacting with law enforcement * And much, much more... Making sense of "senseless" violence keeps you smarter, safer, and better prepared... Violent encounters are rarely what you'd think. Oftentimes they last mere seconds yet have consequences that can linger for a lifetime. The best confrontations are those you can avoid, but preparation and training can get you through those times when you must fight for your life and failure is not an option. In this indispensable book Kane and Wilder teach you how. "This is an insider's bible to violence, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it." - Becky Blanton , TED Global speaker, journalist Lawrence A. Kane is a world-renown judicious use-of-force expert, martial artist, security professional, and bestselling author. He has studied martial arts since 1970. To pay the bills he develops IT strategies for an aerospace company where he gets to play with billions of dollars of other people's money and make really important decisions. Kris Wilder is a small business owner, bestselling author, and martial arts instructor who teaches seminars worldwide. A National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he has earned black belt rankings in three styles, Goju Ryu karate (5th dan), taekwondo (2nd dan), and judo (1st dan). Loren W. Christensen who wrote the foreword began his martial arts training in 1965, earning 11 black belts over the years, 8 in karate, 2 in juj