Teach yourself Self-Defence [antikvár]

INTRODUCTION TO SELF-DEFENCE The need for Self-Defence You have only to pick up a newspaper to read of attacks made, not only on lonely commons, but also in built-up areas to understand the need for a knowledge of self-defence. Even worse, some of these assaults are made on members of the Police force, who for some reason receive no basic instruction on this subject from qualified teachers. What makes these attacks such interesting reading is that most of them could have been made harmless by even an elementary knowledge of judo or self-defence. Were a few of these thugs to be collected by the police in a battered condition I'm sure these activities would soon cease. Most people know and believe that judo holds the answer, but think that it is a form of magic for a favoured few connected with yoga, and that years of training are necessary. If a high standard of judo proficiency is to be attained certainly much training is necessary, but this is not required to make self-defence effective. A few weeks under a qualified instructor, that is, one who holds a high judo grade, can produce amazing results. If you are not sure about the qualifications of your local instructor, contact the London Judo Society, 32, St, Oswalds Place, London, S.E.ii, and they will advise you.