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      Beyond Self-Defense: How to Say No, Set Boundaries, and Reclaim Your Agency–An empowering guide to safety, risk assessment, and personal protection

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      A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion—tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms.

      Disclaimer: this is not your average self-d...

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      Product ID:9781623179984
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Title:Beyond Self-Defense
      Subtitle:How to Say No, Set Boundaries, and Reclaim Your Agency--An empowering guide to safety, risk assessment, and personal protection
      Authors:Author: Michelle Shihan
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Family and health, Family & health
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion—tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms.

      Disclaimer: this is not your average self-defense book. As educator, martial artist, movement analyst, somatic therapist, and rape crisis advocate Shihan Michelle explains, “Self-defense doesn’t work to prevent assault; it’s too late, you’re in a fight.” Instead, Michelle champions self-offense, a preventative personal protection strategy invested in defusing trouble before violence becomes necessary.

      Beyond Self-Defense empowers you to prevent and de-escalate violence without resorting to physical contact. Including personal stories, interactive practices, and reflective prompts, this practical, accessible, and timely handbook teaches you how to craft your own unique protection protocols. Topics include how to:

      • Use your body weight to fend off attacks
      • Recognize the emotional triggers of others before they escalate
      • Unlearn common biases about safety and vulnerability
      • Use space and time to get the upper hand and control situations before they become unsafe
      • Challenge patriarchal social standards and claim your voice—and your space

      The founder and lead instructor of Self Offense Services, Michelle is a sixth degree black belt in Full Contact karate who gives workshops in assault prevention, boundaries, listening, de-escalation, and bullying prevention.
      Imprint Name:North Atlantic Books,U.S.
      Publisher Name:North Atlantic Books,U.S.
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2024-03-26

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      Weight226 g
      Dimensions139 × 216 × 14 mm