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By Doug Lamb
They're the latest rage in self-protection: OC pepper sprays in every shape, size, strength and formulation imaginable. But are they really effective? And if so, why? How do you use them correctly - and safely? What's the best kind to buy? What features should you look for? This book has the answers. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 120 pp.

By Chuck Melson (Foreword)
The U.S. Marine Corps knows how to prepare its men for the physical rigors of combat. Here is the entire classic USMC combat conditioning course as taught at the Officer Candidate School. Besides the Marines’ demanding PT program, it includes complete instruction in unarmed combat; use of knives, clubs and silent weapons; pistol disarming; bayonet drills; and more. In the foreword, USMC chief historian Charles Melson gives an insider’s history of the development of Marine close-combat programs from the turn of the 20th century to today. He provides little-known details on the contributions of such well-known figures as A.J. Biddle, Fairbairn and Sykes, and John Styers as well as more obscure but equally important contributors Stephen Staver, Dermot O’Neill and “the Three Sams.” No library of close combat is complete without this classic manual. 6 x 9, softcover, photos, illus., 368 pp.

By U.S. Army
When soldiers become so entangled with enemy forces that firearms and grenades are not practical, hand-to-hand combat skills become vital. Learn the U.S. Army's most current techniques for basic and advanced unarmed fighting, field-expedient weapons, combat-speed training, transition techniques, sentry removal and much more. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, illus., 248 pp.

By Capt. W. E. Fairbairn
The father of modern hand-to-hand combat, Capt. W. E. Fairbairn, taught the famed British Commandos from this classic, long-out-of-print manual on unarmed combat. Known for his "get tough" attitude, Fairbairn designed these practical methods after years of training troops and watching ruffians, thugs, bandits and bullies. Now you can profit from his experience. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2,softcover, 140 illus., 120 pp.

By Marc "Animal" MacYoung
Streetfighting is a down and dirty topic, and the author, an ex-streetfighter, shares his hard-learned lessons here. Want to know how to recognize a mugging setup? How to avoid getting sucker punched? It's all here, as well as tips on bullies, weapons, martial arts vs. streetfighting and more. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 264 pp.

By Geoff Thompson
One of the few real self-protection guides on the market today, this book will teach you first and foremost how to avoid violent situations. But should you find yourself in one, it will also show you how to control yourself and your emotions so you can function on a physical level to defend yourself. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 216 pp.

By Marc "Animal" MacYoung
People who deal with violence on a daily basis know that the best way to avoid getting injured or sued by the jerk who started the trouble is to defuse the situation or put him down fast and hard. Here Animal shows you how to do both. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus., 256 pp.

By Marc “Animal” MacYoung
With photos, illustrations and detailed instructions, Animal brings the martial artist from the structured safely of the dojo to the mayhem of the street, alley and biker bar. He teaches you the quickest ways to get your attacker off his feet; how to do bulletproof blocks and throws; how to anticipate a strike and how to make a kicker howl. He also gives you important tips on what to do after a brawl, because such issues as legalities, revenge seekers and your own mental well being last long after the fight is over. Anyone who’s ever wondered if his or her martial arts training would hold up to a real-life attack needs to read this book. 5 ½ x 8 ½, softcover, photos, illus., 328 pages

By Sammy Franco
The founder and creator of Contemporary Fighting Arts — a scientific and practical combat system designed to conquer both armed and unarmed assailants — Franco was concerned that no book on the market successfully tackled the specific problem of facing a larger, stronger opponent. In this book, he addresses that all-important issue and delivers the solid information you’ll need to survive a street fight when the odds seem stacked against you. In an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, Franco calls upon his many years of expertise as an instructor to prepare you both mentally and physically for the fight of your life. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 176 pp.

By Sammy Franco
This no-nonsense self-defense system instructs law-abiding citizens on defending themselves against the rising threat of violent crime. It provides the practical skills, proven techniques and necessary confidence to avoid, defuse, confront or neutralize armed and unarmed assailants. When seconds count, you don't have time for mistakes. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 144 pp.

By Peter McAleese and John Avery
This is one of the best books we have seen on modern soldiering and small-unit tactics. Written by former SAS sergeant Peter McAleese, a veteran of over a hundred firefights in war zones around the world, it condenses the combat lessons of his 30-year career into a single handbook. There is no filler here -- every page is packed with practical insight into tactics (battle prep, patrols, ambush, defense), theaters of war (cities, forests, jungles, desert, Arctic, night), combat survival (battlefield firstaid, E&E, POWs) and marksmanship (practical principles, battle shooting). Format: 7 x 10, hardcover, illus., 192 pp., $40.00

By Dennis G. Palumbo
Shihan Dennis Palumbo expands upon the principles of hakkoryu jujutsu by fully exploring the more advanced and subtle applications of sandan gi. Besides the martial applications of the art, this book illustrates the final phase of waza training and includes photos of advanced walking exercises, after-class massage and more. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, 120 pp.

By Sid Campbell
Karate pioneer Sid Campbell bridges the gap between the bloody role of martial arts weapons on the ancient battlefields of Okinawa and Japan and their use in sparring competition today. Learn how to harness the rhythm of combat, "move in the shadows" during a match, employ clever deception tactics and much more. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, 96 pp.

By Dennis G. Palumbo
The Secrets of Hakkoryu Jujutsu will show you the key to total control--how to create pain without unnecessary maiming. With just a flick of the wrist, your assailant is squirming in the dirt, begging you to stop. Learn how to escape from the tightest grip of the strongest fist, how to take your opponent by the hand and lead him down the road to submission and how to teach yourself mastery of this subtle art. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 144 pp.

By Frederick J. Lovret
Find out how famous Western battles could have been fought differently had the generals known the secrets of Japanese strategy. An expert instructor of kenjutsu and aikijutsu, Fredrick Lovret explores the use of its principles on the battlefield and in the world of business. Whether entering battle against a military foe, business competitor or kenjutsu master, be prepared to conquer! 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 328 pp.

By Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons for a multitude of purposes. Ancient Chinese Weapons is an exhaustive, easy-to-use reference guide to all of them. It includes the history and evolution, techniques and fighting strategies, and translations of relevant Chinese terms for the four main classifications of arms: long weapons, short weapons, soft weapons and projectile/ thrown weapons. Everything from swords and spears to sharpened coins and flying claws is covered.Dr. Yang is an acknowledged expert in Chinese wushu, having trained in its many forms for four decades. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 160 pp.

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