Self-Defense Course for Adults DVD by Takanori Kato

Key Focus: Managing the "Distance from Danger (Violence)"

"Avoid fighting → Leave the scene → Do not hold grudges"

The most important aspect of self-defense is how quickly you can detect danger (violence).

This DVD is aimed at those who feel the need for self-defense, as seen in news reports. The key is managing the "distance from violence = maai (distance)"—a practical approach explained in detail by Kato Takanori, representative of the Crime and Violence Victims Counseling Center.

CONTENTS

[Introduction: The Most Important Aspect of Self-Defense]

1. Conditions for Successful Self-Defense

   • [1] The Ideal Flow
   • [2] No Guarantees in Self-Defense
   • [3] The Significance of Self-Defense
   • [4] The Three Defenses to Protect Yourself

2. The First Defense: Alertness and Deterrence

   • [Introduction: Preventing the Attack Itself]
   • Avoid being absorbed in your smartphone
   • Don’t ignore discomfort or odd feelings
   • Keep your senses open
     ○ How to Improve Alertness
   • [1] Verbalize discomfort
     • List of alert criteria
     • Examples of alert criteria
   • [2] Let go of assumptions
     • Don't dismiss doubts
   • [3] How to direct your gaze
     • Eye-checking exercise

3. The Second Defense: Distance, Time, Prediction, and Confirmation

   • [1] Distance and Time
     • Understanding distance and time buffers
     • Distance-awareness exercise
     • Methods to sharpen distance perception
   • [2] Prediction and Confirmation
     • On-the-street exercises
     • In-train exercises
     • Using your ears exercise
   • [Additional: Cold, Unflinching Calmness]

4. The Third Defense: Practical Self-Defense Techniques

   • [Introduction: When Violence Happens]
   • Use tools, not just bare hands
     ○ How to Use Self-Defense Tools
   • What products should regular people choose?
   • [1] Pepper Spray
     • Effects of pepper spray
     • How to use pepper spray
   • [2] Personal Alarms
     • Effectiveness of personal alarms
     • How to use alarms
   • [3] Flashlights
     • Effects of flashlights
     • How to use flashlights

Instructor Supervision: Kato Takanori
Representative Director of the Crime and Violence Victims Counseling Center. Since 1995, has been engaged in personal security with a private security firm, handling over 1,000 protection cases. Also the author of the DVD "How to Master Baton Techniques" .

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 45 min.

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