Handbook of Self-Defense Book by Gene LeBell (Preowned)

Gene LeBell’s Handbook of Self-Defense is a comprehensive guide to practical personal protection from legendary judoka, grappler, professional wrestler, and stuntman Gene LeBell. The book presents straightforward techniques for dealing with a wide variety of common attacks and confrontations.

LeBell covers escapes from grabs and holds, defenses against punches and kicks, pressure points, leverage and balance, takedowns, control techniques, and defenses against armed attackers. Separate sections examine the fundamentals of boxing, wrestling, judo, and karate and explain ways of countering practitioners of each style. The book also discusses strategy, the psychology and legal aspects of self-defense, multiple attackers, and self-defense considerations for women.

Illustrated throughout with step-by-step drawings, this is an accessible reference for students of judo, grappling, wrestling, martial arts, and practical self-defense, as well as collectors interested in the teachings of one of American martial arts' most influential grapplers.

144 pages