PREPARATION.

One Key to Prevention.

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Purpose and Scope ………………………………….3

HELP STOP THE VIOLENCE!
Introduction ………………………………………...…4
Because statistics show that one in three women will experience
some degree of violence in her life, this book is not just for you,
but it’s also for every woman around you.
Vulnerable Points …………………………………….5

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Lifesaving Tips ………………………………….…..16
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 Purpose and Scope
The Black Book of Simple Self-Defense: Lifesaving Tips
and Takedown Techniques provides a quick reference guide
to teach simple, yet effective maneuvers that will enable you to
do what it takes to get out of a bad situation alive...and
hopefully unharmed. You won’t find fancy kicks or flips that you
see in the movies. Instead, you will learn various blows, holds
and other easy self-defense methods utilized by female police
officers and soldiers – all which can be executed by any
person against any aggressor when faced with a life-
threatening situation.
You will learn:
1) The Three Regions of Vulnerability
2) Common Threats of an Assailant
3) How to Use Your Body’s Natural Weapons
4) Effective Moves that You Can Use
5) Simple Escape Techniques
STATISTICS
According to studies conducted by the Justice Department and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 1.9 million
women are physically assaulted in the U.S and 15-25% of all
American women will report a sexual attack or rape at some
point in their lives.
Even though these numbers are frighteningly high, women
need not to view themselves as helpless victims. And even
though there’s no sure way to prevent an attack, this book is a
resource to hopefully help reduce the risk.
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Introduction
The Black Book of Simple Self-Defense: Lifesaving Tips
and Takedown Techniques is based on three simple
principles:
1) Refuse to be a victim
2) Take action
3) Protect yourself by first being prepared
Written in order that the average individual can quickly
and effectively understand, this book should serve as a
basic guide in protecting yourself from a life-threatening
situation / sexual assault.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
1) If you’re able to flee from any threatening situation
then do so. Let that be your first line of defense.
2) If your life is at stake, make full use of any available
weapons (i.e. car keys, ink pen, etc.)
3) Attack, rather than defend, in order to disable a
would-be assailant and save your life.
4) Utilize your maximum strength to attack your
assailant’s most vulnerable points.
5) Learn the techniques contained within this text with
speed and accuracy in order to act quickly and
effectively - to the point it becomes a natural reflex.
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 Vulnerable Points Common Threats

Choke Two-hand
The body has vulnerable points that are extremely susceptible to from the overhand
front grip on
blows or pressure. Knowledge of these points and how to attack < both
them will enable you to quickly disable a would-be attacker or wrists
<
aggressor faster than hitting him anywhere else. Delivering a
powerful and aggressive blow to any vital point on the human body Bear hug
should only be done when your life is at stake or to avoid sexual from
behind,
assault due to the sensitivity of these areas. with arms
encircled
>
The body is divided into three regions: The head and neck, trunk,
and the limbs. Below is a list of the major vulnerable points of each
region.

Bear hug
Head / Neck Trunk Limbs Two- from
hand front,
grip arms free
Eyes Groin Instep on one >
wrist
Nose Solar plexus Ankle <
Adam’s apple Spine Knee
Temple Kidney Shoulder Bear hug
Side of neck Collar Bone Elbow from
front,
Nape Ribs Wrist arms
Upper Lip Stomach Fingers encircled
<
Ears Armpit
Base of throat
Chin

Forced to
In order to be effective in protecting yourself and disabling an the ground
>
attacker, you must learn to use your natural weapons and use
them forcefully against the vulnerable points of the assailant’s
body.

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 Your Body’s Natural Weapons
Striking
Surface
II) The heel of your hand
Instructions: Fold your fingers at the
second knuckles and force the back of
your hand toward the wrist to make the
heel of your hand as solid as possible.
> neck can knock him unconscious.
Striking
Surface
IV) Fingers folded at second knuckle
Instructions: Keep your thumb tightly
against the forefinger to stiffen your hand
and keep your wrists straight. This will
deliver a sharper, more penetrating blow. >
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I) The knife-edge of your hand
Instructions: Extend your fingers
rigidly so the little finger edge of your
hand is as hard as possible. Keep
your thumbs alongside your
forefinger.
<
III) Little finger edge of the fist
Powerful blows with the little finger
edge can permanently disable an
assailant.
<
V) Your shoe’s heel or
inside/outside edge
Using the inside or outside edge
of the shoe provides a much
larger striking surface to attack
small, exposed bony areas.
< blindness.
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I) Upper Lip
A sharp blow with the knife-edge of
the hand at a slightly upward angle,
just below the nose, makes a good
point of attack if fighting close-in.
<
II) Side of Neck
A sharp blow with the knife-edge of
the hand to the side of an assailant’s
This type of blow can be delivered in
two ways: 1) backhand delivery with
palm down or 2) a forward slash.
>
III) Chin
An effective blow using the heel of
your hand to strike the chin area is
better than using your fist. Using
your fist instead of the heel of your
hand as instructed could possibly
break a bone in your hand.
<
IV) Attacking the Nose
Using the knife-edge of the hand,
strike the bridge of the assailant’s
nose with a forceful blow. This will
result in extreme pain and temporary
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VI) Nape
A highly effective blow (“rabbit
punch”) with the knife-edge of your
hand to the nape can be used when
an assailant charges low and his
hands are not guarding the upper
regions of his body. It can also be
used if you deliver a blow (say to the
groin) that causes him to lean
forward.
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V) Temple
A blow to the temple with the
knife-edge of the hand can easily
cause a concussion. The bone
structure at this part of the head is
weak and an artery and a large
nerve lie close to the skin.
< damage the eardrums / cause death and
VII) Eyes
If pepper spray is not accessible,
blinding an attacker with your
natural weapons should be one of
your first areas of concentration.
Keeping your fingers stiff and your
wrist firm, you should take your
index finger and middle finger,
formed into a V, and drive it into
the assailant’s eyes.
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VIII) Ears
If you’re fighting for your life / against a
sexual assault and your hands are free,
cup your hands and clap them
(simultaneously) as hard as possible
over an assailant’s ears. This is a
particularly dangerous move that can
should only be used when your life is at
stake or to avoid sexual assault. >
IX) Base of Throat
Quickly jabbing one or two extended
fingers into the small indentation at
the base of an assailant’s throat will
break his hold on you, causing
severe pain that results in him
gagging and coughing.
<
X) Groin
When close to an assailant, one of the
best-known vital points and methods of
forceful attack is the groin area. Even
though there is sometimes a six-second
delay before the wave of pain and shock
will occur, a powerful kick or knee here
will put a would-be attacker down and
out of commission. Note that most
expect you to strike here and are
normally protective of this area.
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Effective Moves Escape Techniques
Being forced to the ground

XI) Fingers I) Place your hands on top of his hands IV) With your free leg, attack
and hold his hands to your chest. with a powerful kick to his chin
An underarm hold around your waist or head with the heel of your
shoe.
from the rear can be broken by grasping
any one of the assailant’s fingers with
one hand while securing his wrist with
the other. Push down on his wrist and,
at the same time, bend his finger
forcefully back toward his wrist. >

II) Maintaining the hold, place your legs

behind his head and lock your legs.
When you have his hands and legs
XII) Your fingers folded at the locked, with as much power as possible, V) Immediately after the kick has
second knuckle lift your ‘mid-body’ and hips upwards been delivered, stand to your feet
and… and use the opportunity to escape.
Instructions: Your thumb should
be tightly against your forefinger in
order to stiffen your hand and
keep your wrist straight. To break
a hold, hit an assailant in his
stomach.
<

XIII) Instep
III) sideways to lock his elbows. Keeping his
When facing an assailant, deliver a hands locked, turn your weight w/ as much
powerful stomp with the left shoe to power as possible to your right side.
his left instep or with the edge of your
right shoe to his right instep. Follow
this with a sharp blow to the outside of
the ankle with the outside edge of
your shoe. If wearing heels, the heel
of your shoe can be effective in
delivering a powerful stomp to the
instep. >

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Escape Techniques
2) Choke hold from the front
Instructions: I) Clasp your hands together. Grip the knife-
edge of your left hand with the fingers of your right, and
tightly wrap the left thumb around the right thumb. Do not
interlock your fingers. II) Forcefully drive your hands up
between the assailant’s arms, forcing him to loosen his
grip. III) From this position, smash your clasped hands on
the bridge of his nose with as much power as possible.
► Note: A powerful blow to the bridge of the
nose will cause the eyes to water.
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3) Two-hand Overhand Grip on both Wrists
3) Two-hand Overhand Grip on both Wrists
Instructions: I) Step forwards with either foot and bend both
knees. II) At the same time, bend your arms so the elbows are
close to the lower abdomen. III) In one motion, execute the
escape by straightening your legs, pulling back with your body,
and pushing your arms upward and breaking your wrist away
towards the assailant’s thumbs.
► Note: The faster you work this escape, the
more effective it is in causing his grip to be
loosened.
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Escape Techniques
4) Escape from Rear Bear Hug, Arms Encircled
Instructions: I) Loosen an assailant’s grip by stepping on his
instep or kicking his shins. II) Raise your elbows shoulder high,
and at the same time, begin to lower your body quickly by
bending your knees. III) Then forcefully drive your elbow into his
midsection, loosening his grip, and allowing the opportunity for
escape.
► Note: Your elbow is the strongest point on
your body and should be delivered with force.
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Lifesaving Tips
Basic Safety:
• If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the
back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start
waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody
else will. This has saved lives.
• ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells
are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).
• A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or
parking garage:
o Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at
the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
o If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car
from the passenger door. Most assailants attack
their victims by pulling them into their vans while
the women are attempting to get into their cars.
• Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle,
and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat
nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall,
or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.
• Be aware. Look up, make eye contact and be confident.
• Know that alcohol and drug use can impair your judgment
and that can impact your safety.
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Lifesaving Tips
Apartment Safety:
• When returning to an apartment by yourself, be
cautious of unfamiliar visitors that might be near your
apartment entrance. If possible, don't let them see you
entering the apartment alone.
• Hold your landlord accountable for installing proper
locks, lighting and up keep of landscaping.
• Know your neighbors. They know your patterns and
schedule and can be helpful if something happens or
appears to be out of the ordinary.
Safety When Out:
• Tell a friend or family member the "who, what, where
and when" so that someone will know where you are
and who are with.
• Try to be out with at least one other person.
• If you don't know who you are meeting well, meet in a
neutral place with other people around.
• Carry enough cash for a phone call and a cab if you
need it.
• Never leave your drink unattended and do not let
strangers get a drink for you. A predator may see that
as an opportunity to drug you.
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Disclaimer
Bearer of this material understands that this book is
for informational purposes and that the techniques
contained have the potential to be dangerous and
may cause serious injury if applied forcefully. They
should not be used illegally by any means
whatsoever.
Bearer also understands that the techniques
described should only be utilized when a life is in
danger or to avoid sexual assault of another or
oneself. No implied guarantee is made that the
techniques contained will avoid a potential attack.
Neither the Publisher nor the distributor of this
information will be held responsible in any way for
any physical injury or damage of any sort that may
occur by viewing, practicing or implementing these
techniques contained within.
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