{"product_id":"first-defense-anxiety-and-instinct-for-self-protection-paperback","title":"First Defense: Anxiety and Instinct for Self Protection - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Hopkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety happens whether you like it or not. It's your body's way of telling you something is wrong here. Learning how to use anxiety as a personal weapons for self-defense is the best way you can achieve awareness and avoidance, which are the first two steps learned in self-defense preparedness training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone is born with an instinctual survival mechanism. In fact, it has kept humankind safe for millennia. Unfortunately, most of us have been conditioned to ignore it. That's dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand why your instincts are the key to making the right decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize how anxiety is the link between decision-making and instinct.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to be completely in the moment, so you can coordinate anxiety and instinct into a highly effective decision-making process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to develop personal safety skills by doing thought exercises, both in your home and in public spaces. These important exercises will help you become more aware of your surroundings and empower you to make the right decision on what or who to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Defense\u003c\/i\u003e should be read by most people, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eParents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollege students (especially females)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeachers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeniors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMartial artists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployees of midsize to large companies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. David Hopkins Jr., Ph.D. is a psychologist with 21 years of experience combining psychological principles relating to violence and psychotherapy with martial arts, self-defense, close protection, and in investigative work against terrorists and criminal elements, including organized crime. He has taught psychology relating to violence at universities in both the U.S. and overseas, and is Chief of the Israeli Krav Maga Association, Gidon System, in Germany, holds Black Belts in Judo and Ju-Jitsu. He also serves as a consultant to an international paramilitary and close protection team and is co-owner of Israeli School Security, a school security consulting and training firm. David Hopkins resides in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771017494816,"sku":"9781594393426","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b375986e4dd03694613e5a19f18d3a6.webp?v=1780381883","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/first-defense-anxiety-and-instinct-for-self-protection-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}