Volumes 1 and 2 of 'The Complete Guide to Urban Self Protection' provide information, tactics and step-by-step instructions in a FULL spectrum of no-nonsense self-protection skills. The books give detailed descriptions and photographs of the techniques you can use to survive modern day violence from beginner to advanced level. Each technique or method gives the following unique format to aide learning: Section 1: 'What is it?' Section 2: 'Why do it?' Section 3: 'How to execute the technique' Section 4: 'Essentials' Section 5: 'Technique specific exercises' Skills/knowledge include: Verbal diffusion Protecting loved ones First aid Dealing with fear The law Escapes from chokes and holds Awareness and avoidance How to become a 'hard target' How to use everyday objects as defensive weapons Fighting skills standing up and on the ground Weapon defence How to survive a terrorist attack And even defence against dog attacks