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