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Tactical Defensive Training For Real-Life Encounters: Practical Self-Preservation for Law Enforcement | 
 enlarge | Author: Ralph Mroz
Publisher: Paladin Press, Boulder, CO
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 233146
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1581604270
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781581604276
ASIN: 1581604270
Publication Date: November 2003
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Product Description
For cops and civilians alike, this compilation of the author's articles in Combat Handguns, Tactical Knives and others tackles awareness, empty-hand,edged weapon and firearms training with an emphasis on what pays off andwhat works on the street.
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First real self defense book I read! May 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the the best self defense book I read and the reason is simple, it covers a lot of aspects of self defense, far beyond the usual fighting techniques, and it does it in a rational and priority oriented way. And also in a way that an average person can benefit from.
This book is about the real thing, it stresses self preservation not only from hypothetical scenarios that the average Joe will hardly face but also from the more imminent dangers like the results of unhealthy habits.
Among the things that I liked, this book points awareness, prevention and street smartness as the first line of defense in the street, it moves then to fighting techniques, contact weapons and guns. Gives teachings, tips and also points common mistakes. It is also full of quotes by pros in the business.
I grew up in a city and I had several encounters with street robbers, I never had or have any intention of fighting a criminal unless a life or integrity's at stake, however I escaped or avoided several assaults without violence or putting myself in harm's way, exactly because I focused on awareness, proper attitude and followed the advices of police officers on how to act in this kind of situation.
Of course like any other book it is not perfect, even if I gave it five stars it should be questioned, but the author is open minded enough to present exceptions and other points of view contrary to his beliefs.
I hope to find more books like this.
 Puts Defensive Training in Perspective April 29, 2008
Mroz does a good job of putting self-defense training into perspective by asking questions and offering his opinions. Chapters cover training in general, mindset, edged weapons and firearms.
This book, like his first, is written to make you think. Although I agree with much of what he says, he tends to view things from the perspective of a law enforcement officer who trains because they must and needs to allocate their training time based on the probability they will need a particular skill. There are many reasons people may engage in self defense training, and not all of them directly relate to self defense. For some, it's a lifestyle choice or a preferred way to exercise. His advocacy of first aid training and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are positives and something not everyone connects to the overall concept of self defense.
Some of the chapters seemed out of sync, i.e. the "home defense gun" and "shooting without spectacles". They were thought provoking, but felt like he already had the material (from a magazine article) and just plugged it into the book.
Overall it is a good book and worth my time to read.
You must read this! June 4, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you have a interest in Defensive Training, you must buy this book. It is well thought out and does not just preach the popular mantra. Buy it and learn.
Comprehensive view on self defense May 3, 2005
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
In this book, famous defensive tactics author Ralph Mroz shares his unconventional view on self defense. Mroz does not just go thorough the same tactical doctrine almost every gun writer uses. Instead, he starts to explore the total field of self preservation from the ground up. The book is comprised of articles published in various magazines before, but as the text is heavily edited, it does not get repetitive, as usually happens in books that are collections of old writings.
This book is divided in four sections. The first one handles self defence in bigger picture, the second is on mental stuff, the third focuses on edged weapons, and the fourth handguns. In the first section, Mroz fixes his attention on self preservation, rather than self defence. He states that you should invest in the safety measures that are most likely to be of need: As you are much more likely to need skills in CPR than gunplay, you should concentrate more enegry on learning first aid than improving your shooting skills. Mroz also points out that it is illogical to train self defence, and at the same time risk your life by smoking cigarettes.
That same approach is evident throughout the whole book. Mroz does not do the things the same way they have always been done, instead he strives to see the bigger picture, and starts from there instead of focusing on a details first. Mroz is one of the few innovators in the field of self defense who constantly question the old thruths. Even if you don't agree with everything he writes, you still learn more from this book than by reading yet another book of your favourite self defense author. If you have not read books or watched films by Mroz before, reading this book can be a powerful eye opener.
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