Defend Yourself: Secrets to Protect Yourself from
a Hostile Dog Attack
R. Melvin McKenzie
Paperback, 7.5 x 9.25 in, 192 pages,
Illustrated
Wheatmark, December 2007
ISBN: 9781587368707
Endorsements
"If you believe that you will defend the way you train, then this
book is in the 'must have' category. Many thanks to Melvin for
adding to my knowledge base."
— Sifu David G. Scott, Sr./Endorser,
Founder, Southwest Institute of Martial Arts, Lawton, OK
Description
Defend Yourself integrates martial art techniques created
centuries ago in the Orient into a surprisingly effective method
used today to deter an unprovoked attack from nearly any dog.
Traditionally, martial arts were created using a wide variety of
hand, arm, leg, and foot techniques to defend against human
attacks. All of the techniques that are demonstrated here, however,
are exclusively for warding off a dog attack coming from any
direction. After a combined thirty-five years of training under
famous Chinese martial arts masters, Coach Melvin has taken those
techniques and combined them into a truly innovative system of
self-defense never before seen in the East or West.
Using the basic exercise program at the beginning of this book
will help you to understand, stimulate, and control the flow of Qi
(vital energy) within you. These exercises are designed to first
calm the mind, and then to rejuvenate and bring the body into a
state of equilibrium. Both will help you maintain a balanced state
in the chaotic midst of applying techniques in Defend
Yourself during a real attack. Detailed instructions, with
copious, easy-to-follow illustrations for various circumstances,
are included.
About the Author
As an innovator in the martial arts, Coach Melvin developed his
methods after studying martial arts with older disciples of some of
China’s most renowned masters. With a college background in
computer science and music, he applies computational logic and
rhythmic movement in his varied techniques. He teaches a small,
private group of students in Los Angeles County.
