Welcome! This is guaranteed to be unlike any other "self-defense" manual you’ve ever read. It is text only, with neither photographs or illustrations, but clearly presents the subject matter in an easily understood format nonetheless. Foreign phrases and specialized jargon have not been utilized, and certain questionable or highly esoteric concepts (like dim mak) are not discussed. The material in this volume can easily be applied by anyone of average intelligence (and fitness) with a minimum of practice. No prior martial arts training is required. These concepts will be useful to novices as well as advanced students. You will not be disappointed.

A large portion of Hardcore Self-Defense focuses primarily upon psychology. If an individual is not mentally prepared for the possibility of defending oneself against a determined vicious attack, then that individual will probably fail — even if they have studied martial arts or have a weapon on their person! Being attacked is extremely stressful, and if you don’t know exactly how to react, you might hesitate an instant too long — or might even panic as a result of the adrenaline flooding into your system. In such a situation, psychological strength (confidence, courage, ferocity, willpower, etc.) Is far more important than physical strength. If you lack the Combat Mindset, you will be at a huge disadvantage in a physical altercation, and will not be able to properly focus all of your energies on survival. The essays within this volume will provide you with the blueprints you need for transformation.

Hardcore Self-Defense also discusses the various aspects of "Hand-to-Hand" Combat. If you are suddenly required to protect yourself from a violent attacker bent on inflicting serious physical harm to your person, and do not have immediate access to a firearm, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of tactics and techniques if you hope to prevail. Simply swinging one’s fist, or brandishing one’s blade, may not be adequate. This text will also assist you in selecting your primary weapon. It will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and idiosyncracies of various weapon types — as well as how they are best implemented for maximum efficiency.

After reading the essays within this volume, you’ll be able to maximize your lethal potential, and will have a much greater understanding of what is sometimes required in order to survive. This text is, most definitely, NOT FOR THE MEEK!

The first essay in this compilation, entitled Mental Preparation, will reveal a number of "mind games" designed to reprogram your brain via self-hypnosis, enabling you to attain the "combat mindset." The second essay, entitled Invulnerability, will detail how you can protect yourself from serious threats through the use of inconspicuous armor as well as hypervigilance. Rape Prevention will teach you how to walk away from an attempted sexual assault with your attacker’s pecker in your pocket. Unarmed Combat will discuss various methods of engaging an enemy in weaponless combat — from simple evasion, to brutally effective counter-attacks. Invisible Weapons will introduce the student to the concept of improvised weaponry. Beltfighting will detail the various ways one’s belt may be used to inflict injury upon an aggressor. Introduction to Knifefighting contains more useful information than most books devoted entirely to the subject. Handguns will discuss the topics of safety, selection, stopping power, concealment, and legalities — as well as provide a number of tips on effective gunfighting. Primitive Weapons for Home Defense will discuss the best options available to those warriors who cannot — or choose not to — own a firearm. Choose Your Weapons! is a massive compendium of possible weapon types (and subtypes), categorized both by perceived effectiveness (a letter grade of "A" through "F") as well as group classification. And the final essay, entitled The Aftermath (which is intended for entertainment purposes only), will tell you how to dispose of your attacker’s dead body.

Even expert martial artists will learn something new from the material herein. Read on — I’m quite sure you’ll be pleased.