“… KNOW MORE AND BE UNCERTAIN LESS; SEE MORE AND DENY LESS; ACCEPT MORE AND HESITATE LESS; ACT MORE AND WORRY LESS.”
-Gavin de Becker, Protecting the Gift |
Self-defense begins at home, not in the dojo. It’s not a fighting system; it’s a way of life. Yes, we live in a rough world. Yes, there are muggers, predators, child molesters, rapists, gangs, bullies, meanies, and monsters. Now, we’ve even been forced to think about terrorism. You’re no longer driving your father’s Oldsmobile. But that doesn’t mean you should live in fear. This page has been designed to offer you resources you can use to develop your own personal strategies to live with confidence, and to raise strong, aware children. |
“Your personal survival strategy (PSS) is not something you turn on or off or pull out of your purse when you need to. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Your PSS has to be on all the time. It has to be a way of life. Your personal survival strategy is composed of three dynamics: awareness, boundary setting, and resistance. Some people liken these dynamics to street-smarts or a don’t-mess-with-me attitude, but they are much more than that. Your PSS not only incorporates measures that will keep you from becoming a target but actual fighting techniques that can help you escape a violent situation. It is present when you deal with people in a business or social setting, when you walk on the street, drive your car, or use public transportation. It will also help you create a safer home and workplace.” - Paxton Quiqley, Not An Easy Target
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Child Lures: |
The Gift of Fear: |
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Written by Kenneth Wooden, this wonderful little book is a great way to educate you and your child about the most common lures that predators use to trap children. It works well with Yello Dyno, too. |
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If you read one self-defense book in your life, make this it.Teens - this book will give you tools you’ll use all your life!
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Megans Law:
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Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane): |
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I was shocked to find 6 registered sex offenders within a mile of my home. This new tool now offers you an easy way to become more aware of the people in your community that you and your child interact with. Provides photos and offenses convicted of. |
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Debunks many of the good-parenting mythslike, “Never talk to strangers,” and “Ask a policeman for help.” Similar to The Gift of Fear, but written especially for parents |
All you need is a last name – or search by your
own address or zip code.
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Fear Less : Real Truth About Risk, Safety and Security in a Time of Terrorism: |
Ad courtesy of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children |
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Addresses terrorism,anxiety, and the nightly news. A great perspective. |
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One of the best – and most fun - sources of material for teaching children how to avoid predators .Their products are fun, their music is catchy, and they have age-appropriate material for both younger children and pre-teens. The music CD, “Can’t Fool Me” has a tune so fun you’ll find yourself singing it (My Body’s Mine, Mine, Mine). The videos “Can’t Fool Me” and “Tricky People”are informative and well-done. Their website tells you why music is the best teaching tool. |
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| Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World: |
Gun Proof Your Children!: |
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Part of the Yello Dyno curriculum, this book can also be used alone. Available at Yello Dyno, most bookstores, and libraries.
Forward by Gavin de Becker. |
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Massad Ayoob
Whether you’re a handgun owner or not, this little book is an insightful and well-written brief on how to teach your child gun safety & responsibility. Invaluable! |
| The Safe Zone: |
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Written for kids.
This is a resource created especially for pre-teens. |
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| More Recommended Reading: |
Predators |
Anna C. Salter
A disturbing but enlightening book on sexual predators. |
Armed and Female |
Paxton Quigley
Explores the topic of gun ownership from all angles. It is also an excellent reference book for learning about firearms. |
StressFire |
Massad Ayoob
For beginning or advanced firearm owners. |
The Warrior Within |
John Little
The philosophies of Bruce Lee. |
Not an Easy Target |
Paxton Quigley
Paxton Quigley’s Self-Protection for Women.
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| What is NetSmartz? |
 The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). |
www.MartialTalk.com is a comfortable online environment for students of self defense and / or martial arts. The search engine provides a useful research tool because of the huge volumes of forums under such varied topics. (Remember that forums are only opinions of people you don’t know.) The Reference Library has good links. |
WSDF centers take no responsibility for the content ofother websites or material |
For more recommended reading on women’s self-defense, predators, forensic psychology, or martial arts feel free to contact hjordesnorman@fit4defense.com |
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