Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.

Discusses the need for self-protection and demonstrates basic self-defense techniques.

Discusses proper nutrition and provides exercise programs for both beginners and those more physically fit.

Basic Self-defence Manual

by Fred Neff

Published 15 January 1981
Introduces basic prinicples of self-defense from the Asian fighting arts including basic exercises, stances, blocks, and escapes.

Describes with step-by-step instructions and photographs over twenty throws taken from sport judo and other Oriental fighting arts.

Explains the use of the feet in self-defense and competition karate and demonstrates both basic and advanced techniques.

Basic Karate Handbook

by Fred Neff

Published 15 January 1981
Introduces basic karate techniques and includes a history, warm-up exercises, and answers to common questions on self-defense.