'Have no illusions about trouble; it is present or potentially present in almost every country lane, in every suburban street and every recreation ground, park and open space from dusk onwards and sumetimes even in daylight.' This clear, concise guide illsutrates the basic principles of self-defence and judo including simple, effective methods by which you can avoid, or free yourself from, an attacker. What to do in moments of great danger. Techniques that begin where many books leave off. A list of recognised judo clubs. Joseph Edmundson, M.C. is Organiser of Physical education at the London Polytechnic, and one-time Commandant of the Mediterranean P.T. School. He has written many books on Physical Fitness including the Pan Book of Health Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Part One Self-Defense 1 Keeping out ot trouble 2 The princoples of release 3 Dealing with attacks and grips from the frotn and side 4 Releases from frdont grasps on the throat 5 Releaases from grips on the hair 6 Releases from grasps from behind 7 Defences against blows and kicks 8 Falling with safety 9 In moments of great danger Part Two Judo 10 Judo and how to begin 11 Breakfall (ukemi) 12 Methods of grasping or gripping the jacket 13 Posture, general movement and breaking of balance 14 Five judo throws 15 Holding or immobilizing techniques 16 Elbow-locking techniques 17 Strangling techniques and neck locks 18 Examinatins or grading tests