She Fights Back

Using self-defence psychology to reclaim your power

Joanna Ziobronowicz

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Watkins Publishing
13 August 2024

Cognition & cognitive psychology; Combat & defence skills & manuals; Women's health

"Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread crises worldwide, with a third experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. To combat this, martial arts World Wide Champion Joanna Ziobronowicz presents this unique and realistic guide to women's self-defence, which helps prevent violence through techniques derived from psychology and linguistics. It focuses on increasing confidence and assertiveness, working against societal norms which dictate that women make themselves smaller to stay safe, and showing them how to access their latent female power. It covers-

How to spot the red flags in potentially dangerous situations, including identifying potential attackers An attacker's mindset and how they identify and approach their victims

Understanding your rights in the eyes of the law regarding self-defence

The four points of action when confronted with conflict- retreat, deescalation, assertiveness, physical defence Stalkers and harassment - how to deal with unwanted attention How to shake off ""good girl"" conditioning Embracing our power as women, including gut instinct as a forgotten female power How to overcome trauma -

5 strategies to help people cope in the aftermath of situations.

Written in a relatable and empowering tone with plenty of personal anecdotes, case studies and line drawings to aid comprehension and engagement, this is the perfect book for anyone looking to further their understanding of how they can stay safe as women.

This empowering guide to psychological, linguistic and (as a last resort) physical self-defence will help women reclaim their safety, strength and self-confidence.

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread crises worldwide, with a third experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. To combat this, martial arts World Wide Champion Joanna Ziobronowicz presents this unique and realistic guide to women's self-defence, which helps prevent violence through techniques derived from psychology and linguistics. It focuses on increasing confidence and assertiveness, working against societal norms which dictate that women make themselves smaller to stay safe, and showing them how to access their latent female power. It covers-

How to spot the red flags in potentially dangerous situations, including identifying potential attackers An attacker's mindset and how they identify and approach their victims

Understanding your rights in the eyes of the law regarding self-defence

The four points of action when confronted with conflict- retreat, deescalation, assertiveness, physical defence Stalkers and harassment - how to deal with unwanted attention How to shake off ""good girl"" conditioning Embracing our power as women, including gut instinct as a forgotten female power How to overcome trauma -

5 strategies to help people cope in the aftermath of situations.

Written in a relatable and empowering tone with plenty of personal anecdotes, case studies and line drawings to aid comprehension and engagement, this is the perfect book for anyone looking to further their understanding of how they can stay safe as women."

By: Joanna Ziobronowicz
Imprint: Watkins Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781786788429
ISBN 10: 178678842X
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 13 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Joanna Ziobronowicz is a former IBJJF World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, member of Reorg charity and owner of Women's Self Defence UK. Drawing on 20 years' experience in martial arts and the security industry, and on her UCL Master's in psychology and linguistics, she delivers workshops to companies and the wider public. To find out more visit- www.womensselfdefence.co.uk