As the author of several books on martial arts and combat, I have been looking for quality books that can be added to my library. If there is a book in my library, it is definitely worth having. One of the books is the work of Dr. Karl J. Duff, "martial arts and law."
What I will do in this review is to outline some of the key points raised by the author, concerning possible criminal and civil legitimacy, if you may have to use the skills you have learned in actual self-defense.
One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% right, this may not be the case in legal systems and/or civil cases. What I am introducing here is a review of the author's book and his views on the matter. Although we all share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my views on many of the things in this book are completely different from those of the authors. You need to read the materials provided, do some research on yourself, and then form your own point of view.
1. Fight or not fight:
In this section, the authors present some of the benefits of the martial forces used by trained defenders in self-defense situations. From a legal point of view, the use of martial forces should only be the martial force needed to stop an attacker from going on strike. For example, if a drunkard walks in front of a woman, just glaring at her and possibly making some outdated comments, it is not appropriate to break his knee. However, if the same person attempts to sexually assault the same woman, breaking his knee may be interpreted as an appropriate response.
As always, you should try to avoid any situations that might encounter an attacker. However, as we all know, this is not entirely possible or realistic, because an attacker can come from anywhere, although there are many situations that can be avoided.
2. What is self-defense:
As the author clearly points out in this section, a word alone does not justify your attack as a defender. This is not only a legal point of view, but also a very good suggestion of common sense. Imagine how many times you bend over and are ready to talk to someone. Now, I will first agree that there are things that can be said to require a physical response. However, there are more things that are not there.
Another benefit raised here is the basic legal premise that if you have legal rights somewhere, then you have no legal obligation to retreat to avoid confrontation. Now the author believes that as a martial artist, you do have an obligation to avoid confrontation, so you should try to retreat from a structure, although legally you are not obligated to do so.
This section also includes the author's reproduction of the self-defense formula, in order to enable you to use the various things that are necessary for the attacker's self-defense in a legal and reasonable manner. If you use your skills to protect yourself, the author will also consider what should be considered. They include the following:
One. The level of force used, fatal and non-fatal, disabling techniques, limiting technology, etc.
The consequences of using disproportionate force in the bay.
C. Your defensive duration, etc.
This section concludes with 18 different scenarios that show examples of correct and incorrect ways to deal with attackers' various attacks. When looking at these examples, it's important to remember that what the author is trying to teach you is not the technology itself, but the reaction behind each situation, not the individual technology.
3. Defend the third person:
The law clearly states that a person can defend a third party. However, when one does this, they are still bound by the same laws they follow when defending themselves. Therefore, the defender defending the third party basically occupies another person's position.
As mentioned in the previous section, the authors showcase five different scenarios that serve as examples of defending third parties and martial forces that apply to each situation.
4. Case, judge, karate and self-defense:
The author cites some legal cases involving martial artists. These are very interesting readings and some deep and impressive moments.
5. Tournaments and liabilities:
The authors put forward some very effective ideas that anyone who has held the smallest competition in the dojo needs to solve this problem in order to keep themselves away from hot water and off-site systems.
I have learned one thing myself, and unfortunately, the difficult way is always to consult a lawyer and let him/her keep it.
Remember forever CYA [cover your ass]!
6. Karate weapons and law:
This part is quite short and mainly covers nunchukas and shurikens or throwing stars. This section cites some legal cases and provides a brief description.
7. Judgment results:
In the last section, the authors provide some very practical advice to those who may find themselves in situations where they need self-defense. The recommendations are basically as follows:
One. Avoid confrontation if possible.
If the bay is unavoidable, you can only use as much power as you need to stop the attack.
C. Train your answers to match the answers of potential attackers while training.
d. Study the laws of your residence and, if possible, look for existing cases for review.
Although I don't necessarily agree with the letter and the author, I totally like this book and think it is a very thought-provoking work. Anyone interested in protecting themselves from legal attacks should read it. . And actual physical attacks.
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