Practical Karate Volume 6: Self-Defense in Special Situations

by Donn F. Draeger

"Practical Karate 6" is the final volume of the classic six-volume series by "Masatoshi Nakayama" and "Donn Draeger." Beginning with tactics for dealing with automobile situations, escalating to tied-hand situations, then switchblade, chain, meat clever, and razor attacks, and finishing with tactics for dealing with handgun attacks, the authors cover a wide range of effective responses in situations calling for advanced tactics. This volume helps to replace false confidence with an ability to make a quick, realistic appraisal of a dangerous situation and take the correct countermeasures for personal safety

Genres: Martial Arts

149 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1963

About the author

From Wikipedia:

Donald 'Donn' Frederick Draeger (April 15, 1922 – October 20, 1982) was an expert practitioner of Asian martial arts, an author of several martial arts books, and a United States Marine. Draeger was widely known and respected in the martial arts community, and was a leading martial arts researcher.

Throughout his life, Draeger was known by his nickname 'Donn.' He held the rank of Captain during peacetime and Major during wartime in the Marine Corps. Draeger's tombstone reflects his peacetime rank of Captain. He spent several decades of his life in the Pacific area and Japan, becoming well acquainted with several classical martial arts of the region. Today, he is probably best known for his martial arts scholarship.