How is Kelly McCann qualified to write this authoritative self-defense manual? In addition to being Black Belt’s 2008 Self-Defense Instructor of the Year, he is a former U.S. Marine Corps special-missions officer responsible for counterterrorism and counter-narcotics. For decades, he's taught combatives to civilians and government and military personnel. In this guide, he explains the use-of-force continuum and teaches you how to avoid potentially violent encounters by using "pre-incident indicators." His techniques are practical and proven in the real world. The philosophy of "less is more" results in a succinct fighting system that is drawn from the author’s experience, as well as the collective experience of his clients around the world.