Defense Art

by David Mathena

Overview

With over three decades of martial arts and real world self-defense experience, David Mathena is considered by many as an expert on self-defense. HIs combat-centric approach to martial arts and his blend of classic Karate techniques with law enforcement and military defensive tactics systems yields highly effective results.

Defense Art is Mr. Mathena's life's work which includes technical knowledge and lessons learned over the years, through trial and error, blood, sweat, and tears, victory and defeat. No other modern book contains a more complete picture of the reality of hand-to-hand self-defense in a civilian environment.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162185918
Publisher:	David J. Mathena
Publication date:	10/08/2021
Series:	Self-Defense
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

David J. Mathena has several decades of training and experience in martial arts, including training in Shotokan Karate, Judo, Kenpo, Jujutsu (both Japanese and Brazilian), Han Mu Do, Aikido, law enforcement Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), Strategic Self-Defense Grappling Techniques (SSGT), Krav Maga, Close Personal Engagement Tactics (CPET), Monadnock Defensive Tactics System (MDTS), and Modern Army Combatives.

At the time of publication, he has earned the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) in Shotokan and Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Kenpo. Mr. Mathena has also earned certification through the International Sports Sciences Association as a Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning, and is certified through the American Sports & Fitness Association as a self-defense instructor.

Mr. Mathena has been certified by the U.S. Army as a Modern Army Combatives Instructor and has led over 500 soldiers in hand-to-hand combat practice and instruction. He also is a certified Monadnock Defensive Tactics System Instructor and an American Personal Safety Institute certified Close Personal Engagement Tactics Instructor and Certified Violence Prevention Expert.