Law and Martial Arts: v. 1-5

Synopsis

Focusing on self-defence, Volume 1 explores using excessive force in defending oneself, the requisite 'apprehension' to evoke the self-defence privilege, the differences between 'assault' and 'battery', duty to retreat, and more. Volume 2 expands upon the concepts covered in the first volume. Volume 3 includes sports injuries, instructor negligence, assumption of risk and the effect of consent, 'mutual combat', student discipline, and more. Volume 4 explores state martial arts laws and discusses the potential need for national, uniform martial arts weapon legislation. Volume 5 examines martial artists' deadly ability to inflict injury, handcuffing and leg shackling martial artists in the courtroom, 'fighting stances' and more.