This book is the comprehensive, official manual of the widely acclaimed Spikey System of self-defense for women; a proven method that may be used by any woman to defend herself against the threat of violence and sexual assault. Combining approachable text that is newbie-friendly with sophisticated and useful information, this book can be picked up and used by any woman in her daily life. The book is also useful as a learning and teaching aid for qualified teachers and trainers. The learning curve is short, and the exercises are simple and useful. Everything taught is accompanied by high-resolution photographs, with trained student models illustrating a multitude of self-defense scenarios and how these can be overcome.

The Spikey System is based on the author's decades of experience dealing with violent assaults in general, and sexual assaults in particular. It includes both the practical, hands on know-how of how to deal with violence in ANY situation, and the many psychological aspects such a challenge may pose; developing an all-encompassing physical awareness and survival skills.

Though intended to be used alongside with the Spikey instrument of self-protection, that tool can be substituted with many other items that may be readily found in a woman's bag or pocket. Furthermore, most of the curriculum is based on efficient usage of bare hands for one's defense, and does not rely on any special tools.

Anyone may put the techniques to practice under any circumstances, and the book covers self-defense scenarios as diverse as attacks in rooms, cars, staircases, elevators, open areas, and more. Be him big or small, fierce or threatening, no assailant can stand against the power of a determined woman skilled in the usage of the Spikey Methods.

Now, you too can become a member of a group of people who have literally taken their safety into their own hands. May Spikey always be there with you and for you!
About the Author: Sifu Tal is a native Israeli (trained and served as an infantryman) who has been practicing and teaching traditional martial arts for over 30 years now. His main art is Southern Mantis, of the Jook Lum lineage. Though an Israeli, he has spent many years living in the USA. Nowadays, he often travels abroad to give courses worldwide.
Beyond teaching Southern Mantis, sifu Tal is an also expert on practical self-defense applications and psychology, which he has taught extensively to many law enforcement personnel and countless women in specialized courses.

Many years ago, one of Sapir's students heroically fought off a rapist with the kung fu he had taught her. Following that incident, sifu realized that most women would not have fared well under such conditions, not even after having been instructed with useful empty-handed self-defense. It was then that he began a research that lead to the creation of Spikey, which is now the hallmark of his self-defense teachings.

Spikey is a power-enhancing tool, designed to increase female self-awareness on the streets and significantly strengthen the self-protection capabilities of any lady. The design of Spikey has been significantly influenced by sifu's intimate knowledge of pressure points (a hallmark of his Jook Lum Mantis system), as well as his decades-long experience helping people deal with daily threats. Sifu Sapir has been traveling the world with the Spikey program, teaching in diverse locals across the USA, Europe, the Middle East and as far away as Japan.