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The New Superpower for Women: Trust Your Intuition, Predict Dangerous Situations, and Defend Yourself from the Unthinkable Paperback – August 8, 2017

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It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to pick you as a target. This empowering guide for women to protect themselves and their loved ones, from a self-defense expert and longtime veteran of law enforcement, combines commonsense advice on staying safe with concrete actions on what to do if find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Acts of terror. Kidnapping. Cyberstalking. Campus assaults. Getting drugged at a party by a “friend.” One out of four women will be a victim of a crime or assault in her lifetime. Don’t let this be you.

In The New Superpower for Women, Steve Kardian, a thirty-year veteran of law enforcement, FBI defense tactics instructor, and an expert on the criminal mind, demonstrates how to become a “hard target” and not a “soft target” by simply trusting your gut. Additionally, he shows how the habits of safety can become an integral part of your daily routine.

This guide is your essential resource to understanding how to stay safe in today’s world, whether you’re experiencing unwelcome attention, feel threatened in a large crowd, or are facing online harassment. Kardian shares proven safety tips, shows how to be proactive in identifying potential trouble, and illustrates defense techniques specially created to enhance the physical strengths of a woman. Real-life stories and examples are included to demonstrate what criminals look for in a victim. You will learn how to avoid being targeted and what to do in a confrontation.

Be prepared. Know the habits of safety to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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"The New Superpower for Women is a must-read for all women so that they will never have to hear the words “You are lucky to be alive.” It is a must-read for all parents so that they will never have to go through what my mom and dad did. All of Steve’s passion for women’s safety, his long history in law enforcement, which includes serving as an FBI defense tactics instructor, has been poured into this book. Using real-life scenarios, Steve explains what happens in the moments leading up to an assault and shows that how we respond in those seconds can affect our safety.

Although the perpetrator in my case was a stranger, overwhelmingly it is someone who we know and trust that commits the crime. This book arms us with concrete ways to protect ourselves in these situations as well. Steve also recognizes that crime is never the victim’s fault. Especially in cases of sexual violence, survivors are often blamed and shamed into silence. Steve shatters the silence of sexual violence and equips us with the tools to better defend ourselves.

Shining a light on a culture that too often condones sexual assault and blames survivors, this book illuminates the key to unlocking every woman’s superpower—trusting her own intuition."--Angela Rose, Founder and Executive Director of Promoting Awareness/Victim Empowerment (PAVE)

“Steve Kardian has a fantastic new book it’s called the New Super Power For Women. Check it out and give to the women in your life, it might save a life!” —Dr. Mehmet Oz

“The New Super Power For Women is an encyclopedia of safety that may very well save your life.” —Megan Alexander, National Correspondent, Inside Edition

“One of the best books I’ve read on the fundamentals of personal self-defense. NO BS approach.” —Kevin Seaman, Foremost Authority on Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do

About the Author

Steve Kardian spent more than thirty years as a career law enforcement officer, including time as an FBI defense tactics instructor. He is a partner at Defend University, a self-defense program created specifically for women that has trained and educated over 100,000 women of all ages. Kardian has dedicated his career to teaching women about safety, risk reduction, and crime prevention. He holds a 3rd degree black belt and the title of professor in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Kardian has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Real Simple, Women’s Day, and Cosmopolitan. He appears regularly as an expert in national media, including Fox News, Fox and Friends, Fox Business, CNN, Inside Edition, Headline News, Nightline, The Meredith Vieira Show, Kathy Lee & Hoda, Dr. Drew, and Dr. Phil. He lives in Westchester, New York, and is the author of The New Superpower for Women.

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The New Superpower for Women FOREWORD
When I was seventeen years old, I was kidnapped from a shopping mall in broad daylight, taken to an isolated location, and sexually assaulted.

I was in a parking lot, getting into my car after my shift at Woodfield Mall in a suburb of Chicago where I was working to pay for my upcoming college expenses. When I saw a man approaching me, all my internal alarms went off. He looked menacing and walked in an odd way. The parking lot was empty. It seemed that he was following me. I had an urge to run but ignored the messages my intuition was sending me, partly because I didn’t know where to run and partly because I didn’t want to cause a scene. I had been singing out loud and was embarrassed that he had heard me.

As I put my key into the lock of my car, a shadow came up behind me. Before I knew it, there was a knife at my throat and I was in the back seat of a car that was parked right across from mine. After I was assaulted, he drove me to a parking garage, set me free, and told me to count to one hundred while he made his getaway. During the time I was held captive and powerless, I managed to consciously catalog details about his car and face, and that information led to his later arrest. He was a repeat sex offender who was on parole for murdering a fifteen-year-old girl named Julie Angel.

That was twenty years ago, and the experience profoundly changed my life. I became a survivor activist and founded Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), a national nonprofit organization that helps to prevent sexual violence and empower survivors. When Steve Kardian heard my story, one of the first things he said to me was “You are lucky to be alive.” I’ve learned that statistically, the chances of my surviving that experience and seeing my parents and family again were less than 5 percent.

The New Superpower for Women is a must-read for all women so that they will never have to hear the words “You are lucky to be alive.” It is a must-read for all parents so that they will never have to go through what my mom and dad did.

All of Steve’s passion for women’s safety, his long history in law enforcement, which includes serving as an FBI defense tactics instructor, has been poured into this book. Using real-life scenarios, Steve explains what happens in the moments leading up to an assault and shows that how we respond in those seconds can affect our safety.

Although the perpetrator in my case was a stranger, overwhelmingly it is someone who we know and trust that commits the crime. This book arms us with concrete ways to protect ourselves in these situations as well. Steve also recognizes that crime is never the victim’s fault. Especially in cases of sexual violence, survivors are often blamed and shamed into silence. Steve shatters the silence of sexual violence and equips us with the tools to better defend ourselves.

Shining a light on a culture that too often condones sexual assault and blames survivors, this book illuminates the key to unlocking every woman’s superpower—trusting her own intuition.

Angela Rose

Founder and Executive Director of Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE)

www.ShatteringTheSilence.org

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books (August 8, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501159240
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501159244
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.38 inches

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Steve Kardian is a self-defense and criminal expert who regularly appears on television and in print, including Inside Edition, Dr. Phil, Fox & Friends, CNN, HLN, the Today Show and The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Real Simple, Cosmopolitan, and Men’s Journal. Through his organization, Defend University, he has taught over 200,000 women practical self-defense techniques and strategies. He believes that every woman is capable of learning how to decrease the chances that she will be seen as an easy target, and increase the chances of effectively protecting herself.

In over 30 years in law enforcement as a police officer, detective, chief investigator and FBI defensive tactics instructor, Steve Kardian investigated thousands of crimes against women. He found that most of the women had felt something was ‘off’ about their situation beforehand but didn’t know if - or how - to react to their sense of unease.

In his smart, straightforward book, Kardian explains that people tend to freeze or panic in emergencies because their brain is facing something so utterly shocking and against the norm that at first it can’t even comprehend what’s happening. THE NEW SUPERPOWER FOR WOMEN explains how to use visualization to create an actionable blueprint of what to do and provides reality-based self-defense techniques so you can react quickly to any possible scenario, from active shooters to being stalked by an ex-boyfriend to getting out of an uncomfortable, or even dangerous, social situation.

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Gregory Brainard

This Book is a Life Saver!

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017

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I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of "The New Superpower for Women" because the author and I were recently reconnected 42 years after an event that changed both of our lives.

I don’t remember the first time I met Steve Kardian – mainly because I was dead. Our chance encounter took place one beautiful summer day back in 1974. I was an industrious 8 year old kid and Steve was a mature-beyond-his-years long-haired high school senior out walking with his girlfriend on the beach. In Chapter 6, you will read how he literally pulled me from my grave and breathed life back into my dead body.

A crowd of beach goers looked on in horror and frozen panic. Had it not been for Steve, I may well not be here today. I don’t begrudge the onlookers because they were not equipped to take action. They didn’t care any less than Steve, but they didn’t know what to do and could not overcome their natural responses to the unexpected and horrifying moment.

In this book, Steve passes along what has come naturally to him as well as what he has learned over a lifetime of police and detective work where he has faced hundreds of situations that could have life or death consequences. Steve shares practical insights, adapted martial arts techniques, and techniques to make it our second nature to deal with the unexpected in ways that we never could otherwise.

As a husband and as a father to a beautiful 18 year old daughter, I implore everyone to read this book and share it with your loved ones - male and female, young and old. While Steve focuses on women’s self-defense, the principles of how to tune into your natural instincts, overcome your natural fear responses, and take decisive action can apply to unexpected and dangerous situations that can happen in anyone’s life at any moment. The life that is saved by learning and applying these principles could well be yours or someone you love.

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Carol Ann

A book of knowledge for all females. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017

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Over 10 years ago, I became a Women's Self Defense Instructor under Defend University. I am also a Gracie Purple Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I have had the privileged of working with Steve Kardian on many occasions. Empowering & Educating females is definitely his calling. This book is one of many ways for him to share his knowledge.

This book begins with the story behind Steve's personal life on how his calling was brought to him, without his knowledge at that time. You will read his own situations and other's. You will read on how to "trust your instinct" the first time. Listen to the voice inside of you.

This book includes knowledge and techniques that are INSTINCTIVE for you to learn. Females of all age can do these techniques and a video is available if you learn better by hands on. You can know all the techniques in the world but without being mentally strong, you may not survive. Steve tells you how to become strong and instinctive. You will learn about date rape drugs, ways to get out of a situation and so much more. You will learn how to be a hard target. You will develop a blue print. Having a plan will save you seconds that will save your life.

You have one life. You need to learn how to protect it, survive it and live it. This book is your encyclopedia of safety. You will not be disappointed. It's the perfect gift for your loved one no matter what age. Every college freshman should have this book before entering college. I highly recommend this book.

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Pamela Baker

A Must have book for everyone! MEN & WOMEN!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017

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I say Men & Women MUST have because we all have a responsibility to protect the ones we love by empowering them with the knowledge of what to do in a dangerous situation if it presents itself.
The New Superpower for Women is that key to helping so many women by empowering them with techniques to learn and apply that could be the difference between life and death situations.
Having a back ground in Law Enforcement, Executive Protection, Security and being an avid reader I knew there needed to be a basic instructional book for friends, family and more to learn awareness to surviving a threat. I found it here with Steve Kardian’s book! It is well written with solid first hand quality experience of a professional with years of experience teaching techniques of survival and seeing firsthand the grave situations that can lead to not using them. If more would have implemented just a few of these simple techniques to defend themselves from that unthinkable as it states on the cover of the book so many of our loved ones would still be here today.

After adding this book to your tool box don’t stop there! Everyone needs to be more aware of their surroundings and start putting practical principle use of what they learn daily no matter where they go. Each and everything that Steve covers can be done no matter where you are at in your walk in life. If you are ever near an area where Steve Kardian or his personal trained instructors are holding a self-defense class for women called Defend University, I strongly suggest taking it for more training.
Blessings.

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Helpful Ideas for Protecting Oneself

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023

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I liked the practical ideas and suggestions. I found the illustrations useful. I like the product pros and cons. With practice including visualization, carrying D.A. D. pepper spray on a regular basis and following book instructions, I believe that anyone can be a 'hard target' for predators. The book is more than just a 'read', it's a guide for women to feel and be as safe as possible.

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A good read from an author that cares

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020

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I recommend this book to other women I know along with a tactical pen I own. My only real irritation was in the final chapter about being online/social media. Too much of it seemed redundant and I felt like was for people that would be too sheltered to even pick up the book in the first place. I was hoping for passing rookie lessons on concealing information. The final chapter wasn't an utter disappointment but I gave the book time to digest and can still admit it was a let down in that department.

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Margaret

Thank you for this important safety advice, Steve Kardian!

Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2019

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I bought three copies of this terrific book, one for myself and one for the two most important girls in my life. It is full of great advice and excellent tips for safety. Don’t just read it though, practice it! Your brain is more likely to recall repetitive actions than just words.

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Heard about it on Dr. Phil

Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2019

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Quick read- very easy to understand and LOTS of common sense! Trust you gut-

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