Knack Self-Defense for Women

Chris Wright-Martell began his martial arts career at age six, when he took up judo. At eight, he started in with karate, and by 11, he was a junior instructor in both areas. By the time he entered college at UMass-Amherst, he'd studied over 20 different types of martial arts. After a brief stint as a dance instructor, Chris found his way back to his martial arts roots. In 2002, he founded the Modern Self-Defense Center, which specializes in contemporary self-defense training. Visit him at www.modernselfdefense.com Chris, and his self-defense techniques, has been featured several times on ABC news. Kristen Jensen became a photo journalist after twenty-five years of modeling for the Wilhelmina and Ford agencies, and is today a leading lifestyle and portrait photographer, distinguished for the modern, candid style she has brought to capturing the elusive beauty of everything from weddings to the latest trends in the fashion modeling industry. She lives in Bethel, Connecticut. Visit her at kristenjensen.com.She is also the author of How to Start a Home-based Wedding Photography Business on the Fall 2011 list.