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Protecting yourself is the #1 priority

There are far better ways to protect yourself than to learn how to fight better and in any case, fighting is nothing like you've seen in the movies - fighting is an ugly business.

I'll teach you in simple terms the realities of violence:

What real violence looks like.
How rape statistics hide the truth.
How to change your mindset.
How to take responsibility for your safety.
What is the role of health and fitness.
Which self-defense tools actually work.
How to find self-defense classes you'll love.
How to use pepper sprays and stun guns.
Is a firearm for you? How to get started.
How situational awareness will save you.
How to de-escalate a violent encounter.
How to avoid the freeze response.
What laws you need to know.

Enjoy life in safety

My book is aimed at normal people living normal lives - but who want to learn about protecting themselves and others before a violent encounter happens. Because if it happens - and it can happen to you - it'll be too late to think about it.

I discuss exactly how to stay safe in scenarios commonly found at college; at a party or bar, date rape, walking or jogging, as well the best way to handle home invasions, car jacking, domestic violence and even a gunman in the building.

Sample chapters

Self-defense classes are everywhere, from the local YMCA to the strip-mall dojo's. In the first sample chapter you will learn how to recognize a bad school, and find classes you love that will help you.

The second chapter covers tear gas and pepper sprays - do they really work, and should we be carrying them?

Download the sample chapters

Bonus videos

One of the events that prompted this book was the discovery that many so-called self-defense tools just didn't work. They look scary, they sound scary, but no-one was testing them on people. So I did and captured the results on 20 video's that you get exclusive access to.

Contacting the author

Please feel free to reach out with any comments or questions. You can find me at my website, facebook or twitter.

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