Complete Idiot's Guide to Self-Defense

by Chris Harris

You're no idiot, of course! You know it's not wise to venture into a dark alley alone late at night, and you always tell your kids not to talk to strangers. But when it comes to preventing--and handling--an attack against yourself, your home, or your family, you feel closer to the Cowardly Lion than Braveheart. Don't buy a bulletproof vest just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Self-Defense is your best bet for maximum protection, short of hiring an NFL lineman as your bodyguard. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 1999

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone should read this. There are sections specifically for elderly or otherwise disadvantaged people, as well as advice on staying safe in pretty much every situation. A lot of this book is aimed at prevention, with a couple sections on blocks and strikes. There are also sections on home, car, and personal protection devices. It is a very reader-friendly book, and I absolutely recommend this to anyone.

[Maro Ross · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking for technique s and strategies and found little until the end on how to handle a personal attack. At times the book seemed to go overboard bordering on paranoia. My suggestion is read the last chapter and skim through the rest that you find interesting.

[Daelith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some good points. Most of it was common sense though.