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Self Defense Books

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected
The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen
When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake
Principles of Personal Defense
Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques
In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection
On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace
Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right To Self Defense
How to Beat Up Anybody: An Instructional and Inspirational Karate Book by the World Champion – The Satirical Self-Defense Comedy from the Star of 30 Rock
100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation
A Professional's Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations
Cheap Shots, Ambushes, and Other Lessons: A Down and Dirty Book on Streetfighting and Survival
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Kid-Napped In Cartagena by Michael BalkindMy Fight / Your Fight by Ronda RouseyThe Frailty Myth by Colette DowlingBloomer Girls by Debra A. ShattuckDust Bowl Girls by Lydia Reeder
Non-Fiction About Women in Sports
341 books — 96 voters
Take Me On by Katie McGarryThe Knockout by Sajni PatelWill The Real Abi Saunders Please Stand Up? by Sara HantzBruised by Sarah SkiltonGypsy Girl by Kathryn James
YA Girls in Martial Arts and Combat Sports
38 books — 26 voters

Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen AshleyWild Man by Kristen AshleyRock Chick Redemption by Kristen AshleyUntil November by Aurora Rose ReynoldsRock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Romantic Suspense-Climatic stories that have our hearts racing
353 books — 193 voters
Below the Belt by Bradley J. SteinerThe Gift of Fear by Gavin de BeckerMeditations on Violence by Rory MillerSurvive by Debbie GardnerFight Like a Girl...and Win by Lori Hartman Gervasi
Best books for women's self-defense
8 books — 2 voters

The Cavalier by Israh AziziGraceling by Kristin CashorePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderTouch of Power by Maria V. SnyderThe Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Fighting Fantasy
52 books — 46 voters

Quotes Tagged “Self Defense”

Cassandra Clare
“ Beautiful girls should know how to defend themselves against the advances of gentlemen. ”
― Cassandra Clare
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Deanna Raybourn
“ I had often been complimented, inveigled, caressed, and otherwise importuned in my travels. and it was my experience that a few sharp minuten--tiny pins meant to fix a butterfly to a card--when judiciously applied to an offender's person invariably rendered him apologetic. ...more ”
― Deanna Raybourn, An Unexpected Peril
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Videos Tagged “Self Defense”

iPad Edition of Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals
iPad Edition of Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals
Improvised Weapons - Ceramic Knife
Improvised Weapons - Ceramic Knife
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Groups Tagged "Self Defense"

Everything Self Defense Books related to Self Defense - authors/books interested and/or involved in anything relating to…more
34 members, last active 13 years ago
Personal Defense This is all about risk reduction, safety and defense minded material. Self defense, firearms, de…more
8 members, last active 15 years ago
North East Wing Chun Student Association Book Club This book club is for members of the North East Wing Chun Student Association practicing in the …more
2 members, last active 10 years ago
Genus Rex Reading Group This is a Reading list for anybody interested in the Genus Rex Program or the ideas discussed by…more
2 members, last active 14 years ago