2026 Reading Challenge
Genres

Self Defense


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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Lists

My Fight / Your Fight by Ronda RouseyThe Frailty Myth by Colette DowlingBloomer Girls by Debra A. ShattuckDust Bowl Girls by Lydia ReederHer Own Hero by Wendy L. Rouse
Non-Fiction About Women in Sports
333 books — 81 voters
Bruised by Sarah SkiltonWill The Real Abi Saunders Please Stand Up? by Sara HantzTake Me On by Katie McGarryGypsy Girl by Kathryn JamesGirl Fights Back by Jacques Antoine
YA Girls in Martial Arts and Combat Sports
33 books — 20 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”

Robert Kaiser
“ Trust your intuition. Your personal safety can be directly compromised if you chose to dismiss your intuition. You offer no greater cooperation to a potential attacker than by subconsciously acknowledging certain information, feeling uneasy because of your intuition, but then deciding not to take any action to change the situation. ”
― Robert Kaiser, NEVER A VICTIM - The Definitive Guide to Women's Safety
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Rory Miller
“ A few hours of reading will never protect you from your own bad decisions. ”
― Rory Miller, Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
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Videos Tagged “Self Defense”

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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 12 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
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Firearms & Self Defense This group is for those who are interested in reading about self-defense, mindset, etc. Lawful u…more
9 members, last active 6 years ago