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Self Defence Books
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.18 — 54,202 ratings — published 1997
Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,903 ratings — published 2008
Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,060 ratings — published 2011
The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.06 — 354 ratings — published 2009
Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,568 ratings — published 1975
Principles of Personal Defense (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.53 — 883 ratings — published 1972
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,295 ratings — published 1716
When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,531 ratings — published
Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right To Self Defense (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.59 — 571 ratings — published 2014
How to Defend Yourself in 3 Seconds or Less: Self Defence Secrets You Need to Know (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.53 — 81 ratings — published 2013
A Professional's Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.08 — 102 ratings — published 1996
Strong on Defense (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.34 — 95 ratings — published
Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,416 ratings — published 1992
Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,277 ratings — published 2014
Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.92 — 145 ratings — published 2000
The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.10 — 2,101 ratings — published 2010
In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.28 — 408 ratings — published 1980
Mind, Body, and a little Violence: A holistic look at self-defence (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
Moderní sebeobrana (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.65 — 270 ratings — published 2022
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It (Kitty Collins, #1)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.66 — 56,214 ratings — published 2023
Black Medicine, Vol. III: Low Blows (Black Medicine)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 1981
The Principles of Unarmed Combat (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.00 — 9 ratings — published 2011
Special Forces Unarmed Combat Guide: Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills From The World's Most Elite Military Units (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.80 — 66 ratings — published 2010
Systema Health: 25 Practises For A Lifetime Of Health, Fitness and Wellbeing (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.39 — 31 ratings — published
Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.10 — 464 ratings — published 2007
Effective Martial Arts Training with No Equipment or Partner vol. 1: Functional strength, Balance and Explosive power (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 2.57 — 30 ratings — published 2012
The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.62 — 435 ratings — published 2013
The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.54 — 754 ratings — published 2006
Taekwondo: A Technical Manual (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.28 — 18 ratings — published 2010
Girl's Guide to Predators (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.97 — 30 ratings — published 2010
HOW DANGEROUS MEN THINK And How to Stay Safe for Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.17 — 23 ratings — published 2001
Death on Your Doorstep: One Hundred One Weapons in the Average Home (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
Fight Like a Girl: An empowering self-defence guide for all women (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.59 — 29 ratings — published
Fight Back (A Women's Guide to Self-Defence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
Self-Defence Guide For Women and Girls. FIGHTING BACK. Women's Self-Defence Techniques and Advice.: What you need to know to survive an attack on the street or in your home. (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
Taekwondo Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.32 — 14 ratings — published 2003
Sebeobrana ženy (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,812 ratings — published
Taekwon-Do: From White Belt to Yellow Belt (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.00 — 1 rating — published 2002
Manuel de défense à l'usage des jeunes femmes quiveulent se libérer des stéréotypes (Pocket Book)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.00 — 5 ratings — published
SAS and Special Forces Self Defence Handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.67 — 3 ratings — published
Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.93 — 398 ratings — published
The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting: Techniques to Disable Anyone in Seconds Using Minimal Force (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.48 — 42 ratings — published 2007
Flounder (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.07 — 889 ratings — published 2020
Principles-Based Instruction for Self-Defense (And Maybe Life)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.33 — 39 ratings — published
Laying the Ghost (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.42 — 258 ratings — published 2007
501 Unarmed Self-Defense Skills (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 2.92 — 12 ratings — published
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.06 — 13,808 ratings — published 1993
Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.21 — 717 ratings — published 1977
Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques, Vol. 3 (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.28 — 492 ratings — published 1977
“Since no one wishes to become a weakling in the first place, it would make sense to turn to self-defence.”
― Resistance To Intolerance
― Resistance To Intolerance
“No legal system obliges people to sit passively and accept an unlawful attack upon themselves: there is always a right to take action in self-defence.”
― International Law: A Very Short Introduction
― International Law: A Very Short Introduction
