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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.18 — 53,787 ratings — published 1997
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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,900 ratings — published 2008
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Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,054 ratings — published 2011
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The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting 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 — 355 ratings — published 2009
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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,549 ratings — published 1975
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Principles of Personal Defense Principles of Personal Defense (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.53 — 878 ratings — published 1972
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,234 ratings — published 1716
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When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake 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 — 1,509 ratings — published
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Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right To Self Defense Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right To Self Defense (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.60 — 569 ratings — published 2014
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How to Defend Yourself in 3 Seconds or Less: Self Defence Secrets You Need to Know 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
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Strong on Defense Strong on Defense (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 95 ratings — published
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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 1,414 ratings — published 1992
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Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life 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 — 3,255 ratings — published 2014
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Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 3.92 — 143 ratings — published 2000
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The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as self-defence)
avg rating 4.10 — 2,094 ratings — published 2010
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In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection 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
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How to Kill Men and Get Away With It (Kitty Collins, #1) How to Kill Men and Get Away With It (Kitty Collins, #1)
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avg rating 3.66 — 54,854 ratings — published 2023
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Black Medicine, Vol. III: Low Blows (Black Medicine) Black Medicine, Vol. III: Low Blows (Black Medicine)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 1981
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The Principles of Unarmed Combat The Principles of Unarmed Combat (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 9 ratings — published 2011
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Systema Health: 25 Practises For A Lifetime Of Health, Fitness and Wellbeing 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
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Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques 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 — 463 ratings — published 2007
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Effective Martial Arts Training with No Equipment or Partner vol. 1: Functional strength, Balance and Explosive power 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
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The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.63 — 435 ratings — published 2013
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The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.54 — 753 ratings — published 2006
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Taekwondo: A Technical Manual Taekwondo: A Technical Manual (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.28 — 18 ratings — published 2010
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Girl's Guide to Predators Girl's Guide to Predators (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.97 — 30 ratings — published 2010
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HOW DANGEROUS MEN THINK And How to Stay Safe for Life 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
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Death on Your Doorstep: One Hundred One Weapons in the Average Home 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
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Fight Like a Girl: An empowering self-defence guide for all women 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
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Fight Back (A Women's Guide to Self-Defence Fight Back (A Women's Guide to Self-Defence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
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Taekwondo Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts) Taekwondo Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.29 — 14 ratings — published 2003
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Sebeobrana ženy Sebeobrana ženy (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
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Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,791 ratings — published
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Taekwon-Do: From White Belt to Yellow Belt Taekwon-Do: From White Belt to Yellow Belt (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.00 — 1 rating — published 2002
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Manuel de défense à l'usage des jeunes femmes quiveulent se libérer des stéréotypes 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
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SAS and Special Forces Self Defence Handbook SAS and Special Forces Self Defence Handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.67 — 3 ratings — published
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Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.93 — 396 ratings — published
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The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting: Techniques to Disable Anyone in Seconds Using Minimal Force 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 3.44 — 41 ratings — published 2007
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Flounder Flounder (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.07 — 882 ratings — published 2020
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Principles-Based Instruction for Self-Defense (And Maybe Life) Principles-Based Instruction for Self-Defense (And Maybe Life)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.33 — 39 ratings — published
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Laying the Ghost Laying the Ghost (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 3.42 — 257 ratings — published 2007
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501 Unarmed Self-Defense Skills 501 Unarmed Self-Defense Skills (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 2.92 — 12 ratings — published
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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.06 — 13,744 ratings — published 1993
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.21 — 716 ratings — published 1977
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques, Vol. 3 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques, Vol. 3 (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.28 — 491 ratings — published 1977
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training, Vol. 2 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as self-defence)
avg rating 4.21 — 748 ratings — published 1977
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Terry Pratchett
“Adora Belle fought back, and to make sure fought back even before she was attacked.”
Terry Pratchett, Going Postal

Marc MacYoung
“Self-defense is much, much more than being able to fight. If you don’t think so, go out and just learn Jeet Kune Do. I’ll see you at your funeral.”
Marc MacYoung, Cheap Shots, Ambushes, and Other Lessons: A Down and Dirty Book on Streetfighting and Survival

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