Quick Defense: Practical Self-Defense for Real-World Threats

Practical Self-Defense for Real-World Threats

When danger arrives suddenly, complex plans are difficult to remember. Quick Defense focuses on a manageable set of practical defensive concepts that ordinary people can understand and practice. David Burnell explains why awareness, movement, boundaries, balance, and decisive action matter, while reminding readers that prevention and escape are always preferable to a physical confrontation. Designed as a straightforward handbook, this book offers an accessible starting point for developing confidence and making more useful decisions during real-world threats.

The book is organized around a focused set of essential ideas, allowing readers to understand the purpose behind a response rather than memorize endless sequences. Burnell emphasizes clear priorities: recognize the problem, create and preserve options, respond proportionately, and move to safety as soon as possible. The approach draws on an instructor's experience simplifying difficult concepts for people with different levels of experience.

Quick Defense works as both an introduction and a refresher. Readers will learn why realistic expectations, regular practice, and sound decision-making matter more than impressive demonstrations. Its aim is usable preparedness for the unexpected, grounded in common sense and personal responsibility.

Available formats: Downloadable EPUB eBook or MP3 audiobook. This is a digital product, not a physical book.