Self Defense Made Simple: Easy and Effective Self Protection Whatever Your Age, Size or Skill! Paperback – July 14, 2014

This book does exactly what the title says: it takes some of the basic techniques in self defense and simplifies them. In addition there is some attention given in the beginning to explaining the difference in some of the styles of fighting arts out there to help educate a beginner in honing in on what may best suit that individual. And while no book or video can take the place of actual training, it provides a good base of simple techniques in a pinch, and a good foundation to somebody that may be interested in expanding their education in the future. Having studied several styles myself, I still like to refer back to this book as a way to use those basics to tie everything together. The final thing that I liked about this book was the author's tone and style of writing. I have read some material from other authors that has come across as overly dogmatic, even to the point of being condescending or could be perceived as intimidating to somebody new to the subject. Mr. Pierce presents his material clearly and in a lighter, more casual tone. He impresses the importance of education and awareness in self defense while also stressing the importance of staying positive. Well done.

If you have other books about common sense self defense that shows some blows and blocks then you really don't need another one. I don't know you who is reading this but if this is going to be your first book on the subject then this would be a good book for you. It's easy to read and understand. Has pictures to accompany the text.

this book as stated on the cover is an easy and effective self protection manual regardless of your size, age , skill. as someone who has taken years of martial arts i found this book to be well written, actions clearly demonstrated with pictures and full of useful advice on how to not be a victim and if it is inevitable, how to effectively retaliate and escape. there are chapters on strikes you can use such as fist, open palm, fingers, knee, foot and elbow and vulnerable body parts to use them against. there is info on weapon defense against guns, knife and bat and chapters on body conditioning. as stated by the author phil pierce you stand a greater chance of being injured by a popping champagne cork then a deranged psycho on the street but if you are, you stand a better chance of surviving if you practice the techniques in this book. whether you are a novice in self defense or have previous instruction, you and your loved ones can benefit from this book. Highly recommended.

A general study book if you are just starting yoour self defense or safety training. Simply written with many illustrations that help in understanding the repeatative script. Good for women and others under the age of 30 years old.

It is unfortunate we live in a day and age when books such as this necessary. I live near a major Texas city and half of the nightly news involves attacks on people, many of whom have put themselves into a position making victimization likely. Almost nightly I see stories where someone is assaulted in a parking lot just after leaving a shop or store. In this book Phil describes situations to avoid, weapons you can use including your hands and feet. The part I consider most important is that he stresses avoidance is the best technique. In flight or fight, flight is best. He emphasizes one should try to leave a situation but never taken to another location. The attacker wanting to transport you, can have nothing good in mind.Once in a while, a story is broadcast where the victim fights back and wins, usually because of the element of surprise.Good book. One females especially would be wise to read.

I was looking for self defense and I found it with this book.

How to defend yourself in an unexpected situation. The writer breaks it down into simple strategies. No meditation. No complex moves. Just effective defense actions that open an opportunity to get away.

Well written with lots of good advice.

As an self-defense instructor I found many interesting information inside this very great book

Easy to understand and very concise. An excellent guide illustrating psychological as well practical elements of self defence. A must have tool in your self defence toolkit.

Clear instruction in simple techniques that work. The author is also very realistic about defending yourself from an attack - it'll be confusing & messy, so you have to go hard & fast. Training absolutely will help you to develop power & speed. I love Phil Pierce's books - I would give 10 stars if I could.

O.K. for getting an introduction of all the basivs about self defense the book is quiet god.And there are alot of pictures in the book to show the attacks and the explanations are quiet good.What I dislike in this book:1. To understand in total and use it you need the authors other book which is not obvious from the title.2. I miss a clear concept and a strategy something like how to ....Which is given in other books I read3. Some of the attack methods seem to me speciousThere is quiet alot of material in the book so you just get a little bit of everything but nothing complete.So it's not a bad book but I think there are better ones on the market and I even read some of them.

A good book with practical easily applied advice with avoidance and awareness of situations that may lead to violence emphasized as the starting point to staying safe and simple techniques to apply to give you time and space to escape should you be unable to avoid confrontation.