it's not fighting, it's Just self defence

what's inside

True personal stories from Chris’s life. Starting from 9 years old, through to being followed, road rage and pub fights.

Here’s just a handful of many incidents that Chris has experienced over the years,

Most people think self-defence is about fighting.

It isn’t.

Real self-defence starts long before anything physical happens. It starts with awareness. recognising danger, understanding people, and making good decisions before a situation ever becomes a problem.

This book was written for ordinary people. People who are not interested in becoming martial artists.

People who do not want to fight.

People who simply want to feel safer, know what to look out for and know what to do if they ever find themselves in a difficult situation.

A mixture of stories and a practical approach to personal safety, written in plain English, built from real experience.

Topics covered:

Recognise danger before it reaches you.

One move everyone can do that could save your life.

3 words to De-escalate a confrontation

Your natural weapons and how to use them.

Fear, the freeze response and how to find your inner strength. 

Understand what is and isn't Self Defence by UK law.

How to stay safe in your car, on holiday and on the street.

And much more

Every incident has a Beginning, a Middle and an End.

If you can recognise the beginning, you can often change the ending.