Quick Defense: Practical Self Defense for Real World Threats

Most violence does not begin with punches. It begins with pressure, positioning, and hesitation.Quick Defense is a reality-based guide to personal safety built on awareness, restraint, and decisive action-designed for real people facing real-world threats. This is not a sport manual or a collection of flashy techniques. It is a practical system focused on avoiding danger, recognizing threats early, and responding effectively when escape is still possible.Written by David Burnell, a veteran instructor with decades of experience in operational training, rescue environments, and high-stress decision-making, Quick Defense emphasizes what actually works under pressure-not what looks impressive in a gym.Inside, you'll learn: - How violence really unfolds-and how to recognize it early- Situational awareness and boundary setting that reduce risk- Simple, reliable defensive techniques that function under stress- How to escape grabs, strikes, chokes, and ground threats- Why balance, movement, and decision-making matter more than strength- How to disengage safely and move toward helpEach technique is supported by clear black-and-white instructional illustrations to aid visual learning, while emphasizing that true self-defense requires awareness, judgment, and practice-not memorization.Quick Defense is not about becoming aggressive or fearless. It is about being prepared, present, and capable of acting when it matters.If your goal is not to fight-but to survive, disengage, and go home-this book was written for you.