By Barry Davies SAS Active Library - Self Defence Paperback – 19 Jun. 2001

Easily understood and clearly written, the book is worth reading.

It's a worn cliche but I don't usually write a review however this product prompted me to, I was horrified to learn that word for word, image for image it is identical to the Collins Gem SAS Self-Defence editions, the only worthy difference is the larger print. The same criticisms apply for both texts. I would strongly recommended ALL-IN FIGHTING (W E Fairbairn), SAS and Elite Forces Guide Extreme Unarmed Combat: Hand-To-Hand Fighting Skills from the World's Elite Military Units (Martin J. Dougherty)and Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-defense and Combative Techniques (Darren Levine) to anyone who wishes to learn practical easy-to-use applications for self defence, combatives and streetfighting.I've a long history in Wing Chun, Jeet Kune do and Kickboxing but actually in my experience the three books mentioned above are much more conducive to a practical fluid fluent defence in a real life situation without clogging your mind up in a hundred superfluous stances and techniques which in all actuality buy your opponent much more time.

As described, Great Item

This book is an excellent self-defence book, but I don't think it deserves to strongly associate itself with the SAS.I didn't buy this book to learn techniques to ground people, but I did expect the book to show self-defence with the combination of physical strength, rather than using household objects as weapons; I don't imagine SAS soldiers would use kettle cord or deodorant can to fend off an attack!In my view, the book is focused towards females and throws some excellent examples of how to defend yourself and a whole chapter is dedicated to attacks on women. The book summarises all sorts of attacks, ranging from situations involving the house / car to being groped in a night club!However, I feel the book is an excellent read and would recommend anyone who is not physically confident in themselves. Physically confident people may wish to try another book.

Nice book on self defense by a guy or actually know about and has used it. Good section about household items that can be used, which is very helpful for any intruders.