Self Defense Tips and Tricks Paperback – May 21, 2014

I have read and wrote reviews on several of Sammy Franco’s books in the past. The latest one I have read, “Self-Defense Tips and Tricks.” This 150 page volume has an enormous amount of information that will be of interest to anyone concerned about safety issues. This text is organized into six information packed chapters.Chapter one covers street smart safety tips. Chapter two deals with home protection issues. Chapter three explains workplace safety tips. Chapter four focuses on child safety information. Chapter five explores factors in travel safety. Chapter six provides vital and practical fighting back tips. There is also a detailed glossary of terms section.One of the many reasons I like this book is how each chapter provides an easy to read and review list you can use often for reference purposes. Yes, many of the tips are common sense; however, as we know, “common sense is not so common” and it is always good to review even basic material. This is also a book for those teaching citizen self-defense and protection programs.An excellent book with simple and effective advice for anyone concerned about safety and self-defense.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Co-Author: Police Yawara Stick Techniques: Basic and advanced techniques-Univ. of Illinois Press).

I received this book and scanned it. I can tell that I will enjoy the reading. It is geared toward awareness and how to protect and survive a dangerous attack or potential attack. Most systems do not cover these issues and if they do, they teach it in higher levels. I believe that we all who are interested in self defense, true self defense, need to take action and search beyond. It's up to you to learn on your own to complement what you have learned from an instructor. The number one factor in defense is, " Awareness".

Lot of good info for a female. Also, why are all the actors white attackers? Like other races don’t commit crime.

Another good DIY book for my library - you can NEVER have too many - - -

I've been a Self Defense practitioner for thirty two years and a Police Officer for fifteen. Sammy Franco is one of the best Reality based Self Defense instructors in the world today. So, if you see this guy's name on the cover of a book or a DVD, don' t hesitate! Purchase it!!!

5 stars

I teach self defense to women and kids. This is a very good book to give away to first time students. It does NOT have explanations about self defense techniques, but instead gives you plenty of ideas about making your life safer and more secure. Great advice on home defense, protecting yourself at the office and while traveling abroad. Also good advice on keeping your kids safe. Sammy's other books (and DVDs) teach the actual techniques (striking, grappling, etc) to save your life. His stuff is not about martial arts for exercise or sport. . .they are about the crushing realities of defeating real people who are about to do serious damage to your body. Get his books and DVDs, and get this little book. A great gift to give away to your students.