Self defence starts before it starts
Most people don’t grow up learning how to stay safe.
They just assume nothing bad will ever happen to them — until something makes them stop and think.This page is for people who:- are concerned about their own safety or someone they care about
- don’t want to spend years learning a martial art
- don’t know where to start with self defenceNo experience needed.
Self defence isn’t just about learning to fight
A lot of people think self defence means:- learning lots of techniques
training for years
- getting punched in the faceIn reality, most personal safety comes down to:- awareness
- decision-making
- understanding risk
- and avoiding the mistakes that get people hurtI know this because I’ve made them all — so you don’t have to.That’s where self defence really begins
I know this because I’ve made them all — so you don’t have to.That’s where self defence really begins
Where most people go wrong with self defence
Most people don’t get caught out because they’re weak or untrained.They get caught out because they misunderstand what danger actually looks like.It usually shows up as:- not being aware of what’s happening around them
- letting someone get too close
- assuming “it won’t happen to me”
- reacting too late, once the situation has already startedBy the time they realise something is wrong, they’re already on the back foot.
This guide shares what I’ve learned after four decades of teaching and surviving
— to help you stay safer in the moments that matter most.
A simple guide to help you think more clearly
I’ve put together a short, practical guide called:20 Dangerous Mistakes People Make About Self-Defence
It’s written for people who:
✅have no background in martial arts
✅ want realistic advice, not bravado
✅ would rather avoid trouble than fight
It doesn’t teach techniques.It helps you think more clearly about safety.
The system that Eddie teaches is practical, principle based and easy to learn. It fittingly supported the Royal Marines close combat programme.
– Royal Marines Close Combat Chief Instructor
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Who wrote this?
My name is Eddie Quinn.I was stabbed six times at 18 with no self defence training.That experience led me to spend over 40 years teaching self defence to everyday people, as well as military and police instructors.This guide shares the mistakes I learned the hard way — so you don’t have to.
This is where self defence really begins.If you’ve been searching for self defence, this is your first step.
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