Self Defence for Beginners
A simple place to start — even if you’ve never trained
Most people don’t grow up learning how to stay safe.They just assume it will never happen to them.This page is for people who want to understand:• Why self defence isn’t just about techniques
• What beginners and experienced martial artists often get wrong
• Where to start — without feeling stupid or overwhelmedNo experience needed.
You don’t need to become a fighter
A lot of beginners think self defence means:• Learning complex techniques
• Training five times a week
• Getting in a ring and punched in the faceIn reality, most personal safety comes down to awareness, decisions,
and understanding risk — long before anything physical is needed.That’s what this guide is about.
The most common beginner mistake
The biggest mistake beginners make
isn’t lack of strength or technique.
It’s believing myths about self defence:• I’d just fight back
• I’d know what to do
• Training once or twice would be enough
• Martial arts = Self Defence
Those beliefs often create a false sense of security.
A free guide to help beginners understand what matters
I’ve put together a short, clear 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.
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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
Who wrote this?
My name is Eddie Quinn.I’ve spent decades teaching self defence to complete beginners,
not because they want to fight, but because they want to get home safely.This guide is simply a good place to start.
A Sensible Place to Start.If you’ve been searching “self defence for beginners”, this is a good first step.Download the guide and take five minutes to understand what really matters.
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