How To Be Your Own Bodyguard, Nick Hughes
How To Be Your Own Bodyguard, Nick Hughes
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How To Be Your Own Bodyguard
Self Defense For Men And Women From A Lifetime Of Protecting Clients In Hostile Environments

Author: Nick Hughes

Narrator: Nick Hughes

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

MASTER THE SKILLS OF A BODYGUARD AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF EVER BEING A CRIME VICTIMNow you don't have to be rich enough to hire your own bodyguard. You can learn the skills in this book and take care of yourself the way the pros do.WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?“How To Be Your Own Bodyguard” is an invaluable reference for:• Anybody who wants to significantly reduce their risk of ever being a victim of a crime.• People smart enough to figure out there’s more to self-defense than learning how to fight• Anyone who travels for business or pleasure.• Professional Close Protection Agents• People who want to try and avoid trouble rather than fight their way out of it.• Teens going off to college.• Martial artists• Law Enforcement OfficersNot only does the book explain how to keep you and your loved ones safe from criminals, but it also covers mindset training, which martial arts to pick, resources used by professional bodyguards, and more. There are chapters on where you should stay in a hotel, the safest places on an aircraft, how to conduct a threat analysis like a pro, staying safe in your car, and dealing with blue light bandits.THIS BOOK WILL TEACH YOU:• That your car windows are actually stronger if they’re down a quarter of an inch if a mob is trying to break them.• Why riots and contact lenses don’t mix• The four unconscious things that bad guys do before they attack you• Why RUN HIDE FIGHT during an Active Killer Event is wrong, and what works better.• How criminals select their victims• Why “Soft Skills” constitute 75% of self-protection, and exactly what they are• A less than $10 security kit that will keep you safe in sketchy hotels and much more.Critically acclaimed by industry professionals, it includes a bonus home security checklist.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Goran on November 03, 2011

The best thing about Nick Hughes’s book is not the wealth of sound advice or the real-world experience, it’s Nick himself and the way he writes. His style is so vivid that you feel you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with him (or maybe head to shoulder, since he’s 6’6!) as Nick deals with a never-e......more

Goodreads review by Fer on June 26, 2020

Estaba buscando un libro sobre alerta situacional y este fue el que encontré. No es un libro sobre defensa personal, sino prevención de situaciones de riesgo en la calle, el hogar, el trabajo y otros entornos lo que implica un alcance mucho mayor al saber tirar golpes y usar un arma. Me quedo mucho c......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on June 25, 2019

I don't remember how I stumbled on this book, but I'm glad I did - I found it very useful, thought provoking and engaging to read. The only thing that slowed me in reading it was that I had been in the habit of reading on my walk to and from work, but once a bit into the book I became paranoid that t......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on September 03, 2019

Great overall book that is a must read if you are serious about self protection. It mostly advocated situational awareness and some of the soft skills needed to avoid or deescilate dangerous situations. The end covers several fighting styles and the pros and cons of each as well as weapons. Also cov......more

Goodreads review by John Galt on July 04, 2019

Real, actionable ideas This book is full of practical, actionable ideas on “self protection.” Highly recommended for anyone, anywhere. I quickly started following some of the author’s suggestions.......more