Self Defense 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 nothing bad will ever happen to them.This page is for people who want to understand:• Why self defense isn’t just about learning techniques
• What beginners and experienced martial artists often get wrong
• Where to start — without feeling awkward, intimidated, or overwhelmedNo experience needed.
You don’t need to become a fighter
A lot of beginners think self defense means:• Learning complicated techniques
• Training five days a week
• Sparring, fighting, or getting hitIn reality, most personal safety comes down to
awareness, decision-making, and understanding risk
— long before anything physical happens.That’s what this guide focuses on.
The most common beginner mistake
The biggest mistake beginners make isn’t lack of strength or skill.It’s believing common myths about self defense:• “I’d just fight back”
• “I’d know what to do”
• “A little training would be enough”
• “Martial arts equals self defense”Those beliefs often create a false sense of confidence — and that’s where people get hurt.
A free guide to help beginners
understand what really matters
I’ve put together a short, clear guide called:20 Dangerous Mistakes People Make About Self-Defense
It’s written for people who:
✅ Have no martial arts background
✅ Want realistic guidance, not bravado
✅ Would rather avoid trouble than fight
It doesn’t teach techniques.
It helps you think more clearly about personal safety.
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No spam. Just straight-talking advice that could save your life
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 defense to complete beginners
— not because they want to fight, but because they want to get home safely.This guide is simply a sensible place to start.
Learn what actually matters first.If you’ve been searching “self defense for beginners,” this is a good first step.
Download the guide and take five minutes to understand what really matters.
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