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Sam Slydell
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Chris Sutton
About this listen
This book is the product of law enforcement training and experience combined with decades of martial arts training.
No sport or theory-based training can keep you safe when self-defense is the only thing that matters. The core of this book is the International self-defense program, COBRA-Defense.
©2009 Christopher Sutton (P)2018 COBRA Training SystemsListeners also enjoyed...
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- Dave
- 10-19-21
Good brain food
I think this was great fundamental principles presented in a clear concise way. I forwarded copies of this to folks I know, I don’t think this way, and it’s not presented in a scary type of way but more in a acceptable realistic terms.
I can empathize and relate to what Chris talks about, and I find myself having similarly worded conversations, so it’s good to hear it from someone else as well.
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- Anthony Rich
- 06-11-19
Simple smart self defense information
This book keeps it simple and easy. A no nonsense simple approach to self defense.
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- sydneysue
- 04-03-24
Very good information!!
The information included is extremely helpful and such a great reminder for everyone.
Some of this stuff is (or should be) common sense that we get busy with life and forget about.
I can’t wait to share all the new information I learned with my loved ones.
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