The Fence is the most innovative technique to enter the field of protection for many years. Learn it in this book from the inventor himself, Geoff Thompson. Clear and easy-to-follow steps to enable a reader to master The Fence protection principle. Fully illustrated with photographic examples. Geoff Thompson made violence his profession working as a doorman at some of Britain’s roughest clubs. As the...
The updated edition of Geoff Thompson’s classic guide to self-defence. This book teaches simple precautionary measures that everyone can take to make themselves less vulnerable to attack, and explains what victims should do when confronted by an assailant. Geoff Thompson interviews murderers, rapists and muggers who reveal why they target certain people. Don’t risk being unprepared when a violent predator...
The realities of kicking in the street scenario are unveiled once and for all in this concise, professional and down-to-earth book. Geoff Thompson’s extensively illustrated manual takes you step by step through all the moves and techniques needed to become competent in the kicking arts. These techniques can be used to complement other forms of martial arts, or used alone in close range self defenc...
The best way to win a fight is to prevent it. Geoff Thompson draws upon his wide experience of martial arts techniques to show that this success is possible. This book teaches you how to trigger the 'flight instinct' in a potential assailant (so that they run away) and beat them without becoming physical.
DEVELOP AN AWESOME FIGHTING BODY with Geoff Thompson’s Weight Training for the Martial Artist. Geoff worked as a night club bouncer for nine years and is a qualified instructor in Karate, Gung-fu, Ju-Jitsu, weapons, self-protection, Thai boxing, western boxing and freestyle Olympic Wrestling. He is the author of many books on related subjects, and has appeared internationally on T.V. and radio as a...
'There is no corner of the world that we cannot access, no fear too large to overcome.' Most people don't realise their full potential. Instead of striving to achieve all they can, they allow themselves to be scared into settling for second best, and end up feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied. This inspiring book has practical advice on how to get to where you want to be. In his trademark clear and...
This book explodes the myths about what does and what does not work in martial arts on today's dangerous streets. Geoff educates a reader in all aspects of 'pressure testing' the martial arts, ensuring that technique and character fit when it really matters.
Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving everything you want to – let Geoff Thompson, author of Watch My Back and The Elephant And The Twig, show you how to make fear your friend. Once a doorman at some of Britain’s roughest nightclubs and now a world-renowned martial artist, Geoff Thompson has had more to be frightened of than most. Here he shares his secrets for overcoming your fears to help you...
What if you could become anything you wanted? What if there was a method of practice that allowed ordinary men and women to transform themselves into beings of extraordinary talent? It is a commonly held belief that the leading lights of society are gifted from birth or just plain lucky, but Geoff Thompson believes that anyone with average ability and a strong desire can succeed in any chosen field....
A punch is far more than just a punch . . . a deeper look will reveal a labyrinth of concealed knowledge, an Aladdin’s cave of intricacies and a treasure trove of ‘data’ that will enable the neophyte to punch and the expert to punch better. Hands are the most accessible, effective and natural tool available for use in self defence situations. Geoff Thompson’s extensively illustrated manual takes you...
