
Shey Kalulu
Rating - 5 I want to learn martial arts, not how to avoid conflict. I wanted an illustration of stances, body movements, the sport martial arts , and a few chapters in you are still rumbling on about runaway, laws, neighbourhoods, hide e.t.c I ask you how to fight and for a few chapters you are telling me about running away, escaping,gun laws. If I wanted to know how to avoid conflicts, that's what I would have searched. I merely want to learn and practice martial arts and not get stories, tales and opinions. The entire reason I am looking for martial arts techniques, is to allow me to practice how to stand, how to kick, how to move, the aim is to train my body and not digest unnecessary information under the Lie of the ultimate beginner guide to martial arts. The fact that I want to study martial arts means, I want to train my body to be able to do certain movements, allowing personal growth and discipline, I don't want to pick a fight with people. 4 chapters in still rumbling.

Simon elexi Quto
I enjoyed this book due to the authors honesty, vulnerability, courageousness and curiosity. In this book Brian gives real life experiences, tips and tricks he has learned not his journey in a humble clear cut logical way. Wonderful beach read. Than again on the throne. One more time on the back porch maybe in bed before sleep. Seriously this is a great anytime anyplace read.

Alexaadamblake Sinsinati
For those of us who grew up in a relatively safe and protected environment, Varg Freeborn provides tremendous insights into growing up in a world where violence is a way of life. These insights can be important in helping us to understand, avoid, and handle violence better that we might otherwise. His writing style is clear and engaging and I found I couldn't put the book down. Strongly recommend this book.