The Approach Self Protection

“Great advice for young and older martial artists. I am an older martial artist and had shoulder surgery almost 2 years ago. I was like is this the end I have been training now for 50 years. But I had to take a step back and look at how I was training and stop destroying my body. I thought I could just train harder and be back to normal. I have totally changed how I condition my body. Now it’s for my training not too impressive anyone. I started teaching my students this lesson of training for longevity not looks. I wish I read this book 20-25 years ago maybe could have saved rotator cup surgery. Whether you are young or old Eddie hits the nail on the head with the advice in this book. Thank you sir for this book. Manus Gallagher”

“Essential reading for longevity. Words and reflections I wish I had known 10, 20, even 30 years ago - the experiences and thoughts in here really resonated with me and am so glad I am now benefiting from what Eddie is sharing in this book as I move through my 50's and, hopefully, beyond. True words of wisdom for anyone looking to train smart as they age.”

“Wise advice for a life in martial arts from Eddie Quinn. Eddie has written a brilliant book full of advice gained from his years in martial arts, tips on how to avoid making some of the mistakes he made as well as what he did right to allow for continued training in your 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond. Younger martial artists can learn what to avoid, older martial artists can learn how to continue to train as they age. These words of wisdom are told straight, in Eddie's voice, without padding, allowing the reader to capture the advice quickly. Thanks Eddie 🙏”

“Great Guidance. A clear and wonderfully motivating read. Applicable to men and women, the straightforward advice and actionable tips contain solid and great guidance for living life and longevity. ”

“Absolute game changer for the older generation. Loved the simplicity of keep moving, so while waiting on kettle to boil, that’s what I’m now doing. ”

“A superb view of training that I can really relate to. Real life experiences & tips for that vital longevity. Eddie has certainly given us that motivation to keep turning up as the years roll by.”

“A must read. Just finished reading Train for Life. If you are only starting out on your martial arts journey or training for years, this is a must read. So many points touched a chord with me. Another great read by Eddie 🙏”

“Left wanting more. Great book, quite poignant in places, very relevant for my age group! Would be interested in a second extended volume with some practical application - routines, plans etc.”

“Loved this. Very thought provoking text, as I am fast approaching 70 and still teaching 3 sessions per week many of the points you have raised I can relate to having had to change my own training and teaching over the 52 plus years of my Martial arts journey, my own training and teaching methods have been adapted over the years but some of my students are still training with me after many many years, I still love it research it read about it and with some changes do it lol. I have most of your titles even the ground fighting one which with my arthritis in my left knee is painful but my students all get the principles that you teach so spread the arts to the future senior grades and having fun along the journey. God bless the doctor who suggested you take up combat sports and enabled the martial arts to benefit from your insights many thanks. ”

“Great advice for trainers of all ages. A fantastic book with a great view on training as we get older. Masses of valuable advise from someone with many years of training experience. Thanks Eddie loved it.”

“Real-life expose from a very talented and passionate martial artist. Relatable to many of us who wish they had heard this incredibly useful advice when they started out on their training journey's. I have started implementing this wisdom in my everyday life, including my martial arts training. A piece of gold! ”

“At a time where i'm having to change the way I train and adapt to a new way of living, this book offers some great advice and encouragement. Fantastic!”