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self-defense

Books about self-defense for readers of all ages.

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Jujutsu

Nathan J. Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Aidan Trimble

Ages 10–16martial artsdiscipline

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Judo

Barnaby Chesterman, Aidan Trimble

Ages 8–12disciplineself-defense

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Mr Jack Is A Maniac

Dan Gutman

Ages 7–12humorschool

Cover of Gaby and the best middle school self-defense book ever

Gaby and the best middle school self-defense book ever

Linda Elkin

Ages 10–14self-confidenceself-defense