Description:
Covert Self-Defense reveals how to use a pen as a powerful weapon. Learn legal force, predator avoidance, and emotional control to handle threats with the precision of an operative.
Review Quotes:
"A must-read for self-defense instructors and anyone developing real self-defense
skills. Covert Self-Defense is truly mind blowing. It is a practical and
eye-opening resource that shows just how much there is to understand about
violence outside the cage."
-Natan Levy, UFC veteran, decorated grappler, Karate & Kung Fu black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, USDC Champion, self-defense & MMA instructor
"A clear, practical guide to staying safe in unpredictable times. J-F Truchon's
research and illustrations make every lesson vivid, real, and easy to absorb.
Highly recommended."
-Rokas Leonavicius, creator of the Ultimate Self-Defense Championship, black belt in Aikido, dedicated to exploring realistic and effective self-defense training.
"Covert Self-Defense might sound like a niche manual, but J-F Truchon takes
a 10,000-foot view of self-protection itself. Even if you never intend to fight with a pen, this book is packed with practical, field-relevant insights that truly shine. Highly recommended."
-Craig Douglas, founder of ShivWorks, retired SWAT and undercover narcotics officer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and internationally recognized expert in close-quarters self-defense.
"If confidence, not conflict, is your goal, Covert Self-Defense deserves your
attention. It combines practical awareness with lawful, decisive action and
simple, scalable tactics designed to keep you out of trouble and get you home
safe. You don't want to skip this."
-Michael Donvito, 5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of EliteYou, a close-combat instructor with over two decades of experience training military and law enforcement units.
"J-F Truchon delivers an exceptional guide that draws on the experience of true
experts and applies it to the realities of personal protection. He captures what
matters most under pressure, rapid decision-making, controlled execution,
and the will to prevail when it counts. Covert Self-Defense stands out for its
practical and responsibly taught techniques, especially its innovative use of a
pen as a defensive tool. More than a book about tactics, it's a well-researched,
collaborative work on preparedness, awareness, and survival. A must-read."
-Randy Turner, former Joint Task Force 2 Special Operations Assaulter, former professional MMA fighter ranked top 10 in Canada, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and founder of Direct Actions Combat Performance.