The Purple Guide to Learning Self-Defense in 10 Days
A 10-day starter plan to learn the basics of self-defense, build real physical confidence, and decide if this skill is worth continuing
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A 10-day, no-nonsense starter plan to learn self-defense basics, build confidence, and decide if this is your path.
About this book
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to know self-defense? Not to become a black belt in ten days - that's nonsense - but to actually learn something real, to move your body in new ways, and to have a few tools in your back pocket if you ever needed them. This guide is for the curious, the hesitant, and the beginners who have been thinking about it but didn't know where to start.
For the next ten days, you'll follow a structured plan that respects your time and your starting point. Each day focuses on one thing: the first day gets you moving and introduces you to the feel of it, the next days build your skills one piece at a time, and by the end you'll have practiced real techniques, learned what gear you truly need versus what's a waste of money, and understood whether this is something you want to keep doing. No hype, no fluff - just a clear, honest, and doable path.
Reader Reviews
Nicholas Campbell
★★★★★The honesty here is refreshing. It doesn't pretend you'll become a ninja in ten days. But it gives you a clear structure, real techniques, and realistic expectations. The first day alone was worth it - I finally understood what a self-defense session actually looks like instead of guessing from movies.
Richard Hall
★★★★★I was completely new to this and honestly a little intimidated. The first day was perfect - it didn't try to make me a fighter overnight. It just got me moving and taught me one simple escape from a wrist grab. By the end of day one, I actually felt like I'd learned something real. That's what kept me going.
George Harris
★★★★★I've been meaning to try self-defense for years but always found excuses. This plan made it impossible to put off. Day one was simple, concrete, and doable - I just had to find a small space, a few minutes, and follow along. The 'small win' at the end genuinely happened. I'm continuing to day two.
Eric Rivera
★★★★★What sold me was that it's written by someone who understands beginners. No jargon, no assumptions. The first day explains everything as it goes, and it ends with a real, physical win that made me feel capable. I appreciated that it didn't try to sell me anything either - just practical, honest guidance.
Anthony Scott
★★★★★I liked that it felt like a friend coaching me, not a sales page or a YouTube influencer screaming at me. The first day got me up and practicing, and the wrist-grab escape is something I actually remember now. This isn't a gimmick - it's a solid starting point that respects your intelligence.
George Torres
★★★★★As someone who was curious but skeptical, I appreciated that day one was honest about what self-defense training feels like - a bit awkward at first, a little tiring, but surprisingly rewarding once you do the drill. The progress milestones in the later chapters are realistic too, not fantasy promises.
Nancy Campbell
★★★★★Solid and practical. I gave it four stars because I wanted a bit more detail in the very first session about how to practice alone safely, but honestly, the structure is great and the wrist-grab escape is genuinely useful. A good, honest starting point for anyone curious about self-defense.