Fence [Paperback]

Geoff Thompson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Summerdale Pub Ltd (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840240849
• ISBN-13: 978-1840240849
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #362,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Until the age of thirty Geoff Thompson had worked through a plethora of menial jobs, from glass collector to floor sweeper; he even spent a decade working as a nightclub bouncer.

Convinced that there must be more to life than this, Geoff decided to become a martial arts instructor (polled as the number one self defence instructor in the world by Black Belt magazine USA) then followed this by living out his dream of becoming a writer.

He is now the author of thirty-four books published in 15 languages, five multi-award-winning films (one BAFTA nominated, one BAFTA winning), three stage plays and hundreds of published articles.

Geoff's autobiography, Watch My Back, has been adapted into a major motion picture, Clubbed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 16, 2006

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John - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fence (Paperback)

Excellent book on how to avoid being hurt in a fight, and what to do if you have to fight. I can't recommend this book enough. I think everyone should read it, but especially bouncers, police, etc. Should be taught as standard. Great book that can be read in one hour. The concept of the fence is one of the best self-defense techniques I have seen. Very easy to use, and extremely useful. All bouncers will tell you "don't let the guy touch you", and this book highlights that.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective, yet simple, November 19, 2008

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G. Vartha "SAINT" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fence (Paperback)

A small book, that packs the punch you'd expect. This is the advice that dojos don't teach you and it is so simple it is a shame the traditionalists can't see its worth. Geoff's language is easy to understand, and his advice is priceless. In order for his 'Fence' to work, you have to have the realisation that you MUST act when it counts. This is what it all relies on. The advice will definitely give you the advantage. It works, if you have the balls to implement it.

A philosophy that works.

It is well written in a laid back style, with a few typing errors, but his makes it all the more real. Well worth the price.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fence, August 31, 2000

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J Goodall (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fence (Paperback)

A very basic & easy way of setting a boundary between you and your attacker in today's society . This book applies to everybody no matter how old or young you are or gender.Geoff Thompson's experince is very vast and helpful to those who are interested in learning about self preservation .I would recommend this book to any body interested in this topic .Keep up the good work.