"My name is Rose Marie Chalovich, I am 64 years old, and reasonably active.  After a long hiatus from a regular exercise program, I decided I would like to challenge myself in an altogether different area.  I signed up with CCAC for a self-defense course for women.  The instructor, David Loshelder, was terrific!  He was motivational, knowledgeable and most of all, patient.  He never made me feel that I could not achieve the goals laid out for the class.  His expertise and his ability to communicate that expertise, made me look forward to attending each class.  I whole heartedly recommend this class to all women between the ages of seventeen and seventy!"
Rose Marie Chalovich
Pittsburgh, PA

"In this day and age of muggings, rape and terrorism, we all need to be more aware than ever before, and [David] provides the mental and physical tools to do so."

Kyu Ha Kim

9th Degree Black Belt, United States Judo Hall of Fame

"The best and most effective techniques are the simplest ones. David Loshelder has done an excellent job demonstrating that in this book. Protect Yourself is one of the best-explained personal protection books that I have read. The notion of learning to defend yourself by utilizing different distances and directions is brilliant. All great judo players must learn how to throw their opponent moving in every direction. Dave has taken this concept and adapted it to the self-defense tactics outlined in this book. World-class judo players master about four to five techniques that they can do without thinking, so featuring the top 10 self-defense skills out of the 84 techniques in this book really makes sense. Mastering a few self-defense techniques will make the difference if someone needs to instinctively strike out to save his or her life. This book has great concepts that are based on years of practice and experience. I highly recommend this book!"

Jimmy Pedro
World Champion, 4x U.S. Olympian

"The minute Dave Loshelder walked into our judo club; he made a hit with us. He struck me as a talented nine-year-old-boy. He picked up and mastered the techniques of judo and became an outstanding competitor and teacher. It didn’t take long before Dave was teaching for me. As years passed, he became a black belt in the highest esteem. Good students make great teachers. For Dave, judo and the martial arts are in his blood. This book is the access to his great teachings. The martial arts community needs more of Dave Loshelder. I am proud to know him and now to recommend his book to you."
Nicola V. Zaffuto
6th degree Black Belt, “The Father of Pittsburgh Judo”

"Dave is extremely devoted to his craft, and equally encourages others to embrace the knowledge of self-defense as well. I feel extremely fortunate to have been one of his students, and to have developed a solid foundation of useful techniques throughout my experiences. As a female, the training was very beneficial for me to learn simple yet effective sequences that would stop or hinder any attack. I highly recommend this book, and equally encourage other women to consider self-defense courses that exemplify Dave’s teachings."
Laura P.

Pittsburgh, PA

"After taking David Loshelder’s self-defense class, my confidence soared higher and higher after each technique and strategy he presented. I learned so many valuable personal protection skills that allowed me to feel more comfortable safe. Since I now had the mental and physical tools to protect myself, I felt entitled to the confidence and empowerment I finally deserve. Dave is a great teacher. If the opportunity ever arises to attend one of his classes or seminars, I highly recommend you do so and I highly recommend you read this book."
Ashley Kramer
Pittsburgh, PA

"What I learned from Dave Loshelder was invaluable. He is a wonderful, caring, and devoted teacher who made his self-defense classes very motivating. I hope that I will never be in a situation that will require me to use self-defense; however, I am comfortable that the skills and knowledge I learned from Dave will undoubtedly help me if it is necessary."
Teresa P.
Pittsburgh, PA