--- product_id: 3642180 title: "When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World" brand: "sammy franco" price: "147 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3642180-when-seconds-count-self-defense-for-the-real-world store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World **Brand:** sammy franco **Price:** 147 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World by sammy franco - **How much does it cost?** 147 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3642180-when-seconds-count-self-defense-for-the-real-world) ## Best For - sammy franco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sammy franco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World ## Images ![When Seconds Count: Self-Defense for the Real World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i7inQzqmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ as good as it gets *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2004* I have read just about every book out there on self defense and this book by Sonny Franco is right up there with the best of them. Like all good self defense books, this one puts a big emphasis on awareness and de-escalation skills.But where i think this book stands out is when it gets down to the nitty gritty- the physical confrontation with the attacker. Mr. Franco teaches survival- plain and simple. The techniques described are meant to maim and kill. Nothing pretty, just whatever is neccessary. I thought this book was very empowering. If one fully integrated the information from this book into their psyche, that person would about as ready for trouble as you can get. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Read!! *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2014* This book will help open your eyes to just how fast and violent an encounter on the streets can be. You have to be faster and more violent than the attacker(s) if you want to survive. Sammy Franco gives you the tools and the knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones from these attacks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute must read, even if you dont train in Self Defense *by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2009* The world is a dangerous place, and you need to be prepared. That's the message. "When Seconds Count: Everyone's Guide to Self-Defense" starts off with an almost depressing review of what life is really like. I say depressing in the fact that most of us seem to live in a nice little bubble on the Earth where nothing bad can really happen to us, or so we think. This book immediately bursts that bubble by showing us what the REAL world around us is like whether we have previously acknowledged it or not. The purpose is not to depress us or cause paranoid fear, but to educate the reader as to the realities of what can and often does happen when we least expect it.The following segment covers the differences between the author's own fighting system "CFA" or "Contemporary Fighting Arts" and the more common "Traditional Martial Arts" such as Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Ju-Jitsu and the like. Subsequent sections go into topics like: Awareness, Assessment, De-Escalation, Fighting Back, Weapons and the Author's Closing statements which are every bit as valuable as the rest of the book.The segment which hit me most was the section on "Awareness." It asked question after question which in application really makes you think about how safety minded you REALLY are. It even includes a questionnaire which IMO very accurate assesses how likely you are to be attacked by a criminal assailant. This section alone was more than worth the cost of the book to me and it provided more education on the topic of situation/tactical awareness than did almost twenty years of other more "traditional" martial arts and self-defense training. I absolutely recommend this book to EVERYONE! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3642180-when-seconds-count-self-defense-for-the-real-world](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3642180-when-seconds-count-self-defense-for-the-real-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*