Explore Terry Hipp's Essential Reads

Master these Arts with Criminal Justice System Veteran and Use of Force Instructor Terry Hipp

Empower Your Personal Safety

Explore the essential guides to self-defense and executive protection, crafted by expert Terry Hipp. Elevate your safety skills with insights from a seasoned professional.

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Front Row Seat to Justice – The Essentials

Life Lessons About People, Power, and Consequences

A brutally honest look at:

What actually happens in the gray areas of policing, courts, and corrections.

How “good guys” cross lines – and what it costs to push back.

 Why violence looks and feels different up close than it does on the news.

 How ordinary citizens can think more clearly about risk, self‑defense, and preparation.

 

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Self-Defense: The Essentials

You don’t need to become a fighter. You need a plan. Criminal Justice System Veteran & Instructor Terry Hipp breaks down personal safety into clear, doable, steps for ordinary people with ordinary lives. No flashy moves, no false confidence – just the tools, mindset, and legal grounding to protect to protect yourself and the people you care about. 

Also available as an Audiobook on Audible.

Simple Gross Motor Techniques

Real-life Scenarios

Expert Advice

Comprehensive Coverage

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Executive Protection: The Essentials

Most Executive Protection Training is built around myth and machismo. This book cuts through all of it. You’re placed inside a real protection detail as the administrator for a major event with a VIP – learning threat assessment, the legal framework, asset surveys, and emergency planning by doing it. Written by a career veteran with real experience planning and coordinating VIP protection details.

Ideal for security professionals , law enforcement, and anyone entering the executive protection field. 

Legal Framework for Use of Force

Threat Assessment & Adversary Profiling

Asset Surveys & Vulnerability Planning

Emergency Response & Post-Operations Review

Real-World VIP Protection Scenarios

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Meet Terry Hipp: Your Guide to Safety

Terry Hipp is a renowned author and expert in the fields of self-defense and executive protection. With years of experience in training individuals and professionals, Terry’s work focuses on empowering readers to build a protective perimeter around their daily lives. His books, part of the Essential Series, are designed to provide practical, actionable advice for enhancing personal and professional safety.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Terry Hipp combines his extensive knowledge with a passion for teaching. His commitment to safety education is reflected in his comprehensive guides, which are both informative and engaging. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal safety or understand the nuances of executive protection, workplace violence, community vulnerability or just a peek behind the curtain of the Criminal Justice System – Terry’s books are an invaluable resource.

What Readers Are Saying

“Terry Hipp’s books have transformed the way I approach personal safety. A must-read for anyone serious about self-defense.” – Alex J.
“The insights in Terry’s books are unparalleled. They offer practical advice that is both easy to understand and implement.” – Dr. Emily R.
“A compelling read that combines expertise with engaging storytelling. Terry Hipp’s work is truly groundbreaking.” – Michael T.
”Discover Terry Hipp’s essential guide to executive protection where myths are replaced by practical knowledge. This book equips you with vital skills like threat analysis and crisis management within a strong legal framework for those in the security field.” – Tom J.
“Self-Defense: The Essentials is your go-to guide for transforming everyday individuals into empowered defenders of their own safety. Terry Hipp distills complex concepts into straightforward strategies, ensuring that everyone can cultivate confidence and preparedness in an unpredictable world.” – Sarah S.
“Terry Hipp’s extensive background in law enforcement and corrections provides valuable insights into personal safety, offering readers effective strategies for real-world situations. His engaging storytelling simplifies self-defense and executive protection, empowering individuals to confidently take charge of their well-being. By debunking common myths about personal security, Terry makes the topic accessible for everyone, encouraging a heightened awareness and proactive approach to safety in daily life.” – Robert V.