Violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence against men should not be taboo subjects but they are. We want to create an open discussion so that men can avoid becoming victims and seek support for their trauma.. This blog explores the state of violence against men today, gives sources of support and introduces our online course ‘Self Defence for Men’.
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Are you aware that there is a lot of help out there? There is always someone to turn to, no matter what your situation. This blog gives advice and contact details to helplines for women and men that are being stalked or have been attacked, sexually assaulted, raped or that are victims of crime or domestic abuse. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, it’s not your fault.
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Find out what verbal de-escalation in self defence is, how to do it effectively and in which situations it is a suitable solution. In our view, the aim of self defence is to avoid violence at all costs. However, life is unpredictable; sometimes a violent situation occurs unexpectedly and spontaneously. In this case, you need to decide whether you can verbally de-escalate, get away, or respond with a pre-emptive strike/fight back.
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Streetwise Defence online courses have arrived!! And, we are so excited to share a FREE taster with you - Learn the 1st secret of self defence. This mini course is a sample of our upcoming course for students How to stay safe at university and college, which will arrive in autumn 2022.
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We’re often told, by parents and students alike, that one of your major concerns is how to stay safe at university. This blog outlines tips and advice on how you can stay safe and enjoy your time at university. And, due to popular demand, we are creating an online training course on the topic of staying safe at university and college.
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We’re increasingly being asked about what to do in the case of an acid attack. In this blog, we share advice from the experts on how to treat an acid attack. We sat down with Kate Joy of DipHex Solutions Limited to discuss acid attacks and what first aid to administer. DipHex Solutions are a leading supplier of products for emergency chemical first aid and decontamination.
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Our view is that it is better to prevent an attack than to have to defend yourself physically. There are often warning signs that someone is going to attack you - and if you know the red flags to watch out for you can take action and prevent the injury, distress and trauma of an assault.
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This is one for men as well as women - if not more so. I hope that taking a minute to think about how you would react in a robbery or carjacking, and changing your mindset, might help you avoid a traumatic experience.
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We are often asked why women should have to train in self defence - and shouldn’t the focus be on educating men and changing the culture of violence against women. We couldn’t agree more that there needs to be a massive culture change, but we’re not there yet.
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Dene, Dan and Rob recently took part in filming with ITV for a report on women’s safety, 6 months on from the tragic murder of Sarah Everard. We hope that this coverage, and what we teach, will empower people to protect themselves and help prevent attacks against women.
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Zoom self defence training classes are now available and can be incorporated into your bespoke self defence programme.
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How we are adapting our self defence training to ensure everyone’s safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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More and more I’m being asked to provide self defence training as part of employee well-being programmes, and rightly so. Self defence is an essential life skill that not only helps your workforce protect themselves and avoid dangerous situations but also improves confidence and self-esteem. And that can only be a good thing - for individuals and employers.
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A couple of weeks ago I trained members of the London branch of the Musicians’ Union. They had received requests in surveys that members would like self defence training due to the significant amount of late night travel that is part of the profession. We had a lively session with lots of discussion and questions. I wanted to share just a few of the ladies’ questions and my answers, as these may be of use to you.
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I’ve recently got back from doing some close protection work where we had to deal with busy, high pressure, crowded situations. It got me thinking about staying safe in crowds and how quickly an event, such as a concert, festival or sports match, can change from a fun celebration to a potentially dangerous and life-threatening scenario. So I thought I’d share some tips with you for staying safe in crowds so that you can go out and enjoy big events with your family, knowing you are prepared.
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I’m often told that getting into a car at night or in an unfamiliar location is scary and worrying. That walk in the dark, on your own, is something that fills you with fear - and rightly so - it’s an ideal opportunity for a would-be attacker. However, by planning ahead and following some simple advice you can take positive steps to make yourself a hard target and avoid danger.
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It’s always rewarding to run self defence training and to see the change in women’s confidence and perspectives as the class progresses. This is something I experienced recently, when training the employees of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), the national charity and membership association with over 6,500 nurseries.
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