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.
Read MoreZoom self defence training classes are now available and can be incorporated into your bespoke self defence programme.
Read MoreHow we are adapting our self defence training to ensure everyone’s safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreIt’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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