Introduction to Self Protection

A one day course for Martial Artists

This intensive course demands a high level of physical fitness and is specifically designed for those who already have an experience of training in a physical discipline. From Traditional Japanese Martial Arts to Historical European Martial Arts to Modern Fencing, we don't ask for a specific level of expertise, simply that you are fit and healthy and used to hard work.

This course starts by showing the fundemental errors that most Martial Artists make when considering Self Defense, if goes on to look at how to manage unknown contacts and how to deal with common scenarios including multiple attackers. We look at how to control situations and how to defend yourself from attack. We then go on to teach a selection of techniques from the Safe Self Protection Armoury including fighting from the ground.

This course will run on the 12th April 2008 and will cost £35 per person.

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Safe Self Protection - Level 1

A weekend course suitable for everyone

This two day course has no minimum fitness level and is suitable for everyone. Specifically appropriate for beginners to Self Protection and designed with Shift Workers in mind this course gives you all the techniques you need to begin your journey along the road that leads to personal safety.

It covers

• Techniques to develop awareness of potential situations
• Verbal de-escalation techniques
• Assertiveness and Body Language skills
• Coping with stressful situations
• Managing unknown contacts
• Proven physical defensive techniques
• Defense against attempted rape
• Scenario based training

This course will run in June 2008 and will cost £55 per person

Safe Self Protection - Level 2

A weekend course to build on Level 1

This weekend course builds on the knowledge and skills obtained during the Level 1 course. It re-visits all the areas covered and introduces more advanced concepts such as defense against weapons as well as the use of equalisers. It also looks more thoroughly at the Law and how it relates to self protection.

This course is suitable for anyone who has successfully completed the Level 1 course. There are no upper age restrictions and no exclusions on health grounds.

Date TBA. Cost £65 per person.

Safe Self Protection - Adrenaline Awareness

An optional one day course to follow from the Level 1 course

This single day course is an intensive look at both the theory of the fight of flight reaction and the practical applications of this knowledge. It includes an in depth look at the relevant anatomy and physiology of the adrenaline response. It covers the psychological and sociological factors relating to fight or flight, a number of high pressure drills to increase awareness fo the specific effects of adrenaline as well as methods of inducing the fight or flight response in others.

This course is not suited for those with known cardiac or respiratory problems or the elderly.

Date TBA. Cost £35 per person.

Bespoke Training Courses

Whatever your requirements we are able to structure a course specifically for you, from Team Building days to Self Protection courses tailored to your specific needs. Simply contact us for further details.