Hey Everyone
Here’s a quick update on our up and coming course dates for the remainder of 2020 so that you can plan your refreshers and attend any trainer training courses that you would like to.
Self-Defence Instructor
If you are a self-defence instructor or thinking of becoming a self-defence instructor, then this category is for you as it covers everything that you need to know about becoming or remaining a competent and qualified self-defence instructor, whilst reducing your liability.
BTEC Level 3 Self Defence Online Resources [Video]
Check out all of the online resources that you will get access to when you book on our next BTEC Level 3 Self-Defence Trainer Award Course – https://nfps.info/self-defence-trainer/
Why Do We Help So Many People [Video]
Why Do We Help So Many People?
The short answer to that question is because we like to. Simple really.
You Must Take Extra Precautions Where Someone is More Susceptible To Injury [Video]
You Must Take Extra Precautions Where Someone is More Susceptible To Injury
Following on from the video I did yesterday (‘What Do I Do As A Trainer If I Believe a Learner is Not Fit Enough To Undertake the Training?’) I’ve been sent some information by a good friend of mine who is also a very competent and highly qualified Health & Safety Professional that adds additional value to what I put out yesterday.
What Do I Do As A Trainer If I Believe a Learner is Not Fit Enough To Undertake the Training [Video]
What would you do as a trainer if a learner turned up on your physical intervention training day and they disclosed information to you about themselves that led you to believe that they weren’t fit enough to do the training or capable enough to do the training but you were being told that you had to train them anyway?
Why Disclaimers Are Not Worth The Paper They Are Written On [Video]
Many martial arts clubs and self-defence courses ask people to sign disclaimers that basically state that if they get injured on a course, they can’t sue the instructor or the club or the company.
How I Started Teaching Self Defence
How I Started Teaching Self Defence This is the story of how I started teaching self-defence back in 1988 on the back of running a martial arts school (check out the dodgy tracksuit!). This was at the request of the local police and local crime prevention panel, who wanted self-defence courses for local people and local businesses. The concept was … Read more
Why Situational Awareness Fails
Why Situational Awareness Fails “Situational awareness” is the term used to describe the capacity of an individual or a team to keep track of the multiple factors that together impinge on safety. An example of this can be found in personal safety/self-defence training courses where individuals are taught to become more aware of their environment and what is going on … Read more
Let The Taxman Pay For Your Training [Video]
Let The Taxman Pay For Your Training
Today I want to talk to you about how you can offset the cost of your training, so whether you’re thinking about becoming a physical intervention trainer or a self-defence trainer, it’s how you can offset the cost of that, that investment, against tax.
Now, particularly if you’ve been in an employed role, where you pay PAYE or base-rate tax or even high-rate tax over the last three years, how you can offset the cost of your investment against that tax.