How Did I Get Started? [Video]

I often get asked the question “How did you get started?” so I thought I’d post this video (for those of you who may be interested in my story).

In this video, I also talk about the reason why I started a training company and also how I got started teaching Self-Defence.

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Make Money Teaching Breakaway and Self Defence

Make Money Teaching Breakaway and Self Defence, Gain a Recognised Qualification And Offer Recognised Qualifications To Your Students.

Living through this pandemic has made many of us reflect on our lives and focus on what is really important to us. I was just talking to someone yesterday who told me that prior to this pandemic their ‘escape’ was shopping, but now they have been able to focus on what is really important to them and even the thought of going shopping to buy ‘nice things’ doesn’t interest them at all.

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Teaching Women Self-Defence Is Still The Best Way To Reduce Sexual Assaults

Self Defence Instructor

A landmark research study has proven that teaching women self-defence tactics reduces the risk of sexual assault. Recently a UK research study, the largest conducted on sexual violence and harassment at UK universities, reported in the Guardian newspaper in November 2020, reported that more than half of UK students say they have faced unwanted sexual behaviour but only a fraction … Read more

You Can’t Be Sacked For Defending Yourself At Work [Video]

Defending yourself at work is a legal right and as previously discussed in various other blog posts that I have written, a UK citizens rights to defend themselves and others cannot be taken away by a condition of contract or compromised in the workplace.

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NFPS Course Updates For 2021

Updated NFPS Course Dates and Availability for 2021 For Your Diary

Updated NFPS Course Dates and Availability for 2021 For Your Diary The following are the updated course dates that we have planned for 2021 as well as some information on our New Professional Membership Association, which I hope you find useful. But before you book on if you are a member of our NFPS Professional Membership Association make sure that … Read more

Bullying, Restraint Elimination and The Dog With Five Legs [Video]

Bullying, Restraint Elimination and The Dog With Five Legs [Video]

As this is anti-bullying week Trevel and I discuss bullying from a few different perspectives.

We talk about the psychological impact of bullying and the fact that ninty-eight percent of human beings can suffer a phobic reaction caused by interpersonal human conflict compared to only fifteen percent who would suffer a phobic reaction if confronted by a snake.

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Bullying, Self Defence and The Rule of Natural Justice

Bullying, Self-Defence and The Rules of Natural Justice

Bullying, Self Defence and The Rule of Natural Justice As it is National Anti-Bullying Week, I thought I’d share this post with you to highlight the fact that a victim of bullying has a right to defend themselves, which can’t be taken away from them. However, many fear the reprisal that may come their way if they act, so they … Read more

There Is No Such Thing As A Legal Self-Defence or Restraint Technique!

Law & Legislation

There Is No Such Thing As A Legal Self-Defence or Restraint Technique! Many trainers spend a lot of time teaching self-defence or restraint techniques and some even say that the techniques they teach are legal. In fact, many years ago I was actually approached by someone who wanted us to have our training ‘approved’ by them and the basis for … Read more