Self-defence and conflict management courses
Most people are reasonable, most of the time. But everyone has a breaking point, and for some it arrives sooner than others. Here's how we prepare your team for it.
The Conflict Reduction Course
For front line workers, people who work alone, and anyone who works in a public facing role
From
£3000
excl. VAT - Up to 20 people
The self-defence timeline, identifying and interrupting violence before it happens
Situational awareness, spotting threats early
Violence identification and decision-making under pressure
De-escalation and boundary setting
Body language, voice and posture
Anti-grab training, framing, use-of-force law, space and distance management
And much more…
The Confident Worker Course
For keeping all your staff safe at work, at home, on the commute, and when they’re out and about
From
£3000
excl. VAT - Up to 20 people
Dominant, submissive and assertive behaviours
Identifying conflict triggers and warning signs
Assertiveness, without antagonising others
Boundary setting, identifying and enforcing what's acceptable
De-escalation tactics for calming situations early
Tactical breathing techniques for staying calm under pressure
And much more…
Bespoke and upcoming courses
Have something specific in mind? A Management and Leadership course, plus new Level 2 courses, are in development. Get in touch for early access to the prototypes.
Course logistics at a glance
Format
Full working day, mix of theory and practical exercise
Group Size
1 to 30 people (15 to 20 recommended); discounts for multiple sessions
Location
Delivered at your premises (alternatives available on request)
Physical Demands
Low-combatives (i.e. very little striking, grappling, wrestling); all physical exercises are voluntary
Suitable for
Everyone! No prior martial arts experience is required
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Conflict Reduction Course suits frontline and public-facing staff, while the Confident Worker Course is designed for anyone wanting to build confidence when dealing with confrontational people. No prior martial arts or combative experience is required.
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The Conflict Reduction course is geared towards frontline workers - people who might have to tell the public “no”, and its modules are targeted towards the specific problems your industry faces.
The Confident Worker Course is for keeping all staff members safe more generally, whether at work, at home, on the commute, or out and about. There is more of an emphasis on building confidence around conflict. -
Courses combine theory, practical exercises and self-reflection. Level 1 courses generally avoid role play, and participants can opt out of any exercise they're not comfortable with.
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The courses are not violent, though violent behaviour is discussed in detail. Some exercises are physical, but the aim is to reduce the chances of a workplace situation escalating to violence in the first place.