Self Defence Courses
for the
Corporate Environment
Effective Self defence can be taught in a week long course or for 2 hours over a period of weeks. Our preferred solution for self defence is that this is covered during the week long course. Our self defence courses center around awareness and avoiding confrontation, however we realise that in some cases and some particular jobs there is a need for self defence to be learnt in cases where avoidance is not possible.
Self defence techniques have to be simple to be effective and even these simple effective techniques are difficult to employ under the sever stress caused by the natural reaction of fear and the biological consequences of this such as the increase in adrenaline. These courses are taught by fully qualified and insured instructors who have a strong background in one of the Chinese Traditional Martial Arts, Chow Family Southern Praying Mantis. This martial art has not been adapted in the past for sport or teaching to children like some other Martial arts. It has therefore retained all of its effective and highly dangerous techniques. It may however take between 5 to 10 years to learn effectively so only a very small number of techniques will be taught, where the emphasis is on preemptive strikes in order to allow the defender to get away from the scene of trouble, as quickly and safely as possible. You will not learn the locks, kicks or more advanced techniques covered in the style as although some of these could be taught within the time period it is completely unrealistic to assume they could be employed effectively under pressure in such a short time.
Over confidence or a false sense of security could be the most dangerous part of attending a self defence course and ensuring this is covered in depth during the course is essential. There are many self defence courses around but we strongly believe practicality and a sense of realistic expectation must be an integral part of any self defence course.
Week Long courses can be held either at your premises or at a local off site residential location where we usually use hotel conference facilities.
Please e-mail us for details corporatesd@5-elements.co.uk