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BENEFITS OF THE COURSE A heightened awareness of dangerous situations and correct preventive measures Improved self confidence through self defence training and practice Stress relief Increased self esteem Understand key principles in the study of a martial art and the concepts of defending rather than attack Avoid conflict and take preventive measures to diffuse a situation through assertive body languageSTATISTICS: According to a report published in January 2005: 1 in 4 crimes committed in London is a violent crime i.e. 25% 30% rise in thefts on trains and the Tube i.e. the equivalent of 4 every hour 20% rise in violence on trains and the Tube i.e. over 20 incidents per day 1 out 4 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime Statistically 4 out of 5 women who fight back get out of a situation! Men feel equally insecure about their safety as it is a myth men know how to fight backBASIC SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP:This two hour workshop will cover boundary setting, basic strikes, safety planning, awareness, and getting out of common grabs. BASIC SELF-DEFENCE FOUR WEEK SERIES: This class covers boundary setting, de-escalation, striking and kicking, releases from common grabs, fighting from the ground, weapons and multiple attackers. We will use exercises, role-playing and discussion to explore and practice these techniques while building strength, confidence and power. This class explores self-defence with both strangers and with people in our lives.BOUNDARY SETTING WORKSHOP: In this two hour workshop, participants will explore boundaries, defining whom we set boundaries with, and the tools we use to set and maintain healthy boundaries with the people in our lives. We will also practice these skills in role plays related to real-life situations.BASIC SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS! This two hour workshop is specifically created for teenage participants. We will cover boundary setting, basic strikes, safety planning, awareness, and getting out of common grabs. We will use exercises, role-plays and discussion grounded in the lives of the participants.LEVEL ONE ADVANCED COURSE (8 WEEKS) This course is designed for the serious student who wishes to learn fundamentals of planning, awareness training, grappling, disengaging, learn to kick, block and punch effectively, dealing with multiple attackers, learn assertive body language and it correct uses plus much more...