Corporate Self Defence Training AND EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS
Corporate self defence training for businesses and their employees. We cover personal safety, street safety, violence prevention and self defence.
In-person workshops across the UK, live remote training via Zoom or Teams worldwide and pre-recorded online programs.
“Expert insights, high value skills and advice shared in a calm, coherent, friendly and memorable session. Thank you Dene.”
Adrian Bland, Shakespeare Martineau
empower Your people to stay safe and avoid the trauma of an attack
It’s shocking to think that within your business at least one quarter of the women you employ will have experienced a sexual assault.
Add that fact to frequent reports in the media of knife attacks, increased violent crime and domestic abuse and it’s hardly surprising that many people feel unsafe and scared.
We all know that employees are your most valuable asset – their well-being, both mentally and physically, has a huge impact on the success of your business.
Corporate self defence training for Women’s Network at FM Conway
Investing in the safety of your staff through a corporate self defence class means your employees feel safer and more confident, which in turn leads to a more productive workforce.
More importantly though, practical and effective personal safety training can help staff avoid the trauma of an attack – and possibly even save their life.
“Dene delivered a self-defence workshop specifically for women and it was excellent. Dene has a wealth of knowledge and experience within close protection and self-defence. His delivery was professional, informative and I would highly recommend his services to everyone.”
Melissa Shaw, National Employer Training
Support Employee Well-being
Streetwise Defence offers essential and trusted self defence training to businesses across the UK and internationally.
The training can be:
In-person at your business
Remote and live via Zoom or Teams
By pre-recorded online video courses for your employees to complete at their leisure.
BUSINESSES WE HAVE TRAINED
WHAT DO YOU THINK SELF DEFENCE IS?
Many people think of self defence as kicking, punching, boxing, jiu jitsu, kickboxing, Muay Thai and other martials arts.
That is NOT what we believe and know to be effective self defence.
We do NOT teach punching
We do NOT teach kicking
We do NOT teach martial arts
What we teach is suitable for people of all ages and abilities and works in the real-world.
Take a look at the video below to meet Dene and discover 5 key things you’ll learn from a Streetwise Defence workshop.
Why Train Your Employees in Personal Safety
As a responsible employer, you have a duty of care to your staff and you may well have an employee well-being programme.
Self defence training forms part of your corporate well-being initiative as it gives your employees (of all genders) essential life skills to protect themselves.
Holding corporate self defence training demonstrates a commitment and dedication to invest in people as individuals.
“To me, the class was empowerment through knowledge, something anyone could benefit from. A fantastic personal safety class that shared valuable knowledge about potential risks and threats. It included understanding situational awareness, recognising potential dangers, and learning about personal safety measures. Personally, I learned how to develop a deeper understanding of my surroundings and how to navigate them safely.
Additionally, the class didn’t just focus on reactive measures but also placed a strong emphasis on prevention. We were shown how to assess and minimise risks, make informed decisions about personal safety, and adopt proactive behaviours that could reduce the likelihood of encountering dangerous situations as well as showing us physical techniques to protect ourselves if ever the need should arise.
It really was a fantastic class that could be well received by a broad audience. Highly recommend!!”Sharon Bowdery, Employee at FM Conway
WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOPS?
When we train people, we survey their knowledge, confidence and abilities in self defence.
This is done via an anonymous survey at the start and the end of the training.
They are asked to give a rating (on a level of 1 to 10, with 1 being low and 10 being high) and we compare their feedback before and after the training.
See example below of a survey of 380 employees.
Without exception, there is an improvement in all areas.
You will receive a copy of your employees’ survey results and scanned copies of their written feedback.
This will enable you to measure and evaluate the training.
Who is it for?
Our corporate self defence training is suitable for everyone in your workplace.
It may be especially relevant to you as an employer if you have staff who:
Travel alone to meetings for business
Are lone workers or work remotely
May be at a higher risk of attack due to the nature of your business.
After just a short self defence class, your employees will come away with the knowledge and skills to avoid or manage a dangerous situation.
They will feel more confident in their own ability to keep themselves safe and they will have had a unique, shared experience with colleagues.
BENEFITS OF A CORPORATE SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP
Holding a self defence class for your workforce has a number of benefits - here are the ones clients tell us are the most important:
People feel empowered and valued
Increase employee confidence
Supports well-being
Boost team morale
Increase staff retention.
“Dene and the team hosted a successful self defense session for around 25 of our employees. All were extremely happy with the quick and easy skills they learnt, feeling safer and more prepared.
Dene is a pleasure to work with, flexible, understanding and committed to helping others in times of adversity.Thank you!!”
Cara Gaffney, Office Space in Town
Team Building
Our corporate self defence training courses not only offer individuals important life skills they are also great for team building.
People that experience our self defence training leave with a special bond and connection to each other.
Some difficult and uncomfortable scenarios are discussed during the class and doing this together, in a safe environment, can help staff relate to each other better in the workplace.
It is also an empowering and uplifting exercise – taking control of your own safety and knowing you have the skills to protect yourself really boosts confidence and morale.
Your Self Defence Instructor
If you’re going to learn about self defence, then you need an instructor who has real-life experience of protecting themselves and others from dangerous situations.
Our lead instructor, Dene Josham, has all this and more.
Dene Josham, Co-Founder and Self Defence Instructor
Dene has a 30 year career in the security industry, including as a bodyguard to some of the world’s most famous celebrities and business people since 2002.
Regularly protecting actors and their families such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Russell Crowe has given Dene an unparalleled insight into personal safety.
His background in boxing, martial arts, time in the Royal Marines and providing private security in Iraq, Tunisia and Nigeria provide a unique skill set that will give your employees an experience they will never forget.
Dene is also trained in trauma (Level 5 Diploma in Trauma) and ensures that difficult subjects are covered sensitively and that people are signposted to support should they need it.
“Our corporate self defence training isn’t about martial arts or teaching your staff to be ninjas – it’s about ensuring the people you employ feel confident and safe in everyday situations.”
“Dene did a brilliant Self Defence Masterclass via Zoom to almost 800 women who work in the media industry. His insights and advice were excellent. My main takeaway was understanding the behaviour that precedes an attack, and how to avoid it. I could not recommend Dene’s services enough.”
Emma Steventon, Marketing Manager, Delamar Academy, London
Corporate Self Defence TRAINING – What’s Covered
We offer bespoke corporate self defence training classes to meet your business needs and budget.
These can vary from a short 1 hour Zoom or Teams taster session to a half day workshop or ongoing and in-depth face-to-face training.
All courses are tailored to the needs of your company to help achieve your wellbeing goals.
No prior knowledge of self defence is required.
Our self defence training for businesses covers topics such as:
Threat awareness
Adrenaline switches and how your body reacts
Evaluation and risk avoidance strategies
Mindset and body language
Types of attackers and their rituals
Self defence and the law
Effective physical self defence techniques – using your whole body as a weapon, palm strikes, The Shredder, responses to holds and grabs.
Our instructors are trauma-aware and trauma-informed and hold enhanced DBS checks.
We are trained in first aid, mental health first aid and safeguarding.
Teaching a corporate self defence class for female professionals
online SELF DEFENCE COURSES FOR EMPLOYEES
We also have a range of pre-recorded online self defence video courses which can be bulk purchased for your employees.
This option is useful if:
You find it hard to gather your staff together for a training session but still want to offer this excellent employee benefit
You book face-to-face training but have staff who can’t make it, then you can purchase additional online courses so they don’t miss out
You want the most cost-effective method of training your employees.
Just get in touch for more info and to discuss how it works.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Many businesses like to book a corporate self defence workshop for female staff or their women’s networks on International Women’s Day (IWD), which is on 8th March each year.
Please note that we receive a lot of requests to train on this day, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
An alternative to a face-to-face female self defence class, is to bulk purchase our online program ‘Self Defence for Women’ and present it to women in your workplace on IWD.
Book CORPORATE Self Defence Training for Your business
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of your employees?
We all want to support the people we work with to be the healthiest, happiest and most productive version of themselves.
Let’s be that change and take a step forward together.
Get in touch with Dene for a free, informal consultation about the needs of your business and what you would like to achieve.
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