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HOW TO STAY SAFE AT UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE

- ONLINE VIDEO COURSE FOR STUDENTS

- SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE SELF DEFENCE

- PERSONAL SAFETY

- VIOLENCE PREVENTION & DE-ESCALATION

 

self defence for COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Online self defence course for college and university students of any gender, aged 16+. Great for Freshers!

The video self defence course How to stay safe at university and college is the essential guide to personal safety and self defence for students.

With around 4.5 hours of video content split into 39 mini self defence lessons, you will learn life-saving safety, self defence and violence prevention skills.

  • Costs £49

  • Lifetime access

Available worldwide - learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home!

 

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

This online course is brought to you by Streetwise Defence, trusted provider of self defence training to thousands of students across the world.

Our aim is to educate and empower you to keep yourself safe and avoid the trauma of an attack or abuse.

 

LEARN FROM SECURITY EXPERTS

Dene Josham is your instructor for the video course. With 20 years’ experience as an A-list bodyguard, with time in the Royal Marines and providing private security in some of the world’s most dangerous places, Dene knows what self defence looks and feels like in the real world.

 
 
 

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE - LOOK INSIDE

Watch our short video below to meet Dene and discover what is included in this self defence and personal safety course for students.

 

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Our personal safety and self defence course for students covers:

  • Understanding attackers and the reality of violence

  • How to become a hard target and avoid danger

  • How to scope out your new life and home

  • Tips for parents

  • Self defence Q&A

  • Understanding human behaviour, your mind and body

  • How to defend yourself physically

  • University Security checklist

  • Drink spiking

  • Stalking.

 

CURRICULUM

‘How to stay safe at university and college’ is an online course that guides you through Dene’s proven self defence skills and techniques.

You choose the speed you learn at.

You can watch all 4.5 hours in one go or you can follow our 8 week program, which breaks content into sections that take less than 1 hour per week.

You will receive 8 emails - 1 each week - taking you through the course content at a manageable pace.

View the full curriculum below by clicking on the + icons. Sections with video content have the length of the video in brackets after the title.

  • Start to shift your mindset by discovering what real self defence is and that you have the power to stay safe.

    • Welcome (2:07)

    • What you will learn (0:45)

    • Triggers, trauma, helplines and support (1:33)

    • Disclaimer

    • Know the law and pre-emptive strike

  • Getting inside the head of a predator enables you to take steps to avoid becoming their 'prey'.

    Knowledge of the two types of violence will help you judge whether you can de-escalate a situation or you need to use a physical response.

    Watching clips of real attacks, with commentary from Dene on how to respond, allows you to prepare mentally for different situations and deal with them.

    • What the statistics say (8:48)

    • Case study: what happened to me (5:53)

    • The two types of violence (21:18)

    • Different types of attacks (12:49)

    • Understanding attackers (9:40)

  • Learn how to analyse the environment you are in and when to take action to avoid danger.

    Tuning into your gut instinct is one of your superpowers that will help keep you safe.

    Developing a warrior mindset and picking your 'switch' will enable you to act to defend yourself, should you need it.

    Setting boundaries in all areas of your life is empowering.

    • How we communicate (2:56)

    • Situation and environmental awareness (19:46)

    • Learn to trust your gut instinct (2:54)

    • Understanding yourself: mindset, adrenaline and your switch (18:47)

    • How to set boundaries to keep yourself safe (4:38)

  • Discover whether you are an easy target for a predator and learn the practical steps you can take to become an undesirable target.

    Learn how to spot common warning signs of an attack and what action to take.

    • Becoming a hard target (8:00)

    • Using colour codes to evaluate danger and take action (3:43)

    • How to spot attack warning signs (20:24)

    • Verbal de-escalation (6:10)

    • Case study: mindset of a Lioness (5:31)

  • Learn the physical self defence moves that could save your life and protect your loved ones.

    Discover how to take control of a variety of different physical situations.

    Understand that you can act first if you feel in imminent danger.

    • Using the physical response appropriately and proportionately (1:46)

    • How and why to target soft tissue areas (2:34)

    • Finding the ideal stance (2:40)

    • The SHREDDER (5:20)

    • The FACE WASH (5:54)

    • How to use a palm strike (3:49)

    • Escaping a hair grab (3:44)

    • Physical response in the dark (5:02)

    • Escaping a rear grab and ambush (1:34)

    • What to do on the ground and escaping strangulation (7:52)

    • The pre-emptive strike (3:38)

  • Plan how to secure your accommodation and how to keep yourself safe when socialising.

    Advice for parents and practical things you can do to offer support.

    • Drink culture

    • University security checklist

    • Tips for parents (7:25).

  • Bonus content! Learn what to do and how to defend yourself in a knife attack.

    12 tips for festival safety.

    Discover what to do after an attack.

    • Mitigating knife attacks (24:02)

    • Festival safety tips

    • What to do after an attack (1:47).

  • Answers to frequently asked questions such as what to do when followed, dealing with a stalker, drink spiking etc.

    • Questions and scenarios (38:35)

    • 5 Key points to remember from the course

    • Links to our Facebook group and further support

    • Free private Zoom with Dene.

 

INVEST IN YOUR SAFETY

When you purchase our online self defence course for students, you receive lifetime access so you can watch the videos as many times as you want.

We recommend watching the videos multiple times to embed the learning and positive mindset.

Ideally, complete the online course with a parent or friend so that you can discuss the topics that come up and practice the physical responses.

 
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“Thank you for a really powerful, informative afternoon, I am sure the girls will go forward with a change in their mindset - knowing that they have some strategies and some worst-case scenario actions to take. I have more confidence that she will be able to look after herself now, all down to your passion for sharing what you know.”

Ms J.B.

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

‘How to stay safe at university and college’ is quick and simple to purchase

  1. Follow the links to ‘Enrol now’ and you will arrive at a checkout page.

  2. Our online courses are hosted on Teachable (the largest online learning platform in the world).

  3. Enter your details and card information to make your payment.

  4. Create a password - unless you already have a Teachable account.

  5. After payment, you will have instant access to the self defence course.

 

The video course is affordable, costing just £49 with lifetime access

  1. After you have purchased the course, you can watch the videos as many times as you need to.

  2. We recommend watching them numerous times to absorb the tips and slowly and safely practice the techniques.

  3. The videos are available for the lifetime of the course.

 

4.5 hours of video content is available

  1. Content is broken down into bite-size chunks on different topics so you can watch a bit at a time. Ideal for fitting it in around your studies and social life!

  2. The online self defence class for college and uni students starts by understanding attackers and the reality of violence.

  3. It moves on to understanding human behaviour and your body.

  4. Afterwards, we look at how to become an ‘undesirable target’ and avoid danger.

  5. Then finally we demonstrate the physical self defence techniques in depth.

  6. Our aim is that you should never need to use a physical response. But if you do, then you will have a simple but effective technique to rely on.

 

Watch with a friend

  1. We have tried to keep our e-course affordable and we’re happy for you to watch it with a friend and split the cost too!

  2. The added benefit of watching with a friend is that you can discuss each section and how you would deal with different scenarios.

  3. You can also practice the physical responses - slowly and carefully!

 

Parents of students - watch the course together

If you are a parent reading this, then you may well be feeling anxious about your son or daughter leaving home.

Watching this personal safety course together is a great way to:

  1. Ensure they know the basics of personal safety, self defence and violence prevention.

  2. Start open conversations about difficult topics such as safety dangers with excessive alcohol or drugs.

  3. Support them to make better and safer choices whilst at college or university.

  4. Learn a new skill together and strengthen your relationship.

  5. Empower them and help them feel more confident.

 

PREPARE FOR A SAFE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

 

Enjoy a happy and safe university experience and enrol on our complete online course How to stay safe at university and college.

Costing just £49 for lifetime access to over 4.5 hours of expert video content, this is your opportunity to learn self defence from the experts today!