self defence training classes for women and men in private or in groups

self awareness that will minimise being caught in situations of threat;
diffusion of potential physical threats and the role and mindfulness about the choice of circumstances,

Practice the skills needed to defend yourself against the most commonly encountered threats to your person, which are designed to be acquired quickly.

The ultimate aim of the self defence training in a series of classes is to equip you with the skills to defend yourself in situations of fight or flight.

Classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced students (male and especially female, adults and teenagers) and will develop focus, skill and awareness through participation in interactive two-person drills.

Techniques for deterring bullies are learnt at the outset.

We can conduct celf defence classes close to where you live, work, or in a park in the eastern suburbs of Sydney

For school teachers, a concise and effective training program is available.
Refer to the following article from Sydney Morning Herald for background to the benefits of self-defence skills and awareness in the teaching profession.

the health and personal safety benefits of a self-defence regime

Practising martial arts produces immediate benefits, such as greater flexibility and increased personal awareness. After only a short time, the concept and practice of prior knowledge, preparation and prevention will assist your handling of threat.

A greater sense of self-possession comes with having the various 'tools' of self-defence at hand: our main intention is to go and return unharmed, and our increased ability to do so results in confidence and diminishment of fear. Relaxation and awareness, rather than hyper-vigilance, are the keys to attaining self-defence skills and lead naturally to a more centred and harmonious existence.

The exercises and drills of self-defence training are adapted from those that have been used and refined over hundreds of years as a counter to the physical deterioration of aging. The surplus of energy in the body that is created in the practice contributes to physical and psychological health through the promotion of fitness, flexibility, co-ordination and focus in each participant.

Conditions of ill-health, tension often being the cause, may improve or be completely cured as inner energy accumulates. The exercises are gentle and refined with the effect of massaging the internal organs; bones, sinews and the blood system are strengthened. As practice continues, the energy pathways in the body are opened; the accumulation and circulation of vital energy will be felt throughout the body.

This process is refined in on-going practice.

requirements

People of all ages and states of health are equally able to practice.
Loose comfortable clothing is required - see Article on Larry Friedberg's Monk Fist Boxing

clients

PRA I Mental Health Recovery (Buckingham House) - 12 week program
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia
Kincoppal - view training program and criteria
OBS - Corporate Training (one day course)
Aqueo import and Distribution (womens three day course)
Queenwood
Reddam
Ascham School
Rose Bay Secondary College
Sceggs Darlinghurst
Kambala
Crown Street Public School
Bellevue Hill Public School
Rose Bay Public School
Walla Mulla Children Services
Botany Bay Public School
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Many Private Individuals and Groups .

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