We offer training to equip women and help them prepare to survive a situation that could possibly change their entire life should they fall victim to criminal acts of violence. This equipping will enable them to sustain the least amount of damage to their personal dignity and integrity.

We also urge employers of members of this group of society to carefully consider the aftermath of such a traumatic event. The psychological effect to both the victim and colleagues, the detrimental publicity to their businesses, the temporary or permanent loss of competent and skilled people, the redistribution of the absent person’s workload, the direct costs of medical and trauma care and litigation, the time spent in the criminal justice process with the police and courts, are just some of the consequences. In such a case it is highly likely that the courts will also determine if there is any employer liability in possibly failing their workforce in not having taken reasonable steps to ensure the personal safety of that employee.

It is our experience that just as success does not happen by mistake, neither does surviving a violent criminal encounter.

Most businesses and corporates with vision plan to succeed and leave the least amount to chance ………….  

Course Content

Introduction

Who we are and why we teach and train the way we do.

Lesson overview and objectives

What we hope co-operatively to achieve by the end of the course.

What I need to consider if I choose to defend myself

Understanding exactly what this means by evaluating your commitment, equipment and cost.

Predators and prey

Learning some lessons from natural predators.

Assessing the risk

Understanding the criminal element, who they are, how they work and what kind of physical threat you could really face.

Defensive awareness

Learning to develop your senses, to read signs of potential danger, evaluate these and respond in order to keep yourself from severe harm.

Mental preparation and combat mindset

Comparing your present thought processes and beliefs against reality – preparing mentally and emotionally to defend yourself in a criminal or potentially dangerous encounter.

Crisis rehearsal

Rehearsing and preparing for possible dangerous scenarios 

The three steps of an assault

Recognising the process of and preparing for an attack

Security at home, while traveling and in the workplace

Taking steps to make your home a safer place – learning skills that will reduce your risk while driving or traveling, and address your personal security needs in your work situation.

Defensive equipment on the person

What to carry and how to carry it taking into consideration your dress, lifestyle and activities. 

Legal obligations and responsibilities

Up to date use of force, protection of property and self defence under South African law.

Knowing and applying your civil rights

A simple way of ensuring that your rights are protected should you be forced to use justified deadly or lethal force to protect yourself – also facing possible civil litigation.

Personal defensive techniques

Some practical measures you can apply that are simple and work under stress

Practical application

Applying some of the skills you will have learned.

Comments

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