Personal safety is a concern for many individuals. Although no one expects to find themselves in a situation where they ‘must’ defend...

Since 2019 the landscape of law enforcement has seen a notable shift in how justice is administered at ground level.   Resolutions issued...

The UK has seen a surge in public demonstrations, driven by various social, political, and economic concerns. From large-scale protests...

Wearing music headphones while walking outside has become the new norm across all age groups. But what are advantages and disadvantages...

In an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, the ability to remain calm and focused during stressful situations is a valuable...

The term “compliant handcuffing" might appear straightforward at first glance, but its implications and interpretations can be complex...

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or public spaces, disagreements and tensions can...

Workplace violence encompasses a range of behaviours, including physical assaults, threats, and verbal abuse. Recent statistics reveal...

As society becomes increasingly fast-paced, the importance of personal #safety in public spaces cannot be overstated. Whether you're out...

Great meeting with colleagues at #yorkminster The #cathedral has the wow factor, so #visityork It was also good to learn about the...

When is someone too close? When you anticipate danger from what you can see, hear and/or feel from the other person. Increasingly...

Next time someone states that your training must be compliant, ask them to reference what they are saying, along with pointing out the...

Intervening to take away someone’s freedom of movement is generally done for a greater good, to. -       To stop a situation from going...

Avoidance and prevention are key strategies! Weapons have for ever been a part of human society, serving purposes ranging from hunting,...

Once again (yesterday) I was asked 'does our training conform and therefore offer certification in line with a particular training...

While learning physical self-defence techniques is important, it is only one piece of the puzzle. Many people recognise the value of...

This report states that handcuffs were used on more than 2,000 patients over 1 year period. Staff will no longer handcuff combative...

Who remembers Linus and his security blanket? …...Linus being a character from the Charles Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. Linus’s...

My first recollection of being knowingly introduced to this subject was around 2001 watching a video regarding the subject of Excited...

One of the most impactful ways trainers can influence their students is by fostering empowerment. Empowerment involves equipping...