Most people like to believe that violence is random. That it simply appears out of nowhere, like a storm breaking across a calm sky. Someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time, and suddenly everything explodes into chaos. It's a comforting belief because it suggests that violence is unpredictable, something outside our control, but in many cases that simply isn’t true. Much of the violence that happens between strangers begins long before the moment anyone realises somet

Many people imagine violence as something sudden and explosive; a punch thrown without warning, a fight that appears to erupt out of nowhere. Films, television, and even some martial arts training reinforce this idea. Violence is often portrayed as a purely physical event that begins the moment someone throws the first strike. In reality, violence almost never begins that way. Long before the first punch is thrown, there is usually a series of behavioural signals and escalati

Emotion is what powers conflict long before logic ever gets involved. Most people like to believe that arguments, fights and confrontations come from differences in opinion or circumstance, but in reality they are driven by how someone feels in the moment and not what they think. When a person feels disrespected, embarrassed, threatened or challenged, their emotional brain fires first. The rational part of the mind doesn’t lead the situation, it follows behind trying to justi

The moment I see someone teaching knife defence, I lose respect. Real knife violence is rapid, chaotic, and ambush driven. Teaching people to “block, trap, disarm” isn’t just wrong, it’s negligent. In the wake of every knife related tragedy, our newsfeeds fill with grief, outrage… and unfortunately, opportunism, and within hours, instructors begin posting on social media, selling “knife defence” workshops of how their methods could save your life. Let’s be honest, that isn’t

Most people are trained for the smallest part of the problem. If violence is roughly 60% psychological, 25% emotional and only 15% physica, then most Self Defence systems are built upside down. They spend the majority of their time on the smallest slice, and then sell it as if it covers the whole threat. That’s not just ineffective, it’s dangerous, because in the real world, violence is rarely about who has the better technique. It’s about mindset, perception, emotional contr

Most real world threats don’t begin with violence, they begin with behaviour. Self protection must include behavioural awareness, grooming recognition, verbal boundary skills, and understanding intent. Physical skills solve physical problems, but most problems start long before the first touch. “It’s not the attack that surprises people, it’s the behaviour they ignored.”

Femicide (if you have never heard of it before) refers to the intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender, often...

Advertising for women's only Self Defence classes can be problematic for several reasons, and there are common myths surrounding this...

While the concept of fighting dirty may seem contradictory to the principles of Self Defence, there are situations where employing unconventional tactics can provide advantages and ensure survival. While it's essential to prioritise non-violent conflict resolution whenever possible, understanding the potential benefits of fighting dirty can empower individuals to defend themselves effectively in life-threatening situations. Here are some reasons why fighting dirty can be adva

𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚...

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚. In Self Defence training, preparation...

Striking the throat in a self defence situation can offer several benefits. My preferred target area which has given me good results each...

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞. Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that...

𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 - 𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗢𝗙...

𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗦 Drink spiking is when someone puts drugs or alcohol into your drink without...

𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘, 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 Indecent exposure or ‘flashing’ is when someone...

𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 (This a shortened version taken...

When talking about self defence, the decision to take action must be carefully considered and guided by a clear understanding of the...

In the subject of Self Defence and Combatives, understanding the human body's vulnerable points can be critical for protection. One such...

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗪. As Self...