In addition to our Aikido classes, we also offer Short Self-Defence Courses. These can be last between one and five-days, depending on content.

These short courses are designed to teach delegates emergency skills for emergency situations but they in are in no way a substitute for regular self-defence training.

The courses are split into theory and practical elements.

Theory - Delegates learn how to reduce the risk of becoming involved in a violent incident

Practical - Delegates learn techniques which can be used to defend themselves when their personal safety would otherwise be at risk.

Our courses are suitable for both men and women.

The physical intervention techniques taught on this course are designed so that delegates can escape from a violent situation, whilst keeping within the law.

Course content includes:

• Threat awareness - spotting the danger signs;
• Assessing risk;
• Preventing aggression;
• Common attack scenarios, and strategies used by attackers;
• Fighting back when necessary – the realities;
• The law as it relates to self-defence;
• Areas of the body most susceptible to attack;
• Mental conditioning;
• Fear and adrenalin control;
• Pre-emptive striking;
• Use of everyday objects in self-defence;
• Use of the body’s natural weapons in self-defence;
• Defences against common physical attacks;
• Defences against common weapon attacks;
• Defending yourself from the floor;
• Precautions for everyday situations.

Qualified and Experienced Trainers

All short self-defence courses are currently taught by John Carpenter.

John has studied Judo and Jujitsu in the past but has dedicated his training to Aikido for the past 10 years. John holds a 1st Dan Black Belt in Aikido. John teaches Aikido on voluntary basis in West End, Southampton and also teaches children at Eastleigh Aikido Club at their Toynbee School venue.

John was a doorman for 4 years and was Head doorman for two of those at Turpins Nightclub in Southampton. During this time John built up a working knowledge of how to deal with aggressive people in a safe and professional manner.

Prices

Prices start at just £20.00 per delegate, per day.  The overall cost per delegate will vary depending upon the length of course required, the course venue, the number of delegates on the course, whether food or refreshments are required, etc.

Course Dates

Courses are run on an ad-hoc basis, according to interest.

If you would like to express an interest in attending one of our courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

By adding your name to our list of interested persons, we can contact you when there is sufficient interest to make it viable to run a course at a price and location you will find acceptable.

Adding your name to our list does not commit you to attending a course.

For more information and a friendly chat, or to express an interest in attending one of our short self-defence courses, please phone: John Carpenter 07830 040625