Self-Defence Training for Staff

So far we have provided a total of 4 sessions for Deutsche Bank – three sessions in London and one at their Birmingham Office.

Staff members shared how vulnerable they felt when outside by themselves, especially during the darker days, as well as, shared their various safety concerns.

They were also given the opportunity to get much needed clarification on what is allowed and not allowed when it comes to Self Defence.

By the end of their sessions with us, they all expressed how much more confident and empowered they felt, with more follow up sessions being planned to go over other techniques and scenarios.

Unleash Self Defence had the pleasure of visiting Fulham FC’s training ground to provide Self Defence training specifically for the female staff who felt unsafe when by themselves in their daily commute and in general when out and about.

Below is a wonderful testimonial from the Manager of Safeguarding and Inclusion at Fulham FC:

“Tahir delivered a fantastic course for the Fulham Females Working Group at Fulham FC’s Training Ground. His knowledge and expertise has helped build our confidence in managing our personal safety and has provided us with the skills and technique to practice self-defence should we ever need it. We would highly recommend this short course for anyone who wants to learn more about personal safety and self-defence.” (Gemma Taylor)

Credit to Fulham FC for recognising the need for this training and also for taking the necessary action to provide it for their staff.

The plan now is to look at extending this training to other members of the club also.

“As part of our Health & Wellbeing Programme, Unleash Self Defence have provided a number of self-defence staff training sessions at Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and the Tower of London.

Both Tahir and Farhaj have been professional, energetic and engaging in the delivery of these sessions, making the activities fun and we have received very positive feedback from our staff.

They were also very collaborative in agreeing to attend our Health & Wellbeing day event at Hampton Court Palace where staff had the opportunity to interact with our suppliers and local practitioners.  Again they engaged with our employees in a friendly and interactive manner, giving their time freely to the organisation and providing advice to individuals.

I would certainly recommend them as a supplier and partner.”

“Thanks so much for the awesome self defence workshop! It was such a fun and engaging session, and everyone came away feeling more confident and ready to handle whatever comes their way. The techniques you shared were practical and easy to pick up, and your upbeat teaching style kept the energy high the whole time. We all left feeling empowered and recharged. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

We have had the pleasure of working with Crafty Critters Club on many occasions. Below is a great testimonial from its Managing Director:

“Unleash Self Defence provided us with a great session that got children with different ages, needs and abilities engaged and simultaneously excited! They offered a range of games and techniques that challenged and encouraged the children to take part and learn new defence skills. It has been a pleasure to have them and we look forward to having them regularly at our holiday camps!”

Royal Borough of Kingston contacted us for a Self Defence workshop as their staff members were concerned about their own safety and lack of confidence when not only walking by themselves but also when having to generally deal with members of the public who could at times become aggressive.

We covered techniques specific to their requirements, leaving the staff members feeling a lot more empowered and confident by the end.

Attendees were very grateful for the session and said that it was just what they needed.

We didn’t know this but domestic violence is the number one crime in the Sutton Borough and Sutton Council teamed up with Community Action Sutton to put together a very successful Women’s Only Personal Safety and Self Defence Workshop in the Sutton area.

Below is a great testimonial from one of the attendees:

“Extra special thanks for the Unleash Self Defence trainer. I thought he was just brilliant, empowering and with the right balance of humour and professionalism. I also thought the young man assisting was a real credit to the team too. Very polite and respectful and also talented too.”

Mondi plc is a multinational packaging and paper group. They wanted to have a Self Defence session as part of their ‘Making a Difference Day’. Below are two lovely testimonials from the attendees:

“I was impressed by the quality of instruction and the practical skills I gained from Tahir’s course yesterday. Unlike traditional martial arts, this session shifted the focus to real life confrontations. The session was interactive and enjoyable and a valuable investment in my personal safety. I certainly feel more confident and empowered, and I would love to book my daughters into a session too.”

“Thanks Tahir for sharing your experience with us and running a fun and thought-provoking workshop.”

We have had a few sessions with Active International so far. Below is a great testimonials:

“We wanted to embark on a corporate self defence class for our employees. We were recommended Tahir and we cannot speak highly enough of him. He was extremely knowledgeable and has taught us some key skills that all of our staff can take into a real-life situation. He was extremely professional and kept us engaged throughout the class, two hours really did fly by. We are hoping to do additional classes in the future. Thank you again for everything.”

Macmillan Cancer Support contacted us to arrange a workshop for their annual staff conference as many staff members highlighted their own safety concerns during their work. Below is a testimonial from the Fundraising Manager:

“We had the pleasure of meeting Unleash Self Defence at our annual staff conference in June 2019. As fundraisers we often work alone or outside of normal working hours and so it was imperative that we all had some training in self-defence. Farhaj was an excellent instructor who tailored the session to meet this need and trained us all based on our individual level. The feedback from the session was all positive and even one attendee said, “this was both an enjoyable and informative session and I came away feeling empowered.” Thank you to Farhaj and the Unleash Self Defence team for delivering a life-changing session that will be fondly remembered!”

Bold Women approached us to help their members feel more empowered and safer. Below we have a wonderful testimonial from its Founder:

“I just wanted to thank you once again for the bespoke women’s and teen girls self defence and personal protection workshop you created and delivered for BOLD Women.

Throughout our dealings, I found you polite, knowledgeable and accommodating. You clearly understood my vision and requirements and created a workshop that not only met, but exceeded my needs.

The feedback from the attendees has be phenomenal and everyone agreed there was a good combination of advice, theory and practical exercises that will now support our group to stay safer on the streets.

Thank you once again and I look forward to working with you on similar projects in the future.”

We have had a few sessions now with Anglo American. Below is a wonderful testimonial:

“We had a fun and very informative session with Tahir at our offices for National Women’s Day. The women in attendance left feeling more confident and empowered, having gained some important and valuable tips on avoiding, and if unavoidable, handling threatening situations. This helped us to feel, and act, more assertively as we went about our daily commutes.”