Self-Defence Training for Universities & Businesses
Unleash Self Defence is a highly regarded provider of bespoke personal safety and self-defence training solutions for universities and businesses
Our extensive track record includes collaborations with forward-thinking universities, businesses of all sizes, and other organisations.
Over the years, we have built an ever-expanding portfolio of successful partnerships. Our clients range from grassroots community organisations such as local Scouts and Guides groups to small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to empower their workforce. We have also worked with multinational corporations, including Deutsche Bank, Fulham Football Club, Anglo-American / De Beers, and the Historic Royal Palaces, among many others.
Our system represents an integrated approach designed for real-world application. We weave together self-awareness, mental and physical empowerment, principles of martial arts, and reality-based self-defence strategies. This ensures that our participants are equipped with physical skills but develop the cognitive and emotional tools necessary to navigate potentially challenging situations effectively.
Unleash Self Defence offers a flexible training format. Whether your organisation would like a focused, one-time seminar, a structured weekly course, specialised women’s-only workshops, or a combination of training types, our experienced instructors can tailor the content and delivery to your specific requirements.
Unleash Self Defence distinguishes itself from conventional martial arts systems and generic MMA training by placing a profound emphasis not only on the physical mechanics of real-world altercations but also on the often overlooked yet critical mental and psychological dimensions.
Our Approach:
Learn it: We begin by ensuring participants understand the fundamental mechanics of each technique. We emphasise the underlying principles that make it practical and adaptable.
Fatigue it: Through repetitive practice and carefully designed drills, participants develop the crucial muscle memory and instinctive reactions necessary to execute techniques effectively under pressure. This means that learned movements become ingrained responses.
Stress it: We incorporate stress drills, sparring exercises, and combat scenarios. This bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application and enables participants to apply techniques effectively when faced with uncertainty.
To explore how Unleash Self Defence can empower your university or business, please contact us today at 0800 246 5421.
Empowering Session
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.
Empowering Classes to Boost Women’s Personal Safety
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.
Powerful Contribution to Our Health & Wellbeing Programme
“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.”
A Fantastic Self Defence Workshop!
“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!”
An exciting session with a variety of challenging games and techniques
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!”
The session covered all the specific techniques as per our request
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.
A session of balance between humour and professionalism
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.”
Highly qualified instructors & practical skills
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 all felt empowered and recharged after the session
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.”
Enjoyable & informative session
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!”
The workshop has exceeded our expectations.
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 left feeling more confident & empowered.
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.”
Self-Defence at University
Self-defence training for young adults, particularly for women, has become an increasingly important part of student welfare programmes.
The transition to university often involves moving away from a familiar home environment and support network.
This can present opportunities and challenges. Our training is specifically designed to address these circumstances.
Students who participate in our training programmes will learn to stay safe and experience many benefits.
Benefits include:
- Improved physical fitness
- Stress reduction
- Mental clarity
- Improved strength and agility
- Invaluable life skills
Universities interested in exploring how Unleash Self Defence can improve the safety and well-being of their students are encouraged to contact our dedicated team.
Corporate self-defence training and team building
Unleash Self Defence provides essential and impactful self-defence training and dynamic team-building sessions specifically designed for the needs of businesses and corporate clients.
In today's competitive business environment, a comprehensive employee well-being programme represents a fundamental aspect of responsible employer practice. It shows a genuine commitment to the duty of care. Increasingly, forward-thinking businesses are recognising the value of incorporating self-defence training or women's self-defence classes to their well-being initiatives.
Our courses are fully customisable and tailored to your organisation's needs and employee demographics. By investing in this valuable training, your business will demonstrate a tangible commitment to your employees' safety, security, and personal development.
We have worked with:
- Deutsche Bank
- Fulham Football Club
- Anglo-American / De Beers
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- AECOM
- Parkour Generations for their Instructor Team
- Historic Royal Palaces – including staff members of Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, and the Tower of London
- And more….
The advantages of investing in self-defence and martial arts training for businesses
Why should businesses and organisations strategically invest in the well-being and empowerment of their staff through self-defence training?
Unleash Self Defence provides its corporate clients with a range of benefits. These include:
- Enhanced employee confidence and leadership potential: Giving employees the skills and knowledge to protect themselves effectively will make them more confident. This increased self-assurance will also translate to greater self-esteem, a stronger sense of presence, and improved leadership potential.
- Improved staff morale, discipline, and teamwork: Our training programmes have a positive impact on staff morale. The experience of learning and overcoming challenges strengthens team bonds and encourages collective responsibility. It also improves communication and conflict management.
- Development of problem-solving skills: Our training encourages employees to think critically under pressure. This allows them to develop creative solutions to simulated challenges and enhances their problem-solving abilities in a team context.
- Increased employee loyalty and retention: Employees who feel valued and supported show greater job satisfaction and are more loyal. This leads to reduced staff turnover and a more stable and experienced workforce.
- Reduced stress: Our training provides a healthy outlet for stress. This contributes to better sleep quality, enhanced mental resilience, and increased productivity.
- Fewer sick days: Our training promotes physical strength, fitness, and a healthier mindset, contributing to a more physically and mentally robust workforce.