SAFE.STEPS
Personal Safety for Emerging Independence
Confidence, Awareness and Skills for Life Outside the Home
An introduction for teenagers
As teenagers gain more freedom, they also face new situations, from walking home after school, to catching public transport, to socialising without a parent nearby. Safe Steps equips teens with the tools to recognise danger early, avoid risky situations, and confidently handle themselves if confronted.
This course is a great introduction for teenagers before they start setting out on their own.
Through interactive and practical training, participants will learn
How to stay aware and read their surroundings
Strategies to avoid becoming a target
Simple, effective self-defence techniques for common threats.
How to use voice, body language, and movement to deter confrontation.
When and how to get help quickly.
This course is real-world tested and taught by a multiple black belt instructor and Tier 1 protection specialist. Its designed to build confidence and independence while keeping safety at the forefront, giving both teens and parents a peace of mind.
“My son recently attended Nick’s two session (4 hour total) self-defence awareness course. I was able to observe throughout and participate in the outside “block walk” where the group discussed situational awareness. We both found it incredibly useful.
After the block walk, course attendees took turns to role play a range of challenging physical and mental scenarios. They also learned the importance of having a minimum level of physical fitness!
As the parent of a young teenager living in central London, my son’s safety is a priority, particularly as he enters the riskier ‘young adult’ stage. I particularly recommend the course for kids who are taking early steps towards moving independently around town, or students who are heading off to a university town. Adults of all ages will also benefit from this short course covering mental and physical aspects of self-defence. You’ll come away informed, aware and a little more confident.”
“I really enjoyed Nick’s self defence course. The first session was interactive and interesting, we went outside for a walk and were given examples of what to do in certain situations: using the environment to our advantage, windows as mirrors, cars as shields, and so on.
In the classroom/mat area we learned about offensive and defensive techniques and what dangers to look out for.
Throughout the sessions Nick tested us on what we had been taught earlier, making sure that we remembered everything. I would recommend Nick’s course to any child who wants to feel safer and more aware on the streets.”
Requirements
12 - 15 Year olds
No previous experience required
Sessions include
Expert instructor (20 yrs experience)
Top quality instruction
Online videos & support
Session
Minimum 90minutes
1:1 or private group
Online sessions available
Duration
Two half-day interactive safety intensives
Day 1: 1.5 hours
Day 2: 1.5 hours
COURSE COVERS:
Situational awareness - Understanding your environment and know where you are going
Evacuate/escape/cover - How to exit safely from a high level to low level threat
Steps to take if you are being followed - Take immediate steps to create distance and prevent physical harm
Strong posture & verbal de-escalation - Communication skills and body language against bullies
Distance control management - Creating maintaining space between you and the threat
Improvised weapons for defence - Using your environment to your advantage
Defence and release from physical grabs
Defence against physical strikes
Easy to learn takedowns for the street - Learn how to take someone off balance
Self defence on the ground - Understand advantages and disadvantages when defending yourself on the ground, learn to improve your position, neutralise the threat and recover back to your feet safely.
Dealing with Online Bullying