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Self-Defense Training

Practical personal safety for real-world risk, built around how people actually respond under pressure.

Most personal safety incidents don’t start with violence. They start with hesitation, misread signals, blurred boundaries, and fear overriding judgement.

Under pressure, people default to what feels safest to their nervous system: freezing, complying, avoiding, or hoping the moment passes.

This training teaches employees how to identify risk early, read boundary testing, manage the fear response, and take simple actions that reduce vulnerability before situations escalate.

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Email: ann@flagacademy.co.za | WhatsApp: 078 458 5338

At a glance

Best for: travel, commutes, client-facing work, off-site operations, field teams
Delivery: on-site or virtual
Format options: 1-hour, 3-hour
Style: practical, respectful, skills-based (no bravado, or fear tactics)

What makes this different

Most self-defense training focuses on techniques. We teach the conditions that determine whether a person can use them at all.

Participants learn:

what threat looks like before it becomes obvious
how fear narrows thinking and slows reaction
how criminals test boundaries before physical contact
how hesitation and compliance increase risk
how to act early, clearly, and proportionately

Physical techniques are taught as a last layer, once awareness, boundaries, and decision-making are in place.

Why this matters for organisations

Useful for travel, commutes, client-facing work, off-site operations, and any context outside controlled environments.

This training helps organisations:

reduce employee vulnerability without creating recklessness
build practical confidence and situational awareness
support duty-of-care with practical skills, not slogans

What the training covers

Threat recognition: early signals, environmental scanning, risk cues
Fear reponse: what happens in the body and how to stay functional
Boundaries under pressure: How attackers test boundaries and how to respond effectively
Body language and presence: Project assertive confidence that reduces target selection
De-escalation strategies: Verbal and non-verbal tools to defuse tense situations
Everyday defense: using space, objects, and movement to create safety
Physical techniques: Simple, effective responses that work regardless of size, strength, or fitness level
Scenario simulations: Apply learning to real-world situations with guided practice

Available formats

The full training: 3-hour session with practical technique work
Educational session: 1-hour talk and technique demonstration
Virtual workshop: 1-hour online session with talk and demonstration

Request a quote:

Email: ann@flagacademy.co.za
WhatsApp: 078 458 5338

Frequently Asked Questions

Do participants have to do physical drills?
No. The training can be adapted. Physical practice is encouraged, never forced.

Does this encourage confrontation?
No. The focus is prevention, early action, and getting to safety. Physical skills are the last layer and to be used only as a last resort.

Is this suitable for men and women?
Yes. The training focuses on decision-making, boundary skills, awareness, and simple techniques that all humans should have.

What should participants wear?
Comfortable clothing and closed shoes for practical sessions.