1. PERSONAL SECURITY – 2 Hours
Violence awareness & prevention, including personal security tips for; Home, Public transport/places, Road rage, Party safe, and more. Provides an invaluable psychological insight into the causes of violence, how to manage fear, how to verbally diffuse your attacker, predator types, targets, tools & common attacks, as well as simple, yet effective techniques for a variety of attack and harassment situations. This is a sit down presentation and suitable for every body! This can be done as an idividual, or save with group on site at the Proactive Academy. For sessions at your school, work place or community group call for a quote.
OTHER RECOMENDED PROACTIVE SELF DEFENCE MODULES
2. SELF DEFENCE - 2 Hours
A practical session to build your defensive and offensive striking skills so that you can fend off an attacker. Learn how to strike target effectively with techniques that are simple to learn and develop instinctively. Teaches how to use your whole body as a weapon. Develop your striking power and fluid attack combinations in a progresive practical and safe session. Highly recommended.
3. ANTI-RAPE – 2 Hours
A very practical session focusing on defending yourself from a range of typical sexual abuse and harassment situations. Includes common scenarious from ‘ ground' positions as well as typical escapes from common prelude attacks. How to use your whole body for maximum leverage and effect to make room for escape against a larger aggressive abuser.
4. WEAPON DEFENCE – 2 Hours
How would you deal with an knife wielding assailant? Learn how to survive an armed hold-up, as well as scenario training against common weapon attacks including; knife, syringe, club, firearm, etc. Also covers defensive use of improvised weapons that you carry and use daily.
BE AWARE
Accept the fact that you are a potential victim of violence.
It is strategically sound to prepare for emergencies in advance of danger. This way, in the event of an attack, you will feel less fear, follow a plan and take action.
Lack of mental and physical preparedness usually results in confusion, hesitation and panic. What would you do if you were attacked?
Learning self defence is just plain smart, no different than taking a CPR first aid course, or owning a fire extinguisher or first aid kit.We have the right to personal security and safety.
We must be responsable for our own personal security.
We have the right to protect or defend ourselves vigorously and aggresively if we have exhausted all other means.
COURSE OUTCOMES
You will develop awareness and prevention skill so that you will reduce the likelihood of being attacked.
You will develop fear / crisis management skills so you become empowered and more positive to new or uncertain situations
You will develop an understanding of the 'anatomy' of conflict, simple logical steps in order make better decisions whilst under pressure. This process also assists in removing post conflict hang-ups and emotional scars.
You will develop simple instinctive fighting skills to deal with a larger, stronger, more committed or armed offender. It's not pretty. It is effective!
You will obtain instant results, ready for immediate use. Pro-Active Self Defence has expert instructors who will guide you through the courses. It's a great fun way to learn life saving skills, gain confidence and protect yourself.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I do a Pro-Active self defence course?
PSD run regular group courses at the Pro-Active Self Defence Academy , 8 Brock Street, Thomastown. Conveniently located just off the metropolitan Ring Road, (Dalton Rd exit) and only 15 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD. PSD can also come to you; at your workplace, meeting room, local gym, clubroom or home.
Do I need to be fit?
No, Course are designed for 'Joan Citizen', suitable for any age, shape, fitness or temperament.
Is it safe?
Safety is paramount. Specialized training equipment is supplied. Instruction is by caring, highly qualified and experienced Instructors.
Can I come by myself?
Womens courses can be delivered individually (one or one personal tuition) or as part of a friendly group of like minded women. Groups sizes are capped to ensure quality instructor participant ratios in order to maximize your learning and enjoyment. PSD instructors are qualified coaches who understand womens needs and are specifically selected to assist you as an individual or as part of a fun dynamic group.













