Our corporate courses
Basic personal safety
Our basic personal safety course will give you knowledge in how to spot and avoid trouble, then if all else fails a few simple personal safety/breakaway techniques to get you away from the trouble and home safe. Very few fights/attacks are a total surprise and if you can read the situation correctly you will be able to walk away before any escalation into violence. Random attacks do happen, but they are such a small percentage of overall violent situations.
All our courses incorporate self-awareness and situational awareness, meaning you should be able to spot even a potential random attack if you follow common sense and the subtle signs and definitely be able to walk away from the usual street violence we see in the UK. We will cover the signs of trouble, body language, verbal escalation, conflict resolution and de-escalation. We will cover UK law and personal safety, the do’s and don’ts and potential pitfalls you could face with common myths and misconceptions that are widely spread in society.
We cover how the body and mind react to a fearful situation and the implications this can bring if you lose control, (easier said than done but we can teach breathing techniques and awareness to calm you down in a violent encounter). If all else has failed we will teach you very simple but effective personal safety moves that if done correctly will get you out of a violent encounter. These moves are tried and tested through years of experience from myself and my mentors, plus other training partners who have worked in violent environments such as security and door supervisors.
Specialised courses
The following courses incorporate the fundamentals of the basic personal safety course, then specialise in the actual topic.
A practical and realistic course designed to help people recognise risk, improve awareness and make safer decisions.
Participants explore situational awareness, body language, boundaries, positioning, escape options and practical personal safety techniques.
The focus is not on fear. It is about knowledge, awareness and understanding what you can do.
Learn how to recognise the early signs of conflict and understand how situations can escalate.
The course explores body language, tone of voice, communication, trigger words and practical de-escalation techniques. Participants also learn how to remain assertive without unnecessarily increasing tension.
Where appropriate, practical breakaway techniques can also be included.
A practical approach to personal safety that recognises the different risks and realities women may face.
The course covers awareness, boundaries, positioning, mindset and practical self-defence options, while taking physiology and realistic responses into account.
Topics can also include sexual predators and sexual attacks where required.
The focus is on understanding what you can do, rather than what you cannot.
Realistic, practical self-defence for adults.
This course focuses on awareness, prevention, creating opportunities to escape and practical techniques for when avoidance is no longer possible.
No Hollywood moves. No false promises.
Just practical knowledge and techniques designed around real-life situations.
Designed for anyone who works alone or regularly visits clients, properties or unfamiliar locations.
The course covers risk awareness, dynamic risk assessment, escape planning, environmental awareness, body language, warning signs, positioning, communication and de-escalation.
Participants also explore practical personal safety and breakaway techniques, along with the importance of reporting and understanding workplace responsibilities.
Practical training for environments where physical intervention may sometimes be necessary.
The course focuses on decision-making, awareness, communication and safer methods of control and restraint, with an emphasis on responsibility and reducing unnecessary harm.
Training can be adapted to suit the role, workplace and level of intervention required.
Practical tools for real life.
The Everyday Reset gives participants simple, realistic tools to help manage stress, emotional ups and downs and the pressures of everyday life.
Through guided reflection, body awareness, practical techniques and supportive discussion, participants explore ways to reset, refocus and create small changes that can fit into everyday routines.
This is practical, interactive and focused on tools people can actually use.
Designed for people who want to develop the knowledge and skills to teach basic personal safety to others.
The course covers the core elements of personal safety while also developing the confidence and ability to deliver the training effectively.
Successful participants receive ongoing support from Instincts Training and complete regular updates and competency assessments to maintain their skills and knowledge.
Ready to learn?
All the courses mentioned above with the exception of personal safety instructor can be tailored to a bespoke package to suit individual needs. The basic personal safety course is available to children from secondary school upwards with age-appropriate applications being taught and understood. Everything we do is based on reality and society.
We will sit down with you if required to discuss in detail how we can help and make sure we tick all your boxes for your specific requirements. We can assess risk assessments and make sure your policy is relevant and within the law for your establishment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Employment Law. Our mission is to keep things relevant and real; we teach personal safety techniques that are proven to work.
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