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SDF Essex self defence has run classes in Billericay, Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Great Baddow Chelmsford, Colchester, Rayleigh, Southend and across London..
SDFEssex Self Defence Training
SDFEssex self defence training, we don’t have to look far these days to read or hear about a wide variety of attacks. Over the last few years or so since I started SDFEssex self defence training, maybe my listening has become more selective to these situations, but I’m sure hardly a week goes by without being notified by social media of an unprovoked physical attack, SDF Essex teaches self defence for beginners.
Beginners Self defence classes in Brentwood and Great Baddow, Chelmsford
SDFEssex self defence training classes are suitable for Adults, Teenagers, Families and Children from age 10.
Parents, do you have a child who is in a school year 6 or 7?
These are often the years when pupils start to be more independent, start walking to and from school alone and receive their first mobile phone.
Travelling to secondary school for many pupils can include buses or trains for the first time, having further to walk and often means longer days combining earlier starts and / or later finishes.
…I had been looking for a Self defence class for my 10-year old daughter, due to start Senior School soon and walk on her own. She has learnt a lot over a short period of time and has grown in confidence. I would highly recommend the training.
Essex Mum review of Brentwood and Chelmsford self defence classes …
……Having moved to Essex with two teenage children, I wanted them to meet new people and try a new activity. I contacted Richard a self defence instructor who was so helpful and my children decided to give it a go.
Parent of Essex Teenagers
What’s the benefits of joining the SDFEssex self defence classes?
The hidden advantages that this self defence training will give are endless; improving self esteem, building confidence, increasing awareness and making new friends. The benefits are improving confidence, fitness and learning an important Life Skill – self defence.
Students looking for an activity for a DofE award, why not consider my self defence training?
SDFEssex Half day Beginners Self Defence class
Mountnessing Brentwood, and Great Baddow, Chelmsford half day beginners classes run each month.
Personal safety self defence (theory aspects approx 1 hour)
The format, although always fun, deals with serious issues.
From a personal safety point of view, the theory section of my reality-based self defence teaches students to put mobile phones away, out of sight. Removing the phone from being on show reduces the focus and possible intent for an attack/mugging.
Mobile technology is important and gives us access to various parts of our life, both business and social.
If we are walking down the street to work, meeting a friend, shopping, going to/from school etc. and have our phone out texting, updating social media, playing games etc. we are not concentrating on roads, traffic, surroundings or people.
There are many safety concerns arising from walking down the street with mobile in hand; potential theft, potential accident crossing the road etc.
Consider this; would you walk down the road with £50 cash in your hand? Yet we walk down the street with phone in hand, when these are potentially worth several hundreds of pounds.
If you need to text, call or email; stop walking, put your back against a wall, deal with the text etc. then securely replace the mobile in a bag or pocket and continue with whatever you were doing.
Practical aspects; standing and floor based techniques (approx 2 hours)
The second part of the half day beginners class is outside and deals with the practical elements of the training system and fitness, they include both standing and floor based techniques. Beginners Self Defence
The techniques are fairly simple however, very effective and are not reliant on strength. Students attend with varying fitness levels.
Following attendance at a half day beginners class students are able to attend the weekly classes as frequently as they wish to improve, critique and learn many new practical techniques, including knife and rape defence, this is on a PAYG basis.
Parent and child self defence taster class in Chelmsford, Mountnessing, Brentwood and Rayleigh Essex
This is a taster class ideal for children attending school years 6 and 7. Parent and child 90 minute / 2 hour taster sessions often in School holidays are very popular. Parent Child Self Defence
Alternatively, why not hold your own Team Building, Women’s group self defence taster session in London, Kent, Suffolk and Essex?
Bespoke self defence group taster sessions; training can include standing knife defence. Classes can be 1-off or a course of sessions. Self Defence for Groups
Women’s self defence session (start dates tba)
- Great Baddow Chelmsford TBA
- East Horndon Brentwood Wednesday TBAam. (requires booking)
- Mountnessing Brentwood Wednesday TBApm. (requires booking)
- East Horndon Brentwood Sunday afternoon TBApm
Self defence it’s better to know and not need, than need and not know!
What to do Next – Contact Richard Mitchener, Self Defence Instructor with SDFEssex
- Phone: 07798 628207
SDFEssex self defence social media (please follow)
Keep Safe
More time to read
The current situation has allowed me more time to read.
I consider myself as having a reasonably positive “can do” attitude. I am very lucky, I have been introduced to some interesting books that have helped me in my personal development. In addition I have also listened to and occasionally met some inspirational speakers from around the world.
My career background is somewhat different to my self defence business where I run classes in and around Essex, or is it?
Whatever job / business you have, all businesses have similar elements. Initially we have to sell ourselves, people buy from those they trust. Whether it’s a martial arts instructor, outdoor fitness trainer or a confidence life coach etc.
Understanding personalities definitely helps us deal with enquiries to progress business.
Find what is important to your client and offer this to them.
Understanding how to relate to clients is so important.
Personality traits – more time to read
I’ve heard and read about different personality traits, such as phlegmatics, cholerics, sanguines and melancholics and the DISC system. My current re-read is Positive Personality Profiles by Robert Rohm. I heard Robert Rohm speak over 20 years ago covering the DISC personality types.
The book identifies skills on how to communicate with different personalities, end result being you hopefully relate and communicate better.
To establish which category you fall into, are you:
- Are you more task or people focused?
- Are you more out going or reserved?
From these answers we can help build techniques.
- D Decisive
- I Inspiring
- S Supportive
- C Cautious
Understanding these traits is a powerful tool. Building an appreciation of team members’ personalities, developing your people skills and better relationships with clients / students and family including children.
With the current challenges we are facing from a working situation, home schooling and establishing a new norm, re-reading and re-capping this great book helps reinforce a few extra skills. It’s great to have more time to read.
Lockdown SDFEssex self defence
Just a couple of thoughts, change lockdown SDFEssex self defence.
We’re approaching our sixth week of lockdown, I hope you’re staying safe and well.
There’s been a lot of change over those weeks whether that’s getting to grips with new routines at home, working arrangements, schooling, technology and many more.
In general often we don’t like change.
In a few short weeks many have had to adapt massively and quickly.
Who Moved my cheese
I remember a book I read about 20 years ago called “Who moved my cheese?” by Dr Spencer Johnson, really great short read.
Maybe we should be more confident about our ability to change.
The book describes change, and typical reactions to those changes.
- Change Happens
- Anticipate Change
- Monitor Change
- Adapt to Change Quickly
- Enjoy Change
- Be Ready to Quickly Change & Enjoy it, Again
I believe things for some will be very different, certainly short term. Change is inevitable, how we deal with it comes down to attitudes. What have we learnt, seen or done differently in this current experience?
I think we are friendlier and possibly more appreciative of and considerate to others; long may this continue. There are certainly lots of hero’s and role models that have been truly inspiring, some I may not have considered 6 months ago. Sorry & Thank you.
Please stay in safe, stay fit and well, and stay in contact.
Lockdown SDFEssex self defence
I am unable to run classes currently, however it’s important to still stay active where and when we can, I’m lucky I enjoy walking. If you would like info on my self defence classes and to join the waiting list for when we reopen, please ask.
Call Now to register 07798 628207.
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Keep safe and well.
Richard Mitchener SDFEssex Self Defence Training
Domestic abuse since lockdown
Domestic abuse since lockdown or domestic violence all over the world its reported that there has been a significant increase in domestic abuse since lockdown.
25% increase in domestic abuse calls since lockdown, below is an article from BBC on 6th April 2020.
https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-52157620
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be affected by domestic violence . One third of all violent crimes in Essex is domestic related.
Domestic abuse is about control including physical, emotional and sexual.
Testimonial – Domestic abuse victim learns Self Defence with SDF Essex
From my initial inquiry about SDF Essex Richard has been attentive to detail. He is incredibly passionate and his energy and pride is infectious.
I approached SDF Essex at a time when I was in a very dark place. Having had been in a very toxic and abusive relationship, it was suggested that I look into self defence classes.
Dubious to say the least I made my inquiries and Richard put me at ease from the very first interaction with him. He asked me questions although was always very considerate as not to pry.
Having now attended 5 sessions, I am pleased to say that Richard has really helped me along my road to recovery. He has always been considerate and conscious of the experiences I have been through and will always check to make sure that I really am okay. He is flexible and encourages you to make as many classes as you can but there is no pressure to feel like you have to attend every week.
For me this works out perfectly as a single parent and having only every other weekend free I can’t commit to make every Sunday.
He’ll work you hard and you certainly feel it for the week to follow but I feel invigorated, confident and empowered to take on the world.
Thank you
Female SDF Essex Student
SDF Essex Half Day Beginners Self Defence class
SDF Essex runs a monthly half day beginners class in:
- Great Baddow, Chelmsford Saturday morning
- Mountnessing Brentwood Sunday morning
Contact Richard SDF Essex Instructor Beginners Self Defence
Weekly self defence classes with SDF Essex
Weekly weekend sessions are open to students following the completion of the Beginners Self Defence classes. Students can join the weekly classes on a pay as you go basis.
- Chelmsford Adults only class and a Youth and Family session on Saturday mornings.
- Mountnessing Brentwood Sunday mornings are for all.
All details are on the website. SDF Essex weekly classes
Please view the website, (contact details below).
Parent & Child self defence taster classes
In the School holidays I run parent and child taster classes in Chelmsford and Rayleigh I am looking to additionally run these in Billericay, Brentwood and Upminster venues contact Richard to find out more … Parent Child Self Defence
What to do next
Interested to find out more email or for a chat call or text Richard 07798 628 207
Stay safe and well
Richard
richard@selfdefenceandfitness.com
Self Defence Anti Bullying Instructor with SDF Essex