What we’re about
This group is for effectively "managing" and staying in control of situations most would find "overwhelming"...
Here is what I would describe as a "complete system" from a Martial Arts perspective on how to stay safe and in control coupled with presence of mind to "avoid" situations before they happen...
In the presence of danger, time and distance are our friends and creating these two things for the purpose of escape are our two priorities... Sadly though this isn't always possible and/or there is the prospect of being out run... This group uses basic Aikido strategy to move off the line of attack often wrong footing an assailant in tow for when the prospect of direct escape is a lesser option...
Better still though is engaging our minds and mouths to de-escalate situations or totally change a charged environment to one of humour and entertainment. This group focusses on these elements too...
As there are no complex striking/counter techniques to learn this system can be taught and learnt start to finish in approximately 6 hours including the art of defusing/de-escalating of "emotionally charged" situations and foresight in how to risk assess situations before they unfold... In addition to this my time etc. is free.
From a place of "equipped" with the necessary skill sets and "foresight" to handle/avoid some of the most challenging of situations one soon becomes confident in themselves to the point of fear and intimidation diminishing allowing someone to go about their day removing some of the shackles that may otherwise have oppressed them...
Once this system is leant it can also be taught to others. Children in particular could benefit from this system as it really is that simple but also highly effective, creating more even playing fields for them rather than fear and intimidation and lacking self-belief and confidence otherwise holding them back and a barrier for them speaking up for themselves etc...
As this system doesn't rely upon physical strength and less so on physical fitness compared to other systems it is universal for the many... This is very much the "intelligent thinking" approach rather than the "physical prowess" requirements that other approaches tend to rely upon, although of course there is no substitute for on-going in-depth tuition, supervision and guidance from qualified technicians in their chosen effective Martial Art... This system is very much a elementary base level foundation to Martial Arts thinking and state of mind with advanced concepts of "safety first" rather than standing toe to toe and all the dangers of that approach, but perhaps a foundation that will see many go on to dedicated training in specialised areas of effective Martial Arts (Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and other Arts that practice techniques in freeform in safe controlled environments etc)...
If you think you could benefit from this system and/or group or would like to learn this system to enlighten/educate others and you respect your fellow Man and Woman I look forward to welcoming you.
Best wishes, Peace and Respect, John (organiser and host)