Personal Safety Workshops
In person or online
Jujitsucise delivers engaging, thought-provoking Personal Safety Workshops for corporates, schools, businesses, and community organisations across London and the UK. These sessions go far beyond “self-defence moves” and focus on awareness, mindset, decision-making, and confidence, supported by simple, realistic physical strategies.
The workshop is designed to empower participants to feel safer, calmer, and more confident in everyday life — without fear-based messaging or unrealistic techniques.
Delivered by Mark Saunders, qualified teacher, former senior leader & DSL, Level 3 personal trainer, and experienced self-defence instructor.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE & CONTENT
The 45-minute workshop follows a clear, progressive structure that blends education, discussion, and practical engagement.
1. What Is Self-Defence? (And What It Isn’t)
Purpose: Reset expectations and remove common myths.
Participants explore:
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The true meaning of self-defence
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The difference between self-defence, fighting, and violence
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Why avoidance, awareness, and decision-making come first
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The role of confidence in personal safety
Key takeaway:
Self-defence is about protection and escape — not domination or aggression.
2. Personal Safety & Situational Awareness
Purpose: Prevention is the first line of defence.
This section covers:
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Reading environments and people
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Recognising common risk patterns in everyday life
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The impact of distraction (phones, alcohol, fatigue)
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Boundary awareness in social, work, and public settings
Practical element:
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Simple awareness drills
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“What would you do?” real-life scenarios
3. The Psychology of Confrontation
Purpose: Help people stay calm under pressure.
Participants learn:
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How adrenaline affects thinking and movement
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Why freezing is a normal response
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Managing fear and stress reactions
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Making fast, simple decisions under pressure
Key takeaway:
Confidence comes from understanding how the body and mind respond.
4. Pre-Emptive Striking: When, Why, and If
Purpose: Address a sensitive topic responsibly.
This section explores:
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What pre-emptive action actually means
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Identifying genuine imminent threat
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Why timing, intent, and necessity matter
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Why this is always a last resort
Important framing:
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Ethical responsibility
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Legal consequences
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Emotional and psychological aftermath
5. The Legal Side of Self-Defence (UK Focus)
Purpose: Protect participants legally as well as physically.
Covered clearly and accessibly:
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What “reasonable force” really means
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Imminent threat vs perceived threat
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Proportionality and necessity
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What happens after an incident
Real-world discussion:
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Common legal misunderstandings
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Why “I felt threatened” isn’t enough on its own
6. Verbal Boundaries & De-Escalation
Purpose: Avoid physical confrontation where possible.
Participants develop:
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Assertive communication (not aggression)
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Effective tone, posture, and eye contact
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Early boundary-setting strategies
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Recognising when talking will not work
Practical element:
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Simple verbal scripts
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Body positioning and distancing drills
7. Simple Physical Responses (High-Percentage Techniques)
Purpose: Practical but realistic movement.
Focus includes:
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Distance management and stance
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Protecting yourself if grabbed or pushed
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Escaping safely rather than “winning”
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Why simplicity beats complexity under stress
Delivery:
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Low-risk drills
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Optional glove and pad work
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Confidence-building movement
8. After an Incident: What To Do Next
Purpose: Often overlooked, but hugely valuable.
Participants learn:
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Immediate safety actions
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Medical considerations
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Reporting and documentation
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Emotional and psychological impact
Key takeaway:
Self-defence doesn’t end when the threat stops.
9. Everyday Personal Safety for Modern Life
Purpose: Highly relatable and practical.
Topics include:
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Travel and commuting
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Nights out and social environments
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Workplace and professional boundaries
Online interactions crossing into real life
10. Building Long-Term Confidence Through Jujitsucise
Purpose: Bridge into ongoing development.
Participants explore:
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Real confidence vs false bravado
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Consistency over intensity
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The role of fitness, mindset, and awareness
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How Jujitsucise supports long-term personal safety
WHO THE WORKSHOP IS FOR
Ideal for:
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Corporate wellbeing and staff development
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HR, DEI, and leadership programmes
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Schools, colleges, and universities
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Clubs, hotels, golf clubs, and leisure venues
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Community groups and professional networks
Workshops are fully adaptable to audience, setting, and organisational priorities.
WHY ORGANISATIONS CHOOSE JUJITSUCISE
Organisations value this workshop because it:
🥋 Builds genuine confidence and self-belief
🥋 Improves awareness, focus, and decision-making
🥋 Reduces anxiety around everyday situations
🥋 Aligns with wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion goals
🥋 Is engaging, practical, and responsibly delivered
When people feel safer, they are more confident, focused, and effective.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
Duration:
1 hour
Group size: Flexible
Location: Delivered on-site or online
Resources:
All learning resources are provided
BRING A PERSONAL SAFETY WORKSHOP TO YOUR ORGANISATION
Whether you’re planning a wellbeing day, staff development session, enrichment event, or community programme, Jujitsucise delivers a professional, empowering, and memorable personal safety experience.
Book a call or request availability today.