Self Defence Training for National Day Nurseries Association — Streetwise Defence

Corporate Self Defence Course for NDNA

One of our course offerings is corporate self defence training, where we visit your business and provide either a half or full-day training programme for your female employees. In July, I visited the NDNA headquarters in Huddersfield and trained 19 staff members, including their Chief Executive, Purnima Tanuku OBE, and Director of Quality & Workforce Development , Stella Ziolkowski.

I wanted to share a few shifts in behaviour that I picked up on during this session, as these are common amongst participants of our training.

Confidence

What was evident at the beginning of the training was a disbelief in the ladies’ ability to protect themselves and a lack of confidence when faced with a potential attacker or big guy such as myself. However, as the course progressed I observed a real change in attitudes and by the end there was a noticeable atmosphere of positivity and self belief.

“The training has shown me that you don’t need to be big and strong to defend yourself.”

Mrs A.D.

When women take part in self defence training together and do the physical practice sessions they take strength from each other. At this session, there was one lady who had done some kickboxing before and, although she was small in physique, she could really pack a punch (and a serious knee). It gave the other participants confidence that they could go for it and use some force.

“The most useful part of the self defence training was gaining confidence in my ability.”

Ms S.Z.