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Using Force: A Look at UK Law for Self-Protection Practitioners

Sunday, 21.08.2016 - 12:17 GMT+0000

The use of force is one of the main focuses in most self-protection training as well as in the martial arts. However, its justification and subsequent application to real violence is also singularly the least well-addressed area of understanding. In short, if practitioners train without an understanding of the law then while their training in … More Using Force: A Look at UK Law for Self-Protection Practitioners

Prolific Conman Targeting Churches

Sunday, 17.02.2013 - 18:55 GMT+0000

PHDefence, a local martial arts class I teach at, is held at a chapel. While I was there, I saw this notice and thought I should do what I can do share it. Knowledge is power! Now, this may not seem particularly relevant to self-protection or personal security, but it is. Dialogue, deception and distraction … More Prolific Conman Targeting Churches

Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University

Thursday, 17.01.2013 - 17:01 GMT+0000

Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University (While still having a good time!) By Josh Nixon, ESP I can almost hear the groan from here. Not another page talking about safety and security for students! Every year university students, college students and those considering it the next year are bombarded with advice from … More Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University

‘New Violent Crime Tactics’ Fake Crimestoppers Message

Thursday, 10.01.2013 - 09:34 GMT+0000

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED – SEE BELOW. A friend posted this recently in a Facebook group I am part of and I thought it was worth mentioning. As anyone who has undertaken any good self-protection training knows, criminals will often work with deception and distraction tactics in order to get what they want, whether … More ‘New Violent Crime Tactics’ Fake Crimestoppers Message

Home Security: Easy and Cheap Upgrades

Monday, 21.11.2011 - 05:00 GMT+0000

This is a good one. As you may know, I’m a big fan of Lifehacker. I think their approach towards everything is brilliant and they’re often my go-to website if I’m not sure of anything technological (and often other stuff too). If you’re not keeping up to date with their posts, then you’re missing out … More Home Security: Easy and Cheap Upgrades

101–The New UK Non-Emergency Police Number

Tuesday, 08.11.2011 - 13:51 GMT+0000

Hi all, Just a quick update from the police again – the non-emergency number has changed (or will be changing, depending on where you are) to 101. You may be wondering when you should call 999, and when you should call 101. When to call 101? You should call 101 to report less urgent crime … More 101–The New UK Non-Emergency Police Number

11 Year Old Karateka Fights Off Attacker in Bristol

Friday, 21.10.2011 - 14:44 GMT+0000

Jade Pidden, an 11-year-old Karateka from Bristol has managed to fend off an attacker she described as white, 6ft tall, slim, in his early 20s, with light brown hair and a long fringe. She said he was wearing a blue hoodie, with white writing and tight jeans with black and white Nike trainers. The following … More 11 Year Old Karateka Fights Off Attacker in Bristol

Recent Local Crime Updates: Distraction Tactics and Burglary

Tuesday, 04.10.2011 - 17:23 GMT+0000

‘CONSTANT VIGILANCE!’ as Professor Moody always says… Today there’s been a couple of updates from Staffordshire Police following some recent criminal activity. It seems there’s a bit of a pattern going around of distraction tactics, whereby a criminal uses a false identity, usually a salesman or a member of the Water, Gas or Electric Board. … More Recent Local Crime Updates: Distraction Tactics and Burglary

Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses

Monday, 03.10.2011 - 13:29 GMT+0000

Just spreading the word to help out with this one: Officers were called to Furlong Road at around 10.30pm on Friday 30 September following a report of a fight. A 15-year-old boy had sustained a head injury and was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for treatment. He was discharged a short time … More Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses

New Home Needed for Local Boxing Academy

Wednesday, 28.09.2011 - 10:06 GMT+0000

The Blue Glove Boxing Academy, which is run by Staffordshire Police officers, is in need of a new home in Stoke-on-Trent. Boxing sessions are currently held on an ad-hoc basis at the Wallace Centre in Abbey Hulton, but the Academy wants to set up a permanent base of its own which can be used during … More New Home Needed for Local Boxing Academy