In addition to our Karate classes, we also offer Short Self-Defence Courses, each lasting for between one and five-days, depending on content.

Whilst no substitute for regular self-defence training, our short courses are designed to teach delegates emergency skills for emergency situations.

Our courses are part-theory (during which we teach delegates how to reduce the risk of becoming involved in a violent incident) and part-practical (during which we teach techniques which delegates can use to defend themselves when their personal safety would otherwise be at risk).

Our courses are suitable for both men and women.

The physical intervention techniques taught on this course are designed purely to allow delegates to escape from a violent situation, whilst keeping within the law.

Course content includes:

• Threat awareness - spotting the danger signs;
• Assessing risk;
• Preventing aggression;
• Common attack scenarios, and strategies used by attackers;
• Fighting back when necessary – the realities;
• The law as it relates to self-defence;
• Areas of the body most susceptible to attack;
• Mental conditioning;
• Fear and adrenalin control;
• Pre-emptive striking;
• Use of everyday objects in self-defence;
• Use of the body’s natural weapons in self-defence;
• Defences against common physical attacks;
• Defences against common weapon attacks;
• Defending yourself from the floor;
• Precautions for everyday situations.

Qualified and Experienced Trainers

All short self-defence courses are currently taught by Kevin Cooke.

Kevin has studied martial arts for 14 years, and holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate. He teaches Karate, on a full-time basis, at four venues around the Penzance area of Cornwall.

Kevin also has a keen interest in the motivations and behaviour of attackers.  His detailed research in this area has allowed him to build-up a wealth of valuable knowledge, the details of which are passed on to our course delegates.

As part of Samurai Karate Cornwall’s services to corporate customers, Kevin provides Personal Safety at Work training for  front-line  employees,  and acts as an expert Health and Safety advisor to businesses, in respect to workplace violence risk assessment.

Prices

Prices start at just £15.00 per delegate, per day.  The overall cost per delegate will vary depending upon the length of course required, the course venue, the number of delegates on the course, whether food or refreshments are required, etc.

Course Dates

Courses are run on an ad-hoc basis, according to interest.

If you would like to express an interest in attending one of our courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

By adding your name to our list of interested persons, we can contact you when there is sufficient interest to make it viable to run a course at a price and location you will find acceptable.

Adding your name to our list does not commit you to attending a course.