Heading off to Uni but feeling scared, overwhelmed and nervous?
You're not alone! Leaving home to go to college or university on your own is a life-changing experience and it is natural to feel anxious. You may be wondering:
- Will I be safe?
- Will I be able to keep my belongings secure?
- Will I manage on my own?
And our answer to you is, yes! With our course, plus some preparation and practice, you will find the power inside you to protect yourself and stay safe.
We've taught thousands of students at establishments such as Regents University London, University of Lincoln, Northern Ballet School, Cardiff University, UCS Hampstead and many more. After we were asked for an online video course so even more students could access our self defence training, we developed 'How to stay safe at university and college'.
This course is for you if:
- You want to discover simple and effective self defence techniques that anyone of any ability can use
- You want to learn how to de-escalate dangerous or potentially violent situations
- You want to avoid threats and stay safe at university or college.
Are you a student at university or college?
Find out more about our self defence course for students - hear from Dene Josham, founder of Streetwise Defence and A-list bodyguard.
Your course instructor
Dene Josham's background includes 20 years as a bodyguard to celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Russell Crowe, plus time spent working in private security in some of the world's most dangerous environments, including Iraq, Nigeria, Tunisia and Libya.
In his younger years, Dene joined the Royal Marines and trained in Kung Fu, Thai Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and a mixture of other martial arts.
"What has remained consistent throughout my career is the urge to protect people from harm. I know now that this stems back to childhood bullying and for the past 10 years I've been teaching self defence to corporates, students and private individuals so other people don't experience pain like I did.
I hope this training is beneficial to you and can prevent you from experiencing the trauma of an attack. Everyone has the right to feel safe and protect themselves from physical and emotional harm."
Dene Josham
Curriculum
- Using the physical response appropriately and proportionately (1:46)
- How and why to target soft tissue areas (2:34)
- Finding the ideal stance (2:40)
- The SHREDDER (5:20)
- The FACE WASH (5:54)
- How to use a palm strike (3:49)
- Escaping a hair grab (1:34)
- Physical response in the dark (2:59)
- Escaping a rear grab and ambush (3:26)
- What to do on the ground and escaping strangulation (7:52)
- The pre-emptive strike (3:38)
Student testimonials
“The training with Dene has changed my views on self defence protection – I know how to prevent escalation, put myself first and be confident in my actions and decisions.”
Miss S.B.
”It was so interesting and really useful! Definitely feel much more confident when I’m on my own out in public now. I think a lot of what was discussed is different to ‘common ideas’ around self-defence and what you see in the media about how to protect yourself. I liked that it was different info to the generic stuff that’s out there currently and more simple”
Ms A.C.
Frequently asked questions?
What if I’ve never done any self defence training before?
No problem! This course is intended for total beginners. You do not need any prior knowledge of self defence.
I already have training in martial arts or boxing, will I learn anything new?
Absolutely! We do not teach punching, kicking or martial arts. Most of what we teach is about psychology, awareness and advice on how to stay safe. The physical self defence moves we teach are based on special forces techniques.
Is the training mostly physical?
No. The majority of our training is psychological. We believe that self defence is 95% awareness and avoidance. Our goal is that through the education and advice we provide, will not find yourself in a dangerous situation because you can avoid it as much as possible.
Physical training is part of the course, and you can learn the self defence skills simply by watching the demonstrations. We also recommend that you practice them with someone - but carefully and in slow time without force.
Is the course for males and females?
Yes, it is appropriate for students of any gender.
What age of student is this course for?
This course is suitable for any college or university age student over the age of 16.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as we continue to run it.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and ends when you are ready. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. And, you can go back on and refresh your knowledge whenever you want.
Can I take this entire course in one day?
You can! BUT, we recommend completing it in small pieces so that you can reflect on what you have learnt. There is a lot of content to take in and some of it could be upsetting.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we'll be glad to have a conversation with you about it.
Take a look inside the course
Want to see what the course looks like? Never done a video course before? Dene gives you a quick guided tour and taste of the training.
“I cannot recommend this training highly enough. The essential training all girls/women need to enable confidence that they have the methods to protect themselves if they’re ever in a situation where control is taken from them.
Dene presents an honest and straightforward method that’s easy to remember without any unnecessary detail to complicate things (no martial arts here!). We booked the session for our daughters in readiness for them heading to university in big cities but, as mums in our mid-40s, this was an eye-opener and training that will benefit us all.”
Ms C.R
