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BLOG VIDEO 1: ANYBODY CAN LEARN SELF DEFENCE

Phil Thompson is the founder and International Director of Protect. He is the author of two influential books on self-defence, a keynote speaker and highly regarded self-protection expert. Phil leads courses, presentations, and seminars and instructs a diverse range of clients in Protect programmes all over New Zealand and further abroad.

BLOG VIDEO 2 : CONCERNS OF THE WORKPLACE

BLOG VIDEO 3 : PROTECT SAFETY RECORD

BLOG VIDEO 4 : OVER 2 DECADES OF RESEARCH & FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE

Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 10, 20191 min read

The 'Wriggle Defence': Self defence tactic for Kids

Here’s our kid’s ‘Wriggle Defence’ self defence concept being applied like a BOSS!

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The height of physical self defence strategy

Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 10, 20191 min read

The height of physical self defence strategy

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Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 8, 20191 min read

Fail...Forward

Making mistakes is an unavoidable and integral part of self protection and self defence training.

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When someone shows you who they REALLY are...

Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 6, 20191 min read

When someone shows you who they REALLY are...

Self defence starts with Recognition and Awareness to increase the chances of Avoidance.

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Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 2, 20191 min read

Hopium: Powerful Self-Defence Drug

Personal Safety, Self defence, and Communication skills add positive value to every aspect of your life. It is an investment which pays!

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Protect Self Defence Team

Oct 1, 20191 min read

Anger: An ingredient for dumb decisions

Self Defence: Learning to control stress responses, including anger, is vital. It makes you more efficient, more effective...

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New people in your life: Be quick to dismiss and careful to include...

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 28, 20192 min read

New people in your life: Be quick to dismiss and careful to include...

You have all met a 'nice' or 'charming' person, who, if you knew their history, would shock you. Self Defence starts with recognition.

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 27, 20191 min read

What does 'empowered' look like?

The course is all about empowerment. It is a self defence course for women which addresses the real issues front on

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Don't treat people how you want to be treated...

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 25, 20191 min read

Don't treat people how you want to be treated...

The de-escalation stage of self defence is vital for every organisation as it is a skill which will be used literally every day.

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 25, 20191 min read

Who learned it from whom?

Two Bears fighting looks a lot like two humans in an ego-based fight. Self defence is natural across all species apparently.

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 18, 20193 min read

"Self-defence starts with the self"...

"Of all of the protective strategies we have to stay safe from violence,pretending the threat doesn't exist has to be the worst of them all"

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Can learning self defence be fun and effective at the same time?

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 15, 20191 min read

Can learning self defence be fun and effective at the same time?

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Fighting Blind; Self Defence Principle of Tactile Sensitivity

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 15, 20191 min read

Fighting Blind; Self Defence Principle of Tactile Sensitivity

How does a blind or partially sighted person apply physical self defence at a close range?

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 12, 20191 min read

The most dangerous confrontation...

Self Defence starts with awareness...Learn to recognise the signs, the manipulation tactics, the deceptions, and the set-ups...

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Secondary Locations: A Golden Rule of Self Defence

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 11, 20191 min read

Secondary Locations: A Golden Rule of Self Defence

The importance of secondary locations for self defence. This applies to women's self defence, self defence for kids, and every other gender!

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 11, 20191 min read

What would you do?

When something specific, like overtly filming, is antagonizing someone in a situation like this and is the focal point of aggression...

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Phil's Crazy faces: What do they have to do with keeping you safe?

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 10, 20191 min read

Phil's Crazy faces: What do they have to do with keeping you safe?

"Of all of the protective strategies out there, denying the threat even exists has to be the worst of all." Self defence starts with you...

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 8, 20191 min read

Are you a 'road-rager'?

Road rage...A great barometer for self-control, patience, self-regulation. Self defence starts with the self...

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Mindset for Self Defence and Life...Lessons from a Legend...

Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 7, 20191 min read

Mindset for Self Defence and Life...Lessons from a Legend...

Mindset is one of the single most important aspects of Self-Protection and Self-Defence. Check out this awesome video!

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Protect Self Defence Team

Sep 5, 20192 min read

Stop pulling punches on bullying

Calling the behaviour ‘bullying’ is minimisation, which is one form of denial. Self defence is about early intervention and action...

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ARTICLES

Articles and Videos

The Protect Self Defence Team Video Blogs:

The Protect Self Defence Team Video Blogs:

BLOG VIDEO 1: ANYBODY CAN LEARN SELF DEFENCE

BLOG VIDEO 2 : CONCERNS OF THE WORKPLACE

BLOG VIDEO 3 : PROTECT SAFETY RECORD

BLOG VIDEO 4 : OVER 2 DECADES OF RESEARCH & FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE

The Protect Self Defence Team Article Blogs: