185 Educators providing Self Defence courses in Bristol

Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art focused on self defence, a healthy mind, and a healthy body. You will learn some awesome kick-ass moves, while also getting fit, meeting new people, and having a lot of fun! The class contains both "hard" techniques (punches and kicks) and "soft" techniques (pins and throws). We also do meditation and philosophy, and a form of pressure point massage. Monday classes are usually taught by Sensei Nicki (4th Dan, she/her), who also teaches on Saturdays at our other location. Sensei Mike (5th Dan, he/him) usually teaches on Fridays at Totterdown. Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art which focuses on three main benefits - healthy mind, healthy body, and self defence. Our classes will teach you self confidence and self defence skills. You'll have a lot of fun as part of our community, while also keeping fit.

All our classes are friendly, technical, inclusive and open to all levels especially beginners! If you feel like you aren’t experienced enough to join class, please don’t worry ! There will always be a higher belt to help you go through new moves and sequences or someone ready to explain what BJJ and Capoeira is all about and to answer all your questions. There is NO fitness level required! First class is FREE, you will then have the option to join our monthly membership.  Book your FREE taster here!

This is an essential programme for members of staff whose role exposes them to aggressive or violent behaviour. 1 What's happening? Issues around us Risks in context Personal experiences 2 Safety fundamentals Following internal policy and procedure Personal safety and lone working Use of technology 3 Nipping issues in the bud Recognising early warning signs Avoiding causing problems for ourselves 4 Calming - Reaching - Controlling Tips and techniques for potentially calming a situation Reaching and building rapport Accelerants - tips on avoiding accelerating a situation Assertiveness techniques Non-verbal behaviour Active listening and the use of questions and distractions Exploring ways forward and identifying win/wins Avoiding the secondary argument Fogging The 'drama triangle' If all else fails... 5 Harassment, stalking and on-line bulling What constitutes harassment and definition of stalking On-line bullying Steps to take 6 Reporting principles Importance of incidence reporting Taking care of us What next?