Fear Cure International Seminar 2015
Hard Target founder Aidan Carroll was recently invited to the UK as a guest instructor on “The Fear Cure” Seminar. Anthony Somers (5th Dan) under Geoff Thompson kicked off the day with a brief introduction.
‘My Story’ by Niamh Murray
It was 5.30pm, on a bright evening. I had just finished work and was making my way home through multiple busy streets. I suddenly sensed someone walking quite closely behind me but thought nothing sinister could happen as there were plenty of people around.
Close Protection Operative – Train To Be A Bodyguard
Ever wondered how you go about becoming a bodyguard or what training or qualifications are required to operate legally as a CPO (Close Protection Operative)? Intelligent Security Training in association with Hard Target Defence Systems will be training…
Bound By Nothing: Wheelchair Self-Defence
To see how this man challenged his fears and disability is absolutely inspiring. The training addresses many self protection tactics as well as defence skills, from everyday situations, such as: Protecting ones personal space in public areas and transport, bad guys body language.
“Slow Down” – Success story – A Hard-Target is born!
I took a call in the office a few weeks back from a lady who had been robbed and beaten at a petrol station. This lady made many mistakes that culminated into a perfect storm of violence. The most obvious to me and her attacker was that she moved too fast!
The Journey by Michael Clancy (HT Student)
Growing up in the shadows of Thomand Park in Limerick City made it impossible not to love rugby. It also was a city of violence and of knife attacks. It was in 1966 when I purchased a self defence book. It told me to run, flee and escape… to become a Hard Target.