“My Experience”, by TY student Aaron Clare
As part of my TY work experience, I experienced the work of those at Hard Target Self Defence and Focus Fitness.
On Monday January 8th my week of work experience began.
‘Accepting Pain’ by Aidan Carroll
We are all familiar with the bona fide quotes…. “No Pain, No Gain”
No Growth in Comfort”. Wise words indeed, but do we really need to suffer to grow?
Consistency by Aidan Carroll
There are no short cuts. I realized many years ago that to achieve positive goals they must be built on a solid foundation of consistency. This is a major part of all my teachings. Small and often is the key.
It’s Dublin Fire Brigade 2015
Dublin Fire Brigade has 900 personnel. It’s hard to believe these hard working men and women would need training in breakaway techniques. There were numerous stories told of nasty situations that simply got in the way of what they were there to do – save lives and property from being destroyed.
‘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.
Body Language Signals and Self-Defence
How relevant is body language in preventing being selected as a victim for attack? As part of our research we have also interviewed dozens of active and (so called) retired criminals to find out why they chose the victims they did. Non-verbal cues played a big part…