When I teach I always aim to leave every student feeling a little better when the lesson is over. Many lessons are learnt on the mats but I believe the most important of all is acknowledging the ego. I also believe that 99.9% of the time why a student quits is because….
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this weekend’s 2 Day Self-Defence course in Dublin. Really was another inspiring weekend at Hard Target and during the course we addressed many common fears and how to structure a plan to dispel or control them.
I’ve always taken a minute before every class to give thanks for the honour of being in a position to teach. I also ask my God to use me to assist all those in attendance to the best of my ability and to be aware of the roller coaster of emotions in the room; fear, anxiety, eagerness and my favourite – LOVE?
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…
It’s the time of New Year’s resolutions. We would like to address one resolution and area of personal development that many people often neglect – their ability to get themselves or their loved ones home safely. The majority of people will at some point….
This is the Christmas present that could quite literally save the life of a loved one. At Christmas so many gifts are exchanged that just end up in a drawer, well not this one. Classes help grow confidence, get in shape and give the knowledge needed to get home safe!