The Netflix drama 'Adolescence' has helped bring an important conversation to the fore – the negative impact social media and influencers are having on young boys and the rise of gender-based violence. Krav Generation runs self-defence classes for children and young people and teaching discipline, self-control and respect for others is one way in which we can help more positively influence youngsters.
The UK is considered one of the safest countries in the world when it comes to gun-related crime. Unfortunately, despite our seemingly tight gun laws and regulations, crimes in which guns are used are becoming more common. Should we be worried about guns? A crime survey by the Office for National Statistics released in September 2024 suggests a reduction in offences involving firearms and that replica and BB guns are the weapons most used. Yet still we hear of awful incidents happening – the recent trial and conviction of Nicholas Prosper , who was able to easily obtain a shotgun after faking a gun licence, has highlighted weakness in our gun laws. Why so many shootings? The motives behind shootings can often be linked to declining mental health or personal issues in the perpetrators’ lives. More recently, some incidents have been connected to online movements and social media. Efforts are being made to counter gun crime, including information sharing between police forces and more robust background checks on applicants for firearms licences, but the dark web has given rise to a market for guns that can be acquired illegally. Which means all kinds of firearms can find their way into the wrong hands. And that is evident in drive-by shootings or fights that escalate in public places – incidents in which innocent people going about their daily lives can be killed or injured. Laura, the owner of Krav Generation, knows all too well how it feels to be caught up in a dangerous situation involving a gun . At the time, she had little knowledge of de-escalation techniques but the little bit of knowledge she had gained from self-defence training gave her the confidence to tackle and subdue the gunman. What would you do if someone was pointing a gun? This is exactly why we include scenarios involving guns at Krav Generation. It may seem silly, it may seem ridiculous to even contemplate the possibility of coming face to face with someone pointing a gun, but it happens – it happens to normal people, people who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. And we want to give our students a fighting chance if, God forbid, they are ever caught up in a violent or life-threatening situation. So, we teach how to deal with weapons and how to disarm an attacker. We teach real defences for real situations – always with the hope that those skills will never actually be needed. Inspired to find out how you can learn the skills and techniques to protect yourself and your loved ones? Get in touch and join us for a free trial session
Did you know that your employer has a specific duty to protect you from work-related violence and aggression? This includes both verbal abuse and physical attacks. And this duty extends to anyone working as a contractor, a freelancer or on a self-employed basis. The Health and Safety Executive outlines all the details surrounding this. If you work in high-risk environments or there’s a history of workplace violence, then your company should be providing self-defence training. Learning self-defence techniques helps individuals to better protect themselves in the event of physical threat or assault, potentially reducing the severity of harm in a dangerous situation. Krav Generation is often approached by companies and groups to deliver specific workplace self-defence workshops. These workshops are designed to meet the specific needs of the business, its people and the environment in which they work. Krav Generation empowers a team of estate agents As an example, we recently worked with a leading estate agency. Naturally, staff are generally required to attend house viewings on their own and often in the company of people they may never have met before. Thousands of property viewings happen up and down the country every day without incident, but it’s not without risk. The highly publicised case of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh , who disappeared in 1996 after showing a property, remains a chilling reminder of the risks of lone working. This particular training session was tailored to our client’s working practices, the situations in which staff might find themselves and sharing the most appropriate self-defence techniques for typical scenarios. We also incorporated education about personal safety – easy and obvious things that we can do to prevent ourselves from becoming a target, from body language to situational awareness. All aspects of the training were accessible to all members of staff – men and women, older and younger, fit and less fit. What participants said Feedback from the class was incredibly positive and we’re delighted to have made such a difference to the staff at this particular company. Comments included: “Really well put together class, I took away invaluable information and techniques.” “Many thanks for organising the self-defence course… it was really useful and I am actually taking my daughter to one of Krav Generation’s group classes next week.” “I really enjoyed the class last week, thanks for organising it! The instructors were great and made us feel at ease. I feel so much more comfortable knowing that if something were to happen, I can try a few of those techniques to protect myself. I thought that the class was a good length of time to really put everything into practice but also not information overload.” “A very practical class designed to get you out of trouble and to safety. Really well managed and digestible, lots of fun and confidence inspiring. Lots of good tips to avoid getting into trouble in the first place.” “I really enjoyed the self-defence class and learnt some useful tips should I ever be in that type of situation (hopefully not). Laura and the team really made me feel at ease and were hands on teaching the techniques.” Feel confident, feel safer in your workplace with self-defence At Krav Generation our goal is to give people the skills and knowledge to deal effectively with potentially violent situations. Whilst the risks of, for example, being alone in the office or walking to your car at night can never be eliminated, there are ways to minimise such risks and, in many cases, avoid the possibility of becoming a victim altogether. Knowing self-defence is empowering. It gives you confidence, it means you don’t need to feel nervous or scared. If you find yourself in a threatening situation, you will be prepared to respond to it appropriately. All of us are our own best defence against violence. If you’re an employer, don’t wait for one of your team to become a victim of crime before providing them with the personal safety knowledge they should have. Contact Krav Generation and give them that knowledge now! And if you work for a company and believe that you and your colleagues would benefit from self-defence training, share this article with your boss or line manager, encourage them to get in touch !
