Don’t Be Running Scared|Self-defence Redefined
Running tips to stay safe in 2025 Love running? It’s great for your body and mind, right? But what happens when some lowlife predator or unhinged nutcase decides to make you their target? While worst-case scenarios are thankfully rare, this post offers practical tips...
A Perfect Storm of Trouble – Project ‘Ready’
Why Project 'Ready' matters now more than everI promised myself I’d never use fear to promote our mission — because fear can paralyse. What we need now is action. After the horrific murder of Zara Aleena in 2022 — just a couple of miles from where I live — and the...
Hesitation, Denial; Our Greatest Enemies!
Always Be Climbing: The Self-Defence Mindset That Saves LivesFor most of us, our only experience of violence comes from films and TV shows. And honestly — that’s a good thing. But it creates a dangerous side effect:Our brains get trained to observe violence... not...
Why Self-Defence Isn’t Just for the Streets
Exams, Pressure & the Power of Preparedness Written by Helen Morris (LECOWarriorMum) Why Self-Defence Isn't Just for the Streets—It's for Life's Stress Tests Too My two aren’t quite at GCSE level yet—10 and 7 years old—but I’ve seen enough frazzled faces,...
Remote Screen Lock Phone and Protect Data
If your phone is stolen, here’s how to act fast to protect your data and secure your Identity.Our phones carry so much of our lives — but your safety will always come first. With the rise of e-scooter getaways and criminals becoming bolder, even in busy public places,...
A Complete Guide to Protecting your Phone, Data & Identity
Your Phone is Not “Your Precious” – But You Can Still Protect It Like a ProI remember when I first joined the smartphone craze with my iPhone 3—a device that felt revolutionary at the time. Released in 2008, it sold over a million units in its first weekend. I synced...
New Year’s Resolutions: Success Starts with Capability
“When you feel capable of defending yourself, it changes how you move through the world.” (Stuart Kirby, Founder of Mu-shin Self-defence) New Year, New Goals. But, Will They Last? Every January, millions set out to reinvent themselves with resolutions. Yet by spring,...
All Talk And No Action
Side-Stepping Personal Security is Dangerous Let’s be blunt: avoiding personal security training in favour of excuses like "I don't have time" isn’t just naive—it’s reckless. Sure, we all say we’re too busy. Too busy for the gym. Too busy to learn guitar. Too busy to...
How to Survive a Violent Mugging
Taking the Right Action Let’s cut to the chase—hand it over. There’s no shame in it. Yes, we’ve all heard the stories: senior citizens grappling with bag snatchers, have-a-go heroes tackling bike thieves. But for every tale of bravery, there are headlines like this:...
Can Self-defence Help With Domestic Violence?
A Surge in Domestic Violence The Covid pandemic brought with it a devastating surge in domestic violence across the globe, with 1 in 5 adults in the UK experiencing abuse. It’s a horrifying statistic that prompts the question: instead of waiting for more laws, better...