Don’t Be Running Scared|Self-defence Redefined
Don't be Running Scared | Use These Self-defence Skills to Upgrade Your ConfidenceThe UK has witnessed a concerning surge in attacks on individuals, sparking a wave of unease and constant caution. Among the affected are runners, like myself. Runners regularly traverse...
Personal Growth – Intentions Versus Reality
Making our best intentions come trueThe personal growth industry is booming, reflecting a widespread desire for self-improvement. Despite this enthusiasm, many people fail to follow through. They sign up for courses, buy books, join workshops and masterclasses, but...
WarriorUp – A Game Changer – Interview with creator Stuart Kirby
After launching a new innovation in women's safety and empowerment at the beginning of June (2024) we catch up with the course creator Stuart Kirby and find out why this course is a game-changer.What inspired you to create the WarriorUp course?A combination of factors...
The Greatest Threat to Personal Safety
The Greatest Threat to Our Personal SafetyIn 2021, the tragic murders of Zara Aleena and Sarah Everard by violent predators shocked and saddened us all. Becoming a father to a daughter around that time, my fear for her future safety intensified. Despite my 40 years of...
Let’s Reduce Attacks On Women with the Right Self-defence
International Women's Day | Women Can Become a Russian Roulette for Attackers This International Women’s Day, let’s stop labelling women as weak. Female Vikings fought on the battlefield alongside men and were trained to use their strength and skills to overcome...
The Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
The Benefits of Cold Water ImmersionCold and ice water immersion can be a transformative and invigorating experience that greatly contributes to your #wellbeing. Dah- we all know this, right? Why Cold (and Ice) Water Immersion is Good Just today (25th January), The...
Six Ways to Avoid ‘Quitting’ in 2024
New Year’s Resolutions: Can You Make It Past Past Spring? The infamous 'January 10th' has loomed over many well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions. Research shows that 32% abandon resolutions by this date, and only 38% stick with them until the end of January....
Bullying – it can make or break you!
What inspired you to create the WarriorUp course?A combination of factors inspired me to create the WarriorUp course. The tragic murders of two young women, Sarah Everard in 2021 and Zara Aleena in 2022, deeply affected me. Zara lived just around the corner from me,...
Empowering teens against harassment: Response to a BBC survey
The unsettling reality: Our teens are not safeA recent BBC article unveiled some chilling statistics that have parents, educators, and community leaders concerned: a survey of 2,000 teenagers found that 27% of girls had experienced some form of sexual harassment. The...
The Critical Flaws in Women’s Self-Defence Training
In self-defence, it’s vital that training provides practical, effective, and actionable skills. Regrettably, much of what is being taught under the banner of "women’s self-defence" is not only ineffective but could put women at a disadvantage. Let's delve into the...
