The SAFE Perspective
"Violence prevention, self-defence, and conflict resolution tips for everyday people โ
from real-life insights to proven strategies."
๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐-๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐? ๐๐ ๐๐จ, ๐โ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐๐.
After 30 years of teaching self-defence, Iโve learned too many instructors try to sound impressive instead of teaching what impresses upon people what really matters โ staying safe. ...more
Foundations ,Instructor Tips
October 14, 2025โข1 min read
Self Defence Begins With the Self: Rethinking โRespect Your Elders.โ
Teaching kids to โrespect their eldersโ can silence their voice and weaken their boundaries. True self-defence begins with the selfโteaching kids their โnoโ matters at every age. ...more
Foundations ,Instructor Tips
September 15, 2025โข3 min read
The Ego Says โKnockout Power.โ Reality Says, โLand the Strike First.โ
โEgo loves power, but real self-defence is about speed and precision. Learn why quick, non-telegraphed strikes beat flashy power moves every time.โ ...more
Foundations ,Instructor Tips
September 07, 2025โข3 min read
When Charm Becomes a Weapon: Why Looks Can Be Deadly Misleading
Charm and good looks can be a predatorโs most powerful disguise. Learn how the Halo Effect misleads us, and why trusting behaviour over appearances is key to violence prevention. ...more
Foundations
September 02, 2025โข2 min read
When a Predator Speaks: We Need to Listen
What can we learn from a predatorโs own words? Paul Bernardoโs quotes reveal the psychology behind control โ and the real lessons for violence prevention. ...more
Foundations
August 20, 2025โข2 min read
Does More Experience Always Mean Better Self-Defence Teaching?
Does more experience always mean better self-defence teaching? Discover why listening, sharing mistakes, and focusing on student needs matter more than years in the field. ...more
Foundations
August 13, 2025โข2 min read