Situational Awareness Under Stress: The Reposition Rule

Situational Awareness Under Stress: The Reposition Rule

Situational Awareness Under Stress: The Reposition RuleChris Roberts
Published on: 03/03/2026

A woman in a parking lot repositions toward a safer area after noticing suspicious behaviour. A simple visual reminder of situational awareness under stress: Exit • Upgrade spot • Space.

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Eye Contact

Eye Contact

Eye Contact Chris Roberts
Published on: 25/02/2026

Eye contact isn’t a confidence hack. Learn the myth, the reality, and the “Check + Break” rule to stay aware without escalating the wrong person.

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False Confidence

False Confidence

False ConfidenceChris Roberts
Published on: 18/02/2026

Students can leave self-defence class feeling unstoppable—but that can be risky. Learn how honest drills + strong debriefs build cautious confidence that holds up under stress.

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𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐈𝐟 𝐒𝐨, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝.

𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐈𝐟 𝐒𝐨, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝.

𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐈𝐟 𝐒𝐨, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝.Chris Roberts
Published on: 14/10/2025

After 30 years of teaching self-defence, I’ve learned too many instructors try to sound impressive instead of teaching what impresses upon people what really matters — staying safe.

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