Self-Defence Curriculum: Why 4 Hours Is Harder Than 20

Self-Defence Curriculum: Why 4 Hours Is Harder Than 20by: Chris RobertsPublished on: 13/08/2026

Most self-defence courses try to cover too much. Here is how to build a curriculum your students actually remember, from 30+ years of teaching.

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Self-Defence Curriculum: Why 4 Hours Is Harder Than 20

How Do You Measure Success as a Self-Defence Instructor?

How Do You Measure Success as a Self-Defence Instructor?by: Chris RobertsPublished on: 21/04/2026

Most instructors measure success by survival stories. After 30 years teaching self-defence, I've learned the quiet outcomes are the real ones.

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How Do You Measure Success as a Self-Defence Instructor?

How to Become a Self-Defence Instructor

How to Become a Self-Defence Instructorby: Chris RobertsPublished on: 13/04/2026

Learn how self-defence certification works, what to look for in a self-defence instructor certification, and how to teach practical skills people can recall under stress.

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How to Become a Self-Defence Instructor

Why Most Self-Defence Training Fails Regular People

Why Most Self-Defence Training Fails Regular Peopleby: Chris RobertsPublished on: 10/04/2026

Most self-defence training looks impressive in class and collapses under real stress. Here's why it fails regular people and what actually works instead.

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Why Most Self-Defence Training Fails Regular People