Teach Practical Self-Defence That Sticks — Not False Confidence That Fails Under Pressure.

“SAFE International offers simple, easy-to-implement self-defence for every woman and every man. In just four hours, people leave with practical tools they can actually use. As one of only two SAFE Instructors in Germany, I love teaching women at eye level — from woman to woman — and helping them move through the world more safely.”

Petra Zalfen-Harzheim

SAFE Certified Instructor (Germany)

“Chris has a unique training style — detailed, practical, and delivered with a hilarious sense of humour that makes the days fly by. Being certified by SAFE has made me feel safe, strong, and smart when defending myself, and I’m honoured to teach this program to school children abroad. I’m so grateful for the knowledge and confidence SAFE has given me.”

K

SAFE Certified Instructor

“Great experience. Chris is a wealth of knowledge. I was challenged to think about situations I had never considered before, and I learned something new about people and about myself. Thank you, Chris.”

Leanne Erickson Huvenaars

SAFE Certified Instructor

“I’ve been in the self-defence industry for years and this program has had the biggest impact on my professional outlook. Before, I focused mostly on techniques. SAFE shifted my attention to conflict resolution, de-escalation, awareness, and mental preparedness — the real core of self-defence. It’s changed how I teach and how I handle high-stress situations, both on the mat and in everyday life.”

Markus Andersson

SAFE Certified Instructor

“SAFE opened my eyes to how overwhelming too many techniques can be — not just for beginners but for instructors too. Learning about Hick’s Law and option overload really resonated. The material on mindset, trauma, and why people come to learn self-defence changed how I see my students. The pre-confrontation content alone was worth the investment. I’m very appreciative of Chris sharing his knowledge to help us save lives.”

Alex

SAFE Certified Instructor

“The instructor training at SAFE is more than an enrichment — it’s a fundamental new perspective on self-defence. In Krav Maga and combatives, violence prevention often plays too small a role. SAFE finally fills that gap. Chris helps you put the person, their experiences, and their needs at the centre of training, instead of just imposing a concept on everyone. For me as a trainer, it was a benefit in every way.”

Emanuel Socher-Jukic

SAFE Certified Instructor