THOR self-protection Copenhagen

Nothing is more important in violence prevention than awareness - about your self, behavioral, environmental and situational.

Ad conflict communication skills to this, and you have our first two and most important columns in our teaching curriculum.

This knowledge and skills alone will probably keep you out of 99% of any confrontations.

Use of force must be the last solution.
In this session we worked on change in mindset and use of force with focus on stricking/kicking tools.

Mindset is the root and base of our actions.
If there is a change in the right moment, then the physical tool or “technique” isn’t that important. From that point in time, it must be a one sided dynamic.

It’s intimidating for most just to be in a confined space with a padded assailant.🤯 Ad to this the the unknown factor of the scenario, and that you must engage with force to get “out”. Adrenaline will be present, it’s a totally different experience than hitting pads and following a script like a zombie🧟

This training is not for all, and definitely not necessary for all. But it expands your tolerance for being in and dealing with an unpleasant situation.
(it’s also fun training, when done in a safe environment😅)

We don’t often train pre-emption in scenarios(to easy for the usual suspects 😉) but in these scenarios the role player acted either highly aggressive or already with a plan to engage(predatory threat). Threat level is high, there is no escape.(staircase, elevator, small room)

All did good!💪 first with de-escalation and then pre-emption with their own solutions/tools to solve the problem. Here use of: environment/walls, attachment, opportunity striking, high/low attacks.

Most important we saw a clear shift in mindset.

THOR Self Protection Copenhagen