Corporate Self Defence Training AND EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS

CPD-accredited personal safety and self defence training for employers. Empower your people to feel safer, stronger, and more confident - improving well-being, engagement, and retention.

Most organisations invest in well-being and DEI - yet personal safety is often the missing piece. We help close that gap with trauma-aware, inclusive corporate self defence training. Tailored to your people and culture.

The Missing Piece in Well-Being

Everyone deserves to feel safe - yet far too many don’t.

At least one in four women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, and men and LGBTQ+ people also face high rates of violence and harassment.

Combine that with rising violent crime, street harassment, stalking and domestic abuse - and it’s no wonder many people feel unsafe, anxious and distracted at work.

When employees feel unsafe, it affects everything: confidence, focus, engagement, and overall well-being.

HR and DEI teams work hard to build positive cultures - but without personal safety, those efforts miss a fundamental piece of well-being.

When People Feel Safe, They Perform at Their Best

Employees are your most valuable asset - and their physical and emotional well-being directly impacts your organisation’s success.

Investing in personal safety training means your people feel safer and more confident, creating a calmer, more productive workforce.

More importantly, practical, trauma-aware self defence training can help staff avoid the trauma of an attack - and potentially save a life.

TRUSTED BY LEADING EMPLOYERS

Here are some organisations where we have provided self defence workshops - in-person, online or a blend of both.

What Our Clients Say

“Expert insights, high value skills and advice shared in a calm, coherent, friendly and memorable session. Thank you Dene.”

Adrian Bland, Shakespeare Martineau

“Dene delivered a self-defence workshop specifically for women and it was excellent. Dene has a wealth of knowledge and experience within close protection and self-defence. His delivery was professional, informative and I would highly recommend his services to everyone.”

Melissa Shaw, National Employer Training

“Dene did a brilliant Self Defence Masterclass via Zoom to almost 800 women who work in the media industry. His insights and advice were excellent. My main takeaway was understanding the behaviour that precedes an attack, and how to avoid it. I could not recommend Dene’s services enough.”

Emma Steventon, Marketing Manager, Delamar Academy, London

“Dene and the team hosted a successful self defense session for around 25 of our employees. All were extremely happy with the quick and easy skills they learnt, feeling safer and more prepared.

Dene is a pleasure to work with, flexible, understanding and committed to helping others in times of adversity.

Thank you!!”

Cara Gaffney, Office Space in Town

“To me, the class was empowerment through knowledge, something anyone could benefit from. A fantastic personal safety class that shared valuable knowledge about potential risks and threats. It included understanding situational awareness, recognising potential dangers, and learning about personal safety measures. Personally, I learned how to develop a deeper understanding of my surroundings and how to navigate them safely.

Additionally, the class didn’t just focus on reactive measures but also placed a strong emphasis on prevention. We were shown how to assess and minimise risks, make informed decisions about personal safety, and adopt proactive behaviours that could reduce the likelihood of encountering dangerous situations as well as showing us physical techniques to protect ourselves if ever the need should arise.

It really was a fantastic class that could be well received by a broad audience. Highly recommend!!”

Sharon Bowdery, Employee at FM Conway

experience, insight, impact

Streetwise Defence was co-founded by Julie Waite and Dene Josham - two people from very different backgrounds, united by one mission: to help others feel safer, stronger and more confident.

Julie’s lived experience of street harassment and sexual assault sparked a determination to create practical, realistic self defence for everyday life.

Dene’s journey began with childhood bullying and a deep understanding of what it feels like to live with fear. He learned how to be a protector through boxing, martial arts, and service in the Royal Marines - experience that later evolved into security work in hostile environments and nearly two decades as a bodyguard to high-profile clients including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Russell Crowe.

Together they created Streetwise Defence, delivering CPD-accredited, trauma-aware self defence training that’s inclusive, effective and rooted in real-world experience.

Dene is also trained in trauma (Level 5 Diploma in Trauma) and domestic abuse and ensures that difficult subjects are covered sensitively and that people are signposted to support should they need it.

“Our training isn’t about martial arts or teaching your staff to be ninjas – it’s about ensuring the people you employ feel confident and safe in everyday situations.”

CORPORATE SELF DEFENCE TRAINING - What’s Covered

Our corporate self defence workshops are bespoke to your organisation’s needs and budget.

From one-hour virtual sessions to in-person workshops, executive safety briefings, security consultations, and ongoing support - we tailor every programme to your goals, team culture, and working environment.

Your employees will learn how to:

• Resolve conflict and use verbal de-escalation

• Improve threat awareness and situational judgment

• Manage adrenaline and stay calm under pressure

• Evaluate risk and make safer decisions

• Understand self defence and the law

• Apply simple, effective physical techniques - suitable for everyone, including responses to holds, grabs, and other real-life scenarios

All courses are delivered personally by Dene and are designed to meet your organisation’s well-being and safety goals.

No prior experience is required.

OUR Four Pillars of Self Defence

Every Streetwise Defence programme is built around our Four Pillars of Self-Defence - the foundation that makes our training different from traditional martial arts.

1. Awareness - Understanding your environment, spotting potential risks early, and trusting your instincts.

2. Prevention - Setting boundaries, de-escalating situations, and avoiding danger before it starts.

3. Mindset - Building calm confidence, control, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure.

4. Physical - Simple, effective techniques that work for everyone — no martial arts, no fighting, just practical, real-world skills.

Together, these four pillars create a complete and unique approach to personal safety - empowering people to stay safe, think clearly, and act decisively in everyday life.

BENEFITS OF A CORPORATE SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP

After just a short self defence class, your employees will come away with the knowledge and skills to avoid or manage a dangerous situation.

Employees feel:

✅ More confident in managing real-world risks

✅ Empowered and valued by their employer

✅ Connected through a shared, meaningful experience

✅ Safer both inside and outside of work

In our post-training surveys, participants report an average 133% increase in self defence confidence - a clear sign that practical, trauma-aware training transforms how people feel about their personal safety.

Benefits for your organisation:

• Stronger employee well-being and retention

• Improved morale, confidence and engagement

• Enhanced DEI culture

• Measurable CPD-certified development outcomes

Who is our training for?

Our corporate self defence training is suitable for everyone in your workplace.

It may be especially relevant to you as an employer if you have staff who:

• Travel alone to meetings for business

• Are lone workers or work remotely

• May be at a higher risk of attack due to the nature of your business.

Our training is also beneficial for your forums and networks, such as your:

• Women’s Network

• LGBTQ+ Network

• Multicultural Network

• Disability Network.

Self Defence - Not Martial Arts

Many people hear ‘self defence’ and picture kicking, punching, boxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing or other martial arts.

That’s not what we teach - and it’s not what we believe makes people safer.

• We do not teach punching

• We do not teach kicking

• We do not teach martial arts.

Our approach is based on special-forces techniques that don’t rely on physical size, strength, or skill - only on knowledge of the body and its natural weaknesses, combined with awareness, prevention, and mindset.

It’s trauma-aware, inclusive, and practical, designed for real people in real situations - and suitable for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.

Let’s Talk About Your Team

Let’s explore how Streetwise Defence can help your teams feel safer, stronger, and more supported.

Submit an enquiry and we’ll invite you to join Dene for a short call to discuss your organisation’s needs, understand your goals, and explore the best personal safety and self defence solutions for your people.