• Avoid physical contact by knowing where and how to stand as well as where to look   
• How not to ‘connect’ with an aggressive person and be drawn into a confrontation
• Protect your face from being punched or kicked
• Escape if you are physically grabbed
• Recognise the early warning signs of potential problems and be able to nip trouble in the bud
• Effectively utilise body language to exude confidence, strength and humility

•  Use the ‘voice of authority’ and know what to say and how to say it to diffuse potential violence
• Recognise the ‘energy level’ of a person to determine the most effective response   
• Appreciate the concept of respect and be able to deal with people so that no one loses ‘face’
• Understand what motivates a person to behave in an antisocial manner

          ... and a whole lot more!

‪“...Your ‘Be Safe In Your Space’ presentation was a lot of fun.  You and your staff were very professional and we all learnt some very useful things.” 

- Toyota Motor Corporation (Australia)

 Become a more composed, stronger and confident YOU with Master Gary Simmons

"If this resonates with you, enrol in my 3 class Be Safe In Your Space program. I'll show you how to avoid unwanted attention from bullies and troublemakers... NON Violently"

About the Instructor 

Master Gary Simmons is a 7th Dan World Taekwondo (WT) black belt, with over 30 years experience as a professional Taekwondo martial arts instructor and coach. He's the Senior Chief Instructor of the Shire Martial Arts black belt school in Sydney Australia, which he founded in 1995. 

During the course of his teaching career, Master Gary has taught Martial Arts and Non-violent self defence to thousands of people. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Curriculum

Here are just some of the modules in the Be Safe In Your Space Program

"After completing the “Be Safe In Your Space Program” I was at the train station on my way to Uni when I was aggressively approached by a man. The skills I learnt saved me, thank you.”         

- Sarah, 24 yr. Student

‪ “...Very professional and responsible with an anti-violence message.  Our clients enjoyed your presentation immensely”      

- Sutherland Leisure Centre

"...the guys have already had positive responses from your 'dealing with Troublemakers' techniques". 

- Sydney Water

What are the outcomes that I can expect from this program?

I'll help you discover how to utilise body language, relative positioning, specific speech patterns, perception, projection, energy levels and timing. 

How does the Satisfaction Guarantee work?

A: If for whatever reason, you think the program isn’t a good fit, let us know before the end of the first class and you can cancel your enrolment and receive a full refund. You really have nothing to lose! 

Is it possible to bring a Be Safe In Your Space Program to my organisation?

Yes, the Be Safe In Your Space program is excellent for corporate training. It can also be customised for your organisations unique needs. Master Gary Simmons also has the ’Service with Safety’ program which is ideal for training management and staff in safe customer service. To find out more, contact us here.

"After decades of training thousands of people in Martial Arts and non-violent self-defence, I created this program so you can learn the foundations of how to Be Safe In Your Space within a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment". 

• If your tired of being nervous or feeling anxious about being around people who are mean and obnoxious for no reason, with no boundaries and poor social cues
• If you’ve ever felt unsure what to do around people who are bullies

Then this 3 class ‘Be Safe In Your Space’ Introductory Program is for you.

Enrolment lnformation

The program logisitcs and details such as the:

Learn How to Protect Yourself From Aggressive People with NON Violent Self Defence

• Have You Ever Felt Scared or Threatened by Someone Who Is Aggressive?

• Do You Know What To Do If Someone Tries to Push, Grab Or Hit You?

• Do You Lack Confidence in Your Personal Life or Workplace?

...as well as timing, 

in order to avoid being negatively affected by another person’s attitude or actions.

Find out how in this 10 min video (aprox)

• Body language 
• Specific speech patterns 
• Projection

The main aim of this program is to help you discover how to utilise 

• Relative positioning
• Perception 
• Energy levels 

The tips, strategies and techniques in this program will help you feel confident, to deal with potential 'trouble' before it can degenerate into actual physical violence or your self esteem taking a beating.

I’ll help you in a systematic and progressive way, to understand the dynamics of unprovoked aggression, as well as the motivation and tactics of those people who I refer to as ‘Troublemakers’. 

During the ‘Be Safe In Your Space’ program, you’ll learn how to:

• Avoid being drawn into a confrontation with an aggressive person
• Effectively utilise body language within the workplace and in everyday life
• Protect your face from being punched or kicked
• Escape if you’re physically grabbed

 I’ll also help you to:

• Understand what motivates a person to behave in an antisocial manner
• Use the ‘voice of authority’ and know what to say and how to say it - to diffuse conflict or potential violence
• Appreciate the concept of respect and be able to deal with people so that no one loses ‘face’

The main aim of this program is to help you discover how to avoid being negatively affected by another person’s attitude or... actions.

"There’s no fighting, wrestling or aggression in this program, the idea is to deal with a situation before it degenerates to that level". 

"My training programs result in people becoming empowered and subsequently, developing confidence, strength and insight into how to direct their lives". 

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"I can honestly say that I'm holding nothing back in this program. A mere snippet of information in this training may be the difference between you averting or at least minimising 'trouble' as opposed to panicking or 'freezing' and being without any options." 

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To find out about hosting a Be Safe In Your Space program for your organisation, or a customised corporate program, please contact us here.

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Is this a watered down version of Martial Arts?

No. The Be Safe In Your Space program provides you with an introduction to the non-violent or non physical skills and techniques of martial arts, so you can adapt and use them in your everyday life. The tips, strategies and techniques in this program will help you feel confident to deal with potential 'trouble' before it can degenerate into actual physical violence or your self esteem taking a beating.