THOR self-protection – what we teach and train –

𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

See the signals before the situation escalates. What to look for, how to act while it’s still just a “spark” and not an uncontrollable bonfire. Intuition is a strong ally. Accompanied with an analysis of your current situation and relations, the process of identifying “red flags” in your surroundings, can enhance the signals your intuition is giving you. The goal is to prevent dangerous situations, and often also give a better understanding of the dynamics in your different relationships.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

80 % of fights(approx.) between males are based on an ego- or status-based conflict. These conflicts can be avoided and de-escalated 100 % We teach and train these abilities just as any other physical skill. 20 % of conflicts are predatory threats, and here you must approach differently.

𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐒

For those that want the physical skills to handle a violent situation. If there is no way around it, you must use force to create the window in time to get to a safe place. We teach skills that are simple and tested under pressure. Situations with multiples and methods against weapons are prioritized.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘

Active and realistic roleplay is the foundation in all our scenarios. It’s driven by the situation and by the dialogue from both parties. When the student is ready, force and aggression will be increased to mimic a real-life scenario.

𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓

We each have our own “boiling point”. It’s the emotional outburst that is often the first attack in a conflict. If you are used to shallow water, high waves won’t be easy to navigate in. That’s the same with the emotional content in a conflict or a scenario. It will be trained gradually as students become better role-players. The goal is to expand the window of tolerance for emotional content, this with respect for each student’s capacity. Your emotions and mindset are the most important part in any response to violence. Actions driven by emotions and mindset can eclipse physical size, strength, and skills.

𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞.

𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒/𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.

Training starts again the 2.th of August at 19.00-20.30 We train in small groups with dedicated people from all walks of life.