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Author: Rob Andress

Rob Andress is a Canadian leader in reality-based self-defence, violence prevention and close-quarter combatives. As co-founder of Street Safe Self Defence Training Company, he delivers practical, behaviour-based training that helps people recognize the warning signs of violence, make informed decisions under pressure and respond effectively when personal safety is threatened. Drawing on decades of experience in self-defence, combatives and violence-prevention education, Rob holds SAS and SAS-AP certifications, along with certifications in Date Rape and Drink Spiking Prevention, A.L.I.V.E. Active Threat Survival, De-Escalation and Force De-Escalation, Close-Quarter Combatives, Trauma-Informed Practice, Family Dynamics of Violence and Threat Assessment. Rob works with municipalities, By-law Officers, security teams, high schools, women and youth, and Inuit and Indigenous communities across Canada. His mission is simple: to give people the awareness, confidence, and practical skills needed to recognize danger earlier, prevent violence whenever possible, and survive when avoidance is no longer an option.

Before You Trust Anyone to Teach Your Daughter Self-Defence, Read This First – Part One

Rob and Beth Andress, co-founders of Street Safe Self Defence Training Company, representing violence prevention expertise

Learn what qualifications, experience, teaching methods, and safety standards parents should examine before choosing a self-defence instructor for their daughter.

Andrew Tate Didn’t Create the Problem. He Just Gave It a Microphone.

Editorial graphic for an article discussing online influence, masculinity narratives, and violence prevention education

Explore how harmful attitudes toward women existed long before social media, why influential personalities amplify them, and how education, accountability, and healthy role models can challenge the behaviour.

REALTOR® Workplace Safety Canada: 3 shared Responsibilities?

REALTORS® workplace safety Canada infographic

Learn how real estate professionals, brokerages, and industry organizations share responsibility for improving workplace safety through preparation, communication, risk awareness, practical policies, and effective training.

Street Safe Self Defence Training Company: Changing the Conversation About Violence Prevention Across Canada

Street Safe Self Defence Training Company infographic showing violence prevention education, safety training, and awareness programs across Canada

See how Street Safe advances practical, behaviour-based violence prevention across Canada.

The Open Palm vs. The Closed Fist: Why Understanding the Human Brain Matters More Than Throwing a Better Punch

Open palm vs closed fist violence prevention comparison

Learn how body language, perceived intent, and the brain’s response to danger influence conflict—and why effective prevention begins before physical force becomes necessary.

Your Child Isn’t Safe Because You Can See Their Location. They’re Safe Because They Can Recognize Danger Before It Finds Them.

Child location sharing safety and situational awareness

Location tracking is not enough. Teach children to recognize danger, trust their instincts, and seek help before a situation becomes unsafe.

Why Hasn’t the Real Estate Industry Fully Embraced REALTOR® Safety?

Infographic explaining REALTOR® safety challenges including risk perception, workplace culture, underreporting, and violence prevention awareness

Explore why cultural barriers and industry habits continue to prevent REALTOR® safety from becoming a consistent professional priority.

The First Weapon a Predator Uses Isn’t Violence. It’s Confusion.

Woman recognizing predator confusion tactics near her car

Learn how manipulation, uncertainty, and boundary testing can create confusion before violence occurs-and how recognizing these behaviours early supports safer, more confident decisions.

The Most Important Awareness You Will Ever Develop Is Self-Awareness

Self-awareness before self-defence training

Learn how understanding your instincts, boundaries, emotional responses, strengths, and vulnerabilities can improve decision-making and strengthen your personal safety in difficult situations.

TRAACS: Why Understanding Human Behaviour Matters More Than Learning Another Takedown

Human behaviour in officer safety training through TRAACS

Learn how understanding behaviour, recognizing warning signs, and making effective decisions can prevent escalation before physical intervention or another takedown becomes necessary.

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