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Self-defense lesson: what to expect and how to start

Discover what to expect in a self-defense lesson. Learn essential skills without needing prior experience. Start your journey to personal safety today!
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Who Should Be Teaching Self-Defence?

Learn which qualifications, professional experience, safety standards, ethical responsibilities, and trauma-informed teaching abilities a self-defence instructor needs to provide practical, responsible, and effective training for different participants.
Infographic comparing martial arts, self-defence, and violence prevention concepts from Street Safe Self Defence Training Company

Self-Defence Is NOT Martial Arts. It’s Time We Stopped Pretending They Are.

Learn why self-defence differs from martial arts and must prioritize awareness, prevention, practical decisions, safe escape, and real-world survival.
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Before You Trust Anyone to Teach Your Daughter Self-Defence, Read This First – Part Three

Learn what qualifications, experience, teaching methods, and safety standards parents should examine before choosing a self-defence instructor for their daughter.
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Before You Trust Anyone to Teach Your Daughter Self-Defence, Read This First – Part Two

Understand how responsible instructors should address fear, stress responses, realistic threats, personal boundaries, and decision-making—not simply teach physical techniques.
Rob and Beth Andress, co-founders of Street Safe Self Defence Training Company, representing violence prevention expertise

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

Learn what qualifications, experience, teaching methods, and safety standards parents should examine before choosing a self-defence instructor for their daughter.
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Andrew Tate Didn’t Create the Problem. He Just Gave It a Microphone.

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.
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REALTOR® Workplace Safety Canada: 3 shared Responsibilities?

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

See how Street Safe advances practical, behaviour-based violence prevention across Canada.
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Violence Prevention Across Canada: Why Street Safe Has Never Been About Teaching People to Fight

treet Safe focuses on awareness, behavioural recognition, communication, prevention, and safer decision-making—not simply physical techniques or teaching people how to fight.
Open palm vs closed fist violence prevention comparison

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

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.
Child location sharing safety and situational awareness

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

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

Word on the street

Check out what some of our past clients have said about our programs!

“Rob provides reality-based training that is informative, creates awareness and could save your life someday! The hands-on training is both fun and effective! Thanks Rob and Beth!!".
“This course is taught with the perfect balance of realism, respect, and compassion. Rob and Beth, you’re a power team and you do what you do extremely well! Thank you for everything".
“I learned so much today that I hope never to use, but if the time comes I feel much better prepared to defend myself. Thank you for making a difference in so many people’s lives".
“Top quality instruction from some of the most honest and straight forward folks around".
Excellent for people of all ages! Practical tips and tactics to help keep you safe & deal with "situations" both that are happening & ones that mght happen if you do not take the sensible advice they offer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!