Knife Awareness Seminar

Service Description

Starting this May, I’m running a series of free workshops for the community—7 for kids and 7 for adults—as my way of giving back. Watching Netflix's Adolescence and reading what's happening in our town, and it really made me reflect society and on how much the martial arts journey has helped me navigate life. These workshops are my way of paying it forward—sharing knowledge, helping people feel safer, and doing something real for the community that’s supported me for so long. (33 years I have been teaching for!) The first one is coming up soon—it’s focused on knife threat awareness and personal safety for teens, something I’ve spent years studying and training in. No flashy stuff—just practical, potentially life-saving skills. Police trainer and fellow Instructor at the our Bury Centre Gary Foster & I will teach teens how to handle dangerous situations. Here are the details below: 👇👇👇 🚨 TEEN KNIFE DEFENCE WORKSHOP – NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING 🚨 Facing the Blade: A Street Smart Workshop 📍 Family Martial Arts Centres Bury 👥 Ages 12+ | 🕒 2 hours | 🎒 Bring a school bag or backpack In this powerful workshop, teens will learn how to: ✅ Spot and avoid danger before it starts ✅ Escape using everyday items like backpacks and books ✅ Stay calm and respond with control when it counts 💬 “This isn’t about fighting. It’s about thinking smart, moving fast, and staying safe.” ⚠️ This workshop is for non-FMAC students only. 🛡 A separate knife defence sessions will be run exclusively for FMAC students as part of their programme 🔒 Limited to 25 spaces – First come, first served! 📲 Book now below: