Trainer demonstrating defensive tactics techniques

Defensive Tactics Training

There are situations where communication alone isn't enough. This hands-on training gives your team practical, easy-to-learn techniques to safely and lawfully manage a physical threat, protecting themselves and the person they're managing.

What's Covered

Safe, lawful, and proportionate physical response

Many roles require staff to physically intervene in situations involving aggressive, non-compliant or dangerous individuals. Without the right training, these moments carry real risk, to the employee, to the other person involved, and to the organisation. Giving your team the skills to respond confidently and proportionately isn't just good practice, it's a duty of care.

Our Defensive Tactics training covers risk assessment before any physical intervention, the legal framework around the use of force, practical self-defence techniques, and safe restraint methods designed to minimise harm to everyone involved.

Training can also be tailored for government and law enforcement agencies, including handcuff application and additional tactical options.

Defensive tactics training in progress
Who It's For

Any organisation whose staff may be required to physically manage individuals as part of their role

Course Overview

Built around your team's schedule

Duration

Half-day or full-day

Delivery

Face-to-face only

Location

At your workplace or a location of your choice. A wide open space is required

Group Size

Up to 20 people. Additional trainer available for larger groups

What to Wear

Normal work clothing

Training Outcomes

Physically manage and respond to threatening situations, safely and lawfully

By the end of this course, your team will know how to:

Use of force & restraint fundamentals

  • Understand the law relating to the use of force and self-defence
  • Apply physical restraints safely and effectively
  • Execute fends and breakaways to create distance from an aggressor
  • Understand and utilise protective positions

Physical defence & control

  • Apply defensive strikes when necessary and proportionate
  • Manage and defend yourself in ground defence situations
  • Apply restraint techniques that minimise harm to all parties
Common questions

Got questions? Here's a start

Do we need any prior experience?

No. This training is built for any team member who may need to physically manage a situation, regardless of prior experience. We tailor the session to your team's role and environment.

Is this safe to train, and legally sound?

Yes. Every technique is taught with safety and the legal use-of-force framework front of mind, so your team knows not just what to do, but when it's appropriate and lawful to do it.

Can this be combined with other training?

Yes. Defensive Tactics pairs well with De-escalation & Situational Awareness to build a custom training day, prevention first, with physical response skills as the backup.

Is this available through the Online Platform?

Defensive Tactics is a hands-on, face-to-face course, so it isn't offered as an online module. Get in touch and we'll help you find a session time that suits your team.

98%
said the training was relevant to their role
98%
found the tools taught practical and applicable
97%
said it solved real challenges in their role
4.9/5
average satisfaction across all sessions

Ready to build your team's confidence and safety?

Book a consultation and we'll help you scope the right training day for your team.