Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How realistic and useful is your training?
We only teach practical and simple techniques which work. The ultimate test in a safe environment is for you to see what you did in self defence on camera when the MADMAXMAN came for you. It doesn't get any more real than this without someone getting hurt. Train for the worst and be equipped with the confidence to talk your way out of trouble or defend yourself if you have to. Click here for the FAST programme.
Q: What can I expect from a self defence course?
- Learn more about the causes and prevention of conflict
- Provide for your own self protection
- Learn about
- Recognise warning signs quicker
- Destress and have fun learning how to defend yourself effectively
- Become more self aware
- Learn how to avoid confrontational situations
- Get us to provide exactly what you need from our training - we always consult beforehand to ensure that the course is the most practical and relevant it can be for you, our client.
- We train you in the use of legal reasonable force
- A great bonding experience with your colleagues
Q: Who Benefits & How
Who benefits from conflict management and self defence? Everyone. These are just some of the benefits:
Safer, more confident employees
Improved morale
Better working relationships
Better productivity
Improved staff retention
Comply with your Duty of Care
Less time off due to hospitalisation/stress
Tax deductible expense
Get a great confidence boost, feel less stress and more valued by your employer, have a better team spirit and enjoy work more.
Looks like a great deal.
Q: How do you make sure nobody gets hurt on a self defence course?
Nobody gets hurt because we provide the biggest pads and safe specialist equipment to practice with. Our instructors are very experienced and work closely with you to ensure that you go at a measured pace to prevent injury. This system has been taught for over 7 years to hundreds of different people and nobody has been hurt.
We will not allow anyone to injure themselves or cause injury to others. For peace of mind we also carry comprehensive instructors’ and public liability insurance.
Q: How do I book a self defence course?
To book a self defence course please call +44 (0) 844 8700 629 to discuss your requirements - or click here to send us an enquiry
Q: How does your Performance Improvement and Stress Management Programme Work?
MAX work closely with Hunter Kane, (the UK licence holder) to train using the clinically proven Heartmath product in the field of Conflict Management and Self Defence.
This is a range of cutting edge learning programs, products, technology and services to boost performance, productivity, health and well-being while dramatically reducing stress.
Hunter Kane, the UK licence holder, HeartMath LLC and MAX Conflict Management can with our combined experience provide further highly successful programmes which achieve dramatic improvements in health, productivity, performance, and mental, emotional and physical balance.
Q: Do you provide childrens' courses?
Everyday our children are in situations where they face inappropriate and often violent behaviour.
MAX provides specialist childrens' assertiveness and self defence courses:
- Ages 6-12 MAX CATS Child Assertiveness Training Series (CATS)
- Ages 12-16 MAX Teen Assertiveness & Protection Series (TAPS)
The TAPS course is a blend of the CATS and Adult Fear Adrenal Stress Training (FAST)
These courses teach children how to handle various difficult situations that most will have to deal with at some time.
The two age groups allow us to tailor the courses to the particular needs, learning methods and language used by each age group.
The children's courses share certain key elements of the adult FAST course, including confronting strangers and potential assailants, however we also deal with anti-bullying and anti-abduction skills.
Q: How can you help me make my people safer at work?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publish a useful guide on managing work-place violence - click here for more information. If you want to make your business or organisation or club safer, here are a few areas to consider:
- MAX will advise not only on improving the safety of your staff at work, but also to and from your premises.
- We can reduce risks associated with going to see certain customers in unpleasant or unsafe locations.
- MAX can help resolve intimidation issues at work.
- We can very quickly instill confidence into your workforce which will help them cope under the most severe pressure.
- If you have cultural misunderstandings which inhibit good working relationships and productivity we can help.
- We can conduct risk assessments which will include the placement of furniture and provision of electronic security devices and procedures.
- We have advised on handling drug dealing on premises and abusive, threatening behaviour.
- We ensure that you can show that you have appropriate measures to cover your duty of care for your staff at all times and in all locations.
Q: How fit do you need to be for any self defence course?
Any level of fitness because we teach technique, rather than fitness. We coach you at your own pace on any course
Q: Can you provide bodyguards or protect goods in transit?
MAX have links to well respected close protection organisations - commonly known as bodyguards. If you need experienced, trained personnel to plan and accompany business executives or valuable documents or equipment across the world please send us an enquiry. We know specialists in the following areas:
- Close Protection
- Goods in transit protection
- Corporate Security Services
- Operation Management
- Risk Assessments
- Policy Auditing and Development
- Security Management Development
- Business Facilitation
- Security Training
- Executive Security Services
- Event Management
Q: What should my staff wear on a self defence course?
You can wear what you like! This is because everything that we teach can be used whatever the clothing you are wearing.
However we do recommend comfortable, loose fitting clothing with a crew neck/polo neck top for mild exercise because you may not want to accidentally damage your glad rags!
Q: Can you provide security systems?
To protect your staff, home or work premises you might require wireless, disguised close circuit TV (CCTV).
MAX has links to various security organisations who can provide everything from a simple panic alarm to complete mobile phone enabled security and monitoring systems.
To find out more, please send us an enquiry
CCTV
CCTV solutions ranging from a single Web camera to view the coffee machine to multiple security camera systems across multiple sites and large geographical areas.
Recent developments in digital compression techniques allows the delivery of CCTV images both live and recorded across the internet and cellular networks.
Access Control
Extensive experience with supplying access control systems for single and multiple doors and buildings.
Systems designed to integrate with the physical building and the electronic control system to minimise the impact on users.
Utilising unique coded radio devices such as RFID tags and/or biometric technology it is possible to:
- gain access to the building
- logon to your workstation
- credit and debit in-house and public services
- time and attendance
- track and trace coded item movement
- integrate to CCTV for event recording
Q: How many people can you accommodate on a self defence course?
Maximum class size is open, we will provide the appropriate number of instructors.
Q: How can I buy a Gift Voucher?
We offer gift vouchers as presents, rewards and incentives for our self defence and conflict management courses.
An excellent reward or incentive at work - or just make sure your loved ones can look after themselves.
There are a number of different vouchers:
3 Hour Fundamentals
1 day Conflict Management and Self Defence
Fear Adrenal Stress Training (4 hour course)
Childrens Assertiveness (2.5 hour course)
Gift vouchers are transferable and we also hold open courses where they can be redeemed. Alternatively if you use these as a staff incentive, we can organise a team building course for a specific organisation once you've collected at least 8 vouchers.
If you would like to discuss an alternative use you have in mind, please contact us +44 (0) 844 8700 629