Photos from Self Defence Classes

Here are a small sample of photos showing what’s been going on with PDR recently. Click the photos to see bigger versions:

M13 Youth Project Kids
A group of 12-15 girls supported by the BBC's Children in Need
Levenshulme Youth Project - Women's Self Defence
Levenshulme Youth Project girls learning how to get safe, and stay safe.
LBGT Foundation - Village Angels Self Defence Course
LBGT Foundation Village Angels self defence course

Manchester GPs Self Defence Course
Manchester GPs learning how to protect themselves in clinic
Sheffield University Porters 2
A group of porters at Sheffield University
Sheffield University Porters
Preparing for the final scenario with another group of Sheffield Uniporters

Colin McNulty and the Home Ed kids learning personal protectoin
Home educated kids on a self defence course in Manchester
PDR Self Defence Course at CrossFit B4C, Johannesburg, SA
PDR Self Defence Course at CrossFit B4C, Johannesburg
There is a strong theory segment in any PDR course, this from Sheffield
People say it's the change in thinking that defines PDR

Group photo from the first PDR Seminar in Sheffield
Group photo from the first PDR Seminar in Sheffield
Everyone having fun at the PDR Course at CrossFit Tameside
Everyone having fun at the PDR Course at CrossFit Tameside
High Gear can look intimidating, but it's just for the safety of the Coaches
High Gear can look intimidating, but it's just for the safety of the Coaches

Group Photo from a PDR Seminar in Gorey, Ireland
At the Focus Martial Arts centre in Gorey Ireland after a weekend PDR Seminar
Watching a demo at a PDR Seminar
Watching a demo at a PDR Seminar
SPEAR System Close Quarter Combat Stance
Everyone gets to throw some cool shapes

PDR Seminar Small Group Training
Experienced coaches constantly monitor and give suggestions
SPEAR System Demo Team at the Martial Arts Show, NEC, Birmingham
Neil Wilson, Colin McNulty and 3 other PDR Coaches at The Martial Arts Show (TMAS) at the NEC.
The SPEAR is a Bridge to your Next Move
Colin McNulty and Karl Stone show how the SPEAR System is a bridge to your next move at TMAS 2011

Public Skill Share Session at TMAS 2011
The most fun part of The Martial Arts Show at the NEC were the workshops teaching the martial arts crowd.
Neil Wilson and Colin McNulty doing the Saving Private Ryan PDR drill
Neil seems to have Colin just where he wants him in the Saving Private Ryan drill.
Group Photo From a PDR Seminar
Group Photo From a PDR Seminar

Dave Grabs Martyn's Leg
Dave seems very happy to have grabbed Martyn's leg... perhaps we'll give them a moment. 😉
Neil Thorborn Negotiating Down an Aggressor
A final scenario at the end of the class simulated a realistic confrontation, here Dave tries to calm Steve down.
2 PDR Students Having Fun
Who said self defence was a serious business? It can be a lot of fun too!

PDR Cert 29 Group Photo
PDR Coaches certification group photo at CrossFit 3D Manchester