Trauma Self Defence / Workplace Self Defence
SIGTA’s Trauma Self Defence and Workplace Self Defence course provides employees with practical, controlled techniques to protect themselves in instances of physical aggression. This course focuses on simple, effective movements designed to help individuals escape an attacker, maintain personal safety and respond confidently under pressure. Delegates gain an understanding of the law on self defence and learn how to apply safe, reasonable techniques suitable for workplace environments.
Course Overview
This course introduces the key principles of personal safety, situational awareness and lawful self defence. Delegates learn how to recognise threats, evaluate risk and use safe physical responses to create space and escape harm.
The session combines legal understanding with practical, easy to recall defensive techniques suitable for real world scenarios.
Training is delivered at SIGTA’s Shoreham centre or onsite for groups with sufficient delegates. Through instructor demonstration and supervised practice, learners develop confidence and the ability to protect themselves in challenging, high pressure situations.
During this course you will learn
- Understanding the law on self defence and reasonable force
- How to recognise escalating threats and unsafe situations
- Simple, effective physical techniques to defend against aggression
- How to escape grips, holds or physical attempts to restrain you
- Practical movements to break free from an attacker and create distance
- How to maintain awareness and make safe decisions under pressure
- Personal safety principles for avoiding and minimising risk
This course is ideal for employees who may encounter threatening behaviour and need practical skills to protect themselves and disengage safely.
Your training will be delivered by a SIGTA tutor with extensive experience in personal safety, self defence and conflict management. Instruction is supportive, structured and tailored to individual confidence levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous experience or training?
No prior experience is required. SIGTA conflict management training is designed to be accessible to all employees, regardless of role or confidence level. Courses are structured, supportive and progressive, with content adapted to the level and nature of the training.
Who are SIGTA conflict management courses suitable for?
SIGTA conflict management courses are suitable for employees who may encounter challenging, aggressive or confrontational behaviour as part of their role. This includes staff working with customers, clients, service users, colleagues or members of the public across a wide range of workplace settings.
Are these courses about physical self defence?
No. The focus of SIGTA’s conflict management training is on awareness, communication and de‑escalation. Some courses include controlled physical techniques, but these are solely for personal safety, escape and disengagement, not fighting or offensive self defence.
Does the training cover legal responsibilities?
Yes. All conflict management training includes guidance on the law relating to self defence, reasonable force and workplace responsibilities. This helps learners understand when and how to act within legal and professional boundaries.
Do the courses include practical exercises?
Yes. Depending on the course, training may include scenario‑based discussion, communication practice and supervised physical techniques. All practical elements are delivered in a safe, structured environment with a strong emphasis on control, proportionality and personal safety.
Training Built on Nationally Recognised Standards
Training is based on recognised principles of professional communication, conflict management and workplace safety. Delegates learn practical, transferable strategies that support safer interactions and promote a positive organisational culture.
Why Choose SIGTA
Conflict Management Training Near You
SIGTA delivers specialist conflict management training across the South East and UK, with flexible locations and on-site delivery designed around your organisation’s risk profile and working environment.
Trusted, Accredited Provider
Our training is delivered by experienced professionals and aligned with recognised standards, ensuring your team is equipped with safe, effective techniques to manage conflict and reduce risk in the workplace.
Aligned to National Standards
Courses focus on real-world situations, covering communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, breakaway methods, and personal safety skills. Learners gain the confidence to respond appropriately and proportionately under pressure.
Our Commitment to Quality
SIGTA maintains high standards across all training, with expert instructors, regularly updated course content, and continuous evaluation to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery you can rely on.
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SIGTA is a not for profit organisation
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Our Conflict Management Training Centre in Sussex
SIGTA’s primary training centre in Shoreham-by-Sea offers a modern, purpose-equipped environment for conflict management training.
With dedicated training spaces, practical demonstration areas, and expert on-site support, learners engage in realistic scenarios designed to build confidence in de-escalation, personal safety, and safe physical intervention techniques.