Safety – Self Defence Legal Framework & You – Advanced Defensive Tactics Institute

An introduction to what is “Self Defence” and what you need to be aware of from the legal perspectives of i) use of force, ii) occupational health and safety, and iii) duty of care. Each of these have an impact and consequence in a potential conflict situation in dealing with others in different scenarios, such as in the workplace, socially or personally.

A “Safety – Self Defence Legal Framework & You” program learners handbook is available with this program within the available lessons. This includes a short overview about the program and a bonus section on the anatomy of a street fight as well as translations of all program videos, both in the learners handout and individually within each lesson.

Course Content

Self Defence Legal Framework 1.5min Sample Lesson

Learn and understanding what are the three main considerations to be aware of with reference to self-defence framework are from the aspects of: 1. Person, 2. Workplace and 3. Others.

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Self Defence Legislation – Victoria 1.5min

Overview of the Crimes Act 1958, Section 462A in relation to self defence in Victoria for all persons, and proportional force in a possible confrontation situation to keep safe.

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Occupational Health & Safety and Self Defence 1.5min

Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety requirements at all times is important no matter where you are. Learning as to how self defence will impact on you is key to staying safe at all times.

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Duty of Care in the Workplace 1.4min

Understanding your duty of care at all times no matter what will help you remain complaint to the regulatory requirements. Knowing how to apply this to yourself and others around you will help everybody to stay safe.

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Model to Minimise Aggression 1 – Calming 3.5mins

The model to minimise aggression has 2 levels of intervention of Calming and Diffusion. Calming is designed to maintain a calm atmosphere, which can reduce the likelihood of further upset and agitation. It helps eliminate or reduce the emotional level and reduce the tension and potential for conflict.

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Model to Minimise Aggression 2 – Diffusing 4min

Often there are common triggers to aggression from argumentative clients, threats to staff or other clients, and visible distress. Showing interest in their complaints and that you are considering their concerns are a great start to diffusing a potential conflict situation. The best approach is to follow the minimizing aggression model and use diffusion techniques as needed.

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Dealing with Difficult People 3min

We all come across difficult people often at work or at social locations. They can exhibit a range of behaviours, including aggression, verbal abuse, and non-compliance when asked. In this lesson we look at the steps that you can do to reduce the chance of the situation escalating so as to keep safe.

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Dealing with People using Active Listening 3.5min

Active listening is a communication method that requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and remember what the other person is saying. Understanding and learning to use this method builds trust when people feel heard and understood and reduces the potential for conflict situations.

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Self Defence Legal Framework & You Learners Guide Handout

Learners Guide Handout

A “Defensive Dozen” program learners guide handbook is available with this program covering general principles as well as transcriptions of all program videos.

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Self Defence Legal Framework & You Quiz

5min

This quiz covers the lessons from the “Safety – Self Defence Legal Framework & You” course. There are 8 questions in total which are primarily multiple choice selected from the various videos in the program.

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About Instructor

Paul

Paul Mracek is an 8th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Taekwonjitsu as well as an International Coach – Defensive Tactics and Open Circle Fighting Method and a Reiki Master Teacher. Paul holds qualifications in Meditation, Mindfulness, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Bowen Therapy, Sports & Recreation, Training & Assessing and Coaching. He has developed defensive tactics syllabus for the Security Industry since 2011 for nationally accredited courses for thousands of students; as well training and assessing industry instructors. In addition, he is the head instructor at Nutaofit Martial Arts Academy since 2016, continuing the tradition of servicing the local community in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne since 1985.

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Safety – Self Defence Legal Framework & You

Course Content

Self Defence Legal Framework & You Learners Guide Handout

About Instructor

Paul

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