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FAST Defence

FAST is not just another self defence course. FAST brings a team of highly skilled together to deliver the most realistic and proven self defence course anywhere. Quite simply, there is nothing like FAST on the market.

Why choose a FAST Defence course?

A:People choose FAST DEFENCE because of what it's proven to deliver. Each FAST DEFENCE course provides a highly trained team delivering an award winning programme. Fast is not a single Instructor teaching a whole class. Instructors are entirely focused on your needs and your success. You are supported individually by a coach and get the opportunity to practise full power on a resisting attacker. FAST works and you'll see the proof.

Q; Isn't FAST just a man in a suit?

A. No. Many people confuse the suit with the product. FAST is a highly effective, research based programme of intense training. FAST uses sophisticated training methodologies teaching students to master 5 simple techniques. These can be applied whilst adrenalised, (Frightened, angry, or terrified). The function of the suit is merely to allow the student to practice striking to vulnerable areas with FULL POWER.

Q: I have been abused or have issues from my past, can FAST help?

A; Absolutely. FAST is a robust and therapeutic programme often used to support survivors. Students who feel disempowered by abuse are often unable to say no or assert them selves in the face of conflict or intimidation. These students gain huge amounts from FAST courses. Students gain from the intensive, highly supported atmosphere and achieve positive outcomes in the face of adversity, possibly for the first time since surviving an abusive situation. This is an intensely positive and life enhancing experience.

Q: What Martial Arts Style Is FAST Defence based on?

A: Fast Defence is not based on any specific Martial Art Style, though the techniques can be found in many styles. FAST DEFENCE uses 5 simple strikes that are simple, gross motor skills designed for a smaller person to employ against a possibly larger attacker.

Q.What I expect on a FAST course ?

A. Miracles! The teaching methodology used in FAST allows students to literally control and focus the powerful adrenal rush that occurs in any sort of attack, be it verbal or physical. Just as a person can be conditioned to be a victim for their entire life by a single assault where they failed to react, we can train people very quickly to be successful and use the adrenal fear rush as their ally. FAST uses state of the art training methods to take the students through a simple but very potent step by step process where they learn to control the adrenal rush that gets so many people into trouble in even low level altercations. Fear will never again be the enemy after taking even a single FAST class.

Q: Why just 5 techniques, isnt it better to learn a wide range of techniques ?

A: Research has shown that under duress the major parts of the brain shut down. The part of the brain that continues to function is only capable of simple gross motor skills and a maximum of 5 bits of information. Thus, a person who is correctly trained can effectively employ a maximum of 5 techniques while experiencing the adrenaline rush! (Most street fighters successfully use 2-3 techniques in their real life attacks. Even professional boxers use only a handful of techniques at most in their bouts)! In short, the greater the range of techniques a student has been trained to apply to a situation the smaller their chances of successfully using them. In self defence 'less is more'.

Q: What if a person has no training at all ?

A: The most common responses to the adrenal fear rush are to freeze or to flail punches ineffectually. FAST DEFENCE provides the necessary training to overcome these common responses with simple techniques designed for people of any size to employ against a bigger and stronger opponent.

Q: What if I train in the Martial Arts?

A: The Martial Arts are a wonderful path of discipline and physical dexterity. But in truth many a Black Belt has been beaten in street fights because they were not prepared to deal with the intense bio-chemical and emotional response of a real life attack. Complicated techniques using fine motor skills go right out the window when suddenly someone is in your face yelling and threatening. Realistic self defence training should rely on simple, natural movements.

Q: Does this mean that the martial arts are worthless?

A: Martial arts and self defence are not necessarily the same thing. Studying a Martial Art is a great thing to do. Its great for your mental and physical health and can be a passion many follow throughout their lives. Often self defence training within martial arts focuses more on the technical aspects of training with little acknowledgement of the effects of fear or anger. Think of FAST DEFENCE as the missing link to Martial Arts training. Initially there is a transition period while Martial Artists adjust to the adrenal rush. Once they get through this adjustment, they do very well under duress. But the myth of looking like a movie star in a real fight has to be left behind as the fantasy that it is. Real life fights are messy and scary and people get hurt.

Q: Can anyone learn FAST DEFENCE.

A: Yes. FAST DEFENCE teaches students to how avoid and de esculate possible confrontations. This in its self has been proven to prevent conflict escalating to violence on at least 70% of incidents and is cited in research by bodies such as the FBI. FAST DEFENCE will provide students of all abilities with a range of mental and physical tools to avoid violence and where unavoidable how to deal with it and escape.

Q: What if I'm not in good shape?

A: Can I still defend myself? The effects of adrenaline supercede physical conditioning. Although physical conditioning is an attribute, it matters little if you cannot focus the adrenaline fear response. A person who can harness this powerful force is capable of amazing feats despite physical conditioning. Who hasn't heard of women lifting cars off a pinned infant, or men tossing 500 lb. bombs of the deck of a burning ship? Adrenaline is the great equalizer! When combined with simple strikes to vulnerable areas, FAST Defense becomes quite effective for people of little physical conditioning or strength.

Q: How many years does it take to achieve this?

A: As little as 4 ½ hours! The step by step process works amazingly quickly. Just as a person can be negatively conditioned for years to freeze up in a single short attack, FAST DEFENCE trains a positive successful reaction in a very short time. And the results stay with you for years. Much like riding a bicycle or swimming, FAST training is there in your subconscious until you need it. One might not swim for many years after childhood lessons. But toss them into a pool and they will swim!

Q: What if the attacker has a weapon or if there is more than one??

A: FAST DEFENCE has advanced levels of training that teach defence against an Armed Assailant, and Multiple Attackers! And since many fights end up on the ground, there is extensive ground fighting training as well.

Q: I am nervous about conflict what if I cant do it ?

A: Students are supported by the group and a coach to overcome the adverse effects of adrenalin and use it positively. FAST DEFENCE has extensive experience helping students over come huge obstacles from previous life experience to poor self confidence. You'll learn how to predict aggression, how to manage and diffuse and where necessary how to protect yourself if it becomes necessary. FAST DEFENCE will help you meet and challenge your own fears successfully. You are not alone and will be supported through the whole process by highly trained instructors.

Q: How do I get a Bulletman Suit?

A: These suits are the result of 30 years of trial and error in both the body armour and the teaching methodology. Many people believe that "the suit is the program." This could not be further from the truth. The secret behind our success is the step by step teaching methodology that uses the suit as a tool. The suit allows the training to be taken to unbelievable levels. Each suit is custom made for the Bulletman who will be wearing it and is not mass produced for safety and quality reasons.

Q: I am an instructor can I book a FAST course at my club.

A:Yes. We do a profit share scheme with instructors email us to discuss your requirements.

Q; What courses do you offer

We offer the FAST basic self defence course, Fast Weapons Survival, FAST Ground fighting and the easy defence seminars. For further5 information ob courses see here