It’s an eight-week Programme. Classes are once a week for one hour. The first half will be focused on building mindset skills using positive and coaching psychology methods. Mindset training will involve being introduced to foundational positive psychology theories and techniques. Each session will provide simple exercises that support the development of a positive and resilient mindset.

The second half of the class teaches physical self-defence. This involves training the techniques necessary to defend yourself when targeted by crime or violence. The style of self-defence stems from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The course is focused on teaching the participants to learn movements required to defend themselves in a variety of potentially dangerous scenarios.

Why Mind&Body Defence?

The world we live in today is full of potential threats to young people. From the high percentage of online bullying and the pressures of social media to the physical threat of violence against young people becoming more common in Ireland, as seen in the tragic recent cases of Anna Kriegel and Justine Valdez.

This programme aims to educate participants on how to develop a healthy mindset with the knowledge of proven psychological techniques to manage anxiety, cope with life’s pressure and build confidence.

In addition, it will teach potentially life-saving self-defence techniques. The combination of this dual approach is expected to increase the participant’s confidence in their mind and body.