Training for Schools & Workplaces
Personal safety, de-escalation and practical self-defence education for groups.
This is not just physical training. We teach what to notice, what to say, when to leave, what the law allows, and what to do if escape is not possible.
Who we train
Shockwave delivers self-defence education outside our regular classes — for schools, colleges, councils, workplaces and community organisations.
For schools & colleges
Age-appropriate personal safety, confidence and self-defence education for young people.
Suitable for:
- Year 12 / sixth form
- Colleges
- Youth groups
- Transition-to-adulthood sessions
Year 12 / sixth formFor workplaces & teams
Practical training for staff who may deal with difficult, aggressive or unpredictable situations.
Suitable for:
- Public-facing workers
- Reception and front desk staff
- Lone workers
- Community-facing roles
Why this training matters
Many people are expected to handle unsafe, aggressive or uncertain situations without ever being taught how to protect their space, use their voice, leave safely or understand what the law allows.
How training can be delivered
Sessions can be delivered at your school, workplace or community venue, or at our regular training space in Ipswich.
Taster session
1h
A low-commitment introduction — ideal when time is tight or you want to test the fit before booking more.
Practical workshop
2h–3h
Hands-on practice with time to drill core skills — ideal when the group is ready to train in a single session.
Multi-session course
3+ sessions (2h each)
Skills revisited and reinforced over several sessions — ideal for building deeper confidence that lasts beyond a single visit.
What sessions can cover
Every session is adapted to the age, setting, risk profile and comfort level of the group. Topics can be mixed and matched to create the right programme for your setting.
Awareness
Spotting risk early and noticing exits.
Boundaries
Voice, space and assertive action.
De-escalation
Staying calm and reducing conflict.
The Law
Reasonable force and common misconceptions.
Escape principles
Movement, positioning and getting away.
Physical responses
Simple actions when escape is not possible.
What participants can gain
Training builds practical skills and awareness that stay with people long after the session ends.
For participants
- Greater awareness
- More confidence setting boundaries
- Clearer understanding of the law
- Better ability to stay calm
- Practical escape principles
Greater awarenessFor organisations
- Constructive safety education
- Shared language for risk
- More confident students and staff
- Training tailored to setting
- Safer group culture
About the instructor
Shockwave Jujitsu (established 2008) is the brainchild of Terry Tatum, a 4th Dan Jujitsu instructor and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) coach.
Terry Tatum, Head Instructor
Terry has trained close protection instructors for Police and Customs Officers at workshops hosted at the Blackwell Academy in Ipswich.
Shockwave Jujitsu has taught practical self-defence in Ipswich since 2008.
Arrange training for your group
Tell us who the session is for, where it will take place, and what situations you want the training to address.
We’ll help shape a suitable session for your school, workplace or organisation.