Protect Self Defence

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Location Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
Introduction Phil Thompson is the co-founder and International Director of Protect Self Defence. He is the author of two highly influential books on self defence, a keynote speaker and highly regarded self-protection expert. Phil leads seminars and instructs a diverse array of clients and students in Protect programmes all over New Zealand and further abroad. With over 20 years experience in his field, and in-demand speaker, trainer, and advisor he has helped empower thousands of people with the skills and confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones. Phil believes that beyond the physical, effective self-protection involves a variety of behavioural, emotional, psychological, ethical and legal aspects. To understand them all is to truly feel safe. Students and clients include members of the general public, as well as professionals not new to violence, such as Police, security and other frontline operations. He regularly teaches corporate clients, businesses of all sizes, schools, organisations and everyday men and women from all walks of life. Phil has appeared on several national television programs and is the nation’s leading expert on the topic of self defence/self protection.