Hands up To Save Your Life

The very first thing we teach you when you attend our course is the concept of Space Control and Hands Up.

Here's a reminder of the ideas: if you come to my level 2+ classes, you know I go on and on about this idea…

constantly reinforcing the tool.

There's a reason for this—the simple fact is if someone gets close and your hands are down, you are at their mercy.

If you need more proof, then you can read this article, where a man lost his life from a "one punch attack":

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/02/07/man-dies-after-weekend-one-punch-assault-outside-clonsilla-pub/

Remember… "Never let someone you don't know within arm's length without having your hands up."