The course of self-defense for healthcare professionals working in our hospital met with positive feedback from our employees. The staff was appreciated by focusing mainly on practical training, with a few simple techniques. The theoretical part was minimal and the lecturer incorporated it in an inconspicuously entertaining way between the individual blocks of demonstrations and exercises. Furthermore, the possibility of using these techniques in various situations that we can face here was welcome. The course participants did not feel overwhelmed with inexhaustible tactics, as is usually the case with self-defense principles arising from martial arts. At the same time, they welcomed the fact that the lecturer repeatedly demonstrated the ease of performing specific techniques during the training, emphasizing the correct one for all of them, and at the same time trying to sensitively correct any errors during the active training. The trained employees agreed on the usefulness of the training, and expressed interest in its possible continuation. Many concerns about the highly contact approach and the physical demands of the course did not materialize either. In conclusion, many stated that despite the warning of minor risks, nothing hurt them and at the same time, thanks to the relaxed approach of the lecturer, they had fun. They left the course with simple equipment, where they strengthened their confidence that if necessary, they would be able to handle the situation. The expectations of most participants were thus met.

General Hospital - WroclawDirector of the Hospital