Stay Safe At Work & continue to enjoy your passion for helping people in need

6 Weeks Free Self Protection, De-Escalation and Self Defence Course For Frontline Workers & First Responders in Melbourne. Starts Early 2026!

learn self defence skills from an instructor with over 20 years of practical & legal defensive tactics training, who is an experienced
frontline worker - Starts Early 2026!

Learn from someone who understands the dangers you face and the passion to help people in need. You really want to help people to survive or be safe but you also want to know you can protect yourself and people around you.

Tried and tested in

- Crisis Intervention (Mental Health)
- Outreach Youth Work
- Drop in Centres
- Crisis Accommodation for street present youth age 12-25 years old
- No record of excessive force or investigations in use of force, - Only glowing recommendations in crisis intervention.

over a decade of teaching defensive tactics in casual format & only practical methods - current format held indoors for your privacy

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i started in the social services in 2004 & understand the pressures of trying to deliver your primary care while keeping people safe

about duncan mah

Hi and welcome! I have worked in the youth, disability and mental health sectors as a frontline worker and enjoyed every minute of it.

My martial arts credentials are:

- 5th Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu
- Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Karate
- Certified Instructor in Close Quarter Combat
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Budo Taijutsu
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo

What I understand well is:


- Principles not a collection of techniques that work under pressure
- Understanding of proportionate use of force for the workplace
- How to teach these principles so you have a go to back up if in a crisis situation

for the free 6 week course this is how you show you are a frontline worker, you can cover your details like i did on mine. you can either show via email or on arrival just so i know you are eligible, as this is free

Contact Me
0421 867 212
north melbourne
Starts in 2026, Date To Be Confirmed

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