InDemand Mens Workshops

Elite Defence Academy International is excited to introduce IN DEMAND, our range of men’s workshops developed around the principles of International Men’s Day, celebrated globally on Tuesday 19th November 2024.

We understand the benefits of scheduling regular wellness retreats, where we can unplug, practice mindfulness and recharge - but so often this is at a huge expense and at odds with busy schedules and the very real demands on our time.

We’ve looked for something practical, suited to all fitness levels, with practices that are easy to learn, easy to recall and most importantly – easy to incorporate into our daily lives.

And apparently this was a big ask, so when we couldn’t find it – we created it.

Our series of IN DEMAND workshops are the culmination of more than 20 years’ experience in interrelated martial arts and personal wellness modalities including Tai Chi, Qigong, and Krav Maga, incorporating relevant Yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, Taoist Meditation and Mindfulness techniques, science-based Breathwork practice, and developed in consultation with Psychologists, Behavioural Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

These workshops were designed with you in mind. In fact, they’re suited to everybody.
No matter what size, shape or level of fitness you’re at.

Because we want you to simply start, right where you are. It doesn’t help waiting for diaries (or the stars) to align, where you somehow find an extra half hour a day to commit to something that’s ultimately unsustainable and leaves you feeling more frustrated than before.

Some of these simple yet profound practices take less than a minute to do - and can be done just about anywhere!

The result?
Well, they’re both instantaneous – and cumulative. So, you enjoy the results right away while the benefits actually increase over time!

What can you expect from the IN DEMAND workshop protocol?

For starters:

Easy exercises that help regulate your nervous system and instantly reduce stress.
Simple, yet supremely effective personal protection tactics and self-defence techniques that work for everyone – resulting in greater skill, confidence, and the ability to better protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dramatically increased confidence, positive assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills.
Measurably improved focus, concentration, and clarity.
A sense of greater personal power and purpose.
The tools to ensure consistently improved mental health and wellness.
Inner connection and presence that helps you move past obstacles and attain goals more easily.

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While we deal with some serious topics, we understand that we learn best when we’re relaxed and at play, so our workshops are designed to be pressure-free, informal, fun, and interactive.

We offer three IN DEMAND workshop options:

IN DEMAND BASIC: a 1-hour fundamentals workshop that delivers key benefits.

IN DEMAND ESSENTIALS: a 2.5-hour workshop that optimizes deeper practice.

IN DEMAND EXPERIENCE - a 4-hour immersion into lifelong personal power and positive life transformation.

Here's a quick summary of what you're getting in each version of the workshop:

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This workshop includes the following elements:

Personal safety and practical self defense:

Men are often expected to assume the role of protectors - of society, and of their loved ones. But they aren't always given the skills to do so effectively and intelligently. That's why this segment of the workshop addresses questions like:

How do I develop smart skills that enable me to exercise greater situational awareness?
How do I avoid potentially dangerous situations - or de-escalate a potential conflict?
In the face of physical danger, how do I decide when it's appropriate to fight back - and how should I do it?
How can I learn practical physical self defense skills that actually work in a crisis against a larger or stronger assailant?
What simple daily physical exercises or drills can I do to increase my physical resilience and capability?
How do I overcome fear or hesitation in a crisis - and replace it with decisive confidence and courage?

Impulse control, better decision-making, and visualization:

Here, we're not just addressing mental health - we're also focusing on the power of the mind and its ability to accomplish some amazing things.

This segment of the workshop includes:

How our brains use 2 very different operating systems - and why we often make choices that don't serve our best selves.
How to begin the journey toward clearer and more intelligent thinking by using one simple technique that takes just seconds.
The power of visualization - how to practice it, and how to make it work for you.

Reducing stress and regulating the nervous system:

Stress has rightly been referred to as "the modern epidemic". It's been shown to be a major contributor to some of the worst health issues we'll ever face - and yet many men don't know that there are easy, powerful tools available to reduce its impact on their lives.

This segment of the workshop includes:

Overcoming our instinctive "fight or flight" response that causes stress.
The power of contemplation - whether you're entering into mindfulness practice, meditation, prayer, or objectivity practice - and how to make it work for you.
How the brain, nervous system, and breathing are connected - and how to perform a powerful breathwork technique that instantly reduces stress within seconds!

This workshop is highly interactive - participants are given fundamental tools and techniques that they can try out, easily incorporate into daily life, and use to improve their overall wellness on an ongoing basis.

This workshop includes the following elements:

Personal safety, self defense, and physical capability:

Just like the Basic workshop, participants are provided with critically important tools and tactics to increase their personal safety and capability.

Physical self-protection:

How do I develop smart skills that enable me to exercise greater situational awareness?
How do I avoid potentially dangerous situations - or de-escalate a potential conflict?
In the face of physical danger, how do I decide when it's appropriate to fight back - and how should I do it?
How can I learn practical physical self defense skills that actually work in a crisis against a larger or stronger assailant?
What simple daily physical exercises or drills can I do to increase my physical resilience and capability?
How do I overcome fear or hesitation in a crisis - and replace it with decisive confidence and courage?

Mind / body interface:

Here, you can learn a technique that harnesses the power of the mind to instantly increase the measurable physical power and strength of the body - within seconds.
Deep lessons from Tai Chi masters: how posture affects your mind and body - and how you can change your entire physiology by changing the way you stand, sit, and move.

The amazing power of your mind, and how to harness it:

Mental wellness is often taken for granted. But, just like your body, regular check-ins and exercises can deliver wonderful health benefits.

This segment of the workshop includes:

Taking better control of your mind:

How our brains use 2 very different operating systems - and why we often make choices that don't serve our best selves.
How to begin the journey toward clearer and more intelligent thinking by using one simple technique that takes just seconds.
The power of visualization - how to practice it, and how to make it work for you.

Greater mental calmness and clarity:

Why dopamine addiction (and its effect on your ability to concentrate) is one of the greatest modern threats to our mental health - and how to overcome the spiral of stress this creates.

Reducing stress and regulating the nervous system:

Stress doesn't just happen out of the blue. It's a physiological response to perceived threats, overload, fatigue, and a host of other issues.

But - surprise! - stress can also be a useful tool if it's harnessed to work for you instead of against you.

This segment of the workshop includes:

Combating stress - without causing more stress:

Overcoming our instinctive "fight or flight" response that causes stress.
The power of contemplation - whether you're entering into mindfulness practice, meditation, prayer, or objectivity practice - and how to make it work for you.
How the brain, nervous system, and breathing are connected - and how to perform a powerful breathwork technique that instantly reduces stress within seconds!

Bad stress vs good stress - and how to use it:

Distress is bad. Eustress is good. And why we need the right kind of stress to survive and grow.
A powerful mental technique that can transform stress and confusion into clarity and opportunity.

This workshop is highly interactive - participants are given more advanced tools and techniques that they can learn, easily incorporate into daily life, and use to improve their overall wellness on an ongoing basis.

MEN'S DAY REDUCED FEE OFFER

PLEASE NOTE: This reduced fee is valid if the Essentials Workshop is is booked and paid for before Friday 15 November 2024

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This workshop includes the following elements:

Personal safety, self defense, and physical capability:

Just like the Basic workshop, participants are provided with critically important tools and tactics to increase their personal safety and capability.

Physical self-protection:

How do I develop smart skills that enable me to exercise greater situational awareness?
How do I avoid potentially dangerous situations - or de-escalate a potential conflict?
In the face of physical danger, how do I decide when it's appropriate to fight back - and how should I do it?
How can I learn practical physical self defense skills that actually work in a crisis against a larger or stronger assailant?
What simple daily physical exercises or drills can I do to increase my physical resilience and capability?
How do I overcome fear or hesitation in a crisis - and replace it with decisive confidence and courage?

Mind / body interface:

Participants are taught a technique that harnesses the power of the mind to instantly increase the measurable physical power and strength of the body - within seconds.
You'll also learn a life-changing principle of internal power and self-control taught by warriors and martial artists throughout centuries of combat.
Deep lessons from Tai Chi masters: how posture affects your mind and body - and how you can change your entire physiology by changing the way you stand, sit, and move.

The amazing power of your mind, and how to harness it:

Mental wellness, just like physical wellness, requires intentional focus and regular exercise. The good news is that even tiny changes can deliver enormous benefits!

This segment of the workshop includes:

Taking better control of your mind:

How our brains use 2 very different operating systems - and why we often make choices that don't serve our best selves.
How to begin the journey toward clearer and more intelligent thinking by using one simple technique that takes just seconds.
The power of visualization - how to practice it, and how to make it work for you.

Greater mental calmness and clarity:

Why dopamine addiction (and its effect on your ability to concentrate) is one of the greatest modern threats to our mental health - and how to overcome the spiral of stress this creates.

Inducing permanent, positive change:

Why habits are like dominoes - and how to create powerful new habits that alter the course of your life in the best possible ways.
How to use a simple but powerful recursive therapy technique to reframe past experiences without inducing trauma or stress.

Overcoming stress and finding greater peace:

Dealing with stress can feel daunting enough. Now add the challenges of navigating the expectations imposed on you by others and by society. Not to mention work pressure, demands on your time and attention, and relationship stress.

Are there proven ways to help you out of the stress spiral? Absolutely.

This segment of the workshop includes:

Combating stress - without causing more stress:

Overcoming our instinctive "fight or flight" response that causes stress.
The power of contemplation - whether you're entering into mindfulness practice, meditation, prayer, or objectivity practice - and how to make it work for you.
How the brain, nervous system, and breathing are connected - and how to perform a powerful breathwork technique that instantly reduces stress within seconds!

Bad stress vs good stress - and how to use it:

Distress is bad. Eustress is good. And why we need the right kind of stress to survive and grow.
A powerful mental technique that can transform stress and confusion into clarity and opportunity.

You've got some nerve:

How the Vagus nerve affects your state of mental and physical stress - and how to use a science-based method to regulate it quickly and effectively within just seconds - restoring peace and calm to your life.

This workshop is highly interactive - participants are given comprehensive tools and techniques that they can practice, easily incorporate into daily life, and use to optimize their overall wellness on an ongoing basis.

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BOOKINGS

For enquiries, or to place a booking, please contact us:

076 533 9715

des@edakravmaga.com

Please note: as we are frequently presenting workshops, we may not be able to take calls at certain times. If so, please pop us an email and we'll respond promptly.