Introduction and Programme Expansion
Tahir Ahmed, Lead Instructor at Defence Lab Training, announces the introduction of two new weekly classes beginning September 22nd. These specialized programmes address growing student demand and expand the academy's training offerings without compromising the core DNA syllabus.
Knife and Weapons Defence Rationale
Knife crime presents a genuine threat in the UK, and most available training contains dangerous misinformation that could prove fatal. Defence Lab's new Knife Stroke Weapons class provides reality-based defence techniques against knife attacks and instruction in weapons handling, grounded in practical street scenarios.
Elite Class Philosophy
The Elite class represents an advanced application of Defence Lab's core principles, developed through intensive training with the system's founder. It transcends standard syllabus material to focus on authentic street fighting scenarios, requiring distinct mindset, movement patterns, and striking methodology that significantly exceed foundational training intensity.
Content Depth and Progressive Training Structure
With 37 years of accumulated content, Defence Lab cannot compress advanced material into standard student programmes without diluting essential fundamentals. Additional classes allow the DNA syllabus to remain focused and accessible while providing committed students with specialized elite and weapons training as supplementary options.
Class Schedule and Format
The Elite class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:05–10:00 PM, immediately following DNA training. The Knife Stroke Weapons class occurs Tuesdays at the same time, replacing an underutilized Sunday afternoon slot to accommodate student availability and family commitments.
Physical Demands and Training Methodology
While DNA classes demand significant physical exertion, the Elite and Weapons classes emphasize technique-based learning to avoid cumulative fatigue. Building effective weapons and elite proficiency requires consistent weekly repetition to develop muscle memory and instinctive reactions—outcomes impossible to achieve through occasional seminars.
Elite Training Outcomes
Elite students develop observable distinctions in mindset, movement quality, tactical awareness, and striking effectiveness compared to foundational practitioners. The training addresses the complex psychological and technical elements of authentic street encounters, creating practitioners whose execution appears qualitatively different despite executing the same foundational techniques.
Adding Elite & Weapons Classes - Defence Lab Training
Key Takeaways
- •Introduction and Programme Expansion
- •Knife and Weapons Defence Rationale
- •Elite Class Philosophy
- •Content Depth and Progressive Training Structure
ELITE Classes (13+ years only): Access to our special ELITE classes where you will get to train: o Techniques not covered in the Student Syllabus – as there is too much content to pack into the standard Student Syllabus, so the ELITE classes will give you access to a lot more content. o With finer details and more in-depth understanding of what our system is really about i.e. to stop and drop a human body as quickly as possible. o With an even fiercer mindset and mental attitude for real life combat. o With the exclusive ELITE T-Shirt. For some, the Student Syllabus will be more than enough, and this is ok. However, you will notice a different feel to the ELITE training. You will move and think differently to the other students. Why? Because you will have dedicated more time to your personal training….. it’s just as simple as that. WEAPONS Classes (13+ years only): o Weapons training including Sticks and Knife. o Understanding the true realities of Weapons. o How to effectively both defend and attack. o And much more! (For more information on ELITE or Weapons classes, please ask us for more details.) This is Defence Lab! Live Classes + Home Videos to train 'anywhere' in the world! ⭐ Great physical workout. ⭐ Defending against various Grabs, Headlocks and even Hair-Pulling. ⭐ The art of ‘Stopping and Dropping’ an attacker as quickly as possible. ⭐ Grappling techniques for when the fight goes to the ground. ⭐ Effective strikes including Street Punches. ⭐ Shape-Shifting – Rapid elbow strikes for close quarter-combat. ⭐ How to survive and deal with Multiple Attackers. ⭐ Smash, Enter and Grab. ⭐ Weapons. ⭐ And so much more! Home Videos to train 'anywhere' in the world! • Greater in-depth and more detailed. • Train 'anywhere' in the world! Whenever you want and as many times as you want. • Build for yourself an ‘On-Going’ library of training videos and content. Train with the whole family at home - get strong, healthy and fit, both physically and mentally, all whilst learning an amazing Self Defence system! For HOME VIDEOS: Start today by visiting https://www.defencelabtraining.co.uk/hvoc/. For weekly LIVE CLASSES: For more information or to book a FREE taster for our weekly Live classes, please visit our website https://www.defencelabtraining.co.uk. Start YOUR journey of Self-Empowerment today! Defence Lab is: • A no-nonsense self-defence and martial arts system. • Designed purely for the street, real-life and multiple attacker scenarios. • A new phenomenon that is truly going global. • An 'evolution' within the world of martial arts like never seen before. • Recognised and adopted by Hollywood and A-list celebrities in films such as the ‘Batman’ movies with Christian Bale and ‘Jack Reacher’ with Tom Cruise to name a few. OFFERING YOU: • Weekly Home Videos for adults & children (4 years plus). • Weekly Live Classes for adults & children (4 years plus). • Private Lessons - either 1-2-1 or in Groups of 2 or more. OFFERING YOUR ORGANISATION: • Women's Personal Safety & Self-Defence. • Schools and Colleges – Specific training for Children and Teens. • Increase Staff Loyalty, Staff Productivity and Staff Retention: o By rewarding and motivating your staff with our fun ‘Team-Building’ Exercises. o With our Tailor-Made Packages for Corporate Clients. • Specific training for Staff according to Industry or Work. For more information or to contact us please visit our website https://www.defencelabtraining.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss your requirements in more detail. Personal Safety, Reality-Based Self Defence, Martial Arts, Fitness and Confidence Coaching for Kids and Adults, Schools, Businesses and Organisations. 'Join' our team of Instructors for a very cool and exciting career. Full-time or Part-time positions available. Full training and support given. #keepingitreal #selfdefence #personalsafety #streetdefence #realitybased #martialarts #fitness #learningforlife #lifeskills #stafftraining #defencelab #defencelabtraining For more videos, subscribe to Defence Lab Training ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9PHahD1oMgGIHgChgsZObA FOLLOW US ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/defencelabtraining Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/defencelabtraining/
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This video covers introduction and programme expansion, knife and weapons defence rationale, elite class philosophy. It provides detailed instruction from Unleash Self Defence.
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While DNA classes demand significant physical exertion, the Elite and Weapons classes emphasize technique-based learning to avoid cumulative fatigue. Building effective weapons and elite proficiency requires consistent weekly repetition to develop muscle memory and instinctive reactions—outcomes impossible to achieve through occasional seminars.
