So how do I get out if he grabs me like this?
I have trained a lot of people. One of the most common questions I get in self defence classes is something along the lines of “So how do I get out if he grabs me …more
Self defense courses teach how to stay alive during knife attacks
A knife is the most common weapon out there. Many criminals carry them. It is cheap and readily available. It is silent, highly effective and does not require any special skills or training to use, …more
You will fight the way you train, or will you?
You have probably heard this saying many times: “You will fight the way you train”. This may be true to some extent… but not always. When you get into a real violent confrontation (fight), you …more
Child Abduction- How to make your child a harder target
A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, according to figures released by the South African Police Service Missing Persons Bureau. Trafficking in children is a global problem affecting large numbers of children. Human trafficking …more
“What is the best self defense when I wake up at 2am with a guy standing next to my bed pointing a gun at me?”
A question I get almost every time I present a C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense Course is: “What do I do when I wake up at 2am with a guy standing next to my bed pointing a gun …more
COBRA-Defense Featured in TIME Magazine
What is a COBRA Active Shooter Response Class Like? A TIME Magazine Journalist reports on the full experience. Featured Article by Journalist Abby Vesoulis who also participated in the COBRA Active Shooter Class. “It’s …more
University of the Free State personnel learn self-defense!
The Employee Wellness Department of the University of the Free State recently arranged a 2-hour practical self-defense training session for employees of the University and their families. Criminal activity is increasing at an alarming rate …more
Ladies from 1 South African Infantry Battalion learn about criminal behaviour
C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense South Africa were recently requested by 1 South African Infantry Battalion based in Bloemfontein, to host a self-defense awareness seminar to the ladies employed by the unit. The event was part of the Unit’s …more
Simba Pepsico employees empowered!
With facilitation by Eyes and Ears Marketing, wellknown South African snack manufacturer Simba contracted C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense South Africa to empower their employees with the knowledge necessary to protect themselves during a violent attack. The training was …more
Make your child a hard target with the Child Abduction Prevention Course (C.A.P.)
A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, according to figures released by the South African Police Service Missing Persons Bureau for 2013. This adds up to a total of 1697 children. Trafficking in children is …more
