Children's "Hitmen" courses are of necessity taught seperately from adults.
However, please note that parents, guardians or the approved instructors of those under fifteen must be present throughout the seminar.

Children's courses are for those of five years of age, up to those aged fifteen.
Those who have reached sixteen years of age are able to participate on the adult F.E.A.R. Seminars with "The Hitmen".

Because there is no need for children to know many of the aspects of self-protection that are covered on adult courses (much of the adult course content is inappropriate for children), much more time is spent of the children's seminars covering physical skills, co-ordination drills, self-affirmation and confidence building.

A great deal of attention is paid to anti-abduction,"Stranger Danger" and assertiveness exercises.

Children are taught many skills on a Hitman course, including:

Physical self-defence techniques such as blocks, strikes, kicks and escapes from holds and grabs, and a moral framework in which to place those skills.

C.E.C. (pronounced "Seck") Standing for: Clear Emergency Communication. Unfortunately, history has shown that many people who ordinarily would not hesitate to assist a distressed child may be reluctant to do so due to "social discomfort" (for fear of interfering or intruding in a family matter or similar). Our methods and practises enable the child to clearly communicate their need for immediate help from passers-by / witnesses. This removes any social awkwardness and frees members of the public to act in the child's interest. An example: Children are taught to try to make direct eye contact with at least two of the non-threatening public in the vicinity, and (even if they are alone on a "deserted" street) to shout loudly, clearly and repeatedly "Please help me! This is NOT my Father" or "Please help me! I don't know this woman"! etc. etc.

Persons of Safety / Places of Refuge - children are taught always to break away and to seek a suitable person and an appropriate place to seek help.

Assertiveness, groundholding and creating a "reaction gap" (a space between themselves and anyone who makes them feel uncomfortable or anxious).

Self-worth and personal affirmation skills - children learn to TRUST their instincts, to BELIEVE they are valuable and KNOW they are worth defending.

Testimonial: " (The "Hitman" course is) ..... great for kids. It addresses what is for me the single most important aspects of a child's existence - self-value, self-worth and confidence. had a wonderful time, thank you." .

For more information about the profound and positive impact a "Hitman" course can have on your child, please contact us.