You Can't Predict Danger.
You Can Prepare For It.
Recognise Danger Early
Practical personal safety training that helps people recognise danger early, stay calm under pressure, and make better decisions when it matters most.
Why It Matters
Most dangerous situations don't happen without warning.
Learning to recognise those warning signs gives you more time, more options, and more confidence.
We Teach Practical Skills that Help People:
✔ Notice danger sooner
✔ Avoid confrontation
✔ Stay calm under pressure
✔ Protect themselves and others
Our Approach
Recognise. Prevent. Respond. Recover.
Everything we teach follows four simple principles.
Recognise
Learn to identify early warning signs, read body language, assess risk, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Prevent
Use communication, confidence, and distance to reduce conflict before it escalates.
Respond
When avoidance isn't possible, use practical strategies and simple physical skills to protect yourself and create an opportunity to get away safely.
Recover
Know what to do after an incident, including emergency response, reporting, and supporting others.
Meet the Instructor:
Nigel Stupples
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Nigel has run seminars locally and internationally
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Constantly travelling to upskill throughout America, Europe, Thailand and Australia
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Founded Proactive Martial Arts in 1995
EXPERIENCE
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Teaching Martial Arts, self-defence & life skills for 38 years
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Run self-defence courses for schools, companies and community groups
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Coached and travelled with NZ competitive teams
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Worked as a bodyguard
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10 years of door work security experience
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Run over 20 fight events
HIGHLIGHTS
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Started Boxing training in 1984
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Started Martial Arts training in 1986
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Started teaching in 1989
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Trained with many famous martial artists
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Developed life skills programmes for children
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Co-owner of a 24-hour gym
QUALIFICATIONS
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Black Belt Rankings in numerous styles
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Inducted into Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2019
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Ortho-Bionomy
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Meditation
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Leadership
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Sports coaching
Speciality
Specialist in violence prevention & self defence for all ages and experience
Get in Touch
Our courses focus on empowering individuals with essential skills and knowledge to ensure personal safety in various environments. Whether you are looking to enhance workplace safety, protect yourself during international travel, or equip students with valuable life skills, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.