Sev Necati Training teaching women

Sev Necati Training works in Partnership with Hub67

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Hub67, and WAPP, to deliver our award winning project “Women & Young People’s Safety Solution.”  The project worked with women and girls from the local community.  The women and girls were different ages and ethnicities as well as having various abilities and backgrounds. 

Each session had discussions as well as practical activities in self-defence and personal safety.  All females that took part had an increase in confidence and self-worth and were very much empowered by the end of the project.

"Sev was a very reliable and dedicated partner to work with, she put in every effort to ensure the course was fully booked and had an admirable determination to make it a success. Feedback about the course was positive and it also introduced a member of the group to other activities we were doing at Hub 67."

Sally Anthony, Centre Manager, Hub67

Some of the Females Comments

“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to build their confidence and learn practical tips and strategy for self-defence.  I liked that the sessions were a combination of active sparring and theory.  Having the class set up in this way made it much more engaging.”

“I increased my knowledge regarding self-defence.”

 “Sev was very knowledgeable about this topic and her confidence and strength was inspiring.”

“I am more aware of what I am capable of.”

“Great clear explanations with real life situations.” 

“I increased my confidence; this is what inspired me the most.”

“I understand how to use self-defence when I need to protect myself against violence.”

“Learning techniques for self-defence and drills to build up strength.”

“It created a great place for women to feel empowered and not feel as though we are ‘crazy’.  I left feeling empowered.”

“This course was very empowering when dealing with day to day potential scenarios.”

“The mix of practical fight skills and theory was balanced.”

“Sev’s personality is great; she explains the need for self-defence and encourages the class really well.”

“We covered theory, practice and even the law.  I thought this is a very well-planned subject.”

“I especially enjoyed the techniques.”

“The drills made me realise how strong I am.”

“I feel much more confident and relaxed if I ever was to face a situation where I feel threatened.”

“The best thing that stood out for me was the improvements in self-confidence, strength and awareness”.”

“Sev was brilliant at getting us to do the moves until we were confident.”

“I learnt how to protect myself in a number of situations, but firstly how to avoid situations and be more aware.”

“Sev helped to build up strength and taught us practical moves.”

“Sev covered all of the scenarios we asked questions about and I am now much more confident in dealing with them.”

“I really enjoyed learning the practical techniques.”

“The team work was fun and tiring.  Also Sev was really helpful”

“Weekly talks concerning self-defence.”

“Descriptions of scenarios and demonstrations of how to defence self or firstly to avoid situations, followed by practical physical learning.”

“Competitive fitness drills which pushed our personal limits, very good.”

“The strategies for avoiding danger were very beneficial.”

A Participants Write Up in Her Own Words:

https://ionapt.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/self-defence-classes-with-sev-necati/

The Participant - Case Study

Sarah is a 23 year old female, White British, single.

Please tell us why they became involved in your project/activities?

The reason I became involved as I recently moved to London and increasing felt unsafe walking alone by myself and wanted to learn basic steps on what to do if I am in a vulnerable situations.  I also wanted to learn some moves if I was in a dangerous situations.

Please tell us how participating helped them?

The course helped me be more aware of what situations I might find myself in and avoid them.  I learnt the basics first steps of self-defence and how I should think about approaching and diffusing situations.  Being more aware and avoiding made me more confident of what first steps I should take if ever in a dangerous situations.  I have built up my strength in the physical techniques that I took part in and it has encouraged me to continue to do this.

Please tell us what has changed for the participant as a result of engaging with the project?

I definitely say I am more cautious in putting myself into vulnerable situation’s e.g. taking out my valuables and displaying them and walking through parks in the dark.  My confidence levels have really increased not just taking part in the self-defence but being able to talk openly about different problems with the other girls in the class, and to definitely continue to build up my strength by taking part in exercise.

I loved the course it was brilliant and really helped me become more aware and confident.

All names of participants have been changed to protect their identity.

Hub67: In 2011 Hackney Wick ward was awarded £1million of funding as one of the wave 1 Big Local areas. Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use at least £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their communities. It’s about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.

The Vision – “Keeping the Wick Alight”

The vision for Hackney Wick is to celebrate diversity and promote community cohesion within the ward, draw upon the energy and creativity of local residents and businesses and equip them with the means to ensure everyone in the Wick Ward benefits from the opportunities being created in and around the area in the next ten years. We also aim to encourage greater use of open spaces and public facilities in the area and encourage collaboration and participation between local groups, schools, faith groups, businesses, service providers, arts and voluntary organisations.

If you think that you would like to get involved in our projects then please get in contact.  Our aim is to reduce violence and the fear of violence especially towards females and young people and we do this by delivering empowering projects to the local community.  Please contact us: info@sevnecatitraining.com