No Experience Needed
Learn life-saving strategies regardless of size, strength, or fitness.
Prevention Comes First
Avoid confrontation with situational awareness and real-life scenarios.
Trauma-Informed Principles
Train in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment — designed for real people, including those with past trauma or anxiety.
Simple, Retainable Skills
Techniques built on natural reactions — not years of repetition.
Confidence That Lasts
Leave class feeling empowered, not overwhelmed.
Learn Together, Stay Safer Together
Inclusive training for all ages and abilities — everyone learns side by side.
Train at Home, On Your Schedule
Personalized sessions make it easy to fit safety into busy family life.
Real-World Safety Skills
Practical tools to handle conflict, avoid danger, and defend when necessary.
Tailored to Your Needs
We address your specific family situations, routines, and environments.
Boost Confidence as a Unit
Build communication and safety strategies that strengthen the whole family.
Locally-Led Certification
We train local leaders to deliver prevention-first self-defence to adults, youth, and elders.
Community Collaboration
Trusted by Timiskaming First Nations, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, and the Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians.
Urgent and Necessary
Indigenous people face disproportionately high rates of violence — including spousal and sexual assault.
Empowerment Through Education
Our training restores control, dignity, and safety without fear-based instruction.
Built for Sustainability
Programs are designed to continue making an impact long after we're gone.
“SAFE's workshops gave our students practical tools they could actually use — not theory. It's one of the most talked-about sessions each year.”
— Sandy Kaskens, High School Principal, TDSB
Designed for Teens
Focused on realistic scenarios, confidence-building, and real-world language.
Trusted by Educators
Used by schools across Ontario and beyond for over two decades.
Conflict Resolution + Prevention
Not just defence — we teach how to read, prevent, and avoid danger early.
Massive Engagement
Consistently rated as a favorite by students and PE departments.
Real-World Results
Dozens of stories from students who’ve used what they learned to protect themselves or friends.
Realistic Awareness & Avoidance
We teach everyday strategies for navigating risk with confidence and calm.
Adapted for Physical Limitations
Techniques are tailored to a variety of health concerns and mobility levels.
Confidence Over Fear
Our training helps older adults regain independence and peace of mind.
Humour, Respect & Relevance
Programs are engaging, approachable, and built for retention — not intimidation.
Trusted by Community Centres
Recommended by senior leaders across Ontario for being inclusive and empowering.
“100% of participants felt more skilled, engaged, and empowered. Chris brings energy and practical tools to every room.” - Ontario Teachers' Plan
Workplace Violence Prevention
Covering everything from harassment to travel safety and personal defence.
Flexible Formats
Choose from lunch-and-learns, half-day sessions, or customized workshops.
Industry-Agnostic
We’ve worked with teachers, healthcare staff, corporate teams, and nonprofits.
Staff Engagement
Participants leave educated, empowered, and ready to apply what they’ve learned.
Proven Feedback
100% of past corporate clients said their teams felt more confident after training.
Individual Focus
Learn at your pace, with real-time feedback and coaching.
Custom Safety Planning
Your lifestyle, your challenges, your solutions.
Build Skills Faster
Maximize retention with personalized instruction and real-world examples.
Ideal for All Levels
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine, we tailor every session.
Practical & Confidence-Boosting
You’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately — and trust when it matters.
After witnessing violence firsthand, I made it my mission to teach self-defence that actually works. Over the last 30 years, I’ve trained 200,000+ people in practical, real-world safety strategies.
SAFE is built on one goal: helping people get home safe.
Chris Roberts, Founder