Instructor demonstrating a wrist release to a trainee, in a calm and controlled exercise

Experiential training for companies and institutions

When pressure rises, the team responds as it trained

The pressure is physical in the exercise. The learning is for the company.

  • Prevention
  • Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Self-control
  • Cooperation

Concept and methodology

Experience first, reflect afterwards

A dynamic and participative experience, where self-defence serves as a tool to develop essential skills for the professional context: decision-making, pressure management, assertive communication and teamwork — through exercises that are simple, safe and accessible to everyone.

Active, concrete learning that applies directly to work and everyday life.

Professionals gathered in a corporate training session

Main objectives

Four skills, one method

Situational awareness

Anticipating and preventing risk.

Decision-making under pressure

Fast, simple and appropriate responses.

Communication and self-control

Assertiveness, composure and managing tension.

Cooperation and protection

Teamwork and mutual protection.

Starter programme structure

3 hours, from framework to application

A progressive journey: from prevention to response under pressure, ending with reflection that connects each exercise to your company's context.

01Opening and SafetyRules and framework
02Prevention and DistanceBody language
03Approach and PressureTechnical release
04Reacting to the UnexpectedInstinctive defences
05Risk AssessmentManaging threats
06BreakHydration and rest
07Response Under PressureExiting under stress
08Cooperation and ProtectionProtecting the team
09Final ReflectionIntegration and application
10ClosingSummary and conclusions

Application in the corporate context

From physical exercise to professional skill

The exercises create a direct link between the principles of self-defence and skills applicable to the professional context.

Prevention and situational awareness

Anticipating and assessing risk before a situation escalates.

Communication and self-control

Managing tense or conflictual situations with clients and colleagues.

Decision-making under pressure

Fast, simple and appropriate responses when every second counts.

Cooperation and coordination

Acting as a team when facing a shared problem.

Safety and accessibility

Controlled practice

No strikes to the head or high-risk techniques.

Inclusive

Suitable for any age, gender or physical condition.

No exposure

Exclusive focus on hands-on learning.

Implementation formats

Adaptable to each organisation's needs

Starting point

Starter Programme

3 h

Essential skills

Extended Programme

6 h

Deeper development

Advanced Programme

9 h

Advanced consolidation

Team Building

3 h

Cooperation under pressure

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Regular Programme

2 h/week

Continuous development

Note: formats can be integrated into training plans, within the 40 annual hours required under Portuguese labour law.

About the trainer

Fernando Suissas

Fernando Suissas

Corporate Self-Defence and Crisis Management Trainer | Krav Maga Instructor

Certified Trainer (CCP) • 6th Dan Karate Wado-Ryu • Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu

Corporate experience — Allianz

Responsible for Real Estate Investments, Security and User Support.

Experience in security and training

Experience training in police settings. Author of 3 books dedicated to Personal Security.

Testimonials

Who has already trained with us

Para além da aprendizagem técnica, tem sido um investimento no meu bem-estar. As aulas do Fernando Suissas são importantes na minha gestão do stress e permitem-me reduzir estados de ansiedade e melhorar a minha energia.

Henrique Almeida

Director de empresa

Porque gosto de treinar com o Fernando Suissas? Porque nos dá um treino fisicamente completo, nos ensina técnicas de defesa pessoal que aumentam a autoconfiança — e tudo isto num ambiente informal e de grande camaradagem.

Fernando Vaz

Médico

As aulas com o Fernando Suissas proporcionam a motivação necessária para concretizar os meus objetivos físicos e mentais, melhorando a minha qualidade de vida — a minha mente está mais clara e ágil.

Inês Orge

Estudante

Com as aulas sinto-me mais seguro, confiante e melhorei a minha forma física.

Miguel Gonçalves

Estudante universitário

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