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Protect your staff with COBRA corporate self defense seminars in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein. Real law enforcement based training.

Law enforcement–based self-defense training is built on how police and corrections professionals manage violent, resistant, and unpredictable individuals in uncontrolled environments.

Empower women this Women’s Day with industry-leading self-defense training from COBRA Self-Defense South Africa. Real-world skills, expert instructors, and proven results.

Learn how to prepare your staff for an armed robbery with practical tips from COBRA Corporate Self Defense Training. Discover what employees should do to stay calm, stay safe, and survive violent crime in the South African workplace. Essential safety training for HR and company leaders.

In South Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) is sadly something too many women face. People often talk about tougher laws and teaching boys from a young age to respect women – and yes, those things are important. But they take time...

Learn what not to do when dealing with aggressive behavior at work and how C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense training helps employees stay calm, safe, and prepared.

Learn how corporate self-defense training can help protect employees from road rage and violent confrontations. COBRA™ South Africa shares five practical ways to stay safe on the roads.

Protect your employees and prevent workplace violence. Discover 14 warning signs of an attack and learn how corporate self-defense training can keep your team safe, alert, and confident.

This article explains why stun guns are ineffective and potentially dangerous as a corporate safety solution, outlining five key reasons they fail in real-life scenarios. It guides company managers toward smarter, legally sound, and more effective alternatives—like reality-based self-defense training for employees.

When the topic of self-defense comes up—especially in corporate safety workshops—pepper spray is often one of the first tools people mention. But when it comes to real-world self-defense, does pepper spray truly deliver when you need it most?

In today’s busy, high-pressure work environments, employees who regularly engage with the public—such as receptionists, customer service staff, and front desk personnel—are often the first to encounter verbal aggression or emotionally charged situations.

In today’s world, sending employees out on the road—whether it's across the city or across the globe—comes with a unique set of safety concerns. From petty crime in unfamiliar places to serious threats like hijackings or assaults, business travel isn’t always as safe as we’d like it to be.