WOMEN are one of the strongest creatures to walk this earth, but sometimes they are physically overpowered.
Ensuring your safety and protection at all times is imperative.
Enter Jan van der Walt (43)… not your personal bodyguard but equipped and ready to show you your strength!
A trained rifleman for the South African Defence Force for 12 years, later a member of the National Karate team and several years of experience in the armed response security field, Jan’s goal is to impart these skills to women and victims of crime.
Owner of Pro Perfection Consultants Self Defence Academy, and Head Coach of the ‘Guardians’ team, Jan is trained in combat and skilled in knowing how to stay calm during a fire fight and take care of his crew.
‘During many years of working for armed response companies, I dealt with several victims of robbery, hijacking, rape, attempted murder and the like. The truth is, the damage stays much longer after the event takes place,’ he said.
‘I knew I had to help somehow and with my skills in karate, kickboxing, judo and boxing, I figured that I might not be able to prevent crime but I can help ensure that victims of crime are able to protect themselves.’
‘The academy started for women only, and has grown to cater for all genders and ages. We teach our pupils to think and stay calm. Give them tools to understand body language, focus, breathing, targeting, power, nervous point striking, close and distance fighting, defence, control, fitness and what can be used as a weapon,’ he said.
The academy currently has 47 pupils and is aimed at regaining pride and dignity for crime victims and to promote confidence and resilience in others.
‘There is a misconception that women are weaker than men. So I train them in what, when and how to manipulate a grown man’s body.’
‘The aim is to instil confidence, strengthen mental stability, create self-belief and worth and show individuals their capabilities,’ said Jan.
The academy, run together with his wife, Miekie, who is a qualified nursing practitioner and Karate greenbelt holder has been invited by Mixed Martial Arts Association President Paul Caves, to participate at the ‘Destiny 2015 Tournament’ in Cape Town.
For more information on classes contact Jan on 079 8810833 or Miekie on 076 1297102
