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We are incredibly grateful to The Mayor of Castle Point, Cllr Kate Knott, her Consort Cllr John Knott, and Cllr Maxine S...
31/07/2026

We are incredibly grateful to The Mayor of Castle Point, Cllr Kate Knott, her Consort Cllr John Knott, and Cllr Maxine Sadza, Deputy Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, for attending the inaugural South Essex Community Safety Summit.

The Summit provided an opportunity for an open and honest discussion about the challenges facing community safety today. We also addressed what we believe is one of the biggest barriers to effective personal safety education: the Reality Gap.

The Reality Gap describes the difference between how prepared we believe we are to deal with a personal safety incident and how capable we actually are when faced with the effects of adrenaline, fear and pressure.

To demonstrate this, attendees witnessed a live simulation exercise designed to highlight the gap between theory and reality, while showcasing an evidence-informed approach to reducing it.

It was a bold demonstration. Presenting the realities of violence—and the responses genuinely required to survive it—isn't always comfortable, particularly within the public sector. But if we sanitise violence to the point where it no longer reflects reality, we risk becoming part of the problem rather than the solution.

At SOS Combatives, we remain committed to delivering practical, psychology-led and reality-based personal safety education while continuing to support local charities, organisations and community safety initiatives that make a genuine difference.

Protect Yourself. Empower Others.

An enormous thank you to our guest speaker Syd Hiskey.For more information on Syds work, visit therealitygap.org
27/07/2026

An enormous thank you to our guest speaker Syd Hiskey.

For more information on Syds work, visit therealitygap.org

Another fantastic piece of feedback – thank you! 💚Receiving reviews like this means a great deal because our aim has nev...
26/07/2026

Another fantastic piece of feedback – thank you! 💚
Receiving reviews like this means a great deal because our aim has never been to simply teach techniques. It's about giving people practical awareness, better decision-making and the confidence to remove themselves safely from difficult situations.

We're incredibly grateful to 9th Leigh Scouts for inviting SOS Combatives to deliver a personal safety session, and it's fantastic to hear the young people found value in the evening.

At SOS Combatives, we believe community safety starts with education, realistic training and empowering people with skills they can actually remember and use under pressure.

Thank you again for the warm welcome and kind words. We look forward to working with more youth groups, schools, charities and community organisations across Essex.

Protect Yourself. Empower Others.

26/07/2026

A huge thankyou to our event sponsors Sentinel Group Security, Ultimate Fitness and Jury Financial Solutions - your support means the world to us ❤️

25/07/2026

The first South Essex Safety Summit took place on Thursday 23rd July.
A big thanks to SAVS for hosting us and thank you to all those who made the time to attend the event ⭐

The very first South Essex Safety Summit!
23/07/2026

The very first South Essex Safety Summit!

Southend - are you ready to level up?Our weekly Self‑Protection Classes are becoming one of the most talked‑about ways t...
16/07/2026

Southend - are you ready to level up?

Our weekly Self‑Protection Classes are becoming one of the most talked‑about ways to build confidence, sharpen awareness and learn practical skills that genuinely make a difference in everyday life.

These sessions aren’t about being tough - they’re about becoming prepared, capable and confident. And they’re designed for everyone.

Practical. Supportive. No experience needed.
Just turn up, learn something real, and walk out feeling stronger.

🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Ultimate Fitness, 457 London Rd, Westcliff, SS0 9LG
💷 £10 per class

You’ll learn real‑world self‑protection, situational awareness, how to make fast decisions under pressure, and how to carry yourself with confidence in everyday environments.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something for yourself… this is your sign.
Come train. Come learn. Come feel the difference.

A huge welcome to Sentinel Group Security, joining us as a top sponsor for the South Essex Community Safety Summit on 23...
13/07/2026

A huge welcome to Sentinel Group Security, joining us as a top sponsor for the South Essex Community Safety Summit on 23rd July.

Their commitment to strengthening community safety and resilience reflects exactly what this event is all about - bringing together organisations who want to make a positive difference across South Essex.

While our sponsorship window has now officially closed, we’re still open to conversations with companies who’d like to support the summit or explore future partnership opportunities. There are still valuable ways to get involved and stand alongside those working to create safer communities.

If you’d like to connect, we’re here for it.
Protect yourself. Empower others.

09/07/2026

In case you missed it...

The South Essex Community Safety Summit is coming to Southend!

We're bringing together local leaders, charities, businesses, community organisations, Mayors and Council Leaders, all with one shared goal: making our communities safer.

The event offers a fantastic opportunity to network with people who are passionate about improving community safety while hearing from experts who challenge the way we currently think about personal safety.

I'll be delivering a live demonstration of the SOS Combatives Community Safety Framework, highlighting what I believe is a critical gap in many current community safety approaches and why addressing it could make a real difference to outcomes.

We're also delighted to welcome our guest speaker, Dr Syd Hiskey, a Clinical Psychologist, who will explore the psychological side of personal safety—an area that is too often overlooked, yet is arguably one of the most important elements of effective community safety education.

Expect an eye-opening demonstration, thought-provoking discussion and the chance to connect with professionals from across Essex who are committed to creating safer communities.

There are still a few spaces available, so if you'd like to join us, get your name down today.

I genuinely believe this will be a community safety event unlike any that has come before it.

A quick reminder that our weekly Self‑Protection Class is on tonight - a great chance to build confidence, improve aware...
09/07/2026

A quick reminder that our weekly Self‑Protection Class is on tonight - a great chance to build confidence, improve awareness and learn practical skills in a supportive environment.

🗓 Thursday
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Ultimate Fitness, 457 London Rd, Westcliff, SS0 9LG
💷 £10 per class
✨ No experience necessary - everyone welcome

Come along, learn something new, and leave feeling more prepared and empowered.

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