Knives & Edged Weapons Awareness Programme (KEWAP)

Introduction

The KEWAP Instructors course has been specifically designed to be highly informative in regards to the course’s factual subjects, pragmatic in relation to the physical skills content and highly resourced regarding what each successful candidate will receive.

KEWAP techniques and drills have been primarily designed for those (end-users) who have little or no martial arts or self-defence training experience. Importantly, KEWAP techniques do not require large amounts of strength, time-served repetition training or any real knowledge of urban combat in order to make them effective.

Successful candidates (qualified KEWAP Instructors) will be given a variety of valuable resources in order to be able to deliver safe, informative and enjoyable instruction to those over and under the age of 18 years.

Please note: KEWAP Instructors are trained to facilitate instruction for the average man, woman and child (over 11s) in society and this is where the need for safe, effective and enjoyable training is required most.

Duration

2 Days: 1000 - 1800

Please note: The end time on each day is subject to the ‘potential instructors’ ability to fully understand how the KEWAP subject-matter is taught and therefore extra time might be required in order to facilitate the learning process.

KEWAP Instructors Syllabus (loose outline)

Introduction - Course Overview / Aims & Objectives
The Law in relation to knives & related items
Types of edged weapons (made, adapted & intended items)
Understanding the threat (using up to date media coverage)
Types of edged weapon injuries
An overview of personal security procedures (best practise protocols)
Precursors to an edged weapon attack - verbal & non-verbal forms of communication
Threat assessment & threat solution options (including impact factors)
Controlling the range & manufacturing distance (including escape routes)
Self-defence & the Law (an insight to Reasonable Force)
Proportionate response options to a knife or an edged weapon attack (tactics & techniques)
Pre-emptive & reactive striking (including the PROs & CONs of striking against an edged weapon assailant)
Use of weapons of opportunity (common everyday items)
Pressure testing drills
Post conflict procedures (including emergency first aid procedures)
AND MUCH MORE!

Please note: The above subjects are taught to those aged over 18 years. The Under 18s KEWAP course can be viewed by clicking on to this link: Under 18s KEWAP.

Instructors Resources (for successful candidates)

1. Lesson plans (PDF).

2. Adult student handout (PDF).

3. Activity risk assessments (PDF).

4. Activity safety brief document.

5. Adult & under 18s KEWAP variants.

6. KEWAP Instructors T-shirt.

7. Power-point presentations (adult & Under 18s).

8. Use of the KEWAP logo for in-house certification.

9. FREE registration with the UKMAA for one year (including website listing).

10. Use of professional Hi-Res edged weapons photographs for instructor/club marketing.

Assessment Process

Informal Assessment - The Senior KEWAP Instructor (SKI) will assess each candidate’s progress during the entire course.

Formal Assessments - Each potential KEWAP instructor will be required to:

1. Deliver a formal 10 minute presentation on edged weapons (SKI to choose subject).

2. Write a 500 word document on knife related crimes within their town or city.

3. Teach other course candidates KEWAP techniques and related activities.

4. Achieve a minimum of 80% on the written assessment (multiple choice).

Certification

A smart KEWAP Instructor’s certificate will be awarded to each candidate who successfully completes the training programme. Each instructor will have their achievement duly recorded on the files of Elite Response Training and those of the UK Martial Arts Alliance (UKMAA).

Please note: KEWAP Instructors will be required to attend either a one day specific refresher training course each year or one of the UKMAA training weekend events (one day minimum) in order to remain a fully registered KEWAP Instructor. FREE power-point presentation updates and additional resources etc. will be given to those who re-qualify.

For further information in regards to attending this course please click here