Here is a quick clip, I did with judo’s Tony Devine, on how to escape from the mount position using the most effective martial art system Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
Here is a quick clip, I did with judo’s Tony Devine, on how to escape from the mount position using the most effective martial art system Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
Here is an example of a level 3 warm up exercise, leading onto flinch work and spear technique. I am sure you can see that the delegates are having lots of fun at this particular Workshop.
Here is a quick video of me showing a couple of delegates how to do a level 3 wrist grab breakaway.
In my last post I promised that I would delve a bit deeper the POLITE system I have developed. So here is the first post, of six, explaining each letter of the word and how they all fit into my system for conflict resolution. POLITE – P is for Position Whenever you are dealing with… Continue reading Positioning is critical in conflict resolution – Part 1 of 6
I have been providing conflict resolution training for years now and during this time I have worked with people from across various industries from professional sport right through to healthcare. When I began giving my training way back in 2002, I quickly realised I needed some kind of clever acronym or phrase to package it… Continue reading First rule when resolving a conflict – BE POLITE
Yesterday, in the media I noticed a new report highlighting a story that NHS staff are taking an increasing amount of time off sick. According to Reuters its staff take an average of 10.7 days off sick a year, it adds: “The levels of sickness mean 10.3 million working days are lost in the NHS… Continue reading NHS could save money and reduce absenteeism by reducing conflict
This is my first post on the GoodSense blog, firstly I would like to introduce myself, my name is Darren Good and I am the founder of GoodSense Conflict Resolution Training, which is a specialist in resolving and managing conflicts. We have launched this blog to discuss our subject area in a bit more detail,… Continue reading Steven Gerrard was lucky in the pub brawl
The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh routines, and new opportunities. But for many teachers and school managers, September can also bring its share of challenges—especially when it comes to managing challenging behaviour in schools. It’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed during this transition. After weeks of summer holidays, young… Continue reading Starting Back at School: Managing Behaviour and Building Positive Classrooms After Summer
Martyn’s Law, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is a landmark piece of legislation designed to improve public safety by requiring venues and organisations to have plans in place to respond to terrorist threats. For the NHS — and hospitals in particular — this is highly relevant. With thousands of people… Continue reading Martyn’s Law and the NHS: Why Hospitals Must Prepare Now
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the ice cream vans are rolling, and our parks are packed with families, dog walkers, joggers, sunbathers, and just about everyone else soaking up some much-needed fresh air. And right in the heart of it all? Our brilliant park wardens and open space staff… Continue reading Keeping the Peace in the Park – A Summertime Shout-Out to Our Green Space Heroes
