"These self defense classes were an excellent introduction to the skills needed to feel confident about being attacked on the street & in one's own home. They served to reassure me that I have the ability to confront any attacker in an efficient and effective manner. We were taught that the adrenaline of fear is really adrenaline to confront an aggressor. As a woman I am not a mere "weakling" but someone who is ready to defend myself using the skills taught in these classes. John is an excellent teacher with the knowledge to inform about the most effective strategies to tackle an aggressor in any situation. I would recommend these classes to anyone who feels the need to learn how to protect oneself in any?confrontational situation."

Dr Janet Philpott, Head of Careers, Royal Grammar School High Wycombe Ladies Self Defence Course 2007.


"DART is tailored to a real life situation that most martial arts now tend to gloss over, it goes back to the real reasons that they were set up, namely realistic self-defence. DART not only gives you confidence in the fact that you can if the time comes defend yourself but also makes you think in a whole different way, approaching problems from new directions. I honestly believe that DART provides the most realistic self-defence training that is currently possible."

Patrik, regular classes DART student, 2005 - date.


"Dr Titchen's current work adds to the body of knowledge in the martial arts."

Professor Rick Clark, 8th Dan.


"Having had John do a number of seminars for me I can say that he is thorough, considered and pragmatic in his approach, detailed in his explanations and also extremely knowledgeable on legal aspects of Self Defence training. I would recommend him to anyone."

Paul Mitchell, Tae kwon Do Instructor, October 2009.


"The scenario-based training is really useful for working through the emotions of an attack and having a plan should an attack occur. I found it empowering to practice getting myself out of very vulnerable situations. I can only hope such training will help keep me from panicking completely should an attack occur."

Molly, Tae Kwon Do student, Stress Inoculation Course May 2008.


"The superb quality of the training, combined with the 'High Gear' suits created a level of realism un-matched by anything I had ever done before. What John has done with DART is produced a system that is highly effective, regardless of previous training or ability. The whole seminar was a very worth-while experience and something that I would definitely like to do more of."

Ben, Tae Kwon Do student, Stress Inoculation Course May 2008.