About Us
AVICTUS CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE TOOLS, THE KNOWLEDGE, AND THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO ENJOY A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND SAFER LIFE
We are dedicated Self Defence & Personal Safety Specialists
Attend a Seminar, book a private training session with one of our qualified trainers, ask us to deliver a bespoke Personal Safety or Self Defence seminar tailored to you and your staffs needs or log on to one of our online training courses.
What’s Our ‘Why’?
Having experienced first-hand the devastating effects of violence, trauma and abuse, we now dedicate our time and resources to helping our clients tackle their personal challenges, boost their physical and mental wellbeing, and accelerate their healing so they can live their best life, on their own terms.
Meet the Team
SEAN GALLAGHER
OWNER & SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Sean has over 28 years’ experience as a full time Close Protection Officer. During his career, he has served as a senior bodyguard for some of the highest profile celebrities and business executives in the world, in all kinds of demanding environments. J.LO, The Kardshians, Kate Moss & Beyonce to name a few have all utilised Seans expertise and skillsets.
Over the last 17 years Sean has used his extensive training, knowledge and experience to develop and deliver a series of self-defence, Personal Safety and Edged Weapons awareness courses. These courses are CPD assesessed and nationally recognised and have been uniquely curated to share effective yet easy to learn techniques that have been inspired by Sean’s own experiences and real-life encounters.
Sean’s friendly yet no-nonsense approach has inspired thousands of people to train in the vital art of self-defence. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and is committed to providing all the tools and resources his students need to take responsibility for their own safety.
Qualifications and experience:
Registered SIA Close Protection (Bodyguard) Instructor
BTEC Level 3 Instructor in Self-Defence, Conflict Management, Prevention of Violence & Aggression, Handcuffing & Physical Intervention
Self Defence, Physical Intervention and Conflict Management Instructor with the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS)
Martial Arts, Self Defence & Unarmed Combat Instructor with the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA)
Unarmed Combat Instructor with The British Combat Association.
Black belt Hall of Fame martial artist
Firearms Instructor
Certified RFX instructor - The recognition of Firearms & Explosives
ANGIE
OWNER & SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Angie runs women’s only classes that provide her ladies with the knowledge they need to prevent an attack and, if needs be, skilfully defend themselves in hostile situations. To date, she’s delivered transformative self-defence training for The Women’s Institute, She’s Ready, Active Life, MoveOut and Southend Civic Centre, not to mention many local government associations and UK-wide corporations.
Aside from her work at Avictus, Angie continues to work with local councils to implement the Public Health Responsibility Deal. She also donates her spare time to charitable organisations involved with Rape Crisis, domestic abuse and other serious crimes. She uses her skills and experience to help vulnerable individuals gain more confidence, reignite their own self-healing process, and improve their mental wellbeing to support a healthier, happier future.
Qualifications and experience:
BTEC Level 3 in Advanced Self-Defence Instruction
Registered Self Defence Instructor with the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS)
Registered Martial Arts & Self Defence Instructor with the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA)
Black belt martial artist
Sifu (Instructor) of Kung Fu