Student information
"Jethro ranks in our top ten SFC instructors in the world. He's smart, savvy, dedicated and serious. An educated thinker"
W. Hock Hochheim, US trainer and author.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in self-defence training.
Please take a moment to read the following information about the personal safety products I have available including student books, The One In One Journal (Online student resource), One In One women’s workshops, private training, and weekly group workshops.
All fees and booking instructions can be found below, please scroll down to find weekly workshop attendance information.
You will also find a current version of the terms and conditions of attending weekly workshops – please take time to read through the items and familiarise yourself with key information about how to get the most from in-person training. (scroll down to “Weekly workshops - Training participation agreement” onwards).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the following email: info@forcenecessary.co.uk
Warm regards,
Jeth Randolph
Training resources
1 - Self Defence Books:
There are currently four books available for students:
The “self defence” series Volumes 1 – 3.
All contain articles on aspects of self defence and survival fighting to complement the tactics and physical skills found in workshops. Much of the information is unique and from non-typical sources.
“Self Defence Volume one”: Includes two knife sets and a special section for women on walking alone and solutions for defending yourself in this situation.
"“AWESOME book!!”, “Great read!”.
James Albert Keating. US trainer and author.
“Self Defence Volume two”: Includes “Three words” and other print only content.
"Jethro has the most valuable series of self-defence publishing on going...true survival advice for people who want to be left alone and do not have an in with the cops, is here, and Jethro provides it with a striking clarity."
James LaFond, US trainer and author.
“Self Defence Volume three”: Includes many articles and a very in-depth look at the reality of UK knife crime and its possible solutions with anti–violence campaigner DJ Sweet Li.
“Blunt weapon tactics”
A unique, UK-relevant manual for students and beginners on the realistic use of an impact weapon to defend yourself against larger, armed, and multiple attackers. Contains complete instructions for DIY home training on your own or with a partner. A complete introductory course.
To purchase student books, please visit my Amazon author page:
Support your local economy by using the unique “ISBN 13” code found on each of my Amazon book listings and order from your favourite local bookseller instead.
2 - Self-defence workshops for women
Training workshops covering personal safety and self-defence issues for women are available by contacting my host, Claudia Weston at The School of Larks in Stroud on the following email:
info@schooloflarks.com
3 - Self-defence training for young people (17 -18 years)
Training courses for young people of secondary school age are available by contacting my host, Claudia Weston at The School of Larks in Stroud on the following email:
info@schooloflarks.com
4 - The One In One Journal
Please visit the “One In One Journal”, the online counterpart to physical classes with free and supporter only content. You will find hundreds of articles including videos, instructional material, full class content notes for every workshop, answers to student email questions and more!
Become a supporter and get full access to the archive for the price of a coffee:
5 - Weekly workshops (Tuesdays at Lansdown Hall, Stroud)
Training participation agreement
Where and when?
Tuesday nights (7 - 8pm) at the Lansdown Hall, central Stroud, Glos, GL5 1BB
Directions: Click here to go to the Lansdown Hall website
Before attending training (Terms and conditions):
Do you suffer from any illnesses? Or have ANY medical issue that your instructor needs to know about?
Are you on any medication? Please indicate this to the instructor BEFORE you start training.
Have you ever been a victim of violent crime? Please indicate to the instructor any aspects of the training that you may feel concerned/anxious about. This will be treated in absolute confidence.
By agreeing to take part in weekly group workshop training I agree to the following:
I am over 18 years old (Students 11 to 17 years can attend for free but MUST be partnered with a paying adult guardian at all times). See this post for full details:
I undertake to abide by the terms and conditions of Force Necessary, as explained by its instructor.
I am medically fit to undertake intensive training.
A mouthguard and groin guard are recommended. After your first session you will be required to attend with your own focus mitts and other recommended kit. We try to minimise all student costs but these items will need to be sourced for home practice as well as workshops. Ask Jeth for info.
6 - Workshop content:
I understand that this training involves simulated confrontation, bad language and scenarios based on realistic physical aggression and behaviour. Weekly group training is adult themed, and ALL contexts of aggression and violence are covered to give the trainee a full range of preparedness.
I understand that I am free to sit out any activity that I am not comfortable with by notifying the instructor.
Workshop Pricing and how to book
7 - Weekly Workshop Payments (2 options):
There are NO CONTRACTS, NO JOINING FEES, NO UNIFORMS to buy and NO HIDDEN COSTS or other common scams - just two simple pay as you go plans:
Option 1) "I want to try a workshop!" or "I don't want a full month!"
£12 per workshop (Pay as you go).
Please bring the correct money and pay at the door .
Where and when?
Tuesday nights at the Lansdown Hall, central Stroud, Glos, GL5 1BB
Directions: Click here to go to the Lansdown Hall website
A reminder, please use the entrance left of gallery and up the stairs - please knock to be let in. Please arrive by 6.55pm for prompt 7pm start.
Option 2) "I want to train every week for the full month!"
For those that wish to train regularly, workshops (and any other fees) are paid for in advance in one-month blocks by bank transfer before the first workshop of the month., a discount rate of £10 per workshop is then applied . An invoice will be sent to you at the start of the month.
Payments must be made by the first training date of that month. Late payments will be charged at the higher rate of £12.
If you can only attend a limited number of workshops in a month – for instance are going away on holiday – the option one fee of £12 is applied for the other workshops.
8 - Refunds:
Workshops are written specifically for the individuals attending and include student development:
Refunds are not issued if you cannot attend/ cancel.
Refunds will be issued if the workshop is cancelled in for any reason by the instructor.
9 - Safe training for all:
I accept that, whilst all reasonable care is taken, self-defence training has inherent risks and that my instructor is not legally responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur whilst I am training at their class.
I will train responsibly and show care for the health and wellbeing of my fellow trainees.
I also understand that I am expected to maintain a standard of behaviour, both during training and in general, which will not bring Force Necessary into disrepute.
I will attend workshops in appropriate clothing for training:
For both men and women, comfortable jeans (ideally with a belt for knife drills), t shirt and trainers are ideal.
Please remove jewellery, watch and glasses. Please bring water.
Training involves close contact with other students, please be considerate to others and be clean and attend in clean clothing.
10 - Use of workshop content:
Training involves learning less than lethal through to lethal force options - I promise never to use the skills that I am taught against any person, except legally, morally and ethically for the defence of myself, my family or friends in the instance of extreme danger, unprovoked attack, the support of law and order and in accordance with UK self-defence law.
Jeth Randolph reserves the right to withdraw training from any individual(s) not agreeing to or failing to uphold these terms and conditions.