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About Pre-Empt Self Protection
Pre-Empt is a no-nonsense, reality-based approach to personal safety — designed for the real world, not the dojo.
Unlike traditional self-defence classes that rely on choreographed scenarios in cold community halls, Pre-Empt brings authentic self-protection into your home. Courses are delivered in small, private group settings so you and your invited guests learn how real-world violence unfolds — and, more importantly, how to avoid it.
At its core, Pre-Empt follows one principle:
“The fight you never have is the one you’ve already won.”
You’ll learn to manage fear, recognise danger early, and use posture and dialogue to defuse confrontation before it escalates. And when avoidance isn’t possible, you’ll develop the ability to act physically — swiftly, decisively, and with devastating effect — while staying within the law and protecting yourself and those around you.
Pre-Empt isn’t about showmanship or flashy moves. It’s about awareness, control, and intelligent decision-making when it matters most.
About Ian McCranor
Ian McCranor is the founder of Pre-Empt Self Protection. A former England International Karate Champion and Commonwealth Silver Medallist, Ian holds a 6th Dan Black Belt in Wado-Ryu Karate and has competed at the highest levels.
With more than 15 years working as a nightclub doorman, Ian developed a hard-won understanding of how aggression behaves under real pressure. He is currently in training to be a qualified bodyguard and self-protection specialist, working with celebrities, sports stars, and business professionals. Ian is also the author of Fighting With Myself, a memoir about fear, resilience, and personal change.
Through Pre-Empt, Ian’s mission is simple: to give ordinary people extraordinary confidence — to see danger early, stop problems before they start, and, when there is no other option, to act effectively and decisively to protect themselves and others.
