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"Sensei Karl's transformative approach to self-defence and life, has left an enduring impression on me. His scientist-practitioner approach to martial arts and life philosophy is truly profound.
In my capacity as a university lecturer in psychology and a former martial arts student of Karl, I wholeheartedly endorse his unique teaching style. It blends the patience of a remedial teacher with the charisma of a captivating talk show host.
Karl seamlessly integrates psychological insights into conflict management, providing practical tools for resolution that go beyond mere information, fostering a truly transformative experience in his courses.
His seasoned warrior status and unwavering commitment to the personal growth of others continue to be a profound source of inspiration for me."
Dr James Munnik
B.A.; B.A. (Hons).; M.A. (Psych).; PhD
Dr. Munnik currently serves as a post-graduate university lecturer in psychology with numerous scientific publications under his belt.
He is a seasoned professional and has experience in such fields as personal security, mental health, addiction treatment, and project management.
His special interests lie in sports and exercise psychology research, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning, as well as mental skills training.
"Following an extensive process, Go Bus Transport contracted Karl Laaks’ previous company to help us with developing a completely new national training package for our 1200 urban driving and supervisory teams.
Training in de-escalating potential and actual incidents on our buses, along with emphasis on harm reduction during robberies, was aimed at equipping staff with updated and current best-practice skills to reduce the risk of injury and other harm due to confrontations on our buses.
Karl’s extensive experience in security and working with our national airline in developing and delivering training, along with reasonable costs for the work, made it an easy decision to choose him for the process.
Karl reviewed our current training and operating procedures and worked closely with us to develop a practical training programme along with a process for audit and other follow-up.
In a two-day meeting, senior staff from operations, human resources, health & safety, and training reviewed Karl’s work and our training team underwent “train the trainer” with Karl.
With very few changes from his recommendations, the programme was rolled out in July 2023, and is being delivered nationally with more than 500 staff trained so far.
I am pleased that we chose Karl for this role. He is friendly and easy to work with, credible and experienced, and the project was delivered on time and to budget.
These were the qualities and skills we were looking for, and I strongly recommend him based on the project he delivered to us."
Laurie Renwick is the National Training Manager for Go Bus Transport.
"Karl embodies the core principles of martial arts, focusing on personal safety and self-control.
He's a compassionate teacher who integrates various disciplines to empower his students, dedicating himself to imparting a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge to navigate conflicts and boost safety.
His dedication and passion has led him to exceed expectations and truly embody martial arts philosophy."
Sensei Dawie De Villiers, the Head of the Koga Ninjutsu Federation in South Africa, has been a pivotal figure in Karl Laaks's journey for nearly three decades.
Under Sensei Dawie's guidance, Karl honed his skills and was promoted to the rank of Instructor (Chunin).
Beyond grading, Sensei Dawie remains a steadfast source of support, providing Karl with invaluable guidance and advice as he continues to evolve as an instructor.
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