In the early 1990s Tony Wolf developed a unique method of non-aggressive self defense training. This method was initially inspired by the “zero tolerance for fighting” policies that were then being adopted by many schools. In these environments, the official advice to students was to walk away from an aggressive bully if possible, or if not, to fall into a fetal position and wait for help; if they “fought back”, they would be punished as co-offenders.
Tony’s self defense system is referred to as “No Harm, No Foul” (NHNF), which neatly expresses its guiding philosophy. NHNF is a dynamic method of strategic, humane self-protection. It is designed for people who may be ethically and/or legally obliged to defend themselves or others from harm without injuring an aggressor. Thus, NHNF finds application in institutional “zero-tolerance” and professional or domestic “duty of care” situations. This system may also be successfully integrated into a variety of martial arts and self defense programs.
Tony’s program trains students to fend off, escape from and, if necessary, physically control low/medium-level physical aggression. The curriculum includes training in verbal and spatial defense tactics, conflict resolution, safe falling techniques, leverage-based parries and hold-breaking methods as well as low/no-impact balance control skills.
NHNF skills are developed through a progression of Wolf System games and exercises, including tactical role-playing as well as vigorous, progressively resistant physical self defense training.