VERBAL JUDO INSTITUTE

Providing de-escalation skills for the modern world.

The mission of the Verbal Judo Institute is to create a S.A.F.E.R.© world by delivering practical and easy to learn strategies which empower people to effectively de-escalate conflict and potential violence

Redirecting behavior with words

"Staying calm in the midst of conflict, deflecting verbal abuse, and offering empathy in the face of antagonism"

- Dr. George Thompson, Ph.D, Our Founder

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Different courses

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qualified instructors

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available countries

32

Years of experience

LawEnforcement
Law Enforcement

We've trained over a million law enforcement officers, security, military and correctional professionals how to de-escalate potentially violent situations verbally.

Business
Business

We do business with people. When there is a problem, the right words keep valuable clients. The wrong words lose them.

Education
Education

Learn techniques to skillfully handle classroom disruptions with poise and professionalism

Medical
Medical

In medicine, if you do not have the right skills for dealing with interpersonal conflict you will be less effective with your patients and limit your professional opportunities

Leadership
Leadership

The ingredients of leadership are ethics, values and the right words

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Join over a million people

Verbal Judo Institute has equipped over a million individuals with the necessary skills to redirect behavior and generate voluntary compliance. Increased personal safety and enhanced professionalism are the primary goals of our training. We offer several courses specifically designed to meet the needs of a diverse clientele.

800.448.1042
Verbal Judo Institute, Inc.

PO Box 222 Auburn, NY 13021