Learn Verbal Judo Straight From The Source!




Verbal Judo has been teaching the art of verbal de-escalation training for over 40 years and is the sole source provider of the 8 Step, 5 Step, and 5 Universal Truths.


The essence of Verbal Judo is to influence others to come around to your way of thinking and is best defined as a gentle yet powerful way of persuasion that helps us to avoid, resolve and manage resistance by using presence and words, whether to resolve conflict or to close a deal with a customer.

Verbal Judo teaches us how to listen and speak more effectively, by engaging people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language) and to use proven strategies that allow us to successfully communicate our point of view and take the upper hand in most contacts, regardless of the kind of day people are having.

What differentiates Verbal Judo from other communication systems is that it offers practical solutions that work when people are under pressure. It provides techniques and conditioned responses that have been extensively tested in the field. The Verbal Judo philosophy is that when you react, the event controls you, whilst when you respond, you’re in control.

When personnel are tactically trained, the environment in which they work improves and the threat of conflict, violence and litigation is greatly reduced. When you make Verbal Judo an essential part of your business, it will not only allow you to have more productive days but will keep your business moving in the right direction – forward. With customers,  employees, peers or family members, Verbal Judo will give you the edge in any encounter, increasing the value of your business and the quality of your life.

Participants in the Verbal Judo program will learn a new gentle approach to being in control of situations without creating stress, without frustration, and without continued conflict, whilst at all times treating everybody with dignity and respect, making sure that everybody wins!

Testimonials

“This is one of the best classes that I have taken post-college. The instructors were engaging and knowledgeable. I felt like they were passionate about what they were teaching and did so in an easy to swallow way. The materials presented will be easily utilized in home environments, in the community, and on the job! How often can you say that about a class?”

-Ashley D.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

BUSINESS

It is unfair to expect employees to do their work without equipping them with effective training. Employees often receive very little practical, hands-on training in dealing with difficult people and defusing potential conflict verbally. It is frequently managers who receive the bulk of this type of training.


Unfortunately, these managers too frequently arrive at the scene long after the damage has been done. The employee is unfairly blamed for the situation, while the real issue is a lack of training! These hardships can all be avoided with Verbal Judo training.



ENFORCEMENT

Daily, officers must attempt to generate voluntary collaboration from difficult people, and we should train our officers in this most difficult and important art. Our officers must be as competent with words as they are with firearms. With the realities of 21st century policing, procedural justice, and building community partnerships, Verbal Judo is perfectly positioned to give officers the tools they need for success.

 

Verbal Judo teaches the skills necessary to remain centered and focused during any verbal circumstance. You will learn to redirect behavior, diffuse difficult situations, and generate voluntary compliance from people not on their best behavior. Although people may not always like what they have to do, they will understand the need to be cooperative.

HEALTHCARE

Hospitals, private practices and medical universities provide their staff with extensive job specific training, yet little, if any, effective conflict management strategies. This is surprising, considering the profession of medicine involves considerable human interaction on a variety of issues. 


When confronted by difficult patients, their families and even coworkers, many people are forced to rely upon “Hit and miss” verbal strategies. Verbal Judo is a tactical communications course that stresses the importance of the professional mindset (never lose your temper), as opposed to personal mindset (using words that rise readily to your lips). We teach our students the skills necessary to become an effective communicator – enabling them to “say it right the first time.” Verbal Judo can greatly improve life, both professionally and personally.


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Verbal Judo Institute, Inc.



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.


Our Courses


Empower Conversations with Empathy, Dignity, and Respect.

Verbal Judo Essentials 101

This one-hour course is a great primer on Verbal Judo de-escalation training. It covers practical and easy to learn verbal de-escalation techniques and strategies developed by Dr. George J. Thompson, the creator of Verbal Judo. This training is essential for anyone interested in minimizing conflict at work, in the community, or at home.

Mike "Ziggy" Siegfried

Mike "Ziggy" Siegfried

$50