In light of today’s rapidly evolving threats—both physical and digital—this online course is a vital reminder of what true personal protection really means. Now more than ever, it’s essential to equip yourself with the awareness, skills, and mindset needed to stay safe, confident, and in control.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Avoid danger without fighting—smart defence starts before conflict.
- Master situational awareness—read people, places, and energy fast.
- Build full-spectrum resilience (Kiri Tuna)—body, mind, and spirit under pressure.
- Trust your instincts (Rongo ā-Puku)—reclaim your natural inner warning system.
Whether you're new to self-protection or already walking the path, this guide lays down the essential foundations of the Tū Toa Personal Protection Training system—designed to strengthen your awareness, confidence, and resilience.
In my view, teaching our children how to protect themselves is just as essential as teaching them to swim—it’s a life skill. Don’t wait—get involved today and start building their confidence, awareness, and safety.
Kia ora, I’m Korey Gibson.
A Pāpā driven to empower children and vulnerable people with the knowledge and skills to stay safe, make smart decisions, and always return home safely.
Outside of Tū Toa Personal Protection Training, I'm dedicated to helping whānau (families) create lives filled with abundance, purpose, and intergenerational wealth.
My mission is to inspire and empower communities to thrive on discipline, motivation, and legacy. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve built multiple successful businesses, including Quest Health Clubs, Snap Fitness NZ, MyFirstGym, Fit Futures Academy, and many more. These ventures have generated tens of millions of dollars and expanded across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond.
Now, I’m here to share my skills from the fighting world to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Tū Toa Personal Protection Training draws on real-world experience to equip you with the tools, mindset, and instincts to protect yourself and those you love. I've lived it, trained with the best, and now it's your turn.
Beyond my professional life, I’m a proud father, husband, advocate for Te Reo Māori, longevity nut, two-time Australian, and one-time NZ MMA champion who believes in the power of personal growth, strong relationships, and a commitment to leaving a legacy rooted in mana.
Helping 1000's of students from all over the world
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Fun, exciting & incredible results!
My sales career was forged almost 2 decades ago with Koreys' Strictly Sales "Help don't Sell" principles that made selling with ethics and integrity - fun, exciting and created incredible results! Koreys' sales structures and ethos kindled an enthusiasm within me that has been the foundation for so many ventures across various industries such as health, wellness, real estate and business consulting. They’ve allowed me to pivot into whatever I’ve wanted to do and succeed.
Bianca Aiono
Mind Coach - Australia
Global education
Korey was the founding member of the Snap Fitness New Zealand master franchise team who within 9 years grew Snap fitness from 1 club in Christchurch to 57 snaps making the business the largest chain of gyms in the country by location size. Korey’s membership sales processes, strategy and education is now used in snap fitness locations globally as his former students have gone on to continue the skill set they learned from him. Korey is able to take people from all backgrounds, cultures and situations, and bring the best out of them and instil a sense of purpose to inspire them to become their best versions.
Andy Peat
Global Chief Product Officer Liftbrands USA
Thank you!
I have known Korey for many years, and he has been an awesome training partner throughout my MMA career, always keen to help and share his combat knowledge. I've also been lucky to go out in the bush with Korey, and going on a pig hunt was an awesome experience being out in the bush with the bro, and after that experience, I definitely caught the hunting bug!
Kieren Joblin
City Kickboxing - CKB
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Don’t let uncertainty put your safety at risk any longer.
The Tū Toa Personal Protection Training Online Course is an opportunity to further think about how to:
Strengthen your awareness
Sharpen your instincts
Learn proven tools to stay safe
Build unshakable confidence in yourself and your whānau
- Overcome fear and respond with clarity under pressure.
- Build unshakable confidence in yourself and your instincts.
- Unlock the strength, awareness, and mindset needed to protect what matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! This course has been designed to be accessible for all levels. Whether you're new to self defence or looking to upskill your children, the online course provides clear guidance on what the basics look and feel like.
We use Thinkific, so once you purchase, you’ll receive instant login access, and you’re away. All you need is an internet connection and a phone, tablet, or computer. It’s simple, fast, and ready when you are.
As this is a digital product, all sales are final, and we are unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions before purchasing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information.
If you need assistance with your purchase or have any questions, feel free to contact our support team at [email protected]. We're here to help!