Self-defence for women

Period 1: the week of 8 September 2025
Period 2: the week of 17 November 2025
Period 3: the week of 9 February 2026
Period 4: the week of 20 April 2026
*sales start on the Monday, 5 weeks before the start dates above

• Becoming aware of one’s surroundings and assessing unusual behaviour.
• Verbal and physical defence.
• Techniques for maintaining distance.
• Escaping from an attacker’s grip.
• Defending yourself from the ground.
• Developing the right demeanour.
• Sharing experiences.

A self-defence course is specifically designed to help women feel more confident – both mentally and physically. You’ll not only learn how to set boundaries and deal with difficult or threatening situations, but also how to use your posture and voice to project strength and self-confidence.

How does this differ from the ‘Resilience for Women’ course? Resilience focuses primarily on physical techniques to protect yourself when it’s really necessary. Self-defence training takes a broader approach: it starts with preventing, recognising and responding to situations before they get out of hand.

In short: it’s not a martial arts class, but a boost to your self-confidence and safety – in any situation.

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