Half Day Self Defence Workshop - Sun, 21st May 2023 1:30pm

This half day workshop is perfect  for women who want to gain a wider range self defence skills and get their body responding fastser through learned muscle memory.

We believe the best results come from empowering the individual. So during this half day workshop, you will learn various essential self-defence techniques as well as relevant skills that directly relate to your lifestyle and circumstances.

What to expect from this Half Day Self Defence Workshop -

• We teach you basic self-defence moves that you can put into practice right away.
• You will train with a small beginner’s group for a more personalised and thorough experience.
• We focus on relevant and realistic street-smart self-defence.
• Freedom to ask questions as we go so you get the answers you need and don’t get lost in the group.
• To improve your confidence, focus, fitness, balance, flexibility & co-ordination.

Workshop Breakdown

Our Half Day Self Defence Workshop is specifically for people who want to learn effective self defence techniques and build a little muscle memory to help you execute move faster.

Focus Point 1

• Introduction to course outline
• Discussion of desired outcomes
• Body language & communication
• Dismissing myths about assaults
• Emergency information and contacts
• Basic grab defence and strikes

Focus Point 2

• Personal safety
• Practical security
• Self defence physiology
• Revision of basic grab defence and strikes
• Introduction to choke defence and escapes
• Weapon defence

Focus Point 3

• The power of intention
• Conditioning your body
• Revision of choke defence and escapes
• Weapon defence training
• Introduction to ground defence
• Intermediate grab defence and strikes

Focus Point 4

• Hard weapon / soft target
• Hands on practical work
• Basic ground defence
• Turn fear into freedom

FAQs

Is there any contact in this class?

There is precision striking on training pads. During this workshop you will be testing self defence moves so there is contact with others in the program. There will also be light contact if we go through basic knife defence but there is no point in the class that you will be hurt.

I have never had martial arts lessons before, is this right class for me?

We run through skills for women wanting to learn street smart self defence skills in a supportive environment. If you would like to gain some new skills with a great group of people then this is the program for you.

This workshops suits all fitness levels and little to no level of previous experience.

What should I wear to class?

Participants should wear comfortable and loose fitting work out clothes. 

Where are the workshops held?

We hold workshops in Yarraville and Surrey Hills. You will receive the location details upon booking.

How long is this workshop?

Each workshop runs for 4 hours.

How many people in this workshop?

We like to keep it small. There are usually between 3 - 8 participants in this workshop. This way, we can make sure we give you the personal attention you need.