# London Self Defence Academy

> Self defence classes for schools, companies and individuals across London


## Posts

- [Is Self-Defence Legal in the UK? What Every Beginner Should Know Before You Act](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/post/is-self-defence-legal-in-the-uk-what-every-beginner-should-know-before-you-act): It's one of the first questions almost anyone asks before learning self-defence: if I actually have to use this, will I end up the one in trouble?
- [Self-Defence for Women: Awareness, De-Escalation, and the Basics That Actually Work](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/post/self-defence-for-women-awareness-de-escalation-and-the-basics-that-actually-work): Self-defence for women gets talked about a lot — but too much of that conversation jumps straight to physical technique, as if the whole subject starts and ends with knowing how to throw a punch.
- [Situational Awareness 101: The Self-Defence Skill You Use Before Trouble Starts](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/post/situational-awareness-101-the-self-defence-skill-you-use-before-trouble-starts): When people think about self-defence, they usually picture the physical part — a strike, a block, an escape move.

## Pages

- [Terms and Conditions](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/terms-and-conditions): Our payment, refund and cancellation, and seminar policies.
- [Self Defence for Beginners (Book)](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/self-defence-for-beginners-book): A practical guide to real-world self-protection, written by our founder and head instructor, Ondrej Matej.
- [University and Freshers Self Defence Workshops](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/university-self-defence-workshops-london): Practical personal safety workshops for students, run for universities, student unions, halls and societies across London, including events at LSE and City, University of London.
- [Knife Awareness Workshops for London Schools](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/knife-awareness-workshops-for-schools-london): Age-appropriate workshops that help young people understand knife crime, avoid dangerous situations and get away safely, delivered in your school by enhanced DBS-checked, fully insured instructors.
- [International Women’s Day Self Defence Workshops](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/international-womens-day-self-defence-workshops): A practical, confidence-building workshop for your workplace, university or event, popular for International Women’s Day on 8 March and Women’s History Month.
- [Personal Safety and De-escalation Training for Staff](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/personal-safety-training-for-staff-london): Practical training that helps your team stay calm, defuse conflict and keep themselves safe, delivered on-site anywhere in London by enhanced DBS-checked, fully insured instructors.
- [Blog](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/blog)
- [Grading](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/grading-page): Grading is a great motivator, but at the London Self Defence Academy we are all equal, whatever belt we hold. We train as one, learn as one and progress as one.
- [Contact Us](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/contact-us): Questions about classes, prices or availability? Send us a message or call, and we’ll be happy to help.
- [About Us](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/about-us): London Self Defence Academy combines martial arts and real-world self defence into a curriculum that builds confidence and practical skills, for beginners through to advanced students, at every age.
- [Self Defence Classes in London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/london-self-defence-classes): Choose the training that fits: private lessons for individuals and families, workplace and school programmes, online classes and seminars.
- [Self Defence Seminars](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/londonselfdefenceseminars): Four-hour seminars covering de-escalation, your legal rights, practical techniques and knife awareness.
- [Online Self Defence Classes](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/online-self-defence-classes): Live classes over Zoom or your preferred video platform, for individuals, small and large groups, companies and schools, wherever you are in the world.
- [Senior Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/senior-self-defence-classes-london): Gentle, practical courses that build confidence and teach you how to stay safe on the street, adapted for every level of fitness and mobility.
- [Kids Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/kids-self-defence-classes-london): Friendly, age-appropriate classes that build confidence, discipline and safety skills, without encouraging violence.
- [Men’s Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/male-self-defence-classes-london): Boost your confidence and personal safety with practical, quick-to-learn techniques. One-to-one, small-group and corporate classes across London.
- [Women’s Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/women-self-defence-classes-london): Private, small-group and workplace classes that build real confidence.
- [Private Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/private-self-defence-classes-london): One-to-one or small-group tuition with an experienced instructor, at your home, your workplace or a local park.
- [Corporate Self Defence Classes London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/corporate-self-defence-classes-london): Workshops tailored to your industry and your people, from a lunchtime wellbeing session to training for lone workers and public-facing staff.
- [School Self Defence Classes in London](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/school-self-defence-classes-london): Practical, age-appropriate self defence for students and staff across London, recognised by Sport England and the British Aikido Board.
- [Home](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/): Practical, fast-to-learn techniques taught by experienced, DBS-checked instructors, delivered wherever you are.
- [Privacy Policy](https://londonselfdefenceacademy.com/privacy-policy): How we collect, use and look after your personal information, and the cookies we use.


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