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Self defence classes for schools

Practical, age-appropriate self defence for students and staff across London, recognised by Sport England and the British Aikido Board. Every instructor is fully insured and holds an enhanced DBS certificate.

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School self defence class in London

Skills every student should leave school with

Our programmes are built for students of every age, gender and ability. The techniques are quick to learn and prepare students for the most common situations and attacks, including knife awareness.

Alongside the physical skills, we teach mindfulness and tactical spatial awareness, so students learn to spot trouble early and de-escalate conflict, whether it involves a group or one other person.

Sessions range from a one-hour introduction or assembly to an extensive 30-hour advanced course, and every class is shaped around your students and your timetable.

What we cover

  • Conflict prevention and de-escalation
  • Easy-to-learn techniques for common attacks
  • Knife awareness
  • The legal side of self defence
  • Confidence, fear and spatial awareness
  • Girls’, boys’ and mixed sessions

Workshops schools book us for

Every workshop is tailored to the age group and fits into PSHE lessons, safeguarding programmes, assemblies or enrichment days.

Knife awareness workshops

Understanding knife crime, avoiding danger and getting away safely, with no weapons training.

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Anti-bullying and confidence

Helping students stand up for themselves without violence, and know where to get help.

Girls’ safety workshops

Awareness, confidence and simple techniques, trusted by leading London girls’ schools.

Moving up to secondary school

Staying safe on new journeys and in a new environment, for Year 6 and Year 7.

Sixth form and university prep

Personal safety for students about to leave home, travel and go out more.

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Assemblies and staff sessions

Shorter awareness talks for whole year groups, and sessions for staff and parents.

Schools and universities we’ve worked with

St Benedict's SchoolFrancis Holland SchoolBancroft's SchoolNotting Hill and Ealing High SchoolNewton PrepThe London School of EconomicsSouth Hampstead High SchoolSt Helen's SchoolCaterham SchoolJames Allen's Girls' SchoolEmanuel SchoolHampstead SchoolBlackfen SchoolGreenford High SchoolKensington Park SchoolGirlguiding

What our clients say

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“It was a great pleasure to have the London Self Defence Academy teaching self defence classes for International Women’s History Month at City University of London. This was a great activity for students to learn how to defend themselves without causing major injury to any potential attackers.”

Dami
City University of London, Google review

“An excellent workshop for our Year 12 students, thank you.”

Hayley S.
School workshop, Google review

“Friendly and informative throughout, from our initial contact to the actual session. We had a brilliant time and all came away feeling more knowledgeable and confident in our skills.”

Molly S.
Workshop, Google review

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