Universities & students

University and freshers’ self defence workshops

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.

Group self defence workshop in London

Starting student life safely and confidently

Moving to London for university is exciting, and it’s a time when students are new to the city, travelling late and out more often. Our workshops give them the awareness and confidence to look after themselves and their friends.

Sessions are fun, inclusive and suitable for complete beginners, and work well in freshers’ week, welcome programmes, women’s safety events and society socials.

What students learn

Popular formats

Built around your welcome programme or event.

Freshers’ week sessions

Short, high-energy workshops for new students.

Halls and residence events

Practical safety for students living away from home for the first time.

Women’s safety and History Month

Women-only or mixed sessions, popular in March.

“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

“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

“We had an excellent one-hour class on self-defence for women held in our workplace. It was informative, practical, and left me feeling better equipped to defend myself should the unfortunate need arise.”

Mia S.
Women’s class, Google review

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