Women's Self-Defence UK
Providing Realistic Personal Safety Tools for Individuals and Organisations
Women's Workshops
Feel safer, stronger, and more in control! Practical self-defence training for women and teens — no experience needed.
26 - 27 September
15th August
She Fights Back
Immersive 2 - Day Women's Workshops
26-27 September, Ray Stevens Academy
253 Burlington Road, KT3 4NE London
Best for women who want deeper mastery.
👉 Outcome: shift in confidence, control, and preparedness
These transformative workshops are designed for women aged 16+ who want to feel more in control, more aware, and more prepared in everyday life. Whether you’re completely new to self-defence or looking to build on existing skills, you’ll leave with practical techniques, increased confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to handle real-world situations.
Across the two days, you’ll develop:
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Greater situational awareness and the ability to spot risk early
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Confidence in using your voice, setting boundaries, and de-escalating conflict
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Simple, effective physical techniques that don’t rely on strength or experience
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The ability to stay calm under pressure and make safer decisions
We combine discussion, scenario-based training, and hands-on practice in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
DAY 1: STAND - UP DEFENCE (3:30-6:30pm)
Saturday, 26th of September 2026
This session focuses on staying safe and in control while standing. You’ll learn how to use posture, movement, and awareness to prevent situations from escalating—and how to respond effectively if they do.
DAY 2: GROUND DEFENCE (2-5pm)
Sunday, 27th September 2026
This session focuses on what to do if you’re being approached form a seated, or lying position. We show what to do when you're being pushed to the ground, how to fall safely, regain control, and use your legs and core as powerful tools for defence.
✨ You will receive:
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A gift bag, including a signed copy of 'She Fights Back’
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Access to our video library
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Environmental Awareness Materials
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PDF Female Solo Traveller Safety Guide
Come as you are—no experience needed, just a willingness to learn. Leave with a stronger voice, clearer instincts, and practical tools to help you move through the world with more confidence.
Pricing
Day 1: £129
Day 2: £129
2- Day Workshops: £179
For bank transfer or PayPal, get in touch and we will forward the details.
Cancellation Policy:
Bookings cancelled by the participant are non-refundable. Where possible, we may offer a transfer to a future workshop at our discretion, but this is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
Free Workshops for Southwark Residents this Summer !
In collaboration with Southwark Council, we are running a series of free women's self-defence 2-hour workshops for Southwark residents. Sign up to the newsletter to receive the most up-to-date information about newly released dates. Sessions take place in Peckham and Rotherhithe.
Next available date:
28th July, 18:30-20:30
Mountview, Peckham
Register here:
Teen Girls Self-Defence Workshop (Ages 13–17)
Saturday, 15th August: 13:00-15:00
Ray Stevens Academy London
253 Burlington Road, KT3 4NE London
This practical, confidence-building 2-hour workshop is designed to help young people develop awareness, assertiveness, and essential self-defence skills for real-life situations.
Limited to 10 participants.
What we’ll cover:
• Boundary-setting and personal safety awareness
• Real-life scenarios (school, social situations, and everyday encounters)
• Practical self-defence techniques in a supportive environment
👉 Outcome: safer decision-making + stronger voice
Price: £59
Cancellation Policy:
Bookings cancelled by the participant are non-refundable. Where possible, we may offer a transfer to a future workshop at our discretion, but this is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
How it all started
Joanna started practising martial arts at an early age, actively competing in various martial arts disciplines including Kick-boxing, Judo, Submission wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
One day, when working in security, she was taken off guard and suffered from an attack that left her wondering how she didn't see the threat coming. She realised that despite her experience as an athlete, she was not taking certain precautions into account.
This is when she questioned the role of martial art training in preventing threats, and went on a quest to discover what lies at the core of women's self-defence.
While still working in security, she started to organise seminars for women, and quickly understood that what drove decisions and reactions in certain scenarios were directly linked to:
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awareness and ability to spot danger
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the level of certainty and confidence
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keeping a level head and not freezing.
Just like in her martial arts career, she noticed certain correlations that helped her shape her program:
1. Awareness: just like in a competition setting, being aware of who your opponent is, can play a major role in establishing the level of threat. We need to know who we're dealing with, to be able to employ the correct strategy. In every day life, this would mean screening your environment, spotting any red flags, and early prevention - not allowing the opponent to strike first.
2. Level of certainty and confidence: this is one of the cornerstones of performance. Every athlete needs to be confident in their skillset in order to achieve their goals. Mental resiliency and the belief in the possessed abilities can act as a driving force towards success. In a self-defence scenario this doesn't only pertain to confidence in the physical skills, but also the confidence in protecting our boundaries and asserting ourselves using our voice and body language.
3. Keeping a level head and not freezing: When faced with an unexpected, or unpredictable threat, we need the ability to stay present. In martial arts spending hours of training can condition us to face predictable threats, yet when the unexpected happens, we may fall into the state of freeze. The more we practice employing strategies for self-control, the more chances we have to be able to act.
