Videos from our Self-defence classes

These videos were filmed by attendees at our community self-defence sessions and are shared here to help you revisit and practice what you’ve learned, or get a feel for what our classes are all about.

They show simple, practical techniques designed to boost your confidence in everyday situations - walking to your car, out with friends, or just going about your day.

Important note:
These moves may look easy, but they’re still physical techniques that involve your body and others. Practising at home is great, but please be mindful of your surroundings and your safety. We strongly recommend watching the full demonstrations, listening to the guidance given, and not practising with full force unless under the supervision of a trained instructor.

Your safety and confidence is our goal, not bruises in the living room.

Introducing Self Defence

An introduction from our facilitator, David, from Up

Applying pressure behind jaw

Use your legs as a barrier

How to use your legs to defend yourself if you find yourself on the ground.

Use your shoulder

How to dislodge a hand grip on your neck.

If someone grabs your hand with two hands.

You need to even up the situation.

Hair pull response

Someone grabbing your hair will never suspect you turning and defending yourself.

Response to being pushed

How to respond if someone is pushing you.

Imbalancing someone

Watch how this participant’s leg is placed behind David’s. It sets up a way to imbalance him.