Courses
Join our next Women's Self-Defence Course and get 12 hours of training for £30
6 Weeks Women's Self-Defence Course
The course is ideal if you have previously dismissed the idea of yourself as a 'martial arts person' or have been put off by the intense atmosphere at other dojos.
No previous experience is required and you don't need to be especially fit or do any kind of physical preparation. Just come as you are and be ready to have fun with like-minded people.
Learning self-defence skills with other women gave me the confidence to attend initially. Not sure I would have signed up due to lack of confidence if it wasn't a women's only group.
Course participant, March 2026
- 12 hours practical training with MMA coach, Terry Tatum
- Learn in a small class (6–8 students + 4 instructors)
- Increase your situational awareness and self-confidence
- Practise setting clear boundaries — and following through
- Meet like-minded people in an encouraging environment
- £30 total for 6 weeks training + bring a friend for free
- Support Lighthouse Women's Aid by completing two surveys*
Women's Self-Defence Course March 2026 participants and instructors (Note: Inclusion in photos is optional)
March 2026 pilot outcomes
- 100% would recommend the course to other women
- 100% were interested in continuing training
- 3 participants returned to join at least one regular class
*£20 will be donated to Lighthouse Women’s Aid by Shockwave Jujitsu for each participant who completes both the pre- and post-course surveys.
All donations will be pooled and made as a single payment at the end of the course under the collective name ‘Women’s Self-Defence Course Participants – Shockwave Jujitsu’.
This approach allows us to support Lighthouse Women’s Aid while maintaining participant privacy.
Participation in surveys is voluntary and is used solely to help us evaluate and improve women’s self-defence provision.
Learn how to...
Manage distance to prevent close attacks
Defend against bear hugs and gropes
Defend against arm grabs, strangles and chokes
Defend against slaps and punches
Defend against attacks on the ground
Defend against knife attacks
Fall safely and defend against a standing attacker
Fight to create the space necessary to safely run away
Feel more prepared in difficult situations
Excellent course and a must have for anyone wishing to increase their confidence and ability in dealing with threatening situations.
Course participant, March 2026
Frequently asked questions
How to Book Your Place
1
Book a Course
Book your place on the next the course
2
Complete the Pre-Course Survey
We will email you a survey to complete
3
Turn up on the day
A course every woman should do. Amazing instructors who are very helpful and very knowledgeable.
Course participant, March 2026
September 2026
6 Weeks Women's Self-Defence Course
You do not have to start alone
Bring a friend for free
Invite someone you trust to train alongside you and make the course feel easier to begin.