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Today Jason & Andy of the combat survival tactics team at Crawley Combat Academy took the men of Menshare Listening Grou...
20/09/2026

Today Jason & Andy of the combat survival tactics team at Crawley Combat Academy took the men of Menshare Listening Group through their monthly self defence class. Today focused on movement, spatial awareness, defending, striking, kicking, being in intense situations and escape. Thoroughly enjoyable class with both instructors and students. Great session had by all in attendance.

Crawley Combat Academy • 🌍 World Su***de Prevention Day ⚠️ Muse💔Every year, thousands of men across the UK take their ow...
10/09/2026

Crawley Combat Academy • 🌍 World Su***de Prevention Day ⚠️ Muse

💔Every year, thousands of men across the UK take their own lives — with men accounting for around three‑quarters of all su***de deaths. It’s a crisis that continues to grow, touching families, communities, and entire towns like ours. And while male su***de remains the highest, the rise in female su***de is a deeply worrying trend that shows just how urgently we need stronger support networks, safer spaces, and early intervention.

📍At Crawley Combat Academy, we believe that strength is not just physical — it’s emotional, relational, and rooted in self‑awareness. That’s why we proudly stand alongside Menshare Listening Group & SisterShare. Both trusted, long‑running support organisations dedicated to giving men/women a confidential, non‑judgemental space to talk, listen, and be heard. Their trained facilitators and professional network make it one of the safest and most effective groups for those in crisis or distress, and CCA is committed to amplifying that mission. Hence our partnership.

‼️ How Fitness Supports Mental Wellbeing & Where we can help.

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Physical training is more than technique. It’s chemistry, psychology, and community:

• Movement boosts mental health by releasing endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin — the chemicals that stabilise mood, reduce stress, and support long‑term wellbeing.
• Self‑awareness improves judgement, helping individuals recognise danger, regulate emotion, and de‑escalate heightened situations before they spiral.
• Community spirit creates safety, giving people a place where others notice when something is wrong, step in, and offer support before a crisis develops.

🫵🏾 In our classes, men and women learn not only how to defend themselves physically, but how to stay grounded, present, and connected. That connection — the sense of belonging — is often the difference between isolation and reaching out for help.

🤝Together, We Protect Lives

Crawley Combat Academy is proud to support community projects like Menshare Listening Group & SisterShare on World Su***de Prevention Day.

When movement meets conversation and when community meets compassion.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Talk. Listen. Stay connected. No one should face their battles alone. Come check out the academy.

☎️ 07751843751

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The  pole form in Wing Chun is called the Lok Dim Boon Gwun .Great fun training the form tonight with Sihing Adam & dan ...
10/09/2026

The pole form in Wing Chun is called the Lok Dim Boon Gwun .
Great fun training the form tonight with Sihing Adam & dan ! Then a bit of sparring !

Great Session tonight at CST Crawley !  Conflict & Combative’s Training!
03/09/2026

Great Session tonight at CST Crawley ! Conflict & Combative’s Training!

It might be bank holiday Monday but some of us stillDedicated to the cause - boxing 🥊
31/08/2026

It might be bank holiday Monday but some of us still
Dedicated to the cause - boxing 🥊

Crawley Combat Academy Supporting Menshare Listening Group: Skills in ActionAt Crawley Combat Academy, we believe self‑d...
18/08/2026

Crawley Combat Academy Supporting Menshare Listening Group: Skills in Action

At Crawley Combat Academy, we believe self‑defence is more than technique — it’s a pathway to confidence, clarity, and personal safety. Our ongoing partnership with Menshare Listening Group reflects that mission. After weeks of teaching foundational skills, we invited the men to put their learning into action through controlled, realistic scenarios designed to build resilience and self‑awareness.

The moment captured in the photo shows a participant applying defensive positioning under pressure — protecting the head, managing distance, and responding to padded strikes with calm focus. These drills are intentionally immersive, giving men the chance to experience adrenaline, stress, and decision‑making in a safe environment.

Why Self‑Awareness Matters in Self‑Defence

Our work with Menshare emphasises that self‑defence begins long before physical contact. It starts with self‑awareness — understanding your emotional state, recognising danger early, and staying composed when situations escalate.

Through these sessions, participants learn to:

• Regulate fear and adrenaline
• Maintain clarity in fast‑moving situations
• Identify safe exit routes
• De‑escalate conflict rather than fuel it
• Withdraw safely when confrontation is unavoidable

This blend of physical skill and emotional intelligence strengthens wellbeing, builds confidence, and reinforces Menshare’s core values around personal growth and mental resilience.

A Partnership Built on Community Wellbeing

We are proud to support Menshare Listening Group and the men who attend. Their commitment to personal development, emotional honesty, and community support aligns perfectly with our ethos at Crawley Combat Academy. Together, we’re creating safer, stronger, more self‑aware men who can navigate difficult circumstances with control and confidence.

Contact Details

Crawley Combat Academy

Please email: [email protected] or call 07751843751 or visit www.crawleycombatacademy.com
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Menshare Listening Group

Please email: [email protected] or call 07508 336 995 or visit www.mslg.org
Location: Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath

14/08/2026

This week Crawley Combat Founder Keith Collyer spent a session with Menshare Listening Group & Breakeven discussing Gambling Addiction at K2

On Tuesday, the team from Breakeven spent time with Menshare to talk openly about gambling harm — how it starts, how it affects men, and how support can make a real difference.

It was an honest, grounded conversation about the pressures men face, the impact on wellbeing, and the importance of reaching out early. No judgement. No stigma. Just real talk and real support.

Huge appreciation to Breakeven for sharing their expertise and for the work they do across the South East.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is there.

Menshare is here to listen. ☎️ 07508 336 995

Breakeven is here to help. ☎️ 01273 833722

Want to take control in a positive healthy space then reach out to Keith at CCA. ☎️ 07751843751

🥊 Confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about believing in yourself.We’re really proud to share Ste...
11/08/2026

🥊 Confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about believing in yourself.

We’re really proud to share Steve’s experience of the Menshare × Conflict Survival Training partnership at Crawley Combat Academy.

For Steve, self-defence has become about far more than physical techniques. It has helped him challenge feelings of inferiority, move through fear and intimidation, and develop a sense of awareness and confidence that he carries into everyday life.

What really stands out is his words:

“This isn’t false confidence, it’s an inner belief in myself.”

That’s exactly what we want these sessions to create — not aggression, not bravado, but awareness, resilience, confidence and self-belief.

The sessions are delivered in a supportive environment, with instructors meeting people at their own level and providing practical, hands-on coaching.

Sometimes the biggest fight isn’t with someone else.

It’s the one we have with ourselves.

And sometimes, taking that first step is all it takes to discover what we’re capable of.

A huge thank you to Steve for sharing his experience.

Crawley Combat Academy are at the heart of our community. Both as an academy and in partnership with community providers.

CALL 📞 07751 843751

05/08/2026

Looking forward to Teaching KASP ( Knife Assault Survival Program) in Norway in August !
Glad to hear we have a packed seminar so let’s do this !!!!

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Hut 17 Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre
Crawley
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 9:15pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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