Loughton Self-Defence

26/07/2023

Here's a blast from the past. Self-defence tips written by Masutatsu Oyama (founder of Kyokushinkai karate) in 1965.

Do remember to practice your karate and self-defence techniques everyday as a woman can develop a splendid body and a refined soul. You will be able to make use of your skills to ward off an insult by a ruffian. 😂

05/07/2023

Our latest e-mag is out today! In this issue, we'll be looking at knife awareness and how to survive a knife attack.

Don't forget that, in partnership with Essex Police and EFDC, we have 2 free workshops in July on Saturdays 8th and 22nd. To reserve your place

As part of our work to combat violence against women and girls, we are providing taster session self defence classes for local residents.

08/06/2023

*FREEBIE ALERT*

Wouldn't it be great to have a super power to fight your way out of any tricky situation? No one would mess with you and you could walk anywhere without fear of being attacked.

The reality, however, is that violence has a tendency to breed more violence and there’s the threat of multiple opponents and weapons to deal with. Our laws in the UK allow for using reasonable force to defend yourself but anything excessive may land you in prison.

Even better, wouldn’t it be great to have a super power that helped you to avoid violence and any conflict? Well, most people already have that super power - it’s called intuition and they just need a little help in harnessing its true potential.

So, we’re teaming up with Essex Police and EFDC to run a free workshop teaching you how to avoid trouble and stay safe (soft skills) and some ninja moves if you need to defend yourself using reasonable force (hard skills).

We’ll cover 6 modules: situational awareness, de-escalation, escapes, pre-emptive and defensive strikes, knife awareness and improvised weapons, the law and reasonable force.

Due to the worrying statistics regarding violence against women, these workshops are aimed at girls and women aged 11 years and older but, being inclusive, boys and men are welcome too.

Just go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-with-us-self-defence-class-tickets-617773566367 to register your place.

Oh! And the best thing about it is that’s it’s FREE.

Here's the important info:
Date: Various Saturdays, see Eventbrite link.
Venue – Loughton Club (1st floor).
Time: 10-11.30am.

15/05/2023

Roding Valley fields last Saturday with Police officers from Essex Police to discuss your safety in our community. To sign up for a free self-defence workshop, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-with-us-self-defence-class-tickets-617774228347

27/04/2023

24/04/2023

I was invited to join Essex Police this evening at Loughton Station where they had several officers on hand to listen to people's concerns for their personal safety.
The alarming increase in sexual assaults and violence towards women is a huge concern and so, in partnership with Essex Police and Epping Forest District Council, we're offering some free self-defence workshops.
You can reserve your place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-with-us-self-defence-class-tickets-617774107987
Being inclusive, these workshops are open to men too. Due to the sometimes graphic nature of learning self-defence, these sessions are suitable for children aged 12+
Essex Police Epping Forest District Council

21/04/2023

We've just launched our first emagazine! In this issue, we discuss the perils of dating for women.

It's free! If you'd like to subscribe, simply provide your email address via Messenger.

20/04/2023

Excited to announce that, in partnership with Essex Police, we'll be offering free self-defence workshops to the public. Full schedule to be announced soon.

03/04/2023

Check out our funky, new website: https://loughtonselfdefence.co.uk/

22/03/2023

Domestic abuse has increased rapidly over the last few years with lockdown and more people working from home contributing to problem.

Self-defence begins with prevention.

Sign up to our women only, Level 1 Introduction to Self-Defence workshop this Saturday 25th March, 9am to midday, at Loughton Club to learn our 6 modules of SD (including de-escalation).

Please get in touch for fees and availability.

20/03/2023

How would you deal with more than one attacker?
We'll show you at our self-defence for women workshop on Saturday 25th March, 9am to noon at Loughton Club, IG10 4NX.
Get in touch for fees and availability: [email protected]

19/03/2023

Ever wondered how to defeat a larger, stronger attacker?
We'll show you at our self-defence for women workshop on Saturday 25th March, 9am to noon at Loughton Club, IG10 4NX.
Get in touch for fees and availability: [email protected]