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Women's Workshops
In the women's self-defence workshops, participants practise essential self-defence tactics, including de-escalation, protecting personal space, and breakaway techniques.
These workshops are designed specifically for individuals with no prior training, focusing on simple, practical, and realistic solutions. The goal is to empower women with the confidence to handle conflicts and unexpected situations, equipping them with tools to enhance their personal safety in everyday life.
ALL workshops will be held at the Ray Steven's Academy in London and will be led by
Please note that all workshops and courses are non-refundable if cancelled by the buyer.
You can inquire about using your credit for our next Workshops.
TEEN GIRLS SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP
10 May 2025 , 4-6 pm
Building Confidence. Cultivating Strength. Creating Safety.
This empowering workshop is specially designed for teenage girls to explore personal safety, self-awareness, and confidence through a combination of practical self-defence training and open, supportive discussion.
Inspired by lessons from the film Adolescence, we’ll reflect on the challenges that come with growing up—peer pressure, navigating boundaries, and finding your voice. Through this lens, we’ll build real-world tools for emotional and physical resilience.
✨ What to expect:
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A safe, welcoming environment where teens can attend solo or with their mom/guardian
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A powerful blend of discussions and physical practice
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Individual, pair, and group work to build trust, skills, and confidence
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Role-playing scenarios based on real-life situations teens face
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De-escalation strategies, assertive communication, and boundary-setting
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Easy-to-learn breakaway and escape techniques for handling unwanted attention or danger.
Standard price: £99
Teen+ guardian: £149
Special discount: Available via the Newsletter
This transformative 3-hour workshop is tailored for women aged 18+ who want to feel more in control, more aware, and more prepared. Whether you’ve never tried self-defence before or you're looking to refresh your skills, this experience is designed to empower you with both knowledge and practical tools to handle real-life situations with confidence.
We focus on de-escalation, assertiveness, and realistic response training, blending physical practice with vital scenario-based learning.
🛡️ What’s included in the workshop:
Hour 1: Learn how to move with confidence. We’ll cover physical stance, space awareness, and simple yet effective blocks and strikes.
Hour 2: Get real. Face realistic threat scenarios in a safe environment, with guidance and practice directly with our expert coaches.
Hour 3: Scenario-based discussions and blended learning. We’ll walk through case studies and real-life examples, while practicing breakaway tactics and strategies that can truly be life-saving.
✨ Each participant receives:
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A ‘She Fights Back’ Self-Defence Guide (for newcomers)
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A downloadable Women's Travel Safety PDF
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Access to our video library with recorded demonstrations of techniques covered in the workshop
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.
Certifications
Certification Courses
Our Certification Courses cover the core topics of women's safety, including preventative measures, situational awareness, becoming adept in recognising red flags and predatory characteristics. We draw examples from case studies and statistical analysis of threats, to teach women how to employ safety measures as they go about their daily lives. The workshops comprise of online modules (which students complete in their own time prior to the workshops) and on-site physical practice.
Level 1 Certification Available this May
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Sunday Workshop (11 May 2025)
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1 Online Personal Safety Session
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Reading materials:
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Legal aspects of self-defense in the UK
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Acts of violence against women
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Crime statistics
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Safety checklist
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Environmental awareness exercises
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Comprehensive video materials
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A copy of She Fights Back book
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Diploma upon successful completion
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION:
Standard price: £169
Special discount: Via the Newsletter
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-defense.
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.
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