Women’s Self-Defence Classes in Brixton

Monday evenings · 7:30–8:30pm
Oasis St Martins, Tulse Hill, Brixton
£20 first month · No experience needed

Practical self-defence for real life

Learn how to recognise potentially difficult situations, set boundaries, manage confrontation and use simple physical skills in a friendly, supportive women's class.

Join our friendly, small group women's classes, taught by an experienced female coach, where you work on awareness, boundaries, de-escalation AND physical skills.

I'm Kitty, and I've been teaching for 30 years, including 15 years teaching martial arts and self-defence.

I teach practical self-defence with a focus on what people are likely to face in real life, not fighting for the sake of fighting. We work on awareness, boundaries, de-escalation and physical skills, so you can build confidence as well as practical ability.

My Monday women's class is deliberately small and friendly. You don't need any martial arts experience, and most people come along on their own.

What happens in class?

We'll work on the things that can actually make a difference in everyday situations.

Every class is different, but you'll usually spend time learning and practising physical skills, talking through situations and working with a partner. We gradually build towards realistic scenarios, at a pace that feels manageable.

FAQs

Never done self-defence before?
That’s completely fine. Most people start with no experience, and you don’t need to be fit or sporty.

Coming on your own?
Most of our students do. The class is small, friendly and supportive.

Will this actually help in a real-life situation?
Yes. Our classes are based on common scenarios women face and focus on techniques you can actually use, safely and effectively.

Hear from women who train with me:

“Self-defence with Kitty isn’t just about techniques — it’s about feeling stronger, more confident, and supported by an encouraging community where we push each other to be our best.” — Laura

“It isn’t just training for sporty people; we also focus on real-world practical applications and mindfulness in a super supportive space.” — Emma

Ready to get started?

Try your first month of Self-Defence for just £20