Self Defence Classes near Heidelberg

Built for people who work odd hours

Many of our Heidelberg students work at the Austin or Mercy hospitals, in hospitality or in security, and some have dealt with aggressive people at work. Our training covers verbal de-escalation, keeping a safe distance and controlling someone without hurting them, as well as escapes and strikes for when you have no choice.

What a session covers

1. A warm-up focused on movement and falling safely.
2. A technique of the week, such as escaping a choke or breaking a wrist grab.
3. Partner drills that add resistance step by step.
4. Scenario practice, putting it together under light pressure.

Kids, teens and women

Children learn age-appropriate self defence in Ninja Stars and Samurai Warriors; teenagers train in Junior Adults. Women train in our regular adult classes; see women’s self defence and kids self defence.

Staying calm when it counts

Under stress your heart races, your vision narrows and fine motor skills disappear. That’s why we keep techniques simple and practise them with rising pressure, so your body knows what to do even when your mind is flooded. Heidelberg students tell us the biggest change is how calm they feel in tense moments, whether it’s an agitated patient on a ward or a stranger who won’t take no for an answer.