Self Defence

Practical techniques, situational awareness, confidence, self-esteem, real world safety

Pay As You Go & Memberships

**Practical & proven self defence**

**Our coaches are different**. They not just martial artists. They have specialist training, backgrounds & experience in supportiing & successfully coaching victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse, bullying, stalking, harassment, controlling & coercive relationships.
Our coaches include former & serving law enforcement, domestic violence advisors, martial arts practitioners, confidence coaches, solicitors, appropriate charity owners, close protection (bodyguards) & uniquely: women & girls who have successfully been through our programme & have come back to support others .
One team, delivering unique & supportive classes, grounded in both realism & empowerment, for women & girls.
**Our classes are different.** Whilst we do teach self defence, we do that in realistic scenarios, teaching practical, appropriaye & effective techniques & strategies, for real life. Classes include the phyical aspects of self defence, together with the emotional side, legal advice, trauma counselling, self confidence, self esteem, resilience & positive mental health aspects.
We are passionate about helping women, girls & children feel **safer & be more confident**, using efficient techniques that work in real life.

**Women’s Self Defence**

Empowering women & girls, (aged 14+) with practical, realistic self defence skills. We build situational awareness & confidence as part of the national strategy to eliminate violence against women & girls through prevention, protection & support for current victims & survivors. We deal with the aftermath of prior assaults & learn how to manage future attacks, abusive relationships, solo travelling, immediate first aid, legal options & much more, through effective training (theory & practical), real life scenarios, as well as the underpinning subject of law regarding self defence, bullying, stalking & harassment, domestic violence & associated support needs.
**WEDNESDAYS at 6-7pm**
**£10 pas you go per class, or**
**£30 per month membership (can attend the class every week)**
**Starting 3rd December 2025**
Optional sauna & ice bath session, straight after class every week 8-9pm

**Children’s Self Defence**

Girls & boys self defence, recognising & managing danger, aggression, bullying, harassment, abuse & safeguarding issues.
We build self confidence, developing children’s’ functional fitness & real world self defence skills . We use games, drills & realistic scenarios to motivate our young warriors aged 10-16 years of age.
Training tales place in a safe, supportive environment. with full vetted instructors.
**SATURDAYS at 9-10:15am**
**£10 pas you go per class, or**
**£30 per month membership (can attend the class every week)**
**Starting 6th December 2025**
Optional children’s BJJ class, straight after self defence every week 1030-1130

KRH Women & Girls Self Defence member (& now coach).

“I started attending self-defence classes regularly at KRH, and they soon became my favourite part of the week.

The sessions were welcoming and informal, yet incredibly informative. The instructor was highly experienced, approachable, and excellent at teaching physical techniques, environmental awareness and the psychological side of high-stress situations - what happens when we panic, and how breathing and grounding can help keep us be. more steady and in control.

The classes helped me build strong personal boundaries, real physical confidence and emotional resilience. I left each week feeling more capable and empowered.

I am now happier & safer in a new life. I coach in the women & girls self defence classes, as one of the team.

I would genuinely encourage any woman (& girls), at any level, to give these classes a try.”

KRH Women & Girls Self Defence member, Sarah B.

“I first sought out ladies’ self defence classes at KRH during a frightening time in my life”.

I first sought out ladies’ self defence classes at KRH during a frightening time in my life. I was in an emotionally and psychologically abusive, coercively controlling relationship, and after my husband verbally threatened my life, I knew I needed to develop skills to keep myself and my children safe whilst planning to escape.

Attending these sessions became a turning point for me. The instructor created a safe, non-judgemental space where I could learn practical skills at my own pace. More importantly, the classes helped me understand my body’s reactions to fear and stress, taught me grounding and breathing techniques, and gradually rebuilt my physical confidence and emotional resilience.

Week by week, I felt myself becoming stronger - not just in terms of self-defence techniques, but in my belief that I deserved safety, autonomy, and control over my own life.

For any woman experiencing domestic abuse or feeling frightened in a relationship, I cannot recommend these classes enough. They gave me tools, confidence and a sense of strength that helped me take the steps I needed to protect myself and my children. Every person deserves to feel safe..”

E.B

I did self defence classes at @kernowresiliencehub around 3 years ago and they honestly changed me so much.

I became more resilient, braver and far better at using my emotions for good, rather than letting them control me. These classes aren't about strikes and techniques that you instantly forget. They're about situational awareness, breathwork, self belief and using the tools you actually have, rather than trying to be someone you're not. Female instructors are used alongside males, which makes the classes so much more relatable for women. I'm hoping to be involved with the teaching side of things soon, passing on the knowledge, attitude and skills that I have learned.

I 100% recommend getting involved 👊

FEES

Group Classes: £10 pay as you go for each class, or Membership of £30 per month (can attend a class every week)

Private (1-2-1) classes are also available:

£40 per hour (for 1 person, or 2 people who can share the £40 fee)

Block of 3 private classes: £100 (£20 off)

Block of 5 private classes: £170 (£30 off)

Block of 10 private classes: £350 (£50 off)

Women & Girls: Optional ladies only sauna & ice bath session, straight after self defence class on Wedneday

Kids: Optional Kids BJJ class straight after kids self defence class on Saturday

Combined memberships avaialble to include BJJ, Muay Thai, Kernow Fire & Ice are available on request

Pay As You Go & Memberships