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Courses  &  Programmes

At A.C.T. Self Defence, we deliver impactful training that goes far beyond physical technique. Our courses are designed to build confidence, promote safety, and encourage positive choices – whether in schools, colleges, or the wider community.

Empowerment Seminars

The feedback from these sessions continues to be overwhelmingly positive, with many students reporting they feel more aware, empowered and prepared to make safe choices in difficult situations.

"The girls really enjoyed the session... it's sad that there's a need for this type of programme, but both students and the school are so grateful you're able to deliver it."

Group Self Defence
Self Ddefence Class

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

We deliver specialist seminars to colleges and universities focused on violence against women and girls. These sessions are interactive, empowering and delivered with sensitivity – ensuring all participants feel safe, respected and heard.

The Fighting Chance Project

Supporting Young People at Risk

Fighting Chance is our flagship community project, supporting underprivileged or at-risk young people through self-defence training, mentoring and personal development.

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This not-for-profit initiative is led by a diverse team of male and female instructors including:

  • NVQ trainers

  • Police and ex-prison officers

  • Martial Arts world champions

  • Self-defence specialists

  • Youth workers and therapists

 

Our aim is to provide positive role models and safe environments where young people can learn, grow and redirect their energy into something life-changing.

 

Course Topics Include:

  • Knife crime awareness

  • County Lines prevention

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Channelling energy through Martial Arts

 

"This initiative bridged the gap. One of the youths went on to join a local MMA gym and turned his life around."

 

Using positive role modelling to enable young people to channel their energy in a positive manner.

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College Programmes

Conflict Management & Self-Defence Training

Our team regularly works with Public Services and Uniformed Services departments in colleges across the South, including:

  • Southdowns College

  • Alton College

  • Eastleigh College

  • NESCOT

 

We deliver a practical and theory-based module focused on non-violent conflict resolution, control techniques, and physical intervention – all tailored to real-world scenarios and the demands of future roles in the emergency services and armed forces.

 

"ACT Self Defence has delivered outstanding Conflict Management and Physical Intervention training... pitched at the right level, with real-life scenarios that bring everything together. The students loved it."

 

Our training reinforces calm control, not confrontation – providing students with critical skills and confidence after just a few hours of training.

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