SELF DEFENCE

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The aim of our course is to enable women and girls, to recognise and avoid hostile situations, but also teach them the skills to defend themselves, should an unavoidable threat occur. The self defence course is part classroom-based and part practical, but no previous experience is necessary and only basic fitness is required. Courses are delivered in a positive way, focussing on female strength and empowerment rather than by inducing fear or threat. 

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Unlike many martial arts techniques, which can take years to master, the self defence moves taught on this course are designed to be easy to remember and intuitive. Each class is run in a relaxed and supportive manner to help everyone to maximise their learning experience.

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As we bring everything needed for a Spar Stars course to your location of choice, courses are a convenient way to offer self defence classes in a setting that is familiar to participants and has minimum impact to your curriculum or working day. Courses can be taken at any time but it is always a good idea to refresh skills before big life changes, such as moving schools, leaving home for university, gap years or a first job.

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STRUCTURE

 

Our courses are bespoke and we will tailor the course structure to ensure that it is age and ability appropriate for all participants. Courses are generally 3 hours long but can be adapted if time is of a premium.

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Participants will learn:

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• The law in relation to self defence

• Planning, awareness and threat avoidance (at home, while travelling, at work and on a night out)

• Handling aggression

• Primitive stress responses (freeze, fight or flight) including physical changes and how to manage them.

• The attacker's anatomy (vulnerable points)

• Maintaining personal space and the defensive stance

• Low level breakaway techniques

• High level breakaway techniques

 

INSTRUCTORS

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Our lead instructor is highly-qualified and certified to be able to work with children, see our homepage for the full list of experience and qualifications.

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LOCATION

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Courses can be held at a location of your choosing. We can advise you on space requirements.

 

PARTICIPANTS 

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We recommend a course group size of 16 participants so that everyone has the space and opportunity to understand and practise the techniques taught on the day. Participants should be aged 12 (Year 8) or over.

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FEES

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As courses are bespoke we can arrange them to meet your requirements and budget, please contact us for a quote. We also offer free classes for registered charities, please contact us for further information.

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TO BOOK

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Simply drop us an email using the button below or contact info@sparstars.co.uk

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