Awareness · control · practical technique

Self-Defence Classesin North London

Build awareness, confidence and practical options through controlled training in striking, releases, takedowns, grappling and ground defence.

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Practical self-defence skills

Students practising a controlled standing self-defence technique

Learn a connected set of defensive skills that can be practised progressively by complete beginners and experienced martial artists.

  • Movement, stances, strikes and kicks
  • Releases from holds, locks and grabs
  • Takedowns, grappling and ground defence
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Experienced specialist coaching

Ibush Kabashi demonstrating a self-defence technique

Ibush Kabashi is a 6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu instructor whose approach draws on extensive MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and professional defensive-tactics experience.

  • 6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu expertise
  • Armed Forces and Police Tactical Unit experience
  • Training delivered for the security industry
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Women's self-defence courses

Women practising self-defence grappling in North London

Develop practical awareness, escape and ground-recovery skills using movement, timing and leverage rather than depending on physical strength.

  • Confidence through controlled practice
  • Escapes from common holds and grabs
  • Standing and ground-defence options
Women's course

Private self-defence tuition

Focused one-to-one wrist-control and release training

Work privately on the situations and techniques most relevant to you, with focused feedback and training shaped around your ability and goals.

  • Individual technical assessment
  • Personalised pace and priorities
  • One-to-one or private small-group options
Private tuition

Workplace safety training

MMA North London instructors available for workplace safety training

Arrange a tailored course for staff that combines personal safety awareness with accessible, controlled and practical physical skills.

  • Content shaped around workplace needs
  • Accessible to mixed abilities and fitness levels
  • Private group delivery by arrangement
Business courses

Self-defence for schools

Young martial-arts students with MMA North London instructors

Age-appropriate school workshops use structured martial-arts activities to develop awareness, confidence, control and responsible choices.

  • Safe, supervised and age-appropriate drills
  • Confidence, coordination and teamwork
  • One-off workshops or tailored programmes
School workshops

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Your first adult class is free

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