Self-Defence Training for Schools, Universities & Corporate Teams in Bexley & London
Real-world skills. Real-world confidence. Real-world safety.
Artemis Self-Defence delivers high-impact, professionally delivered training across Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley, Kent, London and the home counties.
We empower young people, women, and working professionals with the awareness, confidence, and practical self-defence skills they need to recognise danger early, make better decisions under pressure, and get home safely.
Our workshops are realistic, supportive and designed for everyday people not athletes, giving clients the tools to stay safe in the real world, not just in theory.
What We Teach (Skills That Actually Work)
Why Artemis Self Defence?
Our approach
We don’t teach flashy martial arts or unrealistic techniques. Instead, we concentrate on what actually works in real situations. Just straightforward, practical skills that hold up under stress, are easy to remember, and can be used by anyone, even with no prior experience.
Led by a 9th Dan Instructor With 20+ Years’ Experience
Our training is delivered by expert, certified instructors who specialise in teaching adults, teens, children, and high-risk professional groups with care, precision, and proven methods.
Tailored to Your Group’s Age, Ability & Environment
Whether you’re a secondary school, university, corporate organisation, or community group, every workshop is carefully custom-built around your people, your environment, and the real risks you face. This approach ensures the training remains relevant, appropriate, and tightly focused on the situations your staff or students are most likely to encounter in day-to-day life and professional settings.
Who We Work With
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Schools & Colleges (Years 7–13)
Our programmes give students the confidence, awareness, and real-world life skills they are rarely taught in the classroom. Sessions are engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on personal safety, boundaries, and decision-making — not fighting.
Ideal for:
– PSHE
– Enrichment and activity days
– Safeguarding and wellbeing weeks
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University Groups
Perfect for fresher programmes, student societies, campus safety initiatives, and university wellbeing teams. These sessions are designed to support student confidence, personal safety, and risk awareness, helping students feel safer, more informed, and better prepared for real-world situations both on and off campus.
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Corporate Teams
We provide practical self-defence and personal-safety training to help organisations protect their staff — particularly those in higher-risk roles. Our sessions improve awareness, confidence, and decision-making for employees who work alone, deal with the public, or operate in unpredictable environments.
Especially suitable for:
– Lone workers
– Community- and customer-facing teams
– Staff who travel for work
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Community Sessions
Practical workshops for women, teenagers, and mixed groups that build confidence, awareness, and real escape skills. Each session focuses on recognising danger early, setting boundaries, breaking free from grabs, and staying safe in everyday situations.
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Emergency Services
Specialist personal-safety and control training for those who face risk as part of their job. Our sessions focus on situational awareness, communication under pressure, safe physical control, and disengagement when things escalate.
Designed for:
– Police and PCSOs
– Ambulance and NHS frontline staff
– Fire and rescue services
– Security and enforcement teamsThe training emphasises legal, proportionate use of force, personal protection, and safe resolution of confrontations — helping frontline professionals go home safe at the end of every shift.
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Trauma Victims
We support women who have experienced trauma, including domestic abuse and unsafe or hostile living situations. Our training is calm, respectful, and designed to rebuild confidence, boundaries, and personal safety.
Every woman is encouraged to learn at her own pace in an environment that prioritises choice, dignity, and emotional safety alongside practical self-defence skills.
Self Defence Instructors in London & Kent
Meet David – Instructor
David is an internationally trained self-defence instructor and senior martial arts coach with over 20 years of experience delivering realistic personal-safety training to schools, universities, corporate teams, and public groups.
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He holds a 9th-degree black belt in Taijutsu and a 4th Dan (Shō Mokuroku) in Ryōi Shintō Ryū Jujutsu.
These systems provide a complete framework for striking, grappling, weapon awareness, escape, and control under pressure — exactly the skills needed for real-world self-defence.
David has trained extensively in Japan with senior masters and continues to attend high-level seminars across the UK and internationally, ensuring his teaching remains authentic, current, and pressure-tested.
He is also trained in TaihĹŤ Jutsu (police arrest and control techniques), giving him a rare understanding of how to safely restrain, manage, and disengage from aggressive or non-compliant individuals in real-world situations.
In addition to his martial arts credentials, David is:
level Two BMABA instructor
Member of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
member of the (ITJ) International Taiho Jutsu Association
British Weightlifting licensed Coach
Strength & Conditioning specialist for grappling and contact sports
Sports nutrition advisor
Children’s British Weightlifting Coach
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Trauma-Informed Coaching & ACEs
This allows him to design self-defence training that is not only technically effective, but also safe, physically appropriate, and accessible to people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels.
David’s approach is simple and honest:
no sport techniques, no choreography, no false confidence only what works under pressure. He teaches clear, practical skills that ordinary people can use to stay calm, break free, create space, and get home safely, even with no prior experience.
Meet Evie – Instructor
Evie Douglas is a dedicated self-defence instructor with a passion for teaching practical, realistic Japanese jujutsu that works in the real world. With over eight years of continuous training, she holds a Shodan (black belt) in Taijutsu and has a strong understanding of striking, grappling, escapes, and staying calm under pressure.
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She also trains in Ryōi Shintō Ryū Jujutsu, a traditional system focused on control, restraint, and awareness of weapons, where she currently holds 3rd kyū (blue belt). Alongside this, Evie studies Taiho Jutsu (police arrest and control methods), helping her develop safe, effective ways to manage aggressive or non-compliant behaviour when escape isn't possible.
Evie actively teaches and assists in self-defence classes for women, teenagers, and adults. Her sessions focus on building confidence as well as practical skills, including:
Awareness and recognising potential danger early
Setting clear verbal boundaries and de-escalating situations
Escaping from grabs and holds
Defending against common street attacks
Safely controlling someone when getting away isn't an option
beyond the dojo. Evie regularly speaks at council meetings and police-supported community events, where she encourages realistic, down-to-earth conversations about personal safety. She helps people understand how assaults actually happen, what warning signs to look for, and how to take action early to stay safe.
Having trained with senior Japanese instructors and respected UK teachers, Evie brings together traditional martial arts knowledge and modern self-defence training. Known for her calm, friendly approach and real-world understanding, she teaches self-defence that's practical, ethical, and genuinely useful — skills designed to help people feel safer and more confident in everyday life.
Trusted Across London, Bexley & Kent
We have successfully trained:
Secondary schools and Public community organisations across Bexley, Sidcup, Bromley & Kent. Corporate firms with frontline and lone-working staff University safety teams and student societies
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Enquire About a Self-Defence Session
Give your students, staff or community practical skills that build confidence and keep them safe. Tell us a little about your group and we will come back with tailored options and pricing.
+44 7778 343 251