Self Defence Training and Workshop for Schools & Educational Institutes in London, Bexley & Kent

Real-world skills. Real-world confidence. Real-world safety.

Schools & Colleges

Helping Students Stay Safe as They Gain Independence

Today's young people face challenges that previous generations rarely encountered. Rising concerns around violence against women and girls, knife crime, drink spiking, online exploitation, coercive behaviour and peer pressure mean that personal safety education has never been more important.

As children move into secondary school and beyond, they gain increasing independence. From Year 6 onwards, many begin travelling to school alone, spending more time with friends, using public transport and navigating the online world with less supervision. Developing strong situational awareness and personal safety skills during this stage can help them recognise risk, make informed decisions and seek help when needed.

Artemis Self Defence delivers engaging, evidence-informed workshops that equip students with the awareness, confidence and practical skills to stay safer in everyday life. Every session is tailored to the age, maturity and needs of the group, ensuring content is appropriate, relevant and engaging.

Ideal for

Years 6 to 13
PSHE programmes
Wellbeing and enrichment days
Anti-bullying initiatives
Girls' safety workshops
Sixth Form preparation
Freshers' and transition programmes

Workshop Topics

Depending on the age group and objectives, sessions can include:

Situational awareness and recognising danger early
Understanding the levels of awareness
Identifying and responding to potential threats
Personal safety and conflict avoidance
Setting boundaries and developing assertiveness
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) awareness
Drink spiking awareness and prevention
Online safety and exploitation awareness
Knife crime awareness and avoidance
Safe travel and public transport
Making effective emergency calls and seeking help
Bystander awareness and supporting others
Practical self-defence and escape techniques
Understanding reasonable force and UK self-defence law

Our aim extends far beyond teaching physical techniques. We help students develop the confidence to make safer choices before situations escalate. By improving awareness, decision making and personal safety skills, participants leave better prepared to protect themselves, support those around them and contribute to a safer school and wider community.

Helping people recognise danger, avoid violence and get home safely.

What We Teach (Skills That Actually Work)

1. Situational Awareness & Threat Avoidance

Learn how to spot potential danger before it escalates, recognise high-risk people and environments, and make smarter decisions in real time. We teach practical awareness skills and our proven “Three Stupids Rule” a simple but powerful framework that helps you avoid unnecessary risk, stay in control of your choices, and keep yourself out of situations where violence is likely to occur.
2. Simple, Effective Physical Skills for All Sizes & Strengths

– Escapes & breakaways
– Basic strikes
– Control & disengagement
– Anti-grab techniques
– Knife awareness (non-contact)
All techniques are pressure-tested, easy to learn, and designed to help people escape safely.
3. UK Legal Self-Defence Explained Simply

We break down what the law really allows, what “reasonable force” actually means, and how to protect yourself without putting your freedom at risk. You’ll learn when you are legally allowed to act, how to respond proportionately under pressure, and how to stay on the right side of the law while keeping yourself safe.
4. Mindset, Confidence & De-Escalation

Learn how to stay calm under pressure, project confidence, and communicate clearly to defuse confrontation before it turns violent. We teach practical psychological and verbal skills that help you set boundaries, control the interaction, and create safe opportunities to disengage and escape without needing to fight.
5. Drink Spiking Awareness

Learn how to protect yourself in bars, clubs, and social settings, including how to recognise and reduce the risk of drink spiking, unwanted attention, and predatory behaviour. We teach practical habits for safeguarding your drink, staying aware of your surroundings, looking out for friends, and getting out safely if something doesn’t feel right.

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

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

“We were delighted to welcome David and Evie from Conquest Martial Arts with our Year 10's for our drop down day focused on physical safety. The session was exceptionally well structured, providing a perfect balance between theory and an engaging practical.
David and Evie's delivery was professional and highly relatable for our students. The feedback from both the Year 10 cohort and observing staff was overwhelmingly positive. Teachers noted how well-managed the session was, while students remained fully immersed in the hands-on techniques. It was a fantastic way to build confidence and practical awareness in our pupils. We would highly recommend Conquest Martial Arts to any school looking for high-quality self-defence training."
PSHCE Lead - Bexley Grammar School
"I recently took part in a self defence class with David and loved it! We were a group of approximately 10 women and we paired up to practice defence mechanics moves and escapes from holds, which were really helpful. The time allowed for practice the me lots of confidence of how to deal with different situations and David also talked us about UK law and what we could and couldn't do legally. David was an excellent teacher and I learnt a lot in the two hours and would definitely recommend a session to everyone of all ages."
HELEN ADKINSON - Greyhound Walking Groups
"David has been a tremendous support to Sidcup Partners Ltd in delivering several women`s first self defence courses.
He always acts in a highly professional manner and several of the students have asked if he can run more courses. I would not hesitate to recommend David and i hope to work with him again very soon."
SIDCUP PARTNERS LTD.
“A group of Year 9 and 10 students recently took part in a highly valuable crash course on personal safety and awareness, delivered by David. In the context of the world we live in today, this session felt particularly relevant, and we are extremely grateful to David for offering this opportunity to our students.
The girls were introduced to simple self-defence techniques, along with practical advice on how to protect themselves in the event of an unwanted approach. The course also covered important aspects of the law, helping students to understand the legal boundaries around the use of force in self-defence.
Our students engaged really well during the session and clearly gained a great deal from it. The feedback from the girls was overwhelmingly positive, with many finding the advice both useful and empowering and practising on their parents when they got home. We are very thankful to David for sharing his expertise and for providing such a meaningful and worthwhile experience for our students.”
Andy Moloney
Head of Behaviour and Transition
Cleeve Park School

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.

info@artemisselfdefence.com

+44 7778 343 251