Self Defence Training and Workshop for Schools & Educational Institutes in London, Bexley & Kent
Universities And Higher Education
Helping Students Stay Safe as They Gain Independence
University life brings new experiences, new independence and new environments. For many students, it may also mean living away from home for the first time, travelling alone, attending social events, using public transport late at night and navigating unfamiliar situations.
Artemis Self Defence provides practical, evidence-informed self defence and personal safety workshops designed specifically for university students.
Our approach goes far beyond teaching people how to fight.
We focus on situational awareness, early recognition of risk, personal boundaries, decision-making, avoidance, escape and practical physical skills that can be used when prevention has failed.
Designed for real situations
We don't teach complicated martial arts techniques that require years of practice.
Students are introduced to straightforward principles and physical skills that can be practised safely during the session and remembered afterwards.
We also discuss the stages that can occur before a physical confrontation, because recognising a developing problem early can provide far more options than waiting until an assault has begun.
Workshop Topics
Situational awareness and recognising changes in your environment
Identifying concerning behaviour and boundary testing
Understanding personal space and maintaining a safer distance
Using confident verbal and physical boundaries
Safety when travelling alone or using public transport
Night-time and social-event awareness
Drink spiking awareness and practical precautions
Personal safety when using phones, maps and navigation apps
Understanding distraction and how it affects awareness
UK self defence law and the concept of reasonable force
Simple releases from common grabs
Creating space and escaping
Basic striking skills using pads
Ground survival and getting safely back to your feet
Knife awareness, avoidance and escape principles
The emphasis throughout is on avoiding unnecessary confrontation and getting home safely.
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.
Suitable for
University students • Freshers • Student societies • Women's groups • International students • Students preparing for placements • Student accommodation • University staff
Real-world skills. Real-world confidence. Real-world safety.
Helping people recognise danger, avoid violence and get home safely.
What We Teach (Skills That Actually Work)
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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.
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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.
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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
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
