REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
We provide self defence classes worldwide - both in-person and remotely - and online self defence courses for self-paced learning.
Streetwise Defence is committed to the safety of the people we train. We are trauma-aware and trauma-informed and believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, both emotionally and physically.
Self Defence Classes, Workshops and Online Courses
Streetwise Defence provides personal safety and self defence classes for businesses and their employees, schools, colleges, universities, groups and private individuals.
Our self defence classes for women, men, teenagers and people of all genders from the LGBTQ+ community are offered throughout the UK and internationally; they can be held at your business, home or at a location of your choice.
We also offer online training through our self defence video courses.
avoid the trauma of an attack
We believe that self defence is an essential life skill that everyone needs to keep themselves and their families safe.
Our training isn’t about learning boxing, jiu jitsu, kickboxing, MMA, Krav Maga, Muay Thai or any other martial arts! It’s about being ‘switched on’ to the potential threats you may face and developing strategies to avoid them.
And, if you do find yourself in a dangerous situation where there is no alternative but to defend yourself, you’ll be equipped with simple and effective self-protection techniques.
what you’ll learn IN OUR SELF DEFENCE CLASSES
Our education focuses on both the physical and psychological elements of self defence.
Classes cover personal safety, street safety, violence prevention and self defence of the body and the mind.
Self defence class content includes:
Threat awareness and avoidance
Mindset, body language and adrenaline
Attackers, their habits and behaviours
Verbal de-escalation skills
How to spot attack warning signs
How to become an undesirable target
Mitigating knife attacks
When should you strike first
Self defence and the law
Effective physical self defence techniques - for anyone of any ability.
“The students were informed, entertained, and most importantly prepared for occasions where self-defence may be needed. The first strategy of avoidance was excellent and they persuasively explained why physical defence is not the first part of self-defence. I haven’t heard a single negative comment. All of the students that I have spoken to have said how informative it was and that they enjoyed it.”
Mrs C Charles, Deputy Head, Stamford High School Sixth Form
SELF DEFENCE CLASS options
We work flexibly to provide self defence classes that meet your needs.
SELF DEFENCE FOR EMPLOYEES
Support the well-being of people in your business with a corporate self defence class. We can come to your office, train remotely (via Zoom or Teams) or provide access to our online video courses.
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Trauma-informed personal safety, violence prevention and self defence workshops for students of secondary school age and above. Enable your students to learn this essential life skill.
SELF DEFENCE FOR GROUPS
Self defence classes for your community group, including LGBTQ+ groups. We address the issues people in your community or local group are facing and provide training to help you stay safe and avoid danger.
PRIVATE SELF DEFENCE CLASSES
Protect yourself and your family with one-to-one self defence training. Dene will come to your home or other suitable location and will train up to 6 people.
ONLINE SELF DEFENCE COURSES
Our self defence video courses are the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to learn self defence with us. View around 4 hours of video content when and where you want. Bulk purchase available.
“Dene did a brilliant Self Defence Masterclass via Zoom to almost 800 women who work in the media industry. His insights and advice were excellent. My main takeaway was understanding the behaviour that precedes an attack, and how to avoid it. I could not recommend Dene’s services enough.”
Emma Steventon, Marketing Manager, Delamar Academy, London
YOUR SELF DEFENCE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Your instructor for your self defence class is Dene Josham. With 20 years’ experience in close protection and 10 years teaching self defence, you are in a very safe pair of hands.
Dene’s work as a bodyguard has seen him regularly protecting actors and celebs around the world.
With a background in boxing, martial arts, time in the Royal Marines and in Iraq, Tunisia and Nigeria, he has an unrivalled knowledge of security, self defence and what really works.
Have a look at some testimonials from people who have completed Dene’s self defence classes.
try our ONLINE SELF DEFENCE courseS
Do you want to:
Access self defence and personal safety knowledge right now?
See video demonstrations of effective self defence techniques?
Learn from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace?
Benefit from affordable training and have lifetime access to content?
Then our online courses are for you!
We are developing a wide range of online self defence training for people of all ages, genders and abilities. The courses currently available are shown above - take a look at our online training page for details of what we’ve got coming up!
“Seriously impressed by how simple the techniques are. It is clear that anyone can do it, even me! It's great that you’ve covered all the bases, legal responsibilities, possible physical damage, what to do afterwards etc. I am impressed by just how comprehensive this is.”
Review of online course from H.
FREE SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE REFUGES
We offer free access to our online self defence courses to domestic abuse shelters.
Our aim is to support people who live in fear of domestic abuse to learn how to stay safer and feel empowered.
Please contact julie@streetwisedefence.com if you work at or run a refuge for people escaping domestic violence and would like to find out more.
SEE WHO WE’VE TRAINED
We have trained thousands of people across the UK and worldwide in self defence.
Here are just a few of the forward-thinking organisations that have trained their people in self defence. Take a look at our testimonials page to see more of the companies, schools and community groups we have supported.
FREE SELF DEFENCE TIPS
You can access free self defence knowledge on our website through our free mini video courses.
SELF DEFENCE BLOG
Read the latest news and views from Streetwise Defence and pick up self defence, street safety and personal safety advice.
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“Dene made the workshop enjoyable. The subject matter was sensitive in places, but he did it in a good way. I have left feeling a lot better that I can defend myself.”
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