About the Self Defense Classes:
Our self-defence classes for women (& non-binary people) will equip you with the skills needed for self-defence and boosting confidence, drawing on a range of martial arts and combat sports.
The classes are completely free to attend; organised by your Vice President for Sports Emma Birch and Womens Part Time Officer (Enaya Nihal) and ran in collaboration with Warwick SU and Warwick sport.
We have up to 30 spaces avaliable for this session, which you will need to book in advance.
For these sessions, we recommend you wear breathable clothing and appropriate footwear (such as trainers) & make sure to bring some bottled water!
What Classes are offered?
We will do 2 sessions per sport, as outlined below:
Week 4 - Mixed Martial Art Techniques & Self Defence introduction
Week 5 - Boxing led by Nick- Heart of England coach
Week 6 - Karate led by executive committe for the Karate club!
Week 7 - Taekwondo led by the Taekwondo Club
Week 8 - Mixed Martial Art Techniques & Self Defence Session 2
Week 9 - Boxing led by Nick- Heart of England coach
Our sessions will take place every MONDAY 5-6pm in Studio 2 (first floor of the Sports & Wellness Hub) from Weeks 4-9.
FAQ's
Breathable, comfortable clothing and shoes is best - think what you'd wear to go to the gym, do yoga, or go to play lazer tag!
- I've never done Judo/Karate/Taekwondo before?
These sessions are designed for you as a complete novice, to pick up some useful techniques in self defence in a safe and welcoming environment!
Yes, you will need to prebook. For safety reasons, we have a maximum capcity of 30 people, meaning if we go over that number, we'd then need to turn any additional arrivals away! You can prebook your space here.
- Where is Studio 2? What is the Sports and Wellness Hub?
You can find the sports and wellness hub based on the main campus. It's a 7 minute from the Warwick University Bus Interchange, heading straight on the footpath near the Radcliffe Conference centre.
For more information on the facilities, including a virtual tour up to Studio 2, can be found here! Sports and Wellness Hub Coventry | Warwick Sport
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