Practical self-defence for trains, crowds and confined spaces. Learn simple, usable skills for real-world situations in just 4 hours.

Real-World Self-Defence: Commuters, Crowds & Confined SpacesMost self-defence training happens in an open room.

Real life doesn’t.

Trains, platforms, buses, car parks, corridors, doorways, lifts and crowded public spaces all create different problems. You may have limited room to move, nowhere obvious to escape and people or obstacles all around you.

This 4-hour practical workshop is designed to help ordinary people understand how to protect themselves in exactly those kinds of situations.

You do not need any previous martial arts or self-defence experience.

What you'll learn

During the workshop, we’ll cover practical skills and principles including:

Situational awareness and recognising problems early

Positioning yourself safely in crowded environments

Using your voice, setting boundaries and managing confrontation

What to do when someone invades your personal space

Striking effectively when you have very little room

Escaping grabs and restraints

Defending yourself when backed against a wall

Protecting yourself while seated

Getting safely to your feet

Using barriers, bags, seats and your surroundings to your advantage

What changes if a weapon becomes involved

Protecting yourself long enough to create an opportunity to escape

This isn't a normal martial arts seminar

The focus throughout the day is on realistic situations and decision-making, not complicated techniques or choreographed routines.

We’ll recreate environments such as narrow spaces, seated areas and crowded situations so you can practise applying what you've learned under increasing levels of pressure.

You'll work through scenarios, make decisions and learn how simple techniques can change when space, movement and escape routes are limited.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for adults aged 18+.

It is particularly relevant if you:

Commute by train or public transport

Regularly travel into London or other busy cities

Walk through stations, car parks or town centres

Work late or travel alone

Spend time in busy nightlife or entertainment areas

Want to feel more confident dealing with confrontation

Simply want practical skills that could help you protect yourself or someone you care about

You don't need to be particularly fit, strong or experienced.

Everything will be taught progressively, with a strong emphasis on safety.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable sports clothing that you can move freely in.

Training will take place on our fully matted training floor. Full joining information will be sent to you before the event.

Where?

AMK Krav Maga

33 St Dunstan's Street

Canterbury

CT2 8BZ

About AMK Krav Maga

AMK Krav Maga is a dedicated self-defence training centre in Canterbury.

We specialise in practical Krav Maga and real-world personal safety training for adults, teenagers and children, as well as delivering specialist personal safety programmes within schools, organisations and the wider community.

Our approach is simple: self-defence should work in the real world, for ordinary people, under pressure.

Spaces for this workshop are limited.

Description supplied by the event organiser.