
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales
Sun 15 Nov · 15:00
V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ Fairwater
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A self-defence workshop for women and girls will be held at the V21 Sbectrwm Centre in Fairwater on 15 November 2026. The session provides hands-on training in personal safety and is fully funded by the National Lottery.
Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe in our hands-on Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop fully funded by National Lottery
Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop – Ladies & Girls Only
💥 Ready to feel safer, stronger, and more confident? Join us for a hands-on, empowering workshop that will equip you with practical self-defence skills you can use in everyday life.
Delivered as part of the Welsh Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Ignite Your Power CIC.
In this 2 year project, we'll be running FREE workshops across South Wales to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness.
🔴 Workshop: Introduction to Self-Defence
Who it's for: Women and girls aged 12+
Length: 90 minutes
Focus: Confidence, awareness, and essential standing defence techniques
What you'll learn:
How to trust your intuition and set clear boundaries
Understanding personal space and assertive communication
Key principles for self-defence and personal safety
Defensive stance and foundational movement techniques
Escaping common standing grabs (wrist holds, arm grabs, clothing grabs, grabs from behind)
De-escalation strategies to prevent conflict
Real-life scenario discussions
Empowerment through practice – not panic
Extra bonus: Stay for the optional Q&A after the workshop to get personalised advice from our friendly, experienced female instructor.
💡 You'll leave feeling more confident, aware, and ready to take control of your personal safety – in a supportive, judgement-free environment where everyone is cheering each other on.
💰 Cost: FREE – thanks to National Lottery funding
⚠️ Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!
✨ New to self-defence? This is the perfect starting point. We recommend completing Workshop 1 before attending Workshop 2.
Please note: This event is for ladies and girls aged 12+ only.
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FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 15:00.
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales is held at V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ Fairwater in Cardiff (Bwlch Road, Cardiff, CF5 3EF).
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ Fairwater can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales
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A self-defence workshop for women and girls will be held at the V21 Sbectrwm Centre in Fairwater on 15 November 2026. The session provides hands-on training in personal safety and is fully funded by the National Lottery.
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Organiser’s full description
Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe in our hands-on Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop fully funded by National Lottery
Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop – Ladies & Girls Only
💥 Ready to feel safer, stronger, and more confident? Join us for a hands-on, empowering workshop that will equip you with practical self-defence skills you can use in everyday life.
Delivered as part of the Welsh Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Ignite Your Power CIC.
In this 2 year project, we'll be running FREE workshops across South Wales to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness.
🔴 Workshop: Introduction to Self-Defence
Who it's for: Women and girls aged 12+
Length: 90 minutes
Focus: Confidence, awareness, and essential standing defence techniques
What you'll learn:
How to trust your intuition and set clear boundaries
Understanding personal space and assertive communication
Key principles for self-defence and personal safety
Defensive stance and foundational movement techniques
Escaping common standing grabs (wrist holds, arm grabs, clothing grabs, grabs from behind)
De-escalation strategies to prevent conflict
Real-life scenario discussions
Empowerment through practice – not panic
Extra bonus: Stay for the optional Q&A after the workshop to get personalised advice from our friendly, experienced female instructor.
💡 You'll leave feeling more confident, aware, and ready to take control of your personal safety – in a supportive, judgement-free environment where everyone is cheering each other on.
💰 Cost: FREE – thanks to National Lottery funding
⚠️ Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!
✨ New to self-defence? This is the perfect starting point. We recommend completing Workshop 1 before attending Workshop 2.
Please note: This event is for ladies and girls aged 12+ only.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ FairwaterBwlch Road, Cardiff, CF5 3EF
Fairwater, Cardiff
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When is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales?
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 15:00.
Where is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales taking place?
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales is held at V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ Fairwater in Cardiff (Bwlch Road, Cardiff, CF5 3EF).
How much are tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales?
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of V21 Sbectrwm Centre @ Fairwater can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Cardiff, South Wales?
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