
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey
Sun 20 Dec · 11:45
Romsey Rapids Sports Complex
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A free introductory workshop on self-defence for women and girls will take place at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex on 20 December 2026. This hands-on session is fully funded by the National Lottery and aims to teach participants how to protect themselves and stay safe.
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.
This is Workshop 1 of 2 in our series, delivered as part of the Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Ignite Your Power CIC.
In this 2 year project, we'll be running 60 FREE workshops across Hampshire to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness.
🔴 Workshop 1: 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 – Romsey takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 11:45.
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey is held at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex in Southampton (Southampton Road, Romsey, SO51 8AF).
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Romsey Rapids Sports Complex can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey 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 – Romsey
Editorial summaryAbout this event
A free introductory workshop on self-defence for women and girls will take place at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex on 20 December 2026. This hands-on session is fully funded by the National Lottery and aims to teach participants how to protect themselves and stay safe.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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.
This is Workshop 1 of 2 in our series, delivered as part of the Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Ignite Your Power CIC.
In this 2 year project, we'll be running 60 FREE workshops across Hampshire to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness.
🔴 Workshop 1: 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.
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WhereRomsey Rapids Sports Complex
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When is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey?
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 11:45.
Where is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey taking place?
FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey is held at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex in Southampton (Southampton Road, Romsey, SO51 8AF).
How much are tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey?
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey 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 – Romsey?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Romsey Rapids Sports Complex 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 – Romsey?
Tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Romsey 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.
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