
Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester
Sat 21 Nov · 16:00
Badger Farm Community Centre
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A hands-on self-defence and personal safety workshop for women and girls takes place at Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester on 21 November 2026. The session is fully funded by the National Lottery and is offered at no cost to participants.
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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Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 16:00.
Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester is held at Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester (2 Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB).
Tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Badger Farm Community Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester 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.

Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester
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A hands-on self-defence and personal safety workshop for women and girls takes place at Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester on 21 November 2026. The session is fully funded by the National Lottery and is offered at no cost to participants.
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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.
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.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester?
Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester taking place?
Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester is held at Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester (2 Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB).
How much are tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester?
Tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Badger Farm Community Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester?
Tickets for Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Winchester 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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