EFFECTIVE KIDS SELF DEFENCE CLASSES IN CAMBRIDGE

Kids Self Defence Classes in Cambridge

Welcome to Defend.

We provide Kids Self Defence classes in Cambridge for ages 8 – 15 years old. Our goal is give them confidence, physical skills and better awareness.

Kids and teens self defence training is about learning and understanding boundaries, setting them, and protecting them. Verbally, psychologically and physically if needed. Boundaries which should be set at home, at school and at play. try to educate our students to recognise certain behaviour, teach them de-escalation tactics and give them the confidence to stand their ground, verbally and physically.

Our Weekly Kids Self Defence Classes in Cambridge

Kids Self Defence Classes in Cambridge

Ages 8 – 15 | view schedule

Our Kids Self Defence classes in Cambridge are a mix of teaching young people how to set boundaries (at school, at home or out with friends) and giving them the confidence and tools to protect those boundaries. We teach self defence and basic fighting techniques, plus de-escalation using voice and body language.

What is self defence and why should your child learn it?

Not all self defence classes are the same. Take the time to shop around and be honest about what you’re looking for.

At Defend, our shared belief is that all children should learn the fundamentals of self defence. In an ideal world, where we treated one another with compassion, empathy and kindness, there would possibly be no need for self defence. However, the harsh reality is that society (school, college, social environments, family units and the workplace) are full of predators and unfortunately children are frequently the target.

Whether you are arming your child from bullying at an early age, or sending them off to college where you can no longer keep them on your radar as much as you were previously used to, all children should know self defence.

We are all responsible for our own wellbeing. Nobody else can fight your battles for you if they’re not around. It’s up to you and you alone.

Example: I spent a lot of time in Australia and ALL children learn to swim from a very early age. The majority of the major towns and cities are coastal, and the tides and currents are strong and unforgiving. They are equipped at an early age to recognise and overcome this. We strongly believe the same should apply to self defence.

Why do we believe this? Because the instructor team are parents. Some with toddlers, some with juniors and some with teens. We understand. We get it.

Self defence isn’t just about punching, kicking and wrestling. In fact, arguably it’s the last resort. Combat sports or traditional martial arts who exist in a tournament/competition environment are NOT self defence. They may sell themselves this way, but it’s simply not the case. Great for fitness, discipline, community, physical development and tournament fighting, but not self defence.

There’s too many very talented, high level martial artists (often black belt level) who have suffered at the hands of real violence because they’ve never really been taught what to look for. They weren’t prepared for the reality of violence. A black belt is a reward for dedication and time served – it doesn’t make anybody invincible.

Please don’t misunderstand me, somebody who has trained in combat sports and experienced sparring, competition and physical discomfort stands a much greater chance of surviving a violent encounter, but there’s no magic pill. In fact our team don’t just teach Krav Maga (although it is our primary tool for self defence classes), we also train regularly in Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. All of these systems offer excellent physical solutions to common problems… IF TAUGHT IN THE CORRECT CONTEXT. Also, they’re excellent fun. That’s why most of us stick with anything – because we enjoy it!

Meet your Kids Self Defence Instructors

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David Slade

head coach | EXPERT LEVEL 2

KMG UK Senior Instructor. Trained as a student under KMG UK Director Jon Bullock since 2006.
Passed his instructor course under Eyal Yanilov, and all of his instructor grades and black belts the hard way – in Israel under Eyal Yanilov. Has taught both UK and US forces personnel and Police OST.

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Maria Presa

head coach | Graduate LEVEL 5

Level 3 KMG UK Instructor. Trained as a student under Defend Director David Slade. Exceptionally talented Krav Maga practitioner, fighter and kickboxer, leads our Strike and Women Only Kickboxing sessions. Drives fast, kicks hard.

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Tamas Timar

Instructor | Graduate LEVEL LEVEL 1

Level 2 Krav Maga Instructor. Originally from Hungary, Tamas moved to London where he trained Krav Maga extensively under KMG Expert 2 Klaudiusz Mitwiki before joining us 3 years ago. Assists with adults and kids classes in Cambridge.

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James Hope

Instructor |
PRACTITIONER LEVEL 5

Assistant Coach to the Kids & Teens Classes in Cambridge. James is one of our most dedicated students, training on average 5 times a week! Loves waking up ridiculously early to swim in freezing cold lakes.

Getting started: what you need to know.

You must book 2 trial classes online for just £10.00 to see if you like it first.

Want to give our Kids Self Defence classes in Cambridge a go? Simply book your child’s first class online on a date that suits you (we’re open every Wednesday at 5.00pm and Saturday at 11.00am) we’d love to meet you! Once they have completed the first class, one of the team will book their second class in-person. They don’t need to bring any equipment for your trial classes, we’ll provide them with everything they need. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.

How to find us

Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Kestrel Way
Trumpington
Cambridge CB2 2AD

Our Kids Self Defence Classes in Cambridge are held in the large hall at the back of the school. Our students enter via the back doors which can be accessed via the car park at the rear of the school.

Our Class Schedule

Weekly Krav Maga, self defence and kickboxing classes in Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough.

Monday
Cambridge
7.00pm-8.30pm:
Krav Maga
Tuesday
Cambridge
6.30pm-7.45pm:
Women’s Kickboxing
Peterborough
8.00pm-9.30pm:
Krav Maga
Ely
8.00pm-9.30pm:
Krav Maga
Wednesday
Cambridge
5.00pm-6.00pm:
Kids & Teens Self Defence
Cambridge
7.00pm-8.30pm:
Krav Maga
Thursday
Cambridge
6.30pm-7.45pm:
Women’s Kickboxing
Cambridge
7.45-8.45pm:
Sparring
Peterborough
8.00pm-9.30pm:
Krav Maga
Saturday
Cambridge
10.00am-11.00am:
Striking
Cambridge
11.00am-12.00pm:
Kids & Teens Self Defence
Kids Membership Pricing All of our memberships are taken monthly at the beginning of each calendar month and we don’t offer PAYG memberships. There are no unneccesary sign up fees or hidden extras.

*Please be aware be have a 1 month cancellation policy.

Kids Self Defence Classes in Cambridge

  • Access to both weekly Kids Self Defence classes in Cambridge.
  • Minimum equipment requirements are Boxing Gloves.
  • You will need to purchase yearly insurance priced at £20.00 p/y from our governing body Krav Maga Global.

£45 / month

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