Womens Self Defence Training Courses in Worthing 2026
My self defence methods are not just theories tested out on compliant training partners. They have been fully tested on the pavement arena for 15 years as a doorman, so I really do know what works and what doesn’t.
David Oakley is a specialists in Conflict Management, Personal Safety, Situational Awareness, Knives and Edged Weapons Awareness and Physical Intervention.
Women’s self defence course date for 2026
Sunday January 25th 2026 Sold out
Sunday Febuary 15th 2026 Sold out
Sunday March 29th 2026
Sunday April 26th 2026
Sunday January 25th 2026 Sold out
Sunday Febuary 15th 2026 Sold out
Sunday March 29th 2026
Sunday April 26th 2026
Saturday 2nd May 2026
Saturday 16th May 2026
Saturday 13th June 2026
Saturday 27th June 2026
Saturday 11th July 2026
Book your course today for just £85 allows up to 4 people
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Absolutely the most valuable course my daughter and I have ever done. David was a complete professional and offered loads of practical stay safe advice as well as physical self protection. The self defence tuition is very hands on, and we were both exhausted afterwards but we both felt it was exactly what was needed. To defend yourself effectively you need to understand what it would be like to be restrained and to be able to free yourself from such holds. Fantastic value for money, very reasonably priced for such a valuable service. Both myself and my daughter (aged 19, who is going off backpacking alone for most of 2019) feel so much more empowered after David’s lesson. I wish we had done it years ago. A must for woman and young girls, especially those going travelling. We’ll definitely be back for another refresher lesson in the summer. Thank you!
Women’s self defence course date for 2026
Sunday January 25th 2026
Sunday Febuary 15th 2026
More dates to follow later in the year
About the women’s self defence course
The world is becoming a far more dangerous place than it used to be, especially for women and young girls. The UK, once considered a safe place with a low risk of experiencing violence and sexual crimes, has now changed. Unfortunately, most martial arts won’t prepare you for a sudden, vicious attack. Additionally, many instructors and systems neglect to teach how to avoid putting yourself in a vulnerable situation in the first place or provide realistic ways to escape should you find yourself face-to-face with an attacker intent on harming you.
My women’s self defence courses are designed to keep you safe and help you escape. I am a qualified trainer in Physical Intervention and Conflict Management, having trained with some of the best self-protection instructors in the UK. I’ve also patrolled the New York subways with the legendary Guardian Angels of New York.
I am offering just seven courses this year in the Sussex area, with a limit of 16 people per course. The cost of the course is £50, which is a small investment considering it could save your life. Additionally, you will receive a copy of my best-selling book, “Hard Target,” which contains everything you need to know about keeping yourself and your family safe.
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My qualifications are…
Level 3 Trainer in conflict management
Level 3 Trainer in Physical Intervention
Level 3 Trainer in First Aid
CPD Training in Personal Safety Awareness
CPD Training in Situational Awareness
CPD Training in Knives and Edged Weapon Awareness
The course was excellent and just what I needed to help me regain my confidence and get into a better mindset. It was informative, physically challenging and realistic. I am so grateful for the knowledge David has given me in this course. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has been in a vulnerable situation or needs some realistic guidance and information about self defence. Thank you David, I wish I had completed the course sooner!
I attended a self defence class after an incident at work made me realise my lack of confidence in a conflict situation and how vulnerable I would be if faced with an assailant .
The training started with videos that reinforced the importance of avoiding conflict and how to improve your situational awareness.
David made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the class and is clearly very knowledgeable teaching self defence.
The movements I have learned through repetition were surprisingly easy to master and left me feeling exhilarated and empowered.
I would highly recommend this class to all women and hope my son who is regularly out all hours of the night would attend this as well.
5 star rating from me
The training started with videos that reinforced the importance of avoiding conflict and how to improve your situational awareness.
David made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the class and is clearly very knowledgeable teaching self defence.
The movements I have learned through repetition were surprisingly easy to master and left me feeling exhilarated and empowered.
I would highly recommend this class to all women and hope my son who is regularly out all hours of the night would attend this as well.
5 star rating from me
David’s teaching style is straight to the point with scenarios made as life-like as possible. David is a very dedicated teacher who is clearly passionate about self-defence and imparting his knowledge and experience onto his students. In one session I picked up some very helpful tips and moves which hopefully I’ll never need, but feel more self-assured knowing I’m now more practiced in them.
Family Self Protection and Personal Safety Course
The UK is now a far less safe place than it used to be, would you know what to do if you or your family were attacked?
Book our exclusive 3-hour self-defence course designed for men, women, and children covering every aspect of personal protection and safety. Don’t miss out on this life-saving opportunity!
The Essential street survival guide for frontline staff, community workers, Backpackers, parents and teenagers
FREE book with this course.
Hard Target The Art of Psychological Self-Protection
This is a quality paperback book, normally £15.95
The Art of Psychological Self-Protection. This publication is not about how to fight; its about avoiding having to fight in the first place.
Covering
Situational Awareness
Drink spiking and how to avoid it
Techniques for improving your situational awareness
The Cooper colour code
Boyd’s OODA loop and half beat
Orientation and your environment
