Build practical self-defence skills in an empowering and accessible course designed to help women feel safer, stronger and more confident. Across six weekly one-hour sessions, you will learn useful techniques while developing awareness, discipline and self-belief in a welcoming environment.

The course is run by Sensei Maria Carrera, a former Spanish and World Kickboxing Olympic Champion who won both gold and silver medals for Great Britain and Spain. Passionate about making martial arts empowering and accessible, Maria uses her experience to help people build strength, confidence, discipline and self-belief.

Course details: This is a six-week course, with one-hour sessions each week, set to start in October. Full dates and times will be announced soon.

What to expect

No previous martial arts experience is needed.