Swanage Teens & Adults' Martial Arts & Self Defence
Tel 07888 660225
About Us
This Martial Arts and Self Defence class is suitable for mature young adults (generally aged 11+) teenagers and adults of all genders. Please be aware that this class is reality-based and may not be suitable for anyone who has a sensitive disposition to talking about or training for real-life self-defence situations.
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If you are also interested in classes suitable for children and parents or carers as part of our family-friendly training, please click HERE
ABOUT US
We are a Martial Arts & Self Defence club for all ages* (please note students need to be able to train unaided or with the help of a participating parent/carer), abilities and genders. We are based in the heart of Swanage on Swanage High Street within the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
Students who train with us can improve their
self-confidence, self-defence, concentration, self-discipline, fitness, strength, flexibility and health. We can also help you to lose or maintain your ideal weight, all while meeting like-minded, friendly people and having fun!
We teach age-appropriate skills such as:
Personal safety, self protection, awareness, avoidance, confidence, dissuasion, escaping dangerous situations, managing personal space, and as a last resort pre-emptive striking (when it is legal and acceptable to do so), adrenaline and fear (understanding, controlling and utilising), striking - punching, kicking, power slapping, improved power generation (elbows, knees and head), escaping from grips and holds, weapons (awareness, defence and the law), and more!
These skills and more will be taught to you by our fully qualified Black Belt, DBS Checked and First Aid trained Instructor: Ian Rand. He has trained and graded in numerous martial arts and reality based self defence systems under world-renowned self defence and martial arts instructors including top Japanese and European Karate Sensei such as Enoeda, Ohta, and Abe Sensei; Al Peasland (Personal Safety expert and founder of Complete Self Protection martial arts club); Geoff Thompson (Polled as the Number 1 self-defence instructor in the world and the most influential martial artist since Bruce Lee, and joint chief instructor of our governing body, the British Combat Association (BCA) and British Combat Karate Association (BCKA) with Peter Consterdine); Peter Consterdine (International Security Consultant and Professional Bodyguard with over 40 years of experience in martial arts and self defence); along with many more world-class martial arts and self defence instructors.
Ian has trained for over 33 years, originally starting his club in Basingstoke, which has been running since 2012. His Swanage Martial Arts and Self-Defence classes, which started when he moved here in 2021, include realistic applications of Japanese, Chinese and Filipino Martial Arts such as Traditional Karate, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kali Escrima, Jeet Kune Do (JKD), as well as
Combatives, Self-Protection (personal safety) and Practical Self-Defence Skills eg Multiple Assailants (more than 1 attacker and gang attacks), weapons and Knife Defence.
Martial Arts & Self Defence Classes
Testimonials
The techniques and skills Ian is teaching are genuine and proven to work, they aren't just out of a book and Ian himself is going back to his teachers and learning new concepts - he's not content with just passing on what he's learnt; but also what he's learning.
Joining Ian's class is helping my weight drop down as well as improving my cardio strength. I can reflect on the first couple of weeks and see how far I've already come.
I recommend Ian's martial arts and self-defence classes to anyone who is serious about defending themselves and having some fun at the same time.
Darren Lussenden
Not long been with Swanage Self Defence in the period I've been with them I have learnt some fantastic techniques for real-life situations. The students and teachers are all very welcoming and we have a great laugh, when Ian turns up the pressure it's still very enjoyable. This club is up there with the best! 10/10 for Thai, and fitness. Ian takes into consideration any health issues and works with you. My peak flow meter reading has gone from 550 all the way up to 750! I highly recommend Swanage Self Defence to anyone.
Dave Mingay
I can recommend this club highly to anyone who wants to build their self-protection skills, self-confidence and fitness.
Being forced into a difficult situation can happen to anyone at any time. Having the invaluable knowledge and skills taught by the club would only benefit anyone in enabling them to protect themselves.
The classes have even helped my confidence in real life events. An example, I have recently just got a new job and I’m certain the confidence I have built in the short time with the club helped me immensely during the stressful interview process.
My only regret is not having started these classes at a younger age.
If you are considering starting a martial arts class even as I did at beginner level aged 30. The club will make you feel very welcome and I'm confident you won't regret the decision.
Lee Nightingale
