Self-defence Classes | Reading, Berkshire
Find classes below for the training style that fits your type, goals, schedule, and confidence level.
I instruct and teach in all of the classes and sessions you see available here at Self-defence Combat Academy.
Available Classes: Your Options.
Ladies Only (16+)
For ladies: The 'Power' course. A 10 session get started program.
Learn effective, real-world self-defence in a safe, judgement-free environment that builds independence, strength, and practical skills. Taught at your own pace but structured to leave you feeling more confident and capable upon course completion.
Why Learn Self-defence with us?
Real-world skills, genuine support, and experienced coaching, all designed to help you, or anyone grow with confidence as a person and develop the skillset that’s needed to feel safer and more capable.
Real Self-defence That Works
Learn practical, effective techniques built for real-life situations — not sport scoring or choreographed routines.
Supportive, Confidence-building Environment
Whether you’re brand new or experienced, you’ll train at your own pace under our ethos of supporting all who really want to progress.
Expert Coaching You Can Trust
We bring decades of hands-on experience and deep knowledge of multi-discipline martial arts, ensuring safe learning, clear guidance, and proper technique.
Flexible Options for Any Lifestyle
Kids, adults, private sessions, lunchtime classes, just for ladies — choose the path that suits your goals and schedule.
Where you can Train
Classes across Reading, Caversham and the surrounding Berkshire area for Private Tutelage.
Locations
Our young persons classes are currently held in two locations in Caversham, Reading (red pins on the map).
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Tuesday 6-7pm: The Weller Centre
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Thursday 6-7pm: Caversham Hall
Lunchtime sessions for professionals (Bitesize at Lunchtime) are currently held at four locations (purple pins) yet are by appointment only and class size-dependant. (See Lunch Hour Training page for more details).
Private Training can be booked by contacting me directly. As I come to you (or a place of your choosing) I cover the full Reading area and beyond into Berkshire.
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Ladies Only classes are coming soon.
Serving: Reading, Caversham, Emmer Green, Sonning, Tilehurst, Earley, and surrounding Berkshire-based areas.
Additional Services:
Martial Arts and Self-defence for Professional Bodies
Beyond our weekly classes, The academy can deliver specialist self-defence training for schools, organisations, and professional security teams across Reading and Caversham. All appropriate checks and instructor certificates are available on request (e.g. enhanced DBS etc.)
School Programmes
Practical, age-appropriate workshops for primary and secondary schools.
Sessions focus on confidence, awareness, consent, personal safety, boundaries, teamwork and real-world self-defence skills — all delivered in an engaging, supportive format.
Police & SIA Training
Specialist defensive skills designed for frontline professionals.
Built around real-world scenarios, legal compliance, and public-facing techniques, these sessions are ideal for police units, SIA teams, and private security staff such as guards or door persons.
Corporate Workshops
Confidence-building safety sessions for teams and workplaces.
Perfect for teambuilding days or staff development, these workshops improve awareness, communication, and practical safety skills in a fun, accessible way.