Self Defence Classes in Sheffield

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Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Rd, Sheffield, S13 9HJ

Enhance your

Practical Skills for Real-Life Confidence

Learn to stay safe — and feel stronger doing it

If you’re looking for self-defence classes in Sheffield that are welcoming, realistic, and effective, you’re in the right place. Our classes focus on real-world techniques you can use — not flashy moves or intimidating environments.

Whether you’re here to feel safer walking home, to get fitter, or just to try something new — we’ve got you covered.

Why Choose Our Sheffield Self-Defence Training?

  • Friendly, beginner-first approach

  • Taught by experienced, certified instructors

  • Based on practical, real-life situations

  • Open to all ages and fitness levels

  • Convenient Sheffield location with free parking and public transport access

What You’ll Learn

Our goal is to make you feel more in control — wherever you are. We teach:

  • How to avoid and de-escalate threatening situations

  • Escaping grabs, holds, and confrontations

  • Basic strikes and defensive moves

  • Verbal assertiveness and setting boundaries

  • Managing fear and staying calm under stress

Every technique is designed to be easy to learn, easy to remember, and effective in high-pressure moments.

Who These Classes Are For

  • Adults with no previous experience

  • People wanting to feel more confident in public

  • Women looking for a supportive environment

  • Teenagers preparing for uni or city life

  • Anyone interested in self-protection and fitness

Try a class — no pressure, no commitment. Just show up and discover what self-defence can do for you.

What People in Sheffield Say

Victoria
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Self Defence Academy is a fantastic place to learn valuable self defence skills and build self-confidence with a great group of people. The instructors really care about teaching and helping everyone improve regardless of their starting ability or fitness level. Lots of fun and highly recommend!
Karl
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3 months into my training and its going great! The instructors and admin are very dedicated, friendly and supportive, you feel the sense of community. Training is structured and well thought out. I'm looking forward to continuing.
Andreea
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It's an amazing place to develop your skills in self defence and awareness even if you start basically from scratch. The class is well led by professional instructors in a friendly environment and I'm proud to say that I'm part of this class.
Hannah
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So glad there is finally a professional Krav Maga Self Defence Class in Harrogate. Spartans Academy provide fun and friendly classes instructed by expert coaches and teach the most up-to-date, usable, self defence there is.
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