Self Defence Classes in Leeds

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Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00

Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Ln, Kirkstall

Leeds, LS5 3BE

Enhance your

Confidence, Fitness, and Real-World Skills

Learn how to protect yourself — and feel great doing it

Our self-defence classes in Leeds are built to empower you with real skills, whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your instincts. These sessions are fun, practical, and designed to help you feel stronger, safer, and more confident in everyday life.

No egos. No judgment. Just powerful tools for your personal safety.

Why Join Our Leeds Self-Defence Classes?

  • Taught by certified instructors with real-world experience

  • Beginner-friendly – no martial arts background required

  • Focused on practical safety techniques, not competition

  • Inclusive & supportive class environment

  • Central Leeds location with evening & weekend options

What You’ll Learn

From awareness to action, we teach step-by-step skills that are easy to remember and effective:

  • How to avoid dangerous situations before they start

  • Escaping grabs, holds, and common street scenarios

  • Basic strikes and blocks that anyone can perform

  • Verbal self-defence and boundary-setting

  • Staying calm under pressure

You’ll also boost your fitness, coordination, and mental resilience with every session.

Who Are These Classes For?

  • Adults of all ages and fitness levels

  • People new to self-defence or martial arts

  • Women looking for greater independence and safety

  • Teenagers preparing for life at uni or work

  • Anyone who wants to feel more in control

What Our Leeds Students 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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