Self defence classes
Art of Movement Bristol offers weekly self defence classes for teenagers and adults in central Bristol. We are an independent school with a family feel, offering a safe and caring environment where everyone can learn surrounded by a supportive team. At Art of Movement we want you to learn self-defence the right way, all whilst building up your confidence.โ
Learn Self defence in Bristol UK
โโAt Art of Movement Bristol, we aim to teach the fundamentals of self-defence through a 12 week transformation programme. Our Self defence curriculum is inspired by Master Rickson Gracie's method and the Gracie family. The 12 weeks transformation program will focus on:โโโโ
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Building Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Principles
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Real-world scenarios
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Mindset and strategies: focusing on the mental aspect of self-defence, emphasizing the importance of calmness, awareness, and strategy
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Adaptability for all ages and abilities
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Holistic approach: encouraging students to students to focus on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
We deliver one, 1H self defence class for adults every Thursday 6:00 PM.
Our self defence transformation programme is open to all levels, including beginners. There is no fitness level required to start self defense.
Our 12 week transformation programmeโ
Our 12-week self-defence transformation programme is designed to help you build the skills, fitness, and mindset necessary to effectively protect yourself in various situations, while gradually improving your abilities week by week.โ
You will have the option to book a taster session and/ or join our 12-week programme straight away. You can join the programme at any time because our self defence classes are continuously running. Our programme is designed to accommodate new participants regardless of when they start. This flexibility ensures that new students can start their journey toward self-defense skills whenever it’s most convenient for them.โโ
Self defence near me
Our classes are delivered in central Bristol, near the Lawrence Hill train station.
There is easy off-street parking around the club and our main entrance is on Church street via the double red doors.
โโSelf defence for beginners
Our Self defence classes are friendly, technical, inclusive and open to all levels especially beginners.
If you feel like you aren’t experienced enough to join class, please don’t worry. There will always be someone with more experience to help you go through new moves and sequences or someone to answer all your questions.
There is no age restriction or fitness level required to start our self defence class. Our club prides itself for promoting a healthy lifestyle in a family friendly environment. We believe a great club is all about the people.
What to wear in self defence class
We recommend wearing comfortable, flexible clothing that allows for a full range of motion: Leggings/ joggers and a fitted t-shirt. Please avoid loose or baggy clothes such as harem trousers.
Get in touch with us now
If you are ready to book your first taster class, you can quickly do so via our booking page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing us or calling us.
You can also visit our club page on Facebook or on instagram where you will find a variety of photos and videos of our classes. You can also see a few photos on our gallery page.