Self defence workshops
Art of Movement Bristol offers self defence workshops 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. Our Self defence curriculum is inspired by Master Rickson Gracie's method and the Gracie family. Our self defence classes 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 focus on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Our workshops are 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.
Our classes are open to all levels, including beginners. There is no fitness level required to start self defense.
Self defence near me
We deliver self defence classes in our club, 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 workshops are friendly, technical, inclusive and open to all levels especially beginners.
If you feel like you aren’t experienced enough to join, 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 join self defence. 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.
When is our next self defence workshop?
Please visit our booking page to find out when our next self defence workshop is taking place.
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Do you want us to deliver a bespoke workshop for your company?
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We've delivered several workshops across Bristol for companies who want to empower their team with practical self-defence skills. Our sessions blend basic martial arts fundamentals with real-world scenarios to boost confidence, awareness, and personal safety. Whether you're looking for a one-off event or several sessions as part of a wellness initiative, we bring expert instruction directly to your company.
There is no experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and grow together.
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If you have any question, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us now.
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You can also visit our 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.