acs self defence for ladies

There’s a lot of so called self defence out there that isn’t what it says on the tin! Many simply teach familiar martial arts techniques in a 'uniform free' environment without paying heed to the the different circumstances and situations that self defence demands.

Flamboyant, technically advanced techniques have no place in a self defence class where the focus is on short sharp defence, escape and avoidance so, learning, practicing Self defence is not the same as learning or practicing a martial art.

Those teaching a cobbled together set of techniques derived from their own martial art as self defence are ultimately doing both themselves and their patrons a huge disservice.

The criminals and opportunists roaming our streets are looking for soft targets, the ability to smash boards and break bricks with your bear hands mean nothing when faced with adrenal dump as the result of a threatening encounter - self defence starts with defence of the self, which means recognising the effects of adrenal dump and controlling its effect on you.

ACS Self Defence includes strategies and techniques created by some of the world’s leading self defence experts. Those lessons employed by us have been honed and used over many years by BAFTA award winner, author, martial artist and self-protection specialist - Geoff Thompson.

His many years working the doors in Coventry showed what worked and what didn't when it came to dealing with violent and aggressive confrontation and ACS instructors have been certified by Geoff himself to deliver his unique strategies encompassing key components such as:

ACS Self Defence can deliver self defence courses tailored to your own individual needs be it a club, organisation, work environment or you can sign up to one of our regular 6 week courses.

Courses and demonstration events already provided by ACS Self Defence include:

If you'd like more information on any of the services offered by ACS Self Defence then please contact us as follows: