Youth Self Defence

Youth Self Defence is a youth based program that empowers the youth with practical self defence skills, confidence and awareness in a safe and favourable atmosphere. The project is based on a youth group, Reconnect, which reflects the essence of the whole initiative: to make young people reconnect with their sense of strength, their feeling of safety, and their community.

1. Build confidence and resilience in young people aged 13–21 through practical self-defence training.

2. Promote health and wellbeing by improving physical fitness, mental strength, and self-awareness.

3. Empower the youth to take ownership of their personal safety and decision-making.

4. Strengthen community connections by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

5. Develop leadership and teamwork skills through a youth-led approach.

6. Provide positive activities that reduce risks of disengagement, isolation, or negative influences.

7. Foster long-term impact by equipping participants with skills and values they can share with peers and carry into adulthood.

Details of how its run:

Once a week every Saturday - 2h session

Free of charge

Taking place in a studio with padded floors and walls

A coach will be hired for the sessions