Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Leeds

GAMA, Unit 9 Curtis House Business Centre , Berking Ave, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 9LF.


Self Defence for Women

Coming on april 3rd

Women’s Defence Tactics is an incredible self-defence programme for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson programme, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant.

Ladies self defence class leeds

Each one-hour Women’s Defence Tactics lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the programme at any time and participate in any class without previous experience.

Unlike most self-defence systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in this programme employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the perfect self-defence system for women, but only if it is taught correctly. If you’re unsure about learning BJJ for fear of injury, embarrassment, or any other reason, then the Women’s Defence Tactics programme is perfect for you! If you’ve tried BJJ at another school and had a negative experience, give our programme a chance, and we guarantee it will win you back to the mat!

20 Essential Techniques
Law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual assault helped us identify the 20 most common attack strategies that a male assailant is likely to use on a woman. From hair-grabs and choke-holds, to bear hugs and weapon defences, the Women’s Defence Tactics programme covers it all.

The Empowerment Mindset
Beyond the physical techniques, the programme also reinforces awareness principles, risk assessment, and verbal and psychological strategies a woman can use to set safe boundaries with others – even if the perpetrator is someone she knows. At the core of this mindset is the belief that we are worth defending!