21/10/2026
💙 “But she’s only small… how would she defend herself against someone bigger and stronger?”
It’s a question I hear, and it reflects a common misconception about self-defence.
Many people assume that physical strength determines whether someone can protect themselves.
But self-defence isn’t simply about who is bigger or stronger.
It’s about awareness, knowledge, technique, confidence and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Knowing how to recognise a potentially threatening situation before it escalates.
Having the confidence to use your voice and establish boundaries.
Understanding how positioning, balance and movement can help you break free from grabs and holds.
And most importantly, knowing that the aim is to create an opportunity to escape, not to fight.
I’ve always loved seeing the transformation that martial arts and self-defence training can bring.
Watching a girl who initially doubts her abilities begin to recognise what she’s capable of is incredibly rewarding.
And that confidence doesn’t stay in the training room. It can influence how she carries herself, communicates, establishes boundaries and approaches challenges in everyday life.
💙 Physical strength has its place, but mental strength, awareness and knowledge are incredibly powerful tools.
My 4-Week Pre-Teen & Teenage Girls’ Self-Defence Course (Ages 11+) gives girls the opportunity to develop these skills in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
📅 Dates: 6th, 13th & 27th November and 4th December
⏰ Time: 6pm – 7pm
📍 Venue: The Fairground Craft Centre, Weyhill, Andover
💷 Cost: £60 per person for the full course
📩 Message me for more information or to secure your daughter’s place.
💙 Be aware, not afraid.