Actselfdefence

Testimonial from portsmouth property association. Thank you to Mike and Louis from ACT Self Defence for their knowledge and skills and creating an engaging and impactful session this morning. We were able to ensure we remembered at least 2 key takeaways.
1. keep your arms above your waistline and “free” - a good stance is the thinker or arms folded (not crossed).
2. If it escalates, try to get in the safe zone, behind the aggressor.
Highly recommend visiting this venue (ACT Self Defence, 95
West St, Fareham) and provider if you’re in the area.

Amazing to be able to empower girls through Vawg inputs. Another great school and great feedback.

Thank you so much for making me so welcome tonight on my first session. Everyone was so friendly and Brandon kindly adapted the exercises when needed.
Looking forward to next week 💪

There’s something about the energy in a fitness class that brings people together. At A.C.T. Self Defence, we believe in creating a welcoming space where everyone can develop their skills while getting fit. Our sessions are designed to empower you, teaching real-world defence techniques that can boost both your confidence and fitness levels.

Join us at 95 West Street, Fareham, and discover how self defence can transform not only your physical strength but also your mindset. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our community is here to support you every step of the way.

Visit our website for more information on our upcoming fitness sessions: http://actselfdefence.com/

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working alongside Mike and Louis delivering a 6-week programme called *Empower Them* 💪

Together, we’re supporting young people referred through the youth justice team — providing a structured space to build skills, confidence, and self-control.

Across the programme, young people are developing:
🥊 boxing, wrestling and self-defence skills
🏃 fitness and healthy routines
🧠 strategies to manage thoughts and emotions

We’ve also been introducing the DBT STOPP approach:
Stop.
Take a breath.
Observe.
Pull back.
Proceed.

Giving young people practical tools to pause, reflect, and make better decisions in the moment.

It’s been great to see the engagement so far — looking forward to the next few weeks 👊

This is exactly the kind of work we’d love to develop further on the Isle of Wight.

Another hugely successful input of empower her at Havant academy.

Ready to empower yourself? Join us at 95 West Street, Fareham for our Self Defence Classes! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got you covered. Build confidence, learn effective techniques, and meet amazing people in our supportive community. Let’s get strong together!