Hard Target Self Defence Systems
Ph: 01 8430673
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Eircode K45CK00 My aim was to seek out what really works under pressure.
My name is Aidan Carroll and I am the founder of Hard Target Self Defence Systems. Hard Target was founded in 2006 with an objective to teach self protection skills that can be taught to all ages, fitness levels, both male & female. As I say at the start of any class or seminar I teach " I will not teach any technique that I have not successfully used in a live conflict or completely pressure test
27/05/2026
Always a pleasure to be back teaching our Conflict Management and Break-Away Training programme in the O'Brien Institute-
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Hard Target Self Defence Systems –
Professional Training for Professional Responders
19/05/2026
4 Week Female Self Protection Course
The Hard Target Academy provide unique Self-Protection training services.
Combining Psychotherapy, Criminal Psychology and Behavioural Science, supported and supplemented by modules and modalities including-
*Threat Analysis
*Early Recognition of Covert Predatory Behaviour Patterns
*Understanding messages from body-language
*Assertiveness Training
*Conflict Management
*Conflict Resolution
*Self-Defence Skills and Tactics
*Psychotherapy and Counselling for survivors of abuse/assault, coercive control and bullying
Dates: Tuesday 26th May
Time : 7.30-9pm
Venue: K45CK00
13/05/2026
Great to be back teaching our Hard Target Street Smarts Self Protection Workshop at Cherrywood Educate Together National School.
🛑How Predators Select Victims
🛑Red-Flags on First Date
🛑A.I.D Anti-Bullying Tactics
🛑Messages From Intuition
🛑When it's OK not to be Nice
04/05/2026
4 Week Female Self Protection Course
The Hard Target Academy provide unique Self-Protection training services.
Combining Psychotherapy, Criminal Psychology and Behavioural Science, supported and supplemented by modules and modalities including-
*Threat Analysis
*Early Recognition of Covert Predatory Behaviour Patterns
*Understanding messages from body-language
*Assertiveness Training
*Conflict Management
*Conflict Resolution
*Self-Defence Skills and Tactics
*Psychotherapy and Counselling for survivors of abuse/assault, coercive control and bullying
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time : 7.30-9pm
Venue: K45CK00
29/04/2026
After many months and years, our Kidz Kombat grading took place on Saturday.
Everyone gave 100%. Tonight was presentation of belts and certificates.
On behalf of myself, Debbie, AJ and all the coaches, I would like to thank the HT students and parents for your commitment, tenacity and comradery.
We are so proud of you all 🙏
23/04/2026
Setting up to deliver another bespoke Self-Protection Course for Outcomers Drogheda.
The Mill Enterprise Centre is a beautiful venue and a great resource for the local community.
21/04/2026
Great to be back teaching our Street Smarts Self Protection Programme at Blackrock ETSS.
A very inspiring day.
13/04/2026