Hard Target Self Defence Academy

Hi Guys,

Sadly my dad passed away peacefully last night at 9.30pm
O***a will continue to run the academy during my absence.
My greatest role model -and the most caring kind gentleman.
I could not have wished for a better Dad.

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✴️KIDZ & TEENZ KOMBAT SUMMER CAMP JULY 2026

Dates: Monday to Friday, July 13th to 17th

Time: 10am to 1pm

Suitable for ages 10 yrs to 13 yrs.

✴️What is Kidz/Teenz Kombat?

Designed and presented by Aidan Carroll BSc Psychotherapist and Founder of Hard Target Self Defence Systems, assisted by Ms O***a Leong B.Ed, school teacher

Kidz/young Teenz Kombat is a unique self-defence programme designed with children & and young teens in mind.

These very popular self defence classes are conducted in a safe, supportive and fun environment by our highly experienced instructors.

All classes are taught in an age appropriate manner, using language and enjoyable drills & exercises suitable for their age, which means each child can learn to defend themselves from the risks of modern society.

What your child will learn:

Theory Modules
* How to deal with bullying (verbal & physical).

* Protecting their personal space using ‘the fence’ technique.

* How to develop a self protection game-plan.

* AID Program – Ask, Inform, Defend.

* How to resist peer pressure & make positive choices.

Practical Modules

* How to physically defend against bullies: release techniques from wrist grabs/shirt grab/headlocks etc.

* How to defend from the ground or prone position.

* How to defend against larger and multiple attackers.

Cost is €90.00.
Sibling discounts available.

Drop us an email [email protected]

🟢 Places filling fast

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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

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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