Strike Back Self Defence Newry X The Verve Healthy Living Network

Join our free 4‑week self‑defence course, delivered in partnership with The Verve Healthy Living Network, and learn vital defence skills.

For women aged 16+, this free 4‑week self‑defence course, delivered in partnership with The Verve Healthy Living Network, will equip you with practical skills you can carry through life.

Empower yourself with real‑world techniques, confidence and resilience in just three weeks.

Each week includes 1.5 hour session, making a total of four structured classes designed exclusively for women. You’ll be guided step by step through the fundamentals of self‑defence, building strength, awareness and self‑assurance in a supportive environment.

What you’ll learn

• Introduction to the law of self‑defence & personal safety
• Avoidance strategies & protecting your personal space
• Tools of self‑defence: hands, voice & body language
• Verbal de‑escalation techniques
• Simple strikes, kicks, blocks & knee strikes
• Defences against wrist grabs, clothing grabs & hair pulls
• Strike options for different situations
• Releases from chokes, slams & grabs from behind
• Breaking falls & floor‑based recovery
• Realistic scenario practice to build confidence & resilience

Each session blends practical drills, fitness elements and confidence‑building exercises, ensuring you leave not only stronger but more empowered.

No experience is required, just wear comfortable clothing and bring a willingness to learn.

Our focus: Empowerment, safety and confidence.

Age: Women only, 16+

📍 Caring Coins Community Cafe, Newry
(10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX)