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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 95 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional teaching skills, making sessions engaging, informative, and fun. Many people highlight the clear explanations and practical techniques provided, which are accessible to all skill levels and foster a sense of confidence. Reviewers frequently mention feeling more confident and appreciative of the guidance received, noting the perfect balance of information and hands-on practice. A staff member also received positive feedback for their informative and insightful teaching, making the learning process easy and useful.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great session on self-defence! We covered really practical stuff, like staying safe while walking home late at night and the reality of using legal self-defence spray. It wasn't just theor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Samuel was fantastic! London Self Defence Academy ran a self defence class at my work recently and it was great. I wanted my daughters (12 & 15) to also learn self defence skills and techniques, so se... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam was amazing - the class started with some really helpful theory preparing us for tools we could use in self defence (and what tools not to use!) & how to stay calm in a situation when under atta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam was very good explaining all the techniques, what was legal and knew his stuff. Would recommend this Academy for beginners courses or more in depth teaching. Thank you Sam for coming along this af... See more

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  1. Self-Defense School

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London self defence academy provide tuition for Corporate Companies, Schools and Private Individuals. Contact us for more information.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Self defence session

Thank you Samuel for this session! It was very helpful and a useful reminder of simple things that make a big difference when it comes to personal safety! Highly recommend!

November 13, 2025
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Thank you very much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic sesison

Sam was superb at conducting this session in a corporate setting. Very relevant topic!

Would highly recommend especially for younger women.

November 13, 2025
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Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam from London Self Defence Academy…

Sam from London Self Defence Academy has delivered a fantastic training in self defence. Training was informative, provided very grounded and reasonable suggestions, brought a structure to my strategy of reaction in potentially hostile situations. Practical aspect was down to earth and working for different abilities. I would highly recommend this training!

November 11, 2025
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Many thanks for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed the class.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Samuel was fantastic

Samuel was fantastic! London Self Defence Academy ran a self defence class at my work recently and it was great. I wanted my daughters (12 & 15) to also learn self defence skills and techniques, so set up another session for them. Samuel started by talking to the girls about the practical steps you can take if you feel unsafe. This was so useful and really got them thinking about strategies for avoiding dangerous situations. He then taught us some effective, practical techniques for escaping various grasps / grips etc The session really was superb, honestly couldn’t fault it. Samuel’s clearly very experienced and made us laugh too!

October 25, 2025
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Many thanks Alice, we are very glad you enjoyed the class and found it practical 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Self defence class

Very interactive and friendly we learnt a lot had a great time in theory and practical teaching we had a laugh and look forward to if we go again.

September 29, 2025
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Many thanks, we are very happy that you enjoyed the class

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very useful

Very useful, fun and friendly environment.

September 29, 2025
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Thank you very much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic self-defence classes!

We have worked with The London Self-Defence Academy for over a year now and continue to be impressed by the high standard of their self-defence workshops. The trainer, Sam, is incredibly welcoming, engaging and informative and makes the art of self-defence very inclusive and accessible. We are excited to continue working with them in the future.

September 16, 2025
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Dear Lily, thank you for your kind words, we are very happy that you are enjoying our classes and service. We look forward to future classes and collaboration.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam was an incredible instructor…

Sam was an incredible instructor providing us an introduction to self defence. He was both very informative with the theory behind self defence, but also very clear with the techniques and what is best to do in certain situations. He brought enjoyment and humour to the class which made the whole experience enjoyable and memorable.

September 4, 2025
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Many thanks for your kind words

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Self defence

Really great instruction and very applicable techniques. This was a great class

September 4, 2025
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Thank you very much, very glad that you enjoyed the class

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam was awesome

Sam was awesome! Had a great time and learnt a lot.

September 4, 2025
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Thank you, very glad to hear

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Work self defence class

Sam came in to our office and gave a really helpful and engaging session! It was informative but also fun. Highly recommend for anyone looking to book a session.

August 20, 2025
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Thank you very much, we are very happy you enjoyed the class

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great session

Great session. Very informative and engaging!! Would recommend to anyone interested in self defence!!

August 20, 2025
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Thank you very much, we are glad that you enjoyed the class

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