Self-Defence Training Testimonials

A big thank you, Chae, for coming down to Nelson at your own expense to run a very successful women’s self-defence workshop. Your positive attitude and passion for what you do showed through right from the start. It was a full on practical course with real life scenarios showing us how to defend, how to block and the most vulnerable parts of the body. We learnt so much and were able to practice the moves in a safe and supportive environment. Most of all it was an empowering experience – giving us the confidence to look after ourselves in tough situations. And we have the combat tattoos to prove it. Thanks once again for a really worthwhile weekend workshop.

Mary Somerville

Awesome , would love to do the two day next, when you back this way (Rotorua).

Nettie Black

This workshop is like a beauty treatment for your soul. I left each day feeling good about what I had achieved and proudly showed off my combat tattoos to my family. All you need to do is turn up. A can do attitude will help. And believe me with Charlie as your instructor you can do it. I can't wait until oct. To do it again and hopefully I will bring along a few extra ladies with me. Thank you Charlie it was a real fantastic weekend, loads of fun.

Rosslesa Martin

Valuable and very worth it. Absolutely no joke about the bruises and the hard work, because you can't avoid them at this workshop - but I would definitely do it again. There isn't a reason not to, if you can attend the free workshop. Feeling much more empowered and safe and though I hope to never use the techniques I learned, I'm glad I know them.

Aura Caskey

Completed a 2 day workshop over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it! A great atmosphere with like-minded people all wanting to learn. Thank you so much Charlie for all the work you do! Myself and extra friends will be back in October!

Cheryl Kay

U are doing an amazing work !! Lots of thanks for thinking about women safety, not many people are able to give back to society as you are doing

Pallavi Vasisht

It is amazing that something like this exists for free! We learned so much. All girls should learn how to defend themselves like this! I really wish I would have gone last year. I will definitely come back for a refreshing course!

Samira Salome

Charlie came and took a Saturday class at Waiuku. I was looking for something down to earth for my young daughters - unfortunately my teen got a part time job two weeks before and couldn't make it. The class was hard, honest and ruthless just like a rapist or attacker is going to be with you or your family. Yes the ladies that attended were bruised and exhausted afterwards but when I ran into one of them (a local nurse) she said she does remember the key things Chae taught us, knee, eyes, movement to get out of the hold and run. I for one will be supporting and sponsoring another class this year. My philosophy is if it hurts for a few days it's better than the pain of attack for a lifetime on me or worse my daughters. Thank you Chae I feel confident in giving it my best in the moves you taught us up against even big guys to get out of the situation and save ourselves. See you later this year. thanks so much for the honesty and realism.

Claire Reece

I recently completed the SAFE self defence workshop held at Te Puru Sports Hall and have only good things to say. I will be recommending this workshop to friends and family. Having not been to any self defence classes before I was unsure what to expect, but the workshop far exceeded any expectations I had. I now feel confident that I could defend myself in a wide range of scenarios. Charlie is a fantastic instructor and ensures that everyone can learn in a safe yet realistic environment. To anyone considering going to one of his workshops - do it, take an open mind and be ready to learn, you won't regret it!

Luka Karalus

Hi Charlie, I wanted to say a big thank you for this fantastic course! It really, really challenged me both mentally and physically, but it was absolutely outstanding! I feel I now have some of the skills and knowledge to defend myself, and have a lot more confidence. This was such a fantastic life skill to learn, and I am really glad I came along. Thank you so much!

Jenny Hodgson

As I came the first day I didn't expect such a physical workout! I have never sweat so much in my life. It was also quite a mental effort to overcome all the barriers we have. But it was definitely worth it! Charlie is a great trainer, very attentive and careful, I really felt that he likes what he does, and he cares, he explained everything in detail and demonstrated in a secured way. Funny but demanding. By the end of the course my whole body ached but I knew how to get myself out of situations that seemed impossible before! It is really reassuring, makes you more confident. I would recommend this course to EVERYONE!

Emilia Zdziech

Every woman needs to do this so go book in now! Thanks so much Charlie for providing the 2 day workshop over the weekend in Albany for free. So pleased we did it. Excellent techniques taught, wished I had done it sooner!

Erin Walter