Self-Defence Training Testimonials

Fantastic course. Highly professional. For those of you who have been brought up to 'Suck it up and Not to make a scene', this will turn your thinking upside down. A bit of pain for a huge gain. Never too old, if you are female, give it a go.

Sme Fish

Hi there, my name is Deanne Hornigold and I participated in the Self Defence Workshop run by Charlie this past weekend at Massey University. I was thoroughly impressed by the course and I was wondering if we could organised for him to come in, to do a similar workshop at our school.

Deanne H

HI Chae, Thank you so much for your class yesterday and expertise. The women all had a wonderful time. They have told me that they enjoyed learning the techniques as it was all new to them. They learnt some important skills. The session has been very valuable for them. We would like to ask to book you in again next term.

Christina Teikamata, Women's Refuge Co-Ordinator, Te Whare Marama O Mangere

Hi Chae, Just wanted to say thank you very much for running the self-defence workshops this weekend! It sounds like they were very successful. I’ve had a couple comments on our Facebook page today saying what a good workshop it was and that you’re a great instructor. I’m very keen to run the next workshop in May.

Kristina Montgomerie, Campus Life Co-Ordinator, Massey University

Definitely a few bruises and sore arms etc but oh so worth it. Highly recommended to all ladies out there. Thanks Charlie for the awesome 2 days!!

Violet Pirie

Once again Charlie, we really appreciate the time and effort you put into coming out to Rotorua and delivering such an important topic and I'm sure we can assure you – you will be back in next year. Thanks Heaps Chae

Huhana Pene, Whanau Support, Mokoia Community Association

I attended the self-defense workshop in Gisborne. Such a great initiative with superb training from Charlie. Yes, sore arms but lots of techniques and very useful tricks. MUST DO for all the teenagers out there

Rulette Gira

Loved this class – it's the best, most practical self-defence course I've ever done. Plan to do more in the future. Recommended for every female out there trust me, you never know when these skills will come in handy. Be prepared for some ruff & tough, but hey, any attacker isn't exactly going to be gentle aye!

Steph Cowsill

Thanks Chae! You have been absolutely amazing to deal with we can't wait to unleash our inner warriors (in a safe, fun environment!) under supervised instruction

Katie Swift

Thanks to Charlie for the 2 amazing days at the course I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO ALL - well worth doing! Rochelle Saunders this is so worth doing - I did the Taupo 2 day course and it is great Hard work, a few bruises, sore arms.........but will teach you to look after yourself.

Kerrie Whistler

Hi Charlie, Thanks for the Women's self defence event you put on in Taupo this weekend, My girlfriend Kirsty attended and she got a huge amount out of it. I feel a lot happier knowing she has some skills to take care of herself.

Jay Simpson

Hello, This is Emily. I went to the workshop today and this was the first time I learnt some techniques to defend myself. I did enjoy it and after coming back home even asked my husband to practice with me. Thank you for the workshop and I have shared the experience with my friends and co-workers. Hope next time if there is any workshop in Taupo again, I will bring my friends to join it. Thank you very much.

Emily