Self-Defence Training Testimonials

Signed up for the Tauranga workshop, and I have to say one of the best and informative women's self defence workshops I have ever been to. Having trained in Japanese Karate for over a decade, I was utterly impressed on how simple and effective CQC can be. The instructors certainly knew their stuff and every time I had a scenario for Charlie he would give me 2 or 3 different solutions. These workshops are not funded by anyone nor is there a governing body, it's out of the sheer passion and honest want to keep women safe that these workshops exist. Thanks you again Charlie and Nina – Osu

Janice Onslow

So lucky to have Chae from Safe Self Defence travel all the way down to Waikato to offer a workshop for all our female students. Amazing feedback from the students as well as staff about how valuable it truly was. Students were taught some awesome techniques and Chae delivered the workshop with realistic scenarios - really preparing the students for what they might actually face. Would totally recommend this organisation!

Renske Van Geffen (NZMA)

Charlie and Nina delivered an intense fully hands on workshop in a safe space which has given us many strategies to get out of unwanted situations in a straight up but sensitive way. Thank you for your patience and sharing your knowledge.

Lara Fairweather

Attended the Womens Street Smart Workshop in Tauranga. Physically demanding but left with not only some valuable skills but a few souvenir bruises! Liked the intensity and such great support/guidance from the instructors. A huge big thanks!

Becky Klien

I work for an Organisation that supports People with an Intelectual disabilities and Chae was amazing. He was able to teach them at their pace, he was relatable and fun and the Ladies who participated had a wonderful time learning skills that could one day help them out in a real life situation. Thank you very much and hopefully we can arrange another course.

Brooke Alexandra Priestly

Thank you for bringing this to the West. I learnt heaps and feel more confident from having participated.

Ingrid Papau

I was very apprehensive about doing this workshop after reading the reviews...not that they were bad they are all 5 star rated, I just didn't think I had it in me to do it. After day one I was absolutely knackered but I felt as though I had acheived a lot and got past the mental barrier that I had built up. Day two was a step up in training and a hell of a lot more realistic and I could see that everything we had learnt over the two days built up to the all important rape defence module. All I can say is Thank You to Charlie and his instructors for providing an eye opening experience that showed the reality that some women have to live on a daily basis. This workshop should be government funded and promoted and then that way Charlie can provide even more free workshops throughout New Zealand.

Tania Mitchell

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.

Dana Slater

I heard about the SAFE course being held in Helensville through Facebook. What I loved most about the course were the skills learnt to give me empowerment over my choices. It is important to me that who I have sex with is my choice and where I can go socialising without being compromised will also be my choice. Definitely upskilled and would consider training more. The worst part was the physicality, however having now having been in that situation I would be better prepared for the reality of a life and death situation where I was being attacked. Better still having the preemptive skills to escape being pinned down before violence escalated. Just the right tone. Thanks Charlie, Nina and Ash.

Cheryl Kay

This self defence class is so valuable! We covered many different scenarios in two days with enough time to repeat and practice with changing partners. And the best thing is, you don't have to be strong, it rather comes down to the right technique. Charlie, Ash and Nina were so helpful and created a safe and fun environment. The course is physically and mentally exhausting, but so so worth it! Can only recommend it to anyone.

Svenja Wagenfuher

Awesome class with very practical lessons! Fast paced but easy to follow, I was very impressed with the amount of content we were taught over the two day course. Will definitely be looking into attending a weekly class if you make it to the North Shore!

Marijke Geerkins

The lesson was really good today. I learnt how to defend myself against a number of attacks and build my confidence to be able to safely use my new found skills in real life situations.

Emma Watts