Workshops and programs for schools
School Self Defence is a provider to Schools and Colleges in New South Wales and a part of the Sydney Self Defence Group. Our Trained Team can come to you or you can book for any of our Venues. Marrickville Head Quarters , Sydney Olympic Park, Gartlan Centre Riverview.
We provide Workshops to both Secondary and Primary Schools Curriculums. However our concentration is essentally ‘at Risk’ teens.
Our expertise is Self Defence and Personal Safety, our mission is the Safety of Children. Our paradigm shift is that we abhor violence, our programs are not about violence, they are not about hurting people, they are about stopping people from hurting us.
Our Workshops teach Empowerment, Effective Decision Making, Predator /Prey Relationships, Relationship Dangers, Conflict Resolution, Exit Strategies, Body Language, Internet Dangers and Physical Self Defence This list is ongoing and it matches the excellent PDHPE Syllabus in many key areas, for example:
- Stage 4 Physical Activity, Bullying and Harrassment, Lifelong Physical Activity
- Stage 5 PASS, Risky Business, Movement, Skill and Performance
- Stage 6 Relationship Dangers, Health.
To find out more about the EDGY Programs for Schools, click here.
We have many schools using our services, up to 60 per year with up to 5,000 teens attending our programs.
This is what Andrew Moody from Cerdon College thinks...
The Self Defence course run by Chris has been an extremely important part of our Pastoral Care policy. He is a most enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive instructor who holds the attention of all our students over the two hour period. His message is clear and vital to the self awareness of our senior students.
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School Self Defence can satisfy PDHPE needs, Cross Roads, Life in the Balance, Pastoral Care, Sports, Leadership Camps and Links to Learning.
Our wealth of experience at teaching Community Level Programs assists in our depth of knowledge and passion for helping teens make great decisions. We are involved with Youth at Risk, Youth off the Streets, YO YO, Survivors of Domestic Violence as well as Help Back programs.
Contact us with your needs, we will be happy to dovetail and balance our program to suit your requirements.
For some additional information, click the below links.

The Self Defence course run by Chris has been an extremely important part of our Pastoral Care policy. He is a most enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive instructor who holds the attention of all our students over the two hour period. His message is clear and vital to the self awareness of our senior students.
