Join KB Self Defence
KB Self Defence provides practical self-defence training in London, helping you build awareness and confidence.
Would you know how to respond in a threatening situation?
Living in cities and towns across the UK means we all encounter situations where awareness and confidence can make a difference. With constant news and information around us, it’s natural for people to become more conscious of personal safety.
This is why learning self-defence can be valuable. It helps build a clearer understanding of how to respond in challenging situations.
We are always clear that self-defence and martial arts training do not make anyone entirely safe. Students are never given a false sense of security, in the dojo or in corporate classes. We would never suggest otherwise. But knowledge matters, and learning aspects of a martial art can make a real difference in how someone responds under pressure.
Would you like the skills and confidence to give yourself a fighting chance?
Self-defence has never been more important than it is in current times. We teach self-defence skills to adults of all ages and backgrounds.
At our school, we place strong emphasis on muscle memory training designed to prepare everyday people for real-world situations.
In a crisis, the body is affected by stress responses – adrenaline rises, fine motor skills diminish and reactions become instinctive rather than deliberate.
That’s why we train effective movements repeatedly in a controlled environment. With time and experience, we develop into more rigorous training. This allows techniques to become automatic, so they can still be accessed under pressure when it matters most.
We understand that not everyone comes to training from the same place. Some of our members have experienced real-life attacks or high-stress situations. For that reason, all training starts at a manageable pace and progresses gradually. Students build confidence step by step, never being forced into intensity before they are ready. This approach:
- Builds reliable muscle memory that has an increased chance of holding up under stress.
- Reduces fear and overwhelm, especially for beginners or those with past experiences of threatening situations.
- Improves reaction time without risking injury.
- Allows consistent practice with clarity and control.
- Develops confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
- Bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.
Perhaps, like many other people, you searched for ‘self defence classes for adults near me,’ or ‘women’s self defence classes near me.’ (Everybody welcome by the way). Our goal is to equip people with practical, usable skills, trained in a way that respects both the body and the mind.
But I am not a violent person.
Physical combat may not come naturally to a lot of people, but self-defence is more about a state of mind than body strength. You don’t have to be an aggressive person, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings, think ahead and avoid hazardous situations.
The Chief Instructor at KB Fitness, Kelly Bunyan, has always said:
"It is better to know something rather than nothing. It's about being sensible and doing all we can to be safe."
We are delighted that you have found us and hope that you have enough information on this page to answer your questions about our self defence classes. If not, feel free to give us a call on:
07881 957977 | 020 7681 0114 or email info@kbfitness.co.uk; we will be happy to help.
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Introduction to self defence and our team
Simply put, our self defence classes in the UK are designed to help you build the confidence to feel more capable of protecting yourself.
Are you interested in challenging self-defeating beliefs and discovering what you may be capable of?
Our instructors are highly experienced in martial arts. Each class follows a structured training approach developed by KB Fitness Chief Instructor Kelly Bunyan, who has trained in multiple street fighting systems, much of it in full-contact settings, and draws on over 40 years of martial arts experience.
Some people find us because they search for, ‘private self defence classes near me,’ or, ‘1 to 1 self defence lessons near me.’ Our team do not have the availability to teach one person at a time, our classes are too popular. That said, we believe it’s better to attend group classes. For one, they’re a fraction of the cost of 1 on 1 martial arts training but also, the group environment provides multiple attackers of varying sizes, heights and strength.
Our self defence classes in London aim to give you practical knowledge and awareness so you can feel more prepared in difficult situations. Our goal is to help you feel more confident and less fearful in everyday life.
What is covered in the self defence classes?
- Empowering strategies to feel safer.
- Personal protection and avoidance techniques.
- Use of force and your rights under the law.
- Law regarding offensive weapons and pre-emptive strikes.
- Street awareness and mental attitude.
- How to stand, block & strike.
- Grip & strangle releases.
- Joint manipulation and pressure points.
- Using body weight to your advantage.
- Ground, up against a wall and weapon defence.
Self Defence Benefits
You will benefit tremendously. Be Keen, Be Bold: Be KB. The martial arts are a vehicle for physical, personal, social and emotional development.
Spiritual Advantages
- Feel more empowered.
- Feel safer than you do now.
- Feel lighter, brighter and happier.
- Become less of a target for bullies.
- Stress-relief.
- Improved self-confidence & self-esteem.
- Experience a more positive outlook.
- Heightened awareness.
- Be part of our friendly, welcoming community.
Physical Advantages
- Your knowledge of martial arts and increased attention to your surroundings will encourage you to walk taller, with confidence, potentially making you less likely to be targeted.
- An improved chance of being able to fight back with reasonable force, should this last resort be necessary (we always advise our members to run away if possible).
- Through knowledge of joint manipulation and pressure points, you will have more of a chance to get out of holds or strangles.
When & Where
We understand circumstances vary, we would love to see you in the London Self Defence Class in Euston face to face, but we have a number of alternative options available and they don’t stop you learning the skills you need.
London Class: THURSDAY 7-8PM
Our London classes take place in a studio close to the following tube stations: Euston and King’s Cross
Livestream: THURSDAY 7-8PM
Unable to attend or prefer to learn from home but want to feel part of the live classes? You can also join us on the livestream service via Zoom.
Online 24/7
Catch up or rewind a class and watch back a section again and again, until you feel more confident with the concept, the ultimate flexibility.
You can get started at any time. There is no ‘first week’ as such; every week we teach new content to all in attendance, however long they have been training. We revise the past two classes every third week, too. Repetition is a must to train muscle memory.
All our Self Defence classes students are supported by 1-2-1 guidance via email and live feedback when participating by Zoom or in person Our focus on inclusivity means that our classes are mixed gender. If you would prefer to only partner with a certain gender, we can accommodate you.
How much does it cost?
You’ll surely agree that your life is priceless. Learning about awareness and how to respond more effectively under pressure is invaluable. If you want to boost your confidence, we are ready to share our knowledge with you.
TRIAL CLASS
We do not offer free self defence classes London. However, to see if our approach is for you, you can try a one-off class for £14.95 (inc VAT). You could then join us if you find the session has been of value.
Perhaps you searched: ‘self defence classes near me,’ knowing full well that you wanted to sign up for an ongoing membership, to truly give yourself the best fighting chance. In that case, we have 2 membership options for you:
KB PLUS: A flexible, lower-cost option with one class per week. + 1 per month. Choose either KB Kickboxing or KB Self Defence.
FEES: £58.75 PER MONTH + Annual Membership/Licence Fee: £59.95
KB UNLIMITED: If you’re ready to go all in, attend all classes: KB Kickboxing, KB Self Defence and KB Kung Fu (where grading applies), plus 24/7 online access.
FEES: £98.75 PER MONTH + Annual Membership/Licence Fee: £59.95
SPECIAL OFFER: Join today and we’ll pay the £59.95 for you!
Membership is worth much more than the prices above as you can’t really put a price on feeling valued, supported and encouraged, while learning practical self-defence skills that can make a real difference to your personal safety.
Both KB memberships give you access to in-person KB Self Defence classes in Euston, livestream sessions, and online catch-up classes. Here’s a summary of what each membership entitles you to:
KB PLUS MEMBERSHIP
- 1 Weekly KB Self Defence or KB Kickboxing class.
- PLUS 1 bonus class per month.
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
- Online or in person.
- Access to KB Weights & Abs Workouts Online.
- 1-2-1 Guidance from Chief Instructor via email.
KB UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
- UNLIMITED KB Kickboxing Classes in Euston and Online 24/7.
- UNLIMITED KB Kung Fu Classes Online 24/7.
- ADDITIONAL KB Self Defence Tips Online 24/7.
- ACCESS to KB Weights & Abs Workouts Online 24/7.
- UNLIMITED 1-2-1 Guidance from Chief Instructor.
- UNLIMITED Live Feedback when participating via Zoom.
Ready to be transformed into a stronger version of your current self? We’d love for you to learn what you are truly capable of.
If you still have questions, then give us a call on 07881 957977 | 020 7681 0114 or email info@kbfitness.co.uk, we will be happy to help.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY...
“I get so much out of my training – thanks to you and Dee for putting the time and effort in to make the videos! I learned more from the online videos than from the live classes, not because of anything to do with teaching methods in class (all the KB instructors are awesome teachers), but because anxiety is not the optimum mental state for learning. So being at home and relaxed in my own environment I could absorb more than in the live classes that can often be stressful for me. I’d highly recommend the online self defence course to anyone who might be feeling nervous about taking live classes but wants to learn self-defence, so they can practise at home in a familiar environment and pause the videos if they need to, or start feeling stressed or triggered.”
KB Self Defence does not intend to lull you into a false sense of security. Kelly, KB Chief Instructor clarifies:
“Learning self-defence does not guarantee your safety. Nobody is definitely able to defend themselves, even we do not know that we are always safe. However, we believe it is better to know something rather than nothing, to increase your chance of being able to defend yourselves. Don’t delay, sign up.”
Physical intervention is a last resort to be used when you have no other option but to defend yourself. Practising the moves regularly over time is essential to try to ensure they become second nature and will render them far more effective in any real situation. So, once you finish your class, keep on performing these techniques on your own as part of your regular, ongoing exercise regime.