Warrior Project: FREE Self-Defence Workshop for Women & Girls – Andover
Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe in our hands-on Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop fully funded by National Lottery
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Location
Picket Twenty Community Centre
Picket Twenty Way Andover SP11 6TY United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 1 hour, 30 minutes
- In person
About this event
Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop – Ladies & Girls Only
💥 Ready to feel safer, stronger, and more confident? Join us at Picket Twenty Community Centre, Andover for a hands-on, empowering workshop that will equip you with practical self-defence skills you can use in everyday life.
This is Workshop 1 of 2 in our series, delivered as part of the Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Warrior Collective CIC. Over the next two years, we’ll be running 60 FREE workshops across Hampshire to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness.
🔴 Workshop 1: Personal Safety & Foundations of Self-DefenceWho it’s for: Women and girls aged 12+Length: 90 minutes Focus: Confidence, awareness, and essential escape techniques
What you’ll learn:
- How to trust your intuition and set clear boundaries
- Understanding personal space and assertive communication
- Defensive stance and simple standing movement techniques
- Escaping common grabs (wrist, arm, clothing)
- De-escalation strategies to prevent conflict
- Real-life scenario discussions
- Empowerment through practice – not panic
Extra bonus: Stay for the optional Q&A after the workshop to get personalised advice from our friendly, experienced female instructor.
💡 You’ll leave feeling more confident, aware, and ready to take control of your personal safety – in a supportive, judgement-free environment where everyone is cheering each other on.
💰 Cost: FREE – thanks to National Lottery funding⚠️ Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!
Please note: This event is for ladies and girls aged 12+ only.
Frequently asked questions
This workshop is open to women and girls aged 12+. All abilities and experience levels are welcome — you don’t need any prior training.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in (e.g. leggings/joggers and a t-shirt). Trainers are recommended.
No, the methodology we teach does not promote striking, the reason for this is explained in the workshop.
Absolutely nothing! This workshop is free to attend thanks to National Lottery funding through the Warrior Project.
No – our sessions are beginner-friendly and adaptable for all abilities. We focus on practical techniques that anyone can use, regardless of fitness level.
Yes – there will be light, controlled physical contact for practising techniques. You’ll always have the choice to opt out of anything you’re not comfortable with.
Absolutely! Many participants attend solo, and our sessions are friendly, supportive, and inclusive.
Yes! This is Workshop 1 of 2 in our Southampton series. Keep an eye on your email for details of Workshop 2, or join our mailing list to hear about upcoming sessions across Hampshire.
The sessions are delivered by Warrior Collective CIC, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering communities through physical activity, wellbeing, and self-defence training.
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